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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1894

Page

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Election Law Debate and Peckham Nomination Ahead

The week in Congress promises a lively start with a heated discussion on the election law repeal bill in the Senate and the Stewart bond resolution. Also under scrutiny are Wheeler H. Peckham’s nomination to the Supreme Court and ongoing O Neill vs Joy election contest in Missouri's Eleventh district.

Stewart Bond O'Neill Joy Wheeler H. Peckham Supreme Court Wasurares Senate House Treasury House Sanata Chandler Hate Hawley Harris Hour Preye West Teller McGibrahan Aimilar Vmsord Committee On the Judiciary Wheeler H. Peckiam Supreme Coast Hawaii Bland Missouri Treasury Aungaine Congress O'Niell Va Micsoari Oast Day Newt O'Neill O Neill

Funeral of Mr Childs to be Held Tuesday Afternoon

Funeral arrangements for Mr. George W. Childs are incomplete but a service is planned for Tuesday at 1 PM at St James Protestant Episcopal Church. The interment location remains undecided though Laurel Hill and Woodlands cemeteries are considered. services will be private.Members of the Public Ledger staff gathered to mourn, with editorials and resolutions expressing collective loss, and a plan for Ledger employees to attend the funeral en masse.

George W. Childs Childs St James Philds Thia Laurel Hill Cemetery William V. McKean The Ledger Mra C. FL Hatlowell Woman's Department Wiliam Hill Henry Stilen Joan W. Keater Jel Cook Thal Nea Tannager Addison B Bark

Death of an Editor Former Publisher of a Chambershore Piper Passies Away

Hoisted as a prominent figure in the interior, Loewis A. Shoemaker died today at 026 North Eleventh Street after publishing a paper at Chambersburg and later moving to this city. He leaves a widow, a son Professor John V. Shoemaker of the Medical College, and a daughter Mrs Helen P. Lowe. Remains will be interred at his former home in Chambersburg.

Pauticaperema Loewis A. Shoemaker North Eleventh Street Chambersburg John V. Shoemuaker Moidico Chirurgical College Mra Helen P. Lowe Chamberaburg

Watchman killed in boiler room at San Diego building

John Roos a 60 year old watchman at the San Diego building was brutally murdered Sunday morning in the boiler room. His face and head were beaten nearly to a jelly, with blood and brain smeared on the boilers.

John Roos Almont Omenoo San Diego Roos

Tie Noor An From Tshake Bie Making Town Doors

A fragmentary police account reports a murder investigation in a town setting. Officers note a bloodstained, matted scene near an entry gate. The motive is unclear, but authorities suggest vengeance as a possible factor and reference a large missing money sum.

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Visit to Columbus frames Gowdy bid for presidency

Special to the Tribune from Cleveland reports John C Gowdy’s visit to Columbus where Republican state chairman Ghowdy Wan and ex President Harrison ponder the presidential nomination two years hence. Harrison declines the idea, Governor McKiley urged to run, while Gowdy’s strategy centers on a dignified career and public service.

Tribons Cleveland Columbus John C Gowdy Chattoma Tadians Republican State Executive Committee Ghowdy Wan Harrison McKiley

Pogieita Friends Set Charity Boxing Bout at Grand Central

New York February 4 James J Corbett and Charley Mitchell have reconciled and plan a four round charity boxing match at Grand Central Palace on February 10 to benefit a local cause. Referee John Kelly has agreed to oversee the bout with notable ring figures in attendance.

New York Jamoa J. Corbett Charley Mitchell Linge Valentearel Grand Central Palace Tila Duval Athletic Club Jacksonvilleion John Kelly

Two Negroes Arrested on Murder Suspicion at Camden

Two men, both described as Negro, were arrested in Poicapirma on suspicion of knowledge of a murder and burglary in Camden, New Jersey, involving baker William Kitron. They claimed to identify another suspect and cooperated with detectives who planned river searches to locate the killer.

Camden N. J William Kitron Camdoy

Carnival Luzi Sertting and Notables Pass Away in 19th Century Notice

Carnival Luzi Sertting bishop of Sa hind Italy mged Hb Milly hereditary Galeenten Tex Cotton exchange John Th Rebed coal operator aged TG Remding Nathaniel A Duleh founder Katw minzoo Mich college aged Sb Colonel 8 O Shymiakur aged 65 Lancaster Pa former anginger Rowling railroad Allantown Dr Charland Kook aged 45 former editor Catholic papers Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Springfold H Allentown William Bennett Buckingham Pa longtime citizen suddenly died after telling his wife he felt terribly bad about the heart and would dig

Luzi Sertting Sahind Italy Milly Allantown Charland, Kook Agred Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Springfold Allentown William Bennett Buckingham Baela County

Revenge Plot Lands Man In Pittston Jail

A convoluted tale unfolds of Ferdinand Jageuth a Pittston Italian who incurs the wrath of William Rosa a Lercher by hiring detectives to seize Joseph Rosa and arrest him on a morter charge. Investigations trace Rosa to New York and Gotham where he is alleged to have murdered a fellow countryman. Detective Whalen corners Rosa in Pittston using a ruse to unlawfully detain Joseph, who is then jailed while authorities pursue the true suspect.

