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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
1
In Washington a heated House session focused on steel rails and the free list. Dalzell charged Johnson with misstatements and alleged pressure to pay wages in scrip while Johnstown recovers from disaster. Johnson denied personal motives, defended patents, and explained record alterations.
Mr Daly presses that a record was altered without consent and asks if it was done clandestinely. Mr Wilton of West Virginia leads opposition arguing committee work on ways and means should not be altered without careful consideration as the amendment placing steel rails on the flaw list is defeated 70 to 100.
Robert F Kennedy counters Congressman Johnson asserting the emitracts between Maryland Steel and the Jerseyland Steel company are valid and the 100000 tons of tails are for sale under priced terms. He denies any interest in the so called new pool and claims no knowledge of any sums to be paid to the Maryland or Pennsylvania Steel companies from such a pool.
Charles B Wilson, a notable figure in Huavwatian affairs, is credited with influencing attacks on the queen’s character and shaping revolt. Known as King Bolabola among Wiwanans, he dominated the monarchy as marshal and de facto ruler through strong ties to the queen and the Dusky court.
George W Bittle was awarded $5,000 damages by the Camden Supreme Court in a suit against the Camden and Atlantic Railroad. He alleged permanent injury after his horse bolted when a locomotive whistle blew, frightening the animal.
Inatrietions from Grover Rio Janiano Jun 10 It is generally understood here that rear Admiral Benham commander of the United States fleet in the harbor came to Rio on admission of arbitration There are many indications that each a mission if earnestly undertaken by him will be aneceaasfal.
Reports include a professor committed to Norstown asylum, a dog tax revenue forecast in Borka county, a fatal shooting of John A. Adley in Jeanette, a man leaping from a train near Harriabore, and a river incident near Haugh. Also noted are factory and railway labor issues, gas explosion injuries, wage cuts, a runaway wagon accident, and legal notices involving candidates and authorities.
The Judiciary Committee prepared to hear Secretary Carlisle’s reasons as bonds go on sale with offers reaching markets in the east. plates for new issue prepared from Foster era designs and a House panel debate on authority to issue bonds continues with a vote unlikely next week.
A telegraphic dispatch from the Knights of Labor urges J. R. Sovereign to seek immediate injunctions against Carlisle by the Supreme Court. They demand counsel to restrain him from issuing 6 000 000 in bonds and warn that tax payers will bear interest and principal costs. Secretary Hayes signs as secretary treasurer. A follow up telegram suggests proceeding if grounds exist to force standing in cities.
Terrible death and destruction reported in Urga Mongolia as earthquakes swallow or destroy one hundred nomadic people along with their flocks and herds. Local Mongolians suffer significant losses in the disaster.
A Civil War era event at the Carrollton hotel featured a speaker recounting Ando His surrender to Grant from a Confederate perspective. The Maryland Confederate Society held its annual banquet with a notable lecture that drew living participants and historic interest.
The narrative recounts Lee's surrender from a Confederate perspective with Colonel Charles Maravall, a Baltimore bar figure, present at Wilmer Meloan's Appomattox house. He served as military secretary to General Lea and accompanied Lea to meet General Grant to set surrender terms, also acting as adjutant general.
A mob formed to attack Charles Reed’s cabin alleged to be the guilty party in a fire. The mob shot from the doorway striking Roberts dead and wounding Reed’s son Eved. The negro was captured after being wounded and his body found hanging on a tree at the plantation.
Last night Mark Walfpenny a geotionan of high social relations eloped with Mrs Alvin Angstadt wife of a prominent bacon dealer. They met at Watson town and after copper at Cooner’s hotel bought tickets and headed for Cleveland. Angstadt later sent his wife’s trunk to the depot and believed she would visit relatives in Benlesburg. Angstadt grieves and telegraphed Cleveland police to arrest the couple on arrival.
The Susquehanna and Western Rail Road company joined with Wilkes-Barre and Eastern to form a direct line from New York to Wilkes-Barre and the anthracite region via Stroudsburg. The freight line opens January 22 with passenger service planned soon after.
