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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
1
In Harrisburg the House debates the Smith religious garb bill with opposition charging it targets civil liberties and hints of anti Catholic bias. Proponents seek to enforce teachers’ dress while amendments on garb and penalties surface amid heated exchanges.
Rochester March 6 heirs of the late Frederick Douglass announce they intend to contest a formal document. The notice implies a legal challenge by the children of his former wife to a will or succession matter. Legal action may affect estate disposition and party standings in forthcoming proceedings.
Western mine operators led by Dearmitt Dempster and Robinson opposed the Coyle bill to create a mining department. The senate mines and mining committee sent the measure to a sub committee after arguments about the bill and mine laws. The panel includes three operators inspectors and miners from several counties.
Inspector General Morrell issues a circular to Pennsylvania National Guard demanding verification of state property returns at spring inspection and a roster of United States rifle numbers. Commanders must report drill night attendance, cash books, and supporting vouchers with the aim of accurate accounting and attendance impact.
An estate in Holland valued at millions will be distributed to about 200 heirs in Germany and the United States. In Janesville Minnesota? Wisconsin two brothers John M and Frank Metsinger reside and expect to receive their allotment by May 1. The deceased was a German merchant who died in Holland a year ago, leaving a vast fortune tied up in litigation.
John P. Angleberger former justice of the peace was arrested in Vincennes Ind charged with dynamite outrage at Decker. Bloodhounds traced from Bennett's house to Angleberger and he was taken into custody. Bennett Angleberger son in law whipped him after the event. Mrs Angleberger left her husband to live with her daughter Mrs Bennett. Decker residents remain unsettled. Scotch Irish Convention news follows.
Reading’s arc Hents coat $106 each. Two poor boxes in St. Peter’s cathedral Allegheny were stolen. The discharge of a single man closed the American match factory at Lebanon. A coal oil lamp exploded at Reading burning to death Mrs Lydia Coldren state senator. J M McCarrell was re elected at Harrisburg president of the Clearfield Conemaugh and Western railroad.
Two men robbed the Adel State Bank at Adel Iowa firing on cashier S M Leach and a customer Halley. The duo fled in a buggy after stealing about $15 000. One robber hid in a barn, was killed when fire exposed him, the other captured after a pursuit and confession. Sheriff Payne guards the surviving suspect as a mob plans possible lynching.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius sailed from Norfolk yesterday in search of wrecks. The Columbia will be inspected in New York next week and depart for the West Indies to join Admiral Meade at Trinidad. Sugar bounty claims have reached the treasury under the new law. The Provident denied clemency for Dr A A Johnson sentenced in Missouri to four years for making a false affidavit in a pension case.
President Cleveland bypassed Senate opposition by issuing a recess appointment for Alfred D. Tinsley as postmaster at Sioux Falls South Dakota. Senator Pettigrew fought the nomination, aligning with traditional senatorial courtesy, and the rejection was followed by another recess appointment. The dispute echoes Grant and Harrison cases and may set a future precedent on executive overreach.
Mexico City March 6 W H Ellis the negro Moses arrives from Tahualilo Durango with 700 negro colonists part of a broader project to emigrate Africans to Mexico. Government support has existed since 1880 with a concession to bring up to 20000, facing initial journalistic opposition but gaining sympathy from both government and business sectors.
Seattle March 6 The chamber of commerce appointed a committee to investigate the Alaska and British Columbia boundary and to mobilize public opinion on defending American rights. The matter will be considered by an international commission this year.
A mine near Shamokin Pennsylvania faced a deadly flood when water breached a dam. Foreman Johnson detected the danger and notified Engineer Muir, enabling 150 miners to escape. Volunteers then built barriers to hold back the rising water, averting a catastrophe.
A distinguished Chinese delegation travels from Mexico to the United States after negotiating immigration policies. The group includes Li Yung Yow consul general San Francisco Yu Shi Yo former consul Havana Ko King Owlang San Francisco vice consul and Fong Yen Shen Chinese legation attache with clerks and attendants. Owlang acts as interpreter and reports are forthcoming.
Tremendous labor clash erupts as 12 000 to 17 000 miners in the Pittsburg district are ordered to strike after talks over a six cent mining rate fail. Operators proposed a joint convention which miners reject. Delegates return home as meetings will be held at each pit to plan strike actions.
A morning passenger train on the Indianapolis and Vincennes line derailed between Marco and Sandborn due to a broken rail. A day coach burned. injuries reported include I. Halton with a broken thigh, B. T. Brown with back injuries, Ed Willett with body bruises, Joseph Wright with back and arm injuries, Edward Dryman with head and back injuries. All injured except Halton were transported.
The Reading imposes an embargo on coal from Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central mines to Philadelphia. Vice President Williams of the New Jersey Central says there will be no retaliation and no coal war, expecting shifted tonnage to tidewater and higher earnings from longer hauls.
Secretary Cresham plans to instruct Ambassador Bayard to urge Great Britain toward an adjustment with Venezuela and British Guiana and propose arbitration. The move follows a congressional resolution and comes as reports from Venezuela claim a critical stage with troops massed in the disputed area. George J Gould denies any marriage settlement linked to his sister’s marriage to the Marquis De Castellane.
Baltimore and Washington poultry fans form a regional association to coordinate events and advocacy. A North Carolina lawmaker proposes a measure to prohibit one railroad from boycotting another, aiming to curb corporate pressure in transport disputes.
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