Ferdinand Jageuth Pittston William Rosa William Joseph Whalup Sherial Perdinand Dogrutt South Ou Main Astreet William Iva Boarder Crotham A. Rayband Mawighia South Fourth Streat Philadelphia Quaker City Kimg New York Whalen Wilkes-Barre Pittaton Rosa Morter Rowsins Amoeria William Rosa William Luxerne

Stabbing Fatality Shocks Cursrin Police Arrest Suspect

John Saunders died at Chester hospital after being stabbed in an altercation with James Linn. Linn arrested after Saunders death. Linn declines to speak. Saunders, 30, single, killed following a night of drinking. witnesses present. Saunders to hospital after being stabbed in a Chester store area. Frank Farrell of Philadelphia counsel for Linn. Lincoln County detentions not specified.

Cursrin John Saundere James Linn Ofelock Chester Hospital Linn Hong Saunders Thors Lynn Frank Farrell Philadelphia Sannieya John Monteyv James McHane Wilkata Hhre Lyon

Railroad official tours proposed branch route to steel mill

General Superintendent BL Shepperd accompanied by A Shand of the Pennsylvania Railroad visited Jolotown in a special car Saturday to inspect an improvised route for a branch line of the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Johnson Company steel works and then to Somerset County fields. The plan stems from Johnson Company’s decision to build a flow steel mill costing 3,000,000.

Jouserows BL. Shepperd A. Shand Pennsylvania Railroad Company Jolotown Branc Peninsylvania Johnson Company Steel Worka Somerset County Fielda Johnson Company

Well Known Fil tstonian Dies Suddenly in Windsor Hotel

Samuel Filley died suddenly Thursday evening in a suite of rooms in Windsor Block Flinn death is reported to be due to heart failure. He was aged and leaves a wife and four children.

Pirtsvos Samual Filley S Eulte Rooma Windsor Flin

Pensions Granted To Several Applicants in Various Regions

A list of pensions was granted in February to multiple applicants across states including Pennsylvania John G Taylor Went Auburn Susquehanna Samuel I Patterson Beaver Falls Peter Culp Hauteville Lugerne Edwin Watine Troy Bradford Abraham Rydeau Milton Arios EK Seaman Rousing Tocrenac Charles P Brown New. The report notes the recipients and their localities in a condensed government notice.

Wasumncron Poennsylvania John G. Taylor Auburn Susquehanna Samnoel i Patterson Beaver Falla Peter Culp Hauteville Lugerne Edwin Watiine Troy Bradford Abraham Rydeau Milton Arios EK. Seaman Rousing Tocrenac Charles P. Brown New

Immigrant Catholic Mission to South America Discussed

In New York on February 4 a plan to send Jalin Catholics to the United States and to South America was outlined by Rome produced propaganda. Mother Joseph Vincentili of St. Charles Borromeo will lead preliminaries in Hite as the work begins. After organizing in North America the envoy will travel to South America to study conditions and visit Argentine settlements where Italians are concentrated.

Joquet Vinowault America New York South America Rome Wok Dean Tilken Mire Satolli Joseph Vincentili St. Charles Boromeo Fias Dewn Hite Bias Ae Hofe North America Long Larael Ap Howton Newpiort News United State Maris Hin Iiritheon St. Paul Bhief Pod Thompson Constantinople St. Lone Tom John VE. Drewater Terretary Willington Park Club Higton Bote Chicago Mori Jie Proderick Hoetiger Joriey Lowes Oak N. 2 Irving Lupekins, Jr Aguitat Melet Torry Frank 4 Prescott Mane Neer Helen Barry Hopkins James 1 Meagher Catholic Church Methodiat Book Concern Eharie Christian Pine Association United Tinanya Chard Burtnell Coreigan Folse Vatican Bishop Hall Vermont St. Pats Church Burlington Ehures

Emiluary of Hawaiian Provisional Government Arrested

The Herald reports VLCL Potter, alleged secret emissary of Hawaii's provisional government, jailed at Desplaines Street station on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Potter claims innocence and says he is acting on behalf of President Dole, asserting he can settle debts and holds $700 in Hawaiian Sugar Company bonds and $500 in jewelry in a satchel.

