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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1895

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Treasury reports year to date deficit and tax uncertainty

Treasury data show expenditures for 280 days exceed receipts by 42.3 million dollars with revenues averaging 806 thousand daily and outlays at 1.01 million. The balance hinges on income tax results and a Supreme Court decision expected soon. treasury comfort rests on available capital and bond support despite potential gaps.

Washington Treasury Department Congress United States Treasury Civise Bureau of Statistics Supreme Court

Clouds of War in Europe Threats by William to Arm

Berlin reports a maturing Norway Sweden conflict sparking rumors that Emperor William would take up arms to block Russia from interfering. Stock holm dispatches say the situation is serious though not confirmed. Gossip links deteriorating Russia Berlin relations and hints czarina visit may be delayed despite September expectations.

Berlin Norway Sweden William Oscar Ascredita

Boycotted Drummers Protest Fort Gaines Verdict

Savannah Ga April 7 as the recent acquittal of Sheriff McAllister of Fort Gaines on murder charges involving Drummer Hyatt is protested by traveling salesmen. Drummers boycott Fort Gaines with refusals to stop there and enforce brief visits while condemning the jury's verdict.

Savannah McAllister Fort Gaines Hyatt Georgia

Woman in House with Corpse Three Months

In Wisconsin April 7 Mrs Mary from La Crescent Minnesota lived for three months in a house with her husband’s corpse. The body was found hanging in the upper story after she learned of the death yesterday. She testified before the jury about the events.

Wis Mary Gat la

Grover angrily denounces ministerial calumny against Cleveland

The president denounces a Salem conference report and a later interview accusing him of temperance failings as outrageous. He says scandal-mongering ministers and eager newspapers fuel falsehoods and urges the public to judge public servants with fair play and justice. He notes past instances of similar tactics and condemns the conspirators.

Washington Salem Mass Lansing Cleveland

Governor Clarke and W R Jones In Lobby Clash At Glenston's

In Little Rock on April 7 Governor James P Clarke and Representative W R Jones of Marion county fought in the Glenston's hotel lobby after Jones accused Clarke of backing bribery charges. Clarke spat at Jones. a confrontation escalated until bystanders intervened and Clarke was arrested but released on own recognizance. Clarke plans to plead guilty tomorrow in a justice court to assault.

Little Rock Ark James P. Clarke W. R. Jone Marion County Glenston House of Representaves Railroad Commission Bil Jones Clarke Gleason Nasault

Street band arrest nets forged check suspect in Doylestown

Doylestown July 7 arrested Titus Kulp after street band attracted attention on steps of his boarding house. Deputy Sheriff Kelly had a bench warrant. Kulp, who forged checks totaling 59 dollars, was brought to county jail without resistance. In Bayonne New Jersey, Diedrich Gurbs owner of a quarrel saloon was fatally stabbed by Patrick Sheehan over alleged personal wrongs.

Doylestown Titus Kulp Kulp North Seventh Street Philadelphia Musteline Kelly Sheehan Pergén Point N.J Diedrich H. Gurbs East Twenty-second Street Constable Hook Bayonne Wus Patrick Sheehan

Jury Awards 30000 to Charles Hejsthorne in Railway Collision

In Cleveland on April 7 the United States circuit court awarded Charles Hejsthorne thirty thousand dollars in a personal injury suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railway for the loss of both legs and the crushing of an arm suffered in a collision in Indiana.

Cleveland United States Circuit Court Charles Hejsthorne Baltimore and Oho Railway Hin Indiana

Tornado Hits Winneborough Texas Destroys Church

A Friday night tornado damaged the town of Winnaeborough near Sulphur Apelage Texas demolishing a church and unroofing several buildings. One child was killed and several people were injured.

Texas

Murderer Charles Garrett Found Hidden Taxor

Jail authorities in Lebanon discovered a taxor concealed in the neck tile of murderer Charles Garrett. The report notes the discovery during administrative processing at the Lebanon facility.

