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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1899
Page
1
Paris reports a chaotic session in the chamber of deputies as insults toward President Loubet triggered clashes and expulsions. Dupuy and others defended police action at Auteuil while debates extended to Mercier, Dreyfus, and the Rennes court-martial amid strong partisan shouting.
A dynamite blast destroyed the store and residence of Joseph Bo henck at Ed Wilrdaville. Schenck his wife and four children were slightly injured as the side wall blew out and windows in nearby homes shattered. The act appears intended to kill the family, but no perpetrator is found.
St Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Tablet will address Dickinson Law School students on the second day of the college commencements in Carliste Pennsylvania. Governor and Mrs. Stone are expected to attend Wednesday, with many prominent visitors from various states present for the exercises.
Stroudsburg Pa June 1 The Quay candidate for delegate to the Republican state convention is elected by nearly a majority over anti Quay challenger Hollinshead. Returns from country districts favor Quay Broward Kelmer nominated for county treasurer James Merlin clerk of the county court A W Teeler register and recorder Barnaby Trainhart county commissioner and John T Palmer chairman of the county committee.
Miners in the Reynoldsville coal region including Rathmel and Big Soldier works are idle pending a wage settlement. The Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Tran company offered a small raise, below the scale set by the Clearfield convention of the United Mine Workers and endorsed by the local minors.
Representative John Byrne of Vernon Fayette County will receive a hearing at 1 p.m. tomorrow before Alderman Maurer. All other cases were returned to District Attorney Millar and set for trial at the June term of the county court.
French admiral orders cruiser Brax to transfer Dreyfus from Devil's Island to France. Sfax sails for Devil's Island. Matin interview Count Esterhazy claims Du Paty de Cham hid documents in Brussels to protect them. Documents allegedly left with the dUrsel family through Du Paty de Cham's wife.
Paris reports the minister of war ordered proceedings against Esterhazy for obtaining and using documents from the secret dossier and against General Pellieux for handling the Fatouville case. The minister of justice urged the chamber to consider Mercier’s conduct in the Dreyfus court martial on an unlawful bet while he was minister of War.
Paris June reports Emile Zola stating he desires no triumph or honors if the great crime remains unpunished. He arrived from London and will see only intimate friends while police guard the Rue de Bruxelles amid quiet streets.
In Philadelphia this June the court allowed Laienburg Thalmian & Co to examine National Storage Co in Jersey City as part of their suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad for freight charge discrimination. The plaintiffs seek 12,000 dollars for crude oil shipments and allege Standard Oil of New York received rebates via the Pennsylvania Railroad through National Storage Co, its agent.
Philadelphia dispatch June reports James A. Price longtime Reynolda post commander 61 years old died by cutting his throat while in ill health and heat. He served in the Civil War with the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry and suffered a wounded arm, leaving a widow and two children.
An Philadelphia architectural and engineering firm won a Venezuelan government contract to design and supervise construction of an armory and barracks near Caracas. The project costs exceed 795,000 bolivars about $200,000 US. Nine tenths of labor will be Venezuelan. Fifteen month time limit. About 5,000 men to be quartered in the barracks at the unprotected site.
Washington county Republicans name Col A T Hawkins as a candidate for state treasurer at the annual meeting held in Wraelington. The ticket includes W Armastrong for treasurer pro tempore John I Carson for register of wills and EK Ballers for clerk of courts with old commissioners renominated. Delegates Edward Brownles William Jones Joseph Underwood and Alexander Walker were chosen to back harmony at the state convention.
Philadelphia reports the sudden death of Frank Thomson, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at his Merion home at 7:20 PM after a brief illness following a two week return from a railroad inspection tour. Born July 5, 1847 in Chambersburg, Thomson rose from Altoona shop apprentice to railroad head, shaping track standards and discipline. His widow died in 1887. he leaves daughter Anne Thomson and sons Frank G. and Clarke Thomson.
Paris June 0 Count Boni De Castellane writes to the Bede De Paris refuting claims that his wife the former Miss Anna Geauld of New York led the Jeannesse Hoynalists at the Auteuil demonstration yesterday. He says she does not belong to the club and stayed in her seat throughout the event.
The Gurrenheim Exploration Company of Trenton New Jersey was incorporated to explore minerals and mining resources. The incorporators are Morin Guggenheim Isaac Guggenheim Nowet Edward P. Matthews Porth Am.
Delegates from Luzerne Wilkes Barre and adjacent districts elected today for the Republican state convention. Elected: First district F. W. Wheaton. Second district Banford Bicole. Third district Bamoo Bulsberg. Fourth district William Davie. Fifth district Thomas Ayres. Sixth district Willem Riddie.
The Barrows and Bella Anderson named co-defendant in a Rockland county kidnapping case waived examination. District Attorney Wyre seeks writ of habeas corpus to bring prisoners to New York for trial. October grand jury expected to decide. Public officials debate cost and custody with New York authorities asserting jurisdiction.
