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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
1
In Harrisburg the Quay county bill faces a setback as the amendment creating Monongahela county is struck out and second reading is pushed. Lawmakers debate inspection roles and license charges while a separate measure taxes building and loan associations and a compromise on Brooks Law regulation surfaces by the Retail Liquor Dealers.
Harrisburg March 27 The senate convened at 1 PM and introduced multiple bills including authorizing public school text books in private schools serving district scholars and allowing railroads to construct overhead or underground lines in cities. Other measures cover government roads in Gettysburg National Park foreign insurance regulation and winding down pre existing franchises. The body defeated the life and accident insurance bill 22 to 7. Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 1 PM.
The house met at WW o'clock with unanimous consent to read the congressional apportionment bill. The oleomargarine act of 1845 was read second time with a provision that half the fines go to the department of agriculture for dairy and food enforcement. The anti oleo legislation repeal was not taken up. A loan and building associations tax bill was read second time and passed after debate. it would tax 4 mills on paid up stock with cash dividends. The senate bill creating new counties from adjoining counties was discussed. a procedural point blocked striking out an amendment from yesterday. The final passage vote was close and the day left pending further action.
The house adjourned at 3 o'clock after considering the main bill and reassembled to continue debate on the Quay county bill. Opponents used fibustering throughout the afternoon and the body kept voting on motions to adjourn before adjourning at 6 to 10 o'clock the next morning.
Buskirk, N. March 27 Thomas Reed, a 76 year old farmer, was killed in his barn yard when a ram violently gored and buttressed him. He was knocked to the ground and died moments later after bystanders rescued him as the animal continued its assault.
In New York on March 7 a tragedy occurred at a furnished room house on 1 West Twenty Fourth Street. Actor John Bilge Jow killed a young woman by three shots to the head and then killed himself in the room of Mrs Amy Thal, the victim.
Altoona Pennsylvania moves to a paid fire department with mayoral support. The plan clears the council and will take effect May 1, replacing the current arrangement.
The report covers diverse items including the death of ex-sheriff Allot Groff in Lancaster County, plans for electric rail links in Ashlind and Contrula, Morgan aiding the Earle-Shott Reading reorganization, and McCormick’s ruling on Recorder Curley’s removal. It notes Altoona’s paid fire department, a dead body found in Highton, and a five year contract in Reading for Wolstach street lights. Multiple coal, insurance, railroad, and legal matters populate the piece with many local incidents and industry notes.
Washington reports a possible coup in Spain within a week led by General Campor as Queen seeks a divorce and ministers face removal. News cites military hostility to Madrid elites and a likely shift toward practical dictatorship amid alliance anxieties. Cuban insurrection expands as reinforcements mobilize to Cuba and captains general named.
Tolledo reports a Baltimore and Ohio box car from Detroit arrived with a pool of loot and bloody stones. The car was smeared with blood on sides and roof, a bloody collar and necktie were found, and bloody fingerprints on the door indicate the victim was opened and dumped from the car.
Mrs. John 8. Moffatt of Webster Groves suffered serious burns when a nurse filled a rubber bag with boiling water and it ruptured on her back while treating grip with spinal weakness. The incident occurred in St. Louis on March 27.
Cornelius McQuire, a well known Omaha metal smith, was locked inside his shop and burned to death. He awoke to smoke and escaped toward the door but found it barred from the outside. He died in the flames as the door and windows were bolted by an unknown enemy.
Mina Fallie Braxton daughter of Colonel C. OM Braxton barely escaped serious harm after fainting during a fox hunt in Newport News Virginia. She fell from her horse when caught by L. C. Saunders and suffered only a mere scare and light injuries.
J A Mines, treasurer of Armstrong town, was wounded six miles from Mountain when two highwaymen shot him in the leg and seized over $900 of town funds. The assailants fled after the bold hold up creating a local scare and police pursuit.
