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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1898

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Ohio Senate Fight Over Hanna Victory Narrowed

Columbus reports reveal 56 to 42 split in favor of opposing Hanna as anti Hanna Republicans join Democrats to organize both legislature chambers. Leaders trumpet strength while Kirk Kurtz and Governor Bushnell mobilize allies and threaten further shifts before joint balloting for senator.

Columbus Hanna Ihs Brice Boxwell Hunna Kurtz Toledo Buehnell John R. Mclean Jackson Key Jan Committee Jackson Day Bushnell State Journal Ohio State House T. W. Moore Marietta Athens Senate Mason Ant Hanna Great Southern J. P. Griffith Union County Columbia Griffith Neil House Southern Inet Atnie House Onlo Charles L. Kurtz Combine McKisson United States Senate Democratic Party Republicans Democracy Friends of Free Silver William McKinley Joreph G. Gest Washington Court House Springfield

Anti-Hannaites Rebuked Inauguration Rejection

Dayton's entire delegation refuses to attend Governor Bushnell's inauguration citing his stance in the senatorial fight. The Tippecanoe club of Cleveland wires disapproval to Senator Burke and Representatives Mason and Bramley for defying state and county convention instructions. A telegram to Governor Bushnell expresses disappointment and the club may cancel plans to attend.

Dayton Bushnell Cleveland Tippecanoe Club Burke Mason and Bramley

Wright and Shackford deny flag burn claim aboard St Louis

New York January 3 James A Wright vice president of the American line and Captain Shackford marine superintendent today denied a report that British stewards on the St Louis burned the American flag on its last Southampton voyage.

New York James A. Wright Second View American Line Shackford Ths Marine St. Louis Southampton

Frances Willard Returns from Janesville in Chicago

Mise Frances Willard returned from Janesville Wisconsin this evening. She did not faint at the meeting last night but was momentarily overcome by the smoke in the hall and recovered immediately.

Chicago Mise Frances Willard Janesville Wis Ataoe

Tobacco Fire Burns Virginia Factories and Buildings

In Farmville Virginia on January 2 a blaze destroyed thirteen tobacco factories with over one million pounds of tobacco, mostly high grade, and twenty-three smaller structures. The loan will exceed ten thousand dollars.

Farmville

Eli Shaw on Trial in Camden Murder Case

Eli Shaw, charged with the double murder of his mother M rs Shaw and grandmother Mrs Zane in Camden New Jersey, was placed on trial for his life. The first testimony outlined the night of October 12 and witnesses described a possible break in from the rear as Shaw testified about burglars and his cries for help.

Camden N. J Eli Shaw Garrison and Armstrong Camden County Court Elizabeth Zane Shaw Line Street Commonwealth William H. Carson Lippinott Dr. Lippincott Questons Charles Lane Alonzo Lane Steen

Desperate escape attempt by condemned killer Moschik

In Minneapolis the condemned murderer John Moschik tried to escape the county jail by blinding Special Watchman Peterson with ashes and striking him with an iron hook. He exited toward the hallway but was stopped when the elevator operator recognized him and sent the car away. Peterson's injuries are non fatal.

Minneapolis Minn John Moschik Peterson Moschik

Fresh Moroccan Rebels Routed as Salted Deeds Sent Citywide

A sultan letter read in the Grand Mosque amid artillery salvos proclaims fresh victories over rebels. Many rebels killed or wounded or captured. salted deeds to be dispatched to principal towns and set on spikes.

Tangier Morocco

Wage Schedule Cuts In Fall River Mills

Fall River Massachusetts January 3 the new wage scale 1 percent below the past three years went into effect in the city mills. Matthew Hart and others representing New Bedford weavers met with Secretary Whitehead of the local weavers union who announced a meeting for tomorrow night in Music hall with speakers from New Bedford to observe the situation.

