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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1897

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Yellow Fever Crisis Expands in New Orleans Area

New Orleans reports no confirmed yellow fever cases as of tonight, though one Ocean Springs patient dies and authorities warn of possible spread. Dr. Wyman assumes active charge from Washington, pledging mobilization of Marine Hospital Service to assist Mississippi authorities and implement railroad surveillance and passenger disinfection.

New Orleans State Board of Health Board of Health Walmsley Ocean Springs Associated Press Marine Hospital Washington Oliphant Wasdin Mobile Marine Hospital Service Boards of Health Gelpi Mississippi Sound Wee Walter Wyman Mississippi Wyman State Board of Health of Louisiana Marine Hospital Bureau Treasury Gulteras

Camp material and equip ready for Ocean Springs area

Ple camp material and equipping on hand. The splendid outfit which has been at Gainesville Georgia will be started tonight on a train for the vicinity of Ocean Springs. It will be taken to within thirty or forty miles of the place and if a camp of detention is found necessary the outfit will be used as occasion may require. The bureau also keeps portable apparatus at Savannah intended for use in epidemics. It consists of machines for disinfecting and fumigating purposes. They have been started for the vicinity of Ocean Springs.

Gainesville Ocean Springs Savannah

Postal Convention Opens With Credentials Committee Appointed

The National Association of Letter Carriers opened in San Francisco with President Parsons calling the session to order at 11:16. A credentials panel was named including B. G. Newell, J. C. Keller, W. H. Keys, A. J. Gerson, and J. F. Havens. A separate panel of Thomas Smith, BF Curran, and Thomas Farren was formed to draft resolutions and regulations. George King, an association attorney, spoke to delegates about back pay.

San Francisco National Association of Letter Carriers Parsons B. G. Newell J. C. Keller Cleveland W. H. Keys Baltimore A. J. Gerson Kalamazoo J. F. Havens Brooklyn Thomas Smith Chicago BF. Curran Lynn Mass Thomas Farren Houston George King Association

Trial of the Sausage Maker in Luetgert Case

In Chicago on September 7 the prosecution pressed two strong points in the Luetgert trial. Witnesses Faber and Hengst testified about Luetgert and his wife entering the sausage factory on May 1 and a possible human cry heard from inside. The defense sought to impeach Hengst’s later testimony while Luetgert endured the courtroom reading of love letters to Mrs. Feldt that mocked his lawyers and Judge Vincent, the defense lead.

Chicago Luetgert Nicholas Faber Loetgert Charles Hengst Hengst Faber Luetcert Judge Vincent

Botto Held for Passing Worthless Checks in Philadelphia

William Botto is held under a writ of habeas corpus in New York after being arrested for cashing worthless drafts in Philadelphia. The supreme court order directs the Tombs warden to produce him. extradition from Pennsylvania is expected, with his detention linked to alleged illegal testimony. He reportedly married an elderly widow from Louisville who funded a costly honeymoon.

Philadelphia New York Andrews Supreme Court William Botto Botte Pennsylvania Irwin Louisville Irving House

State League Convention Maps Out Resolutions and Elections

The State League of Republican Clubs plans its annual convention in Williamsport with limited delegates. Leaders announce re election of President Sendor Sobel Treasurer Mahlon H. Young and Secretary C F Harris. Radical resolutions opposing civil service reform expected. Lt Gov bid favored by Senator S J M McCarrell and others. Lebanon and Pittsburgh vie for next meeting site.

Williamsport State League of Republican Clubs J. D., Littell Pittsburg Howard Lyon Schermerhorn Philadelphia Allegheny Ead County Sendor Sobel Erie Mahlon H. Young C. F. Harris George S. Rudolph Thomas G. Samme William T. Bradbury

Tragic Labor Day Disasters In Zanesville

In Zanesville Ohio on Labor Day several railway accidents injured and killed multiple people. A six car electric train derailed on the Y bridge incline striking an approaching train with numerous fatalities and serious injuries including Mrs J H Alexander and John MacGrath. A second collision left Mrs C Charles Rodgers Ivy and Miss Ivy dead or dying, and more victims including Heston and Oberne badly hurt.

Zanesville J. HR. Alexander John MacGrath Federation of Labor Miss Holmes Newark Yoder Canton Rathbun C Charles Rodgers Misa Ivy Heston William Oberne

Walcott plans two mile scale forest reserve maps in California

Charles F. Walcott head of the United States Geological Survey travels to Yosemite with F. B. Weeks to map California forest reserves on a two mile scale. The project covers at least 6,647,000 acres and will show forest types, agricultural lands, settlements, roads and improvements. He has already surveyed reserves in Wyoming Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon since July 23.

San Francisco Charles F. Walcott United States Geological Survey City Yosemite Valley F. B. Weeks California National Forest Washington Mr. Walcott Wyoming Montana Idaho Oregon

Fire destroys five Magog buildings in early morning blaze

A fire in Magog Quebec at 1 am damaged five East Main Street structures and then spread to the West side. The Magog fire department failed to control the flames and Sherbrooke’s service arrived late. The Enterprise newspaper building was among the losses with damages near 100000 dollars.

