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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
1
A historic wind and rain storm rakes the west with downed telegraph lines in West Virginia and widespread destruction. Cities report wrecked roofs fences and buildings while trains face washouts and flooding along multiple rail lines. Casualties and fires occur as storms disrupt transport from Louisville to Cincinnati and beyond.
A farmer died after being struck by flying timber amid a heavy rainstorm in Indiana. The storm disrupted rail traffic with five lines from Louisville blocked and scattered train movements across Indiana. The Pennsylvania railroad managed to run a single Chicago-bound train tonight.
Consul General Lee in Havana reports all quiet and hopes to secure prompt trials for all Americans imprisoned. Those found innocent to be released and those guilty to be expelled from the island, under Madrid orders. The cipher dispatch marks a change in Cuban military policy regarding American prisoners.
Reports from Athens and Constantinople describe Greece denying autonomy for Crete and preparing for total war. King George warns of massacres if troops withdraw, as Albanian and Turkish forces clash and European powers weigh heavy demands amid mobilizations and naval moves.
Mrs. Cleveland arrived from Washington with Private Secretary Thurber and began organizing her new Princeton home on Mayard avenue. Locals expect social gatherings after Lent, with talk of ex president Cleveland lecturing at the college or commuting to New York, though plans remain uncertain.
Star Pointer the pacing stallion with a 202 gait record was sold at W. P. Fanie's sale in Madison Square Garden. First buyer Denton Pearsall of Bronxville bid $10,000 but a bounced check halted the deal and the horse returned to sale. James A. Murphy of Chicago purchased the stallion for $15,000 after a spirited bid with Hod Palmer and others.
A young girl Ellen Strelch, aged four or five, believed to have consumption and swallowed carbolic acid. She died after a brief illness. physicians report her lungs were frail, with lingering delicate health since childhood.
A man from Marnisbore, Massachusetts, identified as James G. Krolder, reportedly despondent and taking Laudanum at the Blickinger hotel yesterday afternoon died later at the hospital. He leaves a wife and child in Eustom.
Ex congressman Bellamy Storer of Cincinnati has been tendered and accepted the active duty as first Awhiblutt hereditary of state, now filed by Mr. Hawkshill of Merstatad in Washington.
Secretary Edyve of agriculture in Harrisburg experiences a sudden illness this afternoon. Col Thomas J. Mave states he will be at his desk within a day or two, with further updates expected.
The record notes arrivals and shipments: mobile from London to New York via Aller from Bremen, with Karlerithe sent to Bremen and Luchnia arriving at Queenstown. Chen siu billed to New York from Mobile.
Baltimore report states Dave Fouts famed large ball player and recent manager of the Brooklyn Leu team died today at his mother’s home in Wilverly a suburb of the city.
Washington report notes the four appropriation measures failed and the total congressional appropriation for ISS totals 5,515,431 dollars, versus 515,000 for tyr.
New York reports the death of lab man James BL Kertor don who was knocked down by a horse on Fifth Avenue. A social circle young woman told Kernochan family two days earlier that Mr Serno chan was knocked down by the horns she was driving to a Hehtron wagon. Miss Baker daughter of George F. Baker banker verified details.
Washington March 18 The House Republicans meet to nominate officials for the fifty fifth Congress with no expected opposition to current office holders. Rumors of Illinois opposition for sergeantat arms appear dropped while Reed and other officers face no challengers. Three speakership candidates are Megara Richardson and McMillan Bulley with leadership likely to go to the winner.
Havana dispatch reports General Weyler in an interview saying he will not deviate from a fixed plan to impose peace by force. He asserts ongoing operations target rebels across Cuba and predicts similar actions in eastern provinces. The Competitor rumor is denied and prisoners remain at Cabana fortress after sentencing.
In Coudersport on March 1, Flora Ellsworth was found guilty of murder in the seventeenth degree for drowning a months-old infant at Genesee Forks. Judge Morrison sentenced her to fifteen years in the penitentiary after the jury deliberated all night.