Fall River Masa Matthew Hart New Bedford

Wool market dominated by Kerrville millionaire in Texas

Charles Schreiner of Kerrville, a wealthy cattleman, has cornered the southwest Texas wool market by purchasing 1,292,068 pounds of the full clip and storing it in a San Antonio warehouse awaiting price advances.

Corser Texas San Antonio Tex Charles Schreiner Kerrvills Wouthwest Texas

Van Wyck Urges Caution as City Faces Bond Limits

Mayor Van Wyck's message to the municipal assembly outlines New York's financial state with a net funded debt of 227,453,029 and assessed real estate value of 2,404,762,192. He notes a constitutional margin for about 19,000,000 in further indebtedness and calls for strict accountability and urgent steps toward rapid transit.

New York van Wyck Municipal Assembly Brooklyn Richmond Queena

Senor Pidal Attacks Autonomy and U S Policy in Speech

Madrid reports Senor Pidal, president of the chamber of deputies, urged reconstructing the Conservative party. He denounced Weyler's removal and autonomy grants, attacked U S actions in Haiti, and called America a threat to Spain. He condemned U S history of violence and slavery and praised Spanish labor and authority in contrast.

Madrid Senor Pidal Chamber of Deputies Weyler United States Haiti America Spain Cuba

False alarm at Green Ridge flats ends in quiet

Sherwood heard loud talk of murder from the Green Ridge house near the Lackawanna river. Police, including Lieutenant Spellman and Captain Edwards, found only New Year celebration chatter after officers arrived. No crime occurred as the scene was peaceful by 10 oclock.

John Armiston Bill Armiston Green Ridge Street Lackawanna River Sherwood North End Spellman Ross, Saltry Reese Jones Edwards

Reward Offered in Luetgert Case Chicago

Police Inspector Schauck publicly offers twenty thousand dollars in approved real estate for capture of Mrs. Luetgert dead or alive. Defense attorney Harmon says funds hinder production. Inspector Bohnack aims to curb rumors by this offer and to prompt reports from across the country about Mrs. Luetgert's whereabouts.

Chicago Schauck Luetgert Harmon

Huntington Indifferent President of Central Pacific on sale

President P Huntington of Central Pacific Rail Road said the government should sell the road whose debt totals 10014120. He added they would pay as much as any outsider but warned earnings would drop by about a third if the railroad enters receiver hands.

New York Co. P. Huntington Central Pacific Railroad

Russians trick China over Port Arthur occupation claim

London reports that the Shanghai correspondent says Russia induced China to consent to an occupation of Port Arthur by claiming the British fleet would capture it. Russia also urged China to ban English landings, a move China refused, though Chinese men ashore at Port Arthur face shadowed risk.

London Shanghai China Mont Arthur The Chines Port Arthur

Princeton Inn Grill Room Reopens After Holidays

Princeton officials deny claims the grill room remained closed. The inn plans a reopening when students return from interim vacations, marking a resumption of dining services in the New Jersey town.

Princeton N. J Princeton Inn Jthair Corvistoms

London City Hall Collapse Slays Thirty in Ontario Disaster

A crowded floor of London Ont city hall collapsed during a riotous municipal election night, dropping 20 feet and killing at least thirty as more bodies were found among the debris. Mayor-elect Dr. Wilson and Alderman Neill Cooper were among the injured and rescued.

London Ont DR. Wilson Edward Morrin Z Burgess William Gray Fleming William Jones Darcil Parnell Carothers K. M. Toothe Neill Cooper Grand Opera House Parle Lkely

Elopement Ended by Mother in Ogdensburg

A conspicuous New Year elopement attempt ends when Miss Mary F. Chambers is seized by her mother Agnes F. Chambers in Ogdensburg. H. J. Gibbons, Scranton native, sought to claim the runaway at police HQ, while the mother safeguards her daughter and considers legal action.

