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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
1
Preparations for War and Venezuelan Commission Action
Washington debated a $100,000,000 military appropriation as Mr. Chandler urged strong armament. Mr. Hill pushed to repeal Confederate officer bans, while Mr. Davis backed a probe into corporate influence on elections. The House passed a bill funding the Venezuelan Commission to determine the Venezuela British Guiana boundary amid Monroe Doctrine support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Chandler
Republican
New Hampshire
United States
Hin
Democrat
New York
United States Army
Navy
Davis
Minnesota
Canada
Alaska
Hill
Platt
Connecticut
Congress
Hul
Davia
Call
Florida
Committee On
House
Cleveland
Mwlinois
Venezuela
British Guiana
Boutelle
Maine
Hitt
Crisp
Democratic
Georgia
United
Republicans Discuss National Issues in Senate Caucus
Washington, Dec 18 The Republicans in the senate held a caucus to review foreign affairs and related matters. The select committee was renamed to Inquire into all claims of U S citizens against Nicaragua to the construction of the Nicaraguan canal, expanding to seven members with a Democrat chair. Representatives Hawley Mitchell Squire Sewell plus others named, and Democrats urged broader GOP representation on Appropriations and Finance. The Venezuela boundary bill's fate sparked debate on foreign relations and Monroe doctrine inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Oregon
Select Committee
United States
Nicaragua
Mr. Morgan
Hawley
Connecticut
Squire
Sewell
New Jersey
Gorman
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
Chandler bill aims to supply modern small arms
Senator Chandler introduced a senate bill to secure one million infantry rifles and necessary field artillery for the army. He noted the navy has grown, but land forces need modern arms for emergency cases, regardless of potential conflicts with Britain or other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Chandler
Cuba
Canada
Great Britain
Pardons Board Refuses Bardsley Appeal in Philadelphia
Harrisburg Dec 18 John Bardsley will remain in the penitentiary as the pardons board unanimously refuses his application. Arguments centered on excessive sentence and restitution efforts. Other refusals include Bruestie Murray Waller Gamara Rusnok Davidson and Gum Yon. Commutation granted for Gum Yon and pardons recommended for Nell Klemmer De Ayala Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John Bardsley
Board of Pardons
Bardsley
Freeystone National Bank
Spring Garden National Banks
Citigens
Philadelphia
Hensel
John H. Fow
Jacob Bruestie
Allegheny
John McMurrey
Blair
D. W. Waller
Butler
John Gamara
George Rusnok
A. Lincoln Davidson
Beaver
Lee Gum Yon
James A. Nell
John Klemmer
Erle
Stephen de Ayala
Lackawanna
John Walls
Wealthy farmer somnambulist found near road in cold
Sharon, Dec. 18. John McElwain, Mercer county wealthy farmer, was found early today lying three miles from his home in night clothes, nearly frozen. This marks his fourth somnambulistic episode, with past incidents of wandering and hidden money found during investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
John McElwain
Mercer County
John Deming
McElwain
New Castle
Quaker City Trolley War Sparks Police Clashes
Philadelphia observers reported a second day of street railway strike violence with police guarding few operating cars while crowds rioted on Market Street. Mounted officers and 376 special guards restrained mobs as car crews faced rocks and assaults. no major injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Welsh
Traction Company
Kensington Avenue
Cumberland Street
Market
Chestnut Streets
Kensington
Ninth Street
Twelfth Street
Twelfth
Sixteenth
Sixteenth Street
Eighth
Callowhill
Christian League
Baltimore
Bull Fight For A Nurch In South Dakota Churches
In Deadwood South Dakota residents consider a bull fight to raise funds for a central church. Cowboys on the Wernach ranch plan armed maneuvers with quirts and occasional firearms, with no animal torture. The event aims to gather funds in January for a Methodist church hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Ziebach
Howlin
Sterling
South Dakota
Wernach Ranch
Cheyenne River
Wernach
Fatal explosion on the St Paul kills nine and wounds four
A steam pipe burst in the St Paul at North River dock No 14 causing nine deaths and several injuries. Names of the dead include Farnes Minning Campbell McCallion and Fogel with Wislon Heard Wishart among the injured. Coroner notes steam inhalation as the cause and an inquest will be scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New American Line
St. Paul
North River
St. Paul's
James Farnes
England
George Minning
Robert Campbell
New York
George Williams
Hoboken
Daniel MecCallion
Brooklyn
A. Fogel
Germany
Frank Vesper
Roxbury
Mass
Andrew Heard
Scotland
Robert Wilson
Edward Wishart
Donlin
Deal
Clark
Fitzpatrick
They Paid Tribute and Accusations Against Philadelphia Police
The senatorial investigating committee in Philadelphia resumed hearings with lawyer Silas W. Pettit examining police operations. Witnesses named police refusal to shut down houses of ill fame and described blackmail by officers in the Eighth district. Other woman testified of police attempting to levy tribute. The session adjourned to continue. In Bharon Pennsylvania, Black Diamond coal mines reached a settlement with minor and actual workers granting the advance and ending the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Silas W. Pettit
Catharine McCann
Nellie Lester
Bharon
Minora
oAlcata
Governor in Philadelphia Signals No Troop Call
From Philadelphia reports the L Clovernor expects no immediate troop call. The briefing notes indicate limited military action and a cautious stance amid ongoing tensions. Local officials emphasize stability and monitor developments for any changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dec
