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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1894

Page

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Coxey’s Army Ships Out From Cumberland Towpath Embrace

The Commonweal marchers under Browne embark two coal barges named in honor of Coxey and march to Hancock with Camp Cumberland planned, while Mayor Hopewell Hebb and Sheriff King observe. Colonel John H. Grover plans to lead 5,000 unemployed to Washington for work or rations after a Cincinnati mayoral defeat.

Loxrwy Coxey Cumberland Ands Mertens Sons Lumber Company Inneh Sueday Growns Moses Coxuy Columnius Hopewell Hebb Marahel Browne Alpe Italy Maryland Thackeray Lowder Canal Company Atay Browne Hancock William Aport California Frye Hagerstown Cincinnati Ohio John H. Grover People’s Party Cincinnnati Aetter Washington Has

Nellie Grant Sartoris Arrives in Washington Society Scene

Mrs Sartoris, widow of Gen. Grant's son, lands in Washington after arriving from San Diego. She stays at the Arlington hotel awaiting her mother Mrs Grant, planning residency with social prominence ahead. Her wealth includes an annual income of 219000 from estate inheritance.

Wiismisetos Nallie Grant Sartoris Cever Arlington Hotel General Geant San Diego Cal Theresa Dreseen Oxford University England Sartoris

Editors Arrested Over Contempt Claim in New Haven

Early this morning the entire editorial staff of the New Haven Register were summoned to appear at 10 o clock to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court. The issue concerns a New Haven murder case testimony report alleged not to have been stated properly by the Register. Judge Robinson delivered a lecture.

New Haven Conn The New Haven Register Ivy Conor Dr. Lee Almina Too Register Robinson Roblawod

Courtroom report mired in cryptic phrasing and alleged objections

A murky court room report shows a registrar claiming bias amid convoluted remarks. The judge temporarily intervened as officials discuss who authored a controversial objection and face pending criminal patent related charges.

Howell Thomas Charged With Theft From Colonel Jacques

Howell Thomas, ex-solicitor, was charged at Tow Street police court with obtaining 1100 pounds from Colonel J. P. Jacques, claimant of the Townley estates, by false pretenses in an alleged attempt to secure funds for the treasury. He was held without bail.

Pall Lospos Tow Street Howell Thoma Claintoo Fale Protesss J. P. Jacques Townley Estates Thomar Jacques Caer Treasury

Startling Revelations In Lady of Hazirros Death Case

Startling revelations emerge about the Mount Yoager mill fire in Hazirros Pennsylvania. Joshua Santes died in the blaze while Joanna Santee was killed after a supposed chloroform attack to steal $1000 in gold. Detectives say a clue exists and an arrest is likely soon. Santee was a wealthy farmer who owned a 300 acre farm operated two saw mills and employed many men.

Hazirros Mount Yoager Joshua Santes Santee

Columbus in Clover Coxeys Army Ends Elkton Stop

Christopher Columbus Jones commander in chief of the Philadelphia division of Coxey's army reached Elkton with about sixty men at noon. They halted outside town briefly then entered. Jones praised the townsfolk after being told of decorations by local fish peddlers.

Coxzey Philadelphia Pleasant Highway EuKros Christopher Columbus Jones Coxey Elkton Jones

Local Notices and Early 20th Century Miscellany

The fragment reports a rush of items including liquor licenses issued to a group in Allentown, a Pottsville club electing J B Foster as president, and a memorial gift of an $4 000 organ to a church. It notes a Tyrone murder case, a flood threat from melting snow on the Susquehanna, a fatal pedestrian-car accident on East Harrisburg’s Holly Street line, and the Forty First Defenders’ anniversary in Pottsville. It also mentions death warrants for two men and presidential nominations in the Senate.

Susquehanna Jogaara Williamsport Milla Samuel Thornton Holly Street East James B. Carpenter

Railway unions threaten nationwide strike after hire of non union men

An important conference of railway orders chiefs in St Paul ends with efforts to uphold Great Northern workers strike. Reports say unions will strike trans continental lines except Union Pacific to back a non union hire ban. Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific blockade worsens after refusing to move Great Northern freight as talks stall.

Northern Canadian Pacific St. Paul Stearti Great Northern Railway Png Cape Siren Convarsnae Union Pacific Wade Norisara Northern Pacific Great Northern Althoves

Breckinridge firms new trial motions in Pollard suit

Counsel for Congressman Breckinridge filed four motions for a new trial in Madeline Pollard's suit. Reasons include verdict against evidence weight, insufficient evidence, excessive damages, and various alleged legal errors in instructions, jury charge, and rulings. The filing is signed by Butterworth Dowell Shelby McKenney and Thompson for the defendant.

