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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
1
In May night orders General Go bin directs arrest of all women and girls insulting troops. Turbulent strike seat tries to enforce discipline as tensions rise and the atmosphere grows tense after the inauguration of the strike.
The Central Labor union of Philadelphia adopted a resolution denouncing Brigadier General J P Gobin for ordering troops to shoot strikers. It called for Gobin’s indictment and urged Governor Stone to revoke his commission while protesting a promised troop escort ban to mines. The union cited a May Harrisburg visit where a promise to three district presidents was alleged.
Exclusive wire reports that violence targeted two non union men leaving St Michael s Hungarian church in Lansford as foreigners attacked them and forced retreat. Bwitchback Railway officials alerted Major Gearhart of strikers interfering with passengers at Summit Hill and Company EF of the Twelfth Regiment restored order. A large soldier patrol will shield non union workers on their way to work tomorrow morning.
Jacob Smith, a coal company policeman for Kingston Coal, was held up by two unknown men on his way to relieve another officer. The assailants took his revolver and beat him badly. He believes he can identify his attackers and says arrests are likely.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spent Sunday at Atlantic City and returned to Philadelphia. He denied visiting Senators Quay or Penrose and secret talks on strike matters. He is the central figure in Labor Day events at Washington Park with two speeches and proceeds to the miners relief fund.
Exclusive wire from Harksburo reports that the rumor of Governor Stone calling an extra legislative session to address the strike question cannot be confirmed and is not believed.
Tamaqua report says authorities plan arrests of four women and girls accused of insulting troops. Exclusive wire from The Associated Irena notes intensified measures as authorities act on public insult incidents dated August 31 in Tamaqua.
Exclusive dispatch from Bangor reports President Roosevelt considering publishing the labor commissioner's Wright report on the coal strike. Advisers urge release to inform public opinion, though he previously hesitated to avoid inflaming sentiment without clear benefit.
Exclusive interview with financier Jay Cooke argues protectionist policy fuels national wealth. He says capital and labor are partners, criticizes strikes as harmful, urges wage and hour compromise, and calls for harmony between employers and workers to sustain prosperity and avoid conflict.
Exclusive wire reports from Florence say forty crafts have joined a strike that began Friday. The city is under siege with troops recalled from maneuvers patrolling streets and suburbs. Six thousand soldiers plus police and carbineers guard Florence as thousands stay idle and municipal news rooms halt. Many arrests and crowded jails drive transfers to neighboring towns.
A bolt during a thunderstorm set fire to the barn on Justice John Deans farm at Elizabeth Furnace near Altoona. Farm hand Augustus D. Carpenter, 21, was killed. the fire also destroyed crops, stock, and equipment worth about 4,000 dollars, with 3,400 dollars insured. Carpenter left a wife and child.
An Aug 31 tornado lifted a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train four miles west of Owatonna Minnesota, killing at least three and injuring thirty four. The wreck is described as the worst in the region with several dead and many injured, including a head severed passenger and others with cerebral injuries. An emergency relief train with surgeons and nurses responded promptly.
Carlisle D. Graham swam from the whirl pool below Niagara Falls through the tower rapid to Lewiston amid rough water and a near rock collision. He wore a waist life preserver and began at 3.17 pm, finishing below the trolley bridge to cheers after nearly half an hour of battling currents.
Philadelphia hosts the American Pharmaceutical Association convention starting September 6 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The preparatory committee forecasts 800 to 1,000 delegates from all states and territories and from England, France, Germany and Canada.
Arrived Astoria and Glasgow. Passengers listed include Harbaneaa New York for Bremen Kronprinz Wilhelm New York for Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen. Cymric arrived New York for Liverpool. Campania sailed from Liverpool New York. Queenstown arrived Cymric New York for Liverpool and proceeded.
Rear Admiral Higginson’s North Atlantic fleet slips from Menemsha Light to begin the naval phase of a simulated war along southern New England. Fort Rodman to Fort Wright guard coast while signal stations and batteries prepare for potential landings and bombardments as 5,000 men simulate defense and attack.
The text states that the system is the most complete ever established in the world and that every precaution has been taken to have substitutes for any system that may be destroyed or captured by the enemy.
President Roosevelt spent the night at Secretary Shaw’s residence on Lake Champlain and then stayed at Shelburne Farms, where crowds gathered for red fire and fireworks. A reception cheered him as boats tooted and saluted the flotilla before a luncheon at Champlain Hotel and a local drive. The party included business leaders and Congressman Sibley before a return to Burlington.
Reports from Folnte-a-Pike Guadeloupe and nearby islands describe a widespread dust plume and darkened skies since dawn. Seismic and volcanic activity at Mont Pelee sends ash, cinders, and loud detonations across Basse Terre Roseau and nearby Caribbean towns.
In Sparta Illinois an accused assailant Ardee Wilson was seized from jail by a mob. They hanged him from a telegraph pole but he escaped briefly and fled. A posse tracked him down hours later and fatally shot him near the jail area.
Saratoga N Y Aug 1 Not a trolley car is moving tonight on the Hudson Valley railroad A strike of the motor men began yesterday The 100 men out are members of the Troy division of the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employes which has a membership of 190
Mrs. M J Devine shot by her husband at John Murphy’s 1706 Putnam St home after a quarrel. The revolver bullet entered her right lung and remained unretrieved by Dr. John Stanton. Devine, intoxicated, was arraigned and jailed without bail.
Savable the Salvator colt won the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay defeating Lord of the Vale by a nose in front of about sixty thousand spectators. Western owners John A. Drake and trainer Wishard sent Lyne to ride the winner as Dazzling and other Keene horses trailed. The purse totaled $69,400 with $50,000 to the winner and was bred by J. B. Huggin.
Mindanao sultan, held after murders of American soldiers, tried to escape guards at Camp Vickers Island of Mindanao. He was shot and killed by a sentry during the escape attempt.
A trolley car in the southern part of Kansas City struck a buggy, killing Gus Thele aged 4 and George Shuyler aged unknown. The accident occurred at night and authorities investigated the scene.
Cholera cases in the Philippines rise with Manila reporting increases. Totals reach 37 020 cases and 19 1i0 deaths to date, with last Saturday adding more cases in the provinces.
Governor Taft tells Manila banquet Americans will retain the islands to educate Filipinos toward self government and decide between independence or a union like Canada or Australia under Britain. He backs gold standard, fair American capital, and Filipino labor for progress. Wright adds views on Philippine products and politics.
In Potsdam on August 31 King Victor Emmanuel of Italy left by Wild Park station after cordial farewells with Emperor William. Crown Prince Frederick William Prince William of Hohenzollern and Chancellor Von Buelow watched from the platform as the king waved from the carriage window.
In Newark New Jersey on August 1 riders at the Vailsburg track staged exciting races. The ten mile professional handicap featured 37 starters eight from scratch with Bordgett edging Ambruster at the line. Hurley won the amateur half mile while Turnley and Gleason dueled to a close finish. Bedell beat Kimble by inches in the professional one mile consolation.
Exclusive wire report from Manila notes rinderpest and cholera depress agriculture across the Philippine islands. Governor Taft estimates cultivated area this year at half normal, with many districts badly impoverished.
Local weather report for August 31, 1902 records a high of 88 degrees and a low around 58. Relative humidity near 80 percent is noted with precipitation negligible during the early hours.
Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Eastern Pennsylvania shows local rains Monday then clearing with cooler air. Winds shift from brisk southwest to west, with a probable squall on Tuesday followed by fair conditions.
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