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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1894

Page

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Commonweal Army Arrives Williamsport Amid Mixed Sentiment

The Commonwealers reach Williamsport Maryland after a march from Hancock and camp on low grounds near the canal. Local authorities with special deputies guard order as speeches and collections occur amid mixed town reaction.

Winniamerorr Hancock West Virginia Coxsy Wilhelm Payette County Fates Mason Cute Padlock Connvilarille Fayathe Williamsport Satu Harnes Hagerstown la Ita Degerting Oigh Smith-Pzarro Childs Sipeween Hagerstown Sherif Herbert Coxey Brown

Convicted Vinette in defrauding railroad fares

In Couto California Commander Vinette of the unemployed band was found guilty of attempting to defraud Southern Pacific of railroad fares. Six men testified as the defense subpoenaed about half the group, Vinette to be tried again on inciting riot charges. Citizens are outraged by the verdict.

Couto Cal Vinette Southern Pacific

City Work-Poles Delayed by Angry Crowd in Grosse Pointe

Detroit officials fear proceeding as a bloody clash among city workers prompts talk of revenge against Sheriff Coling. The unknown Polish victim’s body whereabouts remain a mystery while hospital reports list three more wounded.

Detroit Board of Water Commissioners Grosse Point Coling Trittine

Rioters Held in Polish Quarter After Quiet Night

Police report a mob armed with picks and shovels gathered at yesterday’s scene but no labor was offered. Three ringleaders and about twenty others are jailed.

Nviefchists Laborera Colling

Ex-President Harrison Skips Politics Speech in Ogden

Ex president Harrison arrives in Ogden en route east at night. A crowd gathers at the depot for a speech but he declines to discuss politics and refers to a letter on the silver question, saying his mind had not changed.

Tee Ogden Salt Lake Harrison

Fiery Exchange Between Stoll and Judge Wilson Surfaces

Attorney Charles H. Stoll of Breckinridge Defence writes a sharp letter to Judge Wilson after disparaging remarks in court about forged evidence. The dispute centers on an alleged forged letter and demands for a full apology, with tense expectations of potential further clashes between the defense and plaintiffs’ counsel.

Stoll Breckinridge Miss Pollard New Yeas Pollard Breckinridge Charles H. Stoll Jakzen Wilson Campal Yvonne Kentucking Witah Jules Wilson

Adams Express Driver Robbed Near Mahanoy City

An Adams Express driver was held up on the Broad Mountain between Cemetery station and Mahanoy City by two highwaymen. They relieved him of two money packages and his watch and chain, with witnesses suggesting the haul could total thousands of dollars. The attack occurred as the car left Philadelphia and the robber route passed through dense woods with no nearby homes.

Portsville Adams Express Clifford Cemetery Station Poonagivanta Mahanoy City Loraes Hia Philadelphiw Cemetery Ini Nally Adama Moanengar Philadelphia Wilker-Gurre Muhanoy City Pennsylvania Broad Mountain

Dalton Gang Wiped Out in a Mountain Fight

April 10 Dalton and Bill Doolan amid a clash with Bruce Miller sought aid at his cabin near Mountain Creek. Eight killed including three women and a child. two deputy marshals also died. Rewards set at 2500 dollars for Bill Dalton and 1500 dollars for Bill Doolan.

Peery Nowa Bale Dalton Bill Doolan Pear Wen Mountain Marahal Bruce Miller Bill Dalton Bruen Miller Cabin Gang

Death Before a Bad Name in Maryland Motive

In Bacromory Maryland on April 19 a neighbor described John Bankert as a thief before he killed his wife and cut his own throat at their rural Rosedale home. Bankert severed an artery with a razor while Mrs Bankert, deaf, lay dying. her life was saved as Justice Carter committed him after the attempted self harm.

Bacrmory John Bankert Rosedale Bankert Justice Carter

Resolution for Nine Senator Committee on Coxeys Army

The Senate debated a resolution by Mr. Peters seeking a nine member committee to receive citizens communications and hear petitions from visitors. Mentioned were Coxeys Army of Peace and worries about unrest, with support from Mr. Allen and opposition as discussion waned into adjournment. The day also covered Hawaiian affairs and minister Willis salary debate, ending with adjournment after amendments were rejected.

Wasiixaron Inet Air Péifer Senate Pett Washington Gosey Petter Coxey Army of Peace Allen Nebrasis Coxuy Congress Dingley Rep Creary Hooker Dem Miss Stevens Honolulu Senate Committees On Foreign Relations Grow Adama Lacy Hawaiian Islands Newan Willis

Mount Vernon Prisoner of War Slaying and Suicide

In Mount Vernon Alabama on Yeatorday afternoon a female Apache Indian prisoner of war Hello and Nalitoraghta and a member of the Indian company at Mount Vernon barracks were shot and mortally wounded by Hugh Seetoll of the Tailinn company. Seetoll then killed himself. The motive given was jealousy.

