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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1897
Page
1
Senator Mason of Minnesota assails delays in the Cuban crisis debate, urging action to aid Americans in Cuba and press the Morgan resolution. He clashes with Senator Wellington as the gallery reacts with laughter and applause amid calls for stronger measures against Spain.
May 18 reports show Meyer Schoenfeld leading New York tailors in a major strike with 2,000 Progressive Tailors and 475 children’s jacket and cut-making workers walking out. Delegations plan to Newark to press for mass walkouts, while contractors discuss higher prices and support for better wages.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Plymouth May 15 Three boys were overturned from a skiff while crossing the river. Two reached shore but John Morgan aged 4 could not swim and drowned. Also reports of theater seating dispute in New York. Negroes ousted from theatre seats following a balcony directive.
The sheriff posse pursuing Advole the Mixte Indian killer killed him on Cottonwood Island in the Colorado River. The bodies of five victims including Judge J M Morton have been found.
Shipping News from New York lists cleared ships including Toutania Liverpool Friesland Antwerp Parte Southampton Antwerp for May voyage and arrivals of Southwand New York, indicating ports and destinations in clearances and arrivals.
Secretary Sherman informs British envoy Sir Julian Paunefote that the United States failed to ratify the general arbitration treaty. The notice notes the Senate vote and the lack of official objections, leaving no formal explanation of objections to amend the treaty.
W J Calhoun United States special commissioner on the Ruiz death case visited the Havana casino last night amid birthday decorations for King Alfonso. He was accompanied by Dr Jose Congresso the Spanish consul at Philadelphia Havana mayor and interpreter Dr ower. The party toured the building and enjoyed refreshments while toasts praised Cuba Spain and McKinley.
A preliminary hearing in Williamsport, Emmons County, concluded with Holy Track testifying. He implicated Black Hawk, Cadoline, Standing Bear, and others in the February Winona killers. He described thefts of cattle, planning to murder White people, and details of the Spicer family massacre with multiple weapons. Amounts seized totaled about $5 in money and clothing jewelry. The district court convenes June 1.
Charles W. Mohr, a former Allentown resident aged 52, disappeared after a Saturday night dispute and was found dead in the Morris and Essex canal. Reports claim facial injuries but no water in the body, sparking murder speculation. The coroner declined an inquest, noting no definite foul play.
In Larchmont New York on May 18 Rev Frederick B Hinkins of St John’s Episcopal parish at Purge New York obtained a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. The pastor, known for golf and bicycling, was often seen in parish circles but his wife Mrs Hinking is reported in poor health.
Cumberland Maryland May 1 Dr Horace Virgil Porter of Cumberland is restored to the pension after suffering injuries from a chemical explosion sixteen months ago. The article notes his long recovery and reinstatement.
The piece argues the Cuban relief appropriation is just the start of a broader U S effort to rescue Cuba from Spain. It predicts sharp Spanish backlash, possible calls for belligerent rights or Cuban independence, and urges decisive action beyond a symbolic grant reflecting administration policy.
Rev. Louis Beeman Brown rector of St. James Episcopal Church Westernport was seized by Dr J B Shupe and Mayor Edward J Napier as he was taken from his study to Johns Hopkins hospital for treatment. He became violent, was handcuffed and strapped to a train seat, escaped in Baltimore, then recaptured hours later.
The April 1907 internal revenue report shows total receipts of 11,084,508, down 96,905 from April 1906, while the ten month total reaches 31,22,350,404, up 490,083 from the prior year. Revenue by source includes Spirits 4,079,816 down 60,205, Tobacco 2,070,146 up 107,?. Fermented liquors 2,420,082 down 230,741. Margarine 84,016 up 14,001. Cheese 3,095. Miscellaneous 25,101.
Morrisburg May 18 The senate saw a series of final passes and defeats. A labor protections bill passed without opposition while an automatic hoisting engines act advanced. The DII was defeated 21 to 1 and a prize fight photo ban passed 7 to 0. Contests and committee reports dominated the day with several measures failing and conference appointments made before adjournment until tomorrow.
The third annual convention of the Afro-American Republican League of Pennsylvania opened in Lancaster with violent disorder as police restored calm. President Blackwell ran the meeting amid a fierce contest with five contested delegates and a chaotic roll call followed by a tussle over a roll book. Committees on contests ren ditions and ways and means were appointed to report tomorrow.
Emma Henry, a domestic, caused the arrest of Matthew Price and Patrick Poley, two years old, on a charge of attempted criminal assault. Returning home she fell and they attempted to drag her into a saving.
A fragment notes a headline about Major Harrington with a brief note on his conversion. Other items list outruns on Washington politics and local civic matters, but details are unreadable.
Bulgaria shows strength as armistice rumors spread and Greece spared further humiliation. A sudden shift in the eastern theater follows Russia action and possible mobilization rumors. The Porte’s bluff questioned as peace talks may proceed, with reports of Turkish outrages in Epirus and an end to hostilities in view.
Reports from London May 18 describe a rapid shift in the Russo Turkish crisis. Russia and Bulgaria drive a pause in hostilities while Edhem Pasha is ordered to cease fighting. The Porte signals readiness to enter peace talks with Greece, under pressure from European powers and potential armistice plans.
The Guardian prints a dispatch from its special correspondent detailing Greek suffering in Epirus. Destruction includes burning and pillaging of homes and belongings. youths leap from rocks. a mother and sisters are harmed. a captured boy has ears, nose, and a portion of his scalp removed before death.
The Central Pennsylvania Lutheran League convened in Halipfonie on May 1 with a varied program on league work. A large number of delegates attended and sessions continued with plans to conclude tomorrow.
A May forecast from The Herald reports today clear conditions with light southwest to north winds and slightly cooler temps in the north. Thursday should bring fair skies and fresh southerly winds with a brief warm spell and local chatter about a change in the next week.
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