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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1894

Page

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Armed federal pursuit of Northern Pacific train amid Coxeyite unrest

Reports detail U S government action to protect Northern Pacific property as troops move from Fort Keogh to halt the Coxeyite train near Forsyth and Stillwater Montana, with forces briefed to use deadly force if resisted and patrols expanding toward Rosebud and Butte as leaders split along the line.

Fort Eandh Schofield Swayne St. Paul Mion Fort Keogh Northern Pacific Railroad Swayne Savd Stillwater Mon Kendrick Northern Pacific United States Nothern City Mont Butte Livingston Hogan Columbus Montana Division Enseer Harmon Union Pacific Forsyth Fort Seow li Minsearois Mino Rosebril

Seven Firemen Hurt by Falling Timbers in Memphis Fire

Seven Memphis firemen were severely injured by falling timbers in a burning feed and grain store owned by W. J. Chase. The blaze started at 7 PM and spread quickly through the building, with Whalen among the crew rescued at 11 PM. Injured include Dolan Leary Moore Burrows Monahan Meredith and Whalen.

Memphia Memphis Tenn John M. Dolan Mike Leary Inne Moore Richard Burrows John Monahan Thorine Meredith William Whalen Whalen Rning W. J. Chase

Fire collapses trapping rescuers and burying men in ruins

Firemen working to rescue trapped colleagues were cut off when the building collapsed. Rescuers freed all but Whalen who remained beneath heavy beams. Logs on the damaged structure and stock are valued at about 26 000 dollars.

Whalen

Gasoline stove blast kills child burns two others near St Louis

A gasoline stove exploded in Cassamir Nix’s farm house near the St Louis area injuring the 60 year old grandmother who died of burns while attempting to rescue a 2 year old. The 6 year old child also died from burns. Mr and Mrs Nix suffered severe facial and hand burns.

St. Louis Cassamir Nix Nix

Jealous husband stabs wife after stairwell attack

New York report says Lula Haase was stabbed in the right chest during a confrontation with her husband Sonia Haase who allegedly attacked an elderly visitor and pulled a knife after discovering her with another man. The couple, married four years with one child, lived on West 150th Street. The husband is in custody at the 125th Street station as police investigate the fatal wound.

New York Mra Lula Haass Sonia Haase Weat One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Wotan Baethas Haasen Weat 150Th Street Hause Weloss Adam Rennie Hasse Sennle Heese Sbe Mr. Rennie Hans

Italian Government Seeks End to Padrone Immigrants

Baron Fava, Italy’s minister, met with Secretary Carlisle and Superintendent Stump to discuss halting padrone driven Italian immigration. Officials plan a new in-person port system to screen arrivals and punish padrone traffic, with Rome to share information to aid enforcement.

Wasuisatos Baron Fava Carlisle Stump Bureau of Immmeration Comamon United States Fava Saya

Chinese Merchants Barred From Landing Under New Treasury Ruling

Treasury rules prevent Chinese merchants from landing unless their business is conducted in their own name or the firm name matching their certificate. About 200 Chinese claiming merchant status are detained aboard. more may be detained on the Pern through the steamer China.

San Francisco Treasury Department China

Local News Snippets From Pennsylvania

The article notes the disappearance of railway agent S G Geib from Marysville station and a boy Morris Dickert from Allentown returning with a tale of abduction to Bethlehem. It mentions Thomas Ward near Mahanoy City who swallowed Paris green and faces death, and a $100 gift from Mrs Elliott F Shepard to Lafayette College for a Shepard scholarship. Governor Pattison states the Wernersville asylum will house about 800 patients in three to five weeks. A western Pennsylvania strike disrupts rolling mills with further stoppages anticipated within ten days.

Pennsylvania Railroad S. G. Geibhay Marysville Station Thomas Ward Mahanoy City Paris Green Elliot F. Shepard New York Foumnd Shepard Lafayette College Pattison Wernersville Insane Asylum Morris Dickert Allentown Weat Bethlehem West Con

Coke Region Strikes Spread Across Coal Sector

Connelsville reports widespread Coke region strikes with most workers dropping tools. Cambria Iron Company lines at Masoning and Atina refuse to work as depu ties double at plants. Mount Pleasant branch see most plants idle as mobs gather and arms are purchased. Sheriff deploys forces to disperse crowds while a general stoppage cripples furnaces and coal supply.

