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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1894

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Am I to Replace Lil on the Hawaiian Throne Rumors Grow

Reports from Honolulu say Willis asked the provisional government to surrender authority, triggering a political uproar in Washington. Congress doubts the dispatch but fears changes could reshape policy and threaten the queen’s position. Correspondence with Willis reveals conflicting views on amnesty, recognition, and U S protection.

Congress Corwin Honolulu Willis United States Cleveland Finister Willis Gresham Blount San Francisto Alameda San Francisco Extreme Ae

Rioters Shot Down in Marineo Amid Martial Law

In Marineo Sicily a large mob of about 9 000 men from the lower quarters attacked troops stationed there. Marines responded with volley fire after volleys as martial law failed to deter the disorder. The incident followed the broader deployment of troops in Sicily.

Marineo Italy PaterMo Sicily

Military crackdown ends in deadly riot in town parade

Troops dispersed a mob marching through the town with a strong force deployed. Rioters attacked the soldiers firing rifles and revolvers. A fierce gun battle followed with thirty rioters killed and about fifty wounded. Military law limits details of the incident.

Two Children Married Then Arrested Groom Wife In Custody

Fourteen year old Lillian Brown married a man fourteen years her senior after running away from home. Her father Joshua Brown reported the case to Police Chief Bugehaw. The couple wed in a barber shop just hours before the groom was shaved. They now languish in separate police cells awaiting action by authorities.

Cuesten Jan Lillian Brown Joshua Brown Bugehaw First Methodist Church

House Democrats Convene On Tariff Bill Debate

At Washington on January 5 the House Democratic caucus, with 147 members present, pledges unity to support the tariff reform measure. Speakers including Speaker Crisp press open debate, demand attendance, and urge rapid action to redeem 1892 Chicago platform pledges.

Wasahixaros Holman Ganeua Crisp Committee of Ways and Ideas Cleveland Congress Chicago United General Ickles New York Mr. Sperry Connecticut Bourke Crokran Outhwaite Ohio Criep Mr. Sibley Pennsylvania John D. Witt Warner Dan New Jersey McAleer House

Democratic Leader Urges Swift Action On Wilson Bill

In Washington the House failed to vote as a Republican minority blocked progress. With nearly forty or fifty Democrats absent, the roll call produced no quorum and the body adjourned. Mr Cochran of New York pressed for swift action rather than academic tariff writing. Republicans announced plans for set speeches but offered no firm program.

Cochran New York Washington House of Representatives Committee Amin House Pendleton Texas Ways and Means Committee Burrows Reed Russel Sage Pierce Missouri Pacific Jake Kilroy Tuscumbia Ala Knights of Labor Ciocknall Wilson Rankie

Germany's export trade rises aided by World's Fair showing

Berlin correspondent notes a slight uptick in Germany's export trade per the German chamber of commerce annual report. He argues the improvement is notable as England, Germany's chief rival, shows a small decrease, and credits the World’s Fair success in Chicago for boosting German trade.

Lespos Timea Berlin Germany German Chamber of Commerce England Chicago

Arrival of Mr Hunter Sparks Private Talks with Chancellor

The Commons saw Mr Hunter arrive this afternoon and engage in a lengthy private discussion with the chancellor of the exchequer. After the talks the member for North Aberdeen departed the chamber without putting the key question.

Campaign in Herneva de Hernevade Lincolnshire Rallys

In Hernevade Lincolnshire the Conservative candidate Willoughby de Eresby visits over twenty meetings despite eight foot snow. Lord Willoughby de Braby is supported by his mother the Countess of Ancaster and by his sister who also speaks at gatherings.

Loxpow Hernevade Lincolnshire Willoughby de Eresby Willoughby de Braby Bia Countess of Ancaster

Bishop Spalding Questions Satolli Return News

Bishop Spalding of Peoria says in an interview that the pope did not discuss U S Catholic questions and that he has heard nothing in Rome or at the Vatican to confirm Satolli's return. He plans to return to Rome for several weeks.

Spalding Romere Satolli Rown Peoria United State Mgr Averius Rome

Sensational Testimony Emerges in Cronin Murder Trial

In the Dan Coughlin case Judge Wing halted new witness Susie Horton as she was readied to testify. Frank Bardeau of Otsego then accused Coughlin of being among three men who rode to Edgewater in a carpenter’s wagon with a tool chest possibly concealing Cronin’s body. Court adjourned after Wing objected to Bardeen. Horton was postponed to Monday.