F C Benedict arrives in Greenwich to inspect improvements on his yacht Ciel du. He plans a cruise in a few days with ex President Cleveland aboard. The report notes the yacht is ready for departure and mentions the Mexico issue as a distant matter.
Rome reports Prime Minister D M Bin dink released an electoral manifesto following the dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies. He asserts Italy will align with allied powers to ensure a peaceful future amid the crisis.
Washington March 3 Secretary Herbert today announced the naming of new torpedo boats after naval officers who served with distinction in the War of the Rebellion. The vessels list includes Farragut Porter Lupont Dahigred TAL Crave and Thi Veksele.
Rains clear to sun as MacKinley marks first term with regional updates. A mixed edition covers weather, governance notes, local questions, and social and business items including urban development and finance.
A garbled report from Washington references William da Chambers of Alabama named chief justice of Samon, succeeding Mr. Tue of Vermont. It notes a three-power agreement and mentions U S involvement in Bumioan land tithes, with unspecified comments.
In Heston on March 6 William Maybour, one of yesterday’s explosion victims, died this afternoon raising the death toll to seven. Another victim remains hospitalized and is not expected to survive.
The Nebraska house approved an appropriation of 100000 for an exposition in Lincoln on March 6. The measure moved through committee and narrowly cleared with a recorded vote.
Amid rumors of unrest, a few unions representing journeymen spousal craftsmen threaten a general lockout starting March 1, potentially halting Chicago’s building trades and triggering widespread work stoppages nationwide.
Washington March 6 President McKinley rose early after a restful night. John Sherman was seated as secretary of state and several cabinet members called to pay respects. Only two callers presented formal appointment claims, while crowds and regiments lined the White House from morning to night in a somber, windy inaugural day.
Norristown Pennsylvania reports Clinch was acquitted of murdering William McCue, an inmate at the State Reformatory hospital. McCue, an inmate, died soon after arriving from the penitentiary with marks of violence on his body. An investigation led to Clinch’s arrest and trial for the death.
A chaotic meeting of local labor leaders reports plans for a widespread strike by hod carriers and plasterers demanding restoration of wages. Union officials warn that all building trades could halt work if reductions proceed, signaling a potential nationwide disruption.
Two pedestrians were hit by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Agalouhen Gardens in Philadelphia. One man died, the other suffered injuries. The deceased is believed to be Willan Noudenniee of 13 River Street Hoboken. The survivor is identified as Joh Menthe of Mobokety Not. He was hospitalized with contused wounds and is not in danger of death.
In the meeting of the Methodist church, Acnin et al reports the Baltimore Conference voting against admitting women to the general conference. The motion to grant laymen full representation with the clergy was also defeated, with the vote recorded as against.
The Pennsylvania railroad company begins a ten hour test run aimed at improving service. Officials say the trial will last several days and cover main corridors serving Harrisburg and surrounding counties.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Olney will not assume charge of the department of state until Monday next. Sherman announces the delay, outlining that Olney remains unavailable until that date.
Ex Secretary of State Olney disclaims responsibility for Queen Lil’s presence at the Washington inauguration after a letter from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations suggests no state department gift of a ticket. The letter from John Sherman as chairman outlines seating for the ex queen and her escort in the diplomatic gallery only if seats are available.
Hartley Wis pled before Vilas County Court to embezzlement of state funds. By agreement the case was continued to April and bail was fixed at sixty dollars.
In Brantford Connecticut Mrs Beecher shows slight weakness this morning with reports indicating she is somewhat weaker than yesterday. The conde Hono? Mra, Henry Wand Hoecher reniing Practically Unwhunerd referenced in the fragment.
A fragmentary New York weather notice describes fresh to brisk weekly low pressure moving northward. It predicts mainly sunny to clear Sunday with northerly to northwesterly winds, followed by clouds and possibly snow as a colder pattern settles in.
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