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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1897
Page
1
Foreign coal begins to figure in the Pittsburgh market as miners extend walkouts. West Virginia runs and camp relief push the supply network while leaders seek broader participation. Prices rise to 1.50 a ton elsewhere and 1.35 to 1.50 in various depots as disruption spreads.
Detroit July 1 delegates debated officers and next meeting place for the National Republican convention. Omaha won the vote for the 1907 gathering amid disorder as Dallas Chicago Baltimore and Omaha competed with Omaha ultimately chosen by roll call.
Reports from Wall Street claim John Calhoun and F H Prince of Boston planned placing foreign funds in the New York Susquehanna and Western system and possible extension to western Pennsylvania via Head Crowk. An informed source cautions the statements are doubtful and likely untrue.
Harrisburg July 11 reports list bills approved by the governor. A state mining bureau in connection with the Department of Internal Affairs is authorized, liquor license transfers between districts and premises are allowed, and provisions for weighing are included.
The text discusses coal from miners and aims to prevent danger by enforcing safeguards in the anthracite regions. It proposes examination of persons seeking employment as miners to ensure competency and safety for workers.
Philadelphia July 14 reports list several Supreme Court orders and judgments. Cases include Freedman v Providence Insurance, Lidia E Kelley v R Kelley with land division in favor of plaintiffs, Gite H Boyd v American Carbon Brick Co reversed, Edmund Gumner v Pardon Barber venire de novo awarded, Frank Smith v Altoona and Phillipsburg RR affirmed, Anthony Mullen v Union Central Life Insurance reversed with venire de novo.
At the London Joint Stock Bank meeting the chairman cited Japan importing 50,000 to bolster the gold standard while America held most bullion from late 164. Harvest prospects look strong for both nations, but domestic crops are less favorable. New York gold shipments likely won't be large. Trade outlook improves with signs of U S recovery. resolution of currency and engineering disputes could accelerate better times for the United States and England.
In Batavia New York July 14 the trial of Howard C Benham for allegedly poisoning his wife Mrs Benham continues with his mother testifying in his favor. She says Mrs Benham often complained of illness and neared collapse in the months before her death. She also found carbolic acid and boxes of white powders in Benham’s bathroom and notes there was no froth at death.
United States Revenue Agent Spalding and deputies raided the Fraix Hill brewery in Trenton New Jersey on July 1 amid suspicions of revenue law violations. A adjoining saloon was found where beer was drawn from un stamped kegs.
Torrential rain in the past twenty four hours swelled Baratoga Lake Lake George and nearby bodies by six inches causing unprecedented water level increases across the region.
In Salt Lake City Utah on July 15 Hon W J Bryan president of the Trans Mississipp i congress addressed a large audience. He voiced hope for western progress and irrigation water for Democrats of the Rockies. A bouquet was presented to him by Mrs Warren of Colorado as Congress resumed its business.
A Havana news dispatch reports 80 wealthy Spanish merchants and bankers arrested on charges of selling merchandise and medicines to Cuban patriots. Notable arrestees include ex mayor Antonio Quesada and druggist Jose Sarra. estimates place Capit al Arenciles at 12 million and others over 2 million. Allegations of blackmail and a demand for 100000 are linked to the case.
Chattanooga Tenn July 1 The Seventh International convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America opened in Chattanooga with about four thousand delegates and prominent Baptist leaders in attendance. The opening featured a song service and an inspiring choir performance while President Chapman delivered the opening address. Dr H W Reed announced standing committees and topic leaders for the gathering.
Heavy rains raised the Kennebec River to fresher height at Madison Maine causing a log jam at the Madison railroad bridge. Booms of the Manufacturing Investment Company held about 15,000,000 feet of logs many rushed downstream. River backwater inundated roads and lowland travel is impossible. river drivers suspended operations until the jam clears.
Privy Councillor Dr. von Preyer is reported dead in Wiesbaden. The Berlin announcement cites his official title and notes his passing on July 4.
Grace Stevenson daughter of Boston real estate magnate James Stevenson was located in Lexington Kentucky after vanishing April 2. A reward of $10000 was offered. She traveled from Boston to Kansas City then Cincinnati before arriving in Lexington to avoid recognition. Her parents were unaware of her whereabouts.
A Paris dispatch quotes a rumor that Spain and Japan have agreed to an offensive alliance against the United States to protect Cuba and Hawaii. Washington officials dismiss the report as lacking basis and say no such understanding has reached the State Department. Both nations’ ministers are away from Paris and Washington.
