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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1898

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Martin trial continues with Latimer witnesses and doctor

Latimer school teacher Charles Guscott identified deputies near the shooting scene and mapped the positions of strikers and victims. Dr H M Kellar described thirty nine patients and forty six wounds from a 44 calibre Winchester, showing many were shot while running away. Reverend StaMett testified about the march to Latimer and the absence of weapons.

Guscott Latimer H. M. Kellar Commonwealth Kellar Hazleton Hospital Palmer Philadelphia E. StaMett Emanuel Reformed Church Hazleton Milnesville Lattimer

Dr Mary Walkers Pants at White House Reception

Washington February 4 Dr Mary Walker a famed guest at the White House reception wore a Prince Albert suit and a Grand Army of the Republic button She met Chinese minister Wu who questioned her about wearing a gown She argued trousers reflect freedom in this country and they discussed other topics.

Washington, D. C Mary Walker White House Prince Albert Dr. Walker Mr. Wu

Wedding Guests Witness Unscripted Solo Interlude

In Trenton New Jersey Miss Emily Booth Pitageoree of this city married Russell Fox of Philadelphia at the First Presbyterian Church. Edward W Evans began to sing during the entrance and seated himself among decorations before an usher escorted him out. Evans, a Princeton graduate, was later sent home by cab. officials attribute possible fatigue from study.

Trenton N. J Emily Booth Pitageoree Russell Fox Philadelphia First Presbyterian Church Edward W. Evans Evans Young Evans Princeton Germany

President McKinley may attend Gettysburg Memorial Day

Washington February 4 President McKinley and likely cabinet members may attend Memorial Day services at Gettysburg on May 7 if public business allows. A delegation presented invitations to the President including Lewis D Wise Swope Bailey of the pension office E M Dawson Henry Clay Evans and A C Tanner. Webster Davis has accepted to deliver an oration.

Washington McKinley Gettysburg Mersis Lewis D. Wise Swope Bailey Pension Office E. M. Dawson Henry Clay Evans Pensions A. C. Tanner Webster Davis Interior

Hart Arrested in Murder Hunt Near Huntingdon

Michael Hart, 28, was arrested on a freight train in Huntingdon, ending a two year manhunt by Clearfield authorities for the murder of Laski, a prominent Italian builder. Curry and Kelly were already serving long terms. Hart was identified at a hearing and sent to Clearfield officials.

Huntingdon Michael Hart Clearfield DuBois Laski Hart Curry Kelly Waylu

Boom for Pueblo Spends Million on Smelting Plants

Pueblo Colorad Fuel and Iron and Philadelphia Smelting and Refining plan a combined investment of one million dollars near Pueblo. The project aims to create the continent’s largest smelter and expand control of western metal production.

Smelting and Refining Company Pueblo Colo Colorad Fuel and Iron Company Philadelphia Smelting and Refining Company Colorado Missle River In Steel Company Carnegie Corn Pittsbirge Navy

Italian portrait painters face seizure over smuggled artwork

In New York on February officials seized paintings by Italian portrait painters. A representative explained negotiations over a portrait valued at about $200, saying a $5,000 offer stunned them and they accepted, claiming no intent to violate the law.

New York Etapa Ieos Boldink

Movements of War Vessels Highlight Cuban and Atlantic Route

The Cruiser Montgomery arrived at Matanzas Cuba where Captain Convers reported courteous reception and a brief stay before sailing for Bandago. The Brooklyn prepared for a Windward Islands cruise but left New York for Hampton Roads. Annapolis arrived at St Croix and Wilmington called at Trinidad for Grenada. Commodore Howell obtained permission to cruise the European station with his squadron, aiming to assemble at Lisbon and proceed to Genoa with the San Francisco and Bancroft soon.

