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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1902
Page
1
The coal strike commission issued a statement that any wage changes take effect today November 1 1902. The ruling aims to relieve pressure by giving notice for wage adjustments and helps miners and operators calculate earnings. Commissioners plan further preliminary findings before finishing the general report.
Exclusive wire reports Cresceus son of Robert McGreger trotted two miles in 4.17 at Driving Park Memphis beating the world two mile trotting record of 4.284 by Onward Silver. Driven by Mr. Ketcham the horse received an ovation from the large crowd. Prince Alert also broke the pacing gelding record clocking 2.00 with Demarest driving.
Exclusive AP report from Harrisburg states Governor Stone appointed Spencer E. K. Gilbert of Harrisburg as trustee of the state insane hospital in Harrisburg today.
Col Dunn released a forecast claiming a New York State plurality for Governor Odell of at least 7600 with upstate organization in strong form. Higgins echoed optimism from upstate counties, predicting vast Republican majorities and a sure victory if voters turnout.
General Miles landed in Manila aboard the Thomas from Ban Pray claco and was greeted by General Davis and a cavalry squadron. He was escorted to the Malacanang palace where Governor Taft and the civil commission awaited. A review of the Manila garrison is planned for tomorrow. The general’s broader archipelago tour schedule is still unsettled.
Four men were killed and three seriously hurt by a gas release in the big tunnel trunk sewer near the 24th Street heading in Niagara Falls. The dead are Lawrence Fisher George Rhodes Hugo Swanson and William Bradish. Romano Wovich is listed as critically injured and not expected to live.
Shipping news lists arrivals and clears from multiple ports. Vessels including Germitage Liverpool and Columbia New York arrive via Plymouth for Hamburg and proceed. Lu cura New York for Liverpool. Aller New York for Genoa. Boulogne Sur Mer sails Stutendam from Rotterdam to New York.
Senatorial chair M. S. Qty declares Democratic lists include false canards about repealing the miners certification law and the mine inspectors act. He warns Republicans will not raise legitimacy questions and urges voters not to credit rumored reversals.
Chicago October 11 The Illinois coal operators association through its commissioner Hermann D Justi declined to answer four questions from President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. Justi said the anthracite strike commission has not requested testimony from bituminous operators and none will be given until called. He added operators would answer if the commission asks direct questions and would provide a composite state view through their association.
Judge Pennypacker visited Lebanon with large crowds listening to speeches at the Lebanon County Historical Society and Eagle Hotel. The evening program at the opera house featured Congressmen Olmstead Supreme Court Reporter Schaeffer and Attorney General Elkin. He predicted strong Republican ticket support and a heavy statewide vote.
At the Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers the second day featured James Campbell of Harrisburg arguing thirteen as the education age threshold while Florence Kelley of New York challenged Pennsylvania’s child labor and illiteracy standing. Rev. Dr. J Levy spoke on Progress in Economic Reforms and Rev. W N Wardster addressed social evils including profanity and intemperance.
Premier Combos said mine owners favor direct talks with strikers after reports show willingness to negotiate. Two clashes occurred as strikers attacked coal company headquarters in Mosselx, with one soldier wounded. Deputies and police clashed in Lens with minor injuries and no arrests. Managers of some mines urge arbitration be postponed and will forward striker demands to boards.
The Ninth Regiment broke camp at noon and marched to the armory. They were reviewed by General Gobin as they passed the Hotel Sterling. Gobin publicly thanked Colonel Dougherty and the troops for their duty, praising citizen soldiery and the state’s protection effort. President Mitchell prepared data for an investigating commission, including wages, cost of living, and school details from anthracite collieries.
At a meeting of the councilmanic committee to probe charges by Mayor McCormick, new claims surfaced that former mayors Paterson and Fritchey did not remit city fees. McCormick contends police under Fritchey collected street exhibition money and subpoenas fees, kept by Chief Kuents and shared with outsiders, and that police protection benefited gamblers and illegal venues for pay. Witnesses allege Mingor Fritchey received about 2500 dollars in court fees and fines locally before remittance to the city.
Exclusive wire reports that President Roosevelt, on the White House porch, thanked the mechanics and laborers who toiled to complete the mansion repairs. He spoke individually to the workers and expressed appreciation for their role in enabling him to occupy the residence promptly.
An employee at the capital office in New York was discharged for refusing to work on Saturday. Mr. Quackenbush, a Seventh Day Adventist, initially complied with Saturday duties but later declined when increased work required it and was let go.
Frank Wyman, an inmate convicted of burglary who escaped Rockland County Jail on April 14 after assaulting the jailer, was recaptured in New York last week and today sentenced to twenty four years and six months in Sing Sing prison. He claims he paid the jailer 450 to permit the escape. authorities investigate the charge.
Pensions granted by the Associated Press wire report include Henry Hockenberg of Wilkes-Barre for $12 and lawmakers note minors of Andrew R. Fagan of Archbald are also recipients. The brief item provides limited details on the beneficiaries and amounts.
The Associated Press reports Democratic leader Senator James Ke. Jones concedes Republicans likely to control the next House, citing President Roosevelt's popularity as a major influence. Republican Campaign Chair Babcock predicts winning at least 200 districts, while Grover Cleveland’s Morristown speech boosts GOP hopes amid concerns over a revenue-focused rematch.
President Roosevelt leaves Washington aboard a special train with Secretary Root Cortelyou and Surgeon General Rixey for a hunting expedition near Manassas Virginia. The open season for wild turkeys and quail begins in Virginia tomorrow. The party travels on the Southern Railway to Manassas with a stenographer two Secret Service men and several servants accompanying them.
Reports say five new workers at Kingston Cant camps face weighmen issues. United Mine Workers plan to meet General Superintendent in Wilkins, warning a strike if weightmen are not permitted to remain or return.
A terse report notes the state department filed suit today against multiple corporations including Valley Hare Wel State Company and Hermance Machine Company plus Williamsport based Curoowlile with capital details indicated.
In the yesterday report, temperatures reached a high of M degrees and a low of LOP. Relative humidity and other readings are unclear due to data corruption but indicate typical autumn conditions for the period.
Washington reports a weather forecast for Bathday and Sunday. Light variable winds turn fresh from the south, with unsettled conditions expected and maritime visibility likely affected.
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