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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1897

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Anglo American general arbitration treaty signed

The Anglo American general arbitration treaty was signed in the state department by Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote without ceremony. The president asked the Senate to consider it. debates focus on arbitration rules, an umpire, and possible conflicts over Alaska and territorial issues.

Lord Salishbury Cleveland Senate Washington Jan State Department Olney Julian Pouncefute Lord Gouch Cridler Blanchard Lord Salisbury New York Great Britain Mills Sherman Committee On Foreign Relations Ial United States London Sir Julian Pauncefote Mr. Olney Julian Pauncefote Gresham Venezuelan Commission Julian Pauncefore Yemaliy Supreme Court of Great Britain United States Supreme Court Supreme Court England Crespo Venezuela

Nut and Bolt Works Resume in Lebanon

The Pennsylvania Nut and Bolt works in Lebanon have restarted after a halt by several departments. The revival will provide employment for about 80 workers.

Lebanon Ennsylvania Nut and Bolt

Electoral College Cast McKinley Hobart Across States

Newspaperman report details state by state electoral votes for McKinley and Hobart with brief notes on ceremonies. Pennsylvania Governor Hastings hosts lunch after electors convene in Harrisburg. Maine Michigan Connecticut New Jersey Connecticut and Mississippi electors also vote for the Republican candidates.

Pennsylvania Hastings Maryland Lowndess Harrisburg Pennsylvania Electoral College Senate Chamber Leonard Myers Philadelphia W. M. Gearhart Myers Mide William Witheron Pittsburg Washington Electoral College State of Thiet Wis Annapilis Republican Party State House United States Baltimore Wellington R Republican Association Lowndes Smecheon Albany N. Y Senate Chamber Ag McKinley Hobart Augusta Maine Lansing Mich Michigan Lincoln Neb Electorat College of Nebraska Bryan Sewall Watson Frankfort Electoral College of Kentucky Monecord N.hl New Hampshire Capitol Messrs F Hobart Hartford Conn Connecticut Trenton N.J New Jersey Jackson Mise Mississippi Montgomery Alan Alabama

Smith for Cabinet Rumor Reaches Canton

Canton Ohio January 11 Politicians here discuss a report that Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia is likely to be named secretary of the treasury. The rumor arises from his high standing with the president elect and his campaign visits to Canton, making him the leading candidate tonight for the treasury post.

Canton Ohio Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Treasury Dingley

Beaty mine leased. two large Wreakers planned at Ashland

B F Bertelet and associates lease the Beaty mine workings from the Girard estate and will erect two large Wreakers, employing 200 men. The Lehigh Valley Coal company opens a new washery and Rappahannock begins operation, employing 150 men. A shaft will be sunk at Dig Mine Run to reach a rich coal deposit.

Ashland B. PF. Bertelet Beaty Girard Lehigh Valley Coal Company New Washery Rappahannock Philadelphia and Qoading Coal and Tron Company Dig Mine

Meeting of state board and district convention held

In Harrishurz on June one a meeting of the state board of officers was held in convention with a district convention of the Grief of United American Mechanics. Officers were elected and resolutions adopted on patrionic subjects.

Harrishurz Ollicere

Telegraphic Sparks From The Falls And Faraway

A jumble of brief notices reports Harold Mt Gewall a Maine legislator seeking a vacancy amid a Maine election. It notes Ralph Goxsner and George Armstin of New Haven rescue two girls who fell through ice. Also mentions Chinese vice-consul King Oyuwng resigning over pay and a copper box with cro moted tabes placed at Mount Auburn Cemetery beside a relative.

Hix Niagara Falls Camidate Harold Mt. Gewall Maine Ralph Goxsner George Armstin New Haven Cann King Oyuwng Ban Wraneiseo Cal Nate Mount Auburn Cemetery Hogton Mills

Altgeld Speech Suppressed at Illinois Inauguration

In Springfield on inauguration day 1893 the retiring Governor Altgeld was prevented from delivering a long prepared address after Speaker Curtis adjourned the assembly following Senator Mahoney and Representative Long actions. Altgeld, pale but composed, pocketed his manuscript and left the stage as Governor Tanner spoke.

Springfield Jan Altgeld Curtis John BR. Tanner Ilinois Mahoney Tanner Representative Long Hall of Representatives Carrion

Van Valkenburg Indicted in Bribery Case in Pattsville

A. Van Valkenburg was indicted by a county grand jury on bribery charges involving Webster Weiss of Northampton County. District Attorney E. W. Bechtel set next Wednesday for trial. Van Valkenburg ties threaten retaliation against W. J. Whitehouse and Senator John J. Coyle amid alleged bribery charges. A hearing is expected next week.

