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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1894

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Women's Vote Highlighted in Oklahoma County Seat Debate

In Washington Feb 15 the Senate debated an amendment by Mr Peffer Kansas to let women vote on locating county seats in Oklahoma. He argued women deserve public influence as in private life. The amendment was rejected 27 to 27 with the vice president voting aye.

Senate Interior Blackburn Kentucky Oklahoma Peffer Kansas Bland Missouri Masars. Rawlins Dem. U T Latime

Fight planned on Catty Hunk island postponed by rich backers

The Standard reports rich men who frequent Catty Hunk island intend to stage the Corbett Jaykeon fight there with bidders meeting offers and authorities in Gosnold reportedly leaning favorable. Excitement grows among local sports circles though details remain uncertain.

Mass Cattyhonk Corbett Jaykeon Gosnold

Harry Dean Arrested in Lebanon for Doacanville Robbery

Harry Dean, detained in Lebanon on an Opic ion of involvement in the Doacanville robbery, was brought to Avrooxa and handed over to United States authorities. Investigators report he is a well known crook with many wanted charges, though federal authorities claim him for the Doacanville case.

Avrooxa Harry Dean Lebanon Tillard Alora Decaneville Thiaaity Sines United States Doacanaville

Mother Killed in Bandit Kidnap Attempt in Havana

In Havana on Monday bandits tried to abduct the youngest son of Senor Hernandez, owner of the Hidalgo estate Minas. Señora Hernandez intervened, shielding her child, and was fatally wounded. the child died and the mother soon died. A second son returned fire, killing one bandit. the others fled.

Havana Senor Hernandes Hegleite” Entitement Minas Senora Hernandes

Death of William Macraith Found at North Thirteenth Street

William A. Macraith 60 died of starvation in his Philadelphia home at 1209 North Thirteenth Street. Neighbors described him as uncommunicative and reclusive. A nearby worker reported the deteriorating sidewalk snow, prompting an officer to enter the house and discover the corpse on dirty mattresses.

North Thirteenth Street William A. Macraith Macraith Lefferts Mac

Death Inferred From Elevation by Coroner

A coroner Dr Sidebottom or Sidebotham notes the impression of a death from elevation after a man was found with a pocketbook and a loaf in a kitchen area. The body showed signs suggesting suicide or accidental fall as per coroner’s office assessment.

London Anarchists Tied to Hotel Verminus Bombing

Paris bulletin reports Euile Henry accused of planning the cafe blast at the Hotel Verminus Monday night injuring twenty four. Authorities say the plot originated in London with twelve to thirteen conspirators including Henry, and Henry admits contact with De Paul Kaela sought by police over links to Vaillant.

London Howry Paris Euile Denry Verminus Hin Wien Henry de Paul Kaela Polles Vaillant

Rescue Efforts Continue at Gaylord Mine in Ply mouth

Widespread collapse at the Gaylord mine traps thirteen men as rescuers push work from the No 4 Delaware and Hudson connection. A 100 man team uses the old mountain opening in hopes of reaching the entombed workers within days while air and debris impede progress. Superintendent Picton, himself trapped, is reported in danger as the Gaylord mine is described as ruined and permanently closed.

Witkus-Banne Plymouth Vince Yedterdey Delaware and Hudson Coal Company Gaylord Tomera Picton Von

Bridgeport Railway Union Split Weakened by Withdrawals

Five members quit the Bridgeport Sorfane Railway association in Bemorront Conn marking the first break among strikers. Two were expelled amid accusations of trying to sow dissatisfaction. Officials say the remaining members stand firm as the association plans to join the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America tonight.

Conn Bridgeport Sorfane Railway Association Tewan Apaosiation Amalgamated Association of the Street Railway Eemployad of America Tis

Medford Whale Feat and Various Legal Edicts Reported

A fragmentary 19th century wire style summary reports Medford whale feats, local temperance measures in Virginia, and a Cincinnati Hook event. It notes Robert Perry and others dying in Guilford, provides a jail release for a Chattanooga murder suspect, a San Antonio restoration project, and a Dubuque widow notice. It mentions a Windsor Locks cotton yard and San Francisco club expulsion hearing, plus a Morristown murder verdict and March sentencing.

