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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1895

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Bank Clerk in Trouble Over Forgery and Mail Robbery

John D. Gilmore, a Williamsport bank clerk, was arrested on forgery and mail robbery charges. He allegedly stole five First National Bank letters last November, tried to cash a $500 draft in Chester, and faced a $1200 bail hearing in Delaware County Court.

United Press Pilladelphia John Gilmore Mnlls Delaware County First National Bank Williamaport New York Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Elmira Shamokin Delaware County Trust Company Chester Mimote W. H. Pilinter West Branch Parmer and Mechanics McDonald Hon J. Poshade Gimore Weert Draavh Williamsport Pel John D. Gilmore West Branch National Bank Jose Lycoming National Weat

In Terror of Negroes Sparks Georgia County Aid Request

Citizens in Harris County Georgia appeal to Governor Atkinson for militia aid to halt alleged Black uprisings. report notes recent attack on Captain Clark’s home, destruction of Gordon troop equipment, and secret white supremacist groups accused of various depredations including whitecapping and threats to white residents.

Harris County United Press Atlanta Atkinson Mariln County Alabama Clark Gordon Notives

Rumors of Native Uprising Stirs Paris Report

A Cairo dispatch reports friendly natives expect an uprising in Egypt on February 46 during Ramadan. The note says natives foresee a significant rising foretold in Mohammedan fanatic circles, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with conditions.

United Press Paris Egypt Cairo

Defended His Bride. Double Tragedy at Indians Wedding

Hammond Ind Feb 20 United Press reports John Pitrowski shot and killed John Kovajak and wounded Kymne Kovkoski during a wedding party as ruffians stormed Wadslaw Ptasxnski home. Pitrowski had been attacked by the gang and opened fire in defense of his bride after gang members forced entry and confronted the couple.

United Pres Hammond Ind John Pitrowski John Kovajak Kymne Kovkoski Pitrowski Wadslaw

Brutal assault described as gang attack on Moor resident

An incident report details assailants seizing a woman, throwing her to the Moor and beating her. The husband testified, then fired at Kilby Kovajak, seriously wounding Kovkocki. The three other gang members escaped while Hutrowski surrendered.

Issailante Kilby Kovajak Wountding Kovkocki Hutrowski

Pattison Wins and Roney Leads In City Races

In Philadelphia on February 20 the mayoral and tax receiver races show Pattison and Roney leading. Mayor winner Charken B Warwilek with 1,678,? votes. Robert Beettison and others trailed. Receiver William J. Roney tops with 118,? votes and Sylvester Bonnaffon and George W. Bean follow. Roney’s plurality stands at 62,102.

Mr. Pattison United Press Thilidelphia Yesleviay Charken Warwilek Robert Beettison John J. Habecker Albanes Alman Pep Warwick William J. Roney Sylvester Bonnaffon George W. Bean Roney

Frederick Douglass Dies at 77 in Anacostia

Frederick Douglass, renowned Black orator and abolitionist, died of heart disease at his Anacostia residence near Washington. Born a slave in 1817, he escaped, fought slavery, lectured across Europe, and held federal posts including US marshal and recorder of deeds. He authored Narrative of My Experience in Slavery and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass.

United Preas Washington Frederick Dougligs Anacostia Frederick Douglass Maryland Pebriuary Colonel Lloyd Isa William Lloyd Garrison Europe Ile Ife United States Hoyt San Domingo Frederick Dougines Miss Pitta New York State Moarder’s

Boom in Coal Trade Returns Salineville Mines to Work

A Salineville dispatch reports every coal mine in the Salineville area back in operation for the first time in ten years. The mines can handle over a hundred cars daily and employ about 604 men, many of whom needed work badly. Efforts also hint at earlier restart at the Salineville Furnace company plant idle for months.

