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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1894

Page

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Chinese Loan Ties Draw Berlin Bankers To Li Hung Chang

Berlin bankers and a German syndicate push a large loan option to China through Li Hung Chang as cash for war needs. London and Hong Kong banks weigh £1,000,000 offers with silver payments and low interest amid China’s financing pressures.

Li Hung Chang London Japan Berlin Europe H Engerly Cigniries Jarline, Matheson & Co Premiaent Londoun Chris Merchetts Hong Kong and Stangloal Bank Company China Hong Kong Shangwai Iiver Hine Li Hung Cong Coina Honp- Kong and Shanghai Ato Wa Tient#in

Hill Critiques Senate Move on Filling Vanes Vacancy

A Senate session debated appointing Senator White to fill the late Senator Vanes’s vacancy on the finance committee. Mr Chandler objected to immediate action under the rule. Mr Harris said the issue was one of privilege. Mr Hill urged Democratic unity, faulted no consultation, and warned of packing the committee. The resolution was laid over until tomorrow as congress discussed appropriation bills and tariff proposals.

Rep. N Harris Dem Tenn Senate Chandler Ujent Hill New York Bingler Natli Morrow Wes River Harvor House Murphy Der N .Y Chandler, Manderson Gray Gray To the Free Sugar Bill. Mr. Cosuiler Mr. Manderson Gorman

Blowers and Green Glass Makers Fail to Agree on Wages

A national conference of green glass manufacturers and blowers in Pumapenpata Aug 17 adjourned without consensus on a wage scale. Manufacturers sought a 25 percent cut due to tariff reductions, while blowers resisted noting manufacturers did not raise wagon payments after tariff rise. A new meeting will be scheduled to pursue an agreement, with workers retaining old pay and a portion held back by management.

Los Angees Adu Securite Depan Jipas San Francisco Ang Peking Japan China Ding Roonestern N.Y Hal Braden Browo Hal Red Wilkes Ralph Wilkes Eh, Ambring Mary Muys Seeeee Patotian Holden Ceeree Wether Judge Avastin Gretchen Hixty-sik Bo Seeve Jamea OTTOM Cce Cawreeeen Commodore Laughrin W Claymore B. G Minoie G Tyme Braden Y Brown Hal Gers Muncot Clvay Trotters

Settlement Planned Upon Adoption of New Rule

The article notes that manufacturers are involved and that once the new measure is adopted, a settlement will be reached.

COKERS AT WORK AND LEADERS DENOUNCED AT PA COKER WORKS

Workers who had been on strike in Cony Lisvitiy, Pa. rerouted to accept reduced demands and denounce leaders for false promises. Idle coke plants will be fired up and operated as soon as workers can be found to fill positions.

Conya Lisvitiy Cokerzion

Americans at Bluefields Captain Explains Protection

Reports from Captain ONeill aboard the Marble Bowl at Bluefields say American residents who armed in Celeste Clarence faced no protection from the Nicaraguan government. He warned them not to clash with Nicaraguans or expect protection, and reportedly acted in accord with international law if they persisted.

Wasiunaros State Department O'Neil Marblebowl Bluefields

Miscellaneous New York Flashes From The Era

A mixed bag of reports includes the Georgia Farmers alliance dissolving, anarchist Brome Goldman freed from Blackwell’s Island, and Ot Saratoga hospital conditions for Ir. T. Lovejoy of Adams Express. Walter Tribble confesses to burning a railroad bridge at Antlers Oklahoma. outlaw John Hields killed in Bragee, Ras. Deputy secretary A. W. Lindholm captured in Sweden. school inspectors arrested for graft in Michigan. Hanging of Phil Pettus set for Tuesday. ex-treasurer Simerett returns to Chicago on malfeasance charges. A prison stabbing and boiler-tube explosion cause injuries at Sing Sing and Shelter, N.Y.

Georgia Farmers Alliance Brome Goldman Blackwell’s Island N Guttenberg Sweden Waleh Lichtenberg Davis Liphards Pets Mich Phil Pettus Arkanas Fishback Lin Simerett Switchmen's Mutual Benefit Association

Fire Ravages Hawley Plant As Bucket Brigade Fails

Massive blaze engulfs the Silk company works in Hawley damaging the main edifice and threatening J. & O'Connor Son grist works Taft & Person mill and other frame buildings. No fire department, aid sought from Honea dale. Loss may top £500,000 with 300 plus workers displaced. By 2 am, flames confined to three-story walls though mill interiors burn. Continuous danger to nearby glass works and other properties.

