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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1894
Page
1
Parliament discusses Hawaii annexation and free coal for the United States. Senators and representatives debate duties and bonds, with Wilson Bill adoption and party splits over coal and sugar while sharp exchanges reference New York politics and legislative reform.
Lawmakers debated tariffs on coal with support from Oates Hicks and Dalgall arguing for protection, while Wilson bill changes and amendments failed. Roll call shows mixed votes across West Virginia Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland and Louisiana with several Democrats joining Republicans against the amendments.
The Hamburg American steamer Normannia, outbound from New York to Genoa, returned after a heavy easterly gale tore a forward deckhouse, smashed rails, flooded cabins, and injured 46 crew members. Captain Hebich recalls three immense seas striking in succession.
Eight hundred miners on the south side of the Kanawha Valley walk out in protest of wage reductions at Powellton. Day rates fall from 1.25 to 1.20 and workers face food shortages as coal banks stay open during the financial downturn.
At San Domingo John Meade United States consul del O Stevens served thirty six years as a deputy sheriff of New York City. Charles H Hardees formerly a well known slip owner of New York. At Punta Gorda Pls Caldwell H Colt prominent yachtsman and son of the revolver inventor.
A chaotic compilation reports sil ver dollars minted in New York City, a $10 000 employment aid for brewers, a copper vein strike near Prince Station D C Judge and ex Congressman Calkins near deathbed in Tacoma, Mexican rebels driven from Obchittuama, Montreal police seizure of dynamite, a photographer Plummer’s suicide in West Virginia, embezzlement probe involving Samuel G Nage, notable funeral attendance for ex Governor Gaston in Boston, dog bite causing hydrophobia in New York, a New Orleans broker suicide, Iowa prohibition ruling, Engineers' Beneficial Association activities in Washington, a derailment near Frisco Alabama with injuries.
In Jacksonville on January 93 7P observers doubt a prize fight will happen as Duval club seeks permanent injunctions. The governor threatens martial law to bar the event and 199 state troops arrive, quartered at the armory under Major Lovell.
Jan. 25 report from Bertis says Prince Bismarck plans a visit to Emperor William amid a storm over Prussia's wartime faith. Reichstag allies note the emperor's surprise at public criticism and a rumored Bismarck return behind the scenes.
Hannsfard Jan 23. The effort to challenge the legality of the recent Democratic state convention moves toward Dauphin county court. Three Philadelphia attorneys have been retained by supporters of Senator Markley the Pennsylvania Democracy candidate for congressman at large. A bill in equity is being prepared and Markley is expected to declare his position in a few days.
Ohio miners reject the proposed wage reduction and demand a seventy cent per ton scale increase to any rate. The vote canvass continues and the Columbus area reports likely shutdowns of Ohio coal mines if demands are not met.
Governor Werts reportedly urged Attorney General Stockton to file an Information before Chief Justice Bossley to trigger quo warranto proceedings in the appellate court. A request was made to convene an extraordinary session of the court to determine the eligibility and authority over the senate seat in dispute.
Republican senators plan to pass certain reform bills while letting the governor act as he sees fit and adjourn, keeping the suesion alive until the next election. They claim the supreme court holds no authority in the matter.
In Vinita Indian Territory on January 24 Oliieara located the train robbing gang led by Rob Rogers. The band, with headquarters in the region, raided the home of Rogers on Big Creek at night, about twenty miles away. Rob Rogers and Dynamite Jack were captured unharmed. Dynamite Jack’s brother Kiowa was killed and Willis Brown was fatally wounded. No officers were hurt.
Treasure William Zell of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal company and the New York Athletic Club vanished Friday. He stole from the company's petty cash over about two years, amounting to up to 35,000 dollars, with investigators now tracing his whereabouts. The Fidelity and Casualty bond covers the loss, and prosecutions are uncertain.
In Mapeio on January 94 a band of ten bandits attacked the residence of Andalusia’s wealthiest farmer near Benavent, sixty miles from Cadiz. The family and servants repelled the assault, wounding the assailants and prompting a larger crowd to rush to the scene. The farmer, one son, and several servants were wounded during the clash.
The Gazette and Bulletin reports a full review of lumber trade and stock in the Lycoming region. Total shipments reached 299,050,000 feet, up 20,505,000 from 1802, with output totaling 45,107,000 feet of pine and 186,107,207 hardwood. Lumber on hand by category shows pine 14,824,056 with a 1,182,775 drop, hem lock 152,055,870 down 1,146,? and lath 53,000 up 8,045,000. other figures listed.