Frank Bardeen Coughlin Curiaco Jan Dan Coughlin Dr. Cronin Susie Horton Wing

Sugar Refinery Aims to Spur Purchases With Low Prices

President Have weyer of the American Sugar Refining company says the recent cent per pound drop in refined sugar will prompt buyers and prevent refinery stoppages. If further cuts are needed, the refineries will stay in operation to keep workers employed and may sell sugar below manufacturing cost.

New York Haveweyer American Sugar Refining Company

Abbe Fricot Murdered in Laval Area Well

Abbe Fricot of Entrammoes near Laval in Mayenne was murdered. His body was found in a garden well by the vicar after a Tuesday struggle. investigators note a violent fight and blood on the well sides, suggesting a prop used to subdue him.

Lospex Abbe Fricot Entrammoes Laval Department Mayenne Abbas Garden

Murderer Salvards denied pardon after pardon board ruling

Charles Salvards, murderer of Policeman Martin, had pardon refused by the board of pardons and was informed of the decision by the sheriff. He offered no comment and remained indifferent. More than 1,000 applications for purses to witness the January 4 execution have been received.

Cannis.e Charles Salvards Martin Arguo Board of Pardons

Thievish Suitor Arrested for Robbing Ashbourne House

William Murphy, a well dressed young man from a good family, was arrested here last night on a charge of robbing the home of Mr Thompson, a wealthy Ashbourne resident. He had been visiting the daughter in defiance of her parents.

William Murphy Thompson Ashbourne

Notable Figures Named Across Europe and America in Dawn Listings

The fragment lists figures including Mer Paiot bishop of Barges Inverary Castle Scotland Baron Karl Von Hasenauer aged 60 in Vienna Colonel James Vercoran lumberman in Mancey Pennsylvania Harry Kennedy songwriter ventriloquist aged 45 in London Baron Crewe at 51 and wealthy England insider who left the Unionist party John A Hudnut of Chester aged 7 and an originator of a California gold rush.

Vienna Karl von Hasenauer James Vercoran Mancey Brooklyn Harry Kennedy London Baron Crewe England Gladstone John A. Hudnut Chester Calfornia

Enormous Bank Fraud Case In Rome Bank Leader Charged

Antonio Monzitla was arraigned at Bow Street Police Court in a case linked to the Banca Romana frauds. Prosecutors claim the bank crimes total about $12,000,000 and that Monzitla once served as the bank’s chief government director.

Washington News Breevities and Political Potpourri

Congressmen propose hiring novel militia loaned to states and a surprising public misapprehension about the agricultural experiment station. Thomas J. Lynch, Democrat, expected to win in his district. Blaine’s hometown city of Augusta, Maine, named postmaster as rain finally falls after 25 years.

Cummings Morton Ublic I Thomas J. Lynch Blaine Augusta

Wage cuts hit Pittsburg Glass and Steel plants

The Pittsburg Plate Glass company at Creighton resumes operations with wage reductions. Pittsburg Steel Casting plant again in operation employing workers. Reading Press club elects Lois G Early as president with annual banquet planned in January. Tragic deaths include William Hare after a freight train fall and Mrs T M Logan who died at a revival in Mapleton depot. Five Lehigh Valley freight crews suspended between Coxton and Packerton. No talks scheduled between coal operators and miners on regional water questions in Pittsburg. World’s Fair board executive Farquhar not seeking congress at large. Grinders at Beaver Falls plant protest wage cuts. Standard Plate Glass at Pittsburg starts several departments under wage reduction. Fourth Regiment National Guard winter drills in Pottsville area. Amandamos issues against National Trust Company United Pipelines for unlawful discrimination. Edison General Electric issues executions at Monongahela Electric Light and Power in Homestead.

Neral Jas Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Creighton Pittsburg Steel Casting Company Reading Press Club Lois G William Hare Reading T. M. Logan Mapleton Depot Lehigh Valley Coxton Packerton Pittsburg Pennsylvania M. Myers Chicago Farquhar World's Fair Board American Ax and Tool Company Beaver Falls Standard Plate Glass Company Pitsburg National Guard of Pennsylvania Pottsville Amandamos Philadulphia National Trust Company United Pipelines Division Edison General Electric Company Monongahela

Delaware and Hudson Canal dividend rate set at seven percent

New York Jan 5 The Delaware and Hudson Canal company directors announce the annual dividend remains seven percent for the year. The meeting also considered issuing extra stock to absorb 4 600 000 bonds maturing October 1, 1901.

