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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

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Protests in Hawaii and Pension Debates Dominate Senate

In Washington the senate opened with a flurry of pension discussions and Hawaii protest over annexation. Senator Gallinger urged scrutiny of private pension bills while How presented a petition from 2260 Hawaii natives opposing annexation. The chamber also debated relief for Klondike miners and considered private pension measures, adjourning after a long session.

Washington Senate Welle Seneator Gallinger How Hawaii Agaiie United States McBride Wilks Pacific Railroad Committee Kansas Pacific Gear Iowa Thurston Nebraska Benatoy Carter Bhik Wensius Bi Lodee Bil Cullinger A Commissioner of Pensions Min Kew Allen Gallliger

Big Steel Pool and Territory Split Rumors Stir Industry Talk

Philadelphia reports suggest a proposed steel pool would divide U S territories west of the Alleghenies among Carnegie Cambria and competing firms. Western price premiums, feared subsidies, and potential shifts threaten eastern rivals as Lackawanna and others weigh a bid to control both domestic and export markets.

Philadelphia de Carnegis Cambria Alleghenies Lickiwanna Steel Company Tertibors Dilbele Steel Company Lackawanna Company PenneyWvania Steel Company Tihinoff Blea wWeretern

Prisoner Attacks Guard in Bridgeton Jail

Conductor Harry Dore, acting fall warden in Wat king’s absence, was severely cut by Norman Biddle an insane prisoner. A colored inmate aided in restraining Biddle after the assault. Biddle is to be sent to the insane asylum.

Bridgeton N. J Harry Dore Watking Norman Biddle Dike Biddle

Mob Hangs Man in Carson City Lynch Mob Lynching

A man named Adam Wher who fatally hurt Hans Andersen was removed from Geno jail by a mob in Carson City Nevada. He died in a related incident as his body was strung to a tree and riddled with bullets by the attackers.

Carson Nev Adam Wher Hans Andersen Geno

Civil Service Reform Backed by Navy Secretary Lone

Secretary Lone urges sustaining the civil service system, arguing the public does not want the old patronage era. He cites dismissals under prior rules and says congressional wisdom supports reform, while praising merit and cautioning against broad overreach.

Rush to the Klondike Sparks Alaska Travel Surge

Denver and Durango officials predict a large spring influx to Alaska as sea routes reopen. Travelers plan trips to the Klondike with crowds eager for passage, while steamer operators prepare to handle the rush and ensure comfortable service.

Missouri Bankers Meet in St Louis Council Adopts Money Order Reform

At the Missouri Bankers meeting in St Louis the administration council criticized express companies handling money for banks. They noted banks sometimes conducted banking on others capital, harming institutions and violating laws. A resolution urged against circulating express money orders and favored a U.S. mail registered packet method with insurance.

St. Leuie Missouri ‘Hankers Exis

Editor Elmer Reed of Preston Times Dead by Suicide

Preston Ta editor Elmer W Reed shot himself last evening through the head becoming the second editor of the paper to take his own life in a few years. His predecessor Liddle caused a commission by detailing his own demise in a published account before throwing himself before a train.

Preston, Ta Deo Elmer W. Reed Preston Times Reed Liddle

Tragic Death In Roadside Finding Near Mellbrook

Payton Doc Charles Middiestot ter aged 1 was found on the roadside near his wheel with a head wound and a nearby revolver. Authorities say no cause is known for death by self harm.

Payton Doc Charles Middiestotter Hin Neurby Mellbrook

Gas Trust Formed by New England Gas and Coke Combine

A coalition of major Boston gas firms was bought by the New England Gas and Coke Company for 16 million dollars. Key investors include Hollister, Babcock, Stephen Peabody, Henry Dumrock, Almere Paget, Anthony Brady, Emerson McMillin, William Elkins, William Flinn, Henry Willabey, Mehord Olney and Robert Lord. The consolidation transfers stock and expands coal purchases to 600 thousand tons annually, potentially rising to 1.2 million tons, with no expected price impact on Boston gas prices.

New York Boston New England Gas and Moke Company Stephen Peabody Dominion Coal Company New England Gae Anid Coke Company Hollister Babcock Henry T. Dumrock Almere MH. Paget Anthony N. Brady Emerson McMillin William & Elkins Philadelphia William Flinn Pittebure Henry M. Willahey Mehord Olney Robert W. Lord Metropolitan Street Railway Company New Yorrk Bas Combine New England Pum Pany

General unrest among the Moslems in Russian Asia

Reports from St. Petersburg describe widespread unrest among Moslem populations across Russian Asia driven by exaggerated Turki sh victory news. Authorities fear rising brigandage and interethnic tensions, with Georgians hostile toward Armenians. A caucus governors conference seeks pacification measures amid ferment in Central Asia.

