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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1894

Page

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Wyoming Conference Elm Park Crowds Fill Elm Park Church

Elm Park Church in the Wyoming Conference drew crowds for multiple services yesterday with standing room only and packed interiors. The day featured ordination of deacons and elders, a memorial service for departed pastors and wives, and anniversaries of the Epworth League and Missionary Society led by Rev. J. O. Woodruff and Rev. Dr. Peck with remarks by Bishop Harat and Prof. Winchester.

Elm Park Epworth League and Missionary Society Wyoming Missionary Society Hurst Exworth League J. O. Woodruff Harat W. F. Winchester Middletown Wesleyan University J. 0. Peck Peck

Ordination Service and Sermon at Missionary Conference

Bishop Hurst ordained a class of ten deacons yesterday in a large conference service held at the church. Rev M D Fosler presided as hymns, prayers, and a stirring sermon followed, with a deficit notice and collection to aid decrepit ministers. The audience filled seats and stood in aisles as the bishop preached on the character of Christ and the development of theology.

M. D. Fosler J. O. Peck D. D The Missionary Society A. E Connell Wooler Hurat I Samuel H. H. Wilbur Leatershire N. Y Hurst Lick Observatory Christ Thors

Breckinridge to Confer on New Trial Motion

Representative Breckinridge plans a conference with counsel tomorrow to discuss a motion for a new trial in the breach of promise case. He says he has strong district support and expects renomination if life allows. Miss Pollard was taken to Providence Hospital after strain and rests quietly. McGarraban also listed with nervous prostration.

Wasuixatox Breckinridge Measter Batterworth McKinney

Trunks of Three Men Found in Sugar Fire Ruins

Berfato reports that portions of three men were recovered from the American Grape sugar fire ruins. Heads arms and legs were missing with no clothing near the charred mass. Remains were sent to the morgue and identification seems unlikely.

Berfato

Street Car Strike Certainty After May First Ultimatum

Milwaukee April 15 The street car strike threatens to begin May 1 after a conference with Vice President I G Payne who issued an ultimatum to cut wages to 174 cents and refuse union recognition after that date. About 700 street car workers have been notified by labor groups of anticipated support for the strike.

Millwaukeer Wie I. GC. Payne Onion

Green Ridge Masons Attend Good Shepherd Service

The Green Ridge lodge of Masons attended services at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Ridge last evening. Rev. F. Ballentine preached a sermon titled The Final Salvation reflecting the occasion.

Green Ridge Manors Green Ridge

Buried Fragments From Dense Local Clippings

A string of brief notes reports a Boston produced crime offense on bucket shop keeping, Lincoln denying presidential nomination talk to a Tacoma reporter, a Baltimore boy killed by boiling water, a West Millbury man perishing in snow while visiting his daughter’s grave, a Home and Country Magazine editor role for Corporal Tanner in New York, a Fort Dodge insult case, Sioux Falls mine damages awarded, and a Paterson silk mill bomb analyzed as dynamite.

Ethel Éiay Pont Mr. Avery Fort Doage Homestate Sioux Falls William Fullerton William Strange Paterson N.J

Avenged His Daughter in Tennessee Firearm Tragedy

In Savier ville two aristocratic families face ruin after John Mullendore's year long pursuit of Mary Montgomery ends in tragedy. The father of Mary demands marriage or death, a gun is fired, and Mullendore is killed when the father’s hand is blown off by the shot.

Cuatlaxooga Tenn Savierville John Mullendore Mary Montgomery Robert Montgomery Mullendore Mailendore

Funeral held for jurist David Dadley Field at Calvary

In New York on April 15 a large crowd filled Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church to honor jurist David Dadley Field. Officiating clergy included Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix of Trinity Church Rev. Dr. C OG Tiffany Rev. Dr. Satterlee and assistant minister Rev. Lewis Cameron along with Rev. Mr. Denmin.

New York Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church Fourth Avenue David Dadiey Field Morgan Dix Trinity Church C, OG. Tiffany Zion and St. Timothy's Church Satterlee Calvary Church

Wire Tappers Held For Examination In Default

New York on April 4 three wire tappers McNally Sweeny and Blance were arrested at 38 West Twenty-Ninth street with a full stealing rig for racing news. They are held in Jefferson Market police court in default of 32 500 bats each for examination. Joe Cotton a sporting man was released after police said he had no connection with the scheme.

New York McNally Sweeny Blance West Twenty-Ninth Street Jefferson Market Joe Cotton

Democratic county ticket chosen amid tariff debate in Braz

In Braz Indiana on April 15 the Democratic gathering selected a county ticket. A resolution denounced Senator David B Hill for opposing the tariff bill and censured Daniel Voorhees for defending senate amendments to the Wilson bill. The American Protective Association was also denounced.

Braz Ind David B Hill Daniel Voorhees Senate

Fort Pitt Relic Sold to Daughters of the Revolution

An item notes Fort Pitt has passed into the hands of the Daughters of the Revolution. The site houses a historic relic in western Pennsylvania near the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, once a fortification connected to an early settlement.

Purchase Pittsburg Fort Pitt Daughters of the Revolution Stia Pennsylvania Indiana Allegheny

Coxey Army Division Camps at Newport New Jersey

Jones led a Coxey Army detachment of about twenty men to Newport where they were treated well and allowed to camp on a farm. That evening Christopher Columbus Jones, the commander, spoke on Good Roads.

