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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

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Cabinet War in Greece New Ministry Formed

Athens April 20 The king summoned premier Delyannis to resign and tasked opposition leaders with forming a new cabinet. It will include M. Falli as premier and MM. Tootoki Simotoulo Skouloudis Colonel Toumados Tricoupis Chripanas Deligeorgis. The premier and war and marine ministers will head to Phiraalos once formed.

Athens M. Delyannis Fp m M. Falli MM. Tootoki Simotoulo Skouloudis Toumados Tricoupis Chripanas Deligeorgis War and Marine Phiraalos

Greece Names New Cabinet Members Amid Turmoil

In Athens April 22 an official list reveals cabinet appointments with Demetrius Rall as premier and minister of marine. The former opposition leader Delyannis asserts he offered to resign to avoid misinterpretation while King George urged formation of a government from the opposition.

Delysnnis Athen Marie Im. Neat Mo Teamavon Finance M, Shmepoule Education M. Carngylincds Interior M. Tuotaoki Demetrius Rall George Europe M. Delyannl Ita Crete Berlin

Desertions as Greek-Turkish fighting intensifies

April reports describe Greek retreat from Volo and Larissa areas as Turkish forces advance from Elassona into Greek territory. Zarkos falls after brief clashes. ammunition captured by Turkish forces. Savannah dispatch notes stampede clashes involving Italian volunteers and Greek troops near Larissa with casualties.

Volo Eva Constantinople Elassona Hae Thimasi Zarkos Larseas Trikhala Turkey Athens Velestine Lariosa Pharsaloe Velestino Velo Pharsalos Larissa Salonica Washington Turkieh Legation Foreign Office Elassona

Turkey's War Claims Boosts Regime in Constantinople

Dispatch from Constantinople on April 2 reports Turkish victories bolstering the regime and raising military spirit while reducing factional tensions at home. The triumphs are seen as strengthening national vitality amid ongoing wartime strain.

Constantinople Turkey

Turmoil Over Greek Turkish Frontiers and Navy Accidents

The article reports on ongoing Balkan tensions with Turkish reform schemes under review and Greece facing indemnity demands. It notes a proposed Turkish gain in Crete revision, the entry of Cane Punta into Turkish control, and calls for a Turkish squadron to support Edhem Pasha in Greece. An Austrian captain observed wrecked Turkish ships at the Dardanelles after naval maneuvers. In Paris, M. Hanotaux outlines East affairs and talks among powers on Greece Turkey settlement.

Nowers Ottoman Empire Turkey Crete Cane Punta Prevesu Gulf of Arta Greece Addshat Baron Saurma von Jeltseh Parle M. Hanotaux

Peace Arranged Between Turkey and Greece Reported

A dispatch from Athens says peace between Turkey and Greece has been concluded. King George is reported to have signed a decree withdrawing the exequature of all Turkish consuls in Greece. The report cites the Milan Sevolo and a Norideutsche Zeitung dispatch dated April 10.

Volo M Greece Turkey Rome Sevolo Milan Athens Hierlin Norideutsche Zeitung George

Hartzell Murder Suicide Ends Domestic Strife on P W B Road

Frank Hartzell an engineer on the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore road shot and fatally wounded his wife at a boarding house and then killed himself in what police call a domestic tragedy. Hartzell 30 and his wife 28 married six years had been separated two months amid alleged brutal treatment. He lured her back to reconcile, then returned with a revolver and carried out the double crime.

Philadelphia Frank Hartzell Wilmington Baltimore Hartzell

Circus scheme to steal diamonds targets wealthy youths

Baltimore April 2 detectives arrest Charles Howland who fled from Philadelphia and lured boys from rich families into a circus con. He claimed a 4000 fund was needed to place them in the show and used forged telegrams to promise a grand life. Preston Crew, 10, stole 700 in gems from his aunt under his directive.

Baltimore Charles Howland Philadelphia Tie James Batley Preston Crew Howland Cyow

Strange celestial visitor sighted over Cape May

Mrs H Tunnel of Philadelphia reported watching a large wall of fire with a halo and crown hovering near the opera in Cape May on a Saturday night. The glow faded into haze to the south, with some attributing the sight to airship activity from the Bermuda steamer.

Cape May N. J H. 8. Tunnel Philadelphia Carroll Hermuda

City council finance chief backs bill on electric lights control

Harrisburg April 2 Chairman Seeds of the Philadelphia city councils finance committee wrote Rep Woodruff supporting his bill to transfer locating electric lights from councils to department heads. Reeds says the present unsystematic setup costs about 1 800 000 yearly to light Philadelphia. Newburg April 2 The residence of Dr EH RB Post was entered by second story thieves during dinner. jewelry and valuable papers were stolen.

