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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1895
Page
1
A Luzerne county delegation urged Governor to veto the Quay county WH noting potential heavy taxation and coal depletion within twenty years. The group, including Cox and Lessenrings, argued the bill risks local resources and future hardship while the governor considered the case and possible vetoes.
The Record canvasses state support for Hastings and Quay in the upcoming Republican convention. Hastings supporters claim majorities in Philadelphia and Allegheny regions, with key counties and state offices likely to back Hastings. Quay shows strength in Lancaster Berks Luzerne Schuylkill and parts of northwest and western Pennsylvania. The convention on August 28 will determine control and chairmanship of the state committee.
In Monmouth on June 25 Edward Patterson a retired wealthy farmer met two well dressed men posing as a Knox county banker and a companion. They lured him into a road showdown for 1000 dollars after a poker session with a drunken tramp showing 10000. Patterson alerted police. the pair failed to appear and only a stable man who lent them a team was left as a victim.
Four Cherry Sisters known for their stage act assaulted Cedar Rapids Tribune editor over published remarks. They were arrested, arraigned before a justice, and each fined ten dollars with costs.
Pennsylvania men William Wallace and Frank Jones found a small spring near Smithton containing genuine rye whisky while spending Sunday in the woods. Wallace turned over a stone and several gallons of liquor gushed forth, attracting curious locals to the site.
London dispatch reports Justin McCarthy head of the anti Parnerlltes issuing a manifesto claiming that defeat of Home Rule puts Ireland’s bitter enemies in office. He praises Liberal conciliation and vows an Irish votes funded campaign without royal subsidy, relying on ratepayer support.
The Luther League of Pennsylvania met in Reading with about 500 delegates. President Edwin L. Miller of Scranton opened at 2 40 p m, noting growth from ten central leagues to eight new leagues and a total membership estimated between 12 000 and 15 000. Judge Endlich gave a welcome, followed by remarks from Miller and Frank F Frey of Bethlehem.
Edgefield South Carolina June 25 a wreck on the Carolina Cumberland Gap and Chicago line occurred when an engine struck a spike on the track. It toppled into a 15 foot embankment killing Hugh Wetherford and Albert Brungon two colored men. Wallace Holloway was fatally injured while Engineer Parker and Fireman Cherry suffered severe bruises and scalds.
General Green Clay Smith, descendant of Henry Clay, is dying of blood poisoning caused by a malignant carbuncle at his Washington home. He once ran for vice president against Andrew Johnson at the Baltimore convention and nearly secured the nomination with Lincoln.
Ellie Jackson, a Carthage contractor who vanished during the Priests of Pallas parade in Kansas City last October, has written from Laureville Kentucky claiming amnesia about six months. He says he wandered near the Ohio River, is now employed in Louisville, and has sent money to his family.
A Lancaster fortune teller Fanny Costro ve arrested amid a push by Potteville residents against peddlers. A York trolley accident killed Helen Kinnefelter, daughter of Will iam. Chauncey Arnold, involved in a prior shooting of Constable Callahan at Columbia. A stolen trotting horse and bogey were recovered near Ivyland, thief fled to Jersey. Carlisle school board urged S. B. Shearer as city schools chief. Bodies of George Brown and Anthony Grusiniskle recovered from a Ramokin mine. Five Kansas farms worth 25 000 sold at Read ing auction for 8.45 by J. Co. Wright estate. A thief who plundered George Woldener’s house in Douglass, Berks county, captured by armed men.
At the Kentucky Democratic state convention in June 2 reports show two nearly equal factions debating free coinage and the gold standard. The day session favored Beckner for temporary chair with 44814 votes against 41914 for Stone. The committee on resolutions proposed three reports while order frayed as credentials delayed, provoking a near nonstop pandemonium.
The Universe reports from Cleveland that Rome reaffirmed the pope’s call for Catholics to withdraw from secret societies including the Odd Fellows and Knight of Pythias. E ix-Congressman Foran, a prominent attorney and Knight of Pythias, says he will not abandon his affiliations, citing conscience while claiming continued Catholic faith.
In Washington on June 26 Carl Browne and Mamie Coxey may be arrested for disorderly conduct if they marry on the Capitol steps as planned by the late leader of the Commonweal army. A workhouse sentence could follow.
Lewis Wis singer, age 102, resides with his son John in Conemaugh township east of Johnstown. He reached the century mark two years ago and remains active in western Pennsylvania hills, with his birthday anniversary set for early July.
Dr. Dennis J. Seaman stands trial in Detroit recorder’s court charged with manslaughter from a criminal operation on Emily Hall on January 25. The case involves sensational accusations against Rev. Jonathan Hell of Birmingham England and Miss Hall’s introduction to an American hospital where she died. Mrs. Alice Lane faces a separate trial.
