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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1894

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Tillman Address Draws Militia Siege in Columbia

Governor Tillman spoke to the militi a at the South Carolina capitol claiming opposition newspapers and whiskey traders fueled recent troubles. He defended the dispensary law, vowed to execute laws, but warned against an armed state, and announced a forthcoming proclamation giving him control over municipal police. Soldiers cheered as John Gary Evans read general order No 10 and troops were thanked for their prompt response.

Columbia, & C State Capitol Tillman Goveror John Gary Evang Aiken County DiHtarteston S. C Charleston Ponce

Unrest in Connellsville Coke Region Sparks Strikes and Guard Deployments

Sheriff Wilhelmen reports the coke region quiet at night as strikers plan a march to the Oliver plant to reclaim 1500 tons of coke left from the strike. Foremen warn of potential battle, with Frick Coke Company funds for sheriffs and possible military aid. Foreigners seen buying ammunition amid tense crowds.

Uniontown Wilhelm Coke Connellaville Brewing Firm Connellsville Frick Coke Company Wilhelmenya Oliver Acrony

Divorce Granted to Mary A Mechin in Fa vor

Sr. Louis April 2 Judge Dillon filed a decree of divorce in favor of Mary A Mechin from Gna V Mechin and awarded her 2500 alimony. Within two hours Mrs Mechin’s ex husband married Flora J Becker who had been divorced from her husband Monday last, by Rev John Snyder after obtaining the license.

Marital Drift Ends in New York Seach and Split

Recorder Robba reports on two high contracting parties delayed by law from marrying. Four months earlier Meobin and Mrs Becker vanished, were traced to New York City by Mr Becker, then to Syracuse, N Y. Meobin returned to St Louis while Becker refused reconciliation as yesterday's second marriage and divorce loom.

Robba Meobin Mrs. Becker New York City Becker Syracuse N. Y Mechin St. Loui

Idle in Indian Territory as strike halts mining work

Laura McAllester reports in J. T. that nearly all mines in the Indian Territory are idle after a planned April 1 strike. Whistles at Krebs McAlester Lehigh and Coal Gate signaled work yesterday but workers are idle. About 5,000 families are directly affected as agitators threaten drastic measures to force miners to side with them.

Hattwin Indian Territory Laura McAllester J. T Alderson Krebs McAlester Lehigh Coal Gate

Spitfire Letter Duel Plays Out In Court

Colonel Breckinridge and Mrs Pollard testified over an alleged 1885 letter to Mrs Louise Howell who swore she copied a letter from Breckinridge in 1880 and signed envelopes for him with Pollard’s name. Breckinridge denied copying the letter or signing envelopes but said Lowell wrote letters for him. The day emphasized the testimony and arguments with Breckinridge set to testify again tomorrow on a new line.

Capitol Breckinridge Louine Misas Pollard North Upper Street Lexington Mira Pollard Washington Spitfire Louisa Wilson

Indians and settlers at war in Cheyenne country

In Cheyenne country west of El Reno Oklahoma a fierce clash left two white men and five Indians dead after a quarrel over grazing on Indian lands. A cavalry troop and an infantry company moved toward the area last night as settlers fear further violence in a thickly settled region.

el Reno Oklo Cheyenne Country Here

Local Elections Held Across Ilindia with GOP Gains

Across Ulincia and Civcano April Township elections were held without national significance and focused on local issues. The American Protective Association did not figure prominently with Republicans showing substantial gains where party lines appeared.

Civcano Ilindia American Protective Association

Pennsylvania Streams Opened for the Spammer Season

Wilkes-Barre April 8 The Pennsylvania Canal Company reopened for the Spammer season with notable activity. Over fifty empty boats arrived at Nanticoke and will be loaded with coal by the Susquehanna Company and forwarded to tidewater.

Wilkes—Barry Pennsylvania Canal Company Nanticoke Susquehanna Company Tidewater

Chester opens fine new public library building

Fragmented report notes Chester opens a new public library. It mentions unrelated local incidents in Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Lebanon, Lancaster and Harrisburg, including fines, a fatal scalding, a suicide, and various agricultural and mining mentions. The piece mixes multiple unnamed events with uncertain details from a single page.