Harrisburg Seeds Philadelphia Woodruff Reeds Newburg RB. Post

Otizens Form Sunday Car Association in Toronto

A large gathering in Toronto last night led to the creation of the Otizens' Sunday Car Association aimed at promoting Sunday car operations. The group organized to advocate for running Sunday services.

Toronto

Quay proposes tariff amendments from Pennsylvania constituents

Senator Quay of Pennsylvania introduced in the senate a list of tariff amendments said to be sent by his constituents. The items include duties on crude asphaltum, oils, shells, educational sculptures, certain foods, printing paper, live cattle and more, with notes on re-admission for animals crossing borders. Also reported is a legal suit over the late Howell Osborne's will, with Fay Templeton claiming widowhood and other executors contesting probate.

Quay Pennsylvania Washington Senator Quay Senate Ad Valorem Anil Dingley Boeing New Zealand Berlin Senate Finance Howell Osborne Supreme Court Mary A. Mason Wella Portien Leila Henriques Osborne Church John W. Sterling Templeton Miss Templeton

Groom's Bad Luck Ends in Forgery Arrest

Samuel Davi dow, social figure in Cleveland, is arrested for forgery. He courted Lakewood heiress Mamie Langenau and won her consent to marriage, but her father approved of the match. Upon hearing of the arrest she sent back his diamond ring and asked for her photograph. Davi dow claims innocence and offers to return the photo.

Cleveland Samuel Davlow Davidoy Mise Mamie Langenau Lakewood Miss Langenau Davidov

Disappearance of Two Men Sparks Police Probe in Jamaica Bay

John Kaiser keeper of a fishermen's resort reports two well dressed men hired a boat in the morning to fish in Jamaica Bay and did not return. By night two stylish women questioned him, appeared agitated, and gave names he cannot recall. Police investigate.

Brooklyn John Kaiser OM Mill L. L Jamaica Bay Kalaer

Terrifying hailstorm devastates Rio Verde valley

A San Luis Potosi dispatch reports a severe hailstorm in the Rio Verde valley killing forty one people and crushing crops. In Hacienda twelve farm hands died and hailstones reportedly weighed over three pounds.

St. Louis San Luis Potosi Mexico Globe-Democrat Rio Verde

Howell Osborne's Will and Fay Templeton Contested

George HF Church serves as executor of Howell Osborne's estate in New York on April 29 as a move seeks to prevent Fay Templeton from contesting as widow in the probate proceedings.

Fay Templeton New York George HF. Church

Murder in a Chicago Saloon Sparks Robbery Punch

Emil Soblern saloon keeper at 17 Welle street was shot and killed just before midnight by one of three men who entered to rob. Twenty patrons watched as the killers escaped after firing a bullet into Soblern’s head. Police notified within five minutes.

Chicago Emil Soblern No. 17 Welle Street Sohlern Bohlern

Highwayman Nabbed After string of Teadville Holdups

Ray McCormick of Kansas City, a lone highwayman, terrorized Leadville saloonkeepers for five weeks. He robbed Jim Farrell’s saloon of 100 dollars and jewelry, then Tom Foubinson’s liquor store of 270 dollars and jewelry. Toby Robinson identified him from his masked appearance and led to his arrest. Six revolvers were found on McCormick, and his room yielded the recent booty and attire.

Teadville Cal Ray McCormick Kansas City Leadville Ihe Jim Farrell Tom Foubinson Robinson Toby Robinson

Poisoned by salad linked to infant death in Torrington

Lilla Shepard aged one, daughter of Frank A. Shepard, died after illness following a church supper in Torrington. Early reports blamed poisoning from a canned chicken salad served at the event. An autopsy found gastric enteritis caused by an irritant poison probably in the salad.

Torrington Conn Lilla Shepard Frank A. Shepard

Unclear donation tale leaves county mystery the same

A garbled note describes a mysterious cash envelope to the county treasurer Michard de Son with no identifiable sender or purpose. The text hints at legal pressure but provides few concrete details or locations, leaving the incident unresolved.

Boy Bitten By Dog. Man Killed While Intervening

In New Castle Delaware on April 23 12 year old William Kee son of Davis Kee a tar ner was bitten through the nose by a shepherd dog. Earlier the dog lunged at Noah Higgins nearly choking him. Higgins drew a gun and killed the animal. The boy will travel to the Pasteur Institute in New York for treatment.

New Castle Del William Kee Davis Kee Noah Higgins Pasteur Institute New York

German servant girl Vindicated in breach of promise case

In Corning on April 6 Helena Repmann, a German servant, was awarded a verdict of 500 dollars in a breach of promise suit against Michael Lauterborn. Yesterday a juror visited her and declared his love, asking for marriage, but she declined.

