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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
1
Dispatches from Constantinople Paris and London report powers proposing an armistice as Turkey presses in Greece. Russia may offer concessions to Macedonians while Greece contemplates accepting terms to prevent Turkish territorial gains. Naval actions and financial reorganizations are noted amid mediation efforts.
May 12 dispatches report a conference between the powers and Turkey, presenting a memorandum urging an armistice with Greece as peace talks proceed. The document, delivered to Abdu Tevfik Pasha, outlines conditions Greece has accepted and asks Turkey to halt military advances. The Rome and Athens correspondents note expected acceptance by Turkey and possible deployment shifts and Crete indemnity issues.
Athens reports the Greek gunboat Pe Aut and torpedo boat No M captured a Turkish steamer off Tenedos in the Volo peninsula area. The vessel carried one hundred soldiers six officers three hundred Martini rifles thousands of cartridges large quickfire guns and military stores plus about £1000 in cash found aboard.
One of the pirates captured is identified as Led Major among the crew. Greek warships pursue the raid and transport the loot to Skiathos Island, consolidating their hold on the captured vessel and its cargo.
A May 12 decree from the Turkish council of ministers orders a battalion of gendarmerie to Larissa and appoints former Ottoman consuls at Volo and Larissa and Trikhain as Kalmak amas to organize Turkish rule in those Greek districts. The sultan will fund war medals for Turkish troops in the campaign against Greece.
London reports constantinople seeks direct talks with Greece to avoid mediation by powers. If refused, Turkish terms may harden. Berlin dispatch adds a demand for a 9 million pound war indemnity and rights to coastal control.
Important fighting is expected here between the Turks and Greeks unless an armistice is agreed upon. Khedem Pasha has set headquarters opposite Pharealos in Constantinople. Greek irregulars raid Thessaly and bands have tried to cut the Turkish line of communication with Eliesona.
Constantinople May 12 Turkish military commander at Janina telegraphs that Greek forces in Epirus have fled to Arta abandoning 3000 rifles 100 cases of ammunition and mountain artillery. Seventy nine Greeks were killed in recent fighting. Fourth batch of wounded Turkish soldiers arrived.
A Cape Town dispatch reports the Transvaal government replying to the colonial secretary’s note in defiant tone. It asserts the right to demand arbitration and to pass Allen's Immigration law and warns that arbitration may be the last means to settle the dispute.
Frank Perry Weadon business manager of the Bostonians and a known theatrical figure is confined as insane at Bellevue hospital New York. He has suffered poor health since last winter after a grip in Texas and became violent after a walk with his wife from Indianapolis.
Washington May 12 The causes of President Havemeyer and Secretary Searles of the American Sugar Refining Company were set for trial on May 17 for refusal to answer questions before the senate sugar trust investigation committee. District Attorney Davis notified counsel for the witnesses that the next cases would be called that date and Havemeyer and Searles would be the defendants. Attorneys were ordered to produce them in court.
The body of a man was taken to the morgue from Grand Central Station in a metallic casket. Unclaimed for three days in the depot baggage room, the corpse arrived from Victoria, B C. The outer coffin inscription reads Arthur Borogge died at sea near Vancouver Island, B C.
Harrhsburg reports Governor Hastings has accepted an invitation to respond to the toast The Nation at a dinner to be given by the Order of Cincinnati Saturday night in Philadelphia’s Horticultural Hall.
Jamison May 12 reports the court will observe a ten day mourning period for the late duchess who was the queen's first cousin once removed. The announcement notes the royal kinship and the formal mourning ritual begins today.
The report notes Charlotte Wolter the tragedienne was described as in a critical state in April and has since shown signs of recovery, with subsequent reports indicating regained strength and improvement in condition.
Spain the Arbitrator reports that Peru and Bolivia have placed their territorial disagreement before Spanish arbitration. The move was announced from Madrid on May 1.
The Senate foreign relations committee did not finish reviewing the Cuban situation. A subcommittee led by Davis Poraker and Morgan will reconvene at 10 o clock tomorrow to study Cuban reports from the State Department and may request more time before presenting findings.
Convention opens with Grand Chief Tobin delivering annual report. Officers to be conferred with honors, and each castle to appoint official calendars committee. Membership cited at over 42,000. memorial exercises observed as Ladies Temple meets for 300 strong.
The foreign relations committee considers deferring action on the Cuba resolution pending full reports from consuls and the State Department. Secretary Sherman hosts a subcommittee meeting as Calhoun’s Cuba trip looms, while President Eyes delayed decision awaiting comprehensive island facts.
The twelfth annual Protestant Episcopal convention met in Pittsburg with Bishop Whitehead absent. Reports show 67 priests and five deacons, four new churches built, 10 confirmations, and $62,502 in the Episcopal fund. The missions board notes a $2,300 deficit and provisions set to cover it.
In Boston on May 12 a man named Frank McDermott died after being struck by a falling brick at a Mount Pleasant Avenue job site. He was found unresponsive by coworkers and police were alerted at once.
