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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
1
Indictments aim at union leaders over rail disruption as federal grand jury probes managers. Chicago area reports a tense calm with troops on standby and stockyards resuming activity amid widespread patriotic displays and shipments moving.
Debs papers seized at night in Chicago were ordered returned by General Olney after a telegram to Special Assistant Walker. The action followed a United Press dispatch and involved counsel in Chicago and Washington. The notice argues that seizure, even if lawful, should be publicly disavowed and papers returned without delay.
A dated dispatch quotes Attorney General Oneny urging no resort to measures that threaten personal rights. He notes the government is strong and its cause righteous, and requests a wire report of events and actions taken under current instructions.
American Railway union officials met with Grand Master Sovereign Kinney of the Knights of Labor and local trades leaders to craft a broad general strike plan. They forecast over 500000 potential protesters, though current strike counts were far lower, with meetings ongoing tonight and through the weekend to decide unified action.
Chicago July 11 the Pullman company refused to arbitrate with employees despite a delegation led by Mayor Fingres of Detroit and Mayor Hopkins of Chicago carrying telegrams from fifty mayors urging arbitration. company officials argued the plants operated at a loss and reopening would worsen finances, ending the conference with a firm rejection of arbitration.
Henry G. Holbert, a Pullman director, denies reports of stockholder revolt over Mr. Pullman. He says no movement to oust Pullman exists, cites extensive backing and letters of support. Annual stockholders meeting is planned for October with confidence in Pullman’s leadership.
Washington July 11 Articles of impeachment against any cabinet officer require a majority in the house and two thirds in the senate to convict. Little hope remains that a case could be made against the attorney general based on his course. Continued on Page ?.
Civil unrest erupts as California strikers clash with militia along the river bank near Sacramento. Reports say sharpshooters from Dunsmuir fired first, a cavalry unit was promised, and martial law may be imposed as trains face disruption and casualties mount.
President and advisers confer at the White House over the Sacramento and Oakland disorder. Officials including Lamont Thurber Bissell Gresham and Olney discuss the situation while awaiting Brigadier General Rager's report. Miles reports no daytime disorders and positive outlook while labor leaders and business figures commend the administration.
Judge Willama Paapennuia declares school boards and city councils may enforce mandatory vaccination for all pupils. The Williamsport case Andrew Doffield against the Williamaport school district upheld an ordinance requiring a physician vaccination certificate for attendance. The ruling follows a smallpox epidemic in Williamsport and surrounding areas.
The court refused to issue a writ mandating admission of a student to a public school despite a board resolution. The lower court ruling was affirmed, with Justice Williams noting the decision lies within school board discretion and only abuse justifies court supervision.
In Phillipsburg Pa miners suspend work at several mines after compromise rates paid for a work post. At Wigton's shaft in Morrisdale 300 Munson miners march to back strikers and threaten 40 cent pay. District President Bradley and Wilton plan to intervene. An airhouse at Baltic mine was burned.
Special report corrects earlier Tribune claims about Mrs Paul’s death from morphine. It states Rev. Joan W Harrison did attend at the bedside and attempted antidotes, while refuting accusations that Harrison fled or lied. The dispatch asserts the prior account was ignorant or malicious.
Colonel Thornton A. Washington a direct descendant of General Washington died in Washington. He was a great grandson of Colonel Samuel Washington, older brother of the Father of His Country. Born near Charlestown West Virginia he attended Princeton and West Point and served in the regular army before resigning to join the Confederacy. At his death he worked in the general land office.
Misa Addie Harden, aged 16, changed herself to a tree six miles east of Suerman Texas after a failed romance with Bailey. She left a last message to her mother alleging deceit by the young man. A warrant was sworn out and Bailey was jailed yesterday.
Items include an authentic Napoleon shirt sold at Hotel Drouot for 30 dollars from a list of high bids, a Shakespeare folio copy bid at 2 175 pounds, and a Townley estates swindle remand. The Grand Duchess Xenia engagement includes grand carriages, while a plague in China reports 1 800 deaths. A 16-year-old girl in Sicily is exiled after rioting, and French courts assess damages in a Cable Company dispute.
Pending strike in the Trenton potteries was settled today through the intervention of Senator Smith. Congress has passed the mining claims exemption bill awaiting presidential signature. The Sugar trust investigation testimony totals 622 pages with a 32 page index. Senate debate on the Nicaragua canal bill continues with Dolph urging government aid and control but criticizing the $7,000,000 grant to the company.
Three annual appropriation bills pass in the Senate including diplomatic and consular, invalid pension, and Military Academy bills. Senator Daniels withdraws a proposed arbitration endorsement amid Republican opposition, while the House approves a rail land grants forfeiture measure expanding to 54 million acres. Tariff talks adjourn for the day with progress noted but key disagreements on coal iron ore and sugar.
Frank Decker long thought dead by his brother Marion Decker head of Standard Cash Register Co East Stroudsburg and friends has been found alive in Wells Minnesota. Morton Decker received a telegram weeks ago reporting his brother very sick, the first hint of life in five years.
Four fresh shocks were felt in Constantinople today as tremors toppled buildings. At Stamboul many houses collapsed and the grand bazaar Jewish quarter fell causing chaos. Dozens are buried and casualties unknown with over 150 reported beneath rubble.
Antwerp July 11. The tank steamer Agoff collided with the United States Steamer Chicago in the roadstead. Both vessels were damaged above the water line with the Chicago anchored at the time. The Azoff’s chain was carried away causing drift toward the Chicago. Damage to the cruiser not considered serious.
Forecast for Thursday calls for fair eastern Pennsylvania conditions with evening showers and thunderstorms. Southwest winds, slightly warmer in the south. western Pennsylvania to expect scattered showers, southwest winds, and a warmer trend in the southwest portion.
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