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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1894

Page

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Tariff bill talks of sugar duty and coal prospects

Democratic senators expect prompt agreement on the tariff bill as iron ore wool lead and diamonds lists face few changes. Sugar duties of raw one cent refined one cent with coal at fifty cents a ton are debated with coal possibly struck if sugar proceeds. Consensus favors sugar due to revenue needs, while conservatives back it as a coal substitute. Debates hinge on ten key lawmakers and regional ore conditions.

House Wasmsuros D. C Minnesota Pennsylvania Alabama West Virginia Kentucky Senate

Washington society enjoys Mrs Cleveland Dalichta appearances

In Boston area society notes Mrs Cleveland Dalichta attended events in the president’s absence. She was guest of Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson at an Anwinstein performance last night where actors in costume greeted her. This afternoon she visited a kindergarten fundraiser at Mrs Hoesrst’s residence.

Wasttsetos Washington Anables Mra Clavaland Harriet Lane Johnson Anwinstein Bealt Hoesrst California

Violet Seeks Shelter From Violent Storm Inlets

The lighthouse tender Violet with the president and Secretary Greaham aboard sought shelter from a violent storm in an inlet below Mount Vernon after leaving Sunday afternoon. It proceeded to Indian Head naval proving grounds, then Cedar Point light, and by 1.20 this morning lay at Piney Point eighty miles from the mouth of the Potomac.

Wasiixatoy DCG Violet Greaham Evana Mount Vernon Indian Heal Cedar Point Piney Point

Baseball Rules Revised Ahead of New Season

The National Base Ball league held its schedule meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on February 27. They revised playing rules and offered a $500 championship cup donated by a league friend. A bunt hit rule was changed to a fair ground bunt. Umpires may remove players for improper language. The season opens April 10.

New York Avene

British West Africa fleet repels native attack at Bat Hurat

Rear Admiral Bedford reports a large native force under Chief Fodivilah invaded British Combo in Gambia. The colonial legislative council ordered patrols led by council members. Two hours of fighting with a detachment of the West India regiment ended in defeat for the natives, with several killed and wounded. No West India officers were killed. three were wounded.

Lospex Adiapatch Bedford Bathurat Gambia Fodivilah Legislative Council West India Regiment West Indie

Mackaye Lies In State At Chicago Theatre Funeral

Remains of Steele Mackaye lie in state at the Michigan Avenue theater with a plain casket and floral tributes. Delegations greeted the procession. an eloquent address by Professor Swing followed prayer and musical selections. The scene closed with Abide with Me as the casket was viewed one last time before dawn.

Catcadd Famoral Steele Mackay Michiziu Arcnne Stenitorium Thera Wne Henry Irving Bealls Luunel Elock Swing Roland Rew Midilreas A. Barron Chongo

Dublin Lingue Passes Resolution Reproaching Government

The Dublin branch of the Irish National Lingue held a special session on Feb 27 and passed a resolution criticizing the government for failing to keep promised minds on Ireland. MP John Barry spoke, expressing distrust of Mr Morley and mocking Mr Gladstone with a jibe.

Gladstons Morley Dees Dublin Irish National Lingue Ireland John Barry South Wexford Gladstone Batmbau

Brooklyn Tabernacle Trustee Vows Doctor Won’t Leave

A Brooklyn tabernacle trustee says the doctor will never leave the tabernacle after a violent night. Police arrested Chiiallo Bingio following a stabbing that badly gashed Andrew Kearns in a Brooklyn saloon.

T. DeWitt Talmage Tabernacle Brooklyn Chiatello Bingio Andrew Kearns H. A. Whitman Abner Doloff Thorn Paris Frank Panning Dortia Thome FL Searly Royton Ray Groat Grand Junction Col Wet Water Utah Jackmith, & Miner Owil Dorris New York Aasta Senator Butler South Carolina Calle Abram Hewitt Scuttereens Gonogrens Jobo H H. Heaps Des Moines Kansas City Great Western Thomas Lawler Usilenstiany Matthew Stoner Syracuse PL Barret Montreal St. Lawrence Steiver Barrett

High Court Libel ruling in British Museum case

In the Queen's Bench Division Baron Pollock summed up the libel case of Mrs. Jon Biddulph Martin against the British Museum trustees. The jury found the libelous content in two entries though trustees acted under statutory powers. They were deemed not negligent but failed to discharge duties with proper care. Damages awarded 20 shillings. Point of law to be considered further.