The American barkentine Priscila arriving from Rio and Santos describes yellow fever raging in Santua with men dropping dead in streets and aboard ships. A death boat collected bodies day and night as crews dwindled and ships could not depart the pest hole harbor.
Washington June 5 A quarter of a million dollars is said to have been paid to ex Secretary of State John W Foster by Chinese authorities for services securing the treaty with Japan. The initial 100000 was a retainer and 150000 more followed after the treaty. Reports also mention a potential Chinese decoration offered to Foster, which he reportedly declined. His former secretary, Young John St Henderson Jr., received a decoration of the Doubly Dragom.
Charley Ash, a Sharon iron works employee, resisted arrest yesterday. Policeman Rodecker fired five shots at him, two hitting. Ash fled two miles before collapsing. he was in serious condition. He faced a petty offense charge.
In Norristown on June 25 J Morton Brown announced a 20 percent wage increase for Woodstock Woolen Mills workers effective immediately, delighting nearly 200 employees. Separately Swedeland furnaces R Heckscher and Sons will raise wages five percent starting July 1. In Lancaster J Hay Brown declined a Superior Court bench offer from Governor Hastings citing personal reasons.
Paul P. Lawson a former Miaho legislator is found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang. Other items report a Detroit doctor on trial for malpractice in England death, a Cheyenne raid in Oklahoma, arson at Presidio, a Chicago burglary injuring a woman, and clergy denouncing Dr Talmage over an upcoming lecture in Clear Lake Iowa.
The governor approved measures on water pollution burial lands and school district adjustments, and vetoed Carbondale related reforms including poor director powers. Also noted are repeals and amendments affecting Susquehanna and Washington counties, with a Chicago New York arson trial of Kabatchniks mentioned.
A skeleton was found beneath a Wisconsin street cottage floor by children at play in Toledo on June 25. Police suspect murder and believe the body may be Mrs. John Munda, last seen about two years ago in the same house.
A severe storm near Erie on June 2 killed Grant Bennett, son of a prominent farmer, who was found dead in a leat ning shattered tree. In the same incident Emmet Hassan and his wife were struck by lightning. their buggy top was torn, the horse died, and the couple suffered serious injuries.
Two cavalry troops from the Sixth Cavalry with a band will depart Port Meyer for Gettysburg to take part in the unveiling ceremonies at Gettysburg battlefield. A battery of the Third Artillery will accompany them for several days of monuments and statue unveilings including General John Buford.
Cleveland fire investigators suspect a hidden branch of the infamous group linked to writers in the city. Reports say a number of leads emerged in June, but no confession or clear motive has been established. Authorities continue searching for connections and motive amid ongoing investigations.
Constable Frank J. Love arrested Howard Shull, a Newport native dubbed a river pirate, burglar, and robber with fourteen warrants in the county and other states. He terrorized oyster beds and boats, broke into stores, and carried off valuables. A pocket book linked him to a Delaware store theft. he was seized without incident after a road encounter in Newport.
In New Brunswick on June 26 a locomotive engineer found a box labeled dynamite on the Pennsylvania tracks near South Amboy. Police trapped eight men in Connor's saloon, opening fire as confrontation ensued. four suspects escaped, and leader Peter Mack was restrained before firing.
Daniel Kidd of Casey county was killed with six shots at a picnic in Pellyton Adair county by Thomas and James Crockett, brothers from Casey. Kidd was unarmed and the killers fled after a quarrel over a trivial matter.
Miss Ablenl Dodge transfers to Balem Massachusetts while Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle depart Washington for Marion Massachusetts. Aaron von Thielman, new German ambassador, paid respects to Secretary Olney yesterday. The Raleigh sailed from Key West for service between Cuba and the Gulf states. The windom revenue cutter, first triple expansion engine ship, launched at Dubuque Iowa to station on Chesapeake bay. Counsel for Captain Henry W Howgate, convicted of forgery and embezzlement, files motion in arrest of judgment.
The seven Australian colonies saw a trade decline totaling £8,000,000 in 1814 while other items report political turmoil in Patria and Lodia, a Maharajah's suspected murder suicide, a dying health scare, a Russian town burned, and an insane man arrested in Berlin attempting to enter the palace.
Eastern Pennsylvania and New York forecast shows fair conditions with showers in places. The central states and New England remain fair and warmer with a subsequent sultry rise as a western heat wave moves east. By Thursday and Friday expect a mix of fair to partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures.
A newspaper notice proclaims Finley's Silk Sale in the silk department with Cheney Bros printed China and cashmere shanghais on sale. It advertises discounts on dark grounds and patterns from 75 to 37 percent, with prices on satin strip cashmere shanghais, pin stripe brocade effects, Jap Kal Kal, Habutai wash silks, and 28 inch black Jap silk among other items.
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