Coroner Volk of Eloboken led an examination into the wreckage of the Suequehanne railroad trestle built by Ross and Sanford. The ground's springy nature and prevalent quicksand appear the only accountable causes for the disaster. All workers involved have been accounted for and the number killed remains three.
The item lists a slate of events from St Louis street stabbing to a Chicago real estate suicide, a New York detective rivalry murder, a Montreal blast fine, a Baltimore brick theft and other incidents including ship trials, hangings, and a beacon of political adjournment in Colorado.
In New York politics Senator Hill opposes General Doyle for customs collector in Buffalo and hints at broader friction. Reports say Valentine Flickenstein's nomination as collector of internal revenue signals senatorial deference, with likely confirmation of a district attorney and other posts within weeks as senate broadens approvals.
Albert F. Bonberger, culprit in a brutal Kreider family massacre, was executed at 1.99 pm in Cass County. He spent his final hours in the auditor’s office playing cards and penned two letters before the sheriff read the death warrant at 12:45 pm, then faced instantaneous death as the gallows fall broke his neck.
In Philadelphia on January 1 his condition remains improved according to his physicians. His home is closed to visitors, yet a steady flow of inquiries fills the Lerger office as telegrams of sympathy arrive from prominent men nationwide.
Thousands gathered for the funeral of Town Councillor Charles Wiseman at Burton on Trent cemetery. As mourners viewed the coffin two people claimed life, doctors pronounced Wiseman alive, services halted, and he was moved for medical treatment.
The Pennsylvania Democratic meeting at 1000 Chestnut Street, Michael Ryan presiding, received a finance report showing over $2,100 raised in two days. The committee recommended filing nomination papers in every ward to create ticket options for each ward and division.
Diplomatic circles buzz over the absence of Minister Thurston at the White House state dinner. Hastings stands in as Chargé d Affaires in the guest list confusion amid rumors of missing or unlisted officials.
The dinner in Washington did not include Mr Hastings of the Hawaiian legation who received no invitation. Comment arises since Korea and Columbia secretaries were invited and the guest list included heads of all legations except Hawaii.
In Philadelphia on January 19 the American Iron and Steel Association reports pig iron production in 1803 at 7,124,502 tons versus 9,157,000 tons in 1892. Bessemers steel ingots total 8,193,624 tons in 1803, up from 4,163,495 tons in 1802. Bessemer steel rails excluding minor standard and street rails stood at 1,046,953 gross tons in 1803, compared with 1,458,702 in 1802.
Reports from San Francisco dated January 10 indicate President Dole protests to Minister Willis over the provisional government. A new constitution is ready for promulgation and envisions an independent Hawaiian republic with a president, vice president, and two houses modeled on the U S system. Voting rules favor English literacy for the lower house, likely limiting Japanese influence, while the upper house requires greater education and property to ensure white voter predominance.
The Oval Athletic Club rents a rail line to Mayport Florida for a boxing match on January 25. If Governor Mitchell blocks the arena fight it will be staged along the road in a 6,000 seat tent, with tickets required for train access. Both fighters train hard as Williams and Mitchell gain town attention.
Hannisnung Jan 19 An order from National Guard headquarters directs inspections in armories during February March and April at times designated by brigade commanders. Special attention will be given to armories and the condition of state property.
Captain Pieking of the cruiser Chaories ton is due for relief while Ambassador MuacVeagh sails for Rome at month end. Fiske Conrado seeks the Tyrone postmastership in Washington as bond offers at the treasury reach $750000 in gold. The House committee advances Settle in the Fifth North Carolina district contest and a plan to consolidate Oklahoma with Indian Territory for statehood gains attention.
A twenty mile ice field halts Odlema port operations. Prowst faces a 16 million dollar shortfall financed by Smith & Wesson. Liege gunmakers stand accused of trademark counterfeiting. An Armenian plea for US protection from Kurds has been conveyed to Turkey via US Minister Farrell.
Mer Price offers well made finished skirts at $1.25 each, advertised as the greatest bargains in town. Local shoppers are urged to seize limited stock of these discounted garments.
Wasninaron January 1 Forecast for Saturday in eastern Pennsylvania notes mainly cloudy skies with no rain. Temperatures expected to rise slightly with little change overnight and winds light to moderate.
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