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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1894

Page

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Stormy Session in House Over Read and Pierce Remarks

The House faced a stormy session led by Mr. Ponce the Colorado Populist who assailed Democrats and Republicans for oil policy influence. Pierce denied claims of enjoying Democrats in a hole and a vote blocked further debate as the chamber adjourned amid tariff talks. Senate adjourned early after a tense day and a party caucus.

Pence Colorado Read Pierce Senate Wasaisoros R. Bland Tolay Bland Anil New York Democratic Club Democratic Party Hapburn Rep Iowa Masara, Pickler and Ellis Oregon Picular Witlelt Ellis and Haines Nebraska

Two Hundred Fifty Union Workmen Strike at Curecaco Building

Curecaco Illinois February 26 Two hundred fifty union workmen employed in the stock exchange building now being erected struck this morning in sympathy with carpenters on strike for ten days over wage reductions. The contractors agreed to concede all Carpenter's Union demands this afternoon but plasterers electricians and other unions have added demands delaying settlement.

Curecaco Ill Stock “Exchange Trade and Labor Assembly Plasterers Electrical New Carpenters

Cadets Barred from Off-Campus Football Games

Reports from West Point and Annapolis cadet schools show superintendents agree football benefits occur on campus but playing away disrupts study and discipline. No more matches between military cadets and naval cadets will be held.

Wasuninetos D. C Feo Military Cadets of West Nee Naval Cadets of Annapoin

McKane Denied Stay of Prodned Roga in Dented

John Y. McKane faces immediate imprisonment after Justice Callen denied a stay of proceedings until the New York Court of Appeals rules on his conviction. If no immediate stay is granted, he must surrender to Sing Sing within twenty four hours.

Brooxnys John Y. McKane HL Callen Court of Oyer and Terminer Court of Appeals Bia McKane Sing Sing Eure

Josiah Quincy Not Named for Boston Port Post

Washington Feb 25 authentic reports confirm Josiah Quincy is not to be appointed collector of the port at Boston. His name does not appear on the list the president left behind, dispelling rumors of a pending appointment.

Boston Wasuinotos D.C Josiah Quincy

Bonilla Pursues Vasquez After Honduran Coup

A cable dispatch reports General Policarpo Bonilla now leads Honduras after seizing control of Tegucigalpa. Vasquez fled toward the Salvadorean frontier with about 400 companions as Bonilla promises to have him shot. Bonilla’s forces entered the city, freeing political prisoners and declaring allegiance across most of the Republic.

New York Herald la Libertad Salvador Cays Policarpo Bonilla Anpreme Honduray Vaeyasa Vaeqaex Teencegalpa San Antonio Itoga Bonilla Vasanez Vasqiex Bonilla Enteral Thea Half-Paat Apo Vegan Santor Solo Republic Anapala Villella

Notable 19th Century Figures and Incidents From Wire Stories

Flashes from the wires report Joseph Keppler leaving a bait million to his widow and ailing Sen ator Vanes. Names include Ex-Mayor John A. Lovingston, Bar ons, and Gov. Markham. A New York hotel visits, a bank stake sale, arrests, deaths, and honors mix with society notices and a planned presentation at an embassy event.

Joseph Keppler Vanes Jaja Movida John A. Lovingston St. Louis Hoarridon Indinoapalia US A. Om Pacific Coast Sypacise N. Y D. Redgar Cromse Markham California Baron Muenchausen Germany New York Fale Ventura David O. Soper Chileno C. A. Lawson

Johnson Electrocuted for 1892 Murders in New York

Matthew Johnson, convicted killer of Emil Kockelhorn, died in the electric chair at 11 35 am. He confessed to two additional murders in Florida and Key West and detailed a 1892 burglary and killing at the Thomas Wylie electrotyping works on 44th Street.

