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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
1
The Brown University Corporation votes to withdraw President Andrews's resignation after a flood of petitions urging free thought and speech. A letter from ex-secretary of state Richard Olney commends the faculty for defending academic independence against pressure from wealthy interests.
The scene at the meeting showed cordial exchanges as a small incident eased tension in the congregation. President Andrews, who has accepted the presidency of Cosmopolitan Correspondence University in New York, may or may not withdraw his resignation, though the general hope is that he remains at Brown where he is highly popular.
A man calling himself Sir Harry Westwood Cooper, M P D, is held in the city prison on charges of fraudulent practices. He was arrested at the Langham hotel after detectives found bogus looking checks and drafts in his room. Cooper claimed descent from Sir Astley Cooper and a vast Australian estate valued at 600000 dollars.
Minister Francis M. Hatch arrived from Washington with news on the annexation treaty. President Dole and cabinet hold consultations as Hawaii’s Senate is recalled for a Sept. 6 session to consider ratification, which most members favor.
Military movements surge as punitive expeditions organize across the frontier. Colonel Gordon's Kohat-bound column from Peshawar lands without insurgent resistance. Afridis reportedly withdraw from the Khyber Pass. The Gazarband post in Beluchistan is attacked by Brahuls who kill and rob levies and travelers. Widespread signs of disaffection appear along the Indian border.
In Chicago on September 1 three women, Mrs. L Bergman Mrs. L R Nourse and Mrs. H L Harper, braved flames at the Hotel Calumet on Seventy fifth street rescuing two invalid tenants Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Landers. Mrs Lake suffered a minor burn while all rescuers were scorched.
In Halifax the Beique argues domicile affects nationality and disputes a municipal law claim. He critiques US good faith and cites Salisbury’s 1987 protests over Bering Sea seizures as justification for liberating captured vessels.
Advices from Guaymas report a severe hurricane in the Gulf of California and lower Mexican coast on August 22. La Guacimas near the Yaquia river faced widespread inundation and crop damage. three lives lost. Ships Salvatierra Rambler and Penlope from Guayamas are missing. Carmen feared lost near Aguabampo. an American lumber schooner disappeared in fog.
At Oakhill Cemetery in San Jose the marble slab of Mrs Spranger’s grave was torn from the base last night. The casket door was pushed back exposing the remains though the body was not disturbed. Chicago relatives alleged wealth and a mystery surrounded her death. Authorities consider possible links to the desecration.
Governor Charles T. Ferrall of Virginia, a gold Democrat leader, says he will not back the Democratic state ticket nominated at Roanoke under current conditions. The interview notes his previous refusal to support the Chicago nominees and platform.
Mrs. Julia McGrew of Cincinnati allegedly tried to shoot George B. Moore a real estate dealer and later attempted to poison herself in Moore’s New York office. She claims Moore’s alias is Campbell and accuses him of marriage under two names. Moore calls her insane and says she has persecuted him for years.
Washington notes the full report from the Venesulan Boundary Commission Volume 1 explains the historical portion and details the labors of experts. It shows no conclusions on the merits of Britain and Venezuela claims.
The National Farmers Congress session closes with Ex-Governor W B Hoard of Wisconsin named president John M Stahl re elected secretary and N G Spalding of New York as treasurer J S Sexton of Pennsylvania chosen as state vice president in Pennsylvania user local report.
Forepaugh and Selle Brothers circus wrecked near Ellenburg after departing Moore’s Junction. Several cars laden with wagons were badly broken. Two elephant cars overturned and smashed open. animals freed and herded into a nearby pasture.
Washington dispatch notes the first mail steamer to Klondyke to begin under the new reciprocal arrangement. The September 11 launch carries pouches for the gold country and marks a milestone in Arctic trade relations.
An international exchange between Dyea Alaska and Dawson City will be forwarded from Seattle by a steamer laying there September 11. From then on monthly letter mail will travel via the new service. The final paper mail for the season leaves San Francisco September 5 before the spring reopening.
Washington September 1 A tax office safe was robbed of a daytime collection totaling about 0 000. Varick Hawkins the district tax collector's black messenger allegedly learned the combination and robbed the safe after hours. He did not report for duty today and is being sought by police. Reports say he has lived beyond his means spending part of his salary on fast living and his wife.
Borough committees of the Citizens' Union nominate Seth Low, president of Columbia University and former Brooklyn mayor, for mayor despite the regular Republican organization's refusal to endorse any candidate before the convention.
Silas Peyton a famed Kentucky Populist leaves public life after profiting from wheat and railway stock. He predicted high grain prices to push free coinage, bought wheat at 65 cents and sold for sizable gains, reportedly earning about 15000 dollars. He plans to focus on making money rather than campaigning.
Washington reports ten thousand maps moved to the new congressional library reveal historic depictions once thought lost. Many suffered damp damage and require careful handling, but efforts aim to restore them for preservation.
A fierce Montana blaze west of Anaconda has scorched over 10 000 acres and threatens Georgetown and Silver Lake. A messenger reports flames a hundred feet high near Georgetown as the fire races toward the city, risking severe property loss and potential casualties.
