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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
1
Cleveland July 27 mayor Farley vows to finish the campus plan and crush lawlessness. A special city council committee failed to authorize a semi judicial investigation into the street railway strike. Strikers and sympathizers blame Farley for Troubles while troops deter violence and buses resume service amid boycotts.
New York police court heard Adolph Perkheimer, 48, of East Sixty-ninth Street, claim a six year effort on a model of a pumping device was stolen after burglars broke into a pool room. The youths were charged, held for trial.
Merrill Bunting, postmaster at Bunrvting in Busttex county, was arrested this afternoon on charges of making false returns of canceled stamps for the last pine quarters. His salary depended on the number of stamps, and it is alleged he paid some bills with postage stamps to cover office receipts.
Advices from Port Albert report a bubonic plague case aboard the steamer Nipper Maru after leaving China. A Chinese passenger died and his body was cremated in the ship's furnace to prevent infection.
A brief notice reports the drowning of an individual from North Adams Allegheny who fell into the water and was rescued after a parachute drop near Man Utes punk Cis afternoon. The event occurred in Millediate Michigan with limited readable details.
The Power testimonial committee plans a benefit performance of The White Squadron at the Metropolitan Opera House New York. President McKinley cabinet and Governor Roosevelt back the plan. Cast includes 1000 sailors from Brooklyn Navy Yard in nations scene and Olympian crew as American sailors with 200 sailors promised by Near Admit Osborne. The show runs between October and 7.
Morris Brown, a colored boy about ten, drowned at Heart Lake during a Montrose colored Sunday school picnic. He fell from a boat while jumping between craft and was not recovered by nightfall.
The report recounts the death of Corporal Leonant F. Hayes the only American traitor killed in the Philippines. Sergeant George A. Lashmar describes the first engagement as Hayes was bayoneted by a Filipino and then shot by fellow soldiers. The casualty occurred after Hayes abandoned his unit and aligned with Filipino forces.
Report from Covington says fifty masked men attacked three Mormon elders proselyting near Newton Factory. While William Cunnard aided the mob, shots were fired and Mrs. Cunnard was wounded in the jaw as the elders were captured and driven from two towns in Jasper County.
The Werlinghopgee Shootyre Company pattern works under construction at Kaw Pittsburgh collapsed, killing Joevep Pfister of Kingsville Maryland. Five other workmen were seriously injured, including James Hibernan and W Thompson. The injured were taken to West Penn Hospital. four escaped unharmed.
General Alger and Mire Alger left the home of their daughter Mire Malloy in Thorndale for a two week trip to the New England states. They plan to return in a few days. Both are in good health.
Reports say a cargo steamer struck a vessel carrying creamer on the Volin River and sank with 145 drowned. The captain of the freight ship has been arrested for his role in the incident.
Senator George Perkins reports that British proposals on Lynn Canal port use and Alaska boundary talks are deferred to autumn. Britain aims to keep negotiations alive while Ottawa pressure and Canadian talks loom, with no immediate agreement expected.
Telegrams from Secretary Frank Wiggins of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce ask for 1000 feet of space for the California wines Heauers and fruits exhibit. An export agent for the Muster and Southern cotton mills seeks large space for the exhibit. Other agents wire about American cotton fabrics from New England and the South. One agent represents eighteen major cotton concerns in New England.
Kingston Jamaica July 27 report describes rising tensions between native workers and Indian laborers at Linrumney plantation. An assault on laborers followed a shift to coolies, ending in a victory for the coolies. Police seized eight ringleaders awaiting further developments amid widespread unrest.
In Mount Molly New Jersey on July 2 Charles Kale a Walton farm employee shot and fatally wounded George Wilms while guiding the farm’s chicken nets. Wilms was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Fire destroyed part of Hinwin Garret’s paper warehouse in Hear Pa. Loss estimated around 60 000 dollars, insured. Fire crews battled the blaze and prevented further damage to nearby buildings.
Postmaster at Thorn Hill in Allegheny County is appointed today July 2 by Stoten Bimerick Wik, local authorities announce a formal appointment.
Sheriff Sheets of Fulton County refuses to honor Governor Stone’s requisition for William Darling wanted by New Jersey authorities in the four year old Henry Dunham murder case. Darling is held until $275 is paid, including $47 expenses and $15 for risk. Attorney General Elkin advises honoring the requisition. A carbine or pistol seizure accompanies the standoff.
July 21 report from St Louis states a new city baseball era begins with the St Louis Browne team planned for June next season. The Athletic Park is prepared for use and two major leagues will form the American Association and the National League with clubs listed in each division.
In Denver on July 27 Gue Ttehlin and George Lawler fought a two round exhibition at the Olympic club. The bout drew criticism for weak defense with Lawler absorbing punishment and weathering fouls. Lawler was knocked down in the second round but remained uncounted, and the decision ended with him declared out after repeated slips.
In Trieste Captain Lamberton and three other Olympia officers attended the funeral for sailors killed by a recent explosion attributed to the German torpedo boat Adler. Admiral Dewey toured the suburbs in the afternoon and the Olympia was expected to arrive in New York by early September.
