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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
1
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a fierce campaign in Grafton West Virginia with challenger Dayton gaining momentum against William L. Wilson. Republican and allied Democrats cite Wilson’s record and tariff policy as defeat factors as party figures rally in key industrial counties.
Delaware county politics heat rises as the Republican committee removes two members and bars ex-Collector Cooper from campaigning. Rumors claim official ballots will be printed by Media Ledger and Chester Republican, then awarded to Megers, signaling a clash involving Judge Clayton and Congressman Robinson and affecting the upcoming contest.
Washington report says the Civil Service Commission will name four federal officers in Pittsburg active in the August Democratic convention. The forthcoming Roosevelt Leadley inquiry may require punishment of Democrats or show the law is a dead letter. Atwell is singled out. O'Donnell and two others face incomplete evidence. a Republican mail clerk was dismissed for convention work.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Harrisburg Oct 4 The feud over the Republican nomination for the Thirty sixth district involving Edwards Ashcom of Bedford and Senator Critchfield of Somerset moves to Dauphin county court for adjustment Senator Cameron is credited with effort to mediate the dispute
The text describes Ashcom voting against Cameron in the 1885 Republican caucus during a senate re election, and promising anti Cameronites that he will oppose Cameron if he runs again in 18%. Both sides have asked Chairman Gilkeson to intervene. he says the dispute belongs to the courts and will not involve himself.
Wallace T Foote Jr, nominated by Republicans in the Plattsburg district, could be the youngest member of the next Congress. He grew up in Union College and Albany Law School, then worked in Port Henry iron mines earning eight dollars weekly while studying by night. He married Miss Witherbee, daughter of the mine owner, and has shown political skill.
New York October 24. Mrs Theodore Sutro leads a novel electioneering effort by creating a literary bureau. She subscribes to city papers and many out of town journals, clips news on the political situation, and distributes it to friends to influence opinion.
Washington October 24 United Press reports Secretary Carlisle has not accepted a Democratic campaign invitation to speak for Senator Hill in New York state. Public business in Washington requires the president’s action, delaying any possible departure.
Philadelphia events report Foraker speaking November 3 in Philadelphia while other political notes cover Wallace withers in Clearfield tent, Populists in Chicago vying for two seats, wagers on Morton, candidates Beckwith and Page, and multiple party figures planning speeches and alliances across states.
The Philadelphia unveiling of the equestrian General George B. McClellan monument drew about 20 000 in person and 100 000 spectators along Broad Street. The event featured a 23 foot six inch statue, a granite pedestal, and an elaborate program with speeches by General Franklin and Governor Pattison. The project cost 18000 dollars after a long fundraising effort that began after McClellan’s death in 1883.
In Oakland County Michigan last evening a race on the track pitted a nine year old Durham cow owned by Edward White of Waterford against Joseph Russell's sorrel mare. The cow won a half mile walk in seven minutes and the half mile trot in 3.07, then challenged time trials with a barked dog referee. White plans further trials claiming wind improvements and a potential four minute quarter on a country road.
Lancaster to have a new census. A fall of coal at North Mahanoy killed Frank Workine. Little Joseph Scucavige's body was cut in two at Reading by cars. Fredericksburg may move Schuylkill Seminary to Millersburg. A runaway team injured George Berkheiser at Summit station. Lehigh Valley car shops workers to forty four hours weekly. Reuben Kilpatrick charged with firing a state building and jailed in Easton. Frank Bitner and John Heinitsh arrested for alleged blackmail. Lightning killed Mrs Jerome R Wilson and three cows nearby. Judge Bee(a) rules against bank in tax case. Two boys Mobley and Davie fought with knives. Mobley stabbed Davie. Lehigh and Princeton game ended 2 0 for Princeton in cold rain. An officer attempted arrest. fleeing men were run over by a train near Upland station. Bellefonte plans a 25000 monument to ex Governor Curtin in public square.
