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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1897

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Greeks Tighten Hold in Macedonia as Turkish Falls Reported

Constantinople dispatch says Turkish regulars suffered 200 casualties while Greek irregulars press forward in Macedonia. Greek forces reportedly plan to cut Turkish lines, raise Macedonians, and advance near Kipuri, Zlovost, and Piravita, with Italian troops securing Ziovos as a stronghold to deter Turkish assault.

London Apoll Constantinople Kdhem Pasha Thessaly Creece Hla Lariven Macedonia Kipuri Balting Davels Ivalians Cipriani Piravitaa Zlovost

Mrs Smith of Kentucky Ends Matchmaking Pursuit

Burlington Indiana April 11. A Kentucky widow Mrs Ip Mitkha Smith placed a marriage ad in a local paper seeking a husband for Crawfordsville Indiana man P D H Griffith. The pair exchanged letters and photos and planned to meet in person. Griffith arrived but police said he was not suitable and the woman returned to Kentucky.

Burlington Chiefsgo Paper Ip- Mitkha Smith Teach Crewe H. Grifith Crawfordsville Griftivh Sirs. Smith Tim Kentucky

Canada Faces Log Export Debate and Lumber Trade Ties

In Toronto on April 1 the discussion centers on securing reciprocal trade for Canada in the lumber industry or imposing export duties on logs to shift production south of the border. The debate reflects regional pressures as Western markets press for favored access to U S manufactured lumber.

Toronto Canada United States

Barred Brokers Named in Fraud Order Action

Washington April 1 Agents of the late K and Dean brokerage firm face anew penalties. M I Maeves of Indianapolis linked to a war barreI fraud scheme. the postmaster general Gary orders action against Chicago based Intanid Investment and Loan Company and the One Hundred Dollar Investment Company of Readford Ma in this enforcement move.

Washington K. &. Dean M. 1. Maeves Indianapolis Tai Tody Paulmaster General Gary Catera Intanid Investment and Lown Oohpany Chicago

The Queen's Cart Horse Contract in London

In London on April 1 a contract secures the use of 87,000 horses to draw the queen's cart near St. Maui's cathedral on June 24. The contract price is $7,090.

London Strand Tia Maui

Newark Boy Dies From Pitchfork Wound

Dr Henry Cay der Korst an 8 year old veterinary surgeon was arrested on a manslaughter charge after Charlea Furman a 9 year old girl died tonight from stab wounds inflicted by Dr Lucet with a pitchfork.

Newark Henry Cayder Korst Charlea Furman Nee Rucet

Japanese Cruiser Nafniwa to Hawaiian waters in April plans

A Japanese cruiser Nafniwa will wait at Yokohama port for Hawaii next Saturday to guard against contingencies arising from the current treaty dispute over immigration from Japan.

Hawaii Yokohama Nafniwa Hawait Japun

Indemnity Proposal Over Lynching Row in Washington

The president plans to urge Congress to provide indemnity for the mob lynching in Kat Haboville, La, where three Italian residents were killed. Details cite an April 14 note in Washington seeking funding for the act.

Washington Congress Haboville

Columbia in Reserve

The Secretary of the Navy has decided to keep the cruiser Columbia in commission but laid up at League Island after the New York naval review. A small crew and officers will remain aboard to monitor and keep the ship ready to sail in a few days if needed.

Secretary of the Navy Washington Columbia League Island Navy Yard New York Smail Wcrew

Deathbed Marriage Ties Hobbs and Mrs Pacey in Cleveland

In Cleveland on April 6 a deathbed marriage was solemnized between John T. Hobbs, a known businessman, and Mrs. Anna O. Pacey. They had drifted apart years earlier, Pacey becoming a widow, and Hobbs renewed his attentions as her health declined. She expressed a wish for marriage and, on her death bed, wed Hobbs this afternoon.

Cleveland South End John T. Hobbs Anna O. Pacey Pacey Hobbs

Kinney Travels to Bolster Hawaii Treaty Fight

William A. Kinney of Honolulu arrived on the Australia to aid Judge Hartwell and L. A. Thurston in preserving the U S reciprocity treaty with Hawaii. If abrogated, Kinney warns the islands face commercial ruin, and annexation may be pursued. He will spend a few days in Salt Lake winding up his mother's estate.

