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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1894
Page
1
The Senate struggles over the conference report on tariff legislation with key motions to recede from amendments and adopt further conference demands. Democratic leaders warn of possible delay while Republicans press to push the bill, and strategic adjournment hopes surface amid looming votes.
Debs, head of the American Railway Union, defends against accusations of misusing union funds and attacks on the movement. A letter to Debs includes a $1000 check with supportive text. The defense team for Debs, Howard, Kelcher, and Rogers plans a vigorous challenge to the injunction at Judge Grroacup's court tomorrow morning.
Bathoonte reports Thomas Shakespeare Locker is not known in Baltimore and no trace of him exists. He has no account at the National Howard Bank. If a Chicago drawn check received by President Dabs is from that bank, the instrument is fraudulent.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on July 22 Judge Seeds found four teenage Baton strikers guilty of contempt of court and sentenced them to 15 to 50 days in jail. Judge Leeds approved receivership actions for the Santa Fe road discharging strikers and replacing them with new workers in New Mexico. Those who fail to perform duties may be deemed to have quit the company, and new hires must remain employed only if competent and non interfering.
Washington July 82 The senate investigating committee will resume sessions tomorrow with two New York figures as witnesses. A broker and a newspaper man with alleged knowledge of the latest sugar scandal facts are slated to testify, though their names remain suppressed.
Senator Harris recounts interviews with President and Democrats on tariff bill concessions. He says some southern Democrats resisted changes but ultimately backed the bill to avoid McKinley era rates. He warns foes Caffery and Blanchard may delay final passage but cannot defeat it.
General Wheeler speaks to Vice President Wicken urging immediate Paullman company action on operating its works. State threats to order hands off if deadline not met, with Governor Altgeld opposing further state expenses.
Carl Brown and seventy Coxey's army members reach Wilminatos from Washington and plan to stay north of the ovy line until Tuesday. They expect Coxey to join tomorrow and then head to Atlantic City for a bath in the ocean before continuing to New York.
A meeting of Burwind-White coal miners at Houtzdale Pa elected a committee to travel to Philadelphia to attempt a settlement with the company. The group was instructed not to accept less than the Altoona scale of 45 cents per ton for coal.
In Gauspuna Illinois on July 22 Zack Brown a wealthy barber with a white wife took the boat Josephine from Rock Island with a party of excursionists Brown sought to have the captain's sister in law hat with him and the scene suggested racial tension as the narrative begins to unfold.
A captain regarded Brown’s remark as an insult and responded by placing him in irons and locking him in the ship’s hold, escalating tension aboard the vessel.
July 22 report notes Admiral Walker and the warship Philadelphia ordered home from Honolulu. Citizens and officials debate whether the United States will allow the new republic of Hawaii to stand alone without American military presence in Pearl Harbor. Secretary Hurbert says no immediate plan to send the cruiser Charleston to Honolulu to replace Philadelphia.
Paris July 22 Zimmerman dominated the Caden prize bicycle event at Velodrome De La Seine. He swept the 2000 metre heat and the 1000 metre final with ease, beating Harry Wheeler and Medinger. In the one mile handicap Zimmerman started from scratch and overtook the field to finish five lengths ahead of Jacquelin. Mercier rode third from a 90 metre start. His victory drew wild spectator enthusiasm.
A Chicago Herald error sparks reports of a plan to unite labor under a single federation. The proposed alliance would absorb railroad brotherhoods and the American Labor union to cover all non railroad workers, with a wage readjustment demand and a possible general walkout if refused. The scheme reportedly targets Debs and Gompers factions to broaden influence across labor.
Waiting for requisition papers, the sharper Curtis remains in the station house awaiting transfer to New York state to answer grand larceny charges tied to a Utica bicycle theft. Inquiries may reveal other crimes, and it’s expected he will be absent for several years.
Veteran officer Garrell celebrates seven years on the police force today and marks seventeen since appointment by Mayor McKune on July 24, 1870. He has missed only half a night of duty due to sickness and remains in perfect health and highly regarded for reliability and efficiency.
The House passed a joint resolution by more than two thirds proposing a constitutional amendment for the election of United States senators by the people. After voting, the House adjourned until Monday.
Reports from Yokohama to Washington describe Yunnan and Canton outbreaks spreading toward Hong Kong and Japanese ports. The US Surgeon General warns strict quarantine and cautions on rags fabrics and embroideries from China to prevent cross Pacific contagion.
The funeral for Harry Tt. Madison will be tomorrow at 2 PM from John Tunstall’s residence on BC Washington avenue. Fire department members and the Thirteenth regiment will attend. Madison was a famed fire chief and Union lodge Mason born in Shobola Pike county and educated at Wyoming Seminary. His death deeply affects the city and newspaper staff alike. Firehouses are draped in mourning.
An obituary notes the passing of Mr Madison with respect from the community. It mentions his daughter, whose age is given in another column, and acknowledges his prominence in military circles as recognized by Tue Trisone's military writer Critic.
The chemical engine built by Charles T. Holloway in Baltimore arrives Saturday afternoon and is housed at Phenix Engine house. It draws water and soda to charge its cylinders with a lever system allowing instant attack and no hose unrolling. A public exhibition is planned next Wednesday at 4 pm near Johnson's banner.
A second Boston Store hall session on forming a Scranton Irish Catholic council grew stormy as factions clashed over resolutions. Disputes centered on naming and membership rules, with several societies threatening withdrawal and a motion to adjourn ending the meeting.
Local sports scene heats up as Mike Keeley faces arrest after a dispute with the Plungers who claimed winnings from a Virago 440 tol shot event at city pool shops. Plunkett arranged terms and Keeley anticipated the anime treatment. suit filed Saturday seeks full payout. Court appearance not aired in aldermanic court today.
Forecast for Monday in Eastern Pennsylvania calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Light northeast winds will become variable later.
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