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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
1
A novelist named Ford was shot by his brother at home in a tragedy that left a seven year old son in the household. Police investigated the incident as a domestic shooting aftermath and surrounding family events.
Paul Leicester Ford famed novelist dies after Malcolm W Ford shoots him in his New York library. Malcolm then fatally shoots himself as Miss Hall and Mrs Ford react. Authorities note possible temporary insanity amid long-standing family enmity.
Prince Henry of Prussia and the Duke of Connaught visited Cork International Exhibition. They were greeted by the lord mayor and officials at the railway station and drove to the grounds where an enthusiastic crowd welcomed them. The national anthem was played and Prince Henry inaugurated the water chute by launching the first boat.
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press lists pensions granted to several individuals including Malie Cline Young of Forty Fort and Willig Tinklebaugh of Pittsigo with mentions of Vonnia Sullivan of Carbondale in a May 6 release.
Chief Francis ONeil of Chicago described a Chicago anarchist who practiced shooting in a cellar two days before Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in Chicago. Other speakers included Chiefs Price of Vicksburg and Moore of Binghamton and Allegheny Police Chief Muth who linked opium to crime.
General Chaffee’s May 8 dispatch to the War Department describes the Mindanao situation. He notes limited hostilities, scattered Moro activity, recaptured prisoners, and overall calm around Lake Lanao with ongoing investigations and reassuring wounded status.
Exclusive dispatch reports Clara Taylor of Cincinnati, fugitive in Italy, ordered extradited to the United States for trial on kidnapping charges involving her niece Margaret Taylor. Instructions sent to the U.S. ambassador in Rome to detain her pending extradition papers. A. V. Taylor, Margaret’s father, departed for Italy to pursue custody with Governor Nash aiding the effort.
The National Trotting Association board continued work with multiple disciplinary actions. Expulsions include B D Ash of Mural Valley for starting a bay mare and G W Brindle of Yelleville for similar offenses. Additional suspensions and fines were handed to several individuals and clubs amid rule violations at Melmont Park and related venues.
A bulletin from Costly Loo notes Queen Wilhelmina's condition continues satisfactory with no fever overnight. Prince Henry telegraphs from Schwerin to Duchess Marke of Merklenburg confirming stable recovery and a good night.
Chronicle of vessel movements with arrivals and sailings from New York to European ports. Notable entries include Mayne Arrived Gormaine Iver pool and several liners such as Lizard Passed Yovland and Teutoine sailing from Liverpool to New York.
An exclusive Amputated Prew report from Woonsocket notes H. J. May and Simpeon and Wik claim a wage rise of two cents per yard for woolen manufacturers. The increase follows a conference between mill officials and a committee of the employees.
In the Senate discussion on the Philippines bill the rhetoric cooled into a cordial exchange with smiles and handshakes after sharp exchanges by Carmack and Dolliver. The House debated adding three stars to the U S flag with Oklahoma and Indian Territory and Arizona New Mexico consolidations on hold. A Senate resolution mourned Rear Admiral Sampson and seven members were named to attend his funeral. Senator West disputed Tillman and Hampton Roads tales, challenging a long cited Lincoln era claim as unfounded.
Washington May 8 Officials predict the 1902 Grand Army encampment will draw an unprecedented crowd in the national capital with veterans from many posts attending. Preparations include decorating public buildings a court of honor at the White House parades by regular army militia and Sons of Veterans a pageant and a monument to Dr IL Stephenson. Congress may approve the Memorial Bridge project and President Roosevelt backs the encampment plans.
The newly inaugurated Costa Rican president was sworn in amid a period of political tension. Authorities indicated a calm transfer of power, with no immediate signs of upheaval or revolutionary disturbance following the election.
From Philadelphia May Associated Press reports Captain Henry Frankiy Nanges a renowned wholesale lumber merchant and Moeunle fraternity member has died aged 1 years. Nanges born in Poiievilly Pennsylvania served in the Civil War and sustained severe wounds at Gettysburg and Fredericksburg.
The annual Farmers dinner club meeting in Lancaster gathers presidents and public figures including A J Cassatt, G J Pugh, George F Baer, and J Hay Brown. Attendees travel by special train to Marietta and then to Senator Cameron's country estate.
The Illinois Republican State Convention backed Congressman Albert J. Hopkins for U.S. senator and praised Governor Yates. The event featured a split over a minority report, adjourned sessions, and a platform reaffirming the Philadelphia GOP platform while paying tribute to McKinley and Tanner.
Exclusive wire reports from Dubuque Iowa say three firemen perished and a fourth was badly injured in a blaze at the lows Iron works tonight. Names tied to the incident include VIANE GIANATIS agent 0 and JOHN FITAPATINCIS aged 44 with John McPolind among the injured. The fall of a wall during the water play led to the disaster causing an estimated $15,000 loss.
Buffalo report states former city treasurer Philip Covet faced an indictment for complicity in defalcations in his office. His bond was forfeited to cover about FUACO, and after pleading guilty he was fined at 4 and released.
Shipping in the Port destroyed the steamer Roddam is wrecked with the captain burned and eighteen crew dead. The Roraima is lost with all on board. The Maddam returned from Martinique reporting St Pierre destroyed and many killed. Telegraph lines to Martinique down and Mare Martinique fatalities feared.
Rotten OCR text outlines scores and lineups from games in St Louis Olledge Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with players Dugglebs Yerkes Necels Bowerman Kling Kinstee Day Hittering Witlshaw and others plus umpires Knistie Day Powera Brown and more.
In a fragmented report, Waorcester defeated Muttale 7 to 6 while Providones beat Hoeheater 7 to 4 and Alontreal trailed 3 to 4 against Toronto Newark. The text mixes city and player names with unclear context.
The seventh annual state convention opened in Villadelphia with 8,000 delegates. State secretary View HO Hameey called the meeting to order and delivered an address of welcome. Mice necht of Lebanon responded, as delegates reviewed messages and reports from secretaries and the treasurer.
Eastern Pennsylvania expected to be fair Friday and Saturday with cooler air. Northwest winds will bring a fresher feel and pleasant conditions.
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