Magog Main Street Sherbrooke Enterprise

Dying man in California after mosquito bite

Pomona California Sept 71 David Pierce a ranchman near San Gabriel is dying from poison in a mosquito sting suffered while cleaning an irrigation ditch at dusk. He was repeatedly stung and returned home where a bite behind the left ear caused irritation. The wound worsened and he has been unconscious for two days as swelling spreads.

Pomona Cal David Pierce San Gabriel Pierce

Ritter Accepts Democratic Nomination for Auditor General

Williamsport report says Hon. Walter K. Ritter of Williamsport will accept the Democratic state convention’s nomination for auditor general. He announced the decision today and plans to tour the state later.

Williamsport Walter KF. Ritter

Kate Oliver Dies After Wesson Street Shooting Tragedy

Baltimore on September 7 reports Kate Oliver the young woman shot Wednesday by her uncle John W. Oliver dies this morning. John W. Oliver, who she lived with as his wife, shot himself and remains in critical condition.

Baltimore Kate Oliver John W. Oliver Oliver

Hill tragedy ends with love triangle suicide

Victor Tillotson a Colorado corporal fatally shot his sweetheart Ella Taylor between the city hall and the Florence and Cripple Creek depot before killing himself. Ella had returned from Labor Day events at Grassy with suitor George Brown. Tillotson had warned her she would be shot if she went with Brown.

Victor Henry R. Tilloteen Ella Taylor City Hall Florence and Cripple Creek Grassy George Brown Tillotson Brown

Mercer assessors hear Cleveland return in Princeton

The Mercer county board of assessors met today in Trenton. Ex-President Cleveland, residing in Princeton, filed a real estate return claiming 320,000 dollars and personal property worth 10,000 dollars.

Trenton N. J Sept. T Mercer County Board of Assessors Cleveland Princeton

Ghostly murder suspect jailed after haunting confession

Sheriff Lane Sanders left Lexington with John Jefferson a Negro wanted in Oneonta for the murder of Willie Bentley, his sweetheart. The suspect confessed the crime to the sheriff revealing a quarrel over marriage, a plank strike, and a fatal neck injury. Jefferson fled north then lived with Lou Coleman in Lexington. He later reported nightmares and claimed the murdered woman's ghost haunted him. The Coleman woman pricked him with a pin during the ordeal.

Lexington Lane Sanders Mount County Ala John Jefferson Oneonta Willie Bentley Jefferson Lou Coleman Coleman

Woman in trance reports heaven vision before expected death

Mrs. Mary Crane wife of John Crane a city laborer from Jeffersonville Indiana was pronounced dead after a trance but revived two hours later claiming to have visited heaven and spoken with Jesus she has suffered similar spells for ten years with this the first time she saw heaven and predicts death next Friday a week from the trance date.

Jeffersonville Ind Missouri Avenue Mary Crane John Crane

Postmasters Refuse to Vacate Presidential Offices

Washington reports objections from postmasters removed from presidential offices who refuse to surrender under civil service orders. EF. K. Stull at Mount Pleasant Iowa yielded after enforcement while W. R. Hamilton at Warren Indiana resists, claiming entitlement to defense and written charges. Bristow orders removal and installation of successors without explanation.

Washington Post Office Department Civil Service EF. K. Stull Mount Pleasant Iowa W. R. Hamilton Warren Ind Bristow Stull Cleveland Hamilton Department

Chicago Clubbers Explore Enchanted Mesa Discovery

H H Hoyt and a Chicago literary party visited Santa Fe on return from the Enchanted Mesa after a seven hundred foot ascent. They found pottery fragments and stone implements challenging the claim of no ancient habitation atop the mesa.

Santa Fe N. M H. H. Hoyt Chicago Libby Princeton University Hoyt

Clash Over Woodmen Head Officers Removal Sinks Fulton

In Rock Island Illinois on September 7 a legal fight over moving the head officers of the Order of Modern Woodmen from Fulton to Rock Island tightens. Judge Gest and Master in Chancey J. E. McPhersom clash as two injunctions block removal and another bars interference with the shift.

Rock Island, Ill Fulton Gest Chancey

North denies census appointment rumor but signals acceptance

Boston Sept 7 Mr N D North known as selected for the next census superintendent says he has heard nothing about the appointment yet implies he would accept if confirmed.

Boston N. D. North

Terrible nitroglycerine explosion devastates Grantwelle office

In Cygnet Ohio on September 7 a blast at Grantwell near National Supply's office killed six named men and several unknown workers. Two wagons held 120 quarts of glycerine each. the first detonation ignited gas, destroying the National Supply building and eight other structures. The blast rocked the town of 1200, shattering glass and wounding bystanders.