Washington Feo Convers Montfomery Matanzas Cuba Matingas Montegomery Bandago Brooklyn Windguard Islands Caribbean Sea Colon New York St. Croix Wilmington Callen Trinidad Grenada Navy Deleatram Hhe Navy Department Lisbon Howell Mediterranean Selfridge Genoa San Francisco Bancroft Listonry

Sui against millionaire shoe maker filed in Chicago

Mrs. B M Pailian of Chicago sues John W Hanan Brooklyn shoe magnate for 1500000 alleging prior dealings in real estate and jewelry and a supposed settlement that occurred before Hanan’s Chicago visit. The case cites Newport and prior meetings with Mrs Smith and Mrs Thompson.

Duttin

Waiter Cleary Discharged in Diamond Heist Case

Joseph Cleary a waiter at the Hotel Walton was discharged from custody after being charged with stealing 1090 dollars worth of diamonds owned by Mrs Kilpatrick daughter of actor Denman Thompson. The jewels were returned in Baltimore by an alleged acquaintance and no reward was paid. Kilpatrick declined to prosecute Cleary.

Philadelphia Joseph Cleary Walton Wirith Www Ol Kilpatrick Denman Thompson Baltimore Cleary

George Finch Surrenders After Jailbreak Claim

George W. Finch, the man who broke jail in Fort Sects Kansas, says he surrendered to a Lamonte Mo constable and will be brought back this evening. Lamonte officers are skeptical, noting Finch may be the subject of a prank, while Sheriff Wheeler has offered a reward for his arrest.

Relieved man of war Moline to leave Havana station soon

Washington reports the battleship Moline will be withdrawn from its Havana post in a few days. The crew’s comfort is cited as a reason for relief, with Marblehead or Detroit likely to take over duties in the harbor rather than the Moline remaining docked there.

Washington Moline Havana Detroit

Montreal man found guilty in family murder trial

Thomasa Nulay, on trial for two weeks in Jollette, was convicted of the September murder of his three sisters and brother. He was sentenced to be hanged in May at 1 o clock in the morning.

Montreal Thomasa Nulay Jollette

Fatal Sledding Party in Delaware River

Three young people from Bristol, Pennsylvania, died when the ice broke under a sledding outing near Burlington, New Jersey. Nellie Mields, Richard Severne, and Mark Laumaster perished after the sled overturned and the ice gave way. Hertha Fields was rescued with difficulty as others attempted to reach the surface and pull them onto the ice.

Burlington N. J Delaware River Nellie Mields Richard Severns Mark Laumaster Hertha, Fields Nellie Bristol Severne Laumaster George Anderson Bertha Fields

Greatest libel suit ends in not guilty verdict

In Minneapolis on February 4 a major libel case concluded with a not guilty verdict for W F Haskell of the Minneapolis Times and editor John Blanchard. The suit by Minneapolis Trust Co challenged editorial charges over West Pullman bonds tied to the defunct Guarantee Loan Co.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Minneapolis Trust Company Minneapolis Times W. EF. Haskell John Blanchard Haskell West Pullman Guarantee Loan Company Times Creditors’ Association Tilingis Maine

Postponed Skating Races Continue With McCulloch Victory

At Poughkeepsie New York Feb 4 the National Amateur Skating Association events resumed after a Tuesday interruption. Winnipeg champion J K McCulloch entered the 440 yard championship and won easily despite Morgan and Gibbs contesting second. Gibbs staggered to the finish in a dramatic 80 yard pursuit, collapsing after crossing the line and needing help to reach his dressing room.

Poughkeepsie N. Y J. K. McCulloch Winnipeg Morgan Gibbs McCullogd Gibba Dhessing

Tragedy at Buffalo Ends in Farmhouse Murder

Michael Sorg a 70 year old farmer near Lancaster was murdered in his bed this morning. Michael Roguski a Polish laborer employed by him is in custody. Mrs Sorg awoke to a cry of agony and saw a man strike the head of her asleep husband with an axe. She fled to a neighbor after being struck on the arm. Sorg died unconscious after four hours.

