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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
1
A Houston correspondent reports disaster across the Lone Star State with cattle and human casualties. Flooded valleys from the Navasota to Brazos bottomlands devastate crops, livestock, and homes, while relief trains deliver provisions to Brookshire and Calvert. Authorities fear hundreds dead and immeasurable property loss.
In Ohanule and Humboldt Kansas on July 5 the Neosho River rose above banks flooding bottomlands and crops. Wheat stacks and barns floated away while hogs cattle and other property suffered losses. The flood risked surpassing the historic high of 1565 with several bridges washed out and a farmer named G Brady drowned while rescuing his crops.
In a drunken quarrel on the Basin outskirts, Samuel Krux was killed after a confrontation with John Larkins and his brothers. Larkins fired two shots wounding Krux fatally. Krux died ten minutes later. Larkins was arrested as the immediate outcome.
John Day, who has managed the New York baseball team through the season, was released today by President Frulman and Fred Hoey. Hoey, a well known trap shooter, was appointed in his place. Frulman said Day did not get the desired result. Hoey has traveled with the team for two years.
New York reports lawyer J C Hon, counsel to Polion Captain Prices, charged with a criminal offense before Judge Moser. He was fined in police court after a self-commitment and paid the fine under protest, stating an appeal would be sought.
At a Beech Creek Philippeburg meeting July 1, con operators of the ooo Crack region and miners representatives adopted a scale of 27 cents per ton for water machine loading. The new scale begins August 1 and runs for one year. the prompt rate is 2% cents per ton.
A man described as Tom Collins shot Jules Perrolante and his wing at a Buffalo location. Perrolante is in critical condition with a bullet wound in the left thigh. Police search for the elderly assailant as Pegrolante and two companions flee on bicycles.
July 1 report states the Mikado issues an imperial edict and cabinet order urging officials and the public to observe courtesy in dealings with foreigners. The measure directs proper behavior in telegram and postal communications and calls for respectful relations in the port city.
Bishop John P. Newman of the Methodist Episcopal Church died in Saratoga New York. Born in New York City on September 1 1800 he entered ministry in 1844 and gained fame as an eloquent preacher and traveler in Europe Palestine and Egypt. He was a trusted adviser to General Grant during his final illness and spoke at Grant's funeral and later at General Logan's funeral.
Special to the Beranton Tribune Wilkes-Barre July 1 A coroner’s inquest concluded the unidentified man found in the Susquehanna River died by unknown causes with no sign of disease or murder clear. The body was placed in the river after death. post mortem showed extensive incisions. Detective Johnson investigates but no clues emerged amid theories of medical students or concealed murder.
A partial account from Canada reports the drowning of L Lafiavello Vander tool and Mie Mores, former town supervisor of Crop and bleatopiead, as bystander attempts to save Mercy who strayed beyond her depth.
The Two Million Coke Company of Trenton New Jersey is to be incorporated today with an authorized capital of Tenn waw. It will operate coal mines and produce coal and coke. Incorporators include Willem T. Diessing Cyrus O. Guffey and Kenneth Molucren all of Jersey City.
Warbington Jale, a president appoints Major Mig Mice to organize the First Regiment under law calling out volunteers. The regiment, in the Twenty-alail Mafinitrs, includes prominent figures and is linked to other infantry units numbered from twenty to Huberyfieity.
New York city holders held a tender today for gold bonds with bids ranging from 15 to 16 percent for portions or all of the issue. The market tone suggested mixed demand as bids were received across the range.
The Neueste Nachrichten prints two letters between admirals Dewey and Von Diederichs dated March 17 and March 4. Dewey acknowledges Von Diederichs’s congratulations on his promotion and expresses pleasure at their reconciliation.
The July 2 Held day gathering of Clan-Na-Gael of Heston featured speakers Willem Mason United States senator from Tulinels George Fred Willing John Dewey of New York and HL Mellen of Worcester with Kedward J. Slattery presiding Mason urged national pride and warned against flag removal while defending non alliance with England urging focus on self government liberty and resisting foreign entanglements.
Spencer Pratt sues in Singapore over an interview claimed to prove he promised Aguinaldo and Filipina readers independence in exchange for support against Aguinaldo. The Straits Settlements Supreme Court issued an injunction barring further publication of John Forman’s book as false and libelous. Similar action reported in Hong Kong.
The War Office, led by the Marquis of Lansdowne, and military chiefs have completed arrangements to deploy 40,000 to 60,000 troops of all arms to South Africa if the situation worsens. Preparations for arrival and distribution of forces are in place.