Clovernor
Philadelphia
European Powers Alarmed by Venezuelan Crisis Rumor
London reports the Cleveland message to Congress sparked alarm among European leaders. Salisbury, Berlin, Vienna, Paris and Rome reacted, noting Monroe Doctrine implications and Britain’s stance. Analysts warn of strained Anglo American relations and possible arbitration challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cleveland
Congress
United Press
Central News
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Hatfield House
United States
Rome
Great Britain
Parl
Iveland
American Congress
Ireland
England
Berlin
Venezuela
Vienna
Congress of the
Voustache Zeitung
National
Zietung
Boersen Courier
Alabama
Boergen-Zeltung
Egland
America
Lokalanaieser
Freesinnige Zeitung
Cologne Gazette
American
Boston
Ballsbury
Marquis of Salisbury
Britain
Robert Treat Patna
American Peaceociety
Gathering of Bankers Organizes for Welfare in Philadelphia
A notable gathering of Pennsylvania bankers met at the Continental hotel to form an association aimed at promoting general welfare and uniform action. A telegram from Comptroller James H. Evks acknowledged business duties preventing his address. The session focused on the benefits of such a move and the advantages of coordinated actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Watson
Clearing House Association
Philadelphia
Col. J. B. Finlay
People’s Bank
Monongahela
Plan
James G. Cannon
Fourth National Bank
New York
Pennsylvania
Continental Hotel
Organization of Bankers Association
James H. Evkels
Hile
Ing Houseshrid Cn
Babbitt Finds His Mother After 32 Years Apart
W. W. L. Babbitt a noted lumber drummer locates his mother Hettie Davie who had been kidnapped by her ex husband thirty two years earlier. Through a chance meeting in Niles Michigan and a tip from Hunter he traced her to Crawfordsville Indiana where they were reunited. Mrs Babbitt, cousin to ex Postmaster General Wilson S. Bilswell, now lives in Crawfordsville with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Obin- Crawfordsville
Ind
Dee
Missouri
Niles
Mich
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
New England
Babbitt
Hettie Davie
Hunter
Crawfordaville
Habbitt
Wilson
Bilswell
The Factory Laws Report from Harrisburg
Chief Factory Inspector Campbell has released his sixth annual report. He notes strong opposition from employers to changes and new buildings but credits the department with earned public esteem. The 13 years and under cap is rarely violated, 217 under-13 dismissals occurred, hours rules observed, semi monthly pay law enforcement contested in court, fire escapes and elevator guards not often needing court action, a rise in employed numbers, and progress against sweating districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Campbell
Supreme Court
Barring Is After Him as Altoona Plans Hunt
Altoona Pa Dec 18 a secret council session with members from both branches and local bondsmen approved a provision to pursue missing solicitor W A Ambrose. The city has appropriated funds and hired the Barring and Mc Sweeney detective agency of Scranton to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Ambrose
W. A. Ambrose
Select Council Chamber
Barring and McSweeney Detective Agency
Scranton
Venezuela Gratified by President Message Reception
Venezuelan minister Senor Andrade says he is thoroughly gratified with the president’s recommendations and expects strong enthusiasm in Venezuela once the message is read. He praises Secretary Olney for a masterly presentation of the facts and notes a Venezuelan commission would be welcome, as once proposed in London in 1908 to Lord Rosebery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Press Today
Coblet
Cleveland
United States Congress
England
M. Lucien Milleveye
Chamber of Deputies
la Patrie
America
Journal Des Debats
United States
The
Tempts
Lincoln
Washington
Senor Andrase
Venezuela
Olney
Senor Andrade
Veneszuela
London
Lord Rosebery
Michigan Youth Dies Slowly From Smoking Addiction
Niles Michigan December reports a 16 year old Williard Green from Buchanan near death from cigarette smoking after consuming five to eight packs daily. He lies in great agony as authorities warn about youth tobacco use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Niles, Mich
Williard Green
Buchanan
South Side burglar in Bethlehem shot. condition precarious
Bethlehem reports Peter Ward who was shot in the abdomen by Policeman Frank while looting a Jersey Central ticket office is not under a surgeon's care at St. Luke's hospital. His condition tonight is precarious. Police have captured Ward's pal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Peter’ Ward
South Side
Frank
Jersey Central
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ward
Foster Endorses Monroe Doctrine Stand by Cleveland and Olney
Washington December 1 ex-treasury official Joan W Foster a recognized authority on international law fully backs the President's Monroe Doctrine interpretation as outlined by President Cleveland and Secretary Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han Ar. Foster
Washington
Joan W. Foster
Prealom Cleveland
Olney
Finleys Holiday Goods Offers Silk and Satin Women’s Wares
A catalog note touts silk dresses and elegant silks and satins for ladies. It lists black and colored silks and satins, laces, handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, dinner sets, linens, and a fine stock of umbrellas in new designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delft
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State Department
Gibraltar
Spain
Senate Caucus
Senator Chandler
Pardon Board
Steve de Ayala
Secraaton
Ios
Quaker City
Cara
Colesberry
Salisbury
France
Gathering OF Bankers
Barring
Finley’s Holiday Goods
Lackawanna Avenue
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Wyoming Ave
W. J. Weichel, Jeweler
Spruce ST
Dime Bane
Robert
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