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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
1
Jacksonville reports a legal boxing contest amid Governor Mitchell's stance and no martial law. Judge Call grants an injunction. Corbett and Mitchell prepare as tickets sell, purses await cash, and wagers surge while the arena looms in doubt.
Captain Zaigler arrives from Tort Wayne accompanied by Mrs Annie Locher and Charles Kocher. They report reclaiming 1500 dollars taken from Mrs Locher's husband last Thursday. Rocher is 20 and his lover 35, who vows to stay with her young partner despite the matter.
Portstown, Jan 24. A marriage license is issued for John Ayres and Mamie St. Clair. The bride elect is Mamie St. Clair, described as sweet and shy, while the fiancé is 66 years old.
An eminent figure delivers a proclamation to Hanersvene in Jin during the afternoon session of the state board. The event unfolds in Pa.
Dr Henry Leffin and Dr Benjamin Lee led a discussion on milk standards and related issues joined by George Abbott and Capt A A Slack. Professor J T Rothrock delivered an illustrated talk on forestry for the state. A reception for the board members and guests followed at the executive mansion hosted by Governor and Mrs Pattison.
Frank De Pierro a Hazleton politician and saloonkeeper was discharged after the court found no evidence to convict him as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Pedro Umpiro near Preeland. The jury was ordered to return a verdict of not guilty.
The report by Mr. McMillin attached to the internal revenue bill discusses taxing corporate earnings after deducting operating expenses and incomes over 4000 dollars. It argues the tax would raise about thirty million dollars with low collection costs and fewer staff compared with other revenue taxes.
Easton reports a trolley car ran away on a steep grade to Odenweldertown. Front wheels locked, brakes failed, car spun, left tracks, and struck a fence. Sixteen workmen aboard were injured, recalling a similar crash weeks earlier that injured the conductor and motorman.
In Guthrie, C. T., three Dalton Gang members enter the bank. They find the safe time locked and take $100 from the cash drawer. They abduct the cashier, ride him to Pawnee twenty five miles away, then compel him to walk back.
Gov McKinley joined the Union Veteran Legion in a morning ceremony in the executive office. National Commander General Clark of Pennsylvania conducted the rites as Gov McKinley was formally made a member.
A blaze that began before 10 o clock at the city rink in Brockton Massachusetts swept through the area and threatened numerous blocks. Aid has been requested from neighboring towns and Boston to battle the flames.
The Reading Rolling mill began operations this morning with about half its typical 400 workers. No injuries are reported and management expects to restore full staffing gradually as conditions permit.
A warped collection of brief, damaged notices mentions attempts to annex Southern California lands by Mexicans, a possible memorial chapel for John Jacob Astor in New York, Portland police tied to the American Protective Association, embezzlement cases in Ohio and Kansas, a death sentence in New Brunswick, a train of misread names and events, and condemnations of Christian Science in New York.
In Washington on January 24, debates focused on iron ore duties and free list status. Amendments to add cotton machinery and agricultural implements were discussed, with no action taken. The New York delegation opposed the income tax plan, vowing resistance. In the Senate a heated exchange over Hawaiian annexation ended with adjournment and focus shifting to repeal of the federal election law.
A boat with six white men left Crantestos for Morris Island life saving station last Monday. Today two bodies were found on Morris Island shore. One victim H Campion belonged to the Morris Island life saving crew. Fred Miller lived on Sullivan's Island. Four others remain missing and are presumed drowned. Cause of the accident is unknown.
National Tube Works reopens after weeks of idleness with about 1000 men returning to work at Lower Wagen and McKeansfort on January 24. Additional departments of the National Rolling Mill also resumed and another thousand workers were employed as the company anticipates more units to restart.
Prosecution by a local attorney alleges misconduct by directors and officers of a defunct trust and savings bank in this city. The case centers on receiving deposits while knowing the bank’s collapse and a related public warning. The proceedings reference actions dating to 1899 and involve the bank’s former staff and trustees.
The defendants, among Lebanon's foremost business men, including George R. Rise and Charles W. Few, deny the charges, calling the prosecution petty and baseless. Directors Jowpa L. Lellberger and J. Taylor Boyd are among the named figures in the case.
In Hartford Conn this afternoon President Cleveland attended the funeral of Henry B Hastings as one of the chief mourners. The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Walker with the president showing evident emotion. The crowd filled the street as the president sat bowed in grief and later declined calls except from a few personal friends and officials.
Punapenenia January 24 reports doctors say George W. Clithia grew stronger and spent a quiet day. Indications point to a peaceful night ahead for the patient under care.
