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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1896

Page

2

Fitzsimmons Claims Foul In Sharkey Fight

San Francisco reports Fitzsimmons denounces the Sailors foul tactics and ref Earp. He calls the blow a fair punch landed on the stomach and demands a rematch. Sharkey, badly injured, received medical care and is expected to remain bedbound for days.

Mene-Sharkey Fitzsimmons San Francisco Baldwin Hotel Sharkey Earp Hii Bo Lee Hagan T. A. Bottanzi Rugin Mr. McNaughton The San Francisco Examiner Journal Fitz Eitisens

Victims of Weyler's Order Terrible Hunger in Pinar Del Rio

Havana dispatch reports Bramales in Pinar del Rio province suffer under General Weyler's decree. Over 10,000 villagers die of hunger as public donations fail to reach them. Spanish guerrillas known as the Black Vanguards slaughter those unable to flee or reach safety.

Havana Bramates Pinar del Rio Weyler Bramales Guerrilas

Alleged Vitriol Thrower in Reading Hearing

Henry Staffel faced a hearing before Alderman Krichhmann after being charged with assaulting his wife on a dark street and throwing vitriol. He was remanded to jail in default of 1000 dollars bail as testimony alleged repeated abuse and a lurker sighting near Saturday night's attack. Police found two bottles of the dangerous acid at Staffel's home, which he said were bought to treat chickens.

Reading Henry Staffel Vitrol Krichhmann Staffel Braffel

Alderman Questions Testimony Over Suspected Malpractice

A wary alderman doubted the tale and suggested the man may have bought the item to doctor his wife. The remark reflects skepticism about the alleged conduct and potential motive behind the incident.

Insurance Men Arrested Over Charter Conspiracy

Winsahickon Mutual Fire Insurance officers E Y Landis E D Ebert KR Allebach John M Harley and Alex T Cathcart were arrested on a conspiracy and perjury charge for securing the company charter. Allebach held on 1500 bail Ebert case continued others discharged.

Philadelphia E. Y. Landis E. D. Ebert KR. K Allebach John M. Harley Alex T. Cathcart Wissahickon Mutual Fire Insurance Company Evans State Insurance Department Ebert

Feud in Kentucky Leaves Four Dead in Letcher County

Meagre details reach Middlesboro of a county clash between the Morgan and Harrison families over the recent congressional race. William Morgan and three sons faced William Harrison and two sons after a heated exchange. Gunfire erupted. William Morgan died at first shot, and Jim and Henry Harrison were killed along with Tom and Caleb Morgan, leaving two families ravaged by the feud.

Middlesboro Letcher County Morgan T. G. Colson Harrison John C. White William Morgan Thomas Caleb John William Harrison Jim Henry Henry Harrison Tom Caleb Morgan

Mrs Drayton to wed George Haig in London society

Reported engagement links Mrs Augusta Drayton daughter of Mr and Mrs William Astor to George Haig a 40 year old Scotchman with Haig and Haig whiskey firm London. Newport social visit noted as ploy to gain consent and settlement talks while secrecy surrounds date and formal announcement amid past divorce case involving Coleman Drayton.

New York Augusta Drayton William Astor George Haig Haig & Haig Whiskey Micronmate London Haig Jamieson Newport Borrowe Mise Corbin Austin Corbin Coleman Drayton Tuxedo

Satolli Receives Red Hat at Rome Consistory

In Rome on December 3 the public consistory bestowed red hats on Cardinal Satolli and fellow cardinals from the recent consistories. After prayers in the Sistine Chapel the pope, carried on the sedis gestatoris, greeted by cheers of Long live the pope and Long live the king. A secret consistory followed appointing bishops including Rev. Edward O'Dea of Portland to Nesqually. The king of Serbia attended.

Rome Cardinal Satolli Sistine Chapel Vatican King Edward O'Dea Portland Ore Nesqually Washington Servia

American Girl Heartbeat Heard Through Skull

Paris reports wide interest in a four year old American girl presented to the Academie de Medecine by Dr. Klein of London. After a childhood fall caused brain concussion she recovered but now doctors note the heartbeat audible when listening at the head, a remarkable case prompting further study.

Paris Academie de Medicie Klein London

Woman starves as she says the Lord commands

Sharon Pennsylvania December 3 a striking case from Orangeville Ohio Mary Winters was found near death from starvation in her home. She refused food offered by friends claiming she had been called by the Lord and would obey His will. She had not eaten for over three weeks.

Sharon Orangeville Mary Winters

General Strike Declared by Namburg Dovk Laborers

Dovk laborers in Namburg held several meetings after noon to discuss the refusal of the supervisor to submit the dispute to arbitration. The strikers' committee decided to declare a general strike.

