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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1894

Page

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President Dole Defies Willis Demands as Hawaiian Crisis Deepens

The dispatch details Minister Willis’s demand to reinstate Queen Lil and reestablish a monarchy, the Hawaiian troops under arms, and President Dole’s refusal. It reports Willis’s threat of force and the British Marines occupying Honolulu while the provisional government endures. The letter outlines President Cleveland’s view on the overthrow and the United States role.

Willis Queen Lil Dole Bown Honolulu Cattet Presa Vicropts B.C. Dan Wirimoo Tim Tit Vouar Lihivkatani Havralian Islands Sovermaniy Will Pardecy Epon Biount Actron Eau Benborne Jolovcones Refuuer United States Slowadadviend Anil Wer Leddicore Hoetiluin Slo Anil Rupforte Thi Forcy de Boeton Senate Provident Dole Corwin Arma United Press Dispatch Arawa

Provisional government clash over queen restoration ends with marines

The text describes a conflict between a provisional government and a queen seeking restoration. President demands actions against movement leaders, threats of force rise as a revenue cutter arrives. United Press dispatch signals tension easing with British minister consent to land marines for protection.

Fire Engulfs World’s Fair Manufactures Hall

Cure no Jan 8 Magle hall at the World’s fair grounds is on fire. By 11 p.m. one third of the roof of the manufactur ers’ building collapsed and firefighters say total destruction is near. About twenty thousand cases of exhibits are in the building. The Casino Music hall and Paris style have been destroyed. Nine or ten were injured and one is expected to die. Estimates place current loss at about a million and a half. The blaze’s cause is uncertain. some on the grounds blame sleeping traps in the casing.

Music Hell Peristyle Tia

Tragedy in Carbon County Passes Frightful Scenery

In Carbon County Marco Consk head of Switchtinek railway faces scandal as Thomas a well known local man killed his young son in a fit of insanity then himself. The bodies were found by his wife with a razor near the father. The victim was about 40 years old and had a solid reputation.

Marco Consk Botn FF Thomas Thomann Paufferer Thorag

Statewide events mix with crime and protests in chaotic report

The article chronicles a string of incidents across various towns including Murphy in Williamsport, a Jackson day harquet at Park hotel, a funeral-like note on Benjamin Tinkistoraw, and a sheriff's action over large judgments. It mentions John Dolan's death prior to surgery, a protest against Sumatra tobacco duties, a Mrs Morris case for 20000 damages, and multiple trials and riots affecting companies like Gilbertoun Traction and Pittarg.

Murphy Kirickeo Parallely Hotwin Wironisco Sataridey Ite Washington Sumatra Cass Mra Fred Morris Parente Lu Brettod Pittabung Jackson Johnstown New Orleans Wilson Gilbertoun Traction Company William I Marrity Philadelphia Pottaville Strcky Luwisburg Ecotorion Gripmen Pitintarg ‘Triedlat Company Wotormen Dugmese Tractiona Fy Wrath Ieee Tee

McKinley Inaugurated Governor in Ohio Address

William McKinley began a second term as governor of Ohio with a largely nonpartisan ceremony. About 5,000 in procession and a senate chamber reception followed his oath, as he urged charity toward the afflicted and warned against overreaching federal power while stressing adherence to the constitution.

M'Kinley Olibe Masrahale Brand Street Capitol Senate Chamber Tis Arion, Liederkrans Maennerchor Neddertayer

Forged Draft Scam Tied to Bank Teller

A startling forgery at First National Bank involved a forged Philadelphia draft for 226 to Harry T. Donaldson, later altered to add a hundred, with Henry Donaldson’s indorsement. The rogue used a facsimile of the original draft and Stolt signature to obtain a 2,000 payment, then passed a separate $25 good check.