Fh. Wasnixcroy Counsal W. CP. Breckisrifge Madeline Pollard Suntany Por Wien Butterworth and Dowell John T. Shelby William A. McKenney Phil B. Thompson

Trial of the Buzzards For Robbery and Shooting

Mart Buzzard and Jne Browneweiger were arraigned in Lancaster for robbing and shooting Isaiah Shaffer, an aged farmer from Croffville, on last October night. Bovaaril testified as key witness and others supported the prosecution, with defense planning to challenge further testimony naming Abe Bozeerd as principal.

Lancaster Mart Buzzard Jne Browneweiger Iaaial Shaffer Croffvile Ads Bovaaril Mart Rugeard Abe Bozeerd

Senator Cameron Speaks After Illness Threat Letter

Quay's correspondent reports an erratic individual warned Senator Cameron he would burn his Beaver Street home and harm his family unless he opposed the tariff bill. Cameron returned to the Senate seat today and pledged to act when possible, after receiving an anonymous Pittsburgh letter.

Wasiusaros D. C Cameron Tle Wilson Dillas Natorally

Unclear: Historical race results with multiple names

Fragmentary report from Lexington event lists performers and owners such as W. Wy, Adana and D. P. Coleman of Ag yuety. Details about a Stallion, Derd White Baig Pewojaed, and other contestants are garbled, with no coherent outcome or dates clearly identifiable.

Women Baye Joined Northwest Team in Hunt for Washington

A fragmentary report notes a new feature lineup guided to the Northwest contingent by the coach. It states both male and female squads will travel to Washington in a few days to join the mission and training efforts amid April activities.

Wash Fonteinel Washington

Forger's Jail Break Attempt Foiled in Rome

Union reports Silas William Schoffiell confined at Rome for forgery faced a jail break attempt aided by a woman smuggling a steel saw a monkey wrench and a lockpick. Authorities say the plan to escape from Elwira reformatory was thwarted during the night of the April incident.

Union Rome Silas William Schoffiell Elwira Reformatory

Lockhart Declines Run Against Breckinridge

Hon G C Lockhart of Bourbon county announces he will not seek a congressional seat against Colonel Breckinridge. The statement comes from Lexinviox on April 17.

Mr. Lockhart Breckinridge G. C Lockhart Trourbon County

Record of Yeuterchay’s Bane Ball Garmeo Throwgh

A sparse tally lists games across cities including New York New York 10 and Baltimore Baltimore 10 with Erie 2 and Wilkes Barre 5. Cleveland blanks appear as 0 while Toledo shows 4 and Philadelphia hosts no score.

Yeuterchay Bane Garmeo New York Springfield Baltimore Erie Philadephia Wilkes-Barre Toledo Cleveland

Disorderly Reform Efforts Highlight Fragmented Washington Actions

The report outlines a disjointed set of legislative and administrative moves from Congress and federal departments. It notes perturbations around a New York matter and tropical fruit trade, mentions Jere Simpson’s fragile health, and references shifts in Navy, Indian, and antitrust related posts as well as a controversial court case.

Explosion destroys three houses in Low Anielen Cal

A blast after midnight in Low Anielen California wrecked three houses at the northwest corner of Spring and Fifth streets. Stores with brick fronts were leveled but no injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is unknown.

Low Anielen Cal Los Axapirs Spring Fifth Streets

Napoleoon of Finance Dies in Asheville

Henry H Ives died at 7 24 this evening after a short illness in Asheville North Carolina. He arrived here about two months ago and resided in a handsome house on Blow Ridge Mountain five miles from the city. He came with his family and was in the tertiary stage of consumption.

Henry Ives Blow Ridge Mountain Asheville Ivea

Notable Local Figures Tied to Late County Vote

The obituary notes James M Harvey of Janction City Kansas a former overseer and several named individuals including Adolph Friedrich Von Schuck of Manion captain W J Digs harbor master of Norfolk and others. It states a funeral for a 40 year old Berks county recorder and mentions a long career in wholesale liquor and a fall in the Democratic ticket with the highest county vote.

James M. Harvey Janction City Kan Kansas Adolph Friedrich von Schuck Manion W. J. Digs Vort Norfolk Porplysia Annies Gillard Lundon Can Lange W. Keli Berks County

Brazilian Rebel Fleet Reaches Buenos Aires in Dilapidated Condition

The five rebel ships led by Admiral De Mello arrived near Buenos Aires with crews ill and short of supplies. Argentina oversees their disembarkation and return to Brazil after a likely lenient settlement. President Peixoto may order a court martial for De Mello if captured.