Mount Vernon Ala Apachie Hello Nalitoraghta Mount Vernon Barracks Hugh Seetoll Tailinn Company Seetoll Himelf

Comers Discouraged as Strikers React to Wage Move

Comers Pa April 1 Workers at the Mahoning and Atlas plants of Cambria Troneam bho returned to work amid fears of Wheeler and Morrill striker attacks. Deputies stood by but not used. Ringleaders arrested. arrest of Manons deters further unrest as leaders threaten to relay alleged anarchistic speeches.

Connenavillg Mahoning Wheeler Morrell Manons Cua

Expedition of Sympathizers Flee Buenos Aires for Brazil

A Buenos Aires cable reports an expedition of Brazilian insurgent sympathizers sailed to reach the Saldanha da Gama scene. Admiral Mello seeks surrender of his ships aboard the Mindello with protection from President Saenz Peña's government. The fleet will be quarantined on Martin Garcia island before landing.

New York Buenos Uribited Warings Mello Shipa Nosvods Julio Pileomuro Republicacus Peixoto Sanitary Board of Buenos Ayrea Martin Garcia Island The Republic Rio Grande Sul Salgado Laurentine Saraive

Liberty Day Planting Ceremony in Golden Gate Park

California women commemorate Liberty Day with a ceremony in Golden Gate Park. Annenal events include planting a “flerry tree” from the Battle of Lexington site, with earth from Washington’s tomb and Lafayette’s grave to mark the anniversary.

California San Francisco Golden Gate Park Toby Lexington Wrebington Mount Vernon Lafayette

Close Easton Wilker-Harte contest delights fans

Nasros Ma April Easton and Wilker-Harte played a tight, exciting game today with a high pace and scattered scoring. Key players included Tavton, Wilkee Barre, and Harnevburg with several earned ranks and clashes near the boards as Syracuse and Hartburg show steady performances.

Nasros Easton Wilker-Harte Fasten Wilke Bare Krrave Tavton Wilkee Barre Haston Wilkes Barre Hayles Gillon

Milwaukee Street Railway Won’t Cut Workers’ Wages

The Milwaukee Street Railway Company will not reduce wages for its arrested railway employees and there will be no strike. The decision was reached at a conference this afternoon.

Millwarker, Wie Milwaukee Street Ailway Company

Disastrous Fire Rages Through Ontario Towns

A massive blaze struck Hunteville and Hustsville on April 1 burning a hotel, mill, twenty stores, a church, a telegraph and telephone office, and the post office aboard the steamer Excelsior. Estimated losses approach $140,000 with insured amount about $400.

Hustsville Ont Excelsior Pat

Fragmentary 19th Century News Clippings

A garbled London style notice reports inexact events including hail damage to fruit in Southern France and a fire in California where twenty four huts burned with thirteen deaths. It also mentions the pope addressing Spanish pilgrims and political debate in the House of Commons on a coercion bill. An Italian general is reported arrested in France.

France John Rigby Charion Russell England Hutt Calafons Bilesin St. Peter's House of Common Ton Eocond Coguio Italy Laturbio

Chilean Claims Commission Projected and Treasury Balance Dip

A projected Chilean claims commission and an April general balance drop of about 810 million are noted. Minister Porter denies any intent to resign while General Mason in Frankfort reports experiments show water for arrest cars cheaper than electricity. President nominates Commodore J. S. Akerrett to rear admiral and Eugene v. Ginddis seeks reinstatement in clerkship via a writ.

Chilean Claims Commission Thy Porter Chile Mason Frankfort Germany J. 8 Akerrett Philadelphia Jane Trwit

Trouble on the Northern Railroad strike disrupts mail routes

Minneapolis workers on the Great Northern ordered out at midnight and crews quit. Debs mediates with J. S. Young to hold a meeting in Minneapolis as Hogan vows a strike on Consolidated lines in Washington. Post Office officials fear mail delays with temporary routes ordered statewide.

Minneapolis Hogan Washington St Pavia Minn Great Northern Stailroad Milluooight Lew BV Debsathia Boles Young St Paul Ar. Young Debs Naturs Hale Minnesota Montana Bure Mont Great Northern

Brazilian minister reports end of rebellion and asylum granted

Washington says the Brazilian minister announced the rebellion ended. A later dispatch from Rio de Janeiro states Aquilalene was sunk at Santa Catharina by a Brazilian torpedo boat. Four others sought asylum in Argentina after delivering vanela to Buenos Aires and declaring they abandoned the contention.

Washington Senor Moendonea Rio de Janeiro Wrahington “'Aquilalene Santa Catharina Mello Buenos Ayres Prniner Republica

Anarehlet editor and owner cited for criminal libel

John W Cutler and OC 8 Rive, editors of the Lockport Union, were ticketed for criminal libel by the grand jury. The charges allege they labeled a Ponatist politician McGurlin an anarchist during the city campaign. The case will be a test of press freedoms and watched by the newspaper fraternity.

