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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
1
Nine Miners Rescued After Cave-In at Pierce Coal
In Arch bald Borough nine miners were trapped by a cave-in in the Pierce company mine. Foreman William Jones lowered himself by rope into an old shaft, locating and pulling each man to safety after hours of darkness and rumbling. The men named Manley Gilroy Malin Darrett Strong Walsh Dends McAndrew and a Hungarian worker. The rescue avoids the main opening, highlighting the foreman's courage and the peril of the abandoned lower veins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feranton Tribune
Arenhadd
Perce Coal Company
William Jones
Jones
Tir
PL. Manley
Edward Gilroy
Anthony Malin
Patrick Darrett
James Strong
John Walsh
Fleury Dends
John McAndrew
Tribune
Calla
Benan
Jayieht
Gilroy
Manley
Pierce Company
Weper
Youthful Porger Charged With Forging Worth of Capitalist
William Lie bold a youth of four years was arrested in Lancaster Pa. last night and charged with forging the signature of Charley B Grubb a prominent capitalist to checks cashed at the Fleet National Bank. The aggregate amount secured by Lie bold is said to be unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
William Liebold
Charley B. Grubb
Fleet National Bank
Lieboldle
Black Diamond Run Sets Speed Between Jersey City and Boston
The Black Diamond express of the Lehigh Valley railroad achieved a fifty six mile stint in fifty seven minutes including a three minute stop. From South Plainfield to Aston a fifty one mile segment ran in fifty minutes climbing the Montomacong mountain on an ascending grade of forty seven feet per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Jersey City
Boston
South Plainfield
Aston
Russia anxious over treaty of arbitration in Washington talks
London dispatch reports Russia seeks details on the arbitration treaty discussed in Washington. It says the Russian envoy asked if the pact was offense and defense or an alliance with Britain. Olney allegedly answered that Britain supported the Monroe doctrine, making the US supreme and free from European interference. Russia may push to block senate ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
Washinton
Russia
Washington
United States
Olney
Great Britain
Britain
Western Hemisphere
Rosela
Senate
Explosion at Columbia Powder plant kills four in Pittsburg
At 9 16 this morning the Columbia Powder tank house exploded, followed by the storage room. Four people died G Dy Stackney Peter McCloskey Reere Inman Mattie Inan and Walter Crane was severely injured. The glycerine magazine neared detonation but a bigger catastrophe was averted. The factory was destroyed except for the magazine and inquest will be held in Corapolis. Nearby homes suffered shattered windows and structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Columbia Powder Company
Ohio River
Shoustown
Shanoplin
Ares G. Dy Stackney
Peter McCloskey
Ds Yeurs
Reere Inman
Mattie Innan
Walter Crane
Stackney
Inman Sisters
McCloskey
Corupalis
Smith surprised by McKinley treasury rumor
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia says he knew nothing of being named as a candidate for secretary of the treasury. He dismissed the Canton report as likely a mistake and noted he has not been consulted or urged by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
Canton
McKinley
Mr. Smith
Major McKinley
Grand jury in Wilmington sets March 9 trial date
In United States court the grand jury indicted Captain Milchin Murphy on charges related to a trip to Cuba aboard the stormer Lourade fort summer. Senator Gray and H H Wank counsel for Murphy were unable to present a witness. The motion was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Jan
United Sates
Milchin Murphy
Cuba
Murphy
Florida
United States
Gray
H. H. Wank
Fairbanks Nominated in Republican Caucus
The Republican caucus on the acnatocles question was held tonight, and after an exciting session W. Palibanka was nominated for United States senator.
Members of House in Warm Debate at Capitol
A House session features a member admitting indictment in Syracuse and defending his record as heated exchanges erupt over Mr Maguire and Mr Hearst. The day includes expunging Maguire remarks, civil service reform bills, and discussions on postmaster terms and Indian land homesteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
Brosius
Dayvid Till
Messrs
Allen
Vilas Haven
Washington
Joan
Congress
House of Representatives
Tle Brother
Capitol Dome
Pacific Railroad
Johnson
California
William Tt. Hearst
New York Journal
San Francisco Examiner
Todig Hie
Congressional Record
Jenve Jooprhik
Denason
Passon
Ma Maguire
Tie
Syracuse
N.Y
N.Y. As Charged By Mr. Maguire
Mar. Johnson
Plearst
Mr. Maguire
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Johnson
Pennsylvania
United States
Senate
Hill
New York
Stevenson
Wanaimiakey
Nebraska
Brooklyn
Navy Department
Chandler
New Hampshire
Charles Crisp Assigned to Postalive and Mileage Panel
The son of the late Speaker Crisp, elected last month to finish his father's term, was named to the postalive and mileage committee amid the public bulldags and grounds discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Vacameter
Crisp
Cleorgia
Wave and Means
Newlands
Nevada
Heather
Loulesiana
Malley
Texan
Bickes
South Carolina
Agrigul
Ture
Charles Crisp
Two Men Try Suicide by Train at Bellmore
Bellmore Long Island January 12 two men attempted to throw themselves before an express train and were saved by Charles Miller a railroad foreman and his crew. The pair assaulted Miller after being pulled from the tracks and were placed under arrest for attempted suicide and assault. Both men refused to identify themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellmore
Charles Miller
Long Island Railroad
Miller
Suma
January Sale Opens With Muslin Underwear Event
We begin the season of 1897 with a Muslin Underwear Sale commencing Saturday Jan 2 at prices so attractive as to warrant early purchases. Childs Short White Dresses and Kilt Skirts featured in the sale.
