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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
1
Jacksonville June report details the boxing match where Jim Corbett lands a decisive right to Mitchell's jaw in the first round. Mitchell falls, rises briefly, then collapses again as the crowd erupts with cheers and the referee signals final.
In Jacksonville on January 25 the English challenger Mitchell is overwhelmed by James Corbett. Corbett's brutal accuracy and power overwhelm Mitchell in under three rounds shaping a decisive Madison Square Garden style display. Critics hail Corbett as a marvelous pugilist and note Mitchell’s earlier laurels.
The arena scene shows Corbett entering at 2.03 in formal attire while crowd cheers and Dempsey acknowledges fans. Seconds ready his corner with pails towels and fans as Mitchell's arrival stirs the arena in a tense moment before the bout.
In Jacksonville on January 25 Corbett dominated Mitchell through three rounds. He pressured from the start landing sharp lefts and a decisive third round knockout blow that ended the contest as Mitchell fell and Corbett walked away amid cheers and a tense scene with seconds trying to restrain him.
The National Board of Trade today approved the special committee on immigration affairs report by a large vote. It urges strict enforcement and maintenance of immigration laws and requires foreign communities to endorse emigrants moral character and utility for local support.
Fifty convicts escaped from the Coal Creek branch state prison. Burglars robbed the Danvers home of John Wittler stealing jewelry valued at about 400 pounds. A widow delays a 10000 dollar monthly estate payment during settlement. War department notes Indian riflemen poor yet adept with revolvers. A tramp was shot after asking for food. A man posed as a nephew to a confidence man and fled Toledo. A bank cashier found guilty of improper deposits as a social event occurs at St Patrick's Cathedral. A society wedding links Miss Viola Livingston to Count Laugier Villar in New York.
Washington January reports say President Cleveland ordered the Hawaiian legation to be snubbed at a state dinner. Minister Willis faced a sharp rebuke over a December letter from President Dole. Calls grow for Willis to demand an apology and withdraw the letter, with possible recall of ministers and severance of ties if not resolved.
In Washington the House debated Democratic attempts to filibuster an income tax amendment to the tariff bill but no amendment was offered today. A notable change approved by the Ways and Means committee was crude opium removal from the free list with a one dollar per pound duty. The Senate prepared memorial honors for late Representative Chipman of Michigan as it adjourned at 8:50 p.m. until tomorrow.
In Salem Elizabeth Ballo dies at 77 after forty years in her house. Mina Bullock became engaged to a young Salem man over forty years ago, but he broke the engagement and left for the war. She reportedly refused to leave the house again and continued her life there.
Two noted confidence men pleaded guilty in court to attempting a $5,000 theft about ten days ago. Henry D Shaw alias Jee Howell and Hiram Bates alias Lew Ludlow were sentenced to twenty one months in the penitentiary. Authorities say warrants for their arrest stretched from San Francisco to the Atlantic seaboard.
Richard Croker, Tammany leader of New York, arrived at the capitol to confer with Speaker Crisp and direct the New York delegation in the expected fight against the adoption of an income tax.
Describes Croker remaining in committee rooms to avoid public view, highlighting the likelihood of another bitter factional dispute within the house as supporters note his presence signals ongoing power struggles among the majority.
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania resigns from Congress effective February 17, announced in Washington on January 25. The Democrat lawmaker will vacate his seat and was slated to depart at the stated date.
Elias Rogers, Nova Scotia coal dealer, says the U S duty cut will open Portland, Boston and other markets to Nova Scotia coal. He argues American coal would be cheaper for barge transport, threatening Canadian shipments. Washington Senator Squire presents Seattle chamber resolutions protesting free-list coal and lumber, noting 20,000 Washington workers rely on coal and lumber industries.
Edbrooke Merrily Pute three bullets in his brain. Architect George H. Edbrooke, 55, of 114 Lincoln Place Brooklyn, shot and killed in his Tem ple court office at about 12 45 this afternoon. He arrived joking with assistants then returned to his private office where two shots were fired. He died on a lounge, pistol in hand. He was respected but recently troubled financially.
A fragmentary Pennsylvania news roundup reports a riot at Shamokin mine with sixteen year old William Davin. several deaths from mine accidents near William Penn and Allentown. a railroad death near Montville Lancaster County. hydrophobia cases from Lancaster County. state officials and health board notices. governor and lieutenant governor contention. factory production at Adams Shoe in Landingville. sewer contract issues in Lebanon. a theft of cash from Athur Lee in Harrisburg. and a quarry sale decision in Lancaster. The state board of agriculture endorses longer school terms and a long estate case near Reading concludes.
Washington January 25 A vote of 69 to 71 party Democrats in caucus decided to attach the internal revenue bill including the income tax as an amendment to the customs revenue bill before the House The split within the Democratic ranks grows sharper as the bill faces later debate and possible independent consideration following Mr Wilson's amendment to Mr Fithian's resolution.
Jan 25 Was hinion reports that Richard Croker personally leads a unified opposition against the income tax as part of the Wilson bill. New York delegates and others meet in conference at the capitol to organize parliamentary resistance and cast votes against the measures with or without the income tax. The bloc includes 35 Democrats prepared to oppose if the income feature is added, signaling a critical battle in the capitol.
The New Jersey Democratic delegation agreed to vote against the tariff bill if the income tax attached. Six of the delegation supported the opposition while Mr Cornish dissented, opposing the tax but not voting against the Wilson bill. Mr Pieleer was absent but believed aligned with the majority.
A London social note reports the Princess of Wales withdraws from society following a collapse in a salesroom floor at Pine, Pra nde, with two killed and several fatally injured. Other items record French deputies urging parliamentary reform, Vatican officials denying Pope will leave Italy, and various legal prosecutions and uprisings abroad.
W A Ceandell of the Buffalo Courier notes Samuel C Hayes of Philadelphia has applied for the mint superintendent post. Yesterday’s post office appointments include Pentayl vinld, HH BE Stewart, W K Sigendoll. Pensions granted to John Roger Shickshinny Johny Falkerson Waterloo and Andrew D Tewksbury Montrose Anna De Ery Wilkes Barre Mexican war widow’s pension awarded.
Forecast for Friday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions Friday morning then a slow rise in temperature into Saturday. North winds shift to the south as the day progresses.
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