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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1895

Page

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Great National Council of Women Opens in Washington

The second triennial Women’s National Council gathers in Washington, bringing eighteen national groups with 4 000 to 5 000 members. Notables include May Wright Sewall and Rachel Foster Avery. sessions run fourteen days with topics on equal pay, divorce, patriotism, morality, and social reform.

Lindkes United Treas Washington United States Na Society Boalere National Free Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Woman's Centenary Association of the Univeralist Church Woman's Foreign Missinary Union of Friends National Council of Jewish Women Woman's Republican Association of the United States National Association of the Loyal Women of American Liberty Woman's Relief Corps Auaillary Grand Army of the Republic Wimodaughsis Sorocwla National Christian League For Woman's Christan National Council Mra May Wright Sewall Indianapolis Rachel Foster Avery Frances E. Bayley Lillian M. N. Stevens Targe Marie Martin France Ewa McLaren Enlanidl Tary Alexandria Grippenhere Finland Countesa of Aberdeen Henry Somerset Stra Russell Sage Susan Anthony Elie Beth BE Grannis New York City Jennie de la Lozier New York Laura Bollard Brooklyn the Gospel Anns Shaw Frances FE. Willard Mia Sheldon Madame Alert Germany Canada Metzerott Music Hall Khelil Annin Ford Fastman Enallea Park Street Ateom Piah Mra. Sewall Rome

Pittest Musi Mall Fire Destroys German Young Men Hall

A major blaze in Buffalo damages the German Young Men's association hall and the library. The Musi Mall property is engulfed as firefighters battle the flames. Officials report the hall rebuilt after a 1483 fire and valued around 1000N, with fear of total loss if not contained.

United Pires Buffalo Musle Muss

Abduction Probe Names Four Suspects in Linde O Brien Case

Philadelphia reports identify four men and women tied to the alleged abduction of Linde O Brien, the star witness in Wellington Hillsvteai's almshouse scandal case. William Wilhelm, attorney for the Ministerial association, says Fella Burke and Laabella Marley are linked to the plot, with others including Ed English and a woman named Spencer pursued for testimony.

United Press Philadelphia Linde O Brien Wellington Hillsvteai Schuylkill County Erigdskt William Wilhelm Pottavilhy Wilhelm Fella Burke Lingle O'Brien New York Laabella Marley Dresa- Thaker Burke Liz Die O Brien Mr. Wilhelm William Gordons SehuysRill County St. Clair William O'Brien Ninh Street Ed. English Spencer

Conference Sheds Light on Platt Pratts Fight With Mayor Strong

A closed conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel involved Senator Thomas C Platt and Republican leaders including Charis W Hinckett and Edward Lauterbach. Reported topics centered on Mayor Strong and his recent appointments, signaling a sharp war within reform circles and urging consultation with party leadership before future executive moves.

Thomas €. Platt United Proms New York Thomas Platt Fifth Avenue Hotel State Committee Charis W. Hinckett Benjamin J Cilell W. J. Prooteur Lexow Parsons Milburne Hamilton ‘Sh Edward Lauterbach Hambleton Halpin Hoops Strong Matt Pratt Tlown

An Athenteor Lingue Organized by Withomeport Boys

A garbled item notes an event organized by Withomeport school boys. It mentions a widow of a playwright, a dog bite causing hydrophobia, and various misrendered names and places. The text also references a governor's troop member, a crowded Reading hall, and alleged rioters tied to a poisoning incident.

Withomeport Kartley Ciapbell Pittehur Theoore Beunk Shainokiy George Martin Moarrinburg Reading Charles Blehop Charles H. Bwickerd

Unclear OCR History Item on Cape Charlo Court Cases

Fragmented OCR describes a set of local incidents including a prelate sale at Cape Charlo, a Lexington bank account issue, alleged cruelty to a pupil at a Beno rmilly school, and a Protestant association incident. It mentions a burning near Drennon Springway and a Jeffersonville home team scene with children harmed.

