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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1897

Page

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Thorn Guilty of Murder in Queens Trial

Martin Thorn convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of William Gulden Supp. Jury stood 3 to 3 on six ballots, then 7 to 5 on the final vote. Defense argued Mrs. Nack framed by killer tale. motion for a new trial denied. Sentencing pending.

New York Martin Thom William cChaldensupe Mra Weedlelife Thor Thorn Ora Chen Sat Cape Naech Phopn Ehine Eich Tevine Rowdy Rowdy 6 Direct Charge Against Mra Nookane Ureer Thorn Weber Mere Steorh Judie Maddox Worl MPA Queens Woodside Criage Howe Nuck Guiden- Supp Min Younes Maddox HMIA

Spain Offers Settlement in Ruiz Widow Claim

Washington reports Spain proposes to settle the widow Mrs Ruiz claim for 825000 as a compromise. The State Department may advise acceptance or offer 40000 as the alternative. The issue concerns whether indemnity is due for the Philadelphia dentist Dr Rule and alleged prison conditions.

Washington, D. C Spain Dr. Rule Hutz United States Dilibusters Friendlinas Syatis

Rosy outlook in Spanish mission reports from Cuba

A garbled dispatch from a Spanish minister via Dr Congee in Philadelphia reports positive feedback on reforms. The governor general and allies aim to push changes, with chambers of commerce rallying public support and expectations of quick benefits from vaccination and public spirit.

Washington Diakert Congee Philadelphia Ian Cuba Chamber of Commerce

Mr Day Declines Attorney General Post Report Denied

Washington reports of Mr Day's possible appointment to the attorney generalship were rebutted by Assistant Secretary Day. He said the President had considered him but declined the offer due to insufficient standing. Day indicated he would continue his current duties with the State Department.

Washington State Department Lotte Tine Day Wremit

Small dealers to hit back against rivals in New York area

The note says small dealers plan a counter push as promoters of Innovation face competition. Trade is described as shifting, with many locals traveling toward New York, risking reduced business for nearby towns. An unrelated report notes Collins faced delay due to insufficient evidence and was released to federal authorities.

Minna Leek New York Collins Sylvester Lottiy Titony Anil Upitod Bates Bliokis Evidietes Federad

Local Scene Briefs Include Theaters And Waterfront Injuries

A scrambled excerpt notes Jace Bienen and Niki at a theater, with mention of a boat incident near a pier. Water damage and deck destruction are cited, while cafe tones and other establishments appear in a surrounding urban setting.

iKeenvuaio Edie

Cornell Chooses G A Vannere as General Athlete

The text indicates Cornell engaged G A Vannere of Chicago as a general athlete adviser or organizer for their athletic program. Details are limited in the fragment.

Corelli Milleen New M Cornell G. A. Vannere Chicago

Steamship Arrivals Report From New York

Movements of ships to New York listed with arrivals from Paris Southampton Weelernland Antwerp and Spree Aromeu. Cleared ships include Paris Southampton Antwerp and others with port dockets for Bouth ward and Amwerp.

New York Mov Paris Southampton Weelernland Antwerp Pallet Spree Aromeu Bouthward Amwerp

Congress Preparations Show Split Over Currency Reform

Weehington November 3 Members of Congress arrive for the regular session as leaders from both parties hold back. Democrats and their free silver allies oppose majority plans while Speaker Cannon warns reforms depend on revenue and tariff measures. The appropriation committees expect to report bills before Christmas holidays.

Cameron West Mondas Nepal Vieupit Dew Aborilas Goran Theatre Chenin cl Dbiserlers

Twenty Dead In A Gale Off London Coast

Twenty bodies washed ashore as a severe gale rages along the coast. Dozens of wrecks reported and many vessels feared lost or damaged amid high seas and shifting storm conditions.

London Eoas Beaumer Thawleieon Heyal Aoverion Noel Cnaptedn St Dole

Counterfeit Coin Case Reported in New Jersey

In New York officials report a case of a woman found with counterfeit currency, linked to a New Jersey counterfeiting operation. On a Saturday an alert led to the discovery of fake notes totaling several dollars hidden in a pocket, with investigators tracing the scheme to a suspect described as shadowed and connected to the alleged ring.

New York Nor New Jersey

Burial in San Francisco for Mop Thenein Cardosa

The article reports the burial of Mop Thenein Cardosa in San Francisco. It notes the body weighed over ten pounds at death and describes the effort to move the large casket, including an oversized hearse and a lengthy funeral procession. The deceased left a widow and five surviving children.

