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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1894

Page

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Tariff Bill Hangs in Senate Debate and House Contests

Wastisatos Feb 26. The tariff measure dominates discussion as Bland presses to force a vote to coin silver bullion in the treasury. Republicans and Democrats split over the plan with talks of delaying tactics and potential quorum doubts. Contested election cases loom as the calendar holds five major measures ready for reporting.

Blind Wastisatos Doc Senate Republica Manes Committee On Foreign Affairs Tawallin Bland Lnach Belug Treasury Nelli Va Joy Bagteh Ilborn California Ranid Harbor Portal Caval and Diplomatic Gonanlar

Naples Trial Targets Socialist and Anarchist Plot

In Naples a large trial opens with forty two defendants including a deputy and an exiled anarchist Cipriano. Authorities say the group planned a coordinated revolution in Italy by inciting workers to riot in the city, loot arms and stores, then march to rural districts to foment revolt.

Naples Tera de Ellos Cipriano Italy Piot Pires

Ministers Occupy City Church in Reapisa Pa

A large number of churches outside the anti Bowman Evangelical denomination were occupied today in Reapisa Pennsylvania by ministers attending a conference. Tomorrow’s session will feature Bishop Dale from Chicago presenting matters related to the cause opposed to Bishop Bowman of Chicago.

Reapisa Ayesion Dale Chicago Thos Bowman

Matrimonial Venture Ends Partnership and Moves to New York

The partnership between Quinn and Goff dissolves after a secret marriage scandal. Their parlor car Rocicke is sent to Wilmington, while Mr and Mrs Quinn return to Buffalo. The couple will reside in New York as the ministerial revelations spark the break.

Sensey Crry Fen Livangeliste Goff Quinn Wilmington Mrahoff Hunfalo New York Mise Goff

Memorial Services for George W Childs Held by Typographical Union

The Typographical Union No 6 of New York will conduct memorial services for George W Childs at 2 p.m. Sunday March 11 in the Fifth Avenue Theater under the auspices of the union. Frank Damrosch to lead the proceedings as organizer.

New York George W. Childs Typographical Union Fifth Avenue Frank Damrosch People's

Singing changes spark large chorus plan in New York

An announcement notes volunteer singers ranging from Ull to 700 and sets a target chorus of 200 voices. President Joha W. Keller of the New York Freja club will speak on Mr. Chilis relation to the Press writers, with Congressman Amon Cummings expected to deliver a eulogy.

Barnieh Ull Joha W. Keller New York Freja Club Chilis Writers of the Press Amon Cummings

Government Lag Powe Unabia to Cap ture Da Gama's Five Hundred

Insurgent critic of Republics and Admiral Molliabourd clash near Montevideo on February 25. Insurgent warship Aquidnium shells fortifications, government forts exchange fire, and engagements extend to a military school on the peninsula. Government forces hold Fort Sante Opue as clashes continue in southern provinces.

da Gama Fase Beb OL Montevideo Almiral Molliabourd Wis Bir Pet da Gatan So'eloule de Forte Aquidstan Port Viles Guignon Fort Sante Opue Admiral da Gams Detroit

Mackaye Dead on Santa Fe Train En Route to San Diego

Stage figure Edward Mackaye renowned dramatist died suddenly on a Santa Fe train bound for San Diego where he hoped to improve his health. He traveled from Chicago with his wife and nurse after leaving the private car of Livorgs Ro Pov, with illness thought to be slight earlier.

la deUnta Cal Fel Strele Mackaye Tampas Santa Fe San Diego Sincar Chicago Mackaya Niagara River Buffalo Etronly America Ada Cominom Woldiur France Aneoupil Garnier Franciis Dal

Purston Pa Firemen Aid Unemployed Workers

In Purston Pa the grand treasurer of the Odety of Richmond Firemen distributed funds to unemployed members. Lehigh Valley strikers are to receive back pay and relief as work resumes. Trainmen with road work will get partial support while others await employment status.

Purston Oedey of Richmond Lehigh Valley Andoa Tt Ia Hull Road Lehiah Valley

Wall Attracts Attention On Brook Property

February report notes unexpected phenomena near the Brook Street property of David Curter. Local observer Fostono describes a rapid vegetable packing scheme generating daily production and potential one night yields, prompting curiosity about future fortunes.

Fostono Oll Itia David Curter Lina

Snowstorm Buries Wide Regions with Heavy Whold Drifts

A strong winter storm hits Meni Toy and surrounding areas driving deep snows across Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Ground remains buried under up to fourteen inches with roofs compromised and line delays reported. Accumulations reach five to eight inches in various spots as crews assess damage and weather officials warn of lingering travel hazards.