Hoston Old Colony Consolidated Railraw Iiank G. N. Hanson Chattanooga Pan Abertif Lubuque J. R. Montgomery Company Windsor Locks Conn San Francisco Preay Club Wien M. H. de Young The Chronicle Alse August Bergman Juling Morristown N. J Bergman Maroli

New York Inquiry Finds Contract Laborers at Wanamaker's Lace Dept

Immigrant workers from Ireland Timmins Gallagher Curran and Vealy were employed in Wanamaker's lace department dated from December to last month. They arrived from Philadelphia, contracted for seven dollars weekly with board, funded through London based Donegal Industrial Fund, and paid by Wanamaker’s cashier Mrs Covla. A hearing continues as authorities plan prosecutions over alleged contract labor violations.

New York William Timmins Gridget Gallagher Hugh Feny Laws Owen Curren Wanamaker's Postmaater Clon Oral Wanamaker Dnapweter Bilis Iland William Timmine Bridget Gallagher Lucea Owen Curran Wood Earver Huch Vealy Philadelphia Europe Ad Epokexman Misnadall County Donegal Ireland Donegal Industrial Fund London Timumint Fimvel Sol United States Mra Ernest Hart Liverpool Omlat Poitatelpiia Whitten Wal Hart Wanamaker Trelind Timmins

Death of an Anarchist Martial Bourdin in Greenwich Explosion

A man named Martial Bourdin was fatally injured by a premature explosion near Greenwich observatory after nightfall. English and French papers found on him, plus evidence from Autonomist club members, point to an anarchist plot with Bourdin as a conspirator. police investigate his life and the-sealed contacts as witnesses vanish. Police watch the Autonomist club on Trafalgar Street and a Windmill Street lodging as inquiries continue. Bourdin carried explosives and thirteen pounds in gold. his exact motive remains unclear.

Martial Bourd Keapers Greenwich Park London Bridge Observatory Seaman's Martial Bourdin Ansyuia Bourdin London Autonomis Club Traft On Atrest Tottenham Court Road Benardin Greenwich Windmill Street Ankroblats Greanwich

Fire Destroys State Normal School at Oneonta

The state normal and training school at Oneonta burned this morning. Opened in fall TH90. original cost about 114000, later increased by appropriations for improvements. About 950 normal students and 100 intermediate students were in attendance.

Coorensions N.Y Oneonta

Boy Apparently Dead Recovery in Undertaker's Hands

A boy presumed dead was found alive when an undertaker arrived in Guilerre Pennsylvania on February 15 to prepare the body for burial. The unexpected recovery details remain unclear as authorities investigate how the error occurred.

Valuable Imported Horses Defrauding U S Government Case

Special Agent Smith investigates a scheme to underprice valuable horses imported from England through Portland Maine and other ports. The operation allegedly defrauded the government by undervaluing stock, with authorities tracing a red stallion shipment and estimating dozens of horses valued at about several hundred dollars each.

Dosros Trenary Department New England Undtel England Hangor Ale Vianeoboro I Bo Bennett Topolew Smith

Insurgent Marie Fires On American Launch Near Rio Harbor

Aboard the Newark the launch carrying an American crew is attacked by the insurgent steamer Marie near Copacabana. Three shots miss. the crew lands sickness victims at a yellow fever hospital and the Newark sails to Montevideo for disinfection under Rear Admiral Benham.