Buenos Aires Tater Huexos Agnes Flest Admiral de Mello Win Rio de Janeiro Amiete Nkand Aliipa Thieia Patel United Stator Lagaretta Ti Ia Peixoto Uruguay Department Rocha Brazil Republic of Brazil Admiralie Meiro Salgailo de Mello de Ganw Anyatch

Coal miners plan nationwide strike wave incoming from executives

From Connoyers Ohio April 17 the Unite ming workers headquarters in Pitte hore reports say fifty organizers are in the field preparing for a general strike. A message from President John McBride urges prompt concerted action to win better wages and conditions. The Hocking Fuel company and Ohio Coal directors met to assess the situation and said Pittsburg operators would largely shape the outcome.

Connoyers, O Unite Ming Workers Tere Grant John McBride Hocking Fuel Company Ohio Coal Pittsburg

Notable Indian lawyer shot in State affair at Tsiranapoli

April 10 at the law office of Miller, Winter & iam in Tsiranapoli a sensational shooting occurred. W R Copeland of Madigan Indiana shot Allan Harria in the arm and wounded W T Bruning. Harria is a leading state attorney.

Tsiranapoli Miller, Winter & Iam W. R. Copeland Madigan Ind Allisan Harria W. T. Bruning Madlison Harrie Ron Hull

Madness at St Joseph’s Church Strips to Undress Barricades Altar

A man stripped to his shirt entered St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church this afternoon and threatened those approaching him. Parishioners and onlookers, estimated in the dozens, waved prayers as panic spread amid the disturbance.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Fragmented Church Incident Reported At Prayer Service

The article describes a disruptive man in a church during a prayer service who broke altar ornaments and disrupted the ceremony. He seized a bell, caused chaos as the host was elevated, and assaulted the priest. Police or officials detained him and he was taken to hospital after failing to answer questions.

Chile Atrock

Coal Magnate Names Probable Governor Candidate

A report from PiiLapeLna dated April 17 states Eckley Coxs, a coal magnate, is presented as a probable candidate for governor at the Pennsylvania Democratic state convention to be held in June. The item notes Coxs and his wealth are central in the party's consideration.

PiiLapeLna Wastingtod Sayys Eckley 1 Coxs Hillionaire Pragente l Pennsylvania

Base Ball Contracts Announced Across Major Teams

Secretary Young lists multiple baseball contracts dated April 17 with Reading Harrisburg Scranton Hazleton Allentown and other affiliates. Players named include George Gootbart Ot Stephenson Frank Wilson Porter Griffin Henry Cate and Charles Crooks among many others.

Hi Tartican Police Bill Moves in Speaker Room

Field General Louis BE, Paya shifts his headquarters from the sensite library to the assembly speaker’s room in Attany on April 17. The move aids directing the bi-gartican police bill and related measures as party leaders and corporate representatives discuss smoother passage.

Attany Louis BE Paya Euward Murphy

Robbery Plagues San Francisco Cable Cars

In San Francisco on April 17 two street cars were held up by masked robbers in crowded districts. A conductor and a passenger were relieved of valuables in the latest incident, following a similar daytime robbery four days earlier. Two young men living near the scene were arrested in connection with the prior hold up.

San

Unclear historical incident spans multiple events and locations

Fragmentary report describes killings, cremations, suicides, and strikes across several European cities, with references to Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and Vienna. Included are possible figures like Lady MacPherson and Cornelius Schloss, plus mentions of political authorities and labor unrest amid a chaotic, uncertain sequence of events.

Smallpox Spreads in Chicago Area and Public Notices

Reported smallpox spread in Chi net alongside unusual financial notes and travel arrivals. Ex President Harrison delivered a lecture in New York while a history lecture at Lola Sanford sparked regional attention. The first anniversary of emancipation in the District of Columbia was celebrated by the black community.

Chinet Lv Bretagnelas New York Itavine Harrison Lola Sanford District of Columbii

Weather Fronts Bring Variable April Conditions

For East Penjanelia and Waaansearos on April 17 expect showers and rain with clouds later. Western Penjanelia sees rain then cloud cover, warming east to west and cooler in the south.

Waansearos

Hermsdorf Hosiery Spring Opening Festival

Hermsdorf hosiery and gloves offered in a spring opening sale featuring Hermsdorf Dye products. SHop signals a festival style event with discounts and a complimentary Hermsdorf Souvenir for each purchaser, highlighting plain dropstitched and boot patterns.

Best Value in Fast Black Hosiery Sale

Ladies' Hone, 25, 95 and sec. Children's, 6 to 8, all sizes, ase, Gents' Half Hose, 25 to 35c. We believe those to be the best valoon ever offered in Fast Black Hosiery.

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