San Francisco William A. Kinney Honolulu Australia Washington Hartwell L. A. Thurston United States Hawadu Kinney Balt Lake

Gas Flow Sparks Fatal Fire At Rosehill Well

At seventy feet depth Frank Heal, a Rosehill market gardener, struck a rich gas flow while boring for water. A flame-lit gas stream rushed upward, engulfing the derrick and blowing toward a nearby barn. The fire spread before the department could halt the blaze, leaving the structure severely damaged.

Chicago Frank Heal Rosehill

Georgia women seek pardon for murderess Nobles

Macon Ga April 15 The committee aiding noble in pardon effort reports funds from many southern women. Men write urging the governor to permit execution on April 3. Mrs Nobles killed her husband a year ago.

Macon Committee of Georgia Aira

Gun accident claims life at Produce Exchange building

New York April W Wells Finch a foie broker and Produce Exchange member accidentally shot Wel kited Kimnaelf this afternoon while supposedly cleaning a revolver. He was found dead late in the afternoon by a porter in the Produce Exchange building.

New York

Man Taken for Murder in Hathaville Prison

Martin Mowry Wie, arrested yesterday morning, is held in Creweton prison awaiting trial for the murder of the Reynaldn family. Doctors have failed to remove the bullet from his head.

Hulet Wis Head Martin Mowty Hathaville Creweton Reynaldn Mowry

Liquor tax bill advances with no amendments

The April 6 report from Alleoy, S. C. notes the liquor tax law bill passed without amendments by a vote. Governor Wit plans to sign it immediately to permit saloonkeepers to serve free lunch, keep taxes equal to saloons, and reduce Maines law hotels by provisions aimed at cutting their numbers.

Alleoy S. C Slee

Peruvian Delegate Named for Washington Postal Congress

Lima April reports that Peru appoints Alberto Filoon to represent Mera at the upcoming Washington postal congress. The minister and consul depart today aboard a steamer bound for the United States via Panama.

Era Postal Congress Lima Peru Alberto Fil Oon Mera Washington United Fittes McKenzie Justremakt United States Panaata

Yellow fever spotted at Panna Washington port

A cablegram to the state department reports from Consul Visquain at Panama that yellow fever appeared at Panna Washington on April 1 1898. The single word Yellow conveyed the notice to authorities.

Panna Washington State Department United States Visquain Panama

Free Silver Newspaper Launch in Louisville

Free Silverites announce a daily paper to debut in Louisville on Sunday titled the Louisville Dis pane. A. B. Enloe of Tennessee will be the editor in charge.

Free Silver Louieville Free Silverites Louisville A. B. Enloe Tennessee Tor

National Guard of Onlo to Represented by 1100 Men

Wilt Marshal New York reports the National Guard of Onlo will march in the Grant parade with over eleven hundred participants. The event highlights a large state guard presence and civic celebration.

Wilt Marshal New York National Guard of Onlo

Senate Committee Hears Tariff Proposals On Fruits And Materials

Washington April 15 The Republican Senate Finance sub committee held an all day tariff hearing with senators Quay Sewell Mikins Wellington Perkins Shoup Pritchard Faker Harris Pratt among those who spoke or observed. Perkins urged higher rates on raisins currants and lemons while Quay pressed duties to protect carpet and matting industries. Debate touched beet sugar tin cans bleaching powder and coal duties with broader western states factions aligning on wool cattle road ore and other Rocky Mountain products.

Washington Senate Committee On Finance Capitol Mesers Quay Sewell Mikins Wellington Perkins Shoup Pritchard Faker Harris Kansas Pratt New York Ben Listener Senator Quay de Tates China Jayan California New Jersey Haker Harris Apted Benutam Elking Wellingrton Inter Mountain States Rocky Mountain

Senate Debate On Indian Schools And Utah Reservation

The Senate spent the day on the Indian appropriation bill. Mr Vest of Missouri defended sectarian Tidian schools and praised Jesuit work among Indians. A committee amendment opening a Tidian reservation in Utah to public entry was agreed to, with rich asphalt deposits noted. The session adjourned to Monday.