Reports show Atutria proposing labor conciliation boards and Rome hosting talks on Eastern church union with the Holy See. Emigrant taxes are debated in the US for agent expenses. Harcourt returns from Wiesbaden with improved sight. French deputies back the government 316 to 11.
A heavy rain did not deter a vast audience in Wilkes-Barre from greeting General Hastings and party. The procession, 1,000 torch-bearers, escorted him to the armory where a monster meeting followed with speeches by Gen Hastings General Latta Charles E Smith and other prominent Republicans.
From London a medical telegram reports the czar's legs punctured to reduce edema and thoracentesis planned to ease breathing. The monarch remains conscious, less despondent, but shows little real progress. In St Petersburg an imperial decree proclaims Grand Duke Michael as heir presumptive after accession of Grand Duke Nicholas. Grand Duke George renounces rights, considered hopeless.
Postmaster General Bissell issues a circular outlining campaign contribution laws to all postmasters. Free delivery post offices must comply, and no clerk or carrier can be jeopardized for refusing a political contribution request.
A lamp explosion started a fire at David Walter's store in Miner's Mills Wilkes-Barre Pa. The blaze, found late tonight, burned for two hours destroying five large double houses a store and several outbuildings. Without local fire department two companies arrived from Wilkes-Barre and halted the spread. Loss estimated at about 18000.
The Pennsyl vania Women’s Synodical society of the Presbyterian church meets in its twelfth annual convention at the First Presbyterian church Pittsburg with over 300 attendees including local visitors. After lunch, reports from the corresponding secretary Miss Andrews are read. A social reunion runs from 4 to 6 pm and the convention concludes tomorrow afternoon.
Connellsville Pennsylvania October 24 four fatal accidents occurred in the past twenty four hours bringing tragedy to local families. Authorities investigated multiple incidents across town and milepost locations with state police assisting.
Four men James Russell aged 60 Adam Smith aged 45 were killed at the Davidson coke works while sleeping atop ovens as a small engine pulled two coke lorries. James Boylan aged 65 was killed at the Adelaide coke works yesterday afternoon dragged by a runaway mule. Harlin Wilt a railroad brakeman died last night from injuries after being struck by wheels of a shifting engine leaving a widow and three children.
Gubernatorial candidate Singerly and associates wrapped up the third day of campaigning in Meadville with meetings at the opera house and library hall. Attorney General Hensel spoke for free trade, joined by John M. Garman of Luzerne and Senator Grant Herring. Singerly claimed Republicans could win at most a quarter of an 180,000 majority and said more meetings would fuel his ambitions.
Governor McKinley electrified Pittsburg as 8,000 to 16,000 people packed the hall and surrounding areas. He outlined tariff politics, praised Blaine era leadership, and urged support for Republican state and congressional tickets before departing for Buffalo with more stops planned at Dunkirk.
Postmistress Mrs Addie B Hollan and her son Frederick M Hollan were arrested in Grand Rapids Michigan on charges of embezzling government funds from the North Grand Rapids post office. It is alleged she issued money orders to Grand Haven and suburbs while her son cashed them. the robbery tale was used to hide the shortage. the son has confessed partially.
General Otis notes fewer desertions in his army last year. O Donovan Rosa traveled to England and back without a passport due to non naturalization. Aluminium tests show no salt water use for naval boats. Mrs. George Eustis may inherit 1 000 000 from the Corcoran estate. American consuls report exports to the United States rising after the tariff, implying displacement of local labor.
Bellefonte sports fans roar as The State College eleven will play Oberlin College eleven tomorrow. Gotham bettors put Corbett to beat Fitzsimmons if they fight, while Rob Pate seeks fortune in racing in Mexico and San Francisco hosts seven months of racing beginning today. Directum nears retirement after equaling fast marks. Lehigh date with State remains open as Spence offers to play anywhere in the state.
A fair day with a stationary temperature and a light north wind. No precipitation is reported, and visibility remains good across the region.
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