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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
London reports from Cape Town say Buller has crossed the Tugela with a brigade and a battery. Warren aims to turn the Boer flank as a pontoon bridge spans Arkhamla Drift and two crossings enable reinforcement. War Office notes a hopeful shift amid stiff Boer resistance and looming battle near Lady Smith.
United States Ambassador White told Associated Press that discussions with Count View Tivuelow touched on the open door in the east and echoed that such a policy would be reciprocated in the Philippines, though no formal request for exchange had been made.
A man described as William Franklin, aged unknown, was arrested here this evening for the murder of Policeman Braines in Connelleville, Pa, last night. The suspect was restrained and handed over to Pennsylvania authorities for action.
Berlin story reports Augusta Victoria hurried back to Dresden after learning the Dowager Duchess of Schleswig Holstein suffered a relapse. The move underscores royal concern as a key European figure retraces to assist family during illness.
Philadelphia voters face a crowded field as the Democratic county convention nominates six magistrates for a February election to fill sixteen terms. The municipal league adds ten candidates, including three incumbents, while Republicans named ten. With voters allowed ten votes, expect intense bargaining and cross endorsements as parties try to control outcomes.
Paris January 18 The chamber of deputies votes confidence in the government by 329 to 79 after interpellations over strikes at St Etienne and Belfort. Millerand insists he acted to explain labor law and denied aiding strikers. Waldeck Rousseau cites prefect orders protecting right to strike and labor liberty.
Three small mine walkouts occur at Baltimore mine Delaware and Hudson 75 miners strike over wages. Nipper boys at Hollenback colliery Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal quit over 41 cent demand. At No 7 breaker Bugquehanna Coal 7 boys protest wage discrimination. A final conference ends strike with a likely return to work tomorrow.
In Chester Pennsylvania Mire Ida Bible and Mrs. Munty Giletard died after falling into hot dye, while William Hell the night watchman was on duty. Nicholas Thomas accompanied the women and was arrested but released after coroner inquiry.
Washington January 18 the senate confirmed nominees including ft W McWade of Pennsylvania for consul at Canton China and postmasters G D Leonard Newberry S G Wilson Bridgeport T H Williams Mt Carmel M Weyand Beaver K W Greene Patton J C White Knoxville L W Snyder Bethlehem J M Brothers Knox and others.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne wraps up the case against Roland J. Molineux in the Katharine J. Adams murder, as two more handwriting experts testify linking the Corniegh and Barnet letters to Molineux. The court bars further expert testimony while witnesses discuss mailing of poisonous remedies and a Barnet package containing capsules and powder.
Wilmington reports Rev. Thomas B. Angell D D rector of St Andrews parish died after pneumonia. Born in London Oct 20 1858 he studied in Canada and served as rector in Ontario before moving to Delaware. A $1000 purse was raised for Mrs Angell. Washington notes Dr Abram H Witmer died of heart failure at the government hospital for the insane after twenty years of service. Pittsburg records the deaths of Mahlon Hwaes Morieu, president of Wilishueg viewing and Hombachter Publishing, aged 50.
Charles H. Cole former Globe National Bank president faced U S Commissioner Fiske on charges of embezzlement and misappropriation involving $900 000. The case was continued to February as defense counsel seeks time to prepare. The $50 000 bond remains in effect.
In Annapolis on January 14 the Maryland house of delegates, dominated by Democrats, refused to endorse William J. Bryan as the recognized leader of Democracy and voted down a resolution to invite him to address the body during his Maryland visit. The measure, proposed by Willis of Talbot county, was referred to the committee on federal relations and the house adjourned until Monday night. Bryan is to speak in Baltimore on January 20 and in Calhivor Saturday night.
Pottsville reports the death of William Calloway a fire boss at Kuskea William Woollery near MidWeport in the Dodson Coal company yard. He was entombed when a coal fall trapped him on December 18. After a month long rescue, his body was recovered with a note to his wife and cryptic figures found nearby.
Chairman Taylor and Representative Littlefield prepare majority and minority reports on the Roberts case. Reports due Saturday. House action likely Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Roberts to be heard in his defense. debate to last two to three days with possible sworn testimony or expulsion.
In Morningstar Illinois today the young Chicago star faced Jake Schaefer in a busy afternoon game. The score progression shows Morningstar and Schaefer trading points as the visitors chase a 2000 career total against 1400 for Morningstar.
Bruce H. Miles defeats Peter Latham in a fast, high level racquet and tennis club exhibition at Tuxedo Park North Carolina with an unclear final score but strong play from both sides.
Fire this morning consumed the post office and store at Plub thia county conducted by A. K R. Kilgore. All contents were burned with losses estimated around $1000. No injuries reported.