Cambrian Iron Men Mount Pleasant Connellsville Cambrian Ron Company Masoning Atina Danbar Furnace Company Hill Farm Cambria Company Wheeler Works Wilver Bradford Hicharde Mount Pieasant Lepaxon Ohio Join McBride Stelegram Piedmont W. Va

White caps on trial in Georgia moonshine case

Eleven men, alleged members of a white cap gang, were tried in Atlanta for recent outrages. Prosecutors say the group, based in Gordon Murray and Gilmer counties, protected illicit distilling as part of a 700 member secret league. In two weeks there were eight whippings, one attempted assassination, and arson against deputy marshals.

Georgia Lilictt Atlanta White Cape United States Gordon Murray Gilmore Secret League Georgina

National Guard grants leaves of absence and discharges

Harrisport April 25 The general headquarter order shows Colonel Thomas DeWitt Cuy1or judge advocate general granted leave of absence from April 30 to May 6 1894 and Lieutenant Colonel A J Drexel Jr from April 4 to May 16 1894 with permission to go beyond the sea. Honorably discharged are First Lieutenant Claude B Pratt inspector of rifle practice Thirteenth regiment who resigned April 16 1894 and First Lieutenant Clark Middleton Company A Fifteenth regiment who resigned Jan 17 1804.

Harrisport National Guard Thomas DeWitt Cuylor A. J. Drexel, Jr Offcara Claude B. Pratt Clark ©. Middleton Fifteenth Regiment

Confederates' Reunion Draws 20,000 in Birmingham

More than 20,000 visitors gather for the fourth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Birwincham Alabama. The city is decorated with national and Confederate flags as distinguished ex-Confederates and governors from five southern states attend.

Birwincham Ala Birmingham United Confederate Veterans Jones Alabama Turney Tennessee Tillman South Carolina

Veterans Convention Address Delivers Welcome Messages

General Jones welcomed Texans and Governor Stone of Mississippi, while Mayor Fox spoke for the city. General John B. Gordon as commander in chief addressed the United Confederate veterans. Delegates enrolled and organization formed as Senator Berry of Arkansas and General Cleland A. Evans of Georgia spoke.

Enos Conningham Dies Then Revives After Grief

In East Strounspona Pennsylvania on April 25 Enos Conningham appeared to die from grief causing his wife to faint. A physician declared him dead and the family mourned. Two hours later he revived at his bedside and his condition is reported to be improving.

Enos Conningham East Strounspona Mr. Conningham Canningham

Arrests in Cedar Lane railroad robbery case

The er Ost ac y Ecannelistic Work S24, dele Tateren peed, Rreavng, April by Abe Lorzard and Daniel Weinnels were arrested here today on the charge of being implicated in the robbery of Cedar Lane station on the New Holland railroad. The accused were taken to Lancaster this evening.

Abe Lorzard Ox-Oatiaw Daniel Weinnels Welel Mountaineer Cedar Lane New Holland Lancaster

Contract Fight Over Casino Theatre Star Ends Season

Pumaperecha reports Miss Lillian Ricaelline will finish the season with the Casino Theatre company in New York on June 2, after a year ending November 10 with renewal talks amid claims of signature fraud. Miss Russell alleges coercion and vows not to sing. Canary and Lederer threaten injunctions as Miss Ricaelline considers offers, including possible engagement with Mr Abbey while other managers press their case.

Pumaperecha Lillian Ricaelline Canary and Lederer Casino Theatre of New York Russell Abbey Canary & Lederer Abber Mills Russell Wan Vaylog Shere Waa Dangry & Lederer Bohi Konell Miss Rowwell Boston Poon

Tariff Bill Debated Amid Protests and Emergency Measures

The House debated the tariff bill with Aldrich denouncing it as a destructive blow to American industry. A Populist resolution on peaceful assembly in Washington stalled, while yesterday’s session included Chinese treaty discussions and proposals on consular fees. The day ended with adjournment at 3:15.

Aldrich Rhode Island House Finance Himsell Platt Connecticut Senate Mesars. Herman Rep Abe Cannon

Tower in Chalcis Leaning but Standing After Quake

Atlanti Times correspondent reports Chalcis capital of Euboea severely hit by earthquakes. Twenty houses destroyed and the new cathedral badly damaged. A tall Venetian tower swung violently, toppled an adjoining wall yet remained upright with no damage to itself.

