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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1894

Page

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Deadly cafe bombing shocks Paris crowds

An anarchist, Deon Breton, 23, threw a bomb in the Hotel Terminus cafe near Saint Lazare Station wounding twenty. Police overpowered him after a gunfight. five seriously injured, fifteen lightly hurt. Breton confessed to anarchist motives.

Edeon Breton Pants Deon Breton St. Lagare Tallway Ervat Dn Omathus Poisson Ther Ras Ds Moscow M. Lanreant M Doubost Interior Gavrel Borile Leblasc Rand Amsterdam Mme Leblanc Danne Vanhent Requet Foubert Raymond Lanatan

William Miles Dies After Fall From Brewery Window

New Years Feb 12 William A Miles a brewer and partner at William A Miles & Co No 59 Christie Street fell about fifty feet from the drying room into the yard and died instantly. No witness to the accident. He was 55 and considered a wealthy figure in the brewing trade.

William Miles William A. Miles William A. Miles & Co Christie Street

Supreme Court Delivers Opinion on Mercantile Tax Question

Philadelphia February 12 The Supreme Court handed down an important opinion addressing a mercantile tax issue. The ruling centers on whether a manufacturing company can be assessed for mercantile taxes under the state code.

Supreme Court Philadelphia Seave

Potter & Co. Appeal Over Mercantile Taxes

Justice Williams delivers the Commonwealth case against Thome Potter & Co. in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas No 4. The decision centers on whether a firm that both manufactures and sells goods can be taxed as a merchant when it operates a separate retail store.

Justice Williams The Commonwealth George L. McCreary Thome Potter & Co Com. Tun Philadelphia

Verdict in Carpenter Case Reaches Last Evening

The jury found the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree at 3 o clock this evening. The trial had intense violence, leading the defense to forgo further address. A motion for judgment was filed by the commonwealth and a motion for non-trial was raised by the defense over alleged jury irregularities.

Mirr Lixtowy Carpenter Commonwealth Lyons

Attempts to Aid Da Gama Amid Brazilian Turmoil

A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports failed insurgent land aids after plotters were betrayed, with twenty officers among the imprisoned leaders. Insurgents push toward San Paulo frontier while Admiral Da Gama strengthens the fleet at Rio and Nictheroy. President Peixoto will not seek re election as martial law remains in effect and protests halt the vote.

Mostevine Rio de Janeiro Prigonera San Paulo Admiral da Gama Rio Janeiro Nictheroy Ita Ehipa Bahia Niemeyer Cruis Nietheroy Haa Huet Peixoto

Banker buys railroaders time at a discount in Butler

In New Castle Pa on February 12, J H Campbell a Butler banker was buying railroad employee time at a light discount. He acquired 12000 in orders and pressed Pittburgh and Western officials for payment. After threats and a brief attachment attempt Campbell secured payments totaling about 6000 with continued interest from workers cashing fares at his bank.

Butler Railroadere New Calls Pittatarg and Western Railroad J. H. Campbell Campbell Pitteburg and Western Pittebarg and Western Company Anahstia Potoliiae

Washington conclave to hear woman officers this week

A rough printed page notes a women officers annual conclave in Washington this week. It mentions a meeting with various political figures and talks of legal and civic matters amid a wider set of unrelated items. The text also reports maritime and rail news, a fatal accident at Mare Island, and political dinners in Newark and Philadelphia.

Washington Cape Flattery State of Washington Chey Fa Charlea J Maryland Ie Dging Baltimore Hees Anya Turka New York Newport News Machinland W. Geering Mare Island Navy Yard Cal Knoxville, Southern and Marietta and North Georgia Logan County da Shetler Georgia Williams Senator Hour Batiman Lincoln Association Jersey City Abraham Lincoln Geond Union League League Philadelphia Shelby N. Callom Tilmots Abraham Lingola

Senator Gallinger Proposes Tariff Measure Amid Hawaiian Debate

Senate debates a substitute for the Wilson tariff bill. Mr Gray defends President Cleveland's stance on Hawaiian annexation, criticizing ex-Minister Stevens. Executive session follows as Caleb Bryce offers regrets for Representative Houk. House acts on bullion coinage, district bills, and a deficieny urgency bill before adjournment.