Rio Jango Craser Newark Aéverel Aailora Marie United Press Marte Yeaterday Beliafus Benham Montevideo Copacabanca

Pittsburgh area obits and weather from yesterday

Christopher Denmark at Leona Bradford county and Austin L Taggart of Montgomery county died at King of Prussia. George Haynes appeared with a mother in Syracuse in July 1804. Dhor Johnston of Entriken died of cold while seeking shelter. Iron fire at Brooke Iron Company injures Galvin Steeler James Heuer Elam Reider with Heuer fatally injured. Wyoming valley snow and Wilkes-Barre heavy snowfall with twelve to nineteen inches in many areas. Brigadier General Richard W Johnson and Miss A M Careon wed at home. George Slootman from Huntingdon county faced desertion charges. Jankin county court jurisdiction disputed. Medical Society hosts reception for Dr I G Me Cortulk of Williamsport in recognition of his work toward state medical board exams.

Sonbury George Haynes Dane Harvey Syracom N.Y Dohor T. Johnston Brooke Tron Company Far Wood Birdabord Galvin Steeler Dame Poul James Hewer Elam Reider Sheeler Wyoming Valley Atari Wilkes-Barre Richard W. Jolinanrt St Paul Mit Mies Due A ML. Careon Cutsangia Tridey Houseatevening Ceieral Johnson Kentucky United States Army George Slootman Huntingdon County England Simonton Jwapkin County Court Philadelphia Hotel Metropole I. G. Me Cortulek Williamsport Pennssylvania State Medical Society

Local whispers mix with reform talks at noon reception

The report notes a midday reception at the La house with attendees lingering. Congressman Hateh pledges rapid passage of his anti-option bill. Captain GT Beal, noted as the army’s only medical storekeeper, is slated for retirement and the office may cease. Jerry Simpson plans to back a bill granting Labor Commissioner Wright a recheck of the single tag theory in a city job. The Lighthouse guard questions 0.261 in lighting the Liberty statue, urging fund redirection. Postmaster Kiavell fights to keep periodicals out of second class status.

Hateh GT. Beal Jerry Simpson Wright Wielo

New Series U S Bond Denominations $50 $1000 Issued

The First Lot Delivered to the Treasury from the Printer includes 1400 bonds of $50 $1000 denominations. The bonds feature a new design with Thomas H Menton vignette, Treasury seal, and J Furn Tillman signature forthcoming. Coupons for three months interest accompany each bond.

Wasamanosx Atlient Bureau of Engraving and Print Ing Treasury Thomas H. Menton Treasury Goal J. Fount Tillman Register of the Treasury Tuitiala AT. Hantington

Train attack leaves two wounded after revolver fire

A report states a man fired several shots at a train car, wounding one passenger. Two assailants then drew revolvers and fired at another group aboard, prompting the victims to flee the train.

Hieit Revolvera Weil

Officers Elected at Meeting in Hartinburg Yesterday

The meeting in Hartinburg yesterday elected officers for the coming year. Grand master Joel Baby Lancaster and other high ranking officers including deputy grand master William T. Carton Norristown and illustrious grand master AH McKillip Bloomsburg were named. Representatives from various state mascular bodies attended from many cities.

Hariisting Royal Selegud Marvin Wilj Thera Ieers Joel 8 Baby Lancaster William T. Carton Norristown AH. McKillip Bloomeburg Thowman Millehough William Sport Dvsoen

Moser Heirs Clash Over Million Estate in Pa

John Afossi nephew of Hawkhardt Moser, said to be heirs to about 15 million dollars, was removed from his home by officers amid claims of illegal detention by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. Litigation over the estate is before Schuylkill county courts as heirs seek realization of supposed wealth.

John Moser Hazieray John Afossi Hawkhardt Moser Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Moser Coal Company Schuylkill County

Connecticut Democratic circular seeks funds from federal workers

Several weeks ago a circular from the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee asked federal and state officials for campaign funds. It demanded a graduated assessment of 4 to 10 percent, based on the official’s salary. The civil service commission is investigating who received the circular and whether any officials are government officers. Possession or distribution of such political circulars by government employees is punishable by fine and imprisonment. Henry Goddard, U.S. collector at Bridgeport, is named due to his committee ties, though not proven to have sent the circular.