Patrick Geoghegan, one of New York State’s most notorious criminals, is at large after escaping Matteawan state hospital last night. He fled with fellow prisoner George Murdock after leaving the yard. Geoghegan used a screwdriver to pry open a window and slip away. Attendants searched all night, but capture seems unlikely at present.
In Chicago a man calling himself Francia Schlatter, who ran a divine healing camp at Manhattan Beach since Sunday, was served with a summons to answer practicing medicine without a license. The state board of health of Illinois prosecutes him. fines start at 100 dollars for the first offense and rise to 200 dollars for additional offenses, with further penalties possible.
Secret Service agents from Washington report two arrests in Wilmington Delaware as they unravel a nationwide money order fraud ring. A man named John E Ford, claiming Ohio origin, passed a bogus order to merchant William Mearne for a hat and was turned over to federal authorities. Police found rubber post office stamps on Ford and traced orders to a Belmore Ohio book theft worth about twenty thousand dollars. The case and a second arrest of the gang's leader are under tight secrecy.
The Empress of India brings Aug 1 reports of catastrophic flooding in Nishima and Sado districts. More than sixty houses vanish in Matsugashi, 24 lives lost, 1 300 houses submerged in Banjo Machi and 700 in Ichinikido. A shrine and temples crushed near Taimuka, five died, ten wounded. Maotsu dispatch cites 1 600 flooded houses with 900 dead or injured and 600 rescued.
About 150 workers cleared earth from the track after a fresh slide occurred just before noon. The trains had not started moving by 12 40 this morning as the earth continued to shift and obstruct the line.
In Chicago on September 1, Luetgert faced cross examination as Vincent pressed Blalk about police contact since May 16. The witness testified he had lived with Officer Klings at his home, paid no board, and offered details on Luetgert’s movements at the factory and yard during late nights.
In Lincoln on September 1 three large conventions by Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans aligned in a tripartite fusion. After routine business, leading free silver advocates spoke and a fusion state ticket appears assured.
At the University of California Berkeley Benjamin Kurtz, a new freshman, suffered severe injuries to the face and jaw after a campus rush. Eyewitnesses say a heel was driven into his face during the scuffle, breaking his nose and teeth and possibly injuring the brain. Two other freshmen, Frank Marshall and Conlon, were seriously hurt with leg fractures.
A Corsican assailant stabbed Mayor Pastoureau in the groin as the Toulon council left the town hall. The mayor suffered a dangerous, life threatening wound and was reported in serious condition.
In Monroe Georgia on September 1 Mrs Guthrie wife of Luther Guthrie was struck by lightning while holding one child. She died instantly and the bolt burned another child though not seriously hurt.
London notes a Bank of England notice that sale of bills on Calcutta Bombay and Madras is suspended for at least ten weeks. The India government lacking funds due to famine and plague may push Indians toward using gold rather than paper currency.
A passenger train derailed at Mayfield in Sussex eight miles south of Tunbridge Wells. Four people are confirmed dead and many injured. The incident occurred on the Brighton line near Tunbridge Wells with rescue operations underway.
Steamship movements update lists departures from New York on September 1 to Southampton Noordland Antwerp and Liverpool with arrivals at Philadelphia and New York. other departures include Teutonic Bergenland and a Bremen line ship Trave sailing to New York.
Indianapolis September 1 The state board of medical registration plans action after Dow Lang Crown Point Chinese doctor sued in federal court for a certificate to practice The board will resist invalidating the law with aid of the attorney general and its own counsel
Detectives Bond Murray and McKenty of Philadelphia pursue Frank alias Charles Adams for a Philadelphia murder. He has been tracked to woods north of Cape May and the chase began tonight.
The report notes fair to partly cloudy skies in the middle states and New England with warmer sultry conditions and light southerly winds. Rain is expected in northern and western districts, plus light local rain at night in the Delaware valley and possibly the New Jersey coast. Friday brings fair to partly cloudy skies and hotter, more sultry weather with local rain and fresh southern winds.
President Aldrews of Brown urged to stay as talks progress on a general strike settlement. Money order frauds are being investigated while Hawai ratifies an annexation treaty amid other regional items including a judge Edwards opinion and local notices.
A landslide at Tunnel No 4 on the Northern Pacific Railway near the Cascades west of its summit halted east and west bound trains yesterday near Tacoma Washington. The slide disrupted service and blocked both directions as crews addressed the obstruction.
In Pittsburg district operators move to form the Coal Exchange to secure higher prices from lake shippers and fund living wages. A meeting at Blythe Coal company spawns a committee to outline plans for an organization and arbitration based settlement, with a Friday and Saturday reporting cycle. Directors of lake shippers deny authority of Thomas E. Young to speak for them, while talks with the United Mine Workers executive board loom. A potential 69 cent basis meets resistance, but miners hope a district settlement will emerge after arbitration.
Three strike leaders accused of intimidation against Adrian miners were arrested by Sheriff Burns and jailed in Brookville. The delegate convention met behind closed doors with no public sentiment released as talks continue. In Des Moines the nationwide stoppage spread with about 2000 miners out seeking $1 a ton, while operators refuse to concede.
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