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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1894

Page

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Hawaiian Debate Highlights Senate Amid Laughter and Controversy

The Hawaiian dispute returns to the House with Mr Morse rebuked for unparliamentary language. Mr Johnson of Indiana mocks the administration and previews a comic opera plot while discussing the queen’s deposition and party politics.

Morse Mr. Johnson Marsachusetts Outhwaite Oath- Wilts Grover Clersinad House Senate Morea Johnson Indiana Willis Clavaland He Anid Tia Harrison Carcago Greaham Test Greshato Javel

Postmaster General Vows to Stamp Out Lottery Evil

Postmaster General Bissell said he has no official notice of a revival of the Lonigana lottery or its Port Tampa City headquarters. He plans prompt action to eradicate the evil and will press the state department to coordinate with Mexican and South American governments to prevent cross border drawings that dodge laws.

Wasuisetos Bissell Laa Port Tampa City Fie Biscall Turr Ieriaea Cate State Department

Unemployed Meeting Led by Williams At Tower Hill

In Lonpor on February 5 the unemployed gathered at Tower Hill where Williams, the cahssist leader, announced a Trafalgar Square demonstration set for Saturday. He pledged that police interference would trigger a chemical parade from the crowd and the mob cheered his vow.

Boolallat Williams Lonpor Tower Hill Williams Trafalgar Ware

Williams Faces Crowd After Foreign Aid Remarks

The crowd cheered as Williams warned that reinforcing the unemployed would mean more work for the police. He stated the action should be done and was reportedly cheered by the audience.

Williams

Financial Trouble For Turner and Roberts Coal Firm

In Preravona Pennsylvania this morning SS Smith pursued a judgment against Turner and Roberts, noted coal operators, to cover a $75,000 debt with a Saturday sale. Stella D Hays entered a separate judgment for $39,000 at Simpson Horner. Several suits remain pending and four lands boats and barges are subject to potential assignment. The Roberts Forner partnership has operated for about thirty years and ranks among the leading river coal firms.

Preravona SS Smith Union National Bank Turner & Roberts Mount Ia WOC Stella D Hays Simpson Horner Asdete Forner and Roberts Lewitug River

Giant Wheat Market Plot Reportedly Under Way

Chicago reports a colossal wheat deal looms as major financiers and traders including Armour Rockefeller and allied New York circles are said to be “under the market” for untold millions of bushels. Past waves blamed Armour Rockefeller and Cutahy. current tallies show millions in Chicago cash wheat and warehouse stocks in Duluth Milwaukee and St Louis with potential settlements ranging up to 40 to 60 million bushels.

Chicago Rade Philip D Arnour Maratall Flukt John W Doatie George M Pallaian Macnatas Mackey Blair New Jersey Armour Rockefeller Jack Cutahy Tia Duluth Milwaukee St. Louis Minneapolis

Angry mob demands prisoner in Lebanon jail

A mob forms to lynch Frack Hall after he allegedly assaulted a widow on a farm near Lebanon. Authorities and the jailer resist, pleading for calm as the crowd gathers and pressure mounts for a quick transfer. The jailer cites his wife’s illness and threat of a fatal outcome if the mob acts.

Lebanon Lenaxos Inl Fab Bes Bere Frack Hall Akers Bia Charill Indiinipolia

Inspector McLaughlin Pursues Fugitive in New York

An unnamed inspector stated he has no knowledge of William Reigalan or any related crimes. He indicated Reigalan escaped in Pittsburgh while detained for a ministerial committee matter and did not want him pursued.

New York Inspector McLatgalin William Reigalan Talnny Pittaton Kelas

Notable 17th Century Figures in A Fragmented Notice

A garbled list mentions Andrew Kenna of Caimden and N. 4 Ka-State Senator William Henry Kirk of Newark, plus Lt. Charles F. Emmerich of the US Navy at Mace Inland yard. It names Frederick Koeliger and Esmond Proemy in Paris, Edward A. Lippincott of Atlantic City, and several others with ages and towns. One entry notes a death by morphine overdose, and another cites Henry Wilkinson, US senator from Minnesota, dying of apoplexy yesterday in Well a Minn.

Andrew Kenna Caimden William Henry Kirk Newark Noo Charles F. Emmerich United States Navy Mace Inland Navy Yard Hawmilton Tonl Hing Por Miver Baltimora Esmond Proemy Chomlat Institute Ab Paria Agei Ao Eaward A. Lippincott Yenya Old Atlantic City Cheaterfield Nidy Theran Yous Salvation Army Phoenixville Hadeon Maas Frederick Koeliger Thyearn Old Graper Bey Morbor City Nod Leewer Tank Theodore & Barton New Cirle and Brever

Battle at Sofia Country leaves six dead in misread clash

Dispatch reports a detachment of British Military Police was fired on by a French force near Sofia country. The British returned fire, killing several and capturing some attackers. Lieutenant Moritz was wounded and captured, later died of wounds. The incident followed a prior battle near Warina where Confederate misidentification led to further casualties.