Chalcis Loxspon Atlanti the Times Chalois Euboes

Bi partisan election inspectors in Marion Indiana

Governor Flower orders new tin plate coat for 109000 and employ cr ands as part of election inspector plan. Marion, Indiana faces reform amid bi partisan oversight efforts.

Flower Low Tork Iil Marion Ind

Health officer bars Coxey marchers at Washington line

In Wassisetos on April 25, Dr Hammett, DC health officer, will meet the Coxey army at the district line. If sickness suggesting contagious disease is found among marchers, the entire force will be quarantined before entering Washington for the May 1 demonstration.

Washington Wassisetos Coxey Hammett District of Columbia Teommonweel Army

Dynamite explosion targets Ohio doctor's office

Thintown was shaken by an explosion that blew up the office of Dr. J. W. Cochrang on Monday. No one was injured though dynamite was used. Dr. Cochrang is a well respected resident of the area.

Mantis Thintown J. W. Cochrang

Strikes in Sosnowica See National Troops Deploy

Thousand troops occupy Sosnowica as disturbances intensify with sixteen strikers killed and many wounded. Soldiers repeatedly fire on mobs, and the town’s prison overflows with rioters detained.

Sosnowica

Speculation on India's Mint Reopening Sparks June Talk

The Times reports rising speculation that the Indian mints may reopen in June. Some sources say reopening is likely while others deny changes, yet easing Indian treasury pressures and payments abroad fuel the debate.

Loxpox the Times

Visitors from New York plan Scranton coal tour

The New York Retail Coal Dealers Association, 150 to 200 strong, will visit Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys May 24 25 with a half day trip to Carbondale and Honesdale. Charles T. Leonard and George J. Eltz led talks with local officials and outlined arrangements for the excursion and social events in Scranton and back to New York.

New York Wyoming and Lackawanna Valley Scranton Carbondale Honeydale Charles T. Leonard George J. Eltz Sicnraion Association J Seldon Swisher Paenger Jersey Central Railroad Leonard Elie Triduse Wilkes Derre Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company Plymouth Nanticoke Old Point Leonard Wasi Mr. Kite Jersey Central

Brazilian refugees report brutality aboard Portuguese ships

Open letters reach President Saena Pena detailing brutal treatment of Brazilian refugees by Mindello and Alfonso de Albuquerque officers. Three Brazilian officers are said to have been badly cut by anger.

Portugues Buenos Aiers Nacio Printe Saena Pena Mindello Alfonso de Albuquerque Angres

Fatal shooting at Mix Run leaves Warren Mix gravely hurt

A fatal shooting occurred at Mix Run in Euronym county this afternoon between neighbors Robert Clark and Warren Mix. Clark reportedly shot Mix in the groin with the bullet exiting the back. Mix is alive but not expected to recover. Clark was arrested.

Euronym Mix Run Robert Clark Warren Mix Clark Mix Mixia

Washington Notes and Political Appointments Update

The government leans toward a compromise over Pacific railroad disputes. Virginia court of appeals is urged to admit practitioner Bel en Lockwood before the Supreme Court. Ex-Representative Vorans' nomination to be interstate commerce commissioner advances to the Senate.

Pacific Railroads Min Belen Lockwood United States Supreme Court Virulnia Court of Appeals Vorans Laws Senate

Notable English Sculptor Raomikers Maurice Joy Exhibits

English sculptor Maurice Joy, decorator of national reputation, shown in Philadelphia and New York. Mrs Caroline Pastor Clarke, sister of Tony Prator, attends in New York while General R Granger, retired U S Army, marked his age in Washington.

Raomikers Maurice Joy Philadelphia New York Caroline Pastor Clarke Tony Prator Washington R. Granger United States Army

Major Polish Iron Workers Strike Sparks Turmoil

In Warsaw on April 25 a large strike by miners and iron workers disrupted the Petrikan district of Poland. The unrest led to serious clashes and casualties as workers protests intensified.

Ers Poland Warsaw Petrikan

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and Washington region

Forecasts show Eastern Pennsylvania with fair skies and variable winds with a hammer near the cedar. Western Pennsylvania expected fair conditions with easterly winds and slightly warmer readings in the northern area.

Washingtox Thurmlay Pennsylvania Harmer Cadar

Parasol Prices Highlight New Designs in Moire and Frame

Local shop lists weekly parasol prices featuring White Moire at 2.00 and White Suraek with White Flandle and Frame. The notice emphasizes latest designs and new materials.

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