Five years after the mutilated body of Charles Haines was found near Shamokin Dam Snyder County detectives and the district attorney hold a confession. A lawyer who has viewed the confession says the murder will be avenged by law within six months with several arrests expected.
Razieton Jan 24 a shocking accident on the Lehigh Valley railroad left George Lear and William Swinton among several bystanders struck as trains approached. One man lost a leg and another was hurled into the air but landed clear of the track. both are expected to recover.
Media hosts a soup house. A Reniling firm plans to organize as a local telephone company. The John Briggs murder trial spans nineteen days in Schuylkill County. A man falls fifty feet at Bristol and may die. A thief takes a driving horse from Philadelphia near Media. An Edwin Darens gun explodes at Crosshill Mills injuring an eye. The Custom Foremen Tailors Association displays new garments in Pittsburgh. A Lancaster court jails Hen Justin Good for contempt over a debt. Rev. William Powick receives a call from St Pauls Philadelphia. An unknown man named Exchraret Marshart of Slatington is killed by a train near Allentown. An infant’s body found in a Brownsville bake oven. believed placed there alive seven years ago.
The report describes panic in Biman bourne over alleged war rumors and a request from Hank of Hrvacia Italy for credit extension. It notes Count Seapary and De Perseel of Sangary meeting amid light wounds, France's ministry probes naval scandals, and possible reconciliation moves involving Emperor William and Prince Bismarck as mediations unfold.
Boone Iowa January 24 Eight lunatics burned to death after a furnace overheated ignition at the county farm infirmary for the incurable insane. Steward Henry Holcomb and others attempted rescue but the building collapsed hours after the blaze began, leaving victims charred beyond recognition.
Joseph Larkin of Lost Creek escaped from custody on a Shenandoah police cell break and leapt from a train near Pottsville as it traveled twenty miles per hour. Constables searched but did not recover him this morning.
William Neal and Son, a leading Bloomsburg iron manufacturer, confessed to inability to meet debts for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities around 150000 dollars with assets unknown. The hit to trade prompted W McKelvy, a merchant, to assign as well with about 150000 dollars in assets and 175000 liabilities. Many workers will lose their jobs amid townwide uproar.
Absence of editor Robert A. Shepherd prompts a levy by Sheriff Simpson on the Lansdale Republican printing office, its real estate, and household goods to satisfy a judgment in favor of the North Penn Building Association where Shepherd is secretary. Speculations tied to the building association may total 812,000.
Senator Hill said he will oppose the Peckham nomination to the Supreme Court if feasible. He noted that documents challenging Peckham would be placed before the Senate committee before its Monday meeting.
In Coancestas on January 24 four baby girls were born to Mrs. Alexander Clifton. Two infants survived briefly while two died within two hours. the mother reportedly smoked a pipe during labor.
State Superintendent of Banking Krombbaar unveiled the annual report for the fiscal year ending Nov. 10, noting nearly fifty million dollars invested in Venouslvania institutions. The presentation was made in Hattusiune on January 24 to Governor.
The banking department lists 178 banks savings institutions and trust companies under supervision. Total capital 46,881,186.68, up 1,946,045. Total deposits 110? million range, with declines and increases in various metrics. Investment securities stand at 105,592,527.04 with significant rise.
All but three mills in the Carnegie Steel plant are on double turns. It is claimed they will be on double turn by tomorrow. The statement comes from Homestead on January 24.
A large Forest City Republican gathering in Davies Hall nominated Benjem Maxey for borough chief executive, Reynolds for high constable, Braman for justice of the peace in Second Ward, and Daryl and Leek for school director by acclamation. Ballots chose Braman for justice of the peace in Second Ward and Pentecost for one year school director. Nominations for other offices followed with several contests and unanimous votes, as wards prepare further nominations tomorrow night.
Jan 24 Leapville Col reports a striking gold bonanza from the Little Jolnnie mine. One day last week ore value reached 18000 dollars in an eighteen hour shift at Leadville’s Robert and Leo mine produced 118000 dollars in silver ore.
The column notes special services for the late Pennsylvania Representative Lilly and reports Senate Finance Committee chair activity on a federal treasury relief bill. It mentions gunboats Machine and Castine being lengthened at $10,000 each, and a Carolina firm Clamp Settle’s lively visit to New York. Senator Jones of Newark is cited on silver repeal views.
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for rain and snow on Thursday followed by clearing and cold conditions. Strong northwest winds are expected with frigid temperatures into Friday.
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