Salineville United Press Columbus Salinewilly Furnace Company Inez

Scott Machine President Confesses to Controlling Wife

William R. Scott, president of Scott Machine and Hardware Manufacturing, admits he is unable to control his demented wife and both are placed in a county hospital. Mrs. Scott, once seen wearing garlands to President Clay at Washington, sought protection against imagined enemies. She previously assaulted Governor McIntyre’s private secretary.

Denver Unite Press William Re. Secott Scott Machine and Hardware Manufacturing Com Pins Feo Scott Lathe Clayeland Washington McIntyre

New Board of Pardons Meets First Time

The new board of pardons convened for the first time last Tuesday. Lieutenant Governor Lyon, Attorney General Motter, Secretary of the Commonwealth Healer, and Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown preside as seventeen new cases are on the docket including a Homestead poisoner carried over from the Foot Lake board to the High Dxygenygey.

Hormiature

Trial of Train Robbers Opens in Virginia Court

The trial of Charlee A. Morgan ally Mor poanfield and C. J Seareny began in Acquia Creek Va for robbing an express car on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad on November 12.

United Mresa Btufferd Court Mouse Charlee A. Morgan Allie Mor Poanfield J Seareny Expres Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potampu Acquia Creek Washington

Assembly bans wearing high hats at amusements

Sacramento enters a new law as the assembly votes to prohibit the wearing of high hats at places of amusement, enacted on February 20. The move targets formal headgear in public venues.

United Press Sacramento Cal Assembly BNL

Death of New York Postmaster General Aide

Harry O goo of New York chief clerk of the fourth assistant postmaster general died after an apoplectic stroke at his desk shortly after 2 p m. He collapsed in the building and could not be moved. The article notes ongoing congressional actions including a sugar bounty provision and tariff changes active until July 1.

Harry O

Senator Jones Weakens Silver Question Clash Delays

Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones and Senator Chandler spar over silver policy and bimetallic debates. A push for an extra session is floated, with calls to fund canal projects and Hawaiian connections, while naval appropriations and a presidential action later dominate congressional action.

Chandler Unitedress Washington Wal- Cott Utep Cola A Senate Jones Dem Ark Clive Wolcott N. UL Republican Party Congress Nice Arigua Publi

Blackmail and Disorder at New York Police Stations

New York police investigate blackmail schemes among officers in disorderly houses. Superintendent Dennett appears with a woman who can reveal details of the blackmail, though no arrest is made. The woman offers cooperation to expose corrupt police officials.

Wow York Unitoil New York Dennett

Moonshiners Captured After Lexington Raid

Federal agents and local officers raided Otter Creek in Knott County, Kentucky, capturing Moses Feltner Madison Measser Joseph Fields Finley Palley and John Vanover after a brief fight. Green Daly escaped up the creek during the operation near Jackson.

Kentucky United Press Lexington Otter Creek Knott County United States Trunk George Drake Thomas Hollefield Wilder Jackson Moses Feltner Madison Measser Joseph Fields Finley Palley John Vanover Green Daly

Record of 4 per cent bonds sellout in 22 minutes

New York February 20. Subscriptions for the new 4 per cent bonds closed within twenty two minutes at J P Morgan & Co. due to enormous London demand. Syndicate officials note the overseas oversubscription was unexpected and expect the sale to revive interest in American securities, easing gold strains and improving exchange balance as exports rise.

United Ires New York J2. Morgan & Co London Honda American United States

Extra Session Rumors About March 15 Call

Washington report says three new congress members Miers Smith Corliss and Towne visited President Cleveland. They suggested waiting until December to begin duties while Cleveland hinted that timing would be set by conditions not personal wishes and did not confirm an extra session.

United Press Washington Miers. Smith Grant Rapids Corliss Detroit Towne Duluth Cleveland Eloot

Parade Arrangements Tied to Ancient Order of Mibern ians

Last night the West Side hosted a meeting of nineteen divisions of the Ancient Order of Triberniina of Lackawanna county to organize a parade for Monday March 18. Anthony Ate Andrew Wile Che pussidlige led by M H Chiff in as state officer with John A Colling of Carbondale commanding the Board of Armerton Division. Thorhan Hart C Donovan of Scranton and Michael Reid of Berni ham formed the committee to secure vice for the occasion. Reports of Rev d C Mangan’s death were noted in another column.

