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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1894

Page

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Tramps Driven From Oakland After Standoff With City Force

About 600 unemployed men marching to join Coxey's army were turned away from Oakland after a clash with Mayor Elliott, police, and militia. A night of alerts followed as box cars were deemed the transport, and a deputized crowd escorted the marchers to a station for rail to Sacramento.

Oakuany Cal Coxey Oakland National Guard Aherill Rif Elliott San Francisco Parder San Francisgo Southern Pacific Tabernacle

Frye's Tramps Face Eviction Over Work Offer in East St Louis

April 6 report shows Frye's band of wanderers ordered to leave East St Louis after an eight o'clock march from muddy camps near Collinsville turnpike. Police reinforced as city limits tightened, tramps left with little food while Frye contemplates surrender as vagrants or city care.

Oakland Frye St. Louis St Lonia St. Louis Enat St. Lonia Collinsville Turnpike East St. Louis Einat

Tillman Expresses Anger After Guard Deployment

Governor Tillman addressed state capitol guards at Darlington following a tense arrival of troops. He thanked the guards for prompt service, urged quiet and unity, and announced their release from duty as trains prepared. A lone protester waved a hat but sparked no broader reaction.

Conowea Darlington Tillman South Carolina Commonwealth of South Carolina

Eight-Year-Old Boy Burns in Livery Stable Fire

An eight-year-old boy, son of Patrick Duffy of Grant Street and Webster Avenue, decorated himself with colored tissue streamers at Barna & Reilly’s livery stable. An unknown person ignited the streamers, bursting into flames that quickly enveloped him. Fire was smothered but the boy remains gravely injured and may not survive.

Hurna Patrick Duffy Grant Street Webster Avenue Barna & Reilly Terriby

Fraudulent collectors swindle Pittsture residents in wary scare

A report from Brooklyn Susquehanna county describes a widespread readout of fraud by bogus collection agents. In Tioga county a fire at John Newman’s Oscroth home killed his elderly mother. Flenny Killinger of Annville Lebanon county is near death from toothache. Twelve Hoffman children total about a thousand years in age sum. John Rohingle of Allegheny City started a fatal blaze by pouring oil on his bed and lighting it.

Brooklyn Susquehana County John Newman Oscroth Tioga County Flenny Killinger Annville Lebanon County Georrgs Hoffman John Rohingle Allegheny City

Chile forms new cabinet to avert crisis

English conservatives menace to oppose Heringgen bill aiming to gain political advantage. In Grons Beischkollen near Inaterburg Germany a riot by army recruits left five dead and many injured. Prince John George, nephew of Saxony’s king, wed Duchess Maria daughter of Duke Albert at Stuttgart. The International Medical Congress closed in Rome with the next session planned for Moscow or St Petersburg.

Chile Grons Beischkollen Inaterburg Germany John George Saxony Yeateruny Stuttgart Maria Albert of

Pair Of Young Ruffians Held By Police In Lancaster

In Lancaster Pennsylvania on April 6 two precocious youths faced arrest after an alleged brutal incident. William Diffenderfer seventeen? was charged with assaulting his mother after threatening her with a revolver and possessing a pistol dirk knife and blackjack. His 16 year old brother Albert attempted to flee by train but was stopped at the station with a full kit of burglar tools and a dirk knife.

Lancasterr Leno Diffenderfer William Agell Difenderfer Mra Dirk Kelfy Sim Alpert Nerest Albert Dirk Kaif

Train Robbery Trio Hanged at Newport Arkansas

Jatmon Wyrick J T Hill alias Albert Maker and Thomas Brady were executed by hanging in Newport Arkansas after being convicted of a train robbery and murder on November 8 1893. George Padgett acted as a state witness and was blamed for planning the crime.

Newport Ark Jatmon Wyrick J. T. Hill Albert Man¢ker Thomas Brady Geoge Padgett Frinco Road Matcker Werick Brady Olipant Coudnetor W. B. McNally

Armor Plate Scandal Raises Braddock Informer Visit

Braddock dispatch reports new developments in the armor plate scandal as informers in Braddock travel to Washington. One informer departed last night and plans to meet Secretary Herbert to present the informers’ side and seek prospects for a full congressional investigation.

Pirtsavna Braddock Shere Washington Herbert

Thomas F Picton Funeral Plan After Gaylord Mine Tragedy

The body of Thomas Picton, leader of the Gaylord mine victims, was recovered and brought to the surface. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday afternoon as authorities complete the identification and arrangements for the mourners.

Gaylord Willi Wilkes-Banne Thomas Picton Picton Hin Waa

Causes of Coke Strike Sparks Regional Turmoil

The coke strike collapse dominates regional discussion with theories blaming British and German elements for deceiving Slavist workers. Slovish editor Jalina Delatrov warns against leaders who led workers into a trap while threats loom over McCaleb amid violent intensification and public fear.