Buffalo N. Y Michael Sorg Lancaster Michael Roguski

Train Wreck in Michigan Injures Five at Lawrence

A snowplough derailed it as Train No. 6 on the South Haven and Eastern ran from Lawrence. Five people were injured including M. W. Meredith general manager and Lew Burhans brake man. The report notes the line was the first through since Wednesday noon.

Deadly cattle thieves chase near Glangow Montana

A hot pursuit east of Glangow near the Dakota line left one thief dead after cowboys surprised the gang with stock. A running gun battle lasted about an hour as the posse pressed the capture of remaining members.

Great Falls Mont Glangow Dakota Line

Ship's Merchants' Partner Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

Philadelphia February 4 James F. Baynard of Cahall Baynard commission merchants at 2 South Prong Street shot himself in the head. Business troubles are reported to have caused the tragedy and the firm’s affairs are unsettled.

Philadelphia James FB Baynard Cahall & Baynard

Private Bill Day in the House in 1918 Debate

Private bill day dominated the House as members debated private pension bills and the Kansas Pacific sale. Iowa's Mr. Cousins urged direct trade notices rather than attacking products on sanitary grounds amid Germany’s fruit exclusion moves and a possible strict quarantine.

Washington Fleming Dem Powers Pacific Railroad Committee Union Pacific Railroad Kansas Pacific Hooker Rep Jamestown N. Y Senate Committee On Post Office and Post Roads Maguire Cala Dalzell Ren. Pa Terry Ark Germany State Department Dingley Ways and Means Committee Agricultural Department Wilson

Miss Peterson Lethal Gas Suicide in Boston Hotel

Miss L. B. Peterson of Tarryton, N. J. was found dead in a room at Young's hotel in Boston on February 4. She died from inhaling illuminating gas after arranging a rubber tube from the gas fixture to her mouth and wrist with a handkerchief. She appeared about 22 years old and had only $1.35.

Boston Peterson Tarryton Young's

Cuban Resolution Seeks Spain Autonomy Progress

In Washington on February 4 a Cuban resolution was introduced by Representative Williams of Mississippi. It asks the secretary of state for details on Spain’s efforts to win Cuban autonomy and reports on reconcentrado conditions under General Blanco. The measure was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Washington House Williame Mississippi House of Representatives Spain Blanco Committee On Foreign Affairs

Spanish Cruiser Ciudad de Cadiz sails for Cuba

The Ciudad de Cadiz departed from Barcelona returning the fares of passengers. The ship will be armed as a cruiser to escort the torpedo flotilla to Cuba and has recently traded between Havana and Le Havre.

Barcelona Ciudad de Cadiz Citudad de Cadiz Cuba Revlonw Havana

Shipping Clears and Passages Listed in New York Notice

New York lists ships cleared or passed on February 4 including La bre tagne Havre Aller Malaga Naples Aurania Liverpool and Campania to New York. entries show ports and destinations with routing details in a compact shipping notice style.

New York la Bretagne Havre Aller Malaga Naples Obdam Hotterdam Kaleer Wilhelm I Genoa Aurania Liverpool Kingale Campania

New Building Plans Headline Local YMCA Unveiling

A morning bulletin highlights the YMCA’s plan to erect a new building as part of community development. Other items include updates on the Martin trial proceedings, Uncle Bam’s war veteran movements, and Congress weighing private bills amid local social notices and regional news.

Martin Uncle Bam Hels Congress AleCormick Becks Capitol Building Commission Lival

Central absorbs Lake Shore in railroad consolidation

New York Central and Hudson River Railroad gains control of the Lake Shore system after a board meeting. The plan calls for exchanging $1,000 bonds for five shares of Lake Shore stock to cover about 49.47 million dollars of Lake Shore stock, with Vanderbilt interests holding the controlling stake and Morgan interests represented by Francis Lynde Stetson.

New York Lake Shore Railroad New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Lake Shore Central Chicago Chauncey M. Depew The Vanderbilt Francis Lynde Stetson Morgan

Bryan Attacks Wages Policy in Cotton Mills Dispute

William Jennings Bryan responds to Maine trade unionist Co. W. Davis about wage cuts in New England cotton mills. Bryan notes wage reductions mirror Dingley bill promises while Davis argues mills have cut wages by a substantial percentage and parties survive on this issue.