Lockport No Y John W Cutler Lockport Union OC. 8 Rive Werte Grand Jury Camed McGurlin Tilia

A Girl Pours Oil on Clothing and Dies in NY

Agnes Cavagni of Union Hill, 21, died last night by self immolation using kerosene oil on her clothing and setting herself on fire. Authorities and family describe her as unsettled after an event that also involved a struggle with her sister, though exact motives remain unclear.

Honors Agnes Cavagni Union Hil Sie Fitet Agnes

Multiple Local Items Mixed From Allegheny News

Wil ianne port bans slot machines as Ditteburg police fail to halt a burglary at Smoky Town. Coxey movement gains support after George Gonee works hours in Shamokin after coal incident. Widow of John Lerbe sues Lytle Coal Company for 4,050 dollars linked to Primrose mine death in Pottaville. Philadelphia and Reading moves coke via Lebanon valley as Western Maryland at Shippensburg. charters granted for Etna and Glenshaw Street Halfway and for Allegheny and Butler Parkway lines from Shaler to Butler with capital figures listed.

Wil Ianne Ditteburg Allegheny County Knights of Labor Coxey Movement Ceorge Gonee John Lerbe Primrose Pottaville Lytle Coal Company Philadelphia and Reading Company Lebanon Valley Maryland Shippensine Etna and Glenshaw Street Etna Allegheny County Capital Allegheny and Butler Iway Company Shaler Township Butler Borough

Paul Revenues Ride in Patriots Day Parade

Patriots Day celebrations spread from Boston to New Kouland with Civic and military processions. The Pal Movers led a repeat ride as communities marked the holiday with services at Chet church and the historic signals raised in the tower.

Rostos Oaton New Kouland Pal Eivic Boston Chet Church

Ex-Northwestern Lowen Ex-Prez Plans Return to Trial

A letter from Louis F Menhite former president of the Northwestern Lowen company says he will stand trial by May 15 on embezzlement charges. He has been a fugitive from justice for months and is returning to Minneapolis to face the case.

Minneapolis Louis F Men- Hite Northertrowranty Lown Company Justics

Coburg Royal Wedding Draws Imperial Attendees

Crowds lined Coburg streets as Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Heese wed Princess Victoria Ments of Saxe Coburg. The palace ceremony in the chapel included Emperor William, Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, and royalty from Germany and Britain with bells tolling and a twenty four gun salute.

Coruna Ernst Ludwig Heese Princesa Victoria Ments Saxe Coutry Duchess of Suze Prince of Wales Victoria Duke of Saxe, Coburg and Gotha William Duchess of Coburg Frederick Dearewiteh Mueller Mueller, Amperintendant General and Supreme Conncillnr Bender Hannay

Hines Offers Bill on DC Roads to Deter Cox Army

Representative Hines proposes a 10 000 dollar appropriation to improve District of Columbia roads. He predicts that the Cox army would disperse quickly and funds would cycle back to the treasury. He notes his labor constituency supports steady work for workers seeking employment.

Coxnution Washixotos Hines Dem Coxer Washington District of Columbia Lews Coxev Mr. Hines Lrge Hone

Damage Report From Summitville Tornado Devastation

A tornado swept Summitville Tennessee yesterday afternoon causing extensive damage. Wah M Keel's horn was blown down and Mrs Keel and three children were killed. Communication is limited and more fatalities are feared.

Minnis Tenn Summitville Wah M. Keel Mra Keel

Political guest of Texas governor noted in report

Chairman Wilconta visits Governor Mogg of Texas as lawmakers push stringent anti lynching measures. The text mentions racial tensions and a series of violent incidents including a shooting by a Richmond woman and a mob threat in Lawlerburg Tennessee. It also references a torpedo company move from France to Tiverton RoI and a legal dispute over damages involving Herman Wahl and his cousin illiain Wahl.

Wilconta Mogg Texas OW O Belateria Mex Herman Wahl

Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania and East Pennsylvania

The forecast calls for clearer weather in Eastern Pennsylvania with calmer conditions after milder air and a southwest wind near the coast. Western Pennsylvania should see fair weather with westerly winds and mild warming along the coast.

Wasingeron Pennsylvania Pennsylonia

Umbrellas and Silks Featured in Ladies Styles

Finley umbrellas and parasols show colored silk options with Dresden knot handles in blue brown green garnet and black. Prices highlighted include Gloria Silk 46 inch at 1.09 and Bristol Silk 26 inch at 1.96 with a 4.00 item and a 2.25 tag.

Dresden Gloria

Parasol Styles and Prices at We Have All the Latest

A local ad promotes parasols with new designs and materials. Highlights include WHITE MOIRE priced at 2.00 and WHITE SURAB with White Handle and Frame at 5.00, showcasing offerings and price points.

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