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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
1
Burton F. Bennett reports Alaska food shortages likely this winter as Dawson City faces insufficient supplies even with favorable river conditions. He warns of deadly White Pass hardships, urges restraint, and calls for a unified Alaska government and a new legal code to govern the territory.
General Paiz, commander of the revolutionary forces, is reported wounded in the leg after yesterday's clash near Rivas with government troops which ended in a decisive victory for the government. Foreign consuls petition Zelaya to release Costa Rica's consul general Beeche from Granada prison on parole. Des Velasques and De Balle, two renowned surgeons, have just returned from Paris.
In New YorkBoots &2 Alice Kings county GOP caucus in Brooklyn today Atterbury won sheriff nomination with broad support from Topreacniaryv and 400 Walter representatives Palmer backed by Woolrul-Wilila followers while Worth supporters lost On motion James M Ward who nominated Palmer, Atterbury's nomination was unanimously voted.
A Transvaal dispatch reports from Bept. 2L A special disputen in Fretoria stating that concerns about President Kroger’s health are not causing anxiety among his friends. The denial counters circulating rumors about his condition and emphasizes stability in leadership.
The Grand Jury here ignored the charge against Louie Tong in the Abner Hol- nageworth death case from the Wooddale quarries. Dr. Linton Smith seeks $100 to $400 rent from the Republican headquart ers as a jury of inquisition will decide. Various sentences are handed down including imprisonment and lashes for thefts, with the Chief Justice noting lashes must be well laid on. The court adjourned amid a pending case of Andrew Higgins for latency of a ton of iron.
A severe blaze in Bainbridge, Ohio, destroyed an entire block of Bainbridge’s square including the Methodist church and main businesses. An explosion at W. P. Beard’s drug store killed Beardsley and his brother-in-law Thomas Higgans, with several injured. Loss estimated at $50,000 as two homes survived.
Within nine hours after the St Paul docked at Southampton 4409 boxes of California fruit arrived at Covent Garden market in fine condition. Pears sold 4s 6d to 12s per half box, blue plums 5s 6d to 6s 6d, yellow plums to uncertain prices. Market spirits were dampened by the large influx.
The Duke of Cambridge and Lord Wolseley were awarded the freedom of York and Glasgow respectively. Wolseley urged strengthening the army to meet emergencies while praising the navy and calling for a moderate, high quality land force to defend Britain and distant stations.
Joseph Morris of Boston fell from a slaying at Hood Rubber's East Watertown building and was believed dead. He revived before embalming, was moved to Cambridge hospital and found not seriously hurt.
An interview quotes Harris, head clerk in the Olive of Chile Maye of the Cherokee Indians, stating Cherokees and Creeks oppose any change to the existing territorial arrangement and won't agree to a new kind of treaty, signaling tension around the Dawes commission meeting.
Two men were held up near Frankis Broad basket factory this afternoon and robbed of cash and a watch. The assailants Alvoze Hammond and George Beorbaur were captured by Deputy Constable Morris and jailed for trial.
In Chicago on May 23 witnesses testified that Mrs Luetgert was seen alive on May 3 and 4. Matt Sholey identified a photo and described her clothing, while Henry Feldshaw and William Granston also placed a blonde woman resembling Mrs Luetgert in Kenosha locations. Emma Schimpke confronted by Rosa Cleich’s impeachment grew combative, denying prior statements. The day closed with Mattie Sheerer affirming Schimpke’s recorded false testimony.
United States Judge Kilgore former Texas congressman died in Ardmore at 1 10 pm after a short illness. He called his wife and children to his bedside before passing. Funeral set for Willis Point Texas. Known as Buck he gained fame for actions in the first quorum counting Congress and supported President Cleveland.
Silvanus Johnson was hanged at 11 32 today for assault but the knot slipped under the chin. He struggled for ten minutes and remained alive at twenty five minutes before dying after confessing his crime and blessing his enemies. An orderly crowd witnessed the execution.
Arrived Oceanton from Philadelphia and Wd Carton from Mal. amore Hamburg. Sept 2 sailed Astoria to New York. Queenstown sailed Germanig to Rotterdam. Rotterdam bound ships Kaiser Wilhelm I to New York. Cleared La Heshaye for Antwerp and Hremer Maven for Antwerp with others to Rotterdam and Conemaugh to Ashe.
Journalistic firebrand Parle reports that the Libertaire has been followed by police for publishing an article urging the assassination of President Faure, King Humbert, and the queen regent of Bypaln.
In Alton Illinois the board of education and local black residents clash over separating white and black children. The Douglass and Livejoy buildings are underused by whites while old schools are crowded for colored children. Superintendent Haight allows negro students as visitors but bars class work in mixed rooms. The board may seek court resolution as public meetings raise funds. Col John C. Brenholt and Senator John M. Palmer act as counsel for colored residents.
The Times reports a long discussion between an English engineer and a U S manufacturing engineer about work conditions in England and the United States. The American praises higher wages and ten hour days with labor saving machinery fueling exports while Britain relies on naval contracts and faces potential decline if military demand falls.