Morning weather shows showers and variable winds as updates roll in from Scranton and nearby towns. International reports note peace conference concessions and global market movements amid local notices and court developments.
Unknown assailants damaged all the windows of the premier M. Van den Peereboom residence in Anderlecht last night. The Brussels suburb crime occurred as authorities investigate the incident.
A Globe dispatch from St Petersburg reports that an Afghan plan to murder the Ameer failed when a rifle shot wounded a nearby general. The Ameer’s brother Tehak Khan allegedly bribed a rooster to poison the ruler. upon discovery Ishak fled to Russia Asia and the rooster was executed.
A meeting at Homestead last night decided the strike at the Blomestead plant is abandoned as the present time is inopportune. Organizing work will continue to strengthen the union.
Judge Gibbons today delivered an opinion on a South milk commission order banning promobiles on city boulevards. He stated the ordinance is justified by common knowledge that automobiles pose less danger than horses and buggies in urban streets.
Madame Dreyfus and Matthieu Dreyfus visited Captain Dreyfus in Rennes where she showed distress upon leaving. In Paris the council voted to dismiss Bertillon from the Anthropometric department over handwriting evidence in the Dreyfus case. Detective Guenee, who testified against Dreyfus, died today of pulmonary congestion amid rumors of poisoning.
Portland July 2. The fourteenth annual convention of the National Environmental Association opened with welcomes by Governor T. Civeer, Mayor H. A. Blorey and J. We Bcott editor of the Portland Western. Joseph B Mietabe of Boston, president, responded to the address.
York Pennsylvania on July 5 reports negotiations for the purchase of the York match factory by Diamond Match company. An offer of five dollars for every one share is discussed as the local firm with about 200 shares seeks a rapid deal. The plan is to announce formal terms upon completion.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a young daughter of George Tearalt of Wilhabeth town fell into a hospital fountain while playing in the yard of St Joseph's hospital. She drowned after attempting to throw flowers into the water and a flower wreath remained in her hand when the body was recovered.
Allen W. Thurman stated he is not a candidate at this time and has not decided on his name for the Heket or Bevan, nor has he conferred with Bevan regarding the matter. The interview covers the Chilengo conference and regaining view of the presidency.
In Tiorrisburg on July 6 Governor Stone issued a respite for Edwin H. Mendler of Mriv, delaying execution until August. The brief note records a gubernatorial mercy measure affecting a death sentence.
A day’s death notices report Sir Aleyanier Arm elim, former general of the Brivieh navy medical department, with five years on active service. Also noted are O B. Milwaukes Vite and Von O’Leary, a public figure in saloon circles, who died from injuries after a recent incident. Lancaster Matt Diohboe, a veteran theatrical figure, passes tonight after long ties to Bradenbure’s museum, Philadelphia and Huber’s New York, including a season with Pawnee Bill as announcer.
Detroit crowds gathered for the eighteenth annual international Christian Endeavor convention. Rev. Francis B Clark addressed delegates, new trustees were elected, and a grand opening program featured a sunset rally with flags, banners, and a telegram of goodwill from President William McKinley.
Inquiries were received early today asking to confirm rumors that Wadend Russell and Oleeborg, two editors, were wanted for the murder of Rabbi Ginshar on the Peneeh. The rumor cites a death clock late last night but remains unconfirmed.
The list records ships arriving and departing from New York and adjacent ports. Vessels include Hremen Memen Noerdland Anenergys Tetoghy Liverpiel and others docking at Plymouth Cherbourg and Staten Island with destinations such as New York and Hamburg.
At The Hague July 3 American delegates secured a unanimous vote to address the question of private property at sea during war at a special conference to be summoned later. Andrew White led the American plea, stressing immunity from capture and the need for a just, universal rule despite anticipated difficulties. The move won support with reservations from Britain France and Russia, and a parallel decision placed on the agenda the rights and duties of neutral states for the next meeting.
Aberdeen Scotland July 3 The Freedom of Tain Caithness is bestowed on Andrew Carnegie. The town decorated with flags banners and banners to welcome the American industrialist. The provost praises Carnegie for his vast contributions to education and philanthropy noting an amount of 24 000 000 spent in Great Britain and America. Carnegie replies briefly.
Michael Behan a brakeman aboard an avitch engine in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard was caught between a freight depot platform and a box car at 1240 de morte ing and was badly injured about the breast and shoulders. He belongs to Phiteten and was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital.
Readable fragments indicate a Thursday forecast for Pennsylvania with variable winds and the likelihood of fair conditions. The text is incomplete but suggests typical early autumn weather patterns.
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