Charles Garrett Lebanon W. 7 Rainey Coke Works Uniontown Milas Edith Gongabaugh Huntingdon Mark Antony de Wolfe Howe Pennsylvania Episcopal Church Reading James Wiley 8 Hospital Bethlehem

Brit Glenn Runs Amuck in Jacksonville Killing Two

In Jacksonville on April 7 Brit Glenn known as Charlie the desperado opened fire in the Robbin Pool saloon on West Bay Street. Napoleon Stucks and Edward Minor were killed while Kim Clemons James Miner and Blick were wounded. Glenn hid in a barn after a pursuit ending with Minor’s ankle wound and Glenn surrendering. He was moved to St Augustine for safety amid rumors of a mob.

Jacksonville Fla Brit Glenn Kich Charlie Napoleon Stucks Edward Minor Collectian Kim Clemons James Miner Police Blick Clemons Stucks Glenn Miner Weat Bay Street Negroce Gleen Nero Fred Minor Bowden Jim Jim Minor Palleeman Molland Leutenant Polland Stucke St. Augustine Jiall Brit Glenn

Wilkes-Harre Bank Fraud Involving Ralph F. St John

Thomas Shaw alias Ralph F. St. John posed as a New York depositor at the Wyoming National Bank. He obtained a 2400 draft from Central National Bank of New York and later $25 in cash after a plausible story. The draft proved bogus when verified with New York, and Shaw St. John was arrested at the Harvey hotel after a detective confrontation.

Wilkes-Harre Thomas Shaw Ralph F. St. John Wyoming National Bank Central National Bank New York Easmiers Ralph BP St. John Harvey Hotel

Lawyer’s Jail Sentence Revealed in 1802 Case

A prisoner, aged 24, stated he had been admitted to the New York bar as a lawyer in 1802. In default of bail, he was sent to jail following his punishment.

Tyre New York

Shoe Dealer Robbed by Burglars in Wilkinsburg

W Ilkinburg boot and shoe dealer W. Calin was robbed of about $400 after two men, wielding revolvers, forced him to open his city safe. They fled with the money as police search for the culprits.

Pittsburg W. Calin Wilkinaburs Ain Cali Caoli

Murder of a Miser Henry Bonneka in Altoona

Henry Bonneka a 65 year old recluse and long time railroad employee was found murdered in his room at 1702 Sixteenth street Altoona. Police found a bloodied hatchet and club, pockets torn and room ransacked, with a coroner's jury rating the crime as murder by unknown parties amid rumors of hidden wealth.

Altoona Henry Bonneka Sixteenth Street Bonneka Pennsylvanian Railroad Tle Tilmow Girman J. P. Smaths Merc. Windish

Wichita man shoots wife at church and kills himself

Walter Scott, 21, shot his 19 year old wife in the entrance of a Wichita Christian church at noon and then killed himself. The tragedy occurred as worshippers left, witnessed by many. The couple had married two years earlier and recent efforts at reform followed by her departure.

Wichita Kan Walter Scott Christian Church Qed Scott

Electrical Works Fire Destroys Newark Establishment

Clark and Wheeler electrical works near Amper Station on the D L & W line five miles west of Newark Minnesota were destroyed by fire in the morning. Over fifty thousand dollars in motors and dynamos stored in the Wilding and about thirty thousand dollars in other machinery were lost. The brick building measuring 40 by 60 feet was buried to the roof and the total loss is about one hundred ten thousand dollars with twenty nine thousand dollars insured. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Clark and Wheeleer Newark Clark & Wheeler Electrical Works Ampere Station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Wilding

Free Coinage Convention Planned in St Paul

It is stated tonight that there will be a free coinage convention in St Paul on April 7. The convention will be planned on trend lines and will include every Democrat and Republican who wishes to participate, provided they are an avowed advocate of free coinage or known to be favorably disposed toward the white metal.

St. Paul Minn BL. Paul

McKinley Heads East for Tour and Hartford Speech

Governor McKinley leaves for the east at midnight to address a Republican club in Hartford Connecticut on Tuesday night as part of his eastern tour.

McKinley Columbus East Hartford Conn

Spring Wheat All Right in Nebraska Rain

Omaha Nebraska April 7 reports another good rain easing drought across the state. Farmers say moisture improves prospects for a strong spring wheat crop and yields look favorable in many counties.

