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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1896

Page

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Wyoming conference opens with holy communion and long session

Special from Scranton reports the Wyoming conference annual session at Centenary church opening with holy communion led by Bishop Vincent. The business session began with pastor and probationer calls, secretary choices, and committees on auditing, church extension, finance, and examinations. A historical lectures series and bishop's resolutions followed as the day continued.

Seranton Tribune Singhammton Wyoming Vincent Edwin KO Olmstead Edwin BL Olmstead Woop Simin J. Bo Race Jawole J. Vl Newell J. HL Taylor J. On T. UW. Parsons A. Schonell Lowry Monferetioe Helettbine J. MW. Littell J. J. Smith J. N. Kee J OW. Nicholson Levi Juinivan Philip Houck Choret Alliance 8 Butford Crompton Bial M. Shaw FE. van Hosen J. T. van Campen BL. Jeffrey A. Tratsue DL. McDowall Howard J. J. Anwel J W. Thivia Wilson C. EB. Sweet Ki. Hunt King RL Brice Professor Ky . Ornitith G. AL Place G. HH. Stone J. O .Miller J.B. BL Bone G. Ruckmian George Nack Surdium Puller A.dw. Decker W. H Peares Sprague Hard Withee Connell H. Newing Olmestown Marcus W. Scott Epworth Langue Simpkins BL J. Ripley Warnock A. T. Chaffee Wilber M. B. Goilshall H HO Carruth Jaitpin J. Iwee Thomas Burgess M. Olistent BR. Tower Otsepee Thames Correll A. Terry Joshua Brundle Lowi Postouoce Hane A. Wo Cooper Ho A. Cliteen George OF G. KO Hartsoek J. HW. Race Williamrise CO. Mepiermoth M.S. Hud Ob S. Sprig MB Godehall Alger A.chife EH. Reynolds R. M. Pascue J. OW. Price W. M. Hiller Shipman Hladn Doenan RK. Penwariden Ty Tirnside We W. Corin Christlin Walters Koow Pec Hwith William Stil Suhiy H. A. Wiuheais GLH Northrop J. Madixon J. ¢. Johnson Charles Smith J. W. Wooley State of Chireh Thomas Harroun Wilden Trieble A. Jay J. Lewis C. A. Benjamin H. A Renciltet State of the Country J., Floyd J. W. Nicholson John Bradshaw L. A. Wild FL Gemsall J. AL Quimby Vrooman HM. Lewis Ho EB Wheeler Pearce Barnes N. d. Hawley D. Cornell Chirk Callender PL Poor Mon van Tueren al Wrigley I. Willlane Temperance Prentice Kilpatrick Wile Murdock L. Linnabery A. Wee

Cuban Filibusterers and the Bermuda Seizure

A private cablegram from Philadelphia reports the steamer Bermuda seized at Puerto Cortez by the Honduras government with munitions from New York bound for Cuba. Spanish agents seek condemnation as contraband. Captain O'Brien and crew aboard. General Calixto Garcia’s whereabouts uncertain. Casualty and command rumors surround Gomes and Maxim, with illness cited and possible relinquishment of command.

Fermuda Coho Philadelphia Bermuda Puerto Cortez Honduras New York Cuba O'Brien Calixto Garcia General Wexler Cape Correntes Garela Mnaide Maxim Games Pita Colphin Gomes

Five Men Die In Mill Boiler Explosion At Greenville

At Greenville Mississippi on a April 1 a boiler explosion at the Planters Mill killed five men and wounded about a dozen others. The dead include Henry Williams Oliver Humphreys Isom Freeman Elorace Wilkinson and hd Strausack. Injured include Frank Wolfenden Columbus Washington Tom Brown W E Freeman Alex Highes Freeman Pendleton. The blast was blamed on a dry boiler and the wreckage caught fire burning corpses.

Creenville Miss Phinters Henry Williams Oliver Humphreys Isom Freeman Elorace Wilkinson Hd. Strausack Frank Wolfenden Columbus Washington Tom Brown Alex. Highes Freeman Pendleton

Mohawk Gorge Flood Delays Trains Across Mohawk River

A large ice gorge formed in the Mohawk River west of Fort Plain halting trains since early afternoon. Eastbound track damaged by water undermines rails while other lines see overflow. West Shore trains run between here and Albany but delays persist.