Scranton Tribune Syracuse N. Y Ogdensburg Maple City H. J. Gibbons Scranton Mary F. Chambers Agnes F. Chambers Franklin Street Gibbons Miss Chambers Thousand Islands Chambers David H. Carter

Eckela Begins as President of Chicago Bank

Chicago notes Jamen H. Eckela former U S treasury committalier assuming duties today as president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago. He takes over as bank leadership continues amid annual start.

Chicago Jamen H. Eckela United States Treasury Commercial National Bank of Chicago

Snow engines for Klondike expedition plans outlined

Secretary Alger completes detailed relief plan to Klondike with snow locomotives and mule pack trains. Commissary includes bacon bread coffee sugar and canned vegetables. Deer oppose use due to barking and reluctance to work. War department issues sheepskin coat and trousers with inside pelt for cold.

Washington DD. C Alger Klondike George Ruhlen Quartermaster’s Department Cheyenne War Department

Steamship Arrivals New York January Reports

Steamship movements show cleared ships to Genoa and Naples while Antwerp and Havre arrivals include Feiesland and La Normandie docking in New York. Names of ships and ports reflect a busy transatlantic trade week with listed routes and harbor entries.

New York Jan Normania Genoa Naples Antwerp Feiesland Havre la Normandie

Murder Sensation in Camden and London Disaster

A brisk news digest reports a Camden murder sensation tied to a London disaster, with other items noting Ohio legislature tensions, England's stance on China, and local civic events. The column references Yale alumni banquets, new county officers, and various local notices.

Ohio England Camden Dunmere Ingersoll Yale New Couty Weat Lackawanna County News Newa The Marketa

Britain Declares Equal Rights Policy Over China Ports

The Manchester Guardian reports Britain's government will not recognize special rights for any power in Chinese ports. If Russia or Germany gains concessions such as wintering ships at Port Arthur or a naval lease at Kiao-Chau, Britain will demand parity. The policy extends to railways and mining monopolies, aiming to deny unilateral benefits. A similar stance is said to have been delivered to China and other governments, with Japan reportedly aligned.

Manchester Guardian Russia Port Arthur Great Britain Manchester England Manchester Guardian Today China Germany Kiao-Chau Japan

Germany China feud recall of Tsao-Chau commandant

Chinese authorities spent hours at the German legation examining the recall of Tsao-Chau commandant in Shan Tune province who was accused of threatening a German missionary. He agreed to journey to Peking for examination and promised not to return to Tenao-Chau.

Pekin Tsao-Chau Shan Tune Peklu Tenao-Chau

Dangerous Counterfeits Surface in Philadelphia Notes

Five one hundred dollar counterfeit silver certificates were found by John Cramer of the Philadelphia sub treasury and turned into the secret service. The notes appeared genuine until soaked in hot water split the front and back, revealing the fraud. Further epurlons notes were also seen among treasury cash.

Washington John Cramer Sub-Treasury Philadelphia Secret Service Department Treasury Cramer Philadelphia Custom House Chick Milman Register Morgan James Monroe

Authentic news from Marchant expedition dated Septem Vr

Paris reports authentic dispatches from the Marchant expedition dated September. The message says the party arrived at Ratal in the Tumpura districts and moved toward I bek in the Hongo districts of Bahr Hi Ghaxiel territory. It denies earlier rumors of a July voyage.

Paris Marchant Ratal Tumpura Bahr Hi Ghaxiel

Cuban Relief Committee Names Members to Receive Subscriptions

The Theology department today announced the following members of a committee to receive all subscriptions and supplies for the offerers in Chal Stephen i. Barton, chairman, Charles Schelven and Louis Klopac in.

Washington Theoligie New York Stephen i. Barton Charles Schelven Louis Klopac

Weather Forecast for The Herald's New York Edition

Weather forecast notes clear conditions in the middle states and New England with rising temperatures and variable winds. By Wednesday expect fair to partly cloudy skies, warmer temperatures, and possible snow or rain in northern districts.

Herald New York Jan T Middle States New England

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