Athough Hanwury Ang Lambert & CO Tide Place Witch Bilk Company Buildidge J. & O'Connor & Son Taft & Person Silk Company Honeadale Boklnesa Wilk Mills Llancadale Hatelly Neerdeil Tie Walla Gles

Miller’s Death by Own Action at Altoona Bank

Bank examiner Miller shot himself in the head at the Second National Bank in Altoona. President Levan and others were shocked. the bank may reopen soon though reports dispute official details. Miller’s home was Mercer. B J Haywood left to take charge of the body.

Alyoona Miller Woo Second National Bank Hiuself Déak Beam Finer Miller Hai Washington

Hawaiian Commission Report Aims for Better Mission

The Hawaiian Commission members Omvieado Samual Partar Wideman and J. Cummings arrived in Chicago en route to Honolulu. They admit their mission fell short in preventing U S recognition of the republic and describe continuing efforts to live under the government while seeking a future remedy.

Omvieado Samual Partar HA Wideman J. Cummings Ohioago Honolulu Republic Cleveland Huguen

Labor unions pledge support to state ticket at joint convention

The Populist and Labor parties held a joint convention in Conpunes on August 17 nominating a full slate for the state ticket. John McBride, president of the Mine Workers' union, announced labor delegates pledged 120000 more workers to back the ticket and that several unions would support without sending delegates.

John McBride Mine Workers’ Union

Review of Trade Signals Mixed Outlook for Tariff Impact

New York August 17 R G Dun Weekly Review of Trade says the new tariff bill may not lift business until next year. Expectation of improvement delayed as much business is deferred. Recovery seen in demand for products and resumption of iron and steel works, but prices remain pressured. Stronger commercial loan demand and silver outlook noted. failures tick up with 220 in the United States and 2F in Canada year over year.

New York R. G. Dun & Cols Weekly Review of Trade Shi Guiands United States

Rumor of Cabinet Shuffle Nears Verification in Capital

A rumor in the capital claims Secretary Carlisle will resign and be replaced by Wilson of West Virginia. No official confirmation is available. A southern congressman notes Carlisle praised the Senate tariff bill, suggesting tensions with the president’s views may push changes.

Wilson Linble Qar- Hule Wasuiaroy Carlisle Mr. Wilson Weet Wirginia Carliale

Thirteenth Regiment Ends Camp With Military Review

Soldiers of the Thirteenth Brigade closed camp with a full dress parade and a governor Pattison reviewed them alongside General Snowden. Adjutant Clinton Conklin resigned prompting a brief stir as officers prepared to break camp at dawn and return home.

Thirteenth Conklin Pattison Clinton Conklin W. F. Tracey Miller Ripple Eiward Bowhim G. Montrose Dupartell Pattivon Springs Harrisburg Snowden Stoff Hewlquarters Wenneslay Kenny Toirldenta T Uey Eayly Surwon Ripplu Pattigon Snowdey Dross Shing Sireotu

Teengh the eheampuent dha whole Lis bein one

Fragmentary OCR reads about replacing toys and towels but the source text is unclear. The piece mentions a championship, replacement items, and a plan to tomorrow. No clear names, places, organizations, or dates are readable.

Military drills and skirmishes featured at camp parade

Soldiers from multiple companies endured a lively brigade drill and mock skirmish, with officers and privates alike praised for discipline. Reported actions included marching, signaling, and a minor baseball injury, while officers and surgeons observed a brisk afternoon of camp activity.

Disputed taxes and family note mark Pottsville meeting

The Lancaster internal revenue office reports receipts of 201.9557 dollars with 88000 forWhinky tax. Mrs Vietor Rhoads of Douglasville is missing after a dispute with a relative leaving four small children. Ginseng roots gatherers sell at per pound near Perkiomen. State association of county commissioners meets in Pottsville courthouse next Wednesday.

Lancaster Internal Revenue Office Vietor Rhoads Douglasville Pottsville Court

Weather Forecast For Eastern Panhandle And Pittsburgh

Forecast for Saturday calls for eastern Panhandle and New Jersey areas with southerly winds and possible showers in the vicinity of the Lake Superior region. Western Pennsylvania may see stormy to cloudy conditions with cooler air and lingering showers likely through the day.

Wastinonos New Jeremy Pennaylvania Thormaaing

Interesting prices to buyers in late 19th item listing

A catalog style notice lists assorted textile goods with prices and borders. It mentions Webster and Kenwood cases, 50 pairs Wampden, Rio Vista California items, and Sacramento California stock, all priced at 8.00 dollars. Crib blankets in all sizes with updated borders and colors are also offered.

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