Huns Stava Ainge Jalina Delatrov All Building and Loan Association Christion Asid Coke Viek Hoangkry McCalab McCalep Hnoa Sinva Wie Wien McCaleb Haw Caavfariot

Murder and suicide at Burns hotel in Golvlock

In TaMAQuaA Pennsylvania on April 6 hotel keeper Michiel Barna was killed by Henry Selndich a supposed anarchist and dealer from Pottaville who then shot himself. Barna died while Selndich claimed he wished to join the other world after years of hardship and claimed no prior quarrel with the hotelkeeper.

Tamaquaa Michiel Barna Aasaeimh Henry Selneditch Senieliteb Pottaville Burns Golvlock Schieldch Sehirditeh Mr. Burns Tie Saya

Chinese treaty gains scant notice in executive session

A new Chinese treaty drew little discussion in yesterday’s executive session. Officials plan a sub Postal Service office at Ellis Island for immigrants and others. The Dockery reform methods for the Treasury department, when implemented, are projected to save 000,000 annually in running costs.

Ellis Island Tt Ie le Treatury

Notable Figures Dead or Missing in Bohemia and Pennsylvania

A garbled notice lists several individuals with uncertain ages and titles. Names include Herr Schmeykral in Prague, M C Sullivan in Tacoma, Philip Super in Peonsburg Pennsylvania, and Ex Judge James Gardner in Altoona Pennsylvania. The text lacks cohesive dates or clear events.

Herr Schmeykral Bohemia Prague M. C. Sullivan Philip Super Penneburg Peonsburg Monsonory County James Gardner Altoona Iron Company Gardner, Morrow & Co Altoona

National Guard Report Shows Growth and Reorganization

Adjutant General Gisininos reports the National Guard division now lists 2012 officers and enlisted, up 201 from last year. Units include 15 infantry regiments, 3 artillery, 3 cavalry, and a state naval battalion. 1 company was disbanded and 4 organized. Funding and equipment improvements are noted, with total encampment costs of 175403.49 and annual US government support of 27649.78 for guns and gear. A commission will consult with the military board on sab ak and armorica progress continues alongside new engineer and signal units.

Maatere Ont Greenland Ciup Atate Homestead United States Thid Sabak Signal Engineer Corps Armorica

Big Fire at Hastings Destroys Property in Town

A major blaze in Hastings, Jousstown, Pa, April 6, caused about 329,000 in losses. A large store, dwelling, and furniture were destroyed. items valued at 20,000 and insured for 8,000. Nearby John Ryan's boom also burned, causing about 2,000 in damage. In Hastings history a prior fire burned a safe with 7,000 in money melted coins, leaving origin of the current blaze unclear.

Jousstown Hastings John Ryan Woandby Pas Fortuns Ocrasion

Gas tragedy shocks Portsville hotel scene

A man identified as Frail Moll of Shamokin was found dead in his bed at the White House hotel in Portsville on April 6. Officials say he suffocated, apparently after blowing out a lamp and altering a gas flame, leading to an apparent self-inflicted hazard.

Portsville Moll White House Nimi Hlominating Stan Lie McGhil

Curtain Drops on Pollard Breckinridge Trial Stage

April 6 report from Wasnixatox describes the final testimony phase of the Pollard Breckinridge case. Miss Pollard and Colonel Breckinridge confront conflicting evidence, with Aunt Mary recognizing a resemblance to a baby and testimonies about a son born in Washington and placed at a foundling asylum.

Miss Pollard Colonel Breckinridge Hoth Mary Norwold Foundling Alylum Washington Mixa Pollard Mr. Hall Elf Mra Hall

Saberdage Foe Bastury Pediaveunia In April Event

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a story about an April event involving a saberdage or battle context with names and places blurred. The readable fragments mention a nine ally or group and maritime or light tent references, but key facts are unclear.

Wadiixarox Pediaveunia Digit Mariner

Finley’s Laces Offers Unparalleled Season Selection

Advertises an immense lace trimming demand with a wide array of styles. Highlights Point Venise Point De Gano Point De Esprit Honiton and Marquise in White Ecru and Black Galcons. Includes real laces and lace handkerchiefs in Duchesse English Threads Valenciennes and more.

Point de Esprit Honiton Marquise Ecru Shadea Bordeaux Chantillys Duchesse Valenciennes Rte

Rubber Belting and Hosk Perforated Electric Belting

The item describes rubber belting and perforated electric belting from A. Schieren & Co with options for oil-tained leather belting. The ad emphasizes durable belts for industrial use and gear compatibility.

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