Namburg Dovk Superae Board of Arbitration

Pennsylvania Railroad to Issue Clerical Orders

The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to issue clerical orders in 1897 for regularly ordained clergymen overseeing churches along its eastern lines near Pittsburgh and Erie. Clergymen should apply to the nearest ticket agent promptly, with all applications due at the general office by December 15.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pittsburg Erie

Report of Chief Factory Inspector Good Showing for Past Year

Chief Factory Inspector Campbell reports strong compliance with factory law and no prosecutions needed. Recommends amendments to cover all establishments with male or female workers, boiler safety, school attendance certificates for youths, and reading English requirements. Also suggests sweatshop and bake shop coverage, shorter semi monthly pay, and limits on immigrant work. 6,608 inspections covered 269,580 workers. 1,000 accidents and 77 fatalities noted. In matches, Winston and Hill won a $60 purse. multiple shooters and scores listed.

Flarrisburg Campbell Hastings

Diplomatic response to US Germany tonnage tax

Washington observers report heightened interest among the diplomatic corps as the United States revives a tonnage tax on German vessels. The measure, tied to a Chamberlain inquiry, targets all ships and would fund state revenues, provoking German protest and possible coordinated European responses.

Washington, D. C Germany Great Britain France Mr. Chamberlain United States Commissioner of Navigation Chamberlain von Reichenau

Eloping Couple Seized. Father Attacks Congressman on Trail

In Pineville Kentucky on December 3 J L Christ and Misa Katie Emmal of Middlesboro fled home to marry. William Emmial, the girl's father, attacked Congressman nu G Colson of Middlesboro who was en route to Washington. Emmial drew a pistol but the conductor restrained him.

Pineville J. L. Christ Misa Katie Emmal Middlesboro William Emmial Misa Katie Nu. G. Colson Washington Emmal

Live Bird Shooting Tournament Closes with Records

The Treton New Jersey live bird shooting event ends after a four man contest for 400 dollars. Elliott and Brewer each kill birds to share first prize. Fulford nets 93 birds for second prize while Class bags 92 birds. The final result caps a week of competition.

Treton N. J Fulford Brewer Elliott Class

Methodist Board of Education Reports Strong Year

The annual meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church board of education was held on Fifth Avenue. The report showed success across departments with an income of $86,442 for the year.

New York Board of Education of The Methodist Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue Methodist Church

Iron trade quiet but on the road to improvement

The American Manufacturer notes the iron and steel trade as steady with some activity, yet prices softer than three weeks ago. Week's business was small and trade remains quiet as buyers and sellers avoid pushing markets. Some stockpiles after the election reduced prices in Dessemor ple. Eastern markets show mixed results while Cleveland and Cincinnati report fair to good conditions.

Pittsburg Dessemor Ple Chicigo Cincinnati Cleveland

Scranton Market and Industry Notes in Mixed Trade Data

City and regional business mentions including Connolly Wallace mortgage notes, Vernon Coal Co and Scranton Traction Co amid a Dec 3 market summary. Grain, flour, wheat, oats prices shown with bid and option details, plus provisions and dairy pricing in Philadelphia and New York markets.

People's Street Railway Meee Dickton Manufacturing Co Echoo City of Scranton Mit, Vernon Coal Co Scranton Axle Works Scranton Traction Co Economy Steam

Chicago Grain and Provision Market Summary

Chicago futures show mixed moves across commodities on December 2. Wheat and corn prices fluctuate with December, May, and July contracts quoted, while oats and pork, lard, and short ribs display varied bid levels. Cash grain quotes list mixed values for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and seeds along with pork and lard markets.

Chicago Lord

Buffalo Cattle Market Mixed Quality Prices Shown

Cattle prospects fair for desirable handy kinds with steady activity and varied quotes. Descriptions include common to fair, choice to fancy, and price ranges for packers, heavies, and stags. sheep and lambs show firmness with prime natives around 4.70 to 4.80?

Uffalo

Chicago Market Receipts Show Mixed Cattle and Sheep Activity

Chicago December 3 market report records cattle receipts of about 13 000 head with firm tones across grades. Hogs receipts near 95 000 head with steady to higher demand on heavy packing and shipping lots. Sheep receipts around 600 head with steady market from inferior to choice and lambs around 25 to 5.10.

Chicago

Oil Market Closes With Mixed Bid and Credit Balances

In Ol City Pa on December 3, the option oil market closed with a $1.00 bid and credit balances at 1.08.

Ol City

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