Chester John Himmel Frank Bush Wilkes-Barre

Coxey Receives An Ovation In Pittsburgh Parade

Coxey's army passes through Pittsburgh Allegheny on April 3 escorted by about 5,000 to 6,000 mourners and a 1,000-strong escort. Chief Browne and police direct entry via Brighton pike amid holiday decorations. Public meetings planned at Exposition Park and Monongahela wharf tomorrow.

Pirrenona Sneneral Coxey Pittsburg Burrows J. H. Stevenson Pittsburh Wood Allegheny City Allegheny Browne Allegheny Public Safety Department Murphy Stevenson Woods Run New Brighton Coxity Brigade Smoky Island Bicycle Brigade Smith Woo Chen Exposition Ark Mononga Elu Ola City Hall

Fatally Wounded After Killing an Officer While Resisting Arrest

In Binghamton on April 3 Will Manning was fatally wounded during an arrest attempt at his boarding house after police linked him to a violent robbery at Binghamton Wagon Works that left two watchmen chloroformed and bound. Officers Jones and Clapper pursued Manning who fired a revolver at them. Clapper was wounded in the side while Manning was killed by a head wound from Clapper.

Binghamton Will Manning Manning Jones Clapper

Rescuing Party Near Gaylord Mine Debris

Wilkes Barre April 4 rescue teams at the Gaylord mine near Gaylord have nearly reached the point where workers were when the disaster occurred. They expect to locate the remaining two bodies under debris by morning. A cap found today belongs to George Picton, whose body is believed nearby.

Gaylord Wilkes Barre George Picton

Rioting Catholics and A P A Members Kill Politician in Kansas City

A clash between Catholic supporters of Johnson and American Protective Association members erupted in Kansas City Missouri in the late afternoon. Mike Callahan a well known Catholic politician and Johnson supporter was killed. Jerry Pate died and six others were seriously injured in the riot.

Kansas City Catholica American Protective Assoiciation Mike Callahan Johnson Jerry Pate

Cambria Iron Denies Coke Strike Threat

An official of Cambria Iron company in Jonsstown Pa says reports to outside papers that the Connellsville coke strike could force plant suspension are false. The firm maintains a large coke reserve and expects no disruption.

Jonsstown Cambria Iron Company Connellsville

Fatal duel in Werneraville ends in death after Saturday shooting

John Hagen, a Black man, was shot by George Hartman, a White man, during a Saturday evening fracas in Werneraville, Reaping, Pa. Hagen died from injuries days later, marking a fatal outcome in the incident. Hartman involved in the duel faces investigation by local authorities.

Werneraville Reaping John Hagen George Hartman

Duel at asylum leaves one dead at Hartman hospital

In a dispute at the new insane asylum where both men worked, Hayes and Hartman were ordered off the premises. They stepped onto the road, each firing five paces apart. Hayes sustained a fatal wound, while Hartman remained uninjured.

Unning Hartman Casto New Insane Asylum Hayes

Promotions and Retirements From National Guard Headquarters

National Guard headquarters announces promotions and retirements for two months. Major Alexia Dupont Smith, former surgeon of the Firat regiment, and Firat Lieutenant Charles D Harris of Company A Second regiment are placed on the retired officers roll. Commissions include Major Walter D Green and First Lieutenant Pearson Conrad among others, with several resignations noted and officers reassigned.

Harrissung National Guard Alexia Dupont Smith Firat Charles D. Harris Walter D. Green Pearson Conrad Thomas D. McGlathery George B. Wright David Morton Bond Robert A. Cavin Harry A. Mitchell Samuel A. O'brien Jonathan B. Shepperd William J. Pierce Frank A. Boyer Elmer F Barkheleer William H. Pierce

A Dictator for Peru Proclaimed Amid Turmoil

Ex President Cacares proclaims himself dictator of Peru backed by the army while congress and the public oppose him. Del Solar resigns. Borgeno becomes president with a cabinet. Banks closed. business suspended. troops patrol streets and Del Solar reportedly a fugitive.