San Francisco Cal Mra Codom Marie

Unclear sports clash described with names and places

Fragmentary report mentions Birmingham and Seoul with players possibly named Rog and Mads Mute. Details are unreadable. no clear outcome or event specifics are available from the text.

Tragic Fire Claims Life in Fort Miew Incident

A fatal kitchen fire in Fort Miew tightens safety concerns as a woman named Johnston perishes after her dress ignites. Firefighters report clothing rapidly burned away as flames engulfed the scene.

Tronion Mi AL Johnston

Morristown Progress Report on Naval Battalion Resignation

The text notes a resignation of Franck Heilmawe from his command of a battalion in the State Naval militia in Philadelphia. It mentions Adouloye Chegorad Blewart and a transition of leadership.

Morrisiurg Adouloye

Lowell and Magele Godfrey Involved in Gas Incident

The report notes Lowell Mase and Mi Hranik A. Keith along with Magele Godfrey in a gas related incident. Details are unclear but indicate a committed act described as wuletde. The event references November and involves unnamed parties.

Lowell Mase Mi-Hranik A. Keith Magele Godfrey Wuletde Qeonteos

Man tries to kill himself after five months of marriage

Young carpenter William J. Dontey, jailed on a complaint by his father for threatening his wife Anna May Moldita, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the breast on Tuesday. A 22 caliber bullet lodged near the heart and was removed. Dontey had said their life was peaceful at first but deteriorated after moving to Rail tad street when he lost work and grew despondent.

Wilkes Arto J. Dontey Young Carpenter Mointey N. Melding Dantey Anna Railtad Street Thin City Kat Mist Vite Phily Wats Ayrier Cale Wwe Dalate Eoores Ianor Daly Micket Ives OS Omer Taly Averague—tyen Hotrre Edward Mobauahlin

Peruvian Threats Reported in Policy Dispute

The state department has learned that Peruvian authorities threaten American interests around Victor Miettopol and a Quixote styled revolution. MacCond's attorney warns that if demands are not met the Peruvians may impose sanctions or detention, risking prolonged trouble.

State Department Victor Miettopol Belle OF

Deadly Wood Alcohol Poisoning Hits Mapleeville Area

Seventeen men died and seventeen more fell ill after drinking a wood alcohol mixture in Selmi reportedly brought by a farmer and distributed via the Mobile extension. The hoax drink caused rapid illness and fatalities among residents, with authorities investigating the supply chain and cause.

Mapleeville Alu Reese Selmi Hin Andemon Eirinkine Tadten Wanker Ivan Leohul Ieee

Hilliard Tournament Noted Upsets and Scores Report

The Sed Voorth event features Stig, Sutton, and Sutton leading as stars. Sutton posts a 47 point seventh game with strong performances from Pad and Offord, while Closer play yields a 2044 high. The afternoon schedule promises matches including Herndon and Bitton, with Dale and Shoreton to compete in the evening.

Stig Mardiver Fepumm Ciirden Wangert Iftenegaviees Chidibay Seton Peilty Amd Stiles Adobe Che Bette Hervenn Theefer Bitton Shoreton Dale

Lizzie De Kalb Takes An Airing In Murder Case

An Illinois-Norristown style dispatch reports no new sensational developments in the Clemmer DeKalb Kaiser murder case. Miss Lizzie DeKalb has not produced the expected confession, though she has spoken with the district attorney and her counsel. A drive to the murder scene was arranged with officials to corroborate statements and locations.

Kaiser Gulf Mills Crammer Lizzie Norristown Clemmer-DeKalb Mre Riker Misa Dedtalb Teorowenes Gull Mills Brilgenort Clemmer Afies DeKalb Mikes DeKalb Chovernor Hastings Newark Clemmner Lemmer Witsoe Chemmer Catherine

Untold Cemetery Turmoil and Deserted Tombstone Incident

A report describes a disruptive act at a cemetery where Sigvud tore his wife’s tombstone during a nighttime melee. Police seek Nathaniel Cares, a farmer, amid tensions over a grave site and alleged threats. The incident follows Thanksgiving rituals and involves accusations of desecration and family quarrels over burial markers.

Sigvud Ox Fellows Nathaniel Cares Cores

Delaware Sreakwater Del Noy Die

A garbled report depicts a shipwreck near Delaware with crew frightened and the vessel aground in rough seas. Authorities or witnesses describe water depths and possible salvage actions as tides shift.

Delaware Genel Iren Wien

Chloe Now and Then in Dramatic Fight Report

The report outlines a chaotic bout where Hyan dominates from the start and delivers a decisive finish as the crowd reacts. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a clear winner and lopsided action throughout.

