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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1897
Page
1
Acting President Abrahamovics denounces riotous sessions as German People's Party allies protest ministerial warning on constitutional suspension. Reichsrat resumes with tension, while remote foreign notes touch Costa Rica and managerial updates.
An official telegram from Washington announces the suspension of individual rights earlier decreed by the permanent commission of the ta tien congress has been revoked. It cites Santo Domingo riots as the cause of disorder and reports Costa Rica now peaceful and prosperous under new order.
The pope announced to Archbishop John J. Rakn of St Boniface and Archbishop Louis-Ferdinand Beaubé of Montreal that he would soon publish an encyclical directed to the Canadian episcopate. It will address the Manitoba schools question and defend Catholics’ right to religious teaching in the province.
Reconnaissance and foraging parties from General Sir William Lockhart’s forces in the Maidion Valle yesterday captured provisions and foraging supplies without opposition until retirement. Jorgens tribesmen reportedly mounted a counteraction, leaving the Allied screen with three killed and seven wounded as the enemy sustained heavy losses.
Reports describe a tense commemoration of the Battle of Weissenberg in Hungary with large crowds marching and clashes near the capital Welvninburg. The account notes disturbances, injuries, and a volatile mood as authorities enforce order amid celebrations and political tension.
A Washington official states there will be no protest against the proceedings in the competitor prisoners case. The government has not assented to Brain’s claim to try the men in that manner, with court trial outcomes possibly guiding further steps.
A band of missionaries tied to the Howours mission left New York yesterday for a cross continental trek to the Klondike. The party includes Captain Alex DeSoto Frederick J. Baylin George Garner Lincoln J ghaynter Harry M. Kether from the Paliesian and George Doyle Edward Bliss two photographers.
The National League meeting in Philadelphia drew a large turnout with officials from Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh among others. Arbitration talks dominated the agenda as leaders and minor leagues debated draft rules and player rights with decisions expected in spring.
Bandits struck from Jeanesville to McAdoo last night raiding a hotel in Treacow and L W Koon’s powder store. They destroyed property at Yorktown and looted Squire Robinson’s harbor chop, McAdoo Bleatings office, and Abraham Levington’s clothing shop. Police seek clues.
A band of forty invaders overruns Repiritu Canuto causing fatalities and loot. They have besieged an Italian colony, wounding four others as the government of Brasil seeks troops to protect colonists and punish offenders.
At Stonehoro Pennsylvania November a boiler exploded at Mercer Tron and Coal company No 2 mine killing David Love and fatally wounding John Jackson and Joseph Dower. Alfred Jaxtheimer and Hayes Fry injured, Charles Pry lightly hurt. Debris destroyed the boiler house and engine shed, with one boiler piece carried 200 feet over two houses. Coroner's jury absolved company and survivors of blame. John Dower died later. Property loss estimated at £5,000.
Secretary of the Commonwealth Martin said after a Philadelphia meeting that no deal was discussed with Quay about other city or state races. He stressed the talk focused on restoring harmony and uniting the GOP against common foes.
Returns from Pennsylvania counties show Reucom leading as state treasurer with Brown second for Democrats and Swale low for Prohibition. McCauley leads Bitter in general election by a wide margin. Lathrope Prohibition trails significantly. Fifteen counties report no votes for Thompson Independent.
The U S Supreme Court upheld the California Court of Appeals decision denying William H T Durrant a writ of habeas corpus in his death sentence for the murder of Mano Lamont in San Francisco. The ruling ends any immediate hope of delaying the gallows and drew reaction from Durrants family and prosecutors.
Atlantic Baseball League directors met in Philadelphia to address routine business and a complaint about unfair distribution of free passes to players across clubs. A dispute over rent payments and player rights was discussed with a plan to hold a further meeting.
Reports of a rich gold quartz strike in the Sierra Madre range near Grand Campeon gain confirmation from mining figures who visited the camp. The Golden Bagh claim, located by Me. Huston, shows a four inch vein widening to three and a half feet at 15 feet depth with visible native gold and assays around 4.00 dollars per ton.
Five relatives of Captain Dreyfuse Court Death Successfully amid a family tragedy. Nov Amat Hamed Dreeyfuss believed kin to Captain Dreyfuss and their three Wayshiers aged 13 11 and year were found dead in their Avenue Mire cow residence. A young Dreyfuss left a debt note with francs to cover funeral costs.
Sir Wilfred Laurier the Canadian premier travels to the United States with Sir Louis Davies and officials to seek a general settlement on key cross border issues. Topics include alien labor, North Atlantic fisheries, Klondike and British Columbia mining, Fraser River rights, Puget Sound, Great Lakes fisheries, railroad bonding, and reciprocity.
In Seaford Delaware two youths from Jaurel clashed with George Dinker and Albert Havee on the Nandl ecke bridge after disputes over girls. Dickerson fired wounding Havee in the left arm, a companion accidentally shot a friend in the hand, and Dickerson fled toward a drug store where the bullet was removed by Dr. Carter.
