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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1894
Page
1
Blount explains he traveled to Honolulu without prejudice or cost. The statement frames his trip as initiation into a broader discussion, asserting openness and lack of bias in his journey and conclusions.
Senator Blount defends his Hawaii mission saying annexation disputed by opposition, notes US troops and flag influenced local opinion, and argues the annexation failure left provisional government with no lasting future. He describes March 31 to April 1 actions removing flag and troops as proper under his mandate.
Washington January 11 The dispatches to the secretary of state from Minister Willis arrived by the Corwin. The budget enclosed is bulky with estimates between ten and twenty thousand words. Hawaiian matters were not sent to Congress today. A cabinet meeting considered the correspondence and officials say it will be sent to Congress as soon as copied. Cleveland aims to frame the message to favor his position.
Reports indicate further dispatches to Mr Willis are being prepared at the alate department for shipment by the Marioows scheduled for today but likely postponed until tomorrow to catch the British mail to Australia.
A Hawaiian legation dispatch from Vancouver via the Warrimoo reports the City of Peking returning to this country with Mr. Thurston aboard and Hastings informed that Honolulu is in quick status. The City of Peking is expected to arrive at San Francisco hourly with Hawaii news.
On January 11, Tracey reacted to being called an administration cuckoo by Bou telle and others. He warned he would slap the face of the next person to repeat the epithet, triggering whispered jokes as the incident drew attention tomorrow.
Jan. 11 Senate debate centers on Blount appointment to Hawaii without senate consent and on the provisional Hawaiian government. Davies denounces the flag showing in Honolulu and the president's Hawaii policy. Turpie calls Hawaii a de facto government and labels Stevens a spy and outlaw. House tariff speeches follow from Breckenridge Richards Dingley Springer Dolliver and Browning.
In Palisa Missouri on January 11 W H Moseley of Adams Express reports a telegram from the robbers indicating a haul of 17. Sheriff Carson deploys deputies to track the thieves as a strong clue is secured and authorities expect arrests within twenty four hours.
Malignant diphtheria afflicts Andrew Abbert's Water Gap household with five deaths including a 23 year old and a 6 year old, while a 12 year old daughter and a 9 year old child also die or fall ill. Public prayer in the Methodist church and scarce medical aid mark the crisis as authorities seek care for the afflicted family.
Five stowaways found hidden on the American Line steamship New York after departure from the United States told local magistrates in Sovruauprox they preferred returning to England to starving in America. They drew pity from the magistrate with their tale of hardship and hunger.
Backstop Charles Bennett of the Bea tons Lones Both Lega Ottawa Kan Jan 11 Both legs of Charles Bennett the noted baseball catcher who was mangled by a Santa Fe train at Vellaville last evening were amputated early this morning one near the ankle and the other above the knee He is perfectly conscious and may recover Jon Clarkson the famous pitcher who has to have gone on an extended bunt with Bennett today is with him.
Thomas H. Carter resigned as chairman of the National Republican Committee and Joseph H. Manley of Maine was elected to fill the vacancy. Carter remains chairman of the national committee.
A daughter aided by her mother reports Noe turned on the child with a cub and chased her for a half mile while striking and throwing her to ground. The wife, nursing her thirteenth child, was struck on the head and nose seized, eyes poked. Once a prominent citizen, liquor driven decline noted.
An anti administration faction in Pennsylvania met in this city to support Senator Arthur D. Markley of Montgomery County for congressman at large and to lodge a formal protest against the current Democratic leadership. The protest, signed by George McGowan William McAleer William S. Stenger and Michael J. Ryan, cites party rule reform as essential and accuses the boss and ring system of wrecking the party. The group endorsed Grover Cleveland and the National Democracy and pledged to oppose the present leadership while backing Markley as a rebuke to the boss regime.
New Castle Pa January 11 Professor KR C Hartehorn principal of New Castle High School was arrested on a serious murder charge. George McKee found Alda Robinson in a chloroform scented room, Alda and her sister allege Hartshorn attacked them with a soaked handkerchief. Alda is in critical condition. Hartshorn was jailed and silent except to deny the accusation.
In Louisville yesterday Etta Sumvle committed death by her own action taking poison. Two months earlier she and her 1 year old son were found unconscious from narcotics. The boy died and the coroner ruled the drug accidental for quinine. Mrs Sample, a divorced husband, charged her with trying to poison him.
Judge Gabriel Tothill awarded $15,500 against Long Island Railroad in Gallien court today. The verdict involved Miple Laetows of New York, injured in the Parkville wreck last June while returning from the Sheepshead Bay races.
A circulating report from administration circles claims Chief Justice Fuller plans to retire from the Supreme Court with Secretary Carlisle possibly succeeding him. No confirmation or details are available at this time.
A jumble reports crimes and events from various locations. Incidents include a bank suspension in Port Washington, a highway robbery near Bowie Arizona, a horse burned in Dickinson New York, and a cashier's death in Newark Ohio. Also noted are proposed bills, editorial changes, a painting theft, a shipboard acid accident, and a staged marriage rumor in Chicago.
The American steam yacht Valliant has arrived at Cateurra Dan. The Vanderbilt Fey will travel overland as guests of the Viceroy.
New York dated January 11 reports Andrew Fuas a White Plains saloon keeper was found dead beside his bar. He clutched a chandelier he had pulled down and was suffocated by escaping gas from the broken fixture.