Wasimisaros Tolay Gollinger Kop Lin Senate Gray Mr. Gray Stevens Chay Alm Esiato Daniels Dem White Cal Willis Gresham Thurston Washington Committee On Foreign Relations Bryce Ofc Houk Ohio

Paris Anarchist on Trial For Explosives Possession

Boisan, among many arrested in recent police raids on nearchiat hatt e, was tried today in Paris and convicted of explosives possession. He received four months' imprisonment. As the sentence ended, he hurled bread at the jury and shouted accusations of anarchy, causing a brief uproar in court.

Pama Boisaon Nearchiat Hatte Jorge An Boisson

Fifty-Eight Men Arraigned in Pittsburg Riot Trial

A large crowd fills the Pittsburg court as fifty eight foreign defendants stand trial before Judge Ewing and Judge Magna for riot. District Attorney Burleigh leads the prosecution with assistant Harry Gearing. Attorneys Rowand Blakely Miller and Stebbick defend the defendants as the jury is seated by 11. Burleigh opening statements begin the unprecedented multi defendant case in Allegheny County.

Pittsburg Ewing Magna Monatiell Valley Wilnenats Magee Allegheny County Burleigh Harry Gearing Attorneeus Rowand Blakely, Miller and Stebick Volock Mr. Burleigh

Rioters Identified by Witnesses in Mine Property Attack

The prosecutor stated two prisoners admitted guilt while coal operator W. J. Steen testified about roughly twenty rioters and damage to mine property. Steen named forty nine prisoners, with Griffin Williams and Bowerhill minor identifying five others. Charles Gillespie corroborated several identifications. The court adjourned for dinner.

W. J. Steen Blaomof A Bugle Mer Steen Griffin Williams Bowerhill Minor Pridonar Charles Gillesple

Rare Ice Bridge Forms in Niagara Gorge After Strong Winds

Fire cascade of an ice bridge reappears in the Niagara gorge below the falls after winds. Ice flows tumble over the falls and gather at Prospect Park foot, forming a solid bridge of moving ice as crews note rapid accumulation.

Niadana Panis N.Y Niagara Gorge Han Proapect Park

Railway Magnates at War Over Philadelphia and Erie Stock

The Philadelphia and Erie railroad stockholders meeting today reported 1893 operating costs and gross earnings, with a net gain over 1892. A heated exchange occurred between John P. Green of the Pennsylvania Railroad and David Thompson over investigation of Erie affairs, leading to a board-referred matter and the election of nine directors including N Parkner Shortridge and others.

Praveen Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company van Sandt Second View John P. Green Pennsylvania Railroad Company David & Thompson L. H. Kyler & Co Thomson Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia and Erie Erie Pennsylvania Green Thompson Philadelphia and Erie Company Captain Green Board of Directors Thomas Sam Aleo Pittsburg Eric Mr. Thompson N. Parkner Shortridge W. Masel] Wilden John Geeen Samuel Gustine Thompson J. Bayard Perry Willian J. Elkins Henry 2 Welch William J. Howard Amos K. Little W. J. Barnes

Crank Windham Carter arraigned for threat to Queen Victoria

Windham Carter was arraigned in Bow Street police court on a charge of threatening to kill Queen Victoria. The case stems from his claim that she deprived him of the tithe of Marl of Wynehombe. The defendant appeared sane and was sent to a magistrate for further action.

Qiven Victoria Lospexs Windham Carter Bow Street Queen Victoria Wynehombe An Mayluin

Fragmented Local Notice Fragmented in Newspouring Text

An OCR damaged passage mentions Mia Alda Robinson of New Cantla and Professor Harwhorn amid unclear events. It references attorney A Linhart in Allegheny County facing debarment, and a series of garbled names and places including Harrisburg Dallas Philadelp te and Manc hula. The fragment also notes cattle and tubercu losis denial and a note on postmasters in Pennsylvania.

Mia Alda Robinson New Cantla Harwhorn A. Linhart Allegheny County Manchula Jacob Mobloser Penbrook Harrisburg Haw Boen George W. Childs Philadel Pte Edge Dallas Poutmantersa Jounsylvania Ramage Hanteville Lagerne Vite Ae Hunt Hugh Mulligan Bush

Echoes From The Storm Strands Trains In Snow

Severe blizzard disrupts rail and streetcar service across Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana. Freight trains halted several yards blocked downtown stations as snowdrifts and downed telegraph lines impede travel and communication nationwide.

