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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1894

Page

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Tariff Clash Deepens Over Cuban Trade and Sugar bill

Washington debates a new tariff affecting Cuban trade with El Nacional warning Spain may denounce the treaty. Treasury officials find minor errors in the free list provisions while Senate and House wrangle over shifting the sugar bill. Chairman Wilson aims for Europe trip then early fall campaigning, health concerns linger as Congress stalls.

Maprio Nacional United States Snor Becerra Spain Cuba el Nacional Washington Pariff Treasury Cuarlalbie Bond Wuich Theo Senate Svain Nottingia Blickburo House Democratic Managera Seoxtor Gor- Man House

Alix A Mare Stuns at Washington Park Record Attempt

Alix ridden by Ma Dowell clocked 2.05 for the mile at Washington Park, aiming to beat Nancy Hanke’s 1899 track record. Onlookers called it the finest trotting effort in years as the track ran two seconds slow and windy conditions eased before the run. Dowell hinted Alix could reach 2.08 or better later in the season.

Chicago Alix Monro Salingary Washington Park Nancy Hanke Hovermen MaDowell Nancy McDowell Ovrtila Hudson River Driving Park Povonkeersig N. Y Hao'laon River Dilsy Despain Ella Bhidy Paycha Oc. Mn Wilkes Gold Nat Hiemette Gilddust Ewarseustseetecensore Miss Woolsey Harry B. S Lom Scott Frank C. Bik Wescacisteeseay Dia Porrittee Purae Br.b Mr. Brown leDonald Greeseseee Brem Cael Don Vise Ateneceterneas & A King Darlington Sernton Bel WAL Cecapene Ucs & Ik Wilke Bres

Comevites Threaten Litigation Over Militia Actions

An unclear telegram from Hyatte ville lawyer Ralston reports that Governor Brown will shun habeas corpus trials and release men. the note hints at damages and a dispute over militia losses in Virginia. The fragmentary text references Newcastle mining and a leader, with mentions of Sargon and the Virginia militia.

Virginia MassiLtoy Astore Stark Newcastle J. B Cozy Ralston Hyatteville Brown Sargon Virginia Militia

Narrow Escapes on Vandalia Road Wreck Near Pooshontas

The New York fast express on the Vandalia road from New York to St. Louis derailed two miles west of Pooshontas Illinois at dusk. The engine three mail cars and baggage car left the track and turned over. Engineer Monafco fireman Dickinson and four postal clerks were injured but no crew or passengers were killed. The wreck torn track forced the remainder of the train to be routed via Baltimore and Ohio to Southwestern.

St. Louis New York Fael Express Pooshontas Til Boss Coxehes Monafco Dickinson Baltimore

Arrest of Harry Clayburgh in Altoona Bank Case

In Altoona on August 21, Harry Clayburgh a clerk at the Second Nations Bank was arrested on charges tied to a plan to defraud the bank. The investigation links ex cashier Gridner to the scheme and hints at further arrests as details emerge. Kristy J White a local wholesaler seeks time to settle creditors after the bank suspension. Wapite, son-in-law of the bank president, faces debts tied to the bank's shutdown.

Altoona Second Nations Bank Harry Clayburgh Mink Moybrey Miller Girdner Harry Claybingh Second National Tok Gilkingon Creative Agency Pitteburg Grdner Clabsosh Miller Kristy J. White Second National Bank Tim Wapite Levan

Daughters to Receive Share in Estate Dispute

Judge Coffey of the probate court ordered the daughters of the late Mrs Theresa Fair to be awarded their share of the estate. Mrs Hermann O Irichs and Miss Virginia Fair of New York will receive about 1.5 million. Brother Charles Tecaoon opposed the distribution under the will, cannot claim the $500000 before age 90. he is about 29.

San Francisco Coffey Theresa Fair Hermann O Irichs Virginia Fair New York Charles Tecaon

Rival quarry owner shoots at neighbor among Urey mines

August 31 at the Urey mines in Pa a quarrel between rivals over the 18 year old daughter of Thomas Bellis superintendent of the Urey Ridge Coal Co ends with Rob ert Batani fleeing after firing a pistol salvo at William Wood. Wood survives though forty bullets lodge in his body and Batani heads toward Altoona with money.

