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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
1
Cloudy skies hint at snow as funeral plans for a deceased queen figure prompt nationwide mourning. Senators consider a subsidy bill while prominent Filipinos object to renewed war activity. A local wrestling accident leaves one dead and three injured as other items cover regional politics and finance.
Harrisburg dispatch notes the Senate adopts a concurrent resolution creating the Feyetone state Pan American exposition commission with 13 members and a $35,000 appropriation. The panel includes three senators five representatives and five citizens, with the governor as a member. measures also cover a Mount Zion monument and various bills advancing in second reading.
The Kansas State Temperance union raised funds to award a gold medal to Mrs Carrie Nation and Mrs Eva Marshall Shonts after stirring speeches at the annual convention in Harper. Nation refused the medal saying the money should support temperance work though she would accept a souvenir if offered. All saloons reportedly closed following a report of an alleged visit by Mrs Nation.
Walter C. McAllister Andrew J Campbell William A Death and George J Kerr faced sentence for murder and assault. Judge Dixon met the full legal limit with thirty year terms at hard labor in Trenton state prison. Kerr received fifteen years. Subsequent reports said good behavior could cut these to twenty eleven years respectively. The defendants issued a remorseful public statement thanking reporters and expressing sorrow for their families amid public scorn.
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press Madrid January 24 reports General Francois De Bourbon Castelvi, cousin of King Alfonso, placed on the retired list. The royal decree omits the customary statement of satisfaction with his services, suggesting retirement in disgrace and provoking notable comment in Madrid.
A fire damaged a handwriting school in Knoxville, Iowa, causing an estimated $1,000 in losses. Investigators listed the cause as unknown pending further inquiry and no injuries were reported.
London prepares a grand funeral procession for Queen Victoria with King Edward VII Emperor Wilhelm II and foreign princes to lead and follow. The line includes sixty royal princes officials and royal officers as rehearsals and arrangements continue along the route to Windsor and Trinity Pier.
The article reports heightened security in London as Sir Edward Broadford’s police force surrounds royal guests and key officials. Scotland Yard collaborates with global detective networks to trace continental anarchists while London detectives monitor crowds and riverside approaches to prevent any threat to the Queen’s entourage and Emperor William.
The Manila report says many Filipino leaders are shifting toward Protestantism and oppose sending friars to districts where locals object. Archbishop Chapelle and legal advisers deny party-led Protestant efforts, while Presbyterians back Evangelical church plans with Rev. James B. Rodgers.
Democratic members of the legislature held a caucus to establish permanent headquarters at the Bolton House in Harrisburg. Rep Pam was absent. Mayne presided and a records system for progress reports from both legislative branches was approved. Osler Huge Johnson were named to arrange the HQ.
The municipal council session was brief as Councilman Brice proposed a resolution to lower the ship at half-mast over the council chamber until after Queen Victoria's funeral. Councilman Murray interrupted, moving to adjourn, and the motion passed with the chair's approval despite Brice's concerns.
Plattsburg New York January 29. Mow On and Moy Yo Tan two Chinese men were ordered deported to China after being charged with entering the United States legally. Siue Hu Man and su Lu Park were discharged and will sail to New York City tonight. Twenty six Chinese men remain in jail awaiting trial with sixteen at Malone and fourteen at Canton on similar charges.
Exclusive wire from Vic Associated Press reports five men Walter Bowman Leonard Lewis William Lucas Charles Scott and Samuel Hall were found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of 18 year old Howard Durbarrow on election night. A group stood at the corner when a shout for Bryan prompted Bowman to fire striking Durbarrow in the head.
The cession of the Cibutu and Cayagan islands to the United States has been gazetted in Madrid. A Washington report notes the president recommended Congress appropriate 1000 for Spain’s claim payment for the Cibutu and Cayagan islands under the treaty recently ratified by the Senate.
An old wire reports a fever outbreak affecting the Dinko of Cormeall and a crown prince, with Emperor William’s anniversary noted. Sir Francis Laking, longtime surgeon to the late queen, attends the ill. Duly Johann Ay hiecht of Mecklenturg Suhwenmin is mentioned as affected yesterday.
Unclear OCR text describes a violent assault in the city with mentions of a death and multiple victims. The report references footpads operating in the area and notes several individuals affected by the attack. Further readable details are fragmentary.
Factaive Wire reports ships arriving at multiple ports including Rotterdam, Southampton, Boulogne and Bremen with routes via Southampton and New York. The notice lists vessels and destinations such as Noord land, Hamburg, Newport and New York with varied spellings and possible OCR errors.
A noisy dispatch reports tension with minor leaders arrested and U S commissioner Thoms A. Lawson opening a court to handle issues with Indians. Chief Snake Chitto Horjo and Satlnt Muskorer face preliminary hearings and possible grand jury binding.
Indianapolis January 29 A constitutional amendment at the United Mine Workers convention to raise salaries for national officers triggered long debate. The committee on constitution urged adoption while leaders argued over the impact on union funding and the power to order strikes. The convention plans to finish its work tomorrow.
An immense ice bridge has formed at Niagara Falls due to giant blocks jammed at the head of the gorge. The natural structure stretches nearly a mile from the steel arched bridge past the American Falls, with thickness between fifty and one hundred feet.
A partial and garbled wire service style note covers Lehigh Valley directors and local leaders named with unclear roles. It references August and names such as Anus Miese and Auger Millawell amid disjointed lines about meetings, votes, and community matters in an unclear Pennsylvanian context.
A scanner report outlines a proposed Hudson River bridge bill affecting the route from New York City to New Jersey. The measure aims to construct and finance a crossing linking the two states, with debate over jurisdiction and impact on surrounding lands.
Exclusive wire reports a devastating blaze at Jackenn Center in Oho. The fire destroyed ten business houses causing estimated losses around twenty thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before gaining control.
The Senate debates ship subsidy and shipping bills as Senator Turver denounces the bill as a lawless piratical raid on the public treasury. The chamber discusses appropriations for Indian and agricultural bureaus while legislators spar over constitutional limits and reforms. The president proposes indemnity provisions for victims of the Tallulah lynching and federal-state cooperation is noted.
Exclusive dispatch notes Senator Chnritos A Towne of Minnesota retired to private life after delivering a long speech on Philippine independence. He spoke 2000 words for which the United States paid 1000 dollars. The session lasted three hours and two minutes. The article notes Browne’s sole senate service since Senator Davis’s death. Mileage totaled 255 dollars. He earned five cents a word or five dollars and fifty cents per minute.
A large newspaper plant in Indiana was gutted by a fire that destroyed the printing presses and type setting machines. Insurance coverage is listed at 15 000 dollars with estimated losses around 40 000. Arrangements are being made to resume regular issues.
Warliligtos January 9 reports a forecast for eastern Pennsylvania with windy coastal conditions. Strong northeasterly winds expected near the coast, with cool temperatures and possible rain spread inland later in the week.
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