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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
1
Special to the Scranton Tribune Narrieburg March. Grow county plan faces gubernatorial commission hurdles as petitions seek to carve a new county from Luzerne and adjacent areas. Lawmakers debate judicial districts and county boundaries amid broader efforts to reorganize counties including Wayne and Lackawanna.
The March 21 session in Harrisburg reported bills introduced by Walton to reduce real estate taxation, Green on settling hospital project claims, and Baker on rapid transit railways with city consent. The Senate approved House amendments to the state supplies office bill and prepared for the St Paul launch. House actions included recognizing Lincoln’s birthday as a holiday and ordering various inspections and appropriations for state institutions and infrastructure. District realignments and amendments to judicial apportionment were debated, with several county district changes proposed.
An early morning alarm from box 81 at Oak street and Hrick avenue Providence reported a blaze in a double frame building near the Cayuga shaft. Flames were visible from the central city as press time approached.
The presidents of major anthracite coal carrying and producing firms met in New York at 1 a.m. to review a recent production statistics report. A five member committee was formed to study production percentages and to devise a plan to prevent demobilizations and ensure harmony. another meeting is set for one week later to hear the committee report.
Washington March 21 The president foray operated Willa MM Springer of Illinois and Constantine Buckley Kilgore of Texas as judges for the United States courts in the Northern and Southern districts of the Indian Territory. Appointments were favorably received in Washington where both men are well known.
The report from Superintendent of Banking Mreaton notes the Kentinige Valley Savings Bank in Binghunton wrecked by pallations. assets will exceed liabilities by 1.40. In Africa drought and famine devastate Zonsibar and western Equator regions. villages depopulated and schools and churches closed. Port Allegheny sees a jewelry store and four other buildings burned in a early morning blaze. three families narrowly escape.
Tethichen, I. March 21 alosinh Te Wilt, a guntractor, mille in sealenment fadoy, Tile Wibilities tre E000, marl iin aakein Inay reach 0,00 His failare is attributed to heavy loaves on recent con tracks.
Fragmentary state paragraphs mention The Brotherly Love association and a church build in Leb anon Wisconsin. An entertainment to benefit an orphan home is noted. References include a large number of enslaved people, a person named Charles Kivok dying, and an eight year penitentiary sentence for Thomas Duke tied to Altoona bonds.
Michael Kearney and two men, Hendricks and Robinson, face murder charges connected to Barney Hick’s death on Navy Street. Witness Ray Boyer testifies the trio returned with blood on their hands after the crime, and Kearney id by Mrs Rick. Arrests spread to Jersey City and Virginia as authorities pursue the suspects. Fire damage report follows with property losses and gas cylinder explosions at a local bottling plant and barn.
A private telegraph from Potosi reports tensions between Chile and the Argentine Republic could draw Bolivia Peru and Ecuador as allies. Fears focus on Chilean troop movement through Bolivia to isolate opponents. Washington reports an armistice after three days of fighting in Lima and a provisional government control.
Government pension inspector arrested A Clarke and Edward Robinson for mail fraud by claiming to publish the Ladies' Gen Monthly. They mailed 11 letters nationwide offering a no gold watch prize for solving a rebus, then charged $1 for the package. Authorities found about 10,000 women listed and suspect a large operation.
San Francisco reports a five year old girl, daughter of James Parr and Mary Ellen Lampman, identified as a legitimate but unrecognized heir. Adopted by Mrs. Chaylee Greggory, she may affect the Hilwetion dispute over the late millionaire’s estate as Senator Fair’s will includes a clause about offspring of his sons.
Madrid sources quote Spanish leaders and press urging a peaceful settlement with the United States. They stress Spain’s desire to preserve friendship and avoid a clash, hoping Washington’s view can ease tensions without a formal, injurious demand.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a fire in Honesdale at Julius Kelch bottling plant, located at the foot of the street, destroying the establishment. Firefighters fought the flames from 10.90 this evening, with authorities investigating the cause.
Frank P. Amsden prominent Scranton architect and surveyor dies at 7 40 pm at his home 1 Hallstead Place following strokes and Brights disease. A veteran artillery captain in the Civil War and longtime Grand Army of the Republic active member, he left two daughters and a son as survivors.
Washington unsettled as officials withhold specific charges on Minister Thurston stirring calls to suspend judgment while Hawaiian allies defend him amid diplomatic strains with Secretary Gresham. In Pennsylvania, Lehigh University president Henry Coppee dies at 78, after a career at Yale West Point and the University of Pennsylvania.
March 2 report says twenty eight men indicted for murder in connection with the levee shooting are mostly in prison. Indicted men surrendered to sheriffs as soon as they learned of the indictments. Pittsburg Licenses Increase In City and Allegheny totals.
Senor De Muraga the Spanish minister in Washington cables a resignation on March MW but the minister of foreign affairs refuses to accept it.
New York officers indicted by the grand jury for bribery and extortion were arraigned in the court of oyer and terminer this morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
At Rocky Mountain coal mine No 6 in Red Canon Wyoming an explosion trapped more than eighty workers. Victims were killed or injured in the powerhouse and slopes. Rescue attempts faced foul air and rubble with several bodies recovered. no survivors expected. The blast halted operations and mirrors two prior deadly mine disasters in 1881 and 1886.
The electrical workers strike in New York ends with a total win for the Electrical Contractors’ Association and a decisive defeat for the board of walking delegates from the various trade unions.
Fall conditions prevail in eastern Pennsylvania with northerly winds turning easterly. Temperatures show minor fluctuations and a light breeze, reflecting a typical seasonal shift.
Finley’s department store advertises high grade hose at unheard of prices. It features 150 dozen ladies two thread hose with high spliced heel and double sole at 17 cents per pair or 3 for 50 cents and 125 dozen extra fine 46 gauge hose at 21 cents per pair, both presented as actual value 386.
Circular listing 150 dozen of Boys Armor Plate Hose in sizes 7 to 10 with double knee and extra heavy rib 1x2. Price 206 per pair with QUA regular 25¢ stocking. Claims use of Mace Yarn and Hermsdorf Dye and promotes best hosiery values seen.
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