Washington Senate Vest Missouri Utah Anid

Bryan. Levy refuses sale of Monticello to government

Washington April 16 W J Bryan received a letter from Jefferson Levy owner of Monticello stating he declines to part with the home. Levy says the property will be open to visitors at all times Bryan asked if Levy would convey the house to the national government the state of Virginia or the Mount Vernon association which controls Mount Vernon

Washington W. J. Bryan Jefferson Levy Monticello Jefferson Declin Bryan Vickers Mtr. Bryan Mr. Levy Nativsal State of

Heir in Glasgow Will Inherit Property in Barrie Area

Alex Hartney of Innisheld near Barrie Ontario learns he inherits a share of 1.50 from his uncle’s estate in Glasgow Bootland. Two heiresses Mrs Lamb of Midian Ontario and Mrs James Martney of Aurora Ontario will travel to Glasgow to secure the property.

Barrie Alex, Hartney Innisheld Glasgow Bootland Henlde Hartney Mrs. Lamb Midian James Martney Aurora

South American Railway Moves Toward Transcontinental Link

Washington April 15 South America may gain a transcontinental railway. Chilean congress may authorize terms with Grace & Co to fund the Chile section of the Trans Andean railway. Tunneling through the Andes summit will be required. A completed line would shorten travel between Buenos Aires and Valparaiso from twelve days to under three.

Chilian Congress Washington South America American House of Grace & Co Buenos Ayres Atlanta Valparaiso Pacific Leee

Mrs Tilton Dead After Silent Brooklyn Death

Mrs Elizabeth Tilton widow of Henry Ward Beecher trial accuser Theodore Tilton's wife died at her Brooklyn home after a late life of retirement and limited visitors. She had surgery, regained sight, then suffered a paralytic stroke before the end. Funeral services were held tonight with Malachi Taylor officiating. burial anticipated tomorrow.

Henry Ward Beecher Brooklyn New York Eilzabeth Rd. Tilton Henry Ward Beechers Beecher Fur Bey Theodore Tilton Paris Malachi Taylor Plymouth Brethren Neotera Tilton

Courtship of General Grant to be Revealed in Memoir

Washington reports that a new book by Mrs Grant will recount her courtship with General Ulysses Grant and their White House life. It promises new insights into the Civil War era and the general’s inner nature, based on her accounts and conversations with him.

Wooehington Grant Unitedtates White House

Blondin Dies Poor Man After Remarkable Career

London April 15 The probate of the will of the late Jean Franusse Blondin known to the world as Blondin reveals he died a poor man. His personal estate was about $12, while real estate was confined to the home where he spent his final years.

London Jean E Franesse Gravelet Blondin

Walton Swindler Impersonator Reaches London Scene

Scotland Yard officials concede difficulty in catching the alleged American swindler "Captain Walton" who posed as a U.S. envoy and bought goods with bounced checks in London as authorities pursue the impostor.

Breen London

Robbery at Waterloo Bucksmith Shop Doors Opened

In Waterloo today six thieves forced entry through a wide door of a bucksmith shop in South Wapor and pried open a safe. They escaped with a purse, stamps and money from the drawer.

Waterloo

Washington Res Ord for Administration Salaries

The administration made another order to pay, with appointments of fourth-class postmasters. The apportionment shows resignations and deaths, forty-one removals by expiration of four years service and other removals for other causes.

Washington

Mine accident near Ketelai claims life of White

Hatley Ida April h A stowable at the Baltimore mine near Ketelai caused the death of a man named White Pred Tulford and Wie year old stopmen. They were caught in the side wire on the wig to their eartn and covered up to a depth of fifty or sixty feet. The body of White has not been uncovered.

Hatley Ida Baltimore Ketelai White Tulford

Worms Kill Razorbacks in Dubuque Pest Year Report

Report from Dubuque notes several racorbuck bogs imported into Terris during the pest year died from a kidney worm instead of cholera. A post mortem exam reveals the fatal worm infection, challenging earlier disease assumptions.

