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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
1
London reports steady kingly improvement after surgery as Queen Alexandra reviews colonial troops. Crowds roar as Duke of Connaught leads cheers, Royal family receives warmth from Canadian arch to Whitehall, with path to coronation largely religious.
Queen Alexandra appeared at the colonial troops review on Constitution Hill as 2,500+ units from across the empire marched past Buckingham Palace and the Mall. Canadian detachment led with 600 men while natives from various colonies marched in diverse attire. The Queen’s health seemed improved as cheers rang out and royal observers noted renewed public optimism about the King’s condition.
London July 1 Queen Elizabeth II or more precisely the monarch appeared at a palace window as Indian troopers passed by. She stepped onto the balcony with two grandchildren and bowed to the saluting troops while Prince Edward joined in the gesture amid enthusiastic cheers from the guards.
In convention Minnesota Republicans nominate a full state ticket led by Governor Samuel W. Van Sant and Lieutenant Governor Ray W. Jones with Secretary of State Peter B. Hanson. The platform backs Roosevelt for reelection and calls for an eight hour day on public authority work, Sunday labor limits where possible, cap and labor harmony, and use of union labels on state supplies where feasible.
Harrisburg July 1 Arrangements for the division encampment of the National Guard of Pennsylvania at Gettysburg July 12 are taking form. Beginning today 7000 tents will be shipped from the state arsenal to the camp site and a large force of workers will prepare the grounds for the guard’s arrival.
The Associated Press reports from Harrisburg that architect Joseph M. Huston of Philadelphia has led a team two weeks on metal drawings for the new capitol buildings and will soon complete them. The capital commission will convene at the executive department at noon on July 9 to review the plans.
Exclusive AP report from Harrisburg shows State Treasurer Harris listing a June balance of 10,424,621.72 dollars in the general fund at the close of yesterday's business.
A July 1 Cambridge Springs session of the State Bar Association heard reports on a state board of examiners and a moving of action to the Superior court for recommendation. Debates postponed a uniform stock transfer law and divorce proceedings reform, with committee reorganized. Richmond T. Jones and Samuel W. Cooper spoke on business corporations and abolition of breach of promise actions.
A board of inquiry appointed by Bishop Dudley meets at St Stephen's Church to investigate alleged violations of church canons and vows by Bishop Talbot. The panel, including two clergymen and two laity from several dioceses, will act like a grand jury in private with Talbot not attending or represented, and findings to be reported to the house of bishops.
Arrangements set for King Victor Emmanuel to visit Czar in St Petersburg this month and Emperor William in Berlin in August. The Drei Bund renewal noted. Rome will not host Vienna due to Francis Joseph’s refusal to visit, to avoid offending the pope.
The Irish relief bill introduced by George Wyndham proposes a free grant of £100,000 for harbor works on the west coast. Districts would maintain the projects with a government annual contribution of £1,600.
Exclusive: Allentown report states the electric light plant of Lehigh Valley Traction was totally destroyed by a blaze tonight. Six men on duty fought the flames with sand and water but could not control the fire. The plant reportedly housed two 60 horsepower engines thirteen dynamos an alternating machine and seven boilers.
Exclusive Wire from Harrisburg reports puddlers at the Harrisburg rolling mills and Chesapeake rail works receive raises to 1.50 dollars per ton. The mill men gain a five percent wage increase, marking the highest pay in the lower Susquehanna valley in over a decade.
York July 1 Two hundred workers at the Standard Chain company plants in York walked off the job today demanding a twenty percent wage increase and recognition of their union.
Pekin reports Shanghai bankers commission is notified of China's refusal to pay the July indemnity installment unless at the April 1 exchange rate. U S minister Conger quote supports China while ministers debate United States policy versus protocol. Britain suggests silver payment relief to 1910, others see further complication.
The House special committee chaired by Dalzell released its report on the Danish West Indies purchase. It found no evidence that any member of Congress was offered bribes or received consideration to influence the treaty. It concluded there was no corruption by U S officials in the negotiations.
The Binghamton meet on July 1 opening with favorites winning the first two events. Antea upset Liggie Lanning to take the final race by a gate margin. In pacing 2.13 class Prince A. won all three heats with May Wilkes second. 2.19 class Annie M. swept three heats with Black Diamond second. Trotting 2.16 class Antea won heats two three and five. Lizzle Lanning won heats one and four. Zanonla placed third.
Very quietly and without ceremonies the body of Lord Pauncefo te, British ambassador to the United States, was moved from Rock Creek cemetery to a Baltimore and Ohio train. The British embassy staff joined the journey to Annapolis for funeral rites, then the cruiser Brooklyn sailed that night with the female delegation for England.