Baylor reports wild fowl bay ice floe broke free on Saturday carrying John McKenzie and Giwon Schoar from shanties. They had no boats and were last seen Saturday night with fears the ice may have separated from shore. No trace found Sunday morning.
A land sale of the Glengiier farm, over 200 acres, to Lancaster and Trenton capitalists amounts to $100,000. The property will be laid out as a new manufacturing suburb of Lebanon with diversified industries planned. The move is expected to trigger a substantial boom for the city.
Report notes Johnstown tobaccos dealers plan to sell cigars on Sunday amid a legal contest. Thieves stole 1400 dollars from the Duncanville post office and Postmaster John Aker's store. A Braddock and Homestead Street Railway charter was granted with 7500 dollars capital. A parochial school with 810,000 par value was proposed in Pottsville by St. John's German Catholic congregation. Patrick Gallagher and James McKane suffered critical burns in a Pittsburg mine explosion. Andrew Yohanos and George Wolgach vieh are jailed in Pottsville over Joseph Sabreaking murder at Hasleton. Mrs. J D Pyser of Williamaport regained her voice at a revival after three years.
Vasarsatos January 23 report indicates New York senators will likely block Peckham's confirmation. Republicans may back Peckham, with some Democrats who voted for Hornblower expected to oppose him. Senator Hill will oppose the nomination and seek a full fact-based vote after committee briefing. Cleveland’s allies support his stance amid the ongoing political contention.
George W. Heckman, a Minersville merchant, woke to find two men by his bed in Pottsville early today. One threatened to shoot. the other struck him, knocking him unconscious. The pair fled after screams from two women, taking two watches, a diamond ring, other jewelry, and $12, plus cash from the store safe.
Democrats in the house gathered in the judiciary committee room after finding their chamber closed and the senate locked. Representative West rang the state house bell to reconvene at the secretary of state's order, the caucus lasting over fourteen hours before a tied vote on conducting business.
Announcement from New York reports the engagement of William M Harriman, son of the late Rev Edward Harriman, to Miss Anna Gould, youngest daughter of the late Jay Gould. Harriman, about 37, is a self made financier with independent means and formerly owned the steam yacht Marguerite, entertaining lavishly.
In Rio Jaxuino on January 2 the insurgents recaptured Mocungue island with three small can nons and 180 prisoners. Casualties totaled fifty dead or wounded. insurgents lost fourteen. The insurgent warship Aquidaban ferried 600 men to Rio bay and they occupy Conceicao and Mocangue Island. An attempted landing at Nich etroy failed on January 15. Government forces failed to seize Mocangue Island on the night of January 17. The insurgents’ base celebrates recent success and gold contributions rise.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces negotiations with Speyer & Co for selling 5.64 million dollars of United New Jersey Railroad and Canal company first mortgage fifty year bonds. They are to redeem in 50 years and tied to sterling and dollar bonds maturing March and October this year. Subscriptions will be opened in New York and London.
Grand Commander Adama of the Grand Army of the Republic declares Henry Gibson ineligible for membership. Gibson, a Republican congressional candidate against Hank, is found as a commissary clerk who deceived to join the post and will be expelled.
Wasainotos January 2 The annual meeting of the National Board of Trade opened with a resolution for a more efficient trade mark act. It discussed uniform commercial laws and urged state legislatures to appoint committees to coordinate with other states to remedy identified evils. The session also covered immigration laws.
Nearly 2,000 men resume work at the Pennsylvania Steel works in Steelton. Smokeless furnaces send black clouds skyward and the hum of machinery is heard as workers return, ending the year with renewed industry and relief.
In January 23 a torn down bake oven near Brownsville uncovered petrified infant remains. Authorities believe the child was alive when placed inside and had lingered in the oven for about a year. Likely arrests are anticipated as the case unfolds.
Secretary Carlisle calls for the pox equation of Andrew L. Drummond chief of the secret service. The treasury gold declined to f6s and currency to 2 446 902 with 87 910 123 paid on interest and bonds. Senator Allen Nebraska ready to assist counsel for the Knights of Labor to restrain a bond issue. President Cleveland named Jofe Widalington Hartford to attend Henry G Hastings funeral in Hartford. Neither Gresham nor Secretary Herbert received proof of Da Gama waking Admiral Benham for arbitration in the Brazilian war.
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania indicates cooling trend with precipitation midweek. Expect lingering precipitation Wednesday night with rain or snow and a wind shift to the north. A cold wave is anticipated Thursday bringing lower temperatures and stronger cooling.
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