Dr C B Cadwallader, heir to an old Philadelphia clan, wed Bridget Mary Ryan, once his housemaid from Tipperary. The marriage, after attempts to civilly unite in Catholic rites, followed her joining St Pauls Episcopal Church. The bride is 21. the groom hails from a famed Cadwallader line. They depart for a brief wedding trip.
State Factory Inspector James Campbell arrived in Pittsburg and will stay two weeks to enforce laws regulating flour and meat product manufacture. The move follows Bakers' League influence with enforcement duty assigned to the inspector and assistants after talks with Superintendent Crosby Gray of the Pittsburg health bureau to plan prosecutions.
Reports describe a range of incidents from a Gophers game loss in Oklahoma City to a Mexican study trip for Billy Bryan. Stories cover Spanish soldiers selling arms in Cuba, a woman suffrage bill in English Parliament, Kansas City jail fines paid, a climber’s fatal Mt Hood fall, a New Jersey woman drinking hellebore and recovering, a cow attack in Delaware, a Norwegian bicycle drowning, rail engine tests at South Jersey, a York man shot for going with another woman, Vienna or Berlin talks on tariffs, and a California actress jumping from a dock after failing in life.
Washington July 15. Conferees from the House and Senate struggle over the sugar rate in the Dingley tariff schedule delaying any agreement. House insists on the original schedule while Senate offers minor concessions on low-grade raw sugars. Speakers warn delay could affect passage as other tariff items near settlement.
Constantinople July 15 Tewfik Pash directing Turkish peace negotiations told the ambassadors that a satisfactory reply to the objective note would be presented this evening. His assurance raises hope Turkey will meet the powers demands as Thessaly faces widespread Turkish illness. The Porte plans reinforcements to Crete and prepares transport vessels.
In San Francisco, Jery M. Rev. Hugh Lamont, Blanche Lamont’s uncle, visited Theodore Durrant at San Quentin. Lamont says evidence points to Durrant’s guilt yet his demeanor seemed innocent, and he intended no public disclosure of their private conversation.
The dialogue notes Durrant declaring his innocence and hoping evidence would prove it before death, while acknowledging execution may occur. The other speaker counters with belief in guilt, asserting forthcoming evidence if he is innocent.
Richmond police arrested Joseph Hy Fife, a 20 year old negro, on suspicion of attempting to assault two white women. He was identified by both victims and jailed to face a special grand jury.
The state board of charities told Governor Hastings it can reduce maintenance appropriations by five percent for most institutions for the next two years without serious harm, except Harrisburg Line Hospital where building needs protection. Institutions named include Bethseda hospital, Fitteburg West Side hospital, Mahanoy City hospital, Hospital for Incurables Philadelphia, and several others in Philadelphia Allegheny Pittsburgh and Williamsport.
A conference at the British foreign office saw a joint bi metalism plan from the United States and France. Delegates included Hay Wolcott Stevenson Paine Balfour and Hamilton for their nations with Court expectations Britain may respond later. An international conference could be summoned in the United States with Britain aboard. The exact ratio was not set but US favors 16 and France 154.
During the celebration in St Johns New foundland the French engineer Lerecque placed a powder charge in a recently fired cannon. The cannon discharged and he was killed. His family will receive a pension from the French government.
The Altoona dry goods firm Cook Salmond Cowden was seized by the sheriff on executions totaling 257 06 in favor of L. W. Cook of Williamsport. The stock estimated at about $110,000.
About twenty five men were laid off at the Bethlehem government works over two days as Senate action fixates armor plate price at 300 dollars per ton. The move follows the senate's price decision affecting the contract and payrolls.
Mid-Lieutenant RK F Peary arrived in Boston and will immediately prepare to depart for Greenland to establish a supply base for a prospective North Pole expedition in 1599.
Brief items across sports and society include Thirteenth Brigade Rifle Match winner Billy Bryan’s faith in the Great West Conferees discuss tariff bill details with sugar not resolved. Scranton beats Rochester 2 to 1 in a sport highlight. Local pool race Keogh defeats Clearwater. Loyal Temperance Legion reunion and Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meeting preparations are noted along with council sessions and county news.
The Thirteenth’s brigade rifle team posted 1 399 points to the Twelfth’s 1 161 final scores. Mount Gretna reports show drills and parades with 2 711 at duty, 15 sick, and 40 absent. General Gobin improves after asthma attack as camp plans move to departure on Saturday.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp Lewis Merrill Mt Gretna July 15 The Thirteenth led by Captains Dimmick and McCausland won the brigade match at Mt Gretna range with 1999 points while the Twelfth was second at 1161 and the Ninth lowest at 680 Company B posted the top company score and the brigade awaits orders on camp break. Dress parade drew a large crowd as heat and fatigue marked the final camp day amid rumors of Pittsburg settlement orders and guard transfers.
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