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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1894

Page

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Bond Issuance Debate In Senate And House Sparks Charges

In Washington, two Populist senators introduced resolutions opposing a 5 percent bond issue, arguing legal authority exists but bonds would be void if issued. The Stark monument bill passed in the Senate as the House debated the Wilson tariff and McKinley act substitutions, with Dalzell accusing Tom L Johnson’s steel rail plan and other lawmakers weighing free trade and taxation proposals.

Daniel Virginia Dalzell Wasurratoy Senate Peller Kansas Allen Nesbraska Jasnad Manchester John Stark Morgan Stewart Nev Splce Treasury West Barrows Tom L. Johnson Ohio Pennsylvania Johnson Honsa

Bonds Eagerly Taken In New York Auction

Thom bonds drew strong bids as the treasury secretary’s offer was discussed in New York. Officials noted high interest and competitive figures amid market eagerness on January 18.

Thom New York Wall Secretary of the Treasury

Bond syndicates form for government issue uncertain

A leading bond dealer notes possible formation of two syndicates to handle a new government bond issue. Treasury officials expect to price near par and anticipate a smooth sale with Secretary Carlinale likely to have no difficulty in placing the bonds. The Fourth National Bank and a major banking house are linked to large subscriptions.

Waa Lis L .Ettle Bom Carilale Ebank Hoeanb SUIZ Alars Inwaid

England Seeks Change in Gilt-Edged Securities

London traders discuss Secretary Carlisle circular inviting subscriptions for bonds. Opinion split on letting Lomson subscribe to gilt edged securities and the Treasury placing at least one third of bonds in London. England favors broadening purchase to stabilize American railroad securities.

England Losnosx Carlisle Bona Stovk Opine Oth London Lomson

Brown University President Offered Co-Head Post at Chicago

President Andrewa of Brown University has been offered the co-presidency at Chicago University, with ongoing serious consideration. He is noted as a leading education figure, renowned for Brown work, in the prime of life, active in economic issues and monetary matters. Resigning would be a hard blow to Brown.

Brown University Coreaca Andrewa Harpur Chicago University Brown Ha Ia Drosaets

Desperate Battle With Outlaws Endangers Sheriff and Deputy

In Buterreeps West Virginia on January 18, Sheriff Johnson and Deputy Hall engaged two fugitives, Tom and Frank Mullins, in a gunfight near their cabin. Johnson was fatally shot, Hall nearly died, and both Mullins were killed in the exchange. Hall survived to recount the battle. The Mullins were suspects in earlier activities linked to a Virginia hangings case. A $2,000 reward had been posted for their capture.

Mullins Buterreeps W. V Tom Frank Mullins Doc” Taylor Virginia Jainson Daputy Hall Yeatetuiay Johnson Way Hall Tom Mullins

Various Local News Bits and Incidents From Pennsylvania

A hodgepodge of reports notes the State Christian Endeavor convention set for York on October 10, arrests at Nanticoke linked to Danville burglary, a fatal mint explosion at a colliery in Shatiokin, and a hospital project near completion by May 1. Other items include vagrancy arrests at Randling, a railroad accident in New Cagdla, and a series of political and legal updates across towns like Lancaster Bellefonte Pittsburgh and Johnstown.

Christian Endeavor York Nanticoke Danville Ware New Cagdla Fex Box Gravity Wayne County Stewart Lawranceburyg Tioga County Beech Creek Black Link Johnstown Philip Bellefonte Bellefonte Central Railroad Trakeman Jackson Lahigh Valley Railroad St. Sayre

Berlin Unrest: Police Clash With Rioters Over Unemployed Meet

A Berlin crowd of about 1000 gathered outside a hall planned for an unemployed rally. Police dispersed the mob after clashes. an anarchist organizer and socialist Redman were arrested. Reports say many cowered in courtyards as police pursued fleeing rioters.

Primdrich- UW Shamw Park Kodrian Wmiveting Ihe Lipp Redman Berlin Kleine Journal Anya Ashoe Ags von Eyidy Policainen George's Cemetery Priendensstrasse Abopa

Distress and Robberies Hit Cadiz District

In Mabnip January 14 distress from lack of work spreads through the Cadiz district. Hungry bands loot farms and residences while a gang abducts a rich farmer in Setenil, robs him, and flees to the hills. Gendarmes pursue the robbers.

Mabnip Cadiz Alore Setenil Hilla

Stolen Property Recovered After Employer Robbery

After robbing his employer HL Courter, William Whiley stole a horse and wagon. Whiley reported to Courter from Cincinnati that he sold the outfit to Miller Dros of Pocono Aumrmait for 50. Courter later recovered the property from Miller Brog, who operates a hotel at that place.