Dubuque Terris Howe Dade

Famine relief workers count questioned in viceroy report

Bombay April 1 report on famine relief cites 250 native employees on relief works, contrasting with 2,111,203 employed a month earlier. Bard of Elgin note referenced as issue disputed by officials.

Bombay Elgin

Going to Fight Grasshoppers in Lincoln Visit

The Entomological program at the state university accepts an assignment offered by the capital of the Ar woution republic to visit the country and work to stop the grasshopper port.

Lincoln Neb State University

Trade tariff bill sparks US Senate reform hopes

In Rome on April month, Count Guicciardini, minister of commerce, expressed hope that the United States Senate would radically modify the tariff bill passed by the House. He urged reconsideration to align with European trade concerns and reduce protective duties.

Rome Aprii Chamber of Depubee Guicciardini Com. Merce United States Senate House of

Flood Strains Press Mississippi River Delta Towns

Reports from New Orleans and Kansas City indicate the Mississippi River rises further with Missouri and Red rivers swelling fast. Levees strengthened as floodwaters threaten Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi. rescuers operate boats and ferries while cattle and people evacuate coastal plantations and islands.

St. Louis New Orleans Mississippi Missouri Red Rivers Arkansas Micalealpps Louisiannia

Cuban women abused in Favena province prison scene

Sixteen Cuban women from San Francisco de Frula were marched to a detention house for disreputable women. Guards taunted them on the way to prison, one protester was struck, and they faced trials accusing them of conspiring against authorities. In Piplano Spaniards forced witnesses to view executions, and soldiers kept the women for two days in a church.

Havana San Francisco de Frula Favena iMavara Aurora Velox Piplano Paniards

Georgetown Man Convicted of River Murder in Milton Case

James M. Ford was tonight convicted of murder in the Oret decree for the killing of Mire Mary Eatello Lewis of New York. The defendant threw the victim into the Hireadkin river at Milton Delaware on March 1.

Georgetown Del James M. Fords Way Mary Eatello Lewis New York Milton

Well Known Miner Carter Reported Dead in Montana

A Grand Forks dispatch reports the death of Captain Carter a noted figure among the camp residents allegedly a brother of Zonatar Mote. Carter of Montana is said to have left behind property valued at five hundred dollars and more details remain sparse.

Soctile Wowh Grand Forks Pritieh Columbia Captain Carter Zonatar Mote Carter Montana Mwe Miniot Walund Iio

Warder Guilty in Fetters Murder Case in Plymouth

After fifteen hours of deliberation the jury found William J. Buthertin guilty and sentenced him to life in prison in Plymouth Indiana in April.

Warder Plymouth Ind Fetters William J. Buthertin Plates

Missing Samaria Sailed From Seattle Twenty-Five Days Ago

In San Francisco on April 1 the revenue cutter Ruch resumes a search for the missing ship Samaria which departed Seattle for its port twenty five days earlier and has not been heard from since.

San Francisco Ruch Samaria Seattle Itis Gince

Senate Adjourns To Monday For Good Friday

The senate, on motion of Mr. German of Maryland, agreed that in consideration of tomorrow being Good Friday the adjournment today be continued until next Monday.

Washington Senate German Maryland

Guessts Escaped in Nightlathes Teeswater Fire

A fire ripped through the Commercial hotel in Teeswater Ontario and several adjoining buildings early this morning destroying the structures. Guests fled in their night clothes with no injuries reported.

Teeswater Ont Commercelal

Post Office Patronage Clarified by Postmaster General Gary

Washington April 1 The Postmaster General Gary corrects incorrect reports about patronage for sea stores and postoffice applications He says Congressmen name local offices as a rule while senators can name some home offices and large city posts by amicable agreement between senators and representatives

Washington Gary

Alaska Governor Race Sees Multiple National Candidates

Sheriff Burnett of Mercer county arrives in Washington as a Pennsylvanian candidate joins the Alaska gubernatorial field. Ex mayor Kennedy of Allegheny is a homegrown contender for the post now held by Janes Sheakley. Senator Shoup of Idaho is said to have a principal candidate aligned for the job.