St. Petersburg Russian Asia Central Asia

Robbery at Tremont Street Drug Store Involving Desperate Thief

A male robber entered a Tremont Street drug store and attacked Mr. Paine with a revolver. He struck the clerk, forced him into a back room with trunks, stole about $1.00 in valuables, then fled as the victim was left wounded but expected to recover. A physician reported Mr. Paine would recover.

Hoo al Cannon Cannon DIL Canton McRae Dom Ark Pension Office War Department Norton Howe Evans Pension Committee Senate House Stone Mr Stone Hicks Pergons Aris Peston Newell Bude TS Tremont Honewin Aleut Padoe Paijne Sayine Jay Jim Paine Tidesy

Desperate Lynchers Threaten Miners in Reek Bank Mine

In December 19th century Arkansas a group of about 140 miners at Honanga mine claim involvement in a lynching of Constable Murray. They threaten to blow the mine with dynamite if police attempt arrests. The mine is surrounded. Sheriff vows capitulation by force if needed. Bloodshed feared.

Litthy Reek Ark Honanga Murray Sebastian County Conmmand

Unclear text event reported in New York

Fragmentary report states an attempted robbery on December 9 in New York with two women involved and shots fired. Names and specifics are garbled, but one man was wounded and another died after the incident. Suspects identified as two women and several named individuals were arrested or reported.

New York Becapeo Carmienrede Natiwin Willan Bridge Wales Dowitchro Freda Ile Domino Alexanira Dominico Franceackh Uyasela

Baltimore ship chandler dies by own action in city center

The death is reported as self-inflicted by Orinville Loud, longtime member of the firm Tey, Clardye & Co, a ship chandlery business in Baltimore. He had run the business for 46 years and his death occurred today in the city center.

Baltimore Orinville Clardye & Co Eilp Shogthoy Mr Loud

Vote on Railroad Federation in Peoria

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Townroad Trainmen vote on railroad orders moves shows broad support with engineers apparently divided and other voters largely in favor. The result signals strong backing for fusion of railroad labor groups.

Peoria Dec Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Hale Leads Twenty-Four Miles In Bicycle Race As Lehr Praises Contest

New York dispatch notes Hale extending his lead to ninety-two hours with twenty four miles ahead of his record. Stephane the French rider is exhausted and out of the race while August Lehr of Germany lauds the event as the greatest race seen. Miller and Elkes emerge as fresh threats as late spurt by Hale captivates the crowd.

Stephane August Lehr Germany New York Hale Hale Han Miller Hale and Elkes Glens Falls Halens Lange Gus Busgland Travelhay Garden

Secret of the Drevinea Agitation

An article claims the Droyfuy agitation stems from an international plot to divert France’s attention from events, alleging covert aims backed by forego gold. It states operations began in Belgium and expanded to Germany as part of the plan.

le Putte France Objpct Belgium Germany

Government naval bill referred to Dudset committee

The debate on the government naval bill was controlled in the rule today and the bill was referred to the Dudset committee for further consideration.

Bertin Dudset Committee

News Morning Briefs From Opaque Headlines

A compact set of brief items across politics labor and local events. Mentions include protest against annexation and a boxing result plus court and council notes and local incident references.

Deathbed Watch As McKinley Lingers In Ohio

In Canton Ohio the day passed with Mrs. McKinley clinging to life. The attending physician reported no clear improvement and feared the end could come at any moment. Mr McKinley and Abner kept vigil as she grew weaker and refused nourishment and water for hours.

Canton Dee McKinley Abner

Paralyzed on his wheel ends bicycle record attempt

William H. Anderson, attempting a daily century bicycle record, collapsed on the forty eighth trip with paralysis in his left arm. The feat, pursued mainly at night and in harsh conditions, showcased a slender, tall man with a pine industry business and an encouraging wife who supported his drive.

New York Dee William HH. Anderton Dr. Anderson

Five Members of Smith Family Murdered in Mississippi

Wesson Mississippi police report five members of Brown Smith's family murdered last night with one child severely wounded. Smith, son of ex Representative Dwerd Smith, found the bodies this morning after returning home from a town visit. A negro suspect is described. bloodhounds are aiding the investigation as sheriffs move toward the scene and potential arrest.