Meni Toy Virginia Kentucky Alent Anguetic Atlantic Livy N. d Kimery

Man Charged With Murder Found Dead in County Jail

Larry McDonald, held on murder charges, was found dead in his jail cell after hanging himself with a sheet. Sheriff and coroner described the death as suicide, noting a note was left and the room was cold and frosted.

Larry McDonald Manga Kokespaim Holy of Angel Vhamas McDonalds Atmd Larry Murphy Caine Coromoy O'Connell Othe Jril Teeing O'Connell Frogan Lorey Nowksoauh Shoeriff Murphy Dinka B. Melonnell

Northeastern Saenger Fund Holds Partial Meeting

A partial meeting of the Northeastern Saenger fund convened at Lexington Opera House with delegates from Baltimore Philadelphia Newark Troy and Brooklyn. The session aimed to fill a position on the fund’s executive board, with Major Karl Heats of Newark and ex president Lehman named for roles. Lehman, former cashier of the excutive board in Brooklyn, New York, reportedly disappeared leaving a shortage in funds.

Saenger Fund Anan Lexington Nersus Opera House Baltimore Piladelphia Ureuton Newark der=vey City Tomar Peoeident Lehman Exatae Board Brooklyn N.Y Recauthy Aahortane Nia Weveunte

Evicted tenants reaffirm land league aims in Cork vote

The Evietad Tenaste Association says it will return to Land League principles after losses and a move toward reinstatement in Parliament. A Cork village committee is tasked with boosting boycotts against land grabbers as part of the renewed action.

Evietad Tenaste Viailanes Morley Ohio Deland Ananveluniog Tenants Association Cork Land League

Death of Vis Low Found Near Page's Hotel

Reported discovery of Vis Low, a wealthy Gloucester shipping agent, lying against an iron railing outside Page's hotel last night. The notepay today states the cause of death as a congestive chill and heart failure, with initial robbery and foul play suspicions.

Sam Page Vis Jamin Low Gloucester Me Low

Missing Cornel Sophomore Siphoned to Syracam? Manhunt Probes

A Cornel sophomore, Dingens, vanished after leaving town amid unverified alarums. Friends defend his innocence while investigators pursue a Syracawm connection with his sister en route to New York for an operation. A fragmentary wrap of paper bearing the name Lo Mitehall appears in the jug, hinting at a clue.

Cornel Siphomore Hay Triaca N.Y Dingens Alain Goo Reison Espiain Syracam New York Ste Ondergo

Fire destroys New Jersey Training School cottage

February 25 at 2 in the morning a blaze engulfed the Rotinaon Memorial cottage at the New Jersey Training School for Peeble Minded, destroying the building. J H Sage and his wife perished. six inmates were saved by a rescuer who carried them to safety, while several others suffered exposure in the bitter cold.

Vinniano N. J New Jersey J. H. Sage Anl Bnt Alxtern Ion

Amateur European Skating Championship Opens in Norway

The amateur skating championship of Europe opened in Hunan Norway with Uqathind of Norway winning the 1500 metre race and setting a record in 3 minutes 5 seconds, while J J Biden of the Netherlands won the 5000 metre event beating the record in 9 minutes.

Stock HoLum Akating Chapionship Europe Hunan Norway Uqathind J J. Biden

Chiefs and Warriors Repel Landing Near Lospuy

Mithurat observers report that parties from the warship Widgeon and Raleigh suffered losses and rounds in an encounter with Chief Fodiailah and his warriors. A small service vessel The Aleotro attempted to land marines but was driven off by natives.

Mulholland seeks damages over water company damage

Edward Mulholland sues Rusti Brook Water Co claiming increased water depth damaged his property in Scott Township. Plaintiffs Tobey Jol Rolly Swick Ditamick Snyder Daviron from this city appear in court to pursue compensation for the loss.

Edward Mulholland Water Company Jol Rolly Cittondale Swick Jermyn ED Ditamick J.B. Snyder Peter Daviron Edward Abashelt Scott Township Rusti Brook Water Company

Unclear 19th Century Text on Officials and Trials

Fragmented report mentions Governor Piltisen and officials including Secretary Hurrity and Attorney General Hongel. It references a party traveling for Pleridis, a pension petition, numerous Pennsylvania towns, a young Navy man, a drunken row, stabbings, and an affidavit alleging bribery involving Colonel Thomas Sample and a soldier school commission.

Norristown Poonsylvania Re Lene Levi Maine Econ Laaerne Lateer Wari PD Everson Burlington Bradford Hesn Tiwine Lideerive Jottes Edilote Shinde Onde United States Tury Dinliatl Tamagik Sestria Util United States Navy Peter Neuse Dh Chalton John Pinker Skoller Joan Nuteh Attorties General's Department Thoms Sample Thamins W. al Groluina’ School Commission Hiy Colony Springs State Allegheny County

Wiman Family Visit Amid Illness At Staten Island Home

Fah Riraatue Wiman, released from the Tombs, spent the day with his family at their Staten Island residence. His son W Dwight Wiman, recently gravely ill with pneumonia, showed signs of improvement in the morning but by afternoon faced a critical outlook and potential nightfall.

