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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1895

Page

2

Battle in State Politics Sparks Fireworks Hints

A Philadelphia political clash unfolds as lawmakers discuss Martin Quay and Penrose alignments. Rumors of retaliatory moves pressure Traction and railroad interests, while Quay’s Senate speech shocks Harrisburg. Observers foresee major shifts shaping the 187? contest and Cameron's fate.

Philadelphia Sus Hiter Panrose Porter Martin Senator Quay United States Senate Pennsylvania Westeray Johny Stewart Charles 8 Wolfe Republican Party Independent Republic Party Delamater Quay Capitol Quay-Martin Ness Martin Avin Harrisburg Seniator Penrose Matthew S. Quay Ahso

Hale Wins Janssen Medal for Spectro Helio Graph Work

Professor George Th. Hale of the University of Chicago is awarded the Janssen gold medal of 1864 by the French Academy of Sciences for his spectro heliograph invention and astro physics research. He received a cable from Paris and a letter from Professor Janssen confirming the award and medal shipment.

Hale Chicago United Press George Th. Hale University of Chicago French Academy of Sciences Paris Janssen National Astro-Physicon Observatory Meudon

Korean loan rejected by Japanese capitalists in Yokohama

In Yokohama on January 10, native Japanese capitalists declined to float the proposed Korean loan. Rumors also note 1,000 men from Japan’s first army in China have been invalided by cold weather, with military telegraphs reporting enemy actions near Liao-Yang and Kokan as the Japanese third division advances.

United Press Yokohama First Army of Japan China Nodzu Shufan Wesr Kokan Liao-Yyang Kansenho

Artillery disposition note near Hal-Ching and Hal-Ching area

The passage notes that artillery remains are restationed a few miles northeast of Hal-Ching with the remainder of the Chinese force quartered nearby.

Artllery Hal-Ching

Bold masked thief robs coal office after hours

A masked burglar entered the coal office of Bucks & Co. on North Eighth street and, after his pistol was shown, demanded money. James W. Van Reed and George W. Barrell were present. Van Reed escaped as Barrell surrendered a small sum. Two shots were fired at the fleeing thief with no injuries reported.

Reading 8. L. Bucks & Co North Eighth Street James W. van Reed George W. Barrell Ian Reed Barrell

Industrial Topics and Rail Developments Across The U S

A survey of rail costs and speeds notes the longest street railway in Massachusetts, a Austrian locomotive reaching 74 mph, and cable road costs from 46 000 to 75 000 per mile. It covers Pennsylvania coal routes, Peoria street railway forfeiture, Leadyville gold plans, and shifts in Niagara Falls bridge design plus railroad leadership changes and Reading stock expectations.

United States Lowell Haverhill Mass Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Company Nanticoke Pottsville Peoria Central Railway Company Leadyville United Great Britain Delaware and Hudson Niagara Falls L. L. Buck D. W. Caldwell Nickel Plate Railroad Lake Shore Nickel Plate 8. R. Callaway St. Louis Kansas City General Caldwell Harris Henry Clews Wormsers Bettle Green New York Iinae L. Rice Philadelphia Inquirer Lehigh Valley New Jersey Central Reading New York Harbor Wilkes-Barre Sugar Notch Avoca Trafic Morgan Williams Red Ash Coal Company Charles Parrish H. H. Ashley Parrish Coal Company Jacob Roberts, Jr Hanover Coal Company W. G. Payne Luzerne H. P Simpson Simpson-Watkins Company T. van Storch George Sanderson Scranton R. 8. van Wickle Hazleton

The Cannibalistic Ishmaelite Serfs of Copper Hue

Washington reports on the Seris of Sonora labeled cannibals by W J McGee of the ethnology bureau. The piece details their bloodthirst, ambush tactics, primitive culture, living off game and fish, and a historic ten-year feud with a Senor’s cattle herd, ending in peace. It notes their height, running ability, and peculiar customs.

United Press Washington Sonora United States Mexico Robinson Catter Smillas North America Bureau of Ethnology Hhas W. J. McGeee Tiburon Gulf of California Sonore Serls Serla Dinwiddle Alvemmar-Lean Senor Enciing Bers Senor Macinis Senor

Baby Sent to Jail Over Disorderly Conduct

United Press report from Trenton New Jersey notes Mrs Keziah Ford jailed for keeping a disorderly house and now with her one year old baby in county jail. The janitor initially refused entry. police sought relief from Police Justice Courtier, a German barber. The judge committed the baby for disorderly conduct alleging the infant erred in court.

United Press Trenton N. J Keziah Ford

Stocks And Bonds And Market News From New York

The day’s active stock prices and market notes are listed as reported by G. D. B. Dimmick for William Linn, Allen & Co. The New York Produce Market report covers grains oils and meats with prices and options for January through July. Tallow and dairy items are listed with city and country classifications and prices, while fraud warnings promote Dr. Thomas’ Electric Oil and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with pricing and usage.

New York Tribune G. d. B. Dimmick William Linn Allen & Co Spruce Street Miyake Affont Chicago Bye Western Steam Pennsylvania Western Dairy Elgina Iaim

Strayed or Stolen Prom 1010 Olive Pup

Strayed or stolen notice for a white bull pup from Prom 1010 Olive. Pup has a large spoon back and was taken on Saturday January 6. Reward of ten dollars offered for return with no questions asked. Contact W. L. Bett for information.

W. L. Bett

Situation Wanted Young man with grocer experience seeks work

A young man with grocery and provisioning experience offers references and applies to Box 1te Old Forge Lackawanna Pa. Another job ad notes a young man with business experience and best references seeks a butcher position in Tribune office.

Old Forge Ackawantm Bost Co Furtiahod Tribune O

Scranton Ad Listings and Court Notices Amid Dense OCR

A garbled mix of advertisements and legal notices from Scranton appears. Items reference exhibits and lectures, book sales, and district court orders adjusting terms and jury summons. Public notices from Lackawanna County courts call defendants and parties to appear for divorce proceedings and other actions.

Court OF Common J Pleas Lackawanna County Margaret Turnerva Joseph R. Parker Subpana ABC Joseph B Turner Anid Sounty Pomern Fahey Gaylord Thomas

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