Ancient Order of Mibernians Order of Triberniina Foard of America Lackawanna County Masonie Hall Anthony Andrew Wile Mike Giginremenia M. Hi Stat John A. Colling Carbondile Armerton Division le Pdorade Thorhan Hart C. © Donovan Scranton Michael Reid Berniham Nukie D. C. Mangan

Four Persons Injured by Explosive Accident at Quarry

Four workers were seriously hurt and two slightly injured at a stone quarry near Lebanon when a charge failed to detonate. Samuel Shoth lost sight in one eye, Daniel Pernis suffered a leg fracture, Jatebl Seehret sustained cuts and bruises, and Wrank Seltzer fractured a rib. Two others suffered minor cuts and abrasions.

United Press Labanon Paolo Rank Pertangs Samuel Shoth Daniel Pernis Jatebl Seehret Wrank Seltzer

DIED IN THE BLIZZARD IN MONROE COUNTY

Four people believed lost in a Monroe County blizzard near Allentown as a journey home from Bethlehem and Lena are presumed dead. Mrs. Lewis Bridkel and Mrs. Loulim Neat are named along with John and Kate Bender as among the travelers. The group set out days before the storm and have not been heard from since.

Heath Monroe County United Preas Allentown Lewis Bridkel Loulim Neat Bethlehem John Kate Bender Galena

Fire Destroys Hamilton Business Section Suspected Losses

A large fire last night wiped out Hamilton’s business section, destroying about forty shops in the village south of the city and near Colgate university. Estimated loss runs to 200000 dollars with only nominal insurance coverage.

United Prom Unica Hamilton Colgate University

Tragic Drowning on Moskva River Claims Dozens of Students

A large group of students skating on the Moskva river are overwhelmed by the ice break. About thirty plunge into the water and drown with no bodies recovered yet.

Moscow Moskva

Daughters of the Revolution at Washington Conclave Turbulent Session

Stormy scenes marked the Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Washington during the triennial Women’s National Council gathering. Disorder erupted over reports and a failed resolution on officers, with heated debate about the Liberty Bell and its movement.

United Press Washington Pen Daughters of the American Revolution Women's National Council Congress of the Daughters of the Amerian Hevaglution Yostbone Mre. Jewett Lines Dickone Lake Shore Chicago Bidlinger

Absconding Figgat's Crime Roils Lexington Bank

Robert K. Goodwin assistant cashier of the Tank of Lexington is arrested as a party to figgat frauds. Bonds may cover 65 cents on the dollar to depositors, but losses likely exceed. Virginia Military Institute accounts show 145000 in defalcations. Town distressed as widows orphans suffer and students struggle to pay expenses. Figgat deeded property worth about 45000 to his men before fleeing.

Hank United Press Lexington Robert K. Goodwin The Tank of M. Figgat Figgat Campbell Fignet Virginia Military Institute Washington and Lee University

Fire Still Rages At West Bear Ridge Colliery

Five men were killed in a blast Monday at West Bear Ridge colliery. Fire not extinguished yet and danger remains, though officials say the blaze may be contained. General Superintendents Luther and Veith of Reading Coal and Iron Co visited the scene, expressing continued concern about possible renewed outbreak.

West Bear Ridge United Prens Poiteville Mos Bowen Eas Roc. Luther Veith Reading Coal and Tron Company

Murderer Gentry Admits Jealous Rage in Shootings

Gentry, charged in Mire Drysdale’s murder, appeared at a hospital hearing as coroners weigh the case. Doctors say his mental state leaves little hope for recovery, and he admitted planning to shoot at Drysdale out of insane jealousy rather than to kill.