Exclusive wire reports ships arriving and clearing at Clyde and English Channel ports. Vessels include Kurfuerst Bremen Hohensollern Genoa Naples Majestic Liverpool St Louis Southampton Kronprinz Wilhelm Bremen Plymouth and Cherbourg calls. Noordam Kaiserin Maria Theresia Oceanic New York Queenstown arrivals noted.
State committee of the Union party met in Philadelphia to call a state convention on September 3. Representation will be two delegates per senator and representative. The group opposed endorsing Judge Pennypacker and was divided on Pattison. Frank M. Ritter chaired the meeting with about forty members from numerous districts.
Fire at the Peerless Plush company mill at Franklin and Keene streets in Paterson wiped out the building and stock, estimated at 150000 dollars. The loss on buildings alone is placed at 100000 dollars. Origin of the blaze unknown. firemen arrived after it had gained headway. Insurance is reported to cover the loss.
George W. Guthrie accepted the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor amid protest stating the nomination was made without his consent. He urged Citizens to serve where called as the party supports fusion in the election and pledges reform and condemnation of the last legislature and Governor Stone.
The American Woolen Company treasurer reports that many sympathetic strikes over five months were believed to be led by the Textile Union of Rhode Island. He says fake circulars bore the name of George A. Ballard and an unwarranted endorsement by the Textile Union. He adds Ballard and the union did not authorize their names to be used in the strikes.
United States District Attorney Gould announced in the prebate court that William S. Yeatman, former disbursing clerk of the War Department, died April 20, 1901 as a defaulter. The suspected defalcation totals about $18,000, with the government planning to recover the full amount. The loss was uncovered recently and traced to voucher manipulation.
President Roosevelt with Secretaries Hay Bhaw Moody Hitchcock and Wilson plus Postmaster General Payne went to the capitol to aid Congress in closing hours. In his senate wing room he argued the Philippine civil government bill, the naval appropriation bill and other measures before adjournment.
The Clearfield county Republican convention endorsed W. C. Arnold for congress and A. B. Patton for state senate. Harry Boultin and Fred Schofield were named for the assembly with W. Goss for county treasurer. H. F. P. Chase was re elected county chairman in a harmonious session.
Exclusive AP report from Wilkes-Barre says there is no truth to a message from Pottaville claiming a meeting of the three diary boards of the United Mine Workers would be held to consider operator arbitration propositions. The statement was made at President Mitchells headquarters.
The Associated Press dispatch reports in Philadelphia that talks over a change in trunk line rights between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Postal Telegraph-C Cable Company have not yet been finalized. Officials say no physical connection has been made to the railroad right of way and rumors point to potential litigation with Western Union once a new contract is executed.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on July 1 striking day laborers oppose the four day week for miners. They allege the plan keeps output steady while reducing wages for laborers and threaten to strike next week. Coal cars move to unorganized districts and to Connellsville coke region.
The race committee declines to disqualify Marcel Renault for missing a Floridsdorf control stop, affirming him as first to arrive. Henri Farman takes second, Edmond wins third, Maurice Farman fourth, and Zborowski fifth.
Fearing resumption of operations, strikers' pickets were stationed at each colliery and workers trying to go in were turned back. Some trolley cars with non union passengers were boarded by pickets who urged them to return home. A few non unionists who persisted were rough handled.
The steamship Cambridge of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic railroad was blown ashore today at Claiborne during a heavy gale. She lies high and dry on the flats with little water around and uncertain prospects for refloating unless winds shift. The situation is described as critical.
President Roosevelt laid the corner stone for the Grace Memorial Church building at Fifteenth and O streets. The Dutch Reformed church edifice will be used for worship of Almighty God with Rev. Dr. J. A. Hoffheins delivering the dedication sermon.
Fire of unknown origin gutted the composing room of the Allentown Democrat at dawn. Nine people sleeping overhead escaped suffocation. The blaze also damaged Palace millinery, J. J. Fink’s saloon, and T. Lehr’s store and shoe factory. total loss insured.
Exclusive dispatch from Bethlehem reports Dr. 8 B Newton, formerly of Lafayette College, signing a three year contract with Lehigh University for its football squad. The deal is valued at $2000.
A July 1 Senate session featured a prolonged clash over the Philippine question with Carmack Spooner Culberson McComas and Lodge. The conference report on the Philippine government bill passed with little opposition and a resolution thanking President Pro Tem Frye was adopted.
Speaker Henderson declared the house adjourned without day amid a joyous scene. Spectators packed the galleries as about two thirds of members filled the floor. The chamber erupted in songs including My Country Tis of Thee Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner.
Daily weather notes show high 78 degrees and low 59 with humidity and precipitation data unreadable in places. The fragment indicates general atmospheric readings for the date with missing values noted.
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