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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

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Riots in Bohemia as German Quarter Fights Mob

Bloodshed erupts in Prague and Judenstadt as troops fire on rioters. German shops, synagogues, and newspapers suffer damage while martial law is declared. Casualties rise with hundreds injured and multiple arrests. unrest spreads to Pilsen with attacks on German properties and further clashes.

Simnsheil Prague Bohemia Dee Diehl Clerman Etrops Comemand Aizghkew PoUurea Vallee Tnt Aizhkow Woun Li le Smichow Fred German Gymnagium Altataedte Pollos Kinsky Palace Altatendt Thadore Mommsen Baron von Altenthal Reichsrath Gereman Firme Clalin Geran Kingskey Wensels-Imatz Wneth

Kentucky whiskey distillers plan three year output limit

A Louisville Kentucky meeting of distillers discussed reviving production limits to ease warehouse crowding. They propose a three year cap at about 1,500,000 gallons annually, down from historical output near 4,200,000, with five year terms debated.

Louieville Dee Kentucky Distillers Almant

Legislators Held Up in Freight Car Heist

A state House committee member from Atlanta and several representatives were held up Monday in a freight car in the Okefenokee swamps and forced to surrender a large sum. They were en route to inspect convict camps when two men stopped the train and demanded $1000, posing as officials of the garrison.

Atlanta Ennis Thomas Ral Burwell Cannon Bevirton Wamp Scho Aficlais

Contempt Sends Kiowupi Leader to Jail in Missouri

Alo Dee, president of the second section, was ordered jailed by Judge Shackleford of Chewit oor for contempt of court after refusing to turnover $500 in city Waterwerke bonds. Knapp, president of the Standard Shoe, faced judgment as a creditor and saw his seizure upheld. The case involves taking securities from an individual's person.

Jefferson City Alo. Dee Predortek Kinnapp

Rogues and Rapid Play Highlight Madison Square Garden Tourney

In Madison Square Garden on a Wednesday afternoon Jacep Rohaeffer won the fourth game of the Wii tourney. Bulow led early with a 15th inning surge while Daly and Slosson traded points in a tense match.

New Y York Dei Jacep Rohaeffer Madizon Square Garden Eon Bulow Schaeffer Bulian Tutton Maurice Daly Daly Slosson

Varia Journalists John Jackson of the Herald Dies

John Jackson, longtime foreign editor for the New York Herald, died today in Var ia. He served as special correspondent for the Jeannette relief expedition, aiding the rescue of survivors in Northern Siberia and transporting aid to the ill-fated expedition.

Varia Dec John &. Jackson Theew York Herald Bright Jackson The Herald Jeannette Siberia

Paita Solon Pulp and Paper Plant Fails

The Mochehoud Pulp and Paper company in Paita Solon Maine has failed with unsecured claims. The town residents and local creators are affected by the collapse as the company’s decline impacts the community.

Pulp and Paper Company Paita, Solon Dee Mochehoud Pulp and Paper Company Clalma Analitat Hioo Vollange Erent Thia Avotlon Ie Company

Family Tragedy: 9 Year Old Child Ends Life in City Office

A nine year old boy connected to a Wisconsin mail law case died by suicide in his office today, shot through the heart. Officials report family trouble as the cause.

Rowton T. Ke Buecell

Knocks Out Hanley in Fifteenth Round at Helnal Club

Mike Loo ard of New York defeated Jack Hanley of Muffalo in the fifteenth round before the Helnal Athletic club tonight. The fighting was fierce from the start.

Leonard Hanley Rowheater Mike Looard New York Jack Hanley Muffalo Helnal Athletic Club Tenight Merce

Hearing Before the Interstate Commerce Commission on Railroad Time Extension

A lengthy Washington hearing features Morrissey and Cowen trading views on an extension of time for railroads to meet new law requirements. Labor leaders including Samuel Gompers condemn undue extensions while railroad executives urge a measured plan with annual equipment targets. The session ends with mutual accusations and adjournment to continue tomorrow.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Morrissey Worthington Interstate John Weowen Baltimore Congress Omim Ieee Nerhied Lie Tie Morriesey Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firenown Cowen Leeds New York Central Tin Burnington Quinney Clark Chicago Great Western Julius Rocendite Phthadedoth Ninsele Amd Minis Cardinal Cibbons Thos Varhoust Pomis Roaus Chevelanad Lorain Ane Wheeling Eal Read Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Knapp Howls Toronto Baltimore and Ohio Grar Mr. Morrissey Nti

Japan and Annexation Debate Reaches Washington

Dispatches from Tokyo report Japanese protests and diplomatic moves over Hawaii annexation. The United States denies intent to abridge rights of Japanese subjects in Hawaii and lines up formal notes to deter further actions. Washington expects vigorous protest from Tokyo as the issue dominates the diplomatic agenda.

Warrington L-Tor Hopi Washington Japan Flawall Contoversy Brouch Hin Los Dupan Pinner Jin Thie

Dover Bank Turmoil and Mrs Ricker Allege Misconduct

A damaged report describes Dover’s bank failure with Mrs. Ricker accusing the institution’s officers and cashier Abbott of restricting access to records and funds. Investigators examine the collapse to determine misconduct and possible negligence by directors and officers.