Gentry Auss Drysdale Tilted Philadelphia Gentey Mire Drysdale

La Finteome Sails for Havre amid cheers at dock

The Wreneh liner La Finteome sailed for Havre at 2 o clock today after engine repairs for the homeward voyage. A large crowd cheered as she cleared the dock. The vessel, newly painted, carried fifty five cabin and one hundred steerage passengers.

New York Havre Cobin

Li Hung Chang Plot Aims at Overthrow of Manchu Dynasty

Shanghai February 20. The Wasted Press reports that Li Hung Chang plans a Persian journey to seek China’s overthrow of the Manchu dynasty. He will begin his trip to北京 to Pekin soon, seen as a pivotal move in his long strategic agenda.

Wasted Press Shanghai Lii Hung Chang Persia China Pekin

Confession Claims Li Hung Ching Plot Against Dynasty

The ex Taotul of Port Arthur named Li Hung Ching as conspirator with Pekin palace officials to overthrow the dynasty since losing his yellow jacket and peach feather. He alleges a long standing traitorous design and collusion with court officials.

Morrow Kung Port Arthur Li Hung Ching Pekin

California Wine Trust dealers buy vast California stock

The California Makers' and California Wine Association arrange to purchase 19 million gallons and lease six major wineries in the state. The deal unites Bee wine dealers in San Frances and aims to shift profits toward dealers while growers and pressers gain a freer field for industry and enterprise.

San Praticiaco United States Californian Makers’ Corporation California Wine Dasociation Bee Wine Dealers San Frances California Glen

Bribery Charges Against John McBride Invoked in Labor Feud

In Columbus Ohio Mark Wild accuses John McBride of bribery tied to the American Federation of Labor and American Railway Union. A full inquiry will begin after Wild resigns as local trades assembly president, with a bank book tied to a prominent camp operator amid miners backing Wild.

John McBride American Railway Union United Press Columbus Mark Wild Columbus Trades Assembly American Federation of Later Mcbride Wild Aksembly Ptde Milride Join McBride Ohio

Arrest of editor over libel charge in Olyphant

John Jermyn swore information before Alder man Fitzsimmons accusing Willam J. Schubmehl editor of the Olyphant Gazette of criminal libel. Jermyn cited a Gasette article about Dickson City claims of corruption to argue borough funds were bled. Condualle Henneson arrested Schubmehl and he posted bail. no civil suit planned.

John Jermyn Fitzsimmons Willam J. Schubmehl Olyphant Gazette Jermyn Dickson City Ilegally Vermyn Ross’ Adden Condualle Henneson Olyphant Schubtehl Justice of the Peace Arnold Peckville Burns J. 7 Kelly

Local entertainment hosted by Ancient Order of Athernians

An entertainment in Music Tall featured readings and songs by local figures including Jolneon and Mamie Battle. Michael Dunnigan seeks $10,000 for stone taken from land owned by him after the Cyraial Lake Willer company allegedly entered his land thrice to quarry and remove stone. Mrs Catherine Bromage seeks writ of habeas corpus to free Mary and Delle Barrett from Good Shepherd care. Police campaign targets obnoxious sign boards on Lackawanna Avenue with potential warrants for offenders.

Ancient Order of Athernians Boi Erin Moland Actel Fo Johnson Stars and Stripes of America Plano Soln Miss Jolneon Mannie Roland M. J. Coyne Necitattion Mise Mary Honan Man Jolbnsom Mamie Battle Sone Michael Dunnigan William Williame Berain Cyraial Lake Willer Yootening Tine Mr. Burns Skarrettirls Catherine Bromage Mary Delle Barrett Howe of the Good Shepherd Habouw Corps Mr. Bromane Barrett Ytria Lackawink Avenue Vielathon Anilnance

Weather note for eastern Pennsylvania warms slightly

For eastern Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair skies with a slight warming trend. Winds shift from the south to the southwest, bringing warmer air.

Pennsylvania

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