Childs Attacked by Vertigo Near Ledger Office

George W. Childs suffered a vertigo attack while leaving the Ledger office in Harrisburg. His condition improved with home care from Dr. J. M. Da Costa and his family physician, with no serious consequences expected.

Ponadelpnia George W. Childs J. M. da Costa da Costa Mr. Childs

Suicide in Meaia and Past Deaths noted

Henry Pancoast, a well known resident of Spring Fold township, shot himself in the hand and died. He left a note claiming a past hoary leaves incident. His father also died by suicide years ago by hanging.

Meaia Jon Henry Pancoast Springfold Township Panconat

Wilker-Harre to Host State League Club in Wilkes-Barre

A Harrisburg dispatch reports President KBK Mayora Secretary Diddlebock and other State Base Ball League managers met yesterday and decided to place a club in Wilkes-Barre. It is stated that 2000 dollars have already been allotted for the effort.

Prova Diepatoh Saya Wilker-Harre Harrisburg Dan KBK Mayora Diddlebock Wilkes-Barra

League circuit includes many towns and venues

The article notes a circuit featuring Johnatown Altoona Harrieburg Al lentown Banton Scranton Wille Barre and Reading with managers holding an option on Kuatory league grounds.

Johnatown Altoona Harrieburg Allentown Banton Scranton Wille Barre Reading

Atlantic City Rescue and Romance Culminate in Altar

Charles W. Pennock of Road Fog Ma married the 17 year old heiress Gunsle Coxe of the city at Rev ILG Moenienthall’s Brooklyn home. He saved her from drowning at Atlantic City last summer and the wedding followed a heroic act by a man twice her age.

Atlantic City Charles W. Pennock Road Fog Heirewm Gunsle | Coxe Thin City Iiny IL G. Moenienthall Brooklyn

Short Sketch of the Career of Thomas Japlen Martin

Wasiisaroy January 14 Thomas Staples Martin the new Democratic senator from Virginia is 40 years old and a lifelong resident of Virginia. During the war he was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute and served with other cadets in the trenches around Richmond. At 21 he began the practice of law and for ten years has been a prominent Democratic politician. Last year he served as chairman of the state committee. He is a born leader and a ready debater in court and a skilled jury lawyer. He has a large practice and for the first several years has been retained as counsel by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.

Japlen Martin Wasiisaroy Thomas Staples Martin Virginism Nee Virginia Virginia Military Richmond Toler Les Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Growth of Nomination Papers in Philadelphia Showdowns

The Republican city committee moves to add Hon. Galasha A. Grow to the at large congressional ticket by nomination papers amid a dispute over legitimacy of the Harrisburg convention for Hon. James K. Hancock. If Hancock’s nomination is ruled illegal, Grow and Markey face similar threats. 7000 to 8000 signers are expected in Philadelphia county, signaling strong anti administrations momentum.

Propermia Republican City Committee Galasha A. Grow Grow Hancock Repblican Markey Pennsylvania Democracy Philadelphia County Philadelphia

Flashy General News Tosses Names and Incidents Across the Atlantic

Disjointed notes report George Slowen challenging Ives, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 14th annual reaction in New York, a Havana to New York voyage flagged by a robbery of 400 watches, and varied items. Mentions include lawsuits, wage talks at East Liverpool potteries, a Spanish grant ruling in Florida, a Detroit publisher at initiation, tariff debates, railroad rate fears, a Richmond and Danville reorganization, dynamite grenades in Salem strikes, and multiple arrests and court actions.

George Slowen Ives American Society of Civil Engineers New York Havana Menado Eaterly Company Florida Quprella Embexsier Burke Louisiana Honduras W. al. Boothroyd Detroit Tariff Resort League of Heaton Han Prangieco Virginia Leyzialators Richmond and Danville East Liverpool Bante Cisner Redwine Atlanta Salem Evans Massillon Neiretlit Otto Lar Son Aly Mea Ited Otra Elizabeth Parker Winelogter, O Colorado Senate House Admiral Mello Convict Island Fornan Noronna

Bold Train Robbery Near St Joseph Stuns Passengers

Five masked robbers led by a tall man with a black mask looted the express car near St Joseph Missouri. They forced engineer Baxter and fireman Davin to the rear, fired into air to deter passengers, looted the car, and fled into a thicket of willows with the express, baggage, and mail contents secured.

St Josern Kandae St Joaept Bilaffa Davin Baxter Fastengera Tom Ita Contenia

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict After 22 Hours

In Jan 19 proceedings the jury trying Wallaoe Trurt the half breed Indian for the murder of Samuel Kightly and his wife returned unable to agree after twenty two hours of deliberation. Judge Yerkes urged them to continue as the law requires a verdict. By late tonight no verdict had been reached.