Waterville, Mo William Jennings Bryan Co. W. Davis Maine New England W. Davis Waterville W. J. Bryan

Bank to Be Wound Up in Framingham Savings Bank

South Framingham Mass February 4 The Framingham Savings Bank faces likely closure after a $44,000 shortage by bookkeeper W H Bird prompts plans for a receiver. State bank commissioners enjoin operations. deposits total about $800,000 with little chance of reopening.

Framingham Savings Institution South Framingham Mass W. H. Bird Farmingham Savings Bank

Cotton Mills Reduce Wages in Burlington and Winooski

Notices posted at Burling ton Cotton Manufacturing and Queen City Mills announce a 10 percent wage cut after next Monday. About 500 workers affected. No strike expected.

Burlington, Vt Burlington Cotton Manufacturing Company Winooski Queen City

Ban Francisco Man In Pad­ded Cell At Hospital

C Dordans nephew of ex president Salvador Francisco Dwunas is in a padded cell at the receiving hospital trying to starve himself. For two days he has stayed in an attitude of prayer and has not tasted food or drink. Hospital physicians believe he is insane.

Francisco C. Dordans Francisco Dwunas Salvador

Minister Warns of Quarantine Over Imported American Horses

Berlin reports Horon von Hammer stum Losten, minister of agriculture, said American horses developed influenza after importation. He warned if imports rise, a quarantine may be imposed to protect the country.

Berlin Horon von Hammerstum-Losten

Weather forecast for the middle states and New England

The Herald's Weather Forecast reports partly cloudy to cloudy skies in the middle states and New England with a slightly higher temperature. A fall in the eastern and southern districts is expected with fresh to brisk southerly winds becoming high on the coasts, followed by snow in the northern district and high temperatures in the southern districts.

New York Middle States New England

Y M C A to Build New Structure After Fire Damages

Directors and trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association met to authorize immediate reconstruction estimating a $100 000 project cost and contemplating a new site. Insurance totals about $88 400 with damages around $157 450. the building and contents loss is about $120 000.

Young Men's Christian Association Association

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Miss Coyle Grace Coyle Guncott Latimer School DR. Mary Walker Sion Hin Cleveland Speipch Pingiari Aw Nery Springfield Avery McEnery Avery Ty Nwn Louis Lelland George Mophan & Kein Montgomery Matanzas, Cuba Annapolis J. K. Hanan John WH. Hanan Millionairs B. M. Pailian Merly Hanan Alugh Tesnee Tmouodnes George Finch Lamonte National Amateur Skating Association Michigan Merchant Bill Day MR. Cousins Iowa Miss Peterson Heston Billy Bryan Republican Party Mr Bryan the Herald Y.M.C. A Board of Trade H. C. Shafer H. M. Boles Board of Trustees W. R. Storrs BE. B. Sturges A. W. Dickson W. J. Hand C. D. Jones W. Kh, McClare G. F. Reynolds W. G. Parke F. Bower W. T. Hackett A. Cc Fuller H. TB Cox W. H. Buell John Raymond Institute FP. W. Peargall Railroad Branch George Mahy Danville PF. M Allen Penn Avenue Manager Long Lyceum Theater Academy + ¢ Music Association For i T. C. Snover Birong’sa Aire A A. Parke J. W. Oukford P. McVills Fon Srespurer L. Flower Dam- Inparope Uhy Tanne J. M. Chane A. F M. Florey Sport Mosher & Cowman Gorman's Joan Stewart Costum Bly Gorman & Ua Scranton Dairy Co John A. Art Southworth Divies M. Wymbs Albin Korn Handley Eistite J. Janke James Connelly W. M. Reedey Westminster Hotel John Jermyn Ton Arbor Cafe St. Luke's Church
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