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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
1
Editorial: Elkin backers claim momentum as Allegheny and Philadelphia factions battle for delegates. Watres and Pennypacker camps mobilize forces, with caucuses planned and banners flying as pressure and political maneuvering intensify ahead of the state convention.
The Allegheny delegation sits as the pivotal bloc in the high stakes contest for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker and Attorney General John P. Elkin claim the balance of power as 258 delegates prepare for the state convention. Both sides expect Allegheny to decide the outcome with a likely arrival of delegates on a special car.
Five people perish in a early morning fire that razed the Arcade and the Citizens' National bank block and the Shackelford building in Saratoga New York. The dead include Mrs Elizabeth Mawber Mrs Sarah Owens David Howland Mrs David Howland and Miss Farrington with chief engineer Elias Chadwick severely injured. Property loss stands at about 300000 with 225000 insured. The Arcade planned partition sale for June 12. David Howland 76 a Civil War veteran and janitor at the grand army hall.
The president sent nominations to the senate naming Major General Bates and Major General Davin. Brigadier generals include Theodore P. Wint, Frank D. Baldwin, Jesse M. Lee, and William H. Harter. Theodore Wint, a native of this city, serves in the Philippines after earlier duties in China and the region.
United States labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright arrives in New York to probe the anthracite coal strike and report to the White House. President Roosevelt is cited as interested in peace, while Mitchell meets Wright and outlines miners' positions and recent developments.
At Princeton's 165th commencement the board elected Prof. Woodrow Wilson to succeed Francis L. Patton as president. Patton will remain as professor in ethics and philosophy of religion after fourteen years as university head. Wilson, a Princeton alumnus of 1879, leads the department of jurisprudence and politics since 1890.
West Point holds the centennial anniversary exercises of the U S Military Academy beginning yesterday and continuing to Thursday. Fifty four cadets of the present first class will graduate. General Miles arrived for the ceremonies as officers and graduates take seats and speakers address the gathering at Thayer hall with band plays and benedictions. Local officials and graduates participate in luncheons and processions throughout the event.
In Salem on June 9 two inmates Harry Tracey and David Merrill escaped from the Oregon penitentiary after shooting three guards. Guard Frank Ferrell was killed. Ingram and Tiffany were wounded. A posse led by Sheriff Durbin pursues them through nearby woods as a battle is anticipated. Two rifles and two revolvers were reported missing.
Exclusive Wire reports Ebensburg county convention met to nominate a county ticket and elect delegates to the state convention. John W. Scherhart of Ebensburg was chosen chairman over W. Davis by 18 to 8. Delegates to the state convention include J. Biinemwan South Fork J. B. Sloat Dale and J. Swan Tuslor of Johnstown William Davis of Ebensburg all Belkin men.
A Northumberland county man Deitvick Deitrick was notified by the Philadelphia and Reading line that property protection may incur damages after he refused to swear deputies during a strike. The county faces costs and may be liable. Deitrick says he will offer protection when legally required.
Fourth class postmaster A K Glos Penger was appointed today in Fink Wayne county, Washington. The Associated Press reports the official action was taken this June with the new appointee to oversee local mail service and postal duties.
A blaze at the St Luke's sanitarium on Wabash Avenue in Chicago killed twelve men and one woman and injured about thirty others. Patients, many seeking drink or drug withdrawal, were strapped to beds as the fire spread rapidly, with multiple fatalities on the upper floors. Investigators detained the building’s engineer and a fireman amid suspicions the origin was a gasoline plant mismanagement.
Ships arriving include Lahn Ge noa Naples Ethiopia Glasgow Deutschland Hamburg Shields and La Gascogne. Vessels cleared include Victoria Louise Slum burg via Plymouth Cherbourg. Passed Hohengsollern to New York for Gibraltar Naples Genoa. Kreupring Wilhelm arrived New York via Plymouth for Bremen. Freiderich de Grosse sailed from Bremen to New York. Tryave sailed from Genoa and Naples to New York.
The president will depart tomorrow night at midnight on a special Pennsylvania Railroad train for West Point to attend the centennial exercises. The accompanying party includes Miss Carow Secretary Root Postmaster General Payne Secretary Moody Secretary Cortelyou General Young General Leonard Wood Colonel v. A. Bingham Dr Urle the stenographer and two messengers.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for fair and warmer conditions in western Pennsylvania with possible showers and cooler nights. Winds will be fresh and predominantly from the south.
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