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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1894

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Congress Set For Week Of Tariff Debates And Election Law Discussion

Congress enters a busy week with tariff and sugar policy in the House and election law repeal in the Senate. Representative W K Wilson bears major burden guiding the tariff bill amid proposed amendments including sugar duties and coal, while Democrats and Populists rally for support. In the Senate, a speech on Hawaiian relations by Senator Collam is planned, with Hawaii and election law topics potentially shaping debate.

Wasninatos Jian Congress Senate House W. K Wilson Honga Manthe Richardson Louisiana Harter Washington Collum Ofllinois Hawaii Provisional Government of

Lillian Russell Marries John Chatterton in Hoboken Ceremony

Lillian Russell, the comic opera queen, wed John Chatterton also known as Signor Perugini, this morning at 11 o clock. Judge Moller of Hoboken, New Jersey, performed the ceremony and a dinner followed at Mrs Shatterton s residence with many callers offering congratulations.

John Chatterton New Yeas Jun Mira Lillian Russell Signor Perugini Judge Moller Hoboken N. J

Miner Cavanaugh Found Dead in Woods Near Lyttle Colliery

Martin Cavanaugh, 60, of Primerose near Minersville, was found frozen to death this morning under the breather of the Lyttle colliery after wandering from his sick bed. He had been ill with grip and delirium overnight before escaping into the woods.

Porrivinge Martin Cavanauegh Primerose Minersville Lyttle Cavanaugh

Jury Deliberates Long in Rightilly Case

Jurors in the Wallace Burt trial failed to reach a verdict after about 100 hours of consideration by 10 p m on January 29. The case questions whether the half breed killed Samuel Rightilly and his wife Dov Lestons.

Samuel Rightilly Dov Lestons Wallace Burt Samuel Rightley

Mother and child win in furnace blaze at Bor

A mother clutched her two year old boy as flames enveloped them in James, Minn. Firefighters battled the blaze with neighboring units as the pair escaped unharmed.

Disa Bor Bon

Fatal Fire at 1177 Eighth Street Claims Mother and Child

A blaze at 1177 Eighth Street killed Mrs. Louisa Lancaster and her two year old child who overturned a lamp triggering the flames. Neighbors were not watching as the fire quickly engulfed the building. Mrs. Lancaster escaped into the street with the child but both perished within minutes as her clothing caught fire during the attempt.

Eighth Street Mra Louisa Lancaster Lancaster Atares

Harrisburg Benevolent Association Contracts Stone Supply

An ordinance authorizes the highway commissioner to contract with Harrisburg Benevolent Association for several thousand perbea of stone to be broken by unemployed city workers. The charity group advances material for a public works project and will provide work for hundreds, per local report.

Harrisburg Benevolent Association Hondrede

Stockton Opinion Sparks Newark Political Fight

Governor Werthint denounces Attorney General Stockton's June opinion on the Democratic rump senate. The piece alleges Stockton relied on Democratic sources, ignored Republican accounts, and produced a partisan, erroneous ruling that favors recognition of the nine Democratic senators as the legal body.

Stockton Newark N. J Werthint Senate Ito Stockton Bas

Death of Charles McClone at Wellman Tron and Steel Works

The body of Charles McClone, a boss at Wellman Tron and Steel Works, was found this morning in a vacant lot near Culp's Brickyard, South Chester. Post mortem shows death from a brain blood clot. Police note possible robbery motive with multiple highway robbery attempts in the western city area.

CrestEen Charles McClone Wellman Tron and Steel Works Onga Culp

Port Clinton Disorder After Assault by Negro Man

Last night Mrs. William Witter of Marblehead, a respected white woman, was assaulted by a Black man. The marshal pursued the assailant, captured him in Sandusky, and jailed him this morning. The suspect gives the name James Williams of Detroit, Michigan. Public excitement runs high.

Port Crnros Dan William Witter Marblehead Sandusky James Williams Detroit Mich

Desperate Revenge of a Worker in a Delaware Rolling Mill

John Doabunski was arrested Saturday for assaulting Robert Sarkon with a hot iron bar in a rolling mill. The attack followed Larson’s refusal to help clean out a furnace, police reported.

Delaware Wiuatsatoy Tel John Doabunski Robert Sarkon Larson

Virginia lawmakers vote against repeal of anti free railroad pass

Disjointed report cites Virginia legislators defeating a measure to repeal an anti free railroad pass policy. Other items mention crimes, prison terms, foreign nobility, and a memorial window at the Naval Academy chapel in Samoa.

Virginia

Earthquakes Wipe Buddhist Monasteries In Thibet Ruin

Reports from Viceroy Ping Chang describe a massive earthquake in the Misteronus region north of Lie