Moritz Lonnis Fel Siarta Leone Sofia Beitian Weat Ladia Leady Merits Warina Landy Lienten Huta Liston Boughton Belithat Blagart Weat Indian Regiment Sofiae Mariie

Death by own action ends life of Godfrey May

Godfrey May a prominent dry goods merchant in the city attempted to kill his wife at the store then killed himself. Neighbors heard a pistol shot and found May dying from a self inflicted wound while his wife survived a bullet through her hand. The couple had quarrelled over her business methods and spoke publicly of business matters at the time of the tragedy. May had recently moved to the city from New York about a year ago and became a leading trader.

Lataeans Godfrey May New York Cashim May Ani Mra. Maw Mra May

Skinner Vote Under Question in County Education Suit

Controversy over waste allocation for an industrial school pits Hollings Springs, Cumberland County against Scotland, Franklin County. Attorney General seeks writ of quo warranto to oust Captain George W. Skinner of Burlington County from the committee for allegedly lacking authority after voting for Scotland. Hearing set for Thursday.

Hanienves Holling Springs Cumberland County Scotland Franklin County George W. Skinner Bulton County Tli Skinner Hensel Ban Fixe

Contested County Audit Ends With Withdrawal of Attachment

In Pottaville the 18020 county vote produced a new controller and three county auditors. The clerk refused access to 18020 books, leading auditors to attach the clerk. A court hearing resulted in the attachment being withdrawn and the commission will await a new writ to oust the auditors, as the controller now handles duties.

Numerone Omplale Porrevinte Inatfoil Tonfnot

Big Blaze Destroys Savannah Grocery Warehouse

A blaze in Savannah Georgia at 10 o clock destroyed Wilcox Gibbs & Co warehouse and The Savanas Grocery company brick building, causing an estimated loss of about 260000 with insurance claims of 100000 and 125000 respectively. The fire also damaged Forts Wholesale grocery three story building valued at 100000 with 40000 insured.

Savasnan Pire Wilcox, Gibba& Go Savantas Grocery Company Forat Wilcox, Gibbs & Co

Sale of Black Diamonds by New York Importer

Simon Dinson, importer of carbons in New York, assigned today to Leon Lewis, with preferences for 97 400 dollars. He has been in business many years.

New York Simon Dinson Leon Lewis Bown

Businessman’s Finances Linked to Mining Ventures

The report notes assets valued in the hundreds of thousands, with the assignment tied to dull business, financial stringency, and heavy liabilities for others. His main dealings involve mining people in the west and Pennsylvania, while he benefited from drilling where black diamonds were found, though liabilities remain heavy.

Pennsylvania Elia

Man kills wife then takes own life in Philadelphia

Police report Kate Lanahan was found dead at her home this morning after a quarrel with her husband Albert Lanahan a sergeant from the Ninetieth district. Lanahan, a hard drinker, beat her fatally and then killed himself with a pistol blowout at a nearby stable.

Philadelhia Bab Omer Albert Lunalan William Kate Lanahan Jadu Albert Lanahan Lanahan

McGann Seeks Inquiry into Judge Jenkins Abuse Allegations

Mr McGann of Linois urged a resolution today to investigate Judge Jenkins on charges of abusing powers to oppress Northern Pacific railroad employees and restrain strikes. As chairman of the labor committee he sought to impeach the judge if abuse was found.

Jenkins Populus Wasiunaiva McGann Linois Northern Pacific

Funeral of Mr Childs in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, February 5. Bishop Potter of New York to officiate at the funeral of Mr. Childs with address at the church. A long list of pallbearers includes J Pierpont Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Special trains and numerous delegations from many organizations to attend. Ledger employees to march and the Ledger office to close during services.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York John R. McLean Washington Cornelius Vanderbilt Guauncey M Depew Horace Porter Howard Patterson Frederick Db Grant John Bigelow Eooch Pratt Keverdy Johnson Felix Agnus Charles FL Munyer Baltimore EO F Wilbur Bathe de James MacAlister John Russell Young M Tichards Mackle Philadelphia Childe Henry Watterson J. 8. Morgan & Co London Laurice Cochran Chauncy M. Depew Joseph Politizer High J. Grant Sanatora Donald Cameron William Han Feon Richard Watson Gilder Governor Boridea Paraonal Friends of St James’ Church Ledger Ledger Office Drexelnstitute Area Club New York Editors and Publishers New York Typographion! Nation No. 6

Reorganization Plan for Reading Railroad Nears Release

Five million dollars already placed in Philadelphia on coal accounts. Plan aims to raise funds to pay off the Speyer loan. Reading collateral release will provide funds. No assessments on stock or income bonds. General mortgage bondholders fund five years of tri coupons. Preference income bonds may be asked to waive rights to interest if earned. Feasibility rests on bondholder approval.