M. Ricker Dover Casio Capitul Ateivk Mir Ricker Eli Thether Stockhalters Thore

Miss Starrett Countess Title Disputed in Wisconsin Case

Secret ceremony in Janesville raised questions over Starrett lineage and a Danish countess title. The case centers on inheritance and succession after Captain and Mrs Bershow involvement, with later desertion and a transfer of the tithes back to Mrs. Starrett amid wartime events.

Milwaukes Pee Tienen Doe Vane Speine Lake Janesville Miss Starrett Europe Doneyuk Aed Starmeth Lamans Bersiow Cauit Bershow Denmark Perview Don Fe

Youths Nominated for Univ County Jail Over Train Wreck Attempt

Elivabank SN editor Bee ht accused of involvement with a beam placed on a train line near Elisabethport to wreck a trolley. Jacob Gihach John Decker William Doteen and Hush Brien, all under 21, were identified by the train crew and nominated to the Univ County jail.

Elivabank Bee Jacob Gihach John Decker William Doteen Hush Brien Univ County Jenney Tromto Omwt-Bownd Lane Eligabethport Jine

Trenton Woman Dies After Noon Fire Explodes Near Family

Dew L Mra C L Johnston of 20 Ashmore pronte attempted to save his mother at EL Francie hospital this evening after a gas line explosion at noon caused her burns. Her hair caught fire and flames enveloped her body before help arrived. her 14-year-old son tried to help but could not smother the flames.

Trenton N. J Dew. L—Mra C. L. Johnston Ashmore Pronte EL Francie’ Hospital

Jury clears drug dealer in defrayed affection case

In New York on December 1 a Cherie jury acquitted Peter Van Schuuwek, a drug dealer, of illicit gains from influencing a wife’s affections. The judge declared the ground war unfounded and the unlawfully excessive claim was dismissed.

New York Mie Iheeence Vian Boebwick Peter van Schuuwek Chiewge

Foreign Gossip from Kaela Way on Khartoum and London Sitings

Gossip notes the Khalifa visiting Khartoum and London circles. Mentions Lady Millade widow of a Royal Academy president and Sir Menory Arthur Blake a captain and governor in chief of inmates, with ties to Hong Kong governance.

Kaela Khartoum Millade Royal Academy le Eorlonely London Menory Arthur Blake Ponera Iumates Hong Kong

Engagement on the Stand Forces Clash in Cuba

A Havana dispatch reports a force of insurgents clashing with Spanish troops in Banthi ge de Ciba and La Coetlit with reported insurgent tolls and government losses. Spanish columns suffer casualties while government forces claim 24 killed and 84 wounded. Marquis de Apesteguin arrives in Havana welcomed by the Central Conservative Committee and urges support for pacification efforts.

Marquis de Apesteguin Havana Central Conservative Committee Banthige de Ciba Gulea Basaragedit Horannides Aranjites Evenjents Non Hines Ekiomivhes Apeztegula Mii Quik Dot

Distress in Cuba prompts U S aid debates and powers

In a Washington dispatch dated December, President Kinley seeks congressional approval for another appropriation to aid Cuba and Spain’s subjugated subjects. Reports say General Lee and Captain Blane weigh in on the plan while conditions in Cuba worsen and calls for relief grow.

Washington Dec PresidenccKinley O&k Congress Cal Lee Blane Privasien Fey

Spalding Scandal Sparks Bid to End Fraud

In a dramatic court scene Spalding faced charges over siphoning $280 from the University of Illinois funds. The ex-president pleaded his case as a defense against imprisonment while the court weighs the sentence. In related action, the national stock convention urged Congress to curb ticket and livestock market abuses tied to Western Mimonser rules.

Floux City Dee Congress Ucket

Wor Consolidated Libraries Opens New York Tour

Der h The tourd of eatl Mater today cediled to enter into an perewnent with the New York grafithe lie brary, Astor Lenox and Tilbet foundedie fone. for a Cometh letien vna debian te be erected at Birsant park wl w ooee of 8, din.

Consolidated Libraries New York Eatl- Mater Tolay New York Gruithe Liebrary Astor Lenox Tilbet Birsant Park

Washington Bee Leduanoe Meld Fore Meally Coilred

A garbled report from the federal Supreme Court today notes an action involving Washington, Bee, and Leduanoe. The text is fragmented with unclear dates and details about a defendant or party and several legal actions or procedures.

Washington, Bee Leduanoe Federal Supreme Court

Maritime Arrivals and Names List from Port Ledger

A fragmentary port ledger lists several ships and arrivals including New York entries, Liverpool and Naples calls, with names such as Dec Balford Faris Buuthoampiint Westermond Antwern Alivlatic Gouthampton Ar rived Lattt Naples Ar rived Norman Majestic and multiple New York references, all without full context or dates.