Utica N. Y Mohawk River Fort Plain West Shore Central Albany Mohawk Garwed Lee Rochester Powers Hotel German Insurance West Main Street Tre Democrat and Chronicle Hindery Fara Th. Andrews Auburn Road Conajobarie Fee Gorge Tere New York Central Palatine Bridge Quart O Cannjoharle T. Johnsville Weat Shore

Hughes Refuses to Quit Arizona Governorship

Interior department telegrams to Bruce and Hughes report Hughes’s refusal to vacate the Arizona governor's office. The president directs the removal and orderly turnover of the office to acting governor Bruce. Also notes Rhode Island election results and a boxing bout summary with Ives defeating Schaefer in a championship contest.

Hughes Jrepident Pogse Fastcott

Cuban and Delawar e Senate Debates Highlighted Mayhem

In Washington on April 1 Senator George spoke long against Dupont’s seat claim, while Senator Call proposed a Cuban joint resolution to defend U S interests with naval force if needed. The House advanced sundry civil and post office bills, with debate looming on the Howard University provision and war department spending for Spokane. A furor over silver miners and manufacturers flared as Bowers defended miners against exclusion.

Washington George Dupont Senate Delaware Peffer Pop Cuba United States Min Calk Post Office San Francisco New Zealand New South Wales House Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bingham Huber Nebo Howard University Spokane Washinton Aly. Grosvenor Rep Ohio Treasury Patterson Dem Tenn Republican Party William. McKinley Grover Cleveland Bowers Cala

News This Morning and Local Highlights

Weather shows showers then clear as the region reviews political notes. Reports mention a Cuban resolution and Wyoming conference at Binghamton, plus a senator's apology. Five men killed in a Holler explosion are noted amid market and stock memories. Local items include Pickering damages, the Dickson contest, and council money.

Jernie Call Wyoming Binghamton Chandler Cuba

American Consul Williams Varnishes Testimony in Cuba

Havana dispatch reports rebel commanders entering Santa Clara province capital, with guards patrolling, supplies seized, and two insurgent casualties. American prisoner Walter Dygart, once linked to a letter seen by Consul Willhime, is not being treated as a prisoner of war due to insufficient evidence. A separate Balnoa incident is described as favorable to insurgents, with a black fighter surviving a machete clash amid Spanish casualties.

Williams Havana Cuba Key West Kla Santa Clara Ragan Walter Dygart Senate State Department Willhame Willhime Dupart White Ciiies Weylen Dygart Balnoa Melguige

Couple chloroformed in home robbery in Wilmington area

News describes two burglars entering a residence on Tatnall Street, chloroforming Mr and Mrs Worrow, leaving them unconscious but alive after a narrow escape from death. They looted the house, finding only eight dollars, as local responders aided.

Wilmington Sturmlars Antrim Worrilow Tatnall Street Todny Worrow

Inquest Opens Over Annie McGrath Death

Philadelphia April 1 Coroner Ashbridge will hold an inquest into Annie McGrath s death. Dr Leffman reports he will submit a formal finding tomorrow. Samuel Langdon once deemed connected to the case faces potential discharge as no poison or motive is found. George Dickey says injunction against Langdon related to the Altoona and Phillipsburg railroad was settled and business will proceed.

Langdon Philadelphia Ashbridge Annie McGrath Iowlow Leffman Samuel P. Langdon Miss McGrath Mattern George W. Dickey Hourgdile Altoona Phillipsburg Dickey Houtadale Mir Dickey

Rech Raves At Fate In Beterville Murder Verdict

John Rech the self confessed killer of his wife Bessie Weaver in Beterville New Jersey reacted violently after the coroner jury found him responsible for the brutal crime. He shifted from quiet prisoners to a maniacal outburst cursing his fate and was closely watched to prevent self harm. His necktie and suspenders were removed by guards at City Hall station.

Philadelphia John Rech Beterville N. J Bessie Mays Landline Redwold City Hall Wim

Real Estate Mutual Fire Insurance assigns for creditors

Philadelphia April 1 The Real Estate Mutual Fire Insurance company assigned its assets for creditors to Theodore W Stone. The deed dated Monday shows no real estate. Signed by J Simmons president and IL CG Van Trump secretary. Attorney William J Smyth handled the matter. The company formed February 1855 and claimed $800,000 in policies last November. Policies were issued for cash premiums not exceeding $5,000.