Official report says two insurgent officers and twenty one armed cavalrymen under Trellez surrendered to Spanish authorities at Yaguaramas in Santa Clara. Trellez was killed by his followers the night before. Colonel Munoz's column on the north coast captured sixty boxes of ammunition and twelve rifles from a filibustering expedition. search continues for more arms.
George V. White pleaded guilty to scalping Pennsylvania Railroad tickets in May's Landing and was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail and fined 31 plus costs. White, from Washington, was arrested in August for the offense. Stephen Murray, Atlantic City, narrowly avoided conviction on one count and faces trial tomorrow on two counts for selling tickets and passes.
Representatives of window glass manufacturers from across the United States met in Pittsburg on September 23 to form a national organization. The American Window Glass Association will consolidate capital of 26 million dollars with nine tenths of producers joining. The consolidated output is estimated at 1 million dollars worth of glass yearly, placing it in virtual control of the trade.
In Seymour Indiana on September 4, Aunt Bet He, known as Miss Dowling, is said to be the oldest old maid at 101 years. She never married, citing she never found two suitors worthy of her, and she refused all offers, becoming disgusted with romance.
After a Republican assembly district leaders meeting, Chairman Quigg announced a unanimously approved resolution asking former Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracey to permit use of his name as the Republican candidate for mayor of Greater New York. Quigg says he will notify General Tracey where to be found.
President Ethan Allen of the Cuban League in the United States issues an address praising a year of patriotic work and predicting emancipation for Cuba. He urges league members to support a policy of backing the executive in ending oppression and entering as a free state. Madrid counterpoint by Senor Valera argues indemnity claims by some so-called American citizens lack legitimate basis.
Washington reports a clash at Fort Hall Idaho between Indian police and about seventy five Bannock youths over a girl’s return to the agency school. Police beat and failed to arrest the insubordinate group prompting Lieutenant Irwin to seek cavalry to enforce the order. Interior Department backs the request to War for support.
Six Oakland women returning from a two week prospecting trek in Shasta county report seven placer and quartz mines located. They travelled in bloomers over hills and through canyons gathering ore samples and gold panned from claims.
Striking miners in Velleville and surrounding areas halted action as owners agreed to the thirty-seven cent scale or higher. About half the St Clair county mines resumed, with Consolidated expected to resist and import miners, likely triggering further conflict.
New York reports Charles Hazard a 40 year old former newspaper owner and advertising agent, committed maleide in the Hudson River today half a mile above Madison Landing due to financial difficulties and ill health. He married and left a wife and daughter. once wealthy, he lost most of his fortune in failed ventures and alleged schemes.
The Chicago Bullet freight train of fourteen cars ran off track at North Troy on the Canadian Pacific line late at night. No injuries. The wreck caused heavy financial loss and delayed trains for several hours.
Tosiah C. Stevens, 64, shot his 23 year old son Robert J. Stevens at his West Cross Street home during a dispute about the planned marriage to Miss Erma J. Milbourne. The shooting left the son unconscious with a back wound. the father attempted suicide but was restrained by his daughters. Robert Stevens was taken to Maryland University Hospital in critical condition. Erma Milbourne married him at the bedside. The elder Stevens was jailed awaiting Oct 2 hearing.
The Norwegian bark Seledon, missing since July 15, 1896, was confirmed sunk when the Moana arrived from Sydney. After striking Starbuck Island the crew endured eleven days at sea, perished mates and captains, and were later rescued by natives and transferred to the bark Elden in Fiji.
Rosina Catta neo a 14 year old girl from New York was near death from hasty consumption three weeks ago. She now shows apparent full recovery after seven injections of serum discovered by Professor Maragliano. The first injection was August 27 and the sixth brought major improvement.
Robert Hibbert 22, jailed at May's Landing for alleged Decoration Day shooting of Mrs Phoebe Phillips, wed 43 year old Mrs Phillips inside the county jail with his mother pleading outside. The ceremony was conducted while staff were unaware.
The Olympia cruiser may include the heir of Sir John Coventry ibironet of England in its crew. The young seaman recently came into $10,000 a year and has served near Charleston before transferring to the Olympia for the Orient voyage.
A compilation of health warnings, legal notes, sports briefs, and community items. Highlights include public health updates on yellow fever, crime cases such as the Luet wert matter, interleague baseball endgames, grand jury reports, state inquests, local ordinances, editorials, and civic notices from Lackawanna and nearby counties.
Reports from Biloxi and New Orleans detail two deaths and a new case in New Orleans with eighty total cases and ten deaths citywide. Officials note lower temperatures and ongoing fumigation, with public funds and port health measures to stamp out fever.
About three thousand people attended the opening meeting of the Democratic campaign in Columbus Ohio at the Auditorium. Hon Allen L Thurman presided and invited guests included Horace K Chapman candidate for governor General A J Warn Marletta Mayor James A Hice of Canton and Judge Jon J Lents.
A Bucharest dispatch to the Daily Mail reports an ammunition wagon exploded as it passed through Fleet Roumania. Four men were instantly killed and three more later died from injuries. Eight homes were destroyed and fourteen people injured.
The Herald reports warmer spells with rain today as a cyclone moves north from Cape May. Fresh to high easterly winds ease off toward the Western districts, with improving conditions by Saturday though showers may persist in northern seaside areas.
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