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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
1
Madrid moves to craft a moderate reply to President McKinley while Spain studies reforms in Cuba. Reports from Havana detail ambushes, ammunition seizures, and insurgent activity as Weyler’s supporters urge retention of his post amid mounting calls for pacification.
The advance steps from Insurance Commissioner Lambert's yearlong report are delayed due to printing problems. The text notes Pennsylvania life companies issued polices totaling 11.1 million and faced in force liabilities around 28.7 million, with total expenditures about 8.8 million and policyholder payments around 3.6 million.
In Knoxville Tennessee on September 7 a group of sixty to eighty miners from Jeldoo district passed through town en route to Corona mines. Many miners left two months ago and few remain from the May 4 rush. Work prospects are bleak in the Jelldon district with little chance of revival soon.
Harrisbore Oct 7 Governor Hastings issued general orders praising the officers and men of the Third Brigade for their successful conscientious performance of duty at Muxioton Adjutant General Stewart issued warrants for pay totaling HH.40.49 for the troops in the strike region excluding transportation and subsistence costs
The Evening World reports Sheriff Doht’s sensational claim on alleged murderers William Guldensippe in Queen's County confinement. He says Thorn and Neck were subjected to the thirty third degree with purposely chosen food to induce suffering while in confession. Mrs Nook suffered nausea, the sheriff notes.
New York police report Emmet Gibson also known as George A. Sherin arrested as a prolific hotel room fraudster. He allegedly forged and passed worthless checks to steal about 400000 from prominent hotels and individuals including Henry Clews and John Wanamaker over four years, with victims across the East and West. He posed as a lawyer and railway official, with a Mills Building office, and lured clients into schemes before fleeing.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania Col Lewis and Leon Cholad Amnirinna aged QW years were found dead in the Evane mine at Hoover Menilow after working the night shift. They were overcome by foul air and Mine Sterordon Davies began an investigation today.
A rail accident occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad in the city in the evening. Kallan B Dickey a checkman for the railroad was killed by a freight train near the line yard. Authorities reported the incident as a fatality with investigation pending.
Eight thousand firemen marched in Wilkes-Barre amid rain with fifty bands and twenty drum corps. Delegations from Allentown to Philadelphia brought equipment. Ron Dougherty led as chief marshal. Judges awarded prizes for best uniform company, finest equipment, and best hose wagon with multiple commendations to Reading and Harrisburg entrants.
State Chairman John M. Garman and allies met county leaders in Pittsburg to rally support for the Democratic state ticket. Reports from Warren County and others noted cross party backing and a four-candidate treasurer field boosting the ticket. Colonel J M Guffey hosted the evening gathering for national committeemen.
A valuable coal tract known as the Bickel Schall and Repplier claim near Middleport at Sharp Mountain is leased by Eli Price & Co. of Audenried. The 273 acre site has fourteen veins proven beneath the surface. Work has begun to enclose the tract and a siding from the Reading Schuylkill valley line to the breaker site is planned. A breaker with annual capacity of 10000 to 100000 tons is contemplated.
Washington Oct 7 The following Pennsylvania pensions have been leased Original David Givens Wrightsville George Bmigh Martinsburg Blair William D B D Fouse Crab Blair James HH Cochran Allegheny Jacob Bailey Antos fort Lycoming William J Fife Boyce Station Allegheny Jesne Dunkie Mechanics Grove Lanchester Supplemental Elias HM Robbins Kingston Increase Jamoa Ager Tipton Daniel J Ornwr Strongtown Indiana Jamon R Boencur Creekelde Indian Reissue Alonan Hi Tastor Ansonville Chourfield Joti Bash ore Ettera York Original widows Elizabeth Lily Allerheny Catharine Wallace Plymouth Lavina Layton Knights Westmoreland Mexican war widow Mary A Bhorm Tyrone
The Erith steamer Honiton captained by Hudson from Protos 0 docked at Fortress Monroy Tuesday with illness aboard. Chief Engineer Bacon Dowd remained, ship to be treated at quarantine as with ordinary in forted care, expected to reach port tomorrow night.