A collage of brief death notices lists individuals such as Eugene O Neill a lawyer from Lonque Hanna Pennsylvania Frank Bolda secretary of Harvard University Benedict Randhurtinger 92 Major Dorie Waushabaugh 91 at Everett Bedford County PA Rev Father Corrigan pastor of St J in Hoboken NJ Edward Mond of Dodd Mond Co New York Allpaneer o Maryland Rear Admiral Donald McN Fairfax US Navy retired 70 Rev Samo Carter formerly a slave and river boat cook at Des Moines Iowa 102 Corspe Fooer 70 of Gingaboro ND descendant of original settlers in place In Bethlehem Salmon KE Lawrence a lieutenant in Scene D Michigan Light Infantry during the war Mrs Amy Anderson known in Burlington and Monmouth sales at Allentown NY at an advanced age Mrs David G Yuengling heiress of a large New York brewery fortune John Kaiver ordnance sergeant formerly of the Mexican and Civil War era tied to Kentucky raids The list presents a scatter of obituaries across states without a single cohesive narrative.
Fanny Davenport sprained her wrist badly in the third act of Cleopatra Towaday night and could not appear last night, forcing the theatre to close. She is undergoing an electric treatment.
Louia Noo is jailed by the sheriff and deputies in Wisamad Indiana after neighbors threaten violence over alleged inhuman treatment of his wife and near fatal whipping of his daughter. The incident occurred on January 11 in 19th century records.
A page from the border romance column portrays two bold bandits terrorizing residents in a California town. Citizens fear nightly raids as authorities pursue the culprits. The piece blends sensational flair with frontier myth.
Six men held up a Fowler depot and grocery raid led to a gunfight. Constable Ochs shot as Chris Evans style bandits escaped with about $50. Ed Morrell was thought to be among them. The village of about 300 faced a night of terror.
January 11 report from Wasuisaiox notes Republican members of the senate finance committee doubt immediate action on the bond issuance proposal. Some Democratic members oppose the plan, signaling a sharp contest ahead. If reported, the financial debate would reopen questions on coinage of seigniorage, silver, greenbacks, and tariffs.
In a petition Mr. Corey argues salaries for national, state, and county officers are too high for the current economic hardship, urging reduction under Republican leadership.
In Wasmutox on Jan 11 Joseph Donjan known as a crank was jailed for threatening letters sent via milia after Dec 27 arrest. He says only the Senate can hear his case and seeks $50 000 in damages. His lawyer plans to drop insanity plea and challenge jurisdiction and may call President Cleveland Vice President Stevenson Secretary Lamont and several senators to testify that the letters were not Washington dated.
John H. Rice reports a Bethlehem conference with Rollin H. Wilbur aiming to restore wage balance. The plan would pay old engineers 3 25 per day while new hires receive the former rate, with firemen also affected. A bulletin will announce reinstatement at the old rate for the year start, and disqualified workers face removal. The expectation is most old hands return to service soon.
Leading New Hampshire Democrats Byron Chandler and William Corey were named on the Manchester board of trade committee to travel to Washington and protest the Wilson tariff. Chandler, a former Democratic convention member, and Corey are prominent NH figures and Manchester mill leaders.
A blaze in the five foot vein at Lance colliery operated by Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal erupted in Plymouth and burned until 5 PM. Fire officials believe a spark from the adjacent blacksmith shop started the fire. All workers inside the shaft were ordered out except those fighting the blaze.
Dispatches from Lansos Avuns January 11 report no truth to rumors of President Peixov resigning amid Rio Grande do Sal insurgents. Casrein and other figures are mentioned in brief dispatches as sources of speculation with no confirmation.
At a January 11 meeting in Coombs Ohio wool growers denounced the Wilson bill and protested free wool. They criticized the administration for discriminating against agriculture in favor of manufacturing interests.
Yonkers New York January 11 The Alexander Smith and Son carpet mills reopen after six months idle. Two thousand workers resume with optimism that by March 1 the full 5 000 will be at work as production restarts.
Duluth Minnesota January 11 1900 city offers jobs to married men out of work and allocates 13000 dollars for wages two thousand applicants seek employment in Colvrn area and nearby districts authorities report strong demand for labor amid relief plan
J B Corey of Carsy Coal Company circulates a petition to Democratic Congress urging tariff reform by reducing all public officials salaries from the president downward to pre golden era levels. The measure aims to restore wages to earlier Democratic standards.
Schaefer wins two nights in the Central Music Hall tournament defeating George Shatson by a score of UN to YU.
A jumble of names and events describes Hungarian laborers replacing strikers at American Ax and Tool Works in Beavar Falls. Conductor Harry Prince of Sunbury is killed after a freight collision near Laticad ar. A Theatrical company stranded at New Castle. Mrs JF Haviland of Sunbury sues hotel proprietors for 810,000 after her husband died at Hig Kind hotel Bradford last summer.
Baron Rothschild reports a pickpocketing in Toulon while Jatkeon’s polar expedition reaches Kemi Hothnia on the return leg. London letters note failed pole reach and a cryptic link to the Hambrough case with a promised surrender.
The forecast calls for rain across eastern Pennsylvania on Friday with noticeably cooler temperatures. Expect grey skies and periodic showers as the day progresses.
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