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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
1
President McKinley arrives in Philadelphia to a damp Jubilee day as rain postpones the civic parade and Independence Hall rededication. A large crowd gathers at Broad Street Station while soldiers from Camp Meade and visiting dignitaries prepare for Friday events.
Weather kept people indoors but electric lights transformed the scene. Bright illumination from street and private dwellings across the Olly dispelled gloom, turning what might have been a forbidding night into a lively, glowing spectacle.
President McKinley attended a Union League dinner for sixty directors and guests including Hobart Smith Wilson Miles and Hobson. A civic reception followed with four thousand attendees as the president prepared for a Washington trip and a future cabinet meeting.
The Philadelphia area mobilizes a naval division for an upcoming parade with two battalions of mutineers from Cuba era and two infantry units. Marines from New York, Washington, Annapolis stations join sailors from the yard and squadron, under Col. W. Huntington and Capt. Larrington. Detachments include Newsh Riders escort for Gen Wheeler and Rough Rider Edwin Minerken Jr. and Lynn Pletcher among recent arrivals.
A man identified as Det. Vilna was thrown from a vehicle near Highmad Park in Pittsburg. He broke his arm in two places and damaged his shoulder, with fears of fatal injury early, but he was easier and expected to recover after several weeks of rest.
In New York on October 3 Yale defeated Columbia and Harvard defeated Princeton in intercollegiate golf action. The two winning teams will meet in the finals tomorrow.
Johnstown Pennsylvania October 26 a tumultuous rally at the Opera House as reformers opposed to the Republican ticket hissed and booed Colonel William A Stone governor candidate while other party speakers faced interruptions from rough elements. The fray spread from Johnstown to nearby Somerset where a similar scene occurred with Stone Lehnier Stewart and Thropp in attendance.
Four children and the carriage driver were injured when a closed cab at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing on South Avenue split in two. Ambrose Brandt suffered a broken collarbone. Anna Jackles had a fractured skull. Olive Priest and Willie Duff sustained cuts and bruises. Jessie Wilcox and Jevele Wilcox were lightly hurt.
Sheriff actions in South Bethlehem against Edward Laufer, a local merchant and real estate operator, seek multiple executions totaling about 2000000 from creditors including United States court via New York Mutual Life Insurance, Westward Building and Loan, and Freemansburg Building and Loan. Losses followed a housing boom and panic, leaving many tenants displaced as rents failed and foreclosures mounted.
In Nanticoke this afternoon two Polish workers, Wilkes-Barre native Oct Sr.-Schofield Gilary age 37 and Valentine Goleah, were killed when heavy coal and rock fell on them at the Busquehanna Coal Company mine.
Edward Tanner of Hancock Michigan and a Rough Rider died in Boston on October 2 from malaria. He was involved in the war era service and is recorded among veteran casualties.
President McKinley and cabinet members met in secrecy at the Hotel Bellevue after the Union League reception. Attendees included Postmaster General Smith Secretary Alger Secretary Wilson and Solicitor General Richards in place of Griggs. Kellogg delivered a personal message from Hay and soon departed for Washington. Local detectives guarded the area and no details were released.
New York reports Nikola Tesla describes in the Electrical Review a method to transmit electric power over long distances without wires. He claims high voltage currents from Niagara Falls and other sources can be conducted through earth and air to distant terminals for industrial use. The piece notes practical tests may follow and world power could be global reach.
General Leo Herbert Kitchener and Captain Baratier arrived late evening in Paris after Rashoda dispatchs. Baratier received an ovation from the pacific league and other supporters while Marebert Bertou prevented giving a gold medal to Baratier. The crowd cheered as Baratier reached his residence and the city remained calm.
Philadelphia on October 6 reports Cambria Iron Company stockholders approved leasing their property to Cambria Steel Company. The deal guarantees a 4 percent rental on capital stock. Cambria Iron has a capitalization near 14 million dollars.
General Lord Kitchener and Captain Baratier arrived at Marseilles from Alexandria aboard the Messageries steamship. They were greeted by family, a Geographical Society delegation, and a jewel insignia honoring Baratier, while Kitchener praised Major Marchand’s expedition and its global interest. The party continued to Paris amid cheers of Vive Baratier and Vive Marchand.
Paris reports quiet streets despite anticipation of a new government. President Faure weighs a concentration cabinet with Ribot and Dupuys as ministers while Delcassé remains foreign minister to maintain policy continuity. Chanoine cites disagreements with Brisson over the Quart affair. calls for Republican unity.
Secretary of the Navy Long spoke at the Music Hall in Boston to the Republican club of Massachusetts. Governor Wolcott Senator Lodge and Congressman Dingley attended as leading Republicans watched a booming ovation greet Long who praised the navy and its crews.
The Ninth Pennsylvania regiment under Colonel C B Dougherty left for Philadelphia to participate in jubilee exercises. The unit, with firms of fifty men per company, will be mustered out on return and paid. Over ten thousand dollars is needed to cover payroll.
Advices from Cardenkus report the voluntary discharge of fifty seven Cuban soldiers under General Hojne from headquarters at Vaendero near Cardena. They requested release to return to cultivating their property.
Washington October 4 pensions issued show increases for Pennsylvania recipients. Alicia Herdon second Susquehanna district awarded 12 dollars from prior amounts. Meloline Frederick of Moscow Lackawanna reported an increase in widow’s pension with modified benefit.
Fair and cooler conditions forecast with a note that rain prevented the Civile Jubilee Parade in Philadelphia. Reports cover Hoodiuma Hine Colonel Stone and Major Marchand’s Faghoda, Klondike minors returning empty handed, and local political notes including a Republican meeting in Jermyn and Refutations of Wanamaker gang allegations.
London report from Oct. 27 notes Paris Times dispatch that Spanish peace commissioners offer to relinquish sovereignty in Cuba with no further claims and to leave other questions, especially the Philippines, in suspense. The United States seeks more time to answer, a sign of easing rigidity.
Dr Swallow spoke at 10 in Connellsville detailing a battle between the Quay-Wikin and Guffey-Garman machines. He accused papers and governors of deception, predicted political fallout, and critiqued Pattison’s Democratic leadership and machine influence in state politics.
Terrific storms sweep Macedonia causing massive damage and fires. In one incident a caravan of 47 people and 160 horses was engulfed in the Galice river and all were drowned.
A rear end collision on the Union Pacific near Omaha, Nebraska, today killed three men and seriously injured a fourth. The victims are Samuel Hindman, engineer. William Ranan, fireman. and B. Bhannon, brakeman.
Paris dispatches report the peace talks lasting an hour and five minutes with renewed caution from both sides. American negotiators recognize Spain's fragile political scene led by Senor Montero Rios and the queen regent may force Madrid to delay or reshuffle the peace commission. Officials in Washington see Cuba and Porto Rico near endgame and Philippines talks looming as the next major item.
A near Malvern report notes a gold mine discovery with samples said to contain paying quantities. A large ore crusher nears operation and experts estimate the rock will yield from 14 to 40 dollars per ton. Local geologists and miners estimate strong prospects.
London defaults Pedlar Palmer of Kingston is to fight Robertfort of Chicago for the bantam title next month. The bout is canceled due to Robertfort’s ill health preventing training, and he will return to the United States soon. It is unlikely he will pursue a big match again.
Forecast for Thursday calls for wintry conditions and much colder temperatures in eastern Monteyl vania with fair but cold Friday and strong west winds. Western Pennsylvania expects fair weather with diminishing wind and a cooling trend into Friday.
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