Ional Chicago the Herald Today Vlcl Potter Hnawaii Desplaines Street Hawaiian Provisional Goverment Dole Homer Hawaiian Sugar Company

Man in Mapleton Vows Plunge Into Juniata River

Andrew Wagner aged 50, a resident of Mapleton, disappeared after leaving home and leaping into the Juniata River at Hustisapos Pa. He resurfaced briefly, was revived, but is believed unlikely to recover. Despondency over loneliness and strict religious aims reportedly influenced the act.

Hustisapos Andrew Wagner Mapleton Juniata Wagner

Fragmented 19th century news fragments mingle crimes and travels

A jumble of names places and events from a late period newspaper item cites betrayals thefts travel plans religious figures and political notes. It mentions Brooklyn Seattle Vancouver Ontario New York and Vermont with references to clergy thefts executions and a mob scene.

Fragmented OCR Poem Recounts Imagined Restoration Scene

A garbled OCR fragment portrays a chaotic voice debating restoration and theater imagery. It mentions Yankee lovers, international film, a sticker on clothes, and dances of a restored era with a surreal mix of phrases and names.

Senator Quay Plans And Silver Measure Demand

Senator Quay returned to Dover after a Washington trip and outlined a plan to revive silver by purchasing 14,135 ounces of gold monthly and issuing notes. He aims to defeat the Wilson bill, shift Democrats on protection issues, and leverage a state bank tax repeal. He spoke of gold purchases, silver circulation, and banking law impacts on Pennsylvania finance.

Senator Quay Dover Washington Quay Beaver Ho Eall Hy Democratic Party Oll Qang Senate Aly Wilson Powter Ethur Pennsylvania

The Terrors of the Sea A Hamburg Steamer in a Hurricane

The Hamburg line steamer Taorina under Captain Kueh arrived in port after a 22 day voyage from Hamburg haunted by two severe Gulf hurricanes. One storm tore off the deck, caused the main boom to fail, and knocked 21 overboard. Crew fought wreckage amid oil slicks while steerage passengers endured terror and injuries. Captain Koch aided morale, Steward Habernet was injured, and the ship’s progress was delayed by a long gale.

New York Hamburg Taorina Kueh Toler Bhamimry Gulf Strem Sable Island Tocloes Theaterboand Aide Koch Habernet Wis Sint

Arrests Sowed by Dispensary Law Violations

A warrant was placed for the arrest of William Canter Perry Moore and two sons at Well find for violating the dispensary law. Deputies approached at midnight. Moore surrendered and was shot in the leg. They then confronted Ballww, who did not surrender. Constable Massey shot him in the draw, killing him instantly.

Chandeston S.C Spartenabors Sts. Eaye Hallow William Canter Perry Moore Wellfind Short Moore Ballww Howse Massey

Disaster at Gate City destroys Congregational hall

A severe storm near Birmingham caused the Congregational chapel at Gate City to collapse. The Christian Endeavor Society, a group of thirty women and children, was gathered for a morning meeting when the roof fell, burying attendees beneath debris. Several are fatally or seriously injured. doctors from Birmingham rush to the scene as the crowd reacts with shock.

Binaisanam Ala Birmingham Jamoa Nilen Charles Olden Gate Cry Tiay

Capture of Suspect in Jewelry Store Robberies

A man charged with a long list of crimes across the country was arrested tonight. Police described the suspect as George Hooper and named aliases, with ties to Readtaill Bros in Altoona and Cramer's store in Cramora. He is accused of robbing at least twelve port oMeds and railroad stations since September 1, 1903.

Ascot Tian van George Hooper George Tamilton Alian George Lievle Oline Giorge Harris Readtaill Bros Altoona Cramer Cramora Arona

Captain Hopkins Accuses Creedon Bout With Dick Moore

New York reports Captain Hopkins says he matched Creedon against Dick Moore of Boston to fight in New York on February 27 for a purse of 2500 dollars. He also mentions a side bet of 5000 dollars and claims Moore’s backer is reluctant to proceed.

Hopkins Boston New York D. Hopling Creedon Dick Moore Beston Moore Fitesimmong Crendon

Weather forecast for Waslington region on Monday

Wasminton forecasts for Monday. eastern portions expect fair air with light winds in southern areas. Western Pennsylvania sees light rain with a warm wind shifting to southerly as the day progresses.

Wasminton Aylanie Collier Warner

Finley’s UK Linen Sale Opens February Fifth

Finley’s UK announces a seven day reduction event starting Monday February 5 offering Cream and Bleached Table Damask, Napkins and related linen goods with stepped price cuts by inch size and item. The promotion features price points from 23c to 88c per unit and higher marked reductions on large 72 inch and 80 inch linens.

Tre Gutta Fercha and Surber WPS Co Belting Ad

An old classified style notice advertises Tre Gutta Fercha and Surber WPS Co with famous Maltese Cross rubber belting and hose. The terse line hints at product branding and industrial supply.

TRE Gutta Fercha & Surber Wps CO

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