Biebher-Tilton Merc Martin Loww Dationani

Collision Reported Between Russian Dragoons and Uhlans

A sensational item from Moscow notes a clash on the Anowo German frontier between Husaian dragoons and Prossian Uhlans. Reports say several on both sides were killed. Russian officers avoid naming regiments to prevent international tension. The incident centers on Uhlans using a Rosan eagle on a frontier post as a target.

Moscow Écling Clltne

Two New Pneumonia Cases Moved to Municipal Hospital

In Pirrsagna Pennsylvania on February 27 two more illness cases were moved to Municipal hospital. Quarantine at West Penn Hospital remains strict though a sense of security persists. No indications of a digenae outbreak are reported so far.

Pirrsagna Weat Penn Hospital

Glasstone resigns as premiership offer shifts roles

The Evening News reports Mr. Glasstone has resigned to permit a new premiership. Lord Roseberth declined the offer, and Earl Spencer accepted the post after the others passed.

Fmixacred the Evening News Glasstone Aldo Tone Lord Roseberth Earl Spencer

Notable deaths and obituaries of public figures nationwide

Obituary notices recount the deaths of Howard L. Miller first health commissioner of Hending Pennsylvania. De. 1. 0. Snavely ex-president of Lancaster County Medical Society and ex-legislator. Harrison L. Plummer portrait painter famed worldwide who painted a King of Italy portrait. Judge James F. Wiley 72 of Elizabeth New Jersey. Wocwoml wie elected state wonitor in 1670 and postmaster under Cleveland. Colonel Jasper G. Dresser 96 of Lafayette Indiana who led Dmnyr’s battery at Bull Run. Major Horace B. Stuart on a Texas railroad train. Republican former Minnesota congressman from the third district.

Snavely Lancaster County Medical Society Manheim Harrison L. Plummer America Europe Italy James F. Wiley Elizabeth Cleveland St Aughating Pla Jasper G. Dresser Lafayette Tad Dmnyr Bull Run el Pago Tex Horace B. Stuart Minnesota

Quiet at Bahia as conflicting reports swirl on revolt

Rumors swirl about Bahia involving a possible government fleet revolt and insurgent vessels off the port. United States consular reports say calm prevails in Bahia harbor while rebel Tamandare prepares for a mission, with residents awaiting further word on the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy.

Rippe Jangine Feb Gabin Bahia Aqiuldaban United States Conant Newa

Creedon and Moore Stage First Sparring Exhibition in Boston

Dan Creedon the Australian middleweight and Dick Moore met in a ten round sparring exhibition at the Casino Boston before a good crowd. Creedon showed superior science and a Covert like style while the referee Jimmy Colville ruled the session a draw.

Boston Peb Dan Creedon Dick Moore Cresden Moore Covert Reveree Jimmy Colville

Missing Cornall student returns to Ithaca after absence

Carl L Dingeua, suspected in the Freeman banquet poisoning case, turns up in Lant Troava, N. ., after leaving Wednesday morning. He claims a telegram called him from Colles and that illness forced him to seek medical help in Ithaca the next day, noting he had not seen newspapers and was unaware of charges.

Troava Tech Carl L. Dingeua Cane Lome Colles Ithaca Hyracuee

Attorneys Seek Favorable Judge in McKane Case at Oswego

William Kennedy of Syracuse and a New York lawyer arrived in Oswego and visited Joatha Wright to seek a sally of proceedings in John Y. McKane’s case. Justice Wright refused, citing a prior review by Justice Callan. The lawyers then planned to appeal to Justice Williams in Watertown.

New York Oswego N. Y William Kennedy Syracuse Joatha Wright John Y. McKane Wright Callan Justice Cullen Watertown Jrustice Williama

Lip commission to Antwerp Exposition approved in bill

The Hoiton government certifies Minister Smyth's conduct is in native nodiomatic. Howard appeals to the supreme court after a Teuteaion conviction for using walls to windle clalimate roanthical English estates.