Pennsylvania

Severe Wyoming blizzard halts trains and snarls towns

A fierce north wind and heavy snow sweep Wyoming valley and surrounding areas. Reports describe sixty mile per hour gusts with eight to ten inches of snow in several towns including Dallas Ponkhannock Fairview and Bear Lake. Trains on the Cleveland routes are impeded and outages occur as snow drifts fill streets and rail lines.

Wyoming Valley Dallas Ponkhannock Fairview Ear Creek Bear Lake Hoateton Shiekehiony Roida Cleveland Foret Wayne Straits of Mackinaw

Patch of Letters on Tinwaiian Affairs Sent to Congress

The Provident Cleveland dispatch reports a second batch of letters about Tinmaiian matters. Secretary Gresham writes of an interview with Minister Thornton on whether the United States would use force to place the queen on the throne. Minister Willie notes his refusal to attend the provisional government celebration, and Thurston asked Gresham about potential force.

Wasiisarox D. C Greaham Willie Thornton Wale United States Gresham

Provisional government inquiry prompts guarded reply

In the afternoon Mr. Willis communicated that no force would be used against the provisional government or the people. He said any injury would come from their own acts, after meetings involving Mr. Gresham and Minister Thornton.

Thurston Gresham Provident Thornton Winn Willis

Scranton Champion Wins Pool Match This Afternoon

Pannogiania Feb 12 Jerome Keogh of Scranton defeats Grant Boy of Harrisburg in a pool match. Keogh posts a remarkable score sequence with multiple runs including 16 9 1 10 9 15 15 7 15 4 4 0 4 10 15 21 15 7 9 12 20. Eeby trails with scattered scores as the game unfolds.

Scranton Pannogiania Jerome Keogh Grant Boy Harrisburg War Aneway Theo Sore Avin Keogh Eeby L—ud Keruteler Eby

New York Journal Editors Plan Eastern Newspaper Association

Representatives of leading papers from New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and Atlanta met to form an eastern newspaper association. They discussed news gathering and distribution and appointed a six member committee with John H Holme s as chairman to finalize a plan and prepare for a forthcoming meeting.

New York Entit Uel East Brest Porth South New York Herald New York Tribune New York Law New York Times W. F. Balkan Rochester Union and Advertiner New York State Chicago Western Associated Press Tinw Atlantic Seaboard Evs Philadelene L. Clarke Davis Wilger John H Holmen New England Association Balham Berick Wilkine Washington Gautain Ivan DP. Bowvil Atlanta Constitution United Press John IL Holmes

Strikers Refuse Work at McCutehoon Mill

In Pirrspin on February 12 large iron workers stayed away in snow and slept, as Lindeau and McCuteh son attempt to run the mill independently. A few puddlers returned to work but most refused at reduced wages, leaving the plant idle since January and employing over 400 men potential.

Lindeau & McCutehson Second Avenue Villa Hin Joneani

Robbers Hit Doylaston Outfitters In Thursday Night Theft

Burglars entered L. E. Freneher & Co. at Doylaton street and stole about TV worth of goods. They left a note saying hard times forced the job and hoping the firm would not feel bad if they returned.

Revrox, Peb Hurglare L. EL Freneher & Co Gentlemen’s Outfitters Doylaton Street Durine Hopas

Wilsons Condition Improves as He Plans Mexico Trip

Congressman W. J. Wilson, chair of the House Wave and Means committee, lies in his Coates House room but grows stronger. He expects to resume his journey to Mexico Thursday. his condition is not regarded as serious.

Kansas City W. J. Wilson Conntive Coates House Mexico

Weather Report From Wakmisaros Pa

A brief weather note reports heavy snows and colder conditions in Pennsylvania with a northeast shift toward the northwest as of February 19.

Farevalern Pennsylvania Yilen

Finley 3 Amid Reduction Sale Interaction

A brief note states Finley 3 during a Reduction Sale in the past week, signaling promotional activity and discounted offerings.

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