Serantan Triana CaAmoxpane Padan First National Bank Philadelphia Harry T. Donaldson Dan Carbondale Thay Hind Pati Henry Donaldson Afr. Stolt Henry T. Donaldson

Hat Manufacturer Beckerle Company Leaves Danbury for Newark

Danbury loses Beckerle & Co the largest hat factory in Connecticut with 500 workers and a large stock firm, as the firm moves machinery to Newark to operate independently of unions. The removal ends decades of local payroll and threatens 4 000 union workers and twenty closed factories. Other manufacturers plan similar moves amid inducements from across the country.

Daxsung Conn Jan Danbury Beckerla & Co Connecticut Newark N.J William Beckerle Beckerle Ses

Democrats on Jackson Day Banquet in Chester and Montgomery

A large gathering of leading Democrats from Chester and Montgomery counties met in VanLey Ford on Jackson Day. The banquet was held under the Chester County W. C. Hensel Democratic association with speakers including Thomas W. Pierse H. B. Schofield W. John Campbell and J. I. Forreat.

VanLey Ford Chester Montgomery Counties W. C. Hensel Democratic Association Chester County Thomas W. Pierse West Chester H. B. Schofield Paoli W. John Campbell Berwyn J. I. Forreat Willistown

Engineer at Potts' Colliery Dies at 55

Edward Morrissey, an engineer at Potts' Colliery near Ashland, collapsed and died at his engine at 1 p.m. this morning. He was 55. He leaves a widow and nine children.

Potts Lanaveo Asmash Edward Morriesey Ashland

Corbett MitchelI Fight Offer and Other Era News

Norton Kansas club wired 40 000 for the Corbett Mitchell fight. A New York syndicate bought the Victor mine at Cripple Creek for 10 million dollars. George J. Gould gave his Fifth Avenue residence to his wife. A Chicago billiard tournament saw Schaefer defeat a Chicago thrower 100 to 94. Jose De Mello pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Fall River.

Norton Kan Evangelist Ham Small Enid C. T Chicago Frank Mattison Bennington American Federation of Labor Misa Alice Greens Hempstead L. L McDonald Hamlet N.C George J. Gould Fifth Avenue New York Cripple Creek Gol Harlan Richards Centrevilly Iowa Schaefer Maiohutton Brewing Company Sheelah Albany Clinton Cavendish San Antonio Tex Jose Correo de Mello Bertha Manchester Fall River Aend

Hawaii Tariff Debate Sways Senate and House Amid Hawaii Focus

Senate committees spent two hours debating a resolution on payments to Mr. Blount as Hawaiian Islands commissioner and the authority behind them. Several Hawaii related measures were laid over or tabled. In the House, passage of the tariff bill moved forward with a 149 to 0 party line trend, as Wilson spoke on Ways and Means.

House Wassixoros SAR Senate Hoar Treasury Department Blount Hawaiian Islands Committee On Foreign Relations Joar Frye Davis Minn Chandler N. H Ite Hawaii Analassa Torpie Bontella Committee On Rules Wilson West Virginia Lane Illinois

Farmer Institute To Meet At Tompkinaville This Friday

A Farmers Institute gathering is set for Friday and Saturday January 26 and 27 in Tompkinaville Pa. Topics include Fruit Culture Potato Fertilizers Poultry Egg Production Carp Bee Culture Onion and Cabbage Culture. Friday sessions feature Professor J C Taylor on farmer education and Professor Graves on moral education. Clark Sisson discusses The State of Washington and Z Torse speaks on The World's Fair. All are invited.

Fension Tompkinaville Sevanton Tribune Jenmysx A_ Farmer's Institute Tompkiaville J.C. Taylor Farmera Graves Clark Sisson State of Washington Jore

Hungarian Christmas Tragedy Endangers Boy

A Hungarian celebration at Pater Pis lopsky's home near the Delaware and Hudson breaker ended when a revolver discharged, striking his 10 year old son above the heart. The child was rushed to Emergency Hospital in Carbondale and remains alive.

