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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
A long report from the anthracite fields notes limited disturbances as strikers press for engineers and pump runners while operators rely on reserve workers. Citizens in Shamokin and nearby towns face arrests and patrols as violence flares briefly. officials fear clashes as nonunion crews take over pump work.
Exclusive dispatch reports ongoing recruitment of coal and iron police for the anthracite strike region. A detective agency manager says they have already sent hundreds of men to the mines and can fill quotas with experienced officers, coordinating with the Reading railroad to forward recruits to strike centers.
The New York City Department of Water Supply Gas and Electricity protested to the board of health against using soft coal in the city. One hundred thirty four notices were sent to hotels factories apartments breweries and railroad companies warning them of the ordinance against soft smoke.
Agents seeking experienced firemen and pump runners for immediate employment out of town. Advertisements in newspapers promise good pay, but agencies refuse to disclose how many workers have been secured.
Exclusive wire reports in Lansing detail General W L White testimony implicating Ell R Sutton Detroit regent of the state university in the Michigan military clothing frauds. Sutton previously acquitted in Ingham County court after a lengthy trial. White says Sutton received his share of profits via the fictitious Minors Supply company.
The June 3 Chicago meeting of Irish Americans drew about 8000 attendees at the auditorium with Bourke Corkran as lead speaker. Colonel Finerty and Thomas Moran presided as crowd outside pressed for a just stand against England’s coercion in Ireland.
Wilkes Barre Pa June 3 Fifteen hundred kegs of powder exploded when a lightning bolt struck a building at the Oliver Powder works on the mountain south of town. The plant had been closed due to a coal miners strike and no one was hurt. Superintendent William McDonald was nearby as the two small powder buildings were wiped out. The loss is estimated at 47000 logs.
At a mass meeting of Yale students in New Haven Connecticut on June 1 John M Driesbach of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania was elected president and manager of the Yale navy exclusive wire reports.
London reports the war secretary cites 25 065 Boer prisoners with 783 under sixteen and 1 025 over sixty. King Edward congratulates Kitchener Milner and delivers royal dispatches as Lords prepare to receive a peace message. Pope and London papers mark the end of hostilities with cautious approval of terms.
George Kennan accompanied by Messia Juccada and Varian arrived at Fort de France at 1 a m after a twelve day absence. Professor Angelo Heilprin and Leddbetter expected to reach Port de France tonight. Heilprin, Kennan, and Varian ascended Mount Pelee and peered into the crater, noting the incandescent musa within. All explorers in good health with no accidents despite hardships.
Negotiations are under way between the Pennsylvania railroad and Postal Telegraph to run the rail line telegraph system after the Western Union contract ends in about six months. A railroad official noted a meeting with company officials but could not predict the outcome. He expressed belief the service would pass to another company after December 1.
Exclusive dispatch from Chicago reports a day of violent clashes as police battled rioters while meat wagons moved with non union drivers. Dozens were hurt and over fifty arrested as crowds attacked wagons and traffic collapsed downtown. Police used batons and revolvers with no shots fired. Peak unrest followed by a fresh march as 1,300 nonunion drivers joined store strikes.
Baltimore reports hardly a week of anthracite remaining due to miner strikes. Soft coal demand rises as hard coal scarce. Maryland firms ship more soft coal to New York and elsewhere, tightening local supply. In Reading, stockpiles at Schuylkill plants are low with some furnaces able to run only weeks. Large shipments of soft coal from Western Pennsylvania and Virginia expected to ease the crunch.
Partial returns from all counties show the Democratic lead of Chamberlain over Furnish is shrinking. By these figures Chamberlain holds a margin of about 500 votes, but complete results could erase his advantage.
Rome dispatch confirms Monsignor Falconio named papal delegate to the United States, succeeding Cardinal Martinelli. Selection reported by Central News.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will inaugurate a twenty hour train between New York and Chicago on June 15 named the Pennsylvania Special. It will run daily, with accommodations including dining and sleeping cars, departing New York at 1.55 p.m. and arriving Chicago at 8.45 a.m. next day. Extra fares apply: 8 dollars New York to Chicago, 6 to Philadelphia to Chicago, 4 to New York to Pittsburgh.
In Huntingdon County Howard B. Butz Thomas W Montgomery and others named to run for governor John P Elkin opponents in York County elected six uninstructed state convention delegates Deliberations show split on instructions with Elkin seeking support across counties. Center county endorses Woodward for governor and names Wetsel and Kepler for the legislature.
The Citizens party held conventions in eight legislative districts to complete its organization. A central committee was elected to nominate candidates, and the platform calls for ideal service, efficient government, public franchise taxation, better labor representation, and criticizes Governor William A. Bone's administration.
Shipping news lists arrivals at New York on June 1 including Friesland from Antwerp and others, Victoria Louise, Hamburg, St Paul, Kronprinz Wilhelm, and Palatia with calls at Plymouth Cherbourg Naples Genoa Boulogne. Vessels cleared for Rotterdam and Queenstown and Oceanic sailed to Liverpool.
The Senate approved the Lodge Philippine government bill 48 to 30 with Hoar Magon and Wellington opposing and McLaurin supporting. Debate spanned seven weeks and two days. Dietrich and Patterson clashed briefly. Nicaragua canal bill becomes unfinished business for tomorrow while the House weighs an anti anarch y measure with a judiciary committee substitute.
Chicago police force on active or reserve duty following the stockyard teamsters strike. Every patrolman on furlough reported for duty as officers hold riot readiness downtown. Headquarters issued orders to prevent disturbances after yesterday's meat deliveries by packers. Strikers doubled picket forces to deter non union workers from transporting meat to hotels restaurants and distribution points of the Bla Eight.
Berlin notes report the Reichstag on reassembling praised France for the nationmartinique disaster. President Count von Bullestrom expressed sympathy with the noble French nation as ministers and deputies stood in approval during his speech.
Harrisburg reports Governor Btone entertained Supreme Court members at a dinner tonight at the executive mansion. Cabinet members and leading Harrisburg attorneys were present. A number of opinions will be announced when the court adjourns.
Reported high 89 degrees and low 80 degrees with relative humidity around 68 percent. Precipitation for the 24 hours ended shows a trace amount.
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