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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports show the McKinley administration united on Cuba policy, awaiting the Maine court of inquiry findings. The cabinet considers intervention possibilities, awaits the Maine report, and contemplates a presidential message to Spain along with the findings.
Washington March 22 reports a quiet cabinet meeting as naval forces maneuver near Hampton Roads. Massachusetts sails from Key West after Texas, Brooklyn near Newport News, Monitor Puritan ordered to join at the rendezvous. Canaries torpedo flotilla departure not yet confirmed. no McKinley protest. Navy considers a West Indies coaling station with steps toward Dry Tortugas.
Washington reports that Cuba policy may shift toward resolving the Cuban question with Spain or intervention. The naval bill grows to 35.68 million with plans for Maine and other vessels. President meets with Senators Allison and Gorman while Rear Admiral Sicard remains ill and may be reassigned.
Gettysburg memorial commission arrived to fix a site for the state monument to General John F. Reynolds on the battlefield. Members include General John P. Taylor General J P S Gobin Colonel BH Bruce Ricketts Colonel John P Nicholson and Major W Ross Hartshorne. A July 1 dedication is planned with location near Reynolds death site and a bronze equestrian statue like those of Meade and Hancock.
In San Francisco on March 22 Jim Jeffries of Sas Angeles defeated Peter Jackson in the third round at Woodward's Division. Jackson showed brief clever defense with left jabs but failed to land against the younger stronger challenger as Jeffries pressed the attack.
Washington March 22 The naval appropriation bill was reported to the house but not printed. The contested election case of Thorpe rapps from the Fourth Virginia district was debated until 4 o clock when the house adjourned until tomorrow.
Washington reports the banking and currency committee will receive a bill focused on banking reform alone. It will not address gold and silver or bond issues, deferring those to coinage and Ways and Means. The proposal favors a gradual withdrawal of greenbacks per the president’s recommendations.
Virginia authorities state the state guard would respond on six hours notice if war is declared. Governor Tyler, with President McKinley, confirms readiness and shows enthusiasm among colored troops for Cuba service. Two new colored companies organized. overall 3,000 well drilled troops prepared for emergency.
Grave Jones, 32, of California, a housewife, was jailed in San Francisco city prison on drunkenness and malicious mischief charges. She claimed to be W Sanger Pullman’s sister and later Mrs Roberts, after being found smashing a saloon window on Park Street.
Reading reports that the adless military company led by Captain Schilling remains prepared to go to the front if war with Spain occurs. Some members issued a card stating they would not act as a unit in combat while reaffirming patriotism and intent to avoid unseemly mingling with enlisted men.
In Mt Vernon Judge Behata fined 15 year old Patrick Waw two dollars for smoking cigarettes on public streets under a new law. He warned the next offender would face imprisonment and pledged to pursue dealers who sold cigarettes to minors.
The Atlantic Base Ball league will meet in Philadelphia at the Hingham House next Thursday to arrange the schedule and adopt rules against rowdy conduct on the field.
Shipping notes report March 22 sailing and cargo movements. Vessels Saha and Bremen cleared New York bound for Antwerp and Liverpool with ports including Southhampton Westernland and Majestic among listed routes.
Ilion New Jersey March 22 Two Government Inspectors from the War and Navy Departments visit the Remington Arms Company factory to assess war production capacity. An order for 10 000 knife bayonets for the Marines is underway and Superintendant Hartley says 1 000 guns can be produced daily with two gangs of 500 men.
Disastrous floods reported across the Allegheny and Ohio valleys with extensive property damage. No loss of life reported as waters rise. many residents forced to leave homes while Pittsburg notes danger has passed.
In Butler Pennsylvania on March 22 the Robinson and Moore factions clashed in county primaries. With 25 of 60 districts reporting, Moore leads by 456 in assembly. Anti Robinson delegates to the state convention likely Newton Flack Dr E Crawford and J C Modymonds. Showalter McQuiston and M S Quay were unopposed for offices.
Fire swept through the Wood Side hotel and adjoining cottages in Colorado Springs, threatening the city. Windy conditions spread embers several blocks. loss estimated at 120000 dollars. Firefighters faced low water pressure and hose shortages. help came from Colorado City and Manitou. Sheriff Foynton's residence later burned, causing about 10000 dollars in damage.
Bradford March 22 Mc Kean county Republican convention met at Smethport endorsing C W Stone of Warren for governor. Three state delegates and H H North of this city were also backed. J W Campbell of Kane was nominated for county treasurer and President McKinley’s patriotism in the Spanish crisis praised.
In St Louis on March 22 the United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Missouri case P Lorillard Co v Christian Pepper. The suit claimed unfair competition through a tobacco package design resembling Lorillard’s. The appellate decision upheld the lower court dismissal of the case.
The president transmitted numerous nominations to the Senate including consuls to Cardenas Cuba and Davenport City Northwest Territory, plus Army and Navy officers. Names span James C Moook, Milton P Shhanta, J Matthews, F F Heed, R N Roberts, M H Moody, Albert W Bacon, and officers Morris MacMurray Dillepback Lundeen Crawford Adams.
Harrisburg March 22 the capital building commission meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed indefinitely due to illness of Architect Cobb who was to report on bids and modified bids submitted February 7.