Daviesrows Wallaoe Trurt Samuel Kightly Yerkes Judean Yerkes

Right to Issue Bonds Questioned by House Committee

A sub committee of the House Judiciary Committee met in Washington January 18 to consider Representative Bailey’s resolution challenging the secretary of the treasury’s authority to issue bonds for immediate financial needs. The sub committee authorized Bailey to report the measure favorably to the full committee at its next regular meeting.

Viasnisoros Judiciary Committee the Houay Hatley Goodnight Broderick Bailey Trebpary

Government and insurgents agree to arbitration on differences

Report states the government and insurgent leaders will submit their disputes to arbitrators. President Peixote grows suspicious of his troops. Insurgents are said to have captured Paranague and the port for Curitiba.

Tie Pe Janne Peixote Paranague Curitiba

Internal Revenue Bill Near House Consideration

The internal revenue bill has not yet been finalized for presentation. McMillan and Bryan are revising the text and expect to have it ready for associate consideration tomorrow morning, with a report to the house before adjournment if approved.

McMillan Bryan

Eight year old killed near Hazleton in street brawl

Jan 18 Hazleton Pa. Eight year old Vallid McMullen died after a crowd fought near a tavern. A store was hurled toward him and struck the boy in the neck as he stood on his home steps. Police know no motive or culprit.

Hazirton Vallid McMullen McMullen Kita

Local Nurse Suffers Fatal Needle Ingestion

Sitamocin Pennsylvania January 18. Miss Mary T Paoreell accidentally swallowed a four inch needle she held in her mouth while working. Doctors report hemorrhage likely to prove fatal and her condition remains very doubtful.

Sitamocin Mary TL Paoreell

Emperor Kwong Su rights Siamese lands amid French encroachments

Loxpon reports on Emperor Kwong Su of Chii taking offence at French advances on Siamese territory. The young ruler, guiding a population near 400 million, faces diplomatic strain and potential war while pursuing modernization and Christian openness despite Manchu dynasty tensions and past famines, pestilence, floods, and rebellions shaping his rule.

Loxpon Fa Rem Emperor Kwong Su Chii France Kwong Si Usus

Fire destroys pavilion at Laurel Hill Park

At 1 oclock this morning flames were seen from the Angeing pavilion at Laurel Hill Park Duamora. The structure burned completely despite efforts of the Danmore fire company hindered by hose scarcity. Officials deem the blaze incendiary with no prior fire near the pavilion. the Laurel Hill Park association owned the pavilion.

Laurel Hill Park Duamora Danmore Econe Pavilon Laurel Hill Park Association

Murder Mystery in Boston Woman Found Dead in Hotel Everton

The body of Nellie Far, 24, was found in her Hotel Everton suite at 2 Spawmut Avenue, Boston. Medical examiner cites a fatal blow to the head, with a struggle evident in the front room and bed clothing disturbed.

Boston Nellie Far Everton Spawmut Avenue Mediaal Deatbout

Unclear World News Items Prompt Evacuations and Rumored Builds

Scattered reports from various regions note evacuations in Chamorot area near Mivelais as territory is surrendered to France. Other items mention planned transcontinental freighters by Cunard, discussions of a new constitutional cabinet linked to King Alexander, and various military and diplomatic developments across Europe and Asia.

Mivelais Chamorot Sintess Cunard Ae

Notable Figures Mentioned in Local Notices

Viewount Somerton heir of the Earl of Northanton Wing is noted along with William Holyoke of London, a portrait painter of the Prince of Wales. General Nelson Taylor, veteran of Mexican and Civil War service, listed at South Norwalk Connecticut. William GH. Forney, former congressman and Confederate general, at Jacksonville Alabama aged 72.

Viewount Somerton Earl of Northanton William Holyoke London Prince of Wales South Norwalk Ct Nelson Taylor William GH. Forney Wacksonville Ala

It Will Probably Be Ready to Report Before Adjournment

It was January 18 in Wasarthuros when the majority of the Ways and Means committee fixed a day to report likely before adjournment.

Wasarthuros Committee On Ways and Means

Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsyl State

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania shows cloudy morning. There will be a warming trend into the afternoon with decreasing winds from the west. Temperatures rise and skies clear later in the day.

Washington, Jin

Extraordinary Values at LS Ladies’ Store

Local retailer advertises extraordinary value offers on ladies apparel and accessories. Promotional copy highlights bargain prices, limited quantities, and doorbuster deals aimed at fashion buyers seeking seasonal selections.

Skirts Offered at Unmatched Bargains in Town

Advertised goods described as well made and finished at low prices, touted as the greatest bargains ever offered in skirts.

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