Wasiusaros Democratic State Central Committee Civil Service Commission Roosevelt United States Treasury Connecticut State Central Henry Goddard United States Bridgeport Goddard

Decision of the French Court in His Wife's Suit

The Fourth Diei chamber ruled the French court incompetent to hear Princess Colonna's suit for separation and child custody against Prince Colonna. It provisionally awarded custody to the father, asserting the court lacked jurisdiction since he is an Italian citizen.

Pans Colonna Mis John W. Mackay Prince Colonna

Fire devastates East Spring dry goods store and tenements

A blaze at Jour, Witter & Co. dry goods on East Spring street and adjoining tenement houses caused an estimated 40,000 in damage. The fire started in the basement most likely from a furnace and spread overnight. Joseph Lorgman barely escaped. a wall collapse injured three firemen.

Coumees Whale Vale Jour Witter & Go East Spring Street Joseph Lorgman Hou

Pool Tournament Delivers Hard Fought Matches in Feb 1

In a Feb 1 pool event at Keogh and Wilson faced strong opposition. Keogh led early but Wilson challenged, reaching 6 to 4. A separate match between Sherman and Dougherty became a tense battle with Sherman ultimately winning 15 to 1 as both players pushed for victory.

Pinhapranina Wilson Keogh Sherman Dougherty Fromm

Interesting Developments At Commission Meeting In Hamusiona

Tomorrow night in Hamusiona Pennsylvania the Soldiers Orphans Schools commission will hold a session noted for its potential drama A commission member accuses bribery in site selection for the State industrial colony The accused denies the charge and counters that the accuser seeks money for a vote The dispute is expected to be aired fully at the meeting

Hamusiona Soldiers’ Orphans Schools Commission Romlen Commission Industrial Cohon

Convention of District No 2 United Mine Workers Adjourns

The February 15 1905 convention in Altoona Pennsylvania adjourned after approving a resolution favoring a broad miners strike while opposing local walkouts. Officers elected to the executive board include District master workman Thomas A Bradley Lilly Cambria County and others from Jefferson and Hastings counties.

Altoona United Mine Workers of America Thomas A. Bradley Lilly Cambria County V. Henderton H Moutedale

Ohio Governor and Grow Greeted in Oil City Welcome

Governor McKinley of Ohio and Hon. Gam Neha Grow Republican candidate for congressman at large were the guests of honor in Oil City. At Oil City hall they received a royal welcome with loud cheers and calls for growth as the next president. Both addresses were frequently interrupted by applause.

Bold Attempt of Two Negroes to Rob Passenger on Train

Two black men attempted a robbery on the 11 40 o'clock Fort Wayne road train after it left the Union depot. As the train neared the Sixteenth Street bridge the suspects entered a day coach and struck a passenger near the door. A passenger cluster forced the assailants to desist while others intervened.

Pawengere Cooado Pawengera Fort Wayne Road Anion Depot Piabetiger

Obscure obituary notices mingle names across nations and towns

A jumbled list of deaths and statuses includes Miles for Brien in Dorinantown, Mrs William J Magie of Filgabeth, Sir William Strouse a chaplain in Jeffersonville Ital, and Kee ney aboard the ranger at La Union Salvador. Other entries mention Mrs Daniel B Dyer of Abington and Robert UL Gh Mantington from Chicago, with diverse locales and titles.

Miles Brien Dorinantown Mra William J. Magie Filgabeth N.d Supreme Justice Magie Prince Edward Ueland Charlottetown William Strouse Jeffersonville Ital Burgeon Damon P. Keeney U.S ON Ranger la Union Salvador Abington Daniel B. Dyer John Monroe & Co Conta Rica Robert UL Gh Mantington Lonimeociation Chicago

Weather Sketch for Eastern Pennsylvania Weekend

A rough forecast notes fair conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with northwest winds and warmer Saturday. Northwest winds persist with improving temps except near Lake Erie where cold pockets may linger in the northern portion.

Wasnredtom Pensylvania

Finley’s Reduction Sale Highlights This Week

A brief notice notes Finley’s store conducted a reduction sale during the past week. It mentions discounted merchandise and timing. No additional details or dates are provided in the readable text.

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