Sisg Sing N. Y Matthew Jotnson Emil Kockelhorn Johnson Wirden Dureton Weisher Gor Ha Nail Lizzie Finger Kay Wait Pla Key Weet Florida Chokolinka Flo Samuel Kelloxe Fiorita Mardera Emil Koekelhorn Thomas & Wylie Tiwanty-fourth Street New York Kuckelhorn Kuekelhorn Johnson Wa

Thirteenth Day with No Sign at Crawford Mine

On February 20 in Winkes-Dannn PA no indication has appeared of the thirteen trapped miners at the Crawford mine in Plymouth. Rescuers continue work while a slight fall yesterday halted progress as efforts proceed to reach the miners. Hope of finding them alive has waned.

Winkes-Dannn Crawford Plymouth

Attorney General Moves to Oust County Auditors

Attorney General Hengelline orders quo warranto proceedings to remove the county auditors and appoint a state official to act with local lawyers in a bid to replace the county controller. The move targets the Schuylkill election and could affect officials in Berks, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Lancaster and other counties.

Porravinue Hengelline State Department Warrisburg Sehuylkill

Round About the State: Hewitt Improves After Illness

Holidaysburg leader Benjamin L. Hewitt, speaker of the house, was reported in better condition after a serious illness at the Bingham house and is expected to recover. Richard Puryear, a Black man charged with murdering Christian Rhiori and my wife, was brought to Strowdebury and jailed. he again denied the charge.

Benjamin L. Hewitt Holidaysburg House of Representatives Bingham House Richard Puryear Christian Rhiori Strowdebury Poryoat

Senate Tariff Bill Talks End Without Agreement

In Washington the tariff conference ran about five and a half hours with no clear conclusion. Sugar remained a sticking point as Democrats push for duty while Louisiana advocates seek higher levies. A 0.50 cent per ton duty is settled, and many items shift between free and dutiable lists including fruits textiles and chemicals. Diamonds and other precious stones are removed from the duty list sparking disappointment among lead producers. Lead ore and all lead products move to the free list. Whiskey tax discussed but final decision uncertain.

Wasninetos Thia Louisiana

Petard incident halts Othello at Thestra Nuevo

During a February performance of Othello at Thestra Nuevo a petard was hurled through a rear window. The blast caused panic but injured none and caused no theatre damage. Conductor calmed patrons ordering silence as police investigate with no arrests yet.

Pian Thestra Nuevo Mint Polios

Strike of the Weavers Refuses 12 Percent Wage Cut

Weavers at the Standard mill in Puuipsavaa New Jersey refuse a 12 percent wage reduction. In a 400 strong march they pass to Parochial hall and approve a resolution to stand firm until the cut ends. If the strike holds the mill may shut, affecting about 1 000 workers, with about twenty five weaving.

Puuipsavaa N. J

Terrible Dellar Explosion Hits Alexandrowek Plant

A boiler explosion at the mig iron works in Alexandrowl Risale on February 26 killed twenty five workers and seriously injured ten others. Rescue efforts and investigations are ongoing as authorities assess the disaster at the Tron Worka facility.

Alexandrowek Risale Sr. Parecaspuna Mig Iron Works Alexandrowl

Venus Goes Down After Magazine Explosion

Insurgent steamer Venus bombarded Madama Point fort off Engento island. A shell dropped during magazine handling caused a massive explosion blowing open the magazine and sinking the vessel. The dead include the shell loader. several injured. The Jupiter rescued the crew by small boats.

Rio Jaxemo Monprevip Venus Engento Island Madama Point Jupiter

Erastus Wiman Charged With Forgery in Two Indictments

Erastus Wiman appeared before Judge Martine on two indictments alleging forgery in the first and second degrees. The district attorney will set a trial date after notice. Wiman pleaded not guilty and was remanded with bail to be fixed after prosecution readiness.

Martine de Lancy Nicoll New York Rasius Wiman Martinana Part Ceineril Seagione Mrr Wiman Feo Cgeden Brower EW. Bollinger R. G. Dan & Co de Leaneuy Nicoll RG Dan & Co Wiman Mir Lindsay Weeks Davia Jurge Martine Erastis Wiman Gen. Teapptour Canon Bill Tracey

National League Club Amendments Limit Championship Call Time

At a National League meeting in New York on February 26 an amendment to the league constitution set a fixed regular hour for calling a championship game and barred changes beyond thirty minutes. The change was intended to cover contingencies like the Yale Harvard case that year.