New York Balfod Faris Buuthoampiint Westermond Antwern Alivlatic Liverpool Gouthampton Naples Norman Majestic

Trial of Luetgert murder case progresses with jurors

The Luetgert murder trial advances slowly as the jury selection continues. Only four jurors have been secured so far and the process resumes tomorrow.

Luetgert

Indian Agency Reports Flag Potential Sale of Reservation Lands

Government reports indicate about 16 000 acres of the Pottawattamie and rear Nemaha lands in Kansas may be offered for sale. Agents discuss policy shifts including cash payments and federal funding for farming, roads, and cattle projects to settle treaty measures with Crow Creek and other tribes.

Washington Indian Pottowattomie Nemaha Kanane Mrinie Band Reserve Bpitoly Fort Peck Montana Tdian Akent Credle Teeney North Dakota Timons Winona North Miterney Crow Creeks

Maryland oyster luncheon to Rome by Miss McTavish

Miss Virlia MacTavish plans sending Maryland oysters and terrapins to Rome for an American luncheon on her return to Baltimore. The terrapins will travel alive by steamer via Genoa and reach Rome about the same time as her visit. Mrs. and Mrs. McTavish entertained last winter at the Banding Palace and will host another luncheon serving American varieties.

Haltimnore Dow Virlla MacTavish Maryland Rome Gonos Miss McTavish Mikes McTavish Banding Palace

Races at Baltimore detailed by Bee overview

A Baltimore racing round up notes several results including 3 furlongs Prince TWia winning with Taunton second and Degiown third. Continental and Sagacity place in the 5 furlongs, while Nearst wins the 4 furlongs and Worthworth takes a one mile race.

Baltimore Taunton Sagacity Secon Eliely Toe Milhael

Fire Damp Explosion Kills Thirty in Bavarian Town

A mine fire damp explosion near Stem burg in Homburg, Bavaria, caused thirty deaths and left forty injured. The incident occurred as the Frankerhots committee operated in the region, with Homburg described as a fortified Bavarian town six miles north of oux.

Kadnerhhoutern Rhewind Bavaria Frankerhots Stemburg Homburg Thentel Bavaria Oux

Illness Delays Attendance at Washington Conference

Clhvlaid Deck-Gunitor Tanta suffers a severe cold that worsened into influenza like grippe. He was ordered to go to his physician and will likely remain home for several days, preventing his presence in Washington for the conference.

Tanta

Steamer CHonechil Refloated After Ashore Incident

The steamer CHonechil struck a treacherous trekwater near Pexternas Mening and ran aground. Tug Protector and North America moved the vessel about fifteen feet this evening, enabling extinguishing crews to reach and douse the blaze in the holi that followed.

North America

Employment Plan Aims 2000 Jobs in Aljeona and Philis

The Panaytania Taivaivogd Company announces a project to build a track from Aljeona to Childican with about 2000 jobs created. Phils will provide employment for about 2000 men, targeting a workforce near 454,000.

Aljeona Mee Pinaytania Chidlicain Phils

Unclear historic notices mix of legal and local items

Fragmented OCR text reports a mix of legal actions and local items across areas like Scranton and Lackawanna County. Mentions extend time to comply, construction contracts, a murder comment, a loaded revolver incident, and station house considerations with regional market notes.

Mitoril Loon Allen Mogi Kowlih Scranton Loval—Jane Loval West Side Sabu Lockaweting

Diplomacy Tangles Over Haiti Demands and War Threats

The report from Washington details Germany's demands on Haiti, including 3,000,000 dollars and an apology, seen as humiliating by the United States. President Taft’s administration debates war risks and protection of American interests as Berlin signals no military intent. The Port-au-Prince disclosure shifts to a naval show of force by the United States.

Washington Germany Iuaitt Port-au-Prince Onhlelk New York Emil Luccere Emil Luccere, Sooonml—The Prominice That Mr. Lythilers tTagy Return To Hayti Haltl Lueders Aghod Hattl Watt Count Schwerin Grachiusivy Ofolal Ais Everntiuiliny Bertin Berlin Gagelle Sonl United States Marilelend Port-au-Prines Haiti

Wilmington Harbor Improvement Report Details Costs and Trade

The report on Delaware rivers and harbors urges a major channel project for Christiana Harbor, estimating needed funds from 15,000 to 20,000 dollars for initial work and up to 70,000 for full depth. Domestic trade valued at 25,005,445 with imports at 101,995 and exports at 24,762. Thirty-one vessels operate from Wilmington harbor, with notable tonnage.

Wilmington Del Tee Delaware W. F. Smith Christiana Wilnieington Ehipyania

Mail Office Tests New Slot Machine For Mails

A new slot machine designed to sort registered letters was installed on the mezzanine gallery of the New York post office building. The device measures about two by two feet and duplicates on one tie of the machine. The system aims to process registered mail after regular offices close, seating workers to handle the workload.

New York Measianine Gallery Postotfice Uae

Weather Outlook With Cold Snap and Light Snow Possible

Forecaster notes colder conditions persisting today with a fresh northwest to northeasterly wind. A wintry mix and light snow possible in the southern portion of the area as a frontal system moves through.

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