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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
1
The report lists appropriations for various public institutions and proposed bills in Harrisburg. Key items include a 200 to the Home for Prohibited Children, 15,000 to Pottsville Hospital, and 2,000,000 to the West Side Hospital in Scranton, with multiple salary and governance measures for district attorneys and legal offices.
The Associated Press reports Governor tonight sent to the senate the nomination of Tilore Rodgers to be a judge of the common pleas court Se. 3 of Allegheny county vice WLOF Willie loners tary.
George J. Kerr pleaded non vult to rape in the case tied to Jennie Rosschleter's death. Judge Dixon noted bias in the prior trial and indicated Kerr faces a possible fifteen year sentence, while co-defendants face up to thirty years for second degree murder if convicted.
Mrs Carrie Nation entered Governor Stanley's office in the Kansas capitol and urged closure of saloons. She then pressed Attorney General Goddard County Attorney Nichols and Sheriff Potter for action, appealed to the legislature, and accused the governor of breaking the law. The governor warned prosecuting attorneys to jail joint keepers if needed and pledged no pardons. No officials promised decisive help.
An overseas wire claims Salisbury will not resign and cites confusion over a fatal incident and tensions at Cowes. The report mentions King Edward and Lord Kalisherry amid a disputed sequence of events and a royal premier’s travel.
The American Steel and Wire Company board held a meeting in New York. No action was taken on the dividend for common stock and the session recessed until tomorrow to review a final statement and determine further steps.
An exclusive wire report from The Ascoriated notes that the New York state government plans to take over control of a portion of inland property. Authorities with power to authorize the concession are aligned with the transfer to state ownership for the park and drill ground project.
United Mine Workers of America vote overwhelmingly to hold the next annual convention in Indianapolis for the third straight year. The union discusses a 10 percent wage advance and unity for the run of mine system across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania with a 7 cent mine differential. Re-elected are most of the executive board led by John Fahy with Joseph Pope taking a seat on auditing and credentials committees.
London officials announce a royal decree to observe a general day of mourning. Banks will close and business suspend. King Melward will review funeral plans in London, with purple draperies ordered for public displays. The royal entourage will attend services at St George's Chapel Windsor.
The steamship Barcelonia arrived with eighteen men from the Cuba, a German and Russian crew, after meeting the sinking Cuba in mid ocean following a voyage from Hanbury to Hull England. The Barc elonia endured a rough voyage with heavy seas while aiding the Cuba.
The battle ship line at San Diego will transfer command to Rear-Admiral Casey from Rear-Admiral Kautz today. Casey plans to depart February 1 for Puget Sound and Bremerton dry dock, while cruiser Philadelphia remains in Central American waters and is due in San Francisco around February 11.
Jan 28 report from Parkersburg says two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided on a curve after a westbound section pulled onto the main track. Five men were killed: engineer J. E B Watkine, fireman W. W. Cunningham, brakeman M. Courtney, fireman T. Bailey, and brakeman Jo. G. Dailey. Engineer Davidson escaped with minor injuries. two or three others were injured. A conductor narrowly escaped.
Washington January 3 It is announced that Mr Choate will be accredited as United States ambassador at the court of Edward VII Lord Pauncefote to become ambassador to the United States with a new commission signed by the queen The funeral services for the late queen will be held in the Church of the Epiphany February 2 in Washington attendance expected from official society Secretary Hay charges Ambassador Cheater to represent the government at Windsor no special embassy will be sent The services will be at Windsor and in Washington worlds larger Episcopal palace to accommodate attendees.
Reports from Shanghai say the Singan-fu government orders the decapitation of Yu-Hsien former Shen-si governor and of Prince Chwang. A foreigner Chiao-Chu-Ching is to be cashiered. A separate report claims Russia may restore Manchuria to China without indemnity.
Exclusive: The steamship Holland from London wrecked at the northern pier while entering Nieuwe Waterweg near the Maas estuary. Captain and six crew saved. sixteen lives lost as the vessel broke up amid ships and sank.
Fosburg was admitted to bail on 12 000 furnished by his father after being indicted for the murder of his sister May Fosburg at the family home last August. He left the jail and went to the Wellington hotel, where he met his family. he refused to comment on the case.
The morning issue lists fair weather with brisk winds and reports on a state senate standing committees, a Paterson cave incident, Towne’s maiden senate speech, local opinions on the county pea system, and a board of control meeting. It also mentions civil court last week and regional industry notes.
A North China Daily News dispatch from Pekin reports Li Hung Chang is ill with fever and semiconscious, doctors despairing of his recovery as of January 8.
Governor Nash authorizes legal steps to stop the Jeffries vs Rubin boxing match planned for February 15 in Cincinnati. The move labels the event a public nuisance and seeks an injunction against the Saengerfest promoters, with a petition filed in Cincinnati court. Both fighters were briefly arrested on a warrant tied to the plan but released on bail.
Crazy Snake, leader of the Warring Creeks, remains sullen in custody and refuses to confer with Lt. Dixon. Reported as the pivotal figure in the uprising, his capture is seen as the key step toward ending the Insurrection and bringing his followers to terms.
Exclusive wire report says a special committee formed in September 19 completed its task to publish a new song book for Sabbath schools and people’s unions of the United Presbyterian denomination. It will replace the old Bible songs edition used nationwide. About 360000 to 400000 copies will be printed and distributed by Boston publishers.
Bellefonte Pennsylvanias Associated Press reports 28 year old William Hoerman of Tyrone was killed in a head on collision between a shifting engine and a work train near Bald Eye Valley. Engineers Chode Thompson and Edward Woodring and conductor John Woodring were injured with Woodring described as most seriously hurt and the victim was the sole support of his widowed mother.
Senator Towne of Minnesota denounces the policy of annihilation of Filipinos in a fervent, oratorical speech. The chamber, gallery crowd, and insular delegation react with applause while leaders warn against demonstrations. The day shifts to appropriation bills and district of Columbia business as talks on war claims proceed.
A duel at Verdrome in Paris between Baron De San Malate of Sicily and Prof. Damotte of France ended swiftly after Damotte was pinked in the armpit. The encounter, rooted in their swordsman rivalry, drew Parisian attention as negotiations had been widely publicized and famed masters served as seconds. Ban Malato is noted as the son of a renowned swordsman.
The general assembly met in joint session to ballot for United States senators but the vote proved ineffective as is customary.
Forecast for Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy with rising temperatures and light winds. Washington area expects intermittent rain and cooler temperatures, with a brief lull midweek.
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