Stroudsburg Farmer Killed in Wagon Accident
Charles Morrison a 40 year old farmer of Monroe county died when his wagon team ran away and overturned a load of cordwood striking Morrison and his 11 year old daughter who escaped unharmed. The incident occurred near East Stroudsburg on January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Scranton Tribune
East Stroudeburg
Charles Morrison
Morrison
Monroe County
Sensation at Honesdale over death at poor farm
A coroner's inquest in Honesdale reports Mrs. Thames Ham died after a criminal operation performed ten hours earlier by Dr. S A Kelly. The coroner's jury cites the operation as the cause and Kelly is jailed on $1000 bail amid prior notoriety in Jennings case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Herald
Honesdale
Thoring Ham
Miatron
Honesdale and Texas
S. A. Kelly
Thames Ham
A. Kelly
Lackawanna County
Jennings
Steamship Arrivals and Sailings Report
New York on January 1 lists arrivals and departures for several vessels. Werra arrived from Genow, and Spree sailed from Bremen. State of Nebraska arrived at Glasgow, Fulda at Genoa, Stadteil, and St. Louis from New York bound for Southampton, with passage past the Lignin noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Werra
Genow
Spree
Bremen
State of Nebraska
Glasgow
Fulda
Geno
Stadteil
St. Loui
Southampton
Lehrader Healer Opens Room in Nise Block
Fragmentary state notes report Lehrader opening a room in the Nise block Lehinon with ten beds available a week. A bonded Webters project connected to Wounelly is rejected. A shipment of whites for a tatthehip Towd left Bethlehem Tron works. Larry McCullim of the Union Water works in Lehlwinon reportedly faces a fatal bull accident Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehrader
Nise
Lehinon
York Haw
Wounelly
Forene Inlet
Bethlehem Tron
Larry McCullim
Union Water Works
Lehlwinon
Rain Probabie Warmer and Miscellaneous Local Notes
Weather outlook signals rain probability and warmer temperatures. Archbald miners report a miraculous escape. Washington correspondent covers electoral vote cast on Saturday and related financial notes locally. Public library happenings and a charity board annual session are noted alongside a Knights installation and suburban updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thocol
Board of Associated Charities
Knights
Electoral Vote by States Summary from State Electors Meeting
The report lists the electoral vote by states following yesterday's meeting of state electors. It notes New York and other states as part of the result, reflecting the official tally produced by the College of Electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notable figures attend Chicago event amid legal dispute
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley are shown viewing views in Chicago as William J Bryan promotes a new book The Citizens Bank. Burglars steal $1 100 in cash and valuables. George Woodworth of Chattanooga commits suicide. Frank Dougherty a Leadville miner is killed by a policeman. sixteen people injured and Mrs Hugo Bock may die after eating smoked sausage in Englewood Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluet McKinley
Gian
William J. Bryan Fe
Chicago
Citigens’ Bank
Chardon
George P Woodworth
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bruarness
Frank Dougherty
Strati
Leadville, Col
Hugo Bock
Englewood
Governor Adame Inaugurated Amid Simple Ceremony
The report notes the Colorado governor’s oath of office and commencement of duties at the state capital. It mentions a modest inauguration without pomp and references contemporaneous political events including Orville Platt’s renomination by a caucus and Democratic leadership in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Plourish
Denver
Dictotary
Adame
Adams
Crom
Uars
Hartford
Conn
Jin
Orville
Platt
Unitul
Legislatury
Joseph Ty Sargent
New Haven
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Indianapolis
Vilas
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
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Stroudsburg
Thomas Ham
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Minera
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Kentucky
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Michiigatt
Missouri
Csiseeus
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North Carolina
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Chala
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Virgina
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Ladie Mores
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Weichel’s
Spruce
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Dime Tank
Orville Platt
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