Dome fragment logged in old courthouse removal tale

An April 20 report from Upper Sandusky notes T Lewis Grouse removing debris from the old courthouse dome. A fragment marked Cramer March 1 16 evidenced by John Grom and father Lewis Grove was identified and nailed back to the dome by Grom.

Upper Sandusky T Lewis Grouse Old Court House Cramer John Grom Uecoserd Lewis Grove

Toronto Opens Annual Horse Show With Premier Address

The event began in Toronto on April 2 with the former opening at 4 pm. Premier Wiardy delivered the opening address to a large assembly. Entries include GM Welts of Germantown and Lewis & Watson of Buffalo, among others.

Toronto Wiardy Overdo Welts Germantown Lewis & Watson Huffalo

Liquor Smuggling Ring Sparks Arrests in Talbot County

In Talbot County Maryland authorities arrest 21 men amid a crackdown on illegal liquor sales. The report notes ongoing efforts to replace removed sellers as terms in the house of correction expire and offenders are sent back to town.

Aston, Md Dilictt

More Reforms Promised In Cuba After Pacification Report

April 24 Queen Regent signs decree applying reforms for Cuba after a cable from Captain General Weyler states the western part of the island is pacified. April 26 Senate adopts resolution asking the president to transmit all Cuba related correspondence with consuls since the war began.

Madrid Cuba Weyler Waehlieton Senate Morgan

Confederate Monument Erected in Dallas with Eulogies

A Dallas ceremony unveiled a fifty foot Texas granite Confederate monument honoring Jefferson Davis and generals Lee Jackson and Johnson. Young Jefferson Davis pulled the cord. a Stonewall Jackson statue was unveiled by a granddaughter. eulogies were delivered by John W. Reagan and others.

Davis, Lee Jackson A. S. Johnson Dallas Daughters of the Confederacy of Daling Tivell Texas Jefferson Davis FR. EL. Lee George N. Aldrere Stonewall Jackson H. W., Lightfoot Albert Silley Johnson Norman G. Mittell

New Milport Burned in Western Pennsylvania Conflagration

Fire swept through New Milport along Beoch Creek road near Clearfield on April 29 destroying the post office store of Peter Erhard, D. W. Cathcart’s hotel, A. J. Smith’s dwelling and outbuildings, the Methodist Episcopal church, and a Mrs. Markle residence. Estimated loss is $15,000 with insurance. cause unknown.

Pennsylvania Clearfield New Milport Peter Erhard Postonce D. W. Cathcart A. J. Smith Methodiat Episcopal Church Markle

Death penalty imposed in Virginia for attacked white woman

James Lewis, a colored man, was found guilty of attacking Mrs Ida Meidel in Alexandria and received the death sentence at Fairfax Courthouse. This followed two prior trials with guilty verdicts but hung juries on the penalty, sparking security concerns as Governor O Ferrall sent the Monticelli Guards from Charlottesville to avert trouble.

Alexandria James Lewis Ida Meidel Fairfax Peeting Lewis O'Ferrall Monticelli Charlottesville

Milwaukee Hotels Burned In Early Morning Blaze

Fire destroyed the Schmidt hotel a four story building at 125 Huron street at 1 50 this morning. Guests were awakened as the fire spread from first to second story trapping escape routes. Firemen rescued all fifteen inmates. About two hours later Mineral Springs Park hotel near Riverside park was also completely destroyed.

Milwaukee Huron Street Mineral Springs Park Riverside Park

Colonel Payton's Funeral Held in Haddonfield

The body of Colonel Jesse Payton known as the Father of Centennials is to be buried after simple funeral services in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Rev Edward Miller of St Stephen's Church Philadelphia will officiate. the death occurred early yesterday morning at his home in Haddonfield New Jersey.

Haddonfield N. J Dward Miller St. Stephen's Church Philadelphia Jesse BR. Payton Laurel Hill Cemetery

Two Children Found Dead in River After Disappearance

In Parkersburg West Virginia on April 4 Francisco Vandall five year old daughter of marshal Vandall Creston and Mary Sprouse five year old daughter of George Sprouse disappeared after being seen near the river. Their bodies were found in the Little Kanawha River near a vacant houseboat with injuries including a brutal facial wound and a broken neck authorities believe murder by tramps.

Parkersburg W. Va

Reconstructed Fragment Details Children in Care

A clipped OCR fragment notes that the children had fallen into the hands at nee and that they had been placed under care or custody.

Nee

Valiant Sinks After Iceberg Collision Off St. Pierre

The French fishing vessel Valiant, from St. Malo to Miquelon, struck an iceberg on April 16 and foundered with 73 crew aboard. All boats except one were lost. three men died from exposure and hunger, with cannibalism reported among survivors. The lone boat was rescued by the schooner Victor Mure and reached St. Pierre. survivors suffer severe frostbite requiring amputation.