In Cheater Pennsylvania on October 7 a two year old girl named Dulu Jonking was fatally scalded at home on Fourth Street. Her brother was playing and bumped her into a hot water boiler, causing burns to head and shoulders before rescuers could reach her. She died at Chester hospital.
Chicago witnesses struggle to salvage defense case as key testimonies crumble. The state promises few more witnesses, delaying proceedings until Monday when defense plans to present rebuttal and the court will hear closing arguments.
Tammany Hall leaders opposed Croker’s push for Grady and Grady withdrew. Bird Gardiner was substituted as the district attorney candidate with a county ticket including Augustus W. Peters for president, Thomas Diunn sheriff, Isaac Fromme register, William Lotmer county clerk, and others. Jacob Ruppert Jr. also withdrew from the city ticket as mayoral politics shift.
George H. Smalley reports from the Yaqui Valley in Mexico that two men Baker and Wolff mined gravel and sluiced gold in two months. A small secretive company reportedly earned 145 dollars in months, while one American sent 90,000 dollars in dust and nuggets to Guaymas. Smalley identifies three claims and notes two million dollars of gold smuggled into the United States to dodge export duties.
Port Townsend Washington October 7 Marines guard St Michael to curb unrest linked to Klondike movement. Revenue cutters Rush and Corwin stand by ready to land men at moments notice to halt trouble and possible riots among mill workers and others. Marines to remain until danger passes.
Henry Bratnober, Rothschild mining expert, arrived in Tacoma from Dawson City via the Tilton trail. He stated that reports of rich gold on Yukon tributaries are not exaggerated and discussed prospects for the field.
In St Louis on Oct 7 police chase a missing expressman believed to have stolen Mrs Mary McNeff's trunk. The haul includes diamonds and jewelry worth 000, 5000 in negotiable paper, and 1000 in twenty dollar gold coins. The culprit fled and did not reach the destination.
The third annual Pennsylvania Bankers association meeting in Williamsport elected officers for the coming year led by President William Hawvkok and Vice President Henry C. Parsons. Resolutions urged a gold standard, currency reform, and support for a national monetary commission. A Morris Memorial Chapter was authorized to raise funds for a statue to Robert Morris in Philadelphia.
In Jacksonville Tl a coroner's jury finds Nora Harris died Sept 1 1925 in a buggy accident was murdered. Dr Frit Skinner charged with causing death by criminal operation while Adam Large her stepfather and Willan Holwon her lover named as accessories. warrants out but they are missing.
Ottawa Oct 7 report says no new fatalities from the Can ada Atlantic forest fires. Deaths total five in the South Indian area. Subscriptions are being received for relief. Five townships burned over an area of about 17 to 27 miles.
Hugh Atkins of Tuckahoe New York misidentified a fur cap as a woodchuck and fired, killing an Italian man who remained unidentified. Atkins was held on a homicide charge after the incident near a stone wall where he stood while gunning.
Havana reports the liberation of Senoriia Evangeline Casillo y Clanerog, Cuban patriot and heroine from the Isle of Fines episode. She fled the Maende Recogidas where she had been confined for months on charges of conspiracy against Spain and an alleged plot against Governor Burex.
In Trenton a local letter criticizes the Dingley tariff bill arguing duties are too low to keep mills running and that the John A Roebling Sons Company with 1 000 workers mostly Republican voters feels misled and may shift votes in the next election.
The New York county Republican convention nominated candidates for key offices. Judges of the supreme court were Charles H. Van Brunt and Thomas Allison, city court judges Elihu Camp and Henry C. Boety, sheriff Thomas L. Hamilton, county clerk General James H. Obelerne, register George H. Van Schaack, and district attorney William M. Olgott.
Washington Oct 7 Pennsylvanian postmasters announced for fourth class include Belle Valley Daniel ruler Glen Mills Newlin Mondwichal Port Carbon Javal Ly Lurwick Blanche burs Kate F Bearles West Milton Ephraim Datenman and others in list.