Lexington Hey Franklin Spaulding Beno Rmilly Stary School Wadleratirrest Amecoh Protestant Association Louis Frank Drennon Crane

Divorce Rumors Hover Over Yznagas In New York Society

United Press report claims a separation reached between Mr and Mrs Pernunde Yanaga formerly Mabel Wright, amid sensational chatter in New York society. Yanaga, famed as American beauty, daughter of Cuban-born designer Llehant Yanaga, rose from Newport to Narragansett fame before marriage.

New York London Mra Pernunde Vanuti Mira Yanuga Mabel Curtis Wright I Belle Ale Yanaga Mies Weteht Yanda England George Carthly Misa Worigtt Vious Fle Hiner J. Neyo Lowell Carpet Company J. 8. Higgins Company Llehant Yenaga Elizabeth Peabody MeChrenville Kane Wright Narragansett Newport Met Invo du Pont Gwen Miss Wright Narraguasent Pier EB. Ilollins & Co Wall Street Wie Cuba Yenega Wie Mise Gerry Smith Mya W. OK Vanderbilt Califormic George Tiffany Mies Wright Tunuga Wes Yanni Duchess of Manchester LivterKiye

Rescued His Brother A Thrilling German Lifesaver Tale

A stormy night near Behl Wie-Holstein saw a ship wrecked on a reef a mile off. German hero Harro led the crew to launch a lifeboat as the vessel’s mate Absent, while other rowers braved the seas. The rescue of the wrecked crew highlighted daring acts amid dangerous surf and emphasized German valor at sea.

London Elbe Behl Wie-Holstein Oast Hasteniig Rhein Harro Eben Smito

Spectral OCR Mishmash Lays Faulty Global Headlines

A garbled OCR fragment cites a failed plot against Mure peilie tod Obingse and widespread damage in Boaln by the Tigers band Chindalquiver. It mentions J O Murtie, a Paris-ambassador, Montone Pranes, and a balloon to reach the north pole, plus a proposed hospital for pulmonary sufferers and fraud charges linked to the Oxygene company.

Murepeilie Professor Leyden Berlin

Crash on the Santa Fe Kills One Injures Several

A southbound Galveston express collided with a northbound live stock extra near Guthrie at 11 45 pm. One man was killed, two fatally injured, and many others wounded as freight cars and stock cars piled into a wrecked train. Passengers suffered broken bones and injuries from shattered glass amid stranded coaches and roaming cattle.

Guthrie Galveston Express Santa Fe Lie Stuthy Texas

Brookfield Washed Away and Honesdale’s Narrow Escape

In northeastern Pennsylvania near Honesdale the brook and dam failure of the Brookfield family factory caused a torrent that swept away the Brookfield glass works and damaged the surrounding area. William G Brookfield, later New York City public works commissioner, and his family barely escaped the flood which reshaped the river valley. A tangential report notes a fire threat to Bucknell University and an anonymous will fraud offer in San Francisco.

Lackawaxen Irving PRM Hone Dave Bunnell Carley Brook Brookfield Nealdenes

Madge Yorke Murdered by Jealous Suitor in Philadelphia

Madge Yorke of the Baggage Check company was shot dead at Ackete's hotel by James I. Gentry a comedian from New York who then escaped by a window or stairs. Miss Clarke and other troupe members say Gentry had been courting Yorke and had an appointment in New York. officials report he has not been arrested.

United Crows Philadelphia Madge Yorke Fmed Charlot BH. Hlaney Ackete Jamia J Chentiry Gentry Zclate Misa Yorke Jane Nether Lie Company Milky Lida Clark Mish Yorke New York City New York Promadly Zelese Mie Yorke Salnor Miss Clark Miss Yorke Jeff

White Texans protest Mexican children in schools

In Uvalde Texas white residents clash over Mexican children attending public schools with white students. A mass meeting condemned integration and urged separation. School trustees refuse to surrender the position, signaling the dispute may go to higher authority.

