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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1899
Page
1
Philadelphia marked a grand Grand Army encampment with a massive parade. President McKinley and Mayor Ashbridge led a route past the state house and Chestnut Street amid cheers from thousands. Admiral Sampson, Rear Admirals, captains, and 5000 schoolchildren joined the celebration.
An armed mob of about 20 men seized Johnson Springs court in Virginia and halted proceedings. Elder J B Wallin, a Mormon, was beaten and forced to withdraw the case as the mob threatened lynching. The mob liberated the prisoner and declared there is no justice for Mormons in Virginia.
Shamrock left the Horseshoe moorings at Sandy Hook in tow with James A. Lawrence and soon headed to the open sea. The breeze from the southeast strengthened as she set topsails and continued on a steady tack until 2 45. After tacking she swung off before the wind.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, sailing Bremen via Cherbourg, passed Sandy Hook at 7:25 this morning to set a new westward Cherbourg record, beating the previous Southampton best. The ship’s days runs totaled 3 04% knots for the voyage ending at Sandy Hook after five days and twenty hours.
Harrisburg authorities issued a charter today creating the Bureks Fuel Company with capital stock of 1,008,000. The formal filing sets the name as Bureks Fuel Company and places its incorporation under the state department.
A list of obituaries includes Harrishute and Bept of Central Iron works president Abr Ladley in Copteal Petinepluminla, Bishop Pierce of Arkansas in Fouveneville, Justin VY. Mehkane in New York, Alfred Henderson of Peter Hombreon & Co in New Jersey, and Dr Peter Peterson of McGill University in Canada, with brief identifiers and locations.
M Labori seeks witnesses Colonel Schwarzkoppen and Colonel Paniszardi in Rennes in 1894 to testify for Dreyfus. The request prompts an adjournment, with predicted quick verdict and risk of a dramatic defense reveal as witnesses arrive from Paris.
The text notes journalists endure severe tests to gain admission while women reportedly bypass barriers with ease, suggesting tensions over access and gender dynamics in a formal setting. It reflects on attire described as smart and gay colors enlivening the chamber.
Kid McCoy defeated Geoffrey Thorn of England in the third round at the Broadway Athletic Club before 5000 spectators. McCoy, favored at 100 to 0, delivered two powerful lefts to Thorn’s face as Thorn collapsed, unable to beat the count. Earlier, Frank Carrel of Chicago outpointed Black Griffo in a ten round Negro bout.
The fourth annual convention of the National Association of Municipal Electricians opened in Wilmington Delaware with President Jonathan W Ayden presiding. A public display of illuminated buildings marked the event as delegates heard reports on progress in electrical appliances and municipal services. The four day gathering featured welcoming remarks by Mayor John C Fahey and Governor W B Tunnell.
Admiral Dewey, recovering from illness, enjoys a warm reception in Gibraltar and dines with United States Consul Barague. He predicts the Philippine insurrection will be quelled and says he plans to retire, not returning to sea unless war requires.
In Philadelphia on September 5 Rear Admiral Sampson told the Associated Press he asked Secretary Tong to relieve him of command after the Dewey reception in New York. He said no definite date for relief has been fixed.
The York event drew nearly two indiced hatsail between four and tee thou men. About one hundred thousand people witnessed the parade. Tomorrow promises another great parade as the ceequiscentennial continues.
A seven year old girl and her father were out driving when their carriage was struck by a Erie railroad train on the Park Ridge branch. The child died instantly and the father was fatally injured.
Frederick Max Prookhaus was executed at the same gallows as his accomplice Benjamin F. Willis for the murder of Daniel No B. Lambert of Wilton on December 17, 87. Prookhaus admitted complicity and was hanged shortly after the crime.
In Newport Rhode Island today the Columbia defeated Beemble by three minutes and seconds, edging to windward as Beemble surged. The race featured tense bids at the start and late momentum shifts, with Columbia crossing the line ahead.
A garbled city note from Hartwell records a quiet afternoon with no late departures. The fragment mentions a limited post or service in the area and hints at a subdued activity within the town.
Weatherman predicts generally fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer temperatures expected Wednesday with fresh southerly winds in the Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania region.
Delegates attending the long running convention enjoyed an afternoon at Lake Ariel with a concert on Court House Square by the New York letter carriers band and Scranton Glee Club. The session opened late due to previous night retirement and a committee on credentials presented its report before adjournment.
The convention opened in St Thomas college hall with delay due to delegates late arrival. National colors decorate the hall as speakers from Chicago Detroit and New England address on carriers eight hour work day and postal service reforms.
President Parsons opens with readings from carrier members and Buffalo officials regarding hosting the convention in Buffalo. He and others discuss next steps after remarks by numerous named attendees and a lengthy financial report from Secretary Cantwell detailing receipts and expenditures for the year.
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