St. Johns N. F Valiant St. Malo Miquelon Victor Musere St. Pierre

Earth Sinks in Metcalf County Plowing Accident near Bulphur

In Metcalf county near Bulphur Well Albert Poor was plowing when the ground suddenly sank fifteen feet engulfing him and his team. The horses died and Mr Poor was found badly injured. The cause remains unexplained.

Louisville Bulphur Well Metcalf County Albert Poor Mr. Poor

Inhuman Treatment at Eastern Penitentiary Exposed

Philadelphia April 2 A judge led an investigation into the Eastern penitentiary revealing abuses of insane prisoners. Witnesses described Prettis tied to steam pipes for ten months and beaten by Simms and Anderson while Dr Bacon admitted awareness but not reporting. Another prisoner Brown, insane, was beaten by six keepers under Warden Cassidy and left naked in a cold unfurnished cell.

Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary Gordon Evil Amlerton George Preitis Robert Slmms ISM Precis Prettis Simms Anderson Bacon Brown Cassidy

Runaway Circus Horses Cause Injuries in Bireator Parade

In Bireator Illinois during a Ringling Bros parade a team of runaway horses dash through the main street injuring many boys. Two boys, Charles Howell and Joseph Mac Namara, are feared dead with Howell suffering brain injury and Namara sustaining multiple broken ribs and internal injuries.

Bireator Ringling Bros.” Circus Charles Howell Joseph MacNamara

Taylor Sets Denver Memes Operator Speed Record

Tunver April 2 Eugene Taylor, a type operator on the Denver Memes, ran eight hours to a record of 10180 ame. The previous record was 0 ame held by Baker of Seattle. Taylor achieved the feat while working a day’s newspaper copy.

Tunver Eugem Taylor Denver Baker Seattle

Mystery surrounds Cumberland incident as authorities probe woman’s role

Cumberland Maryland reports an unfamiliar disturbance in a main Cumberland area with no clear explanation. Investigators will review the events and determine who is involved and what occurred.

Cumberland Bowen

Connors Knocked Out at New York Fight Card

At the Fifth Avenue Athletic Club New York live bouts saw Md Connors former heavyweight champion of Canute knocked out in the fifth round. Yom Tonking of Astoria L I stopped Jim Judge of Scranton in the fourth round.

New York Wifth Avenue Athletic Club Eningeworth MD Connors Canute Yom Tonking Astoria L. I Jim Judge Scranton

Weather Outlook for New York and Coast Regions

The forecast calls for mild, variable winds and partly cloudy skies in New York today, with cooler rain in western and lake districts. On the Middle Atlantic coast expect increasing clouds and rain followed by falling temperatures and clearing by night. Saturday turns cloudy to partly cloudy and colder with northeast to northwest winds, clearing in western districts by forenoon.

New York Middle Atlantic

Generali New Cabinet and Reform Promises Across Cuba

The Morning News reports a new cabinet formation in Greoen with Benator Quay offering Tarik Amold- Monta as reform promises. It notes Hiatoi legislative work and upcoming sports update plus regional notices from West Side, Lackawanna County, and neighboring areas.

Generali Greoen Benator Quay Tarik Amold- Monta Cuba Hiatoi Feranton National League Scorum Palltortal Washington Govsip the Vine Laboratory Lowh Tice Tmverce Mill Loowl Nealis Shorne Profita Loval West Side Lackawanna Coonunty

Devastation After Guthrie Flood Hits Homes and Farms

Rescue workers in Guthrie Oklahoma push relief as floodwaters recede. Five hundred homes swept away, 1500 people left homeless, property losses near 100000 with farms damaged along the Cimarron and Deep Fork. Deaths and missing persons include several identified and unrecorded cases as rescue parties search the debris.

Guthrie Cottonwood River Tulynergod Ree Nallen Debria Ube Wesley Medill Fanny Ruffin George Owen Frank Moyers Mire Jane Watt Franela Moore Drummond Denis Watson

Poison Deaths Linked to Baking Powder Cake

Doctors in Dayton Ohio report a poisoning incident where Henry Tagoericht and his family were sick after eating cake made with baking powder. Authorities suspect contaminated batter and packed powder caused the poisoning. five children were affected.

Dayton, O Henry Tagoericht Bowen Angerias

Death of George W. Biddle in Philadelphia

The death of George W. Biddle is reported in Philadelphia on April 7. Biddle, a retired prominent member of the bar, died after a period of illness attributed to general debility.

George W. Biddle Philadelphia George W. Bidedie

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