Lita Peru Cacares Congress Thuy Senor del Solar Senor Bermudaz Senor Borgeno

Commemoration of Kosciusko’s Oath Ends With Unrest

In Cracow on April 3 crowds marked the 100th anniversary of Thaddeus Kosciusko’s oath to defend Poland. The event included the unveiling of a monument but ended in riotous disturbances. Military were deployed and troops patrol the streets to restore order.

Kosciusko Cracow Thaddeus Kosciusko Republic of Poland Poland

Mrs Merryman Dies By Suicide in Nashua Visit

Mrs Marie Merryman of Marion Massachusetts was found dead in a Nashua New Hampshire home where she was staying. She shot herself through the heart during the night and left letters blaming illness for her act.

Merryman Nashua N. H Marie Merryman Marion Mass

Cornell Sophomore Suspended Over Contempt Case

Ivnaca April 3 Cornell sophomore W L Taylor jailed for contempt of court in the chlorine poisoning case has been notified by the faculty of his suspension from the university. The reasons given are that he was behind in his studies.

Ous Ivnaca W_ L. Taylor Cornell Frenly

Unstable Tragedies and Rants Mark News In Early Dispatch

A Ky distiller attacked in a family quarrel with a hatchet. An Upper Sandusky man shot his mother in law and fled. A Boston agitator berated officials and decried capitalism. A Chicago librarian is thought to have killed herself. A Leavenworth preacher sermonized as a fire alarm triggered a panic. Nebraska returns hint a non partisan spring outlook on prohibition wind and high license.

Lowla J. Routliffe John Mahoney Hawanistown Isador Taylor Upper Sandusky Rock Boston M. I. Swift Greethaiga Havard God Niswing

Swiss National Council rejects plan to abolish Washington legation

The Swiss Nationalrat rejected a proposal to abolish the legation at Washington. A troubled Samoan situation has calmed under an armistice and no foreign warship will be needed there. Brazilian bishops are urged to back the proposed election Wieema. The rebels’ remaining warships, Republich and Aquidaban, lack coal and have disabled engines.

Wieema Republich Aquidaban

Joy Voted Out Of His Seat In Missouri Contest

In a dramatic House session the Democratic quorum voted Joy out and ONeill in from Missouri's Eleventh district. The final tally was 155 yeas to 25 nays with 25 Democrats and 3 Populists dissenting. ONeill took the oath while Republicans abstained.

Joy Wastisat Paria Tribunal of Arbitration Senate Peffer Kansas Committee On Finance Sherman Ohio Alien Nebraska Allison Iowa O'Neill Missouri Yeas House Mesara Bryan Neb Cochran N. Y Coombs N.Y Cooper Inn Tex Dunphy Everett Mann Geary Cal Griffin, Mich Hall Harrie Kas Harter Hendrix Hutchison, Tex Marshall, Va Outhwaite Pendleton Ryan Sibley Sickles Straus Democrata Hudson Kem McKeighan Hilborn Third California Committee On Elections Abbott Bartlett N. C Breckinridge Ark Crawford N.C Harris Kan Latimer McSworin Shell S C Strait Bail Cole Bown Abn Pence Zola

Lost Miner Missing After Abandoned Mine Fall

Suamokis Pa April. James Krighbaum toppled on Gurtiolil slope marked boarded due to abandonment. Rotten planks broke as he slipped and clutched timber. Suffered a fall into darkness from a 69 degree slope. rescuers seek whether he is alive, dead, or unaided. No trace by nightfall.

Suamokis James Krighbaum Gurtiolil Krighbaum

Surgery to Cure Cholera by Abdominal Operation

St Louis report by Dr Hein Marks, superintendent of the city hospital, claims surgery can cure cholera typhoid fever and similar germ diseases by opening the abdomen near the ileocecal valve and inserting a silver tube to inject antiseptic solution after animal experiments.

Wentera St. Louis Hein Marks City Hospital

Situation in Coke Region Reports Critical Condition

Adjutant General Greenland cites Pittsburg dispatches noting a critical situation in the coke region. Strikers are said to be marching on the works and no troops have been requested. Improvised reports from Hanns­paure, Pa, dated April indicate growing unrest and possible disruptions in production.

