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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
1
The Democratic state convention at Harrisburg elected all nominees by acclamation, including William Singerly for governor and Sibal K. Sloan for Congress. The gathering adjourned sine die after orderly sessions with heated debates on platform planks and credentials.
The Democratic platform renews faith in Democratic governance at municipal state and federal levels. It criticizes Republican laws for wage suppression and profit inequality, cites the McKinley tariff as harming trade and revenues, and notes a treasury surplus turned into a deficit by Republican successors.
William M Singerly of Philadelphia a native born December 27 1892 rose from produce commission and streetcar management to buy The Philadelphia Record in 1917 and expand its circulation to about 163 000 daily He served as president of Chestnut Street National Bank and later of Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund He was active in Democratic politics supporting Grover Cleveland in multiple campaigns and held honorary commissioner of Fairmount Park duties all without salaried office.
The Electoral Congress at Paris chose Casimir-Perier with 451 votes to 101 for Brisson and 99 for Dupuy amid tight security after carnage fears and anarchist threats. Precautionary measures included guards, identity checks, and railway surveillance as the hall filled with diplomats and spectators. Casimir-Perier, born 1847, emerges as a leading republican, overcoming a charged protest by socialists and vowing to serve France and the republic.
Denver delegates of the National League of Republican Clubs issue a platform denouncing the Democrats, praising 30 years of Republican rule, backing free ballots, protection for American labor, tariff policy, and silver coinage, while urging Utah New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma admissions and women suffrage. Tracy reelected president. Cleveland to host next meeting.
Judge Joseph Bucher declines the Democratic State convention nomination for congressman at large. He said he would not accept the offer, citing prior political defeats and fatigue from public life. The decision comes after a career marked by a 1893 defeat to H M McClure.
Postoffice department issues readjusted salaries for presidential postmasters across eastern Pennsylvania. Increases range from Ashland rising to 1800 dollars to Pottsville up to 2700, while several towns see reductions reflecting decreased district business.
John Jermyn awarded the hotel project to Conrad Schroeder for the new Hotel Jermyn. Work to start immediately with completion targeted for the winter of 1505 0.
Antonio Ristoulo was found guilty of murder in the trial degree in Pottsville last evening for stabbing a companion named Farguna after uncomplimentary remarks about his wife. The Ree furnaces at Lebanon, idle for months, will be put in blast next week by the Kuckhwanha Iron and Steel Company, yielding employment for several hundred workers.
The first day of the Pullman car boycott leads to over 5000 workers on strike and ties up 15 Chicago area roads. Illinois Central and other lines halt traffic with crews running only essential services. Strikes expected across Fort Wayne Pan Handle and more railways. Car and tin shops in Burnside Weldon Wood on strike in sympathy. Union urges nationwide protection and Knights of Labor vow aid.
Harrisyena Pa June 27 These orders from National Guard headquarters grant leave of absence to Second Lieutenant Charles Wood from June 20 to August 1 1894. Officers honorably discharged include First Lieutenant Martin I McGowan resigned June 6 Second Lieutenant William F Jones resigned June 6 Major Edward D Lumley surgeon resigned June 7 Brigadier General John W Schall authorized to hold elections to fill the vacancies created by the discharges.
Trotting fans enjoyed a day of fast tracks at Point Breeze with four straight-heat races and favorites prevailing in each. Billy A won the 217 class with two heats and the deciding run, while Luke captured the 9.20 class in a 2 17 time. Rebus won the 9.16 pacing with Cobwebs taking second.
Central Pennsylvania coal operators vote to cap pay at 40 cents per ton of 4240 pounds and 23 cents per ton of 2000 pounds, with plan to raise to 60 cents per gross ton or 45 cents per net ton by May 1 if competing regions match. Deadline to accept is March 15. resolution to be posted at all mine sites.
In Palmyra Olio district miners returned to work on a compromise rate of 67 cents per ton with day wages at 1.5. A cyclone swept South Dakota yesterday killing several people and causing extensive property damage.
Forecasts indicate early morning showers in western Pennsylvania with southwest winds, followed by clearer conditions later in the day. In eastern regions, expect fair skies, warming temperatures, and southerly breezes.
We have received special job lots of muslin underwear. All perfect goods at cut prices. The quantity is limited and cannot be duplicated.
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