Witcington Del Jones Coxey Newport Christopher Columbus Jones

Probable UMW Pittsburgh Conference Ahead of April Strike

Preliminary actions indicate a conference between United Mine Workers and Pittsburgh coal operators may occur Tuesday or Wednesday to present Columbus convention demands. Operators prepare for a strike and have stored coal while striking miners from lower Youghiogheny join the general action slated for April 21 affecting over fifty operators and about 1000 workers.

Prttsnvtna United Mine Workers Pittsburg Sutersville Tnners Youchiogheny Columbus

Plan for a National Coal Trust Drawn by Operators

Conpuers Ohio April 14 A prominent coal operator reports a scheme by coal operators to form a giant national coal trust to profit from the strike. Output in the Hocking Valley is controlled by an operators group with similar setups in Loudiana Illinois and the Pittsburg district. A national conference of operators is expected in May to advance organization followed by a joint miners and operators convention to consider an interstate scale.

Conpuers Ohio National Coal Trust Hocking Valley Loudiana Illinois Pittsburg

Two Campers Die In Delaware Bay Shore Drowning

The bodies of W. El Colter and Joseph Heverin were found on the Delaware shore at Doven. They were camping near the bay during high tide and are believed drowned while attempting to escape the incoming tide.

Doven Del W. EL Colter Joseph Heverin Bay Thuaday Tiia

Ministers Attend Special Sermon Marking Anniversary

Reading ministers will preach a special sermon on the hundredth anniversary of Sunday blue laws. Werneraville State Insane asylum trustees choose a superintendent but will not name him yet. Voters in Montgomery county show Unanimity for General Huntings and Colonel Stewart for state offices. Superintendent Townsend announces Edmond N. McCollin as building conductor at five dollars and fifty cents per day. Ephram B. Harlacher, Luzerne County publisher of the Republikaner, dies at 74. he helped found the German weekly.

Werneraville State Insane Asylum Montgomery County Huntings Thomas WJ. Stewart Townsend Philadelphia Ming Edmond N. McCollin Williamaport Ephram B. Harlacher Luzerne County Harlacher

Disintegrating Kossuth Party Filtered by Treaty Proposal

Dr Arendt a German foeneler proposes a four power treaty among England Germany France and the United States to fix silver prices yearly. Austrian Socialists fear a crackdown as Rohanfeld near the emperor warns the army may be used to quell property burning unrest.

Kossuth Dr. Arendt England Germany France United States Austrian’ Socialista Daron Rehoenfeld

Unknown leads Coxey camp loses veiled glory in Cumberland

The Unknown of the Coxey army is stripped of status as Carl Browne seizes control of the body. J Coxey returns to front, orders disbandment of the Unknown and Jesse Coxey. A revulsion in public sentiment follows, with nonessential supplies gathered for a day as the march plans to proceed toward Williamsport via canal.

Cusnentawn Coxey Congo A. Coxey Carl Browne J. Coxey Browne Jease Coxey Old Fellows Hall Treakfoat Brown Smith Voxey Coxe Omurmaar Jesse Coxey Victory Williamseport Cumberland Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Hess BP. Pietaro St South Peoria Street Chicago Washington

Tracks Croaged at Mapleton Junction Cause Train Runback

A gang of workmen unlawfully laid rails across the Pennsylvania railroad at Mapleton Junction, delaying service. An engine and two cars ran to Carvole, then passengers were transferred at Mapleton while an overhead crossing is built.

Par Irssuna Pennsylvania Railroad Mapleton Junction Osevols Milla Mapleton New Road Carvole Wildcat

Most Serious Railroad Wreck on Lehigh Valley Line at Silver Brook

A Pennsylvania freight train collided with a Lehigh Valley Express near Silver Brook causing one death and numerous injuries. Patrick Darey of Milton died. injuries affected crew engineer Kuromal conductor Arthur and others. Passengers including Philip Dorm and Mrs Winterstein were harmed. The crash damaged both engines and cars, with nearly 100 people aboard.

Pennsylvania Railroad Lehigh Valley Express Silver Brook Withis Bank Newt Ay Ilegtaton Vonn Toils Lehign Valley Railroad Tne Jira Maur Tegime Patrick Darey Milton Kuromal Arthur Urakeman Prosins Art Vrown Sunbury Joseph Reizel Manush Chunk Reading Stateman Biddle Philip Dormstutter Shenandosh Jariwr Delano Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Freight Craw Pottsvile Daley

Muzzle Ready for Coxey Parade at Capitol Grounds

Washington April 15 Coxeys gang nears the capital prompting precautionary measures by police and congressional committees. Law restricts fireworks parades displays flags and any party organization on the capitol grounds. Coxey may face enforcement if he plans a demonstration on the steps of the capitol.

Wasnisarox Coxey Maryland Granada Committee On Congress Hones Konto Senate Committee On United States

Weather Notes Forecasters See Warmer Turn Across Regions

A scrambled weather brief notes warmer trends for eastern Pennsylvania and western regions. Forecasters expect mild highs, light southerly winds, and fair skies with improved conditions across the east and central areas.

Mennsylvania

Hermsdorf Festival Opens With Special Hosiery Offers

Hermsdorf dyes and fast black dye for gloves are featured as NoWabars promotes a spring opening. The store showcases Hermsdorf hosiery including Pinin Dropatiteh and Boot Pateters with a complimentary Hermsdorf souvenir for buyers during the April 16 event.

NoWabars Hiermedorf Hermedorf Dore

Specials on Hosiery and Gents' Stock at Fast Black Hostery

Advertises ladies hosiery with price points 25 35 and one more unseen, children sizes 6 to 1 all sizes, and men's half hose priced 25 to 45. Claims these are the best bet values ever offered by Fast Black Hostery.

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