Tant Pittsburg Hannspuare Greenland Coke

Wage Dispute Halts Easton Quarry Work Sparks Union Call

In Easton area, a wage dispute leads to a threatened strike across Bangor and Pen Argyl district quarries including Bangor-Excelsior Royal Columbia Bangor and Seek-No-Further. Workers warn of action as wage cuts deepen tensions and unite several quarry crews.

Easton Bangor Pen Argyl Excelsior The Royal Columbia Ettack Albion

Pen Argyl slate quarries shut as workers press for raise

Fidelity United States and other Pen Argyl quarries see 1000 plus workers already out. They seek a general price advance from 6 cents to 1.20 dollars per square. Industry, just reviving, faces broad work cessation until a settlement is reached.

Fidelity United States Pen Argyl

Weidman Silk Dye strike escalates in Patterson New Jersey

At Weidman Silk Dye works fifty non-union employees remained at work as archist organizers led a renewed strike. Charles Starke president of the dyers union orchestrated agitation. This afternoon strikers assaulted non union workers and stormed the plant with stones. Starke Herman Fischbach and John Curtis were arrested on conspiracy assault and battery and malicious mischief and jailed.

Starke Herman Fischbach John Curtis

Chicago Emulates Troy in Riots at Ward Polls

Chicago April 3 rioting and voter intimidation erupted at noon around the Lovee district and Clark street in the First ward. Combatants included Bathhouse John Coughlin the regular Democratic candidate and Bill Skakel the independent. Gunfire rang out as Schwartz was beaten and wounded, then shot in the street. John Dey, a Coughlin loyalist, was later shot in a saloon by Lewis Luther a Skakel supporter who was arrested.

Chicago Lovee Firet Clark Street van Buren Polk Streets John’ Coughlin Bill” Skalee Gambling Clock Coughlin Skakel John Dey Schwartz Lewis Luther Luther

Phillipsburg miners vote to reject cuts. strike spreads

In Phillipsburg the miners voted not to accept the proposed reduction and most work was suspended. Reports say Cambria county coal fields are nearly all on strike, with mass meetings planned as miners await decisions from Dubois and Reynoldsville districts.

Phillipsburg Cambria County Dubois Reynoldsville

Brazilian insurgent leader barred from landing in Portugal

Lisbon on April 3 reports Admiral Da Gama cannot land outside Portuguese territory. Landing allowed only under conditions to prevent return to Brazil for renewed warfare against the Brazilian government.

Lisbon Admiral da Gama Portugrso Brazil

Government to Keep New York Ware House at Origin

The Indian supply warehouse will remain in New York rather than move to Chicago. The naval appropriation bill includes 6,500,000 for armor and armament, with figures under the estimate. Captain K. E. Shepard of the warship Minnesota faces court martial for criticizing senior officers.

New York Chicago KE. M. Shepard Minnesota

Notable Pittsburgh Area Officials and Lawyer Die in Allegheny City

Pierson Mitchell of Bristol National Bank Langhorne Pa. and James Owen O Conor father at Morris Plains New Jersey insane asylum, Ek T Brown 58 Cape May N J West Jersey conductor, Edward R Wall Pittsburgh area Pennsylvanias lines west of Pittsburg, Col Edward L Gaul New York Odd Fellows grand master, O W Robb prominent attorney Allegheny City residence died of liver abscess aged about 75.

Odd Fellows New York Hudson N. Y O. W. Robb Thigatata Allegheny City Robb

Weather forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania regions

Forecast dated April 3 notes eastern Pennsylvania warmer and fair in morning with rain in the afternoon and night, light air, brisk south winds. Western Pennsylvania expected light rain then clearing, with brisk southwest winds and potential severe local storms.

Washington Pennsylvania

FINLEY Laces Offers Unparalleled Seasonal Lace Designs

FINLEY announces an extensive lace lineup this season featuring Point Venise Point De Gene Point De Esprit Honiton and Marquise laces in White Ecru and Butter shades. Also showcasing Platt Vals Torchons Medicis and Black laces in Marquise Bordeaux Chantillys with real laces and lace handkerchiefs in Duchesse English Threads Valenciennes and Ete.

Honiton Marquise Bordeaux Chantillys Duchesse Valenciennes

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