New York newspaper reports the sultan of Turkey has invited inquiry into the condition of Armenian subjects and alleged massacres. Reverend George Hillepworth is chosen to lead the commission and travels toward Anatolia with support from a heralded envoy.
Pennsylvania Governor Daniel Hastings proclaims November 25 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He notes no pestilence, widespread employment, strong harvests, and asks worshippers to unite families and renew devotion to country while aiding the needy. Dated Harrisburg November 5, 1897.
John Godda, 25, riding in a Pennsylvania railroad company wagon near No 21 plane on the gravity road, was thrown when the horses ran away. He suffered a broken neck and severe facial injuries and is reported as not expected to survive at Lackawanna hospital. Old Forge resident.
Walter Couch of Blakely was struck on the head with a sledge hammer during a free fight Friday night. Josep Meluski and Stephen Shilaski were arrested for felonious wounding and released on bail. Couch’s condition worsened and could die. prosecutors ordered re-arrest and return to the county jail to await outcome.
Surprising progress in the preliminary murder case of Martin Thorn, barber, as a jury is completed in the Queens county court proceeding. Thorn, with Augusta Noack, is accused of killing William Guldensuppe, a Turkish bath attendant, whose mutilated body parts were found last June.
A Pittsburgh era notice details Pennsylvanian pension issuances with names of recipients across counties including Allegheny Lycoming and Huntingdon. It notes original grants and later re issues renewals increases and widows pensions for numerous individuals in towns such as Murrayavilla Harmony Springdale North and Canton.
News item reports the death of Senator Nathan Fellows Phalen at his home in Westerly Ro on a night in November. The event follows about three weeks of illness and is announced as a state level death affecting local and national affairs.
Weather turns rainy with storm risk as Austria crisis unfolds and a deadly explosion at a hotel injures three. Canada’s premier eyes Washington. Local schools plan exams and jurors return. Town property recovery noted as three weeks of court begin. Community markets and regional happenings listed.
Madrid reports General Weyler's supporters organize a reception upon his return to Spain to counter Sagasta policies. Senor Romero Robledo leads conservatives in protests and accuses the governing committee of dissolving the party while praising Weyler as both military chief and civil administrator. Marshal Blanco issues an edict pardoning rebels and certain offenders, requiring pardoned individuals to report to authorities and not move without permission.
The returning board tallies Allegheny County results for state offices. For state treasurer the leading figures include Kaimes B. Howeom Republican and M. C. Brown Democrat with multiple others noted. For auditor general Levi G. McCauley Republican leads, followed by Walter Ritter Democrat and other minor candidates from Prohibition Socialist and Independent lines.
The Angell case proceeds in the New York Supreme Court as Judge Beuch overrules a motion to dismiss. Mire contests the dower rights in the estate of the late Gout. The calendar places the case for the upcoming Monday with counsel for Mrs Angell seeking dismissal while opposing lawyers threaten to proceed.
Charles Pinkerton, jailed for the murder of his nephew and son in law Chari Mokerton Jr of Fulton Michigan, cut his throat in the county jail this afternoon. Mrs Winkerton, an inmate, aided by supplying a knife according to evidence.
Cloudy Lexington track conditions as several races are listed with outcomes. First race over six furlongs names Kathie Magnot and others with 1 18 time. second race won by Tinsonite with Frosty second. multiple placings noted for Three Bare Loyal View Regal and Peacemaker in subsequent sprints.
Arrivals listed include Kaleer Wilhelm II from Genoa and Naples via Moy. New York. Normans reached New York after Southampton. Pajda arrived in New York for Naples and Genoa. Westernland appears in Antwerp and New York itineraries.
A fragmented OCR note honors a husband and father, mentioning an incident by a fence and a reference to Captain Dreyfus, with a cryptic claim about changing a chain to that of bly wie. The readability is limited, but the fragment preserves a personal memorial context.
Allanta Georgia November 8 representative Coles football bill prohibiting mutch or prike games where admission fees are charged gained a favorable report for the general judiciary committee with an amendment striking out game of the character. The measure passed to the House without division.
Naples reports great volcanic activity as rain pours from the Cavallo crater. Aerial views show splashes of ash and steam. authorities monitor the eruption beginning earlier this month with emergency alerts issued for nearby towns.
The report notes Dr Hepworth traveling with a aide who is familiar with the region and its people. Hepworth left Constantinople yesterday morning and is expected to reach Trebizond in a few days.
A duel occurred in Paria between Albert Carre manager of the Theatre du Vaudeville and M. Cer venines editor of the Parks. Carre received a scratch on the arm after an article in Paria mocked his private affairs.
The Middle State and New Frgley districts will see slowly rising temperatures with rain chances. Winds shift to easterly, highs near brick tet theaet era early. clearing expected late today. Wednesday brings clearing and dropping temperatures with rain on coasts and brisk variable winds.
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