National League Clube New York National League of Baseball Yale Harvard

Deacon Hollock Accused in Lawsuit Over Promise to Marry

Eva Francia sues John G Hollock known as the Deacon, a volunteer fireman and recorder of deeds clerk, for breach of promise of marriage. She alleges he began paying attention in February last year, engaged in a solemn engagement in mid February, then ceased and refused to marry. A writ was issued for his arrest.

Puiapeiena John G Hollock Recorder of Deeds Eva Francia Hollock

Delegates Appoint Slate at Pennsylvania GOP Convention

Delegates from Cambria County in a Republican convention named delegates to the next state convention with instructions to vote for Hastings for governor Lyon for lieutenant governor and Major Isaac Brown of Erie for secretary of internal affairs Congressman J D Hicks was endorsed for re nomination.

Jousstowns Caimbria County General Hastings Walter Lyon Isaac Brown Erie J. D. Hicks

Official County Plurality in Allegheny and Armstrong

The official count in Allegheny and Armstrong counties confirms Grow’s plurality at 39,050, about 5,000 higher than earlier estimates. Statewide totals for the five candidates for congressman at large show Grow leading with Greene county returns still missing and several counties unread.

Allegheny and Armatrong Taeranse Pircanecenia Pet Allegheny Armatrong Allegheny County Iate Tia Grow Congressiman Greene County Hancock Markley Groans Weetmoreland Morrow Greeny Weatmoraland Lotier Greene

Train Blown From Fort Lonie Bridge In Island Cyclone

Despatches from Port Lonia report a cyclone over Matritus Island last Thursday caused a passenger train to be blown from the Port Louis bridge into the river. Five passengers were killed and ten injured.

Fort Lonie Bridge Lonpos Port Lonia Matritus Port Louis

Prince Colonna Plans Duel Over New York Press War

Paris reports Prince Colonna, returning from Naples, seeks to reclaim his children by taking the case to the American courts. He condemns New York press references and contemplates suing a leading New York newspaper proprietor after consulting a distinguished American lawyer.

New York Paris Prince Colonna Naples United States America

Pugilists Move South for Trial in Jacksonville

Champion James J. Corbett and challenger Mitchell travel south to Jacksonville to face trial for prize fighting. Corbett with his theatrical company performed tonight to a crowded audience before leaving with Mitchell and manager Billy Thompson at 10 26.

Wasatsotos James J. Corbett Mitchell Billy Thompson Pugiliate Jacksonville Prise

Destructive City Fire Threatens Large San Francisco Block

A major blaze broke out tonight near Geary Market and Kearny streets in San Francisco. Firefighters battle the flames as authorities fear the fire may destroy a large section of the block.

San Francisco Geary, Market and Kearner

Special Week Garments Sale with Queen Night Gown

Giving space to this department for one week we offer well made garments at rare prices. The Embroideries trimming Muslin and sewing pass careful inspection and nothing unworthy is offered. During this sale the Queen Night Gown with tucked yoke Valenciennes lace collar and cuffs sells for 98 cents, regular price 1.45.

Marines Depart Portemouth for African Campaign

A strong contingent of marines will leave Portemouth on Wednesday to reinforce the British command at Bathurst Gambia. They plan a vigorous campaign against Chief Podistian and his slave stealing followers with further reinforcements to Bathurat immediately.

Portamouth Lexpos Portemouth Wednesay Bathurst Gambia Podistian Buthurat

Weather forecast for Fran sphania and Punnaylow nia

Forecast for Tuesday shows eastern Fran sphania with south winds and warnings. Western Punnaylow nia may see warmer southerly winds, as the forecast notes a shift toward warmer conditions.

Waantreroy Poanvart Fransphania Fotr

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