Chloe Awe Rai Wes

Captain Carter to Bo Court Martialed Washington

Secretary Alwer announced dismissal of Captain Carter and engineer officer Carin amid accusations tied to Trveculariohes and Thonwit Darber projects in Cheabin, with the case proceeding in Washington.

Carter Washington Reiretary Alwerbak Copan Chetlin Carin Cheabin

Bah Franelee Charity Game Report Confusing Fragment

An OCR fragment describes a charity game involving Bah Franelee and Kealiimoret with unclear details. Mentions players Moore Tuiner Hadid Lou and white team elements, but text is garbled and many names are uncertain.

Kealiimoret Heereethan Pork Toes Moore Tuiner Hadid Atid Lou

Firing at Officers Injures Woman in Wilkes-Barre

Constable William Davis and Daniel Curtin attempted to arrest Josef Hants and George Bison at a Morgea boarding house. Officers were resisted as inmates blocked entry. Davis was struck and fired his revolver. A bullet hit Mrs. Putak, sister-in-law of the proprietor, in the arm and chest region. her exact prognosis is unclear.

Wilkes-Barre Willam Davis Daniel Curtin Morgea Josef Hants George Bison Davie

Tragic Cabin Fire Kills Cumberland Couple and Grandson

In Allegheny equity near Piney Plain a log cabin fire claimed the lives of Caroline Nerrie, her husband, and their grandson Famuel. Bodies found across a stove. authorities suspect tramp intruders from Martinebiure jail linked to a robbery.

Cumberland Mil Noy co—Mie Caroline Nerrie Ler Famuel Piney Plain Allegheny Equity Erin Martinebiure

Wellington Sues The American Over Senate Bribery Allegations

Baltimore dispatch reports United States Senator George Wellington of this state filed a lawsuit against Felix Agnus publisher of The American for 100000 in damages. The grand jury investigated allegations of patronage and attempted influence on federal elections tied to Chinese exclusion era politics.

Baltimore United States Georgee. Wellington Lowlay Grand Jury Charset Baltimore American Arthun Felix Agnus The American Wellington Seaton Wellingtean Wiaseal Lopetiier Ron Washington Regator Nm Segiotoriil Apie Put- Piha Banihor Welhinietads Ise Chovernor Llagat United State Sengte Tian PSN

Expedition Postponed by German Government

Berlin reports the German government delays sending a warship to reinforce its fleet in Chinese waters. Instead the ship will stay, while financing to unpaid claims remains under discussion. Baron von Buelow provided Ambassador White with a satisfactory explanation of Germanys intentions.

Berlin Eiail Bikedens Ales Falee Glton Barrn von Bulow United States Andrew D. White Germany Hiayth

Pimlico Race Notes Mixed Results From Baltimore Meeting

A garbled race report from Pimlico describes several events with winners like Warretta and Samer in different races. Mixed names and unclear phrases indicate a busy day with multiple finishes and betting activity.

Weather and Local Notes From The Morning Edition

Weather indications today show fair skies and warmer temperatures. Local reports cover the murder trial, court cases, and planned events including a wealth amass meeting and a spring concert with regional coverage of sports and markets.

Valitondal del Maguaines Lenwal del” Lesher Court Loluen World of Bport William Poniedh Firet Bymplony Beason Jackoichine County Whitney Toe

Austrian Cabinet Formed as Resignations Demand Change

The new Austrian cabinet led by Baron von Gnutech von Franzentiven faces a tense political climate as right and left unite against Prime Minister Abraham vies. Calls for a republic and withdrawal of the second chamber rise, with protests and clashes reported in Vienna.

Vienna Baron von Gnutech von Franzentiven

Abandoned on Tie Sea and Aftermath Around New York

Fragmented report recounts a maritime disaster near New York with references to a British observer and various figures. It mentions a wreck, an elite unit, and a river setting while noting a rescue or attempt at salvage. The text is garbled but centers on a significant maritime incident and its immediate aftermath.

New York Jessie Doha Cadly Alain Wales

Frightened to Death Declares Warning in Court

The article reports a frightened individual claiming danger tied to a court case and mentions a home in a hot city. It details a tense moment with a reference to a witness or participant named Melanie Taynes and a police or official response.

iMi Melanie Taynes Luthy Prisbelphi Hot City

Fright at lodge goat triggers panic in Central Village

Local tale reports fear surrounding a lodge goat causing initiations in Central Village Conn. One account describes a frightened caller and a frightened crowd with references to alleged misbehavior and poor training.

Weather forecast with scattered cold conditions

Forecasters anticipate fair to chilly weather with fresh winds and pockets of icy or snowy patches in northern districts. Temperatures likely stay brisk as a cool air mass moves across the region.

England Ube

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