Fate of the Smith Bill Hesitation in the Senate
In Harrisburg April 2 special to the Scranton Tribune senators ponder the fate of the Smith religious garb bill. The measure sits in the education committee, with opponents warning of political backlash whether enacted or defeated. Memorials totaling hundreds of thousands of voters support the bill, while critics warn of parochial influence in public schools as pressure mounts from various political and fraternal groups.
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Another Jack the Ripper Alice Walsh Found Dead on Thompson Street
A woman known as Alice Walsh was found stabbed and dying on the staircase of No 143 Thompson Street early today. Bellevue autopsy described brutal injuries and a killer's method reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. Police arrested Philip Mewley as a suspect. tenants heard faint screams around 4 am.
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Paul Fennimore Cooper Dead in Albany
Paul Fennimore Cooper son of the novelist died in Albany tonight of paralysis aged 70 years.
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All in the Family Brother-in-Law Charged in Bank Defraud
Samuel C. Ay mer, arrested in Brooklyn, arraigned in the Tombs court for defrauding the Shoe and Leather Bank of $20,000. He is the brother-in-law of Samuel C. Beely, recently convicted of robbing the same bank of $350,000 and sentenced to eight years. Authorities say defalcations may extend over MW years.
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Mary Hines Faces Murder Trial After Restaurant Keeper's Death
Peter Macklin a Memphis restaurant keeper dies after a week of illness. coroner's jury probes, with a sensational angle tied to a letter from his former sweetheart Mary Hines. The investigation points to a possible murder trial as a climax to the case.
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Inquest Fails to Decide Cause of Death in Desertion Case
A man accused of deserting his fiancé faced threats to end the engagement with Miss Amelia Stewart. The inquest heard he did not end the marriage plans and attended a supper with his former sweetheart before falling ill. The jury aired no verdict, awaiting autopsy results, and the body was sent to a relative in Tennessee.
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Oil Markets in Europe React to Standard Oil-Russian Pact
Berlin reports say Standard Oil and Russian producers have sealed an agreement awaiting finance minister sanction before operative. European markets expect a oil price rise to spur Alsace Lorraine and Westphalia production, with Reutlingen to reopen. Austria remains largely unmoved as Galician refiners gain export advantage in Germany amid Persian competition.
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Left to Their Fate Inhuman Conduct of the Captain of no German Steamship
The Glenola schooner, waterlogged and sinking after a April 11 voyage from Halifax to Demerara, was deserted by a German captain aboard a heavy laden steamer after signals of distress. Captain Edwin Moore and six Glenola crew members were rescued by the steamship Southwark on Friday after days of brutal weather and near catastrophe.
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Ex-US Consul Waller Held Over Madagascar Plot
John L. Waller once U S consul at Tamatave arrived from Madagascar aboard the steamship Djamnuh and was taken to Fort Saint Nicol to await transfer to civil authorities. French accuse him of conspiring with the Hovas against Madagascar’s protectorate.
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Mills Resume in Fall River and Mesa Under Scale Plan
Fall River and Mesa mills will reopen tomorrow under a wagon scale plan. About twenty four thousand workers will benefit as operations begin and mills show good forward sales. In Columbus Indiana a patent enables steam whistles to be sounded by electricity from any point, allowing all US whistles to sound simultaneously for accurate timing.
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Mrs Parnell in Critical Condition After Assault
Bordentown New Jersey April 21 Mrs Parnell remains semi conscious and worse than yesterday. Doctors fear death may follow as no clues to her attacker have emerged.
Germany Opposes Change to Gold Standard Says German Sentiment
Alfred C. Johnson, U.S. consul at Stuttgart, reports to the state department that German sentiment appears opposed to any change in the existing gold standard. The note is dated April 21 in Washington.
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Beer war reshapes lineup of fourteen Bhenandoah breweries
A loggecott of Auburn post office costs Post for Dace M0 year as a long running twenty year span ends with Henry Kuhns death at Walnport. Grand jury indicts William Charles Henry Delaney Washington Force John C. Packer and Gilbert Mauch over Pittsburg blind pool business.
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Kiel Procession Heralds Sovereigns Scramble For Rank
Berlin reports the Kiel naval festival grows in scale and pomp as sovereign princes dispute precedence. Bavaria demands honor beside the emperor, Saxony and Württemberg press claims, and the emperor mediates with letters of friendly consideration. The U.S. will send cruisers to the opening demonstrations. Madame Modjeska appeals to intervene after being expelled from Russia.