Philadelphia Real Estate Mutual Fire Insurance Company Theodore W. Stone J. Simmons CG. van Trump Wiliam J. Smyth Failur

3000 Volt Fatal Accident At Altoona Shop

William Jones a 40 year old Altoona resident was electrocuted at work in the lathe shop of the Pennsylvania Railways company. He stood on an iron spacer near the shafting as 3000 volts coursed through him killing him instantly. He died with a burn on the right hand and foot burns on the feet. He left a wife and four children.

Altoona Pennsylviania Railtons Company Wiliam Jones Jones

Jealous Editor Brannigan Shoots Wife Then Kills Self

Corning Ohio April 1 Thomas Brannigan well known businessman and former editor of the Corning Times shot his wife Jest nleht nl and then killed himself. She is mortally wounded. Brannigan was driven by jealousy, authorities say.

Thomas Brannigan Corming Ohio Mirchnigan Bute Brannigan Corning Times

Manitoba Conference Meeting Notes Unclear Outcomes

Report from the Manitoba Conference indicates a session at Leseston with April L and Wintalpow resignation or cancellation. No decisive results or details on minors emerged. information available shows no clear conclusions as of now.

Wintalpow Althouse Leseston

Unclear Article Fragment Involving Aged Victims At A Meeting

Fragmentary report notes an event at a chamber meeting with references to a child and a colored person. Details are garbled and names are unreadable, with mentions of injuries to a boy and a girl and a partial quote. No clear outcome or location is discernible from the readable text.

Pittsburgh Man Dies After Fall From Pole Support

Edward Cullen of the Allegheny County Light company fell from a pole on Rippey Street in Pittsburgh today. The cause of the fall remains unknown. His home was in Ithaca New York.

Pittsborn Edward Cullen Allegheny County Light Company Els Ithaca N. Y

Chandler's Letter Sways Reed Endorsement in New Hampshire

Senator Chandler reveals in a letter to Senator Lodge that New Hampshire delegates favored Reed’s candidacy and opposed a McKinley alignment at the Manchester convention. He details the process, debates over platform resolutions, and his own cautious stance amid a broader party struggle.

Concord Chandler The Evening Monitor Lodge Lowe Washington, D.C McKinley Manchester Henry M. Putney Mirror Newsweipiers Mesera Osborne Hanna Handler Saint Crsborne Hapna New Hampshire Teed Feed Putney Waite Rew Huurnpahire Taleo Nerinonhus Trimwelf New Himpahire Min Reed wWe Atnte and Tinthan Minke Thas New Uinmoshire McBinien Hayes Louisiana South Carolina Omer Min Hayes Packard Hin Beriain Imen Harti William EF

Funds Needed to Feed Starving Armenians in Newark

The Armenian relief association pleads for 3000 dollars raised by Newark residents to aid Armenians in Constantinople and surrounding centers. The effort, supported by Mrs. Cara Barton and the New York Woman’s Auxiliary, aims to feed millions for months amid famine. Weather notes and dispatches from New York follow.

New York Armenian Relief Association Cara Barton Constantinople Eltigens Newark Noobato Hell Om Bee Bolt Armenia Aceublesram Afr W. OW. Peet Constantirapeles Coer Rdttie Hays Trevesta Kent ii New York Woman's Ameniius

Easter Eggs Seized on Frugal Treasure Hunt

A brief item notes the discovery of decorative Easter eggs described as affordable and attractive, highlighting their charm and value for a holiday display.

Unclear maritime update and proclamation announced

Shipping movements list various ships and routes between Liverpool New York Southampton Antwerp and London with multiple vessel names and destinations. A governor issues a proclamation designating Friday April 10 and April 2 for a general observance in Pennsylvania, urging public respect for the occasion.

New York Majestie Liverpool Queenstown Noondaland Ant Bootla Alam Kmdam Ritterdam Pura Southampton Southwark Antwerp Tritorinic Havel Boouthampton Netwe Copens Hinwen Amster Lele Wight Mobile London Gil Pennsylvania Martlettte Hastines

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