The Carnegie company ships half of the diagonal armor for hoe hatties in Alabama now under construction at Cramps. The supply comes via private arrangement to cover the failure of Congress to appropriate funds for the junior project.
Robbers entered the Taton county bank office during lunch hour in Morgarfield Ky Ort 7 and took over 8.0 in currency left in cash drawers. The vault remained locked and no clues were found as bank officials returned to rifled drawers and an open office.
Lancaster October 7. The Hast Pennryl Vania convention of the United Brethren church heard congregational reports and debated appointing two presiding elders for the district instead of one. The motion was discussed at length and then defeated.
Soldiers Orphans' School Commission met in Harrisburg to night and chose Mayor J. D. Patterson as temporary chief clerk to replace the late Joseph M. Pomeroy. The commission decided to appoint an old soldier for the permanent clerk position once elected.
In Cincinnati crowds hailed an assault on the wife of a man recently married in Kentucky. Eleven men were arrested and held for a preliminary trial as others identified them. They were moved to Maysville jail for safety amid threats as a train transported them.
The Christian Endeavor convention closed in Scranton on Oct 7 with overflow crowds. Officers elected include Rev Allan R. Philputt president and George McDonald secretary, amid plans for future meetings in Harrisburg and Washington Pa.
Harrisburg Oct 7 an executive meeting of the capitol building commission was held to inspect submitted plans and hear representatives from Furness Evans Co Philadelphia Harding Gooch of New York and Alvin Cobb of Chicago Those firms were invited to explain their schemes No final action will occur while injunction proceedings remain unresolved.
August Schreider was jailed in Carbondale Pa on a charge of robbing Mrs Mary A Murphy of Conklin Center near Binghamton N Y of 110. The assailant dragged her into a cellar and covered her with sacks of potatoes before fleeing. He spent part of the money on clothing and jewelry in Susquehanna. He will be taken to Montrose for requisition.
A blaze last night consumed the stables of the Chesshire Improvement Company on Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. The fire killed high class horses and caused substantial losses estimated at thousands of dollars.
The morning paper reports generally fair, cooler conditions and a span toward the United States. Bankers meet for a state association while parade events unfold in Wilkes-Barre. Michael breaks the American mile record as local firemen win a trophy amid county news and regional notes.
New Orleans reports improved fever situation with 46 new cases and 6 deaths in updates from Surgeon General Wyman. Barracks precautions reduce spread while officials discuss affidavits against physicians and quarantine adjustments from Texas Governor Culberson.
John Hinton an elderly farmer and his wife were shot at their Endor home by the husband of their daughter Mira. Mira was critically wounded and William Timmons, the husband, also wounded. Timmons fled and was at large. The case follows a quarrel over the daughter leaving him.
Assistant Secretary Howell held a hearing on the seizure of a large invoice of red and white cherries imported in spirits by Mihalovitch, Pletcher & Co. The case concerns a non enumerated article subject to a 2 percent ad valorem duty and a duty assessed by alcohol strength. About $1005 in duties are at stake while the defense seeks suspension pending board of general appraisers decision.
Special to The Tribune Pittston Pa Sister Mary Immaculate born Miss Mary Collier daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Collier of this city died today at Villa Maria convent Weet Chester Pu tha was in the Maria convent five years Funeral and bearing will occur on West Chester Saturday morning
Detected report states Pennsylvan ia Enterprises and Frank Thomson of the Pennsylvania Railroad visited Atlantic City to review property and plans for contemplated improvements costing about 300,000 dollars. Rumors suggest a full inland shore expansion, new construction in the city, and elevated tracks.
Twenty wool weavers at Thoras Dylan & Co in Philadelphia demand a 15 percent wage increase. The request was refused and the workers walked out, signaling a new strike.
The forecast predicts fair and clear conditions in New York and surrounding areas with cool northerly winds shifting to variable, followed by warmer air in the Delaware Valley and northern districts. Saturday brings fair to partly cloudy skies, gradually rising temperatures, and fresh southerly to variable winds, with light rain and cooler conditions in the far northern districts.
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