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Hand Car Collision Near Tunkhannock Injures Several Men
Special to the Scranton Tribune describes a serious Montrose railroad accident near Avery station. A hand car, carrying five section men, collided with a special passenger train transporting Asa P. Blakelee and another official. One worker, Al Smith, suffered a broken leg. Henry Dymond and Weslie Fuller were badly injured. The others had minor injuries. The line, opened in 1872, has few fatal accidents in its history.
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Canal Street Shooting Ends in Death After Patrolman Firefight
On April 21 Patrolman Harvey Painter of Alexandria exchanged shots with Arthur Snyder on Canal Street. Snyder drew a revolver and Painter fired, mortally wounding Snyder. A stray bullet struck a third person in the head, who cannot recover. Painter surrendered, claiming self defense amid long standing animosity.
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Blackburns Position On Currency Issue Affirmed
Kentucky Senator Joseph C Blackburn asserts support for free coinage and invites a canvass on the currency issue in Louisville on April 21. He emphasizes his continued devotion to the silver cause while defending his bid for re election to the United States Senate.
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Papal Ablegate Lays Corner Stone at Pottsville School
Monsignor Satolli, papal ablegate, lays the corner stone of a parochial school building in Pottsville Pennsylvania on April 21 as the north side of Sharp Mountain fills with about 10 000 people for the ceremony.
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Kansas Live Stock Exchange Protest Letter to Secretary
Members of the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange protest newspaper reports and alleged department talks about investigations. They claim unwarranted agitation lowers cattle prices and urge a full swift inquiry by the relevant department. RP Woodbury signs as Secretary.
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Five Negroes Lynched Near Greenville Alabama
A Greenville report states five Black individuals three men and two women were found hanged at Buckalow plantation three miles south of Greenville. The killings followed the murder of Watts Murphy, a white man and nephew of a local former governor. Deputies arrested suspects, with details of mob action unclear.
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Tragedy Ends Italian Feud in Philadelphia Hatchet Attack
An eight month feud between the Barbour and Manna families in Philadelphia led to a fatal night confrontation. Dominita Manna and Mrs Angeline Barbour clashed in a friend’s room, a hatchet was used, Barbour killed, Manna severely injured with a fractured skull. Both were taken to hospital. Barbour died soon after arrival, Manna may also die.
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Congress backs Cuban Insurrection penalties
Madrid reports the legislative committee favors penalties akin to those for anarchist outrages or plots for acts connected with suppressing the Cuban Insurrection.
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Highwaymen Stop Stage Near Reno Ore But Get Little Booty
A group of highwaymen stopped a stage near Reno Oregon and secured minimal loot. A forgery case led to six and a half years in prison. A New York furrier named Heresg is noted. Little Rock street railway was sold at auction for 138000 under a federal decree. Frank Fuller, a colored man, was hanged in New Orleans for murdering his mistress Harriet Gardner. Thomas Jones of Cleveland died after being beaten by his wife who found him with another woman.
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Illinois Congressman Hitt Stricken While in Washington
The report notes Congressman Hitt of Illinois is seriously ill in Washington. Treasury officials will not collect further figures on the production of un and terne plate. An American couple in Nicaragua demanded Minister Baker marry them, but the State Department could not confer authority. Between ten years ended June 1804 26,405,417 bushels of potatoes were imported, valued at 15,155,431 dollars.
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Showers and Cooler Across Eastern Pennsylvania
The forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with a transition to southwest winds from the west. Western areas will experience southwesterly winds as the day progresses.
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Easter Linen Sale Extended Three Days
Finley's Owing 10 continues the Easter linen sale for three additional days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with new specials in table linen.
Three Numbers Of Silver Bleach Damask Linen Sale
A newspaper brief notes a fabric offer featuring Silver Bleach Damask at 50c 63c and 85c per yard with napkins to match, highlighting popular line pricing and matching items.
Linen Sale Ad Mentions Towels and Quilts
An advertisement lists 50 dozen extra size Damask Towels at 196 each with recent price 250. It also mentions 25 dozen large size all linen Huck Towels hem stitched at 25c each with recent price 330 and a case of a Great 98-Cent Quilt.
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