San Antonio Tex Texac Uvalde Qomery Here

California Hillslide Threat Near Berkeley Shifts Ground

Portions of the Keviymen Hills north of Berkeley slide toward the valley after five acres shift. The adobe surface sinks about thirty feet with cracking foundations and twisted pipes. Engineers report deformations risk to nearby homes and Alameda Water Company lines.

Uwinlted Press Ookllind Cal Reb Berkeley Volvento KR. OW. Adame Eorth Alameda Water Company

Prairie dog hunger spurs plea as cattle die in north or t terror

An appeal for aid is issued amid the famine sweeping plains. Hundreds of families in the strip region face starvation while prairie dogs and horses are consumed to survive. Cattle have died in large numbers as the extreme drought devastates Texas and neighboring territories.

United Proms Hennessy Territories Texas

Entertaining Princess Ni of Pomare Family

News item notes Princess Ni, from the Pomare family, visiting San Francisco from the South. The report hints at formal reception and extended stay, with emphasis on royal lineage and public interest.

Ninit United Irons San Francisco Claco Y Real

Mariposa and Retainers Travel Near Eastward Journey

A royal figure named Mariposa travels with two retainers on a long voyage. They pause in a city where she intends to stay awhile for sightseeing. She plans to go to France where her royal family are pensioners. On starting east, the retainers will return to their island homes.

Perry County Bank Wreckers Sentencing Set

Harrisburg reports a special dispatch says W. A. Boonsler and B. F. Julian, Perry County bank wreckers, await sentencing after a fraud conviction. A judge will pass sentence Wednesday morning in New Bloomfield.

Perry County United Press Harrisburg New Bloomfield Dudee Hell W. A. Boonsler B. F. Julian

Inhabitants of Ning Hai Chu Submit to Japanese Occupation

Reports from Tokyo say Japanese forces occupied Ning Hai Chu after Chinese troops split at Hunchaton. Marshal Oyama notes a surrender offer to the Japanese from Wel Hai Wel but the guarantee clause was rejected. Chinese garrison moved beyond Japanese lines and seamen and foreigners are to be treated as agreed.

United Press London Central News Tokio Wieder Nadzu Hai Cheng Port Arthur Central News Ling Ning Hai Chu Hunchaton Fu Bhan Shen Yen Tai Ovaina Wel-Hai-Wel Marschal Oyama Ting Liu Chang Liu Kung Tao

Wealth Under A Pillow Stolen Cash Recovered In Ten Days

Lancaster, Feb 17 Ten days after Mrs Ableman living at the Aurora House was robbed of 4500 in cash and securities the items were found beneath a pillow in her room. Detectives conducted the investigation with no arrests yet and the property was recovered this morning.

Ableman United Press Lancaster Aurora House Aire

Riot at Midvale Saloon Ends in Destruction and Wounds

At Midvale on pay night, rioters described as Huns Slaves and Poles attacked Michael Canfield’s saloon. They drove patrons out, wrecked the place, assaulted the proprietor, and carried items away including cash allegedly over 1600 dollars. Eight men were seriously wounded. John Miniowski is reported to be among the injured.

Wilkee-Harre Minine Willee Midvale Michael Canfield Pale Trey Errest John Miniowski

Not in Will Case Inventory Totals and Gallery Valuation

The inventory of the estate of the late William T. Waltons filed yesterday lists personal property valued at 147, an amount unclear in the mangled text. The famous picture gallery containing paintings statues and ceramics is scheduled for sale at 188,000 dollars.

Baltimore William T. Waltons

Argentine envoy Zeballos recalled from Washington

Minister Zeballos the Argentine envoy recalled from Washington. Laing of New York chief of the enemy division Intertar department headed, Comptroller Mekele authorizes Granville National Bank Granville N Y to begin business with 50000 capital. American shipbuilders gather in Washington for opening of three sea-going torpedo boats next Tuesday. Rt Rev Henry B Whipple appointed bishop of Minnesota to board of Indian commissioners vice Painter deceased. For eastern Pennsylvania warm southwest winds.

Zeballos Washington Laing New York Intertar Department Mekele Granville National Bank Granville N. Y Woashington

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