Lexcampsett Robert Bellani Asbotgon William Wood Urey Mines Thomas Bellis Urey Ridge Battani Altoona Wood

Miscellaneous Writings From a Troubled Era

A杂集 of early 20th century dispatches reports on ship fleet warnings about diminishing Sea Inland scales, a fatal shooting at Morris Creek West Virginia, and a mine boss killed by John Foster. Secret Service tests reveal 70000 due bills circulating as currency in Kansas. Various notes include Baltimore’s Abraham Dorf elected grand master, Lizzie Patterson’s forgery sentence in New York, and a ladder of accidents on rail lines in Terre Haute. The Massan ship Josephine Elliott sails Bermuda Pensacola halted due to captain’s typhoid, while a Minnesota balloon incident and Chicago banker Edward Dreyer guarded home are noted as threats loom.

Bering Sea John Foster Henry Jon Morris Creek W. Va United States Secret Service Kansas Abraham &. Dorf Baltimore Grand Lodge of St. Louis Lizzie Patterson New York Alx Leo Palmer Sherbourne Minn Edward & Dreyer Chicago Polles Josephine Ellicott Bermuda Pensacola Massan Charles Cowman Terre Haute

China ready to let dynasty fall says Japanese ally in Shanghai

An Imperial diplomat reports Chinese people ignore the fate of the Tartar dynasty as tensions rise in Asia. A British ship sinking and the Kow Shing incident prompt a court inquiry. Tokyo claims loyal volunteers stand ready with 80 000 troops and 47 ships while China’s unity wanes.

Japan China London Times Shanghai Bhat Niniwe Wen Kow Shine Houvravle RK Fremantle Ivommand Amore Jean Mike Tim Feuch Boglieh Canton Riversipge JR W Weno Wasson Wasuington Tokyo Oval Court of Inquiry Korea Britain Admiratine

Crime Unearthed in Pennsylvania Obscenity Case

Charles C Rickereau, 17, arrested in Linewater by Anthony Comstock for sending objectionable literature. He waived a hearing before United States Commissioner Craig and was held in 1000 dollars. Dele linner, 30, of Lancaster, charged with printing the material, to be tried at Lines ter under federal jurisdiction. Comstock says arrests mark a major uncovering of vile matter suppliers.

PuinapeLpria Charles C Rickereau Diad Linewater Anthony Comstock Waa United States Craig Dele Linner Alao Lancaster Comsiouk Linester Cimatock Pennsylvania Young Ricker Don

Local Posters Nabbed in Lavinia Postal Case

A Lancaster post office official reports seizures and warnings after a violator network distributed leaflets. An individual named Teale from Habberly, New York, confessed to obtaining pamphlets from the group, prompting arrests of Lafoaster violators and a broader inquiry led by Assistant Postmaster Albright.

Clerkin Lapenster Albright Lancaster Comsatock Rickerson Teale Habberly N. Y

Pittsburg Governess in Crisis After Broken Engagement

Mary Adams, 23, a governess from Mercer County, Pa, employed by Mrs John E. Cuns in Pittsburg, Pa, attempted suicide by poison after receiving a letter ending her engagement to a man in Milwaukee. She was found at the house and is recovering.

Pittsburg Pittsworg Mary Committeenichola Joha E. Cuns Mercer County Mao

Suspected Infanticide Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict

Sebring, a Rush Township native, faced murder charges for allegedly killing an infant by boiling it in a kettle. The verdict of not guilty was reached at 4 o clock after the jury deliberated following Mrs Sebring's corroborated testimony and surrounding circumstantial evidence. The case drew strong public interest in Sugbaana County.

Sugbaana Charerd Marder Froepes Scranton Sebring Woom Toen Do'vlock

Desperate arrest ends in fatal shooting in Cuester

In Cuester Aug 21 an officer attempted to arrest Edward Saxson, a black man accused of injuring another. Saxson allegedly struck the constable with a knife, wounding him in the face, chest, and stomach. The officer, in self defense, fired and killed Saxson. Saxson had reportedly threatened to kill any officer.