New York Wiman Tombs St. Kvorge Staten Island W Dwight Wiman

Hope Fades for Recovery of Bodlas at Gaylord Mine

Rescue efforts at the Gaylord mine yield no new signs of life for the untomhel son as of Feb 25. Public sentiment grows that the bodies may never be recovered, dampening hopes of a timely salvage.

Bodlas Gaylord Mins Wikes Banne Gaylord

Fragmentary Misreadings Report from a Victorian Ledger

The text lists assorted names and events with typos: Conugressan William Lo Wilson linked to typhail fever in Ginedilngjara and Hon. BL of Houddveburg with officials of a representative body. It mentions Philadelphiia cashier Peries of Vienna who embezzled 102,009 fortis from public debt and a New York county sheriff Charles M. Oliney dying from pie rita. A London warehouse burial at Rotherhithe is noted along with various other garbled references and a private letter to the editor denying a claim of wrongdoing.

William Lo Wilson Flewitt Houddveburg Theyatard Neham House Philadelphiia Peries Vienna Department of the Public Debt

Tariff Bill Nears Public Release After Reconstruction

The Senate finance committee prepares the tariff bill for public view with substantial changes. Sugar and coal relief is preserved while whisky taxes are debated, and members report addressing inequalities found in the house version.

Floyd Carr Charged With Murder of Moore and Mia

Floyd J. Carr of Boghville, a young farmer, is arrested after being identified as a suspect in the murder of two elders, Moore and his housekeeper Mrs Ravimnend. He was seized at the home of Loutes Cantrell in Monticello and taken to jail, while Cantrell and the Cantrell girl faced questioning as part of the investigation.

Floyd J. Carr Boghville Thaving Carr Hag Hash Rire Young Cue Arrestel He Cone

Electrical inspection sets stage for Johnson ceremony

In Sinn Sing New York David reports all arrangements for the electrocution of Matthew Johnson to take place before noon tomorrow. The state electrician tested the dynamo and parts and said a 125 volt current can be maintained with rewinding, though obtaining 1,000 volts on all forms was difficult.

Sinn Sing Matthew Johnson Tomorow State Electrician Davia

Bogus Bomb-Like Cylinder Found Near Ironmonger’s Home

A metal cylinder resembling a bomb was found beside the ironmonger’s house in Roo Dea Abbess. It was sent to the municipal laboratory for examination. The ironmonger on the jury that convicted Auguat Vaillant is noted in connection with the report.

Roo Dea Auguat Vaillant Hatwater of Deputies

Fiery Ordeal Sermon Shocks Sunday Service Crowd

A Western minister delivers a fiery sermon titled A Fiery Ordeal during Reformed Presbyterian services on February 25. The message unsettled some children but no injuries were reported. The incident left a note of concern in the community as officials assessed the blast’s effects.

Ciscisatti Reformed Presbyterian Etre Ortia

Grover Goes Ducking On a North Carolina Trip

President Grover Cleveland voyaged from Washington to Gooelock Harbor aboard the Violet tender for a duck shooting trip along the North Carolina coast. Secretary Greaham and Captain Robert Davie joined him with secrecy surrounding the expedition.

Wasninaios Cleve An Washington Gooelock Violet North Carolina Greaham Robert Davie House Board Clevelan Paniond Ciptaith Cleveland Hik Lagaldo New York

Riverside School Board Adopts New Departure in Public School

Riverside school directors in Pittsourg Perrinvna Pa approve transferring Five Sisters of Mercy teaching from Five Sisters parish to the public school under a central board exam and certificates. The Bible will not be read and no sectarianism will be tolerated.

Perrinvna Riverside School Weat End Sisters of Mercy Caltholia Nntis St James Puraebrul Aviico Aloand Central Board of Etention

La Bourgeray Encounters Northwest Gale in Frigid Atlantic

The steam ship La Bourgeray arriving from Havre on February 20 to 24 faced a terrible northwest gale with enormous seas and bitter cold. The voyage ended in zero weather with thick ice coating decks, rigging, and life boots frozen solid, as crews counted the white snow.

la Bourtogne New Yeak la Bourgeray Havre

Weather Bulletin For Monday Across Regions

Forecasters warn eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey will see increasing northwest winds. The Middle Atlantic region may experience snowfall that could impact railroad travel by Monday morning. Warm fronts bring milder temperatures later, while northern areas face brisk, damp conditions.

Wasminoron Polyd Penn Warner

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