New York Delaware and Hudson Qanal Company

Bank of England Assets Under Scrutiny in Parliament

In Lexpos January 5 report William Hunter MP for North Aberdeen planned to question Chancellor Harcourt about Bank of England advances to Barings and to stock brokers and the general quality of the bank’s ninety assets. The inquiry was to be raised in the House of Commons.

Lexpos William Hunter North Aberdeen Willam Vernon Harcourt Bank of England Hunter

Grave Robbers Blast Family Vault in Monroe County

Robbers blew open the Stroudsburg cemetery vault of Colonel E. E. Norton with dynamite and crowbars seeking jewels beside his late wife Mrs Norton. No valuables found. exit left the casket broken. A professional-appearing dig leaving no clues. a reward offered for information leading to arrest.

Colonel E. E. Norton Mrs. Norton Stroupsvune Monroe County Impsing E. E Norton Stroudsburg Burying Ground

Girl Fights Burglar and Helps Nab Thief

Fannie Sehneider aged 15 of 110 Roosevelt street confronted a burglar in her home after her parents left for an outing. She chased him downstairs, held him until help arrived, and Detective Webb from Oak Street station took the thief into custody.

New York Fannie Sehneider Roosevelt Street Panio Ataira Jacob Schniider Fannie

Quay Consulie Visits Philadelphia for Aggressive Campaign

Senator Quay and his son Richard arrived in Philadelphia with most city Republicans. He is said to plan an aggressive campaign for congressman at large, arguing a large turnout would boost state and national politics.

Senator Quay Philadelphea Richard

Corbett Questions Mitchell Over Florida Fight Claim

In Jacksonville on January 6 Jim Corbett dismissed Charlie Mitchells objections to Brady signing the agreement. Corbett said Mitchell only quibbles and would avoid fighting if a loophole exists. He asserted they can fight without breaking the law if he chooses to fight.

JnAcksonville Charlie Mitchell Brady Jim Corbett Mitchell Florido

Fight in Florida Sets Stakes for Northern Fans

The speaker asserts the bout will occur despite doubts over a venue and training. He vows to ensure the fight proceeds and offers $1,000 to secure the contestant’s safe arrival and readiness for the ring. Bowden confirms the contest and invites Northern supporters to Florida to witness it.

Florida

Baron Von Dreiner Injured In Runaway At World Fair Display

Baron Von Dreiner in charge of Kropp's exhibition at the World's fair was seriously injured along with Lieutenant Jacques and Munkel White when a carriage ran away near a grade crossing of the Jerasy Central railroad. Baron Von Dreiner sustained cuts to the leg and arm, Lieut Jacques had facial cuts and bruises, and Mr White suffered severe scalp wounds after being dragged a distance. Medical care was provided by surgeons at the scene.

Krupp Hort Berncenem Baron von Dreiner Kropp Jacques Bethlemen Lieut Jacques Mr. White

Pension Department Notifies Judge Long of Reduced Benefit

Commissioner Loehren informs Judge Charles D. Long that medical evidence shows less disability than claimed and his monthly pension will drop to 8.50 unless evidence is provided within thirty days proving ongoing need for regular personal aid. If evidence is unsatisfactory or not provided, the reduction proceeds.

Wasixotos Loehren Pension Bureau Charles D. Long Michigan

Pool Planned by Trunk Line and Central Traffic Agencies

Presidents of railroads in the Trunk Line and Central Traffic associations met to adopt a pool agreement for dead freight livestock dressed beef and traffic east of Chicago. The move aims to challenge the interstate commerce law's constitutionality, potentially prompting court action when Erie receivers seek entry.

New York Chicago

Riot of headlines and crimes stagger New York era

Police relief funds scarce in New York amid sensational crime reports. Gunfight deaths, political clashes, thefts, bankruptcies, and a fatal caboose wreck populate a chaotic doodle of events including a Lee county gunfarmer, Chauncey Depen leadership, a New York hotel project, and multiple stabbings and ambushes.

Police New York John P. Alferend Lee County Chauncey M. Depen McKintey Ohio Society Ralph Wilcox James Wilcox Chicago Killington Narragansett Pier Will Creck Clslo Shandon Butler County

Saturday Forecast for Eastern Penneyleadnic Area

Forecast notes cloudy and partly Elondy conditions with cool temperatures. Expect northeast winds and unsettled weather for Saturday across the eastern Penneyleadnic region.

Waashineton Dan

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