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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
Judge Pennypacker figures in a contested nomination as Elkin faces charges of unfair practices in the governor race. Robert S. Murphy criticizes proceedings, arguing the party’s fair play spirit has been unsettled by the contest and party intervention.
Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker won the Republican nomination for governor over Attorney General John P. Elkin by 206 to 102 as Quay Penrose and Dur hem led a unified slate. William M. Brown and Isaac V. Brown were named lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs, with Quay unanimously chosen as state committee chairman. The platform endorsed Roosevelt, tariff reform, and beef trust action.
The Senate agreed to a final vote on the Nicaragua canal bill and all amendments for Thursday June 19 with voting set to begin at 2 p m. Earlier today Mr Wellington’s motion to discharge the committee on privileges and elections from considering a resolution for a popular election amendment was defeated 21 to 35 after a sharp debate.
By Inclusive Wire from The Associated Press Portland Maine June 1 Governor John F Hill was renominated by acclamation for a second term by the Republican state convention.
A crowd outside the Carlton House Terrace embassy watched King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrive at 8 45 p m for a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Choate. The king discussed with Ambassador Choate and financier J Pierpont Morgan during the evening, in a private meeting described as cordial.
Washington reports that F B Thurber president of the Exporters association testified before the Cuban relations committee about payments totaling 2880 from the Cuban military government for advocacy of duty reductions and reciprocity with Cuba. The proceedings sparked senate interest and planned early caucuses as beet sugar advocates remain hopeful for tariff relief.
Miss Ethel Sigsbee daughter of Captain and Mrs Sigsbee married Robert T Small tonight at the New Church. Rev Frank Sewall officiated. Small is the son of Rev Samuel W Small associate editor of the Atlanta Constitution who attended the wedding. He is a reporter on the Evening Bar.
Exclusive AP report lists arrivals in June including steamers Patricia Hamburg Teutonic and Liverpool with Givenstown. Cleared vessels include Lorraine Flavore and others. Queenstown sees Majestic arrive for New York while Southampton reports St Paul arriving in New York.
Two major dispatches share the page, one on the West Point Centennial celebration with President Roosevelt as chief guest and military dignitaries, the other detailing a devastating tornado in Peoria, Kingston Mines, and surrounding areas with fatalities, injuries, and substantial railroad damage.
General Horace Porter urged duty over parade pride as Secretary Root spoke. The day ended with a dress parade witnessed by the president and officers. West Point officers hosted a banquet in Grant Hall for 500 guests, with lavish decorations and colored lights.
London June 11 Colonel Arthur Lynch former Boer fighter and Galway MP-elect was arrested on arrival from Dieppe. He was brought to Bow Street police station and remanded until June 14 after being charged with high treason. He sat impassive in the dock then replied no when asked if he had anything to say. A small sum of money was found on his person.
A heavy snow fell at Cape Colony and Middelburg on June 10, the first in sixteen years. Railroads are blocked and many telegraph lines are down, disrupting transport and communication.
In Lucca Italy on June 11 Mussolinga the notorious brigand was sentenced to imprisonment for ile. The verdict reflects a police and court action against organized crime. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb bandit activity in Tuscany.
United States labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright conferences with President Truesdale of the Lackawanna and President Fowler of the Ontario and Western. He says he is probing aspects not known to the public and that a settlement may be near, but he cannot say if an immediate accord is possible.
About 150 striking miners marching between plants in Monongah West Virginia were served injunction papers by the county sheriff. Leaders including Thomas Haggerty and Mother Jones were named, barred from entering company property or gathering near plants. Seven leaders were jailed in Fairmont for violating the court order. the remainder dispersed and many planned to return to work.
Washington reports a forecast for Thursday and Friday partly cloudy with occasional showers and variable winds for eastern Pennsylvania.
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