Tie Wok Mrs. Smith McNair Ef Lincoln Thompson Copan Cutinties

Burlington Firemen Debate Active Serving Ranks

In Burlington a council session focused on reducing the number of men listed as active firemen. Walter J. Dobbins claimed $300 000 in property value escaped taxation due to exemptions costing the state funds yearly. He argued against those active in name only who paid yearly dues but drew substantial exemptions. The motion to curtail passed after a stormy debate.

Burlington Dew Walter J. Dobbins Dobbins

Iron Mine Closure Sparks Unrest in Hix Minn

In Hix Minnesota this December workers at the Vinneer Iron Mine faced layoffs with about 20 men losing their jobs amid an ownership dispute. A plan to sell to the Our Holy Steel company is under consideration, potentially reshaping control of the local operation.

Hix, Minn, Dec Interestia

Unclear historical note on dry dock project plans

Fragmentary text mentions New Jersey figure Lonienslager introducing something for a number of dry docks and sea duty. The passage is garbled with missing words and names, hindering precise attribution or dates.

Washington Tee Lonienslager New Jersey Daland

Spain Prepares to Defend Honor If McKinley Intervenes

Madrid reports a cabinet meeting chaired by the queen regent. European press favored Spain on McKinley’s Cuba policy and urged readiness to defend debts and sovereignty if intervention occurs. The Imperial and Ministerial Glob confirm steps to deter threats and reorganize naval defenses.

Madrid Pre- Hiler Sagesti Presa McKinley Congress Favorilla Spain United States Cuba Impareial McWinley

Committee Opinions on Cuban Question from Adams and Berry

Representative Adams of Pennsylvania as chair of the foreign affairs committee outlines steps Spain should take in Cuba including humane war conduct and treatment of prisoners. He says Spain has moved toward reform under the new cabinet and should be allowed to implement changes. Representative Berry of Kentucky supports recognizing Cuban belligerents and warns against rushing into conflict after heavy losses. Representative Heorathwole will study the issue further and wait for developments.

Washington Adams Pennsylvania Namel Ste Enhds Madrid Woodford Spain Sas Gada Weyler Berry Kentucky Cubuts Ball Cuba Heoatwole

Ships Enter Port at Port-au-Prince After Quiet Night

Dec 9 report from Port-au-Prince notes a calm night with Seoret opened and no unrest among residents. Two warships arrived early morning, the Adair Migault de Gunoulliy and an American vessel, entering the port.

Port-au-Prince Port-at-France Pronoh Cruiker Adair Migault de Gunoulliy

Paria Students Demonstrate in Front of Luxenvoerg Police

Paria students gathered in the afternoon in front of Luxenvoerg police headquarters shouting Down with Sebourens Kersiner and Down with the same. The student group was dispersed by police units.

Paria Bee Obitaite Luxenvoerg Studentia

Weather forecast for the middle states and New England

The Herald TM reports today a mostly cloudy day across the middle states and New England with scattered rain likely later. Strong southerly to southerly west winds rise in the afternoon, easing by evening with a cool finish. Saturday outlook shows partly cloudy to cloudy skies with brisk southerly winds, temperatures steady then slowly falling.

New York Dee i Middle States New Enell

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Hoar Klondikers Gallinger Son Private del Ation Mississippi W. A. Stone Rep Secretary of the Treasury Long Lone Navy Amiendems Beneft Wall the Klondike Denver John Mratiecie Chivani Burlington and Quincey Racsmaid Denveri Benear Mooile Alaska Pvanets Rotary Tiida Puppore Kloniike Mune Portland Missouri Mornder New York City Tereheve Teddy Hale Chages W. Ashinger Mikes Jimmie Michael Hrioks Mollie Bald Rice Julius Wellup Sehinieer Entermain Johnson King Gray Golden Domne Gannon Male Elkea van Miles Mum Ric Gee Reese Tienry Steinert Edward W. Martin Health Board New York Central Bielom Ocaaesees Dacenys Genergi Wil Uncle Sain Cobe Huss Bosslione Mellovuc Mine van Horn Arka Death of Laer Loouwl Westside Lackawanna County News Neigtboring the Markets Mrs. McKiinley Wesson Miss Dry Dock Bill Mr. McKinley Ato Premies Snogasin Uneco Sain Mr. Adams Mr Berry the Herald
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