The morning page notes fair weather with local updates and broad items including politics in France and Dreyfus coverage. It mentions kidnappers, baseball results, financial notes, a golden wedding in Richmond, and a strike change. Local Scranton notes appear with court actions and city forecasts.
The state camp of the Grand Army of the Republic gathers in Wilkes-Barre this week as delegates register and are assigned to hotels. A public entertainment is planned at the Noghtt theater with a parade slated for Wednesday and officer elections on Thursday. President McKinley was asked to attend but did not receive a telegram confirming his travel.
Chicago reports a temporary renamed pure food inquiry into borax as a meat and butter preservative. Testimony notes borax may not harm most people while certain individuals could be affected. oleomargarine makers face defense as Lanham Packing’s Robert Lanham argues a ban would cripple meat exports.
Greensburg Pennsylvania report confirms anti Quay delegates favored in Saturday Republican primaries though returns are incomplete. Senator John Brown concedes the result.
Lancaster Pa June 1 Eugene L Herr of this city won first prize in the Junior oratorien contest at Franklin and Marshall College tonight.
The Twelfth Internal Revenue district contributes nearly 100000 monthly to war expenses. Collector T. T. Penman reports last month’s receipts reached 150,147, with May 1898 at 29,672.99. He forecasts this month could hit a quarter of a million as licenses renew and taxes on beer cigars and spirits surge.
Jimmie the Greek Wilson and Jack Edwards, detained since ofveus day, were freed yesterday with orders to leave the city. Edwards possessed a page from The Billboard listing dates and prices of all Die conventions in the United States this year. Edwards is described as the fellow with a notably long slender hand.
The Masonic Veterans' Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania held a picnic in Nay Aug Park yesterday afternoon. Past Commander Fred Mason presided as president. Dr Heath delivered a paper on freemasonry and J F Hetwell gave a recitation while several members offered remarks.
Loretta Sampson five year old niece of Mrs John Hannen of West Market Street was seriously injured Sunday afternoon after leaning over a failing upper porch and falling about forty feet. A clothesline she struck during the descent likely saved her life though doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.
The Meade transport arrived from Porto Rico in the afternoon. It carries the Nineteenth Regiment Infantry which will move to Camp Meade and sail for San Francisco on June 9 aboard the Peomeylwanta, with a June 15 departure planned for Pagel pay. The unit had just returned from Pensacola weeks earlier but left harbor after repairs and a leak was found, delaying departure from June 1.
In Samoa tensions ease as Mataafa surrenders 1.8 guns and Malietuans with Matadians engage in dharming. Aplin and Ramoa along with Alay Olvia Auckland coordinate Native factions toward stability.
In Chicago on June 1 the jury found Maron and Baroness Liebars guilty of using the malls to conduct fraudulent business. The maximum penalty is twelve years and six months and a fine of $1200. A motion for a new trial was filed and sentencing was deferred pending decision.
In Wheeling West Virginia tonight at the Metropolitan club Q Kid Cion lite of Rochester and Bam Liolen the New York boxer fought one round to a draw. The bout featured Goulette's strong leading exchanges while Liolen countered effectively. The finish was lively with quick wit and action.
Arrivals include Friesland from Antwerp and Cherbourg service Mercedes ships to New York. Other arrivals list Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton, Nomadic via Liverpool, and Umbria docking in New York.
In General Lawton's campaign two Washington battalions under Colonel Whalley moved from Pasig to Morong, landing under gunboat cover. Rebels entrenched on the town outskirts opened fire, nine were killed and five wounded as American artillery drove them from the position and the town was seized. Insurgents then fled toward the hills while fire from Ancona shore battery targeted ships Covadonga and Napidan.
Washington reports General Otis’s weekly death tally includes typhoid fever for Willam Donsley and Fred Krueger, various causes for Private and Corporal ranks across California, Third and Fourth Infantry, Montana, Oregon, and Florida units, with several drownings and a death by own action noted.
The report outlines Wilmer Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries training intensely for a welterweight title clash. Both boxers have completed weeks of drills, roadwork, and sparring while medical checks and gym routines continue. Local observers note a decisive puncher could decide the outcome at Cones Island match.
Hagheton and peers contested for the state delegation with Quay candidates Drake Bombery Davies and others. On ballot ten Davies secured the decisive vote, while Quay supporters and anti Quayites aligned with local leaders and the late 19th century political figures noted.
Puddlers employed by American Steel and Wire at the Duncansville plant have been granted a 1 percent wage increase and improved prospects of steady work. The Duncansville facility was recently acquired by the American company.
Washington report notes June 1 as the Spanish minister and his wife paid a call on Mrs McKinley in the afternoon as part of formal diplomatic courtesy during the day.
Forecast for Tuesday calls for likely thunderstorms in eastern Pennsylvania with continued high temperatures. Wednesday afternoon may bring more thunder activity, light southerly winds and warm conditions.
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