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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1894
Page
1
Harrisburg report outlines expected patronage under Governor-elect Hastings. Key offices include secretary of the commonwealth at 40000 yearly, attorney general implications, adjutant general, state librarian, banking and insurance roles. Many top posts already filled or likely retained, with Republicans dominant.
The document lists salaries for the Department of Internal Affairs including a drafting clerk at 1700, thirteen clerks at 1490 each, two statistics collectors at 1500, traveling expenses, messenger 1200, stenographer 1100, night watchman 90, plus the upcoming auditor general Mylin will oversee thirteen clerks at 1400, chief clerk 9500, corporation clerk 3500 and messenger and night watchman at 900 each.
Senator Don Cameron returns to Washington pleased with Pennsylvania Republicans victory. He denies any presidential ambitions and backs Tom Reed as a strong eastern candidate. He notes ex president Harrison remains a viable candidate and McKinley also seeks the nomination.
Taubeneck argues the Populists achieved the greatest victory in party history, claiming doubled vote, breakup of the solid south, and a path to sole national influence. He predicts southern and western unity and a united issue for 1896.
Democratic soldiers in Wooster Ohio sent a bushel of chestnuts to Congressman Richards at New Philadelphia after he dismissed their petition seeking L. K. Kramer for the Wooster post office. The soldiers accused him of having no weight with them and called them old chestnuts.
Judge Trace Howe, Populist candidate for governor, lies ill at home in Redfield after a crushing defeat. Exhaustion and disappointment from the campaign left him with little hope of recovery as supporters confront the overwhelming majority.
Amid mixed returns and political jockeying the piece notes Indiana and Pennsylvania races with Hep for governor and Gillow or Owens in Breckinridge district. It cites editor Medill as a senatorial candidate and Coxey aiding followers in Mansfield while Utah and Colorado races loom. William Jennings Bryan era sentiment and Sherman avalanche reaction are mentioned alongside party shifts and a revised Illinois district tally.
Latrobe will construct a $90,000 water plant as part of local infrastructure upgrades. A special term of court in Dauphin county this week will address 426 riser case filings and related docket activity. A home in Bethlehem was robbed of jewelry and a watch by daylight thieves. A formal demand for possession was filed over ownership of the Schuylkill Seminary at Fredericksburg. An incident in Schuylkill Haven involved an attack on a workman, causing injuries, as tensions rise over local development and community association actions.
A cold blooded murder on Bunker Hill near the old No 6 plane ends with Italian victim Francis Combert slain by Joe Buskeen, who fled after a quarrel among four Italians. Buskeen, 5 ft 10 in, with a sandy moustache, remains at large as police and witnesses describe the scene and suspects in this Dunmore incident.
Moscow prepares for the funeral of Czar Alexander III with two and a half miles of cobblestone laid overnight. The vast cortege includes grand dukes, foreign royals, clergy, soldiers, and imperial regalia as crowds watch the ceremonies in Therlan Chapel and Red Gate.
From Washington sources indicate Recomer of Deedes Taylor will resign amid mounting pressure. Reports mention Rear Admiral Gherardi and discussions of government bond issuance totaling up to 100 million dollars before Congress reconvenes.
A brutal attack in a Harrison street home near Hazleton ends with Andrew Juke stabbing his wife Annie eight times after attempting to hang her. Daughter Tara witnessed the assault as neighbors moved the dying woman to a safer home. Authorities hunt the suspect, with mob anger rising.
Reported revolts in Orissa India dispatches of troops and police. German agrarian appointees celebrated. A deadly explosion in Bruecho killed twenty. Princess Hiamarek ill. Dr Schweinger to Warsain. Clyde passenger missing near Southampton. French senate seat won by Saint Romme. Cloudburst in Valencia Venezuela kills fifteen and causes crop damage. Calypso cruiser separated from squadron in gale sixty miles north of Canary Islands.
The interview details Henry Watterson accusing Cleveland of fault for Democratic splits and argues tariff reform must be rebuilt as a revenue tariff. It critiques the Wilson bill and warns that free silver could fracture the party, urging steadfast constitutional tariffs.
The Knights of Labor plan a national convention in New Orleans on Tuesday. Thomas Lloyd of Buffalo New York was asphyxiated by fulminating gas in Chicago. In the week of the Spanish steamer Fernando a Cuban coast disaster left ten persons drowned.
The forecast notes fall conditions with increasing cloudiness on Monday and a good chance of rain Tuesday night. Wednesday is expected to clear with sunshine returning.
Finleys offers a wide range of umbrellas at unusually low prices including 26 to 28 inch Children's models at 43c. Ladies’ umbrellas in multiple styles range from 1.00 to 3.75 with varied handles and trims. Gent’s umbrellas list from 75c to 3.65 with several fabric options and sizes. Also advertised are imported natural sticks and various woods for umbrella components.
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