A head on collision at 5 o clock in Stapleton between a freight train led by Conductor James Sylvan and Engineer Thomas Fitzpatrick and a passenger train from Mariners Harbor to Fifteen damaged both engines. Conductor Harry Williams and Wagoner Robert Weaver led the passenger. No injuries reported and travel delayed about an hour. An official investigation is planned.
Taane Harley a Philadelphia grocery salesman faced Recorder Ingersoll over kissing Mrs Edward Irwin wife of a local customer The Irwins claim Harley used affectionate tactics to sell goods and pressed a kiss to seal the deal Harley offers blackmail claim and produced a letter offering $200 to settle The judge kept the case under advisement
Marysville May 12 Frank W Mer rioll of Richwood was brought before Judge McCampbell and adjudged Lisa. He had led the Populist party in the county since its founding and was a two years prior candidate for the legislature. His health was poor, threatening starvation, though he owns a 60 acre farm. He was taken to the Columbus asylum yesterday.
John A. Caler of Cumberland Maryland died in the Maryland hospital from injuries after leaping from a Baltimore and Ohio express train while being brought to Haltimore. He faced a long sentence for a serious crime and died this morning.
The report adopted by the master of records notes a committee to procure past chief regalia and a gavel for Mr Tobin. J J Barnes of Philadelphia reports 494 castles in the state as of December 31 1904 with 29591 members. The 1806 relief outlay was 120000.05 and total relief since 1876 reached 1374450.54. Installation of officers for the coming year is set for tomorrow.
Flower telescope and observatory buildings at the University of Pennsylvania were dedicated before about 1500 people. Professor Simeon Newcomb gave the principal address. The observatory honors Reese Wall Flower, whose bequest created a 100 acre land tract atop Delaware County hills two miles from Philadelphia. The observatory features an 18 foot diameter revolving steel dome and a 36 foot telescope tube with clock-driven aiming. The Flower lens, 1 Inches in a meter, was tested atop Flagetaly mountain by Percival Laws and yielded fine observations on Mare canals.
One of the most shocking cases of neglect comes from Cherry Tree in Indiana county. Chas Ticking, an aged dependent citizen, is dying after months of dropsy and neglect. A local inquiry follows as authorities review his care and living conditions.
The borough overseers hired Dr. Ernest Erhard to treat a severely infected patient whose foot had rotted away due to maggots. Amputation was deemed impossible. the case nears its end, with death likely soon. The patient, married to Tillie Sylvanus, a former Indiana resident, is in his last days.
New York May 12 Booth Tucker commander of the Salvation Army was indicted by the grand jury for maintaining a nuisance and disturbing the peace at the Army barracks 124 West Fourteenth street. He was held in 600 and arraigned at Jefferson Market court.
Senator Quay gave notice of amendments to the sundry civil appropriation to remove special Indian agents deputy collectors of internal revenue storekeepers gaugers and examining surgeons in the pension office from the classified service. The amendments would nominate the special Indian agents to the president and require senate confirmation and would permit appointing other officers by department heads with or without examination.
Miss Kate Chandler niece of Senator Chandler of New Hampshire married at the senator residence to Mr. Harry M Gavis of Concord New Hampshire The Rev Mr Jones performed the ceremony Senator Chandler gave the bride away Guests included Mr Hale Senator and Mrs Preye and Mrs John W Foster The couple left for the north and will begin housekeeping at Concord later today
Rev Oliver T Seward of Xenia marries Miss Alice Weaver in Wooster Ohio on the anniversary of her accident three years earlier. The bride had sued the city for damages after a collision with a post, winning five thousand dollars three weeks prior. The ceremony was conducted by S F Scovel president of Wooster University.
New York reports the steamship Toutonie arrived with a mixed passenger list from Ireland. The young women aged eighteen to twenty-five are set to work in various parts of the country, described as mostly good workers.
A morning summary notes showers and cooler temperatures. Reports on public motions, tax bills, and local hearings including mine commission evidence and legal defenses. Regional county and city news items cover transportation, finance, and suburban developments.
Senate debates a flood of amendments to the tariff bill as supporters expect substantial revisions from the finance committee. Aldrich and Platt defer a May 18 start, while Pettigrew and Gallinger push measures targeting sugar trust control and convict labor in imports.
His Excellency Chang the envoy from China to Queen Victoria's jubilee and his suite arrived in New York this morning. Carriages met them at the Waldorf where state apartments were prepared. The embassy will stay about a week before continuing to long land. Chinese colors flew from the hotel as dignitaries gathered.
Youngetown May 1 Proseason Frank Kimmel a school teacher once held in penitentiary for alleged improper conduct with a pupil at Deerfield faced a court petition. The circuit court freed him on liberty and the board of election is now pressed with a conspiracy accusation regarding petition procedures.
Steamship movements include arrivals in New York on May 12 from Toutonta and Liverpool with arrivals and sails to St Louis Southampton Noordland Antwerp Germanhe Liverpool and to Trave from New York Quiconstown Britannia Rotterdam Yoonlam Blenger Woerkentim and other lines listed in this coastal timetable.
Partly cloudy to fair conditions with south and westerly winds. Cooler temperatures expected with rain on the courts then heavier rain in the lake region. Friday brings partly cloudy skies, fresh westerly winds, and frost in the lake region.
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