About 300 workers at Yorktown colliery of Lehigh Valley Coal Co refuse to report for duty in sympathy with fireman John Boyle who resigned after a dispute over coal quality. Strike follows UMW demand for Boyle’s reinstatement. officials expect no violence as talks proceed. The company warns of a possible indefinite shutdown.
In Elizabeth New Jersey police broke up a gang of boy thieves tied to robberies at the New Jersey Central freight station. The leader Peter Harsel aged 16 was arrested and held for trial. detectives expect further arrests as he names associates and a furrier.
Two armed men overpowered Night Watchman F. Todd at 3 a.m. in Chicago. They bound him to a chair and robbed three safes in the auditor's office. Diamonds valued at 3200 were taken from one safe, 200 in currency from another, and about 3000 in a locked strong box remained unpacked and left in the room. The watchman was found gagged and bound at six.
W C Thompson a white farmer living near Sylacauga Alabama was found slain in the woods three miles from his home. The body bore about a dozen lead bullets and showed heavy blighting. he had testified against illegal distillers and six subpoenas to testify in court were found in his pockets but had been moved to his chest and held there by a stone.
In Texarkana Arkansas a series of deadly house fire deaths near the Cox home prompted arrest of John Cox, husband and father, on charges of murdering his wife Mrs. Cox and their infant child after a lengthy account from an older Cox child.
A six story building at 118 and 120 Monroe street housing Monroe Catering Co and the Building Trades Club burned today. Four women on the top floor escaped injury, while John F. Hurns George A. McAllister Harry Smith Joseph Stelmers and Jacob Buchanan were burned or injured but none seriously. Total loss estimated at 90000 dollars.
Weather shows showers today with clearing this afternoon. General-Court of Inquiry report heading to Washington. Cabinet debates forthcoming report. Hasleton miners strike and council meetings attract attention. Lackawanna and Whitney weekly items plus regional notices round out the page.
The Alaska bark Helen W. Almy with twenty seven passengers and thirteen crew was wrecked off Point Bonita at the Golden Gate while bound for Copper River and the Klondike. The Santa Rosa found the wreck this morning and no signs of life were observed.
Two cows caused a street disturbance in Wilmington today. One cow driven along Eighth Street broke free and fled toward Market Street with a crowd pursuing. Ex health official Joseph Jenkins twisted its tail to halt the animal in front of the Opera House. A second cow impounded three men and a newsboy in Market Street before swiveling around a telegraph pole and stopping.
Rev John L Staples a Methodist clergyman aged 4 years died at his home in Stroudsburg Pa His son served as Lincoln's substitute during the Civil War Staples lived in Washington and survived the conflict The epitaph honors SJ Summerfield Staples private of Company C 176th Penn Vols and a substitute for Lincoln
Chester, March 22 report from the Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal conference notes Bishop Goodsell presided. The temperance committee report caused little debate before a proposed resolution urging Christians and Methodists to join a party opposing liquor sales was defeated. Conference to adjourn tomorrow.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a Nebraska court ruling in favor of Herman RK Vandicar. The case is remanded for rehearing clarifying double indemnity coverage applies only when the mishap occurs inside the car or vehicle.
Von Welthein, an American, faced examination over his alleged killing of Woolf Joel nephew partner and trustee of Barney Martino. Manager Strange testified Joel was extorted for money to secure the removal of President Kruger with the killing occurring in Joel's office on March 14.
In Holidaysburg on March 22, Herman Frieldnader and Myer Bremer of Washington and owners of a Chicago clothing shop in Altoona were acquitted of arson with intent to defraud insurance companies after a court hearing.
Pottsville Pennsylvania March 2 County Commissioner Myers was convicted today on one of twenty five counts of the indictments charging him with misdemeanor conduct.
Alfred Duff was killed and George Miller fatally wounded when dynamite exploded at the Kaska Williams colliery in Pottsville Pennsylvania. Authorities report a fatal mining accident with injuries to a second miner.
Key West reports Lieut Commander Marix aboard the City of Key West bound for Miami with the court of inquiry findings on the battleship Maine disaster. Most Maine officers leave for home to await orders, amid growing doubt the explosion’s cause can be definitively determined.
Franklin county Republican convention nominates John Stewart for President Judge and Quay followers for legislature. Nominations include T. M. Minhon for congress W. W. Britton and W. C. Kreps for legislature John T. Pensinger for sheriff John W. Hoke for district attorney Jerome Detrich for poor director L. F. Suverbsath for coroner Samuel V. Winegart for surveyor and delegates Alexander Stewart David Mace lay and Nevin Pomeroy. Resolutions praise McKinley and Cuban policy. State delegates uninstructed, may back W. A. Stone if Stewart seeks Superior court nomination.
A marble slab with gilt inscription honoring Walter Scott was found amid debris in Albany’s old Capitol shed. Superintendent Aldridge handed the artifact to the Albany Historical and Art Society for preservation. The slab, over four feet long, dates from the early 19th century and likely came from the capitol’s walls.
The Siecle reports a French expedition against Bogsirms in Madagascar suffered a serious reverse. One officer and 100 men were killed, insurgents captured rifles, and 125,008 cartridges were taken.
Harrisburg March. Wilton M. Lindsey of Warren was today endorsed as judge of the Thirty seventh judicial district covering Warren and Forest counties, succeeding the late Charles D. Noyes.
The Herald reports a cloudy to partly cloudy day with fog along coasts, rain and brisk winds from the northeast to south, high temperatures, shifting to westerly, followed by clearing and colder air in the area.
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