Washington Alaska Sheriff Burnett Mercer County Ponrage Rex

Moresque Block Fire Destroys New Orleans Building

The Moresque block owned by Gauch & Sonu burned down in New Orleans on April 15, with the building collapsing after 1 PM and losses reported near 400000. The iron-constructed Moorteh design housed two newspaper offices the German Gazette and the Evening Telegram, both gutted along with several stores. Nearby dwellings and businesses suffered water damage.

New Orleans Moresque Gauch & Sonu Camp, Poydros and Church Streets Lafayette Square German Gazette Evening Telegram Honses

Costly Theatrical Venture in Easton Fined

W I Finkenstein known as Wilson John Helbus alias ace Hamilton and Corneliug Valentines all of New York faced Judge Scott on charges tied to a Franklin house board bill. They arrived Feb 10 with Wilsons Burlesquers at Fijou theater and left Feb 17 without paying due board or distributing company allowances. Each was fined $100 plus costs.

Fasten W. I. Finkenstein Wilson John Helbus Ace Hamilton Corneliug Valentines New York City Scott Kniuss Franklin House Easton

Funeral Crash at Joane Dickerson Service in Michigan

At Nitea Michigan on April 15 a floor collapse occurred during the funeral of Mrs. Joane Dickerson who was murdered by her husband in South Haven. The sinking floor caused a panic but no serious injuries. Hundreds attended the service in light of the death.

Nitea Mich Joane Dickerson South Haven

Flogging led to prisoner's death in Washington Ga

A prisoner named Pruyk Meltehaw reportedly flogged Kohort Cannon with a lit gun and wine taken out by the guards. Cannon died from the severe beating, and officials vowed to investigate and hold those responsible to account.

Washington, Ga Pruyk Melte Haw Kohort Canon McRne Cannon

Princeton Debut Speakers Chosen For Vale Was

List of speakers selected to represent Princeton in the annual debut event includes JR US Birling Blakacile Pa N BS Revves New West Brooklyn N 5 HH H Yocum Columbia Pa and Ivy Lee Auaniaia with Vale Was ceremonies set for April in Princeton SN New Jersey.

Princeton SN. J Vale Birling Blakacile Revves New West Brooklyn H. Yocum Columbia Ivy Lee Auania

News This Morning: Turbulent Era and Trial News

New this morning reports political turbulence with references to legislation and trials. Andrew Polly faces murder trial while local council matters and hospital recharges are noted. Also mention of bicycle topics and baseball hints.

Werler Goock Benntor Kpor Washington Coen

Weyler's New Scheme and Sandoval Mission in Cuba

A private meeting in Philadelphia reveals Cuban plans to oppose Major Juno Sandoval's visit. Reported aims include arresting Generals Estrada Palma and Quesada, with ships and troops en route to Cuba. In Banes, Cuban port defenses and a land-sea operation unfold as the gunboats and marines move to recapture the port amid heavy fighting.

Philadelphia Juno Sandoval Thes Sandoval General Weyler Cuba Estrada Palma New York General Quesada Washington Cuban Republica Major Sandoval Laurada Palme Quesada Junta Levaders

Great Shipyards Face Looming Strike Across Cities

A major industrial dispute between Huntleh marine and ship building engineers and their employer nears crisis. A large strike threatens to hit Glasgow Helfart Manchester and Newcastle shipyards, with widespread disruption anticipated across English centers.

London Huntleh Marine and Glasgow Helfart Manchester

Siatian Consul Hills Dies After Acid Suicide

Jalian government figure in St. Paul known as view consul for Siatian authorities took a dose of sulphuric acid and died after a day of suffering in hospital. Authorities say mental decline due to ill health led to the act.

Hills St. Paw Andrew de Oledia St. Paul

Girl Hart While Playing Tag

While playing tag Mary Smith fell from a seven story window. She sustained leg injuries and internal injuries, authorities report.

Girl Hart Woodkile L. 1 Tag Myenivold Mary Smith Moth

Weather forecast for the Middle States and New England

The Herald reports fair and clear conditions today with light to fresh westerly winds and gradually falling temperatures in the southern part of the region. On Saturday expect warmer weather and light to fresh northwesterly winds across both sections.

the Herald New York Middle States New England

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