Omaha Neb Partas

Change for the better in Mansur case reported

Hon. C J Mansur deputy comptroller of the treasury met his physicians and there was chance for his recovery. Secretary Gresham and Senator Cray accepted an invitation from the Virginia Mitot association and took no sail to the capes on the pilot boat William A Graves. The day was warm and delightful and the trip very much enjoyed.

C. J. Mansur Treasury Gresham Senator Cray Virginia Mitot Association Capes William A. Graves

Murderer to be electrocuted on 220 Inet

Disjointed notes report Dr Huchahan the New York murderer is to be electrocuted on the 220 Inet. Law yer Howe refuses appeal. Quarantine declared at Moana ville Tnd against Bhiwneetown due to smallpox. Jury in Taylor lynching case at Carroll ton Mo reports deadlock as crowd jeers. Miners in Flat Top WV may strike over wage cuts. Daniel Shawn death sentence for killing his brother-in-law in Hamp shire Wy Va commuted to life imprisonment. Secretary ersonia of the United Mine Saves likely to restan ipoores the

Huchahan New York Howe Moanaville Tnd Bhiwneetown Taylor Carrollton Weat Virginia le UK Daniel Shawn Hampshire County Wy Va Ersonia United Mine Ipoores

Pittston Tragedy Shocks Hughestown Murder Scene Disclosed

The Pittston area is stunned as the body of Elizabeth Wildish is found beaten and bloodied in a Hughestown residence after the Windish family disappearance. Coroner James Gibbons empanels a jury to view the scene while neighbors recall a premeditated struggle and motive linked to mortgage plans and German heritage.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Hughestown Win George Windleh Center Street Eliabeth Wildish George Wildish James Gibbons Windlak Cheorge Prank Sophia Windlish George

Clarence Warbeck case unfolds with stolen goods found

Montrose April 7 Detective Stephenson and U S Express agent Morgan search for items tied to Clarence Warbeck a Jersey City porter and wagon hand. A tin pall half filled with jewelry a silver water pitcher and other pieces are recovered from James Fox father in law of Warbeck who denies knowledge of the thefts.

Scranton Tribune Montrose Robert Stephenson William Morgan United States Express Company Binghamton Express Company Clarence Warbeck Jersey Fox Tribune James Fox Jersey City United States Fixpress Company Max Warbeck Stephenson Morgan Mr. Fox Bineee

Trick Woman's Wealth Astonished Appraisers

Terre Haute Indiana April 7 appraisers began valuing the estate of Mrs Hannah Rolf Saturday where the wealth reportedly astonished the officials and spurred interest in the settlement proceedings.

Terre Haute Ind Hannah Rolf

Resignations and a Patchwork of Global Notes

The report notes Wicklow MP John Sweetman andi Parnchiite stepping down. At West London police court a man fined for a street dispute. A proposal to ship frozen salmon from British Columbia to Sydney for transshipment to Britain. French divorce cases rise with women as a factor. Emperor William sends a watercolor to a Berlin charity exhibit. John Schultz of Lautenburs invents a washable paper. authorities ban production. Ceylon tea output is high. Industry booms with plaster trades and inland prosperity. Toulouse police raid leads to multiple arrests including a retired major who bears the Legion of Honor.

John Sweetman Andi Parnchiite Wicklow Hin London England British Columbia Sydney Australia France Ageault William Berlin Academy of Art John Schultz Lautenburs Prusvala Ceylon Industr Toulouse Legion of Honor

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Europe Russia LA Crosse Grover Ariack Severn Hay Buncoed Bankers Wilkes Narreans Cain Henry Honneka Plander Washington Gossip Uusband Windish Pennsylvania Coal Company Old Country Haaleton Fir Windieh Windleh Germany Es Gibbons John Pendergast John Clark George Sechmalis Charles Wetiie George Watkins Bealdes Rolf Mir Rolf Clarence Conklin Station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Wie Baltimore A. Welsh Hiouston Tex Eastern Finley Ecru Cleopatra Orsenaive Alexandre Abbott Gentimeri Children’s Lackawanna Ave H. A. Kingsbury Spruce ST Scranton Evie Weichel
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