Cuester Lansowne Boronyl Edward S.xson Saxson

Welsh Mountain Outlaw Abe Boasird Faces 22 Charges

Lancaster Pa August 21 a grand jury returned twenty two indictments against Abe Boasird the Welsh mountain of law charged with receiving stolen goods felonious assault and burglary. After release he preached evangelical lectures across Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Abe” Boasird Buzzrd Embriard Pennsylvania

Knights Gather for Grand Lodge and Regional News

Nearly 600 Knights of Pythias attended the Pennsylvania grand lodge in York. Pottville will receive a new water supply from a local business firm. A premature explosion at Harwood mines near Hazleton killed John Clark. About 2 600 German Army survivors paraded in Allegheny City. David Broadwick was struck by a train near Spring and left critically injured. Benjamin Machemar was appointed postmaster at Trevoron. A Pennsylva nia freight wreck damaged 18 cars at Chester Valley. Henry Murray near Lobahow hanged himself after failing to feed his family. Mrs L D Berger of Philadelphia was injured in an incident at Hotel Shekilimy Mountain. Phcodeay Full et shot a railroad signalman at Pottsville after distressing thoughts.

Columbia Lancasteria Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania Grand Lodge York Pottaville Harwood Mines Bear Hazleton John Clark Allegheny City David Broadwick Christian Kramer Trevoron View Bejamin Shekilimy L. D. Berger Philadelphia Phcodeay Fullet Potteville

Spinners Strike Paralyzes Five Mills in Fall River Area

Fall River and New Bedford mills suspend as five more plants close amid a broad textile strike. Howland firms resume soon, treasurers split over winter lockouts, and operatives denounce the Particulars bill while demanding legal provisions.

Howland Fall River Bristol Ranning Simuay South Park

Fire at Freight Depot in Cincinnati Destroys Property

A big four freight depot at Toird and Wood streets burned this afternoon. The tailing was two squares long with contents and Wagner sleepers valued at 500000. The fire spread due to building material, several frame structures near the depot were damaged though extinguished. About twenty Wagner w here cars were destroyed. Fireman Ralph Broft was killed by a falling wall. The blaze is believed started by a freight traveler.

Cincinnati Toird Wood Street Ratulph Broft Wasi

Assault collapses Superintendent Cope in Wilkes-Barre incident

Superintendent David Cope, overseeing a new road project from Four Points to Bear Creek, was fatally injured when Italian laborers employed by him attacked him during a confrontation that began with two workers fighting. He attempted to break up the quarrel when struck and killed.

Overpowered Superintender Wounded as Foes Flee

The assailants overpowered the superintender and left him insensible with a broken arm and a head wound. The Talians fled to the mountains, and pursuers are in pursuit.

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Riotous Anarchist Meeting At Phenix Bell

Newark crowd packs Phenix bell hall as Anarchists Charlies W. Mowbray Emma Goldman John Edel man and Mrs. Roda deliver radical talks. John Edelman opens with fierce attack on law and order while Goldman speaks an hour on anarchistic topics. three detectives and Captain Glori stand by.

Newark Cvrtel Phenix Bell Charlies W. Mowbray Emma Goldman John Edelman Mrs. Roda John H. Elelman Law and Order Charles W. Mowbray Glori Preeines

Little Heroines Sacrifice Skin Graft For Injured Brother

Two sisters aged 9 and 11 offered to donate cuticle for skin grafts to aid Jain Reilly, badly hurt when a mine car mangled his abdomen. Dr. McFadden and staff performed the operation, removing fourteen slivers of cuticle and applying them to the boy as relief and healing progress.

Scranton Tribune Pittston McFaddeo Jain Reilly McFadden McKeaven Hileman

Walters Tragedy in Reapine Pa Wife Shot Dead

Reuben Walters 55 killed his wife at their 613 Pinestreet residence this afternoon then tried to shoot himself. Neighbors say a long quarrel over his drinking had preceded the deadly outbreak and a bystander restrained him before he could finish. Walters was arrested and held.

Reapine Reuben Walters Walters Triae John R. Miller

Atlanta to Norfolk for repairs and new naval orders

A stray item notes Atlanta will travel to Norfolk for repairs and an official proclamation of River and Harbor measures. It mentions a $10 reward for apprehending a deserter, officer postings for the cruiser Ark, immediate manning of Atlantic life saving stations, and various federal confirmations and nominations including William A. Beach and William L. Marbury.

Frank Swift Newark

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey calls for fair weather with northeasterly winds. Western Pennsylvania expected to be fair and warmer with variable winds.

Wastington Pennsylvania New Jersey

Blankets and borders advertised with prices and colors

A classified item lists various blanket cases from Webster Scar let Kenwood Reliance Hampden and Rio Vista with wool content and color borders. Prices range from $1.35 to $8.00, with quantities and regional locations including Sacramento and California. Crib blankets in all sizes feature latest patterns and borders.

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