The telegraph company messenger strike ends with all workers returning except six holdouts who formed the strike committee. They refused to be locked out by the company and faced their fate solo.
Harriebaye July 27 Captain James Graham a Civil War veteran shot himself at Middleton while despondent over a lingering illness. He was married and possessed considerable property.
A July meeting in Dublin convened by the mayor moved to inaugurate a fund for erecting a statue of Charles Stewart Parnell. Members of the Hibbetselht committee opposed but the group adopted five resolutions favoring the statue amid stormy reactions.
General Jacob Coxey has bought the old Graft Bennett Co steel plant at Millvale and plans to move it to Maxabron to build a large open hearth steel plant. The new works will employ about two men.
In a local meeting the Women’s Christian Temperance Union passed a unanimous resolution opposing the attorney general and urging President Mekhinie to enforce the anti-canteen law against the vacant canteen issue.
Reports from Fort de France and Santiago de las Caballeros detail the assassination of President Heureaux. Four attackers fired on him as he entered Moca, with companions identified as Jun Piehardy and Horacio Vasquez. The government cements steps toward stability as factions mobilize.
Early reports list numerous upheavals including Cal amba and Alaskan Boundary talks, a riot in Cleveland, and the assassination of President Moureaux. Other items cover budget debates, tax and revenue notes, local legal questions, fire department matters, inspector bullying concerns, and Archbald’s missionary commentary.
The Dewey reception committee announced a city wide fireworks display across all five boroughs with an electrical show at New York and Brooklyn halls for three nights. The panel clarified that newspaper guests would be treated courteously but the city would not cover hotel or personal expenses. Fourteen governors replied affirmatively to invitations to participate in the parade.
James Jeffries sails from New York for Southampton aboard the Fuerst Bhanerekh. He is accompanied by his brother Jobin and Kowa Nel, with admirers presenting gifts in his first class cabin. After London he plans to box Jem Smith in Paris and stage exhibitions in London and Paris.
A Jersey City freight handlers committee met Pennsylvania Railroad Superintendent Shephard to demand an increase in wages from 17 to 20 cents per hour. He could not grant the request but promised to escalate the matter to company officers with belief a reasonable decision would follow. The committee appeared dissatisfied, and a strike is not expected.
In the Wardner strike murder case, Putt Corcoran is found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced by Judge Stewart to seventeen years in the penitentiary. Juror resistance lasted six hours before the verdict.
Pennsylvania pensions and related notices list names and places including Wesly J. Devine at Skinner's Eddy Wyoming and Sealah Dalley of Tobyhanna with figures, plus widows such as Susanna Nungerson of Red Rock Luserne and other entries, reflecting a miscellany of payment and beneficiary details. The notice covers multiple locations and individual pension allocations with varying amounts.
A large Glenville crowd witnessed strong pacing and trotting times led by Hatto in the 2:08 Pace and Abbot in the 2:08 trot. Hydrogen upset Dillard in a tight 9:11 pace, while Surport won the 2:16 trot after swift heats.
The Hague delegates spent the day drafting definite acts to ensure that non signatory powers adhere to the arbitration convention only with unanimous consent of the signatory powers. Count Nigra led the Tallon delegation in proposing such a provision, but no other power opposed. The conference adopted the preamble on foe and customs of war and amended the Geneva convention for material war. The two conventions remain undinged and the arbitration system awaits Great Britain’s assent as an incentive to the plan.
The Cremation of Mrs Ingersoll at Frye Pond drew a quiet gathering of family and close friends. The organ was silent as the retort cooled and the ashes were placed in a canister and then the urn before being taken home by the Ingersoll family.
Fire at Mall Creek five miles north of Wilkes-Barre destroys George Bheldock’s hut Samuel Middleman’s general store two dwellings owned by Mrs John Kinney and the new erection by Janes McGrouurty. Suspected incendiary origin.
Three members of Walter and Warthem family were poisoned on Tuesday. A married daughter was arrested today and confessed to planting pollen in the family coffer.
Fire at Smith and McNeil's restaurant on Washington Street, New York, caused extensive damage. A woman suffered severe facial injuries and other burns.
Brigadier-General R. H. Hall’s force reports the capture of Calamba on Laguna de Bay with American casualties listed as four killed and twelve wounded. The advance aimed to harass insurgents. Filipino supply rumors from Japan and ongoing negotiations for released Spaniards are noted amid broader Manila war coverage.
President and Mrs McKinley spend a calm day at Motel Chimpinin in Plattsburg S W. The president walks in the park and along the Adirondack shore while Mrs McKinley rests in her suite. The afternoon he learns of a foreign death and sends condolences. The weekly siop at the hotel is held without them.
Ships listed include Porgt Bis narek bound for Tanburg and tirowhemd tase enroute to New York. Queens town Bailyil Teutonic sails for New York with Rotterdam and Arcivel from New York. Rotertam arrives from New York and Mulowne via Spiarndam to New York.
Forecast for Friday warns of threatening conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with potential continuation into Saturday. Winds from the west and southwest are expected with improving conditions later.
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