Scranton Tribune Jenmys Pater Pislopsky Delaware and Hudson Hoa Carbondale

St Mary's Church Robbed of Poor Boxes by Thieves

Special to the Seranium Trifmfe reports thieves gained entry to St Marys Catholic Church and stole from the poor boxes. The crime labeled the meanest of the season occurred in Avos in January, with Conadencalens implicated.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Conadencalens Avoos Jan St. Mary's Church

Sicilian Anarchists Arrested in Siege Island Orders

Rome reports Sicily remains quiet as General Moria Di Livrlano, military commander, issues an order under the siege to prosecute associates of a Neapolitan society and related malefactors.

Rome Sicily Moria di Livrlano

Anarchist Arrests Linked to May Day Rioters

Disturbances yesterday led to several arrests of archists. Among the prisoners are men who led May Day rioters in 1891. The judiciary plans to prosecute as associate male factor with the Fasci Dei Lavoratori of Sicily and the Muncio society of Naplea, whose members are largely anarchists.

Maimland Fasci Dei Lavoratori Sicily Muncio Society Naplea

Exiled Dahomey King Behanzin Reported Hiding in Forest

A diplomatic dispatch claims ex king Behanzin, deposed by the French, is pursued by French forces and forced to flee through forest cover, changing camps nightly. It notes a minister loyal to the king and a native chief allied to Fetish ceremonies.

Pats Dodds Behanzin Dahomey Ministry of Marines Beliansin

Keystone Democracy Inert At Prohibition Convention

Harusneng Pa January. The prohibition convention is set for tomorrow at 2 PM in the opera house but attendees doubt it will nominate any officials as chairman Patton’s broad call draws critics. Agile Ricketts of Wilkes-Barre arrives as talk of the Democratic state convention grows with no clear HQ plans.

Harusneng Opera House Patton Agile Ricketts Wilkes-Barre Wright The Commonwealth

Bourbons Honor Jackson at Young Democrats Dinner

The fourteenth annual dinner of the Young Men’s Democratic Association honoring Jackson’s Day was held at St George’s hall in Philadelphia with about 250 attendees. Gov Patterson Pattison and Delaware Gov Reynolda joined William F Harrity as host, with D N Morgan and Charles S Hanlin among the distinguished guests.

Philadelphia Young Men's Democratic Association St. George's Hall William F. Harrity Harrity Pattison Reynolda Delaware United States D. N. Morgan the Treasury Charles S. Hanlin Navy William Mc.Adoo

Duval Athletic Club Challenges Governor Over Prize Fight

The Duval Athletic Club announced plans to stage the Corbett Mitchell prize fight despite Governor Mitchell and Attorney General Lamar deeming it illegal. Club leaders say they will pursue the fight arguing they have legal grounds and oppose what they call tyrannical and extra judicial action.

Tim Jacksonville Pla Dan Duval Athletic Club Mitchell Corbett Lamar Florida

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Race-Track Laws Unconstitutional

The New Jersey Supreme Court declares last winter’s race track laws unconstitutional and void. Justices Deane and Abbott join Justice Lippincote in holding the statutes special laws that regulate towns and counties and grant exclusive privileges to corporations or individuals, violating constitutional limits.

Treston Ian Elizabeth New Jersey Jockey Club New Jersey Supreme Court of Deane Abbott Justice Lippincote

County Board Posts $1000 Reward For Two Murders

The new board of county commissioners offers $500 for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer of Contractor Johnson who was stabbed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at Hanover on October 25. They also offer $500 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Barney Kirk a merchant who was killed by a sandbag attack on the evening of November 17.

Witteslarke Jan Board of County Commissioners Johnson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Hanover Barney Kirk

Diphtheria Strikes Water Gap Family in Tragic Toll

Special to the Feranton Tribune reports diphtheria entering the home of Andrew Albert in Water Gap. Three of his relatives have died within a week and two others remain ill. A young wife, recently married to Theodore Ruth of the area, is among the deceased. The illness spreads within the household as authorities monitor the outbreak.

Feranton Tribune Andrew Albert Water Gap Theodore Ruth

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Tuesday

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and a fall in temperature across eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Expected variable winds and possible drizzle later in the day.

Waankeros Pennsylvania

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