Nonnto Antwerp Hoiton Smyth Howard Teuteaion Supreme Court

Thrilling near miss on Northern Central passenger train

Northern Central No. 6 from Cansdaigua faced a switch misalignment near Ralston this evening. The locomotive struck a freight engine, the crew jumped to safety as glass shattered and passengers suffered cuts, with investigators now examining responsibility.

Northern Central Ralston Wittuasspour Cansadaigua Nn No Lwle

Honorable Discharges and Commissions at National Guard HQ

An order from national guard headquarters grants honorable discharges to First Lieutenant Michael J. Tierney of Company E, Second Regiment, and resignations for Second Lieutenant William F. Buehler of Company G, Fifth Regiment. Commissions are issued to David Morton Bend, William L. Pearce, Elmer F. Werkheiser, and Robert A. Cavin of Philadelphia units.

Tlannissyng National Guard Michael J. Tierney William FF. Buehler Tast David Morton Bend William EL. Pearce Elmer F. Werkheiser Fieet Robert A. Cavin Philadelphia

Prominent Pepels Who Will Take Part in the Exercises

Among those participating at the Indian school exercises tomorrow are Secretary of Agriculture Morton Indian Commissioner Browning Senator Teller Congressmen Englian Bulthoover and Manani and Secretary Hale Smith. Prominent Indian chiefs from Kiowas Comanches Arapahoes and Cheyennes are expected to attend.

Oanuisan Agriculture Morton Browning Teller Englian Bulthoover Manani Hale Smith

Strike of 100 Weavers Closes Silk Mill for Indefinite Hiatus

Proaawiwwere Feb 27 The strike by 100 weavers at Standard Silk mill resumes with a 12 percent pay cut, prompting a noon shutdown for an indefinite period. About 700 operators are affected as meetings fail to yield any settlement prospects.

Proaawiwwere

To Daye More Will Be Required to Find the Entombed Minera

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on February 27 the Gaylord mine rescue pace holds. Regenera progress is slow as explorers clear debris, now at 30 feet, with no certainty of reaching the entombed within ten days.

Minera Wikes-Barre Gaylord

Death of Mrs William James at 1109 Eynon Street

The wife of ex Policeman William James died at noon today at her home 1109 Eynon Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

William James Eynon Street

Closing Ceremonies of the Hawaiian Parliament Recounted

Lieutenant Young, in uniform for the Bouton, describes a crowded royal procession, the queen's reading of the proclamation, and observed stage fright followed by alleged stimulant effects. He notes artillery near the palace and debates whether to report to shipboard officers.

Lieutenant Young Her Majesty Waiuixatia Loeten — Young Bouton Judge Hartwell Kalakaua Willis Twentin Conan Severance Anid Onin Cour Ministera Kogiay Kaneka Young Qinn Claghorn Lea Alata Quada Arma

Pittsburg Schools Struggle with Heating and Illness

A report notes several Pittsburg schools suffer from severe heating failures causing pupil sickness. The piece also covers a damaged store, a new lease celebration in Will MATS Ort Pottaville, and multiple unrelated calamities including a fatal horse accident and a double-suicide attempt.

Pittsburg Moses Ulmann MATS Ort Charles Satyards Carlisle General Gresnland Stall Gettysburg Uttlefield

French political figures retire after Sunday ejections

A Hive Socialiste and an ate Moderate Repub lican were retired amid Sunday ejections in France. An attack hindered plans involving Auiinot Gloert of New York and Setior Commandel Depilar de Santamaria. United States Minister Terrell informed the porte in Constantinople that he did not criticize the Turkish government's treatment of an American reporter.

Hive Socialiste Ate France Auiinot Gloert New York Setior Commandel Depilar de

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania's east and west regions

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies then increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures with southeast winds. Western Pennsylvania is expected to be mostly cloudy with a risk of light showers and a warmer trend ahead.

Wasmixaios Wieden Poennsylvania Pennsylvania

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