Sedalia March 27. Joseph Hoyer, 86, a bachelor and reputed miser, died at his home five miles south of the city. He was one of the wealthiest farmers in the area and died without disclosing the location of his wealth, leaving a fruitless search ongoing.
Miss Julia Ireland, mother of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of the diocese, died at her home in Saint Paul this morning. She was aged years.
Testimony at an inquest after the Georgetown Bahen death shows a plan to injure players in the Thanksgiving game. A Columbia player testified he knocked Bahen down but claims no foul play. witnesses dispute who caused the fatal spinal injury. Coroner’s jury verdict links death to foul play. funeral arrangements for Bahen were postponed.
Miss Ethel Delmont, a noted Victoria bicyclist, wore bloomers in public raising a stir. Police decided bloomers are not suitable street wear for ladies and warned of a police court summons if she repeats the display.
A midnight explosion behind 6 South Main Street Pittston damaged the restaurant run by George Kuons and hurt the adjacent Coreorantes building. Fire followed, destroying the stack. total losses about 200 dollars with Kuons claiming 1,000. Building owned by Frank McCann. Cause unknown as firefighters contained the blaze.
Saint Teresa attracts a mob in El Polivo after appearing there and is arrested. Authorities from the United States and Texas are appealed to for aid to quell the fanatical disturbance as villagers believe she is a saint and messenger from the other world.
Durango Mexico March 2 Timeto Rodriguez a leading Mexican bull fighter died in the ring after attempting to kill a ferocious Guatinape breed bull. The animal gored him to death as a large crowd witnessed the brutal incident and cheered the bull’s handling for its apparent valor.
In Stillwater Minnesota on March 27 the famous Mosler curfew law for children under 10 takes effect. Anyone found on the streets after six o'clock must account for themselves. if unable they are taken home or to the city jail with parents notified to assist enforcement.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on March 2 price The Road citizens of Waynetown condemn merchant William Fruits 72 for violent hatred of religion and churches. He has not attended church for years and his wife has been involved in a dispute.
Columbus reports ditiminous miners pressing for wage relief as interstate drill participation is anticipated in Philadelphia. A sequence of crimes and fraud cases spans from New York to Florida, with prison terms handed to several offenders. A Louisiana salt bed discovery and a New Hampshire bank closure add a sense of financial strain and legal action.
The British steamer Laurestina arrived in Baltimore from Santiago de Cuba with details of John Lowe a Leeds seaman killed in Santiago on March 19 after drunkenly attempting to pass a fort without a countersign. A clash with Spanish authorities followed. Lowe was shot through the heart and his body allegedly disposed of at the fort. The crew, all English, condemned the Spanish actions and the incident may strain Spain Britain relations.
Chief George Tesh of the Newqually and Puyallup tribes threatens Indian war over the murder of medicine man Jim Bouchett. White and Black River Indians demand indemnity of 200 dollars by Thursday. Bouchett, related to Leshi, was killed after a dispute linked to Dominic who shot him in the back and tomahawked him. family children of Jerry Dominie on Muckleshoot reservation were affected.
From Washington a German minister is sent to Venezuela while talks discuss non presidential telegraph roles. An attack on Catholic churches in Washington leads to charges against Mary Delaney. The note to the secretary mentions going home with officials noting cheaper streetcar engines and a Kansas language case awaiting Supreme Court ruling on objec tionable phrasing limits.
The dispatch notes Hung Chang seeking calm with martial law ending in Hawaii while Spain prepares 600 Cuban reinforcements. Japanese forces seize the Pescadores and cholera appears among troops at Port Arthur. Liege miners strike widens. militia called. In Parla a bookmaker O'Brien shot American Wendel after a money dispute. Li Hung Chang gains indemnity payments and cession of several island groups including Loo Choo and Formosa.
Far eastern Pennsylvania experiences generally fair conditions with possible showers. In northern Pennsylvania expect westerly winds and slightly colder temperatures tonight into Thursday.
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