13 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
1
Exclusive wire report from Paris via Havas notes that Chinese opinion holds the October 1 edict will not punish high officials and that Li Hung Chang is ordered to reject demands for territorial indemnity. The Pekin garrison suffers typhoid fever and dysentery.
Adjutant General Corbin received a message from General Chaffee dated October 11 stating half a regiment of marines left on the Brooklyn on October 5 and the rest on the Indiana October 10. The troops head to Manila for distribution among naval vessels, with some sent to Cavite Naval Station.
The Chinese minister in St. Petersburg has departed the city and is believed to have traveled to the Crimea to see the czar.
Berlin reports an official contradicted the claim that the invasion of Shantung province is contemplated. The government spokesman stated no such plan exists and urged caution over speculative headlines.
Commissioner James B. Trimble opened an inquiry into anarchist activity in Paterson and nearby West Hoboken. Witnesses from West Hoboken testified, including Mrs Bresci, wife of the King Humbert assassin, who denied any plots. The hearing was adjourned to Monday.
Miss Prances ilseom, national woman golf champion, won the Women's Golf Association of Philadelphia individual title by 5 up and 4 to play. The tournament, ongoing since Wednesday, featured twenty seven entries from local clubs, including Mia Caleb FP. Fox of Huntington Valley Country Club.
New York dispatch reports Colonel G. G. Semicat who led the 24th Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers in the Civil War was found dead in bed at his Lonaly, N Y home. He was 70 years old.
An exclusive Associated Press wire reports Governor Blone appointed Judge William BD Wallace of New Castle to a top court position at the Morgoasa Welorm school as vice to a deceased official.
A letter from George Meiklejohn, assistant secretary of war, to Hon. W. J. Bryan critiques party platforms on slavery, constitutional amendments, and territorial rights. It compares Democratic and Tilden platforms with federal constitution provisions and asks for clarification of the Chicago platform’s stance. The missive references the Sulu agreement and the request for interpretation of amendments and territorial extension.
Colonel Quay Governor Stone and party arrive in Punxsutawney on October 12 to a quiet station greeting that grows into a large parade and crowded opera house. General James B. Jordan leads a citizens committee as crowds from Big Run DuBois Reynoldsville and Dayton fill the streets. The opera house overflows with enthusiastic supporters at a Quay meeting throughout the day.
The Reading Driving Club wrapped up its fall meeting at Bhillington track with the 2.21 class event led by Pearl Alfred ahead of Shilotta and Time 2.2014. In the Free for all division, Wally K. won with Tyranno second and Bishop third, clocking 2.164.
The message lists ship movements with arrivals and sailings from multiple ports. Destinations include Liverpool Hamburg Bremen and New York with vessels such as Maasdam Rotterdam Boulogne and Kalaer Priedrich. The document records cattle shipments and various passenger or cargo sailings to Antwerp Glasgow and Cherbourg among others.
Caracas reports the government voided the Orinoco Company concession alleging new contract execution. The firm, based in Faribault Minnesota and capitalized at 10,000,000, received in 1885 a ten million acre land grant in the Orinoco district.
Wilkes-Barre reports miners face a 10 cent offer rejection risk. Operators vow to hire new men if the strike continues, seeking state protection for workers. Union delegates at Scranton could end the walkout by believing operators are sincere.
Striking miners gathered in Shamokin as delegates meet in Scranton to decide on Mitchell’s opening address. They seek a permanent ten per cent raise, powder price exclusion from the rise, and abolition of the Reading company sliding scale to end the tie-up and return to work.
Striking workers from Sheppton and Hopeville gathered at Coxe Bros & Co Derringer colliery in Hazleton on October 12 believing a restart was planned. The foreman telegraphed Sheriff Harvey, who arrived with deputies by special train. After learning no preparations for resumption were under way, the march dispersed. Governor's troops arrived earlier and remained in the area.
Mr. Bryan spoke for about an hour in Portsmouth after a torchlight escort, emphasizing he is an agriculturalist not a farmer. He defended educational quotas in Porto Rico and contrasted Republican failures with Democratic remedies, amid noisy demonstrations and a bugle interruption. He then traveled to Chillicothe.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Stevenson visits Hagerstown after stops in Middletown and Boonesborough. Fans cheer as he speaks on trusts imperialism and the Spanish American War, urging listeners to hear and understand. He recalls Tallyrand and warns republic of utopian dreams.
The page lists multiple local items including opening of the Niagara Hose House and Thirteenth Ward assessments. It notes ongoing suspense and reveals various local notices across West Scranton and surrounding county areas.
Senator Jones chairman of the Democratic national committee commented on the Cleveland letter made public in Louisville. He said Cleveland's views on the money question were known for five years and the letter shows no change or significance plus he notes Cleveland condemned McKinley expansion policies.
Magnates of the American Baseball League meet to enact reforms forbidding farmed players to wiper clubs and restricting transfers between leagues. The resolution, adopted after lengthy debate, limits the number of players per team to LM.
Harrisburg dispatch reports new state charters issued including Suburban Land Company of Pittabung with $15000 capital, Pitcairn Water Company of Pitcairn with $1000, Mountain Home Water Company of Mountain Home with $100, capital figures incomplete and Seratton Water Company with $90 capital noted.
First session of the tenth International conference of the Railroad Y M C A held in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M C A headquarters. Delegates from the United States Canada and Russia with papers on Bible study shop classes and educational work in railroad circles.
Delegates at the miners convention discuss acceptance of a ten percent wage offer based on tonnage. President Mitchell signals a preference for acceptance while urging restraint. Executive sessions yield little concrete action as 857 delegates attend from varied locals.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows fall like conditions with cool temperatures and steady winds across eastern Pennsylvania. Expect light showers in the higher elevations with no major storms anticipated.
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