Grantwell National Supply Company Samuel Barber Ohio and Indiana Torpedo Company Fames Ohio Oil Company

Wheat Hits Dollar Mark As Foreign Demand Boosts Prices

New York and Chicago wheat markets show sharp gains on foreign buying and strong export demand. December futures in New York rise to around 1.25, with total New York sales near 4.465 million bushels amid a midday uptick and a steady, but cautious, session. Chicago prices also firm, with December wheat closing near 96 and a half cents as cables and exports support the market.

New York Chicago

Bis marck Warns Europe on England Opposing Britain

Paris reports Prince Bis marck fears Peterhof efforts were wasted. He calls for a serious actively defined agreement with clear-sighted tenacity to curb Britain. He says Germany may fail to achieve its end and may regret harassing England too much.

Paris The Gaulois Today Bismarck Peterhof Great Britain Germany England

Coal Boom in Newfoundland Seeks West Coast Mines

In St. John's on September 7 officials report vast coal discoveries on the west coast with seams six to thirteen feet wide and quality rivaling Welsh steam coal. Sixty thousand tons are visible and mining expected to become a leading island resource.

St. John's N. F

Maritime Arrivals and Departures Reported in New York Port

The bulletin lists arrivals and sailings including ships to and from New York, Southampton, Teutonic, Liverpool, Genoa, Queenstown, and other ports. Vessels named include Em a, Guale, Aurania, Majeste, and Rhyland.

New York Southampton Teutonic Liverpool Ema Genoa Guale Bremen Aurania Queenstown Majeste Rhyland Miladelphia

Matrimony Instead of Jail in Jersey City Burglary Case

In First Criminal court Judge McCormack married Francis Zaron and Vatsa Guzench after she accused him of burglary. Guzench, who saved over $100 for their home, learned of the engagement break and found her pocketbook with $42, stockings, and a handkerchief missing. He admitted guilt. the couple wed in court as the prosecution ended.

Jersey City N. J McCormack Francis Zaroneki Vatsa Guzench Zaronski

Keystone Millers Meet at Hotel Walton in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Millers’ State Association opens its twentieth annual convention with 200 delegates from Delaware New Jersey New York and other eastern states. President Asher Miner outlines reports and Maguire presents Millers Insurance as sessions cover industry topics and future tours to Atlantic City and a grain exhibit.

Philadelphia Penney Vania Millers’ State Association Walton Delaware New Jersey New York Asher Miner Wilkes-Barre Association Atlantic City

Turkish Gendarmerie Placed Under European Command

Crete on Sept 7 reports the Turkish gendarmerie placed under European officers with costs paid by powers and half of Crete customs revenue shared. In Constantinople the note on appointing an Ottoman governor of Crete and keeping Turkish troops to be discussed after peace is signed.

Canea Crete Constantinople

Jealous husband fatally shoots wife in Toledo

In a fit of jealousy, P. R. Ashwell, a carpenter, killed his wife, wounded his son, and shot himself. He had not lived happily with his wife and sought others as witnesses before turning the gun on himself as police reported. Both victims were expected to die from their wounds.

Toledo P. R. Ashwell Ashwell

General Government to Aid Fight Yellow Fever Dangers

The morning issue reports on official measures to combat yellow fever, warnings about risky gold ventures, and updates from Williamsport, along with notable local incidents and civic topics.

Williamesport

Perilous Klondike Rush Warns of Four Thousand Seekers

A government official in Alaska reports dire predictions for the Skaguay trail to the Klondike. With about four thousand travelers and heavy vessel traffic, experts warn that only about 20 percent may reach Dawson before winter, while the rest face wintering in Skaguay or peril on the trail.

Berber Falls to Friendly Sudanese Amid Anglo-Egyptian Advance

Cairo reports Dervishes evacuated Berber and withdrew to Metemmeh as Major-General Hunter with four gunboats advances toward Berber. London dispatches say Berber, a key Nile town near Khartoum, is now occupied by Sudanese friendly to the British.

Cairo Berber Metemmeh Hunter Herbert Kitchener London Nile Khartoum

Weather Outlook for New York and New England Regions

In New York and the middle states and New England, today brings partly cloudy to fair and more sultry conditions with light to moderate southeast winds and slight temperature changes. Rain is possible near the coasts, followed by lighter showers. Thursday looks partly cloudy, sultry, and warmer with fresh to light southeast and south winds and local rain near the lakes.

New York Sept Middle States New England

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Yellow Jack Gov Ard Dr. Wyman Hrnilroad Miss KH. Oliphant Postal Convention National Association of Letter Leutgert Ohio California's Geological Survey Quebec Mr. Ritter Kate Oliver Deand Victor, Corp Grover Ghost Grantwelle Supply Company Huilding Allan Fallas John Whompson Charles Bartel Henry Lansdale Havens COAL Newfoundland Keystone Millers Wilkes Harre Toledo, Ohio Biate Riptons Hagleton Raimonedi West Side City Suburban Lackawanna County W Whitney Klondike Land of Skaguay Treasury Department Alaska Ivey Skacuay Tidewater Dawson Mr. Heron Chilcoot Pass the Herald
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