The grand jury returned an indictment for embezzlement against Hershey county treasurer in Pennsylvania. District Attorney Brown presented the case this afternoon and the indictment was handed up for the county.
News from Indianapolis reports that about forty thousand miners in Pennsylvania's anthracite districts near Scranton and Shamokin plan to strike. Delegate T D Hayes of the Ninth District says the walkout is unavoidable as miners grow restive toward operators who refuse wage recognition. Miles Dougherty predicts the First District will join, risking a broader coal stoppage unless wage demands are met.
Brigadier General Robbe appointed governor of Albay and Catanduanes and placed in charge of Samar and Leyte. He prepares civil government as his brigade from the Hancock advances through Cavite and Batangas, while MacArthur’s forces pursue remaining insurgents and patrol southern ports.
James H. Bird was found guilty of forgery in Judge Hutchinson's court and sentenced to an indefinite term in the penitentiary. A new trial was requested after a sealed verdict, with arguments set for Saturday. The case holds that a man may form his own name in a financial scheme involving J F Harris & Company of the board of trade.
Representative Corliss of Michigan introduces a measure to build and run a government cable linking the United States with Hawaii Guam the Philippines and other nations. The president would control routing maintenance and operation with postmaster general secretary of war and secretary of the navy. a $500000 appropriation with a cap of $8 million. Landing points to be arranged with Japan and China.
Hazleton Pa Jan 12 The employees of A and Van Wickle and Co coal miners at Coleraine and Milnesville were notified of a 2 percent wage increase bringing pay to 4 percent below the former scale Two thousand men are affected by the new wage schedule.
Washington on January 18 reports pensions for Isaac M. Gandy of Bradford and Alexander B. Snowden, plus Holiday Shure, with increases to ten dollars for Charles L. Hoyt of Tard. The short notice outlines original and increased amounts in a terse government listing.
Weather indications point to rain today amid broad coverage of the South African War and financial rumors. Reports from Molineux trial and coal transportation issues, Edson versus Santiago, and local government notes on closing speakeasies and water rate committee silence.
The House passed a Senate bill extending the director of the census powers while defeating the extension for private contractor printing. Debate centered on public printer influence and labor groups, with reports to be printed by the public printer. Senator Wellington urged against permanent Philippine possession, favoring self rule after subduing the insurrection. Senator Teller criticized Secretary Gage over National City Bank negotiations before adjourning.
General Simon Buckner, former vice presidential nominee on the 1906 gold Democratic ticket, denounces Bryan and asserts the Democratic party has no future until its current leadership is replaced. He predicts a sweeping defeat this year and argues for conservative gains and retention of the Philippines as Jeffersonian expansion.
The Clover club held its eighteenth annual banquet at the Hotel Bellevue in Philadelphia with Col A K McClure re-elected president and General Nelson A Miles as guest of honor. Dewey’s regret for missing due to ill health was conveyed. Attending guests included Senators Aldrich Chandler Lodge Money and several congressmen and notable Philadelphia leaders.
The board of pardons refused to commute life sentences for rank J. Krause of Lehigh County and Samuel Potep Movers of Pittsburgh for second degree murder and denied to John Bates of Entsihira for second degree murder. Freddy Cressey of Philadelphia manslaughter, George Bentimini of Lancaster larceny, and Reena cin Hers nick Vednick of Philadelphia kept under gavise ment. A rehearing was set at once at William H. W. House, former assistant city attorney of Pittsburgh.
Bellefonte Pa January William A Kerr a leading farmer and local politician and granger in Blatter township died by his own hand this morning by hanging from his wagon shed. He was 60 and reportedly in good health and financial circumstances with a apparently peaceful domestic life. He leaves four wives and three children.
Horrisburg January 1 Ex Representative C Tilson Meats of Norristown writes State Treasurer Rea announcing mandamus proceedings to decide if next year's school fund is based on 5 million or 6.5 million dollars. Legislators approved the larger sum but Governor Stone cut it to five million.
Paris reports allege Count Hans de Castellane engaged in stock speculation anticipating a Transvaal victory. He left for New York with his wife as rumors of large losses spread, while his father-denies involvement and threatens a duel with the editor of Figaro.
Teutonic is billed for New York and La Champagne sails from New York to Havre. Phoenicia arrives from New York. Maagdam sails to New York. La Champagne departs for Havre on the Liz ard route.
The state department filed suits today naming Rochester Fuel Company of Rochester with capital 1000 and Antonlee and Cold Biorage Company of Monongahela City with capital Gio. The action seeks formal enforcement and recovery of statutory obligations.
Washington reports the forecast for Friday and Saturday in Pennsylvania. Expect fair weather Friday with likely sunshine, and Saturday also probably fair. Winds will be light to fresh southeasterly across the region.
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