Patteville A. van Valkenburg Webster Weiss Northampton County E. W. Bechtel van Valkenburg W. J. Whitehouse Pottsville John J. Coyle Mahanoy City Sehnglill Justice of the Peace J. W. Conrad Justice Conrad

Soft coal miners strike in Robertsdale and Woodvale

About five hundred miners at Robertsdale and Woodvale in Huntingdon County pa walked out early this morning in a sympathy and wage dispute. The Robertsdale group quit after a coworker was reassigned to a different mine team, ending steady work on a large pending order.

Huntingdon Robertsdale Woodvale

Lehigh Zine Works Opens. Bonds Throw From Employment

The Lehigh Zine Works in Bethlehem opens operations. In its pledging department, a number of bonds will be thrown out of employment.

Thethlehem Lehigh Zine Works America

Feir Morning Weather And Local Notes

Feir brings colder readings and northwest winds as day breaks. Local society reports include L McKinley and Pole formally hoisted by the municipal colleges. International Arbitration Treaty submitted to the Senate for ratification as two days of national rites unfold.

L McKinley Pole Senate

Nose Replaced by Grafted Finger in Philadelphia Operation

Mrs. John Edwards of Chester received a nose reconstruction using the end joint of her third finger grafted onto her face by Dr. Joseph P. Tunis at the Methodist Episcopal hospital. The hand was held over the damaged nose with plaster bandages. after three weeks the finger was grafted and later detached, leaving a near original nasal appearance.

Philadelphia Joseph PP. Tunis John Edwards Chester Edward

Insurance Man Arrested in Hazleton Case

Barton Evans of the state insurance department filed warrants against Mathew Long a leading Hazleton insurer for negotiating insurance with other companies without a broker license. Three warrants cover twenty cases with $200 penalty in each. Unhearing set for Saturday as officials seek to curb the alleged practice.

Hazleton Insurance Barton Evans State Insurance Department Evans Mathew Long B.S. Doud Long

Squeeze at Wilkes-Barre Colliery Reduces Workforce

Forty two men and boys at the Empire colliery were laid off as a squeeze halted mining. Nearly 100 workers affected overall with breaker operations suspended due to reduced coal output. Signs of the squeeze appear near the Georgetown School area causing local alarm, though residences are not in danger.

Wilkes-Barre Pan Empire Colliery Georgetown

Death of Joseph Coons Pioneer Merchant of Wilkes-Barre

Joseph Coons a founder of the dry goods firm Joseph S. Coons & Co dies in Wilkes-Barre Pa born in Bavaria he came to the Wyoming Valley as a young man and became a leading merchant and senior member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 6. Sheridan Beving 18 resident of Pittston dies from burns after contact with red hot ashes in her yard.

Wilkes-Huarre Jan. U Joseph Coons Joseph S. Coons & Co Bavaria Detober Tsi Wnd America Tn St Hhe Wyoming Valley Lodge 6 Sheridan Wilkes-Barre Beving Sheridan Pitteton Hye Home

Populist State Officers Inaugurated in Kansas

Topeka Kansas January 11 The new Populist State officers of Kansas were inaugurated at noon today with elaborate ceremonies.

Topeka Kan Kianens

January Sale Opens Season With Undergarment Discounts

We will open the season of 1897 with a Muslim Underwear Sale commencing at prices so attractive as to make it an object for you to purchase now.

Gowns Skirts and Childs White Dresses Feature in Sale

The listing includes gowns and skirts for adults, short white dresses for children, and kilt skirts. Prices and sizes vary, with a selection suitable for formal events and casual wear. Customers are urged to inspect fit and fabric details.

State Snapshots and Local Crime Trial Notes

Allegheny plans free birth certificates and ext peranber program details. Altoona gunnerS prepare to store what gurtof the state with Mongolian pheasants. John Lite tle of Watneshero suffers teart disease and falls from chair. William Floyd of Chardon faces robbery gang charges. Ashland arimetad case and a 2000 Yallowed trial involve Kel ley Gryphwn Beery and others from Lutlerg, Alexander, Pittsburgh.

Allegheny Peranber Altoona John Litetle Watneshero William Floyd Chardon Ashland John ¢. Kelley Gryphwn Bileworth Lutlerg Alexander Beery Avene City Robert Ash Pitteburg Wave Yallowed Rother Grand Jury

Weather forecast for Delaware valley and surrounding area

New York dispatch reports colder conditions today with wintery northwesterly winds and falling temperatures. By Wednesday a cooler spell with light northwest to northerly winds and lower highs is expected, followed by a trend to lower temperatures overall.

the Herald New York Delaware Villey

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