Probapeienia Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Philadelphia Speyer Reading

Silver vault count reveals $504 missing in treasurer’s office

The morning audit of the silver vault showed a loss of 504 dollars credited to a young musician named Anderson. Friends with political and social connections are pressing to settle the matter and have offered to reimburse Trene Morgan if the prosecution is dropped.

Wasnixetos Anderson Musoner Aredd Treneuver Morgan

Boston Man Plans Clothes-Free World Trip for $5000 Wager

A Boston gentleman known as Paul Jones will begin a bold trek around the world within two weeks, starting without clothing or funds and attempting to return with 5000 dollars in one year. The start is to be witnessed by the Boston Press Club.

Boston Paul Jones Hoston Press Club

Fractured Rumor Ledger Touches Dozens of Names Across Nations

Disjointed OCR snippet lists varied items including Mexican officials, ship cargo to New York, Brazilian soldiers gear, a prison escapee released, wage disputes in Ohio, an Italian in Central Park, bank affairs in San Francisco, Ohio Odd Fellows aid request, a widow of a vice president, a New York company victory notice, a Racine marriage scandal, probate disclosures in Minnesota, arsenic findings in Wisconsin, and a Borden estate distribution.

Inmatca Rio de Island New York la Champagne Walter Willet Wellavilla Comypinny Ns Vendetta Central Park Brockway Elmion N.Y Brookhaven Mint Jamien A. Bogland Leonard Ameri San Juncidon Enbex Laongri Santa Choa Bank San Francie Reat Ohio Mya Behusler Colfax Pennlla El-View Promstone Springtett Mose Holetein Boll John Linedeli Jobn Weir Filivon Bell 1 Onearre Tina Vitory London Menator Tenn Arthur J. Sond Warden Mary Walker St. Paul Minn Mre. Crevier Commodore Kitteen Commodore Herman G He Rach Wis Agale Borden Fall River Mays Bove Lisale

Murderer James Lynn Held for Trial in Saunders Case

Creston Pennsylvania February 5 James Lynn accused of stabbing John Saunders was committed to the county jail without bail after a hearing before Magistrate Berry and the coroner's jury The principal witness was William Files who saw the quarrel between Frank Farrell of Philadelphia Lynn and Laundere intervening before the fatal wound The trio reportedly were under the influence of liquor

Creston Berry James Lynn John Saunders William Files Frank Farrell Philadelphia Lynn Laundere

Rail and railroad accidents and local incidents reported

An array of mishaps and legal events cross multiple counties. A train strike injures KB Shirk near Lebanon. Bank officials arrested on embezzlement charges are freed. Mines and mills suspend or resume work amid labor tensions. A coroner clears BOA Kunkle in the Valley Forge shooting. Street collapses threaten Hagleton, and workforces face layoffs and accidents including a 10 year old killed in a road incident. Local commissioners assign funds to debt payments.

Lebanon Kine Ditanet Safe Deposit Bank Cameroi Minéral Kallen and Minnig Company Shamokin MMNM AO Nied Paxton Harrisburg Limead Chesapeake Boa. Kunkle Amos Kwilly Valley Porge Lo Ball Hagleton Pardes & Co Caranberry Hand Lewis Roelding Groenabueg Willi Chinty Commissioners Pottsville Dover

Insurgent Forces Reported Near Rio with Landing Plans

A Rio dispatch says Admiral Da Gama planned a landing at Nigheroy after learning two national guard regiments near the city might desert. The attempt was abandoned when discovery halted the operation, with guards showing no disloyalty when approached by Da Gama's agents.

Loxnos Rio Janeiro Admiral da Gama Nigheroy National Guard Arrouaa National Guards da Goama da Gama Rio

Weather Forecast Fragment for Eastern Pennsylvania

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies with colder conditions in the southern part. North shows improving conditions, with generally fair weather and warmer temperatures as winds shift to the south.

Wasmsaton Tierlay Pennsylvania Wade Pendayleania

Finley’s UK Linen Reduction Sale Opens Monday

Finley’s announces a week long reduction sale on linen table damask and napkins in Cream and Bleached. Prices shown include 56 inch napkins at 23 to 28 cents and 72 inch damask sets ranging from 1.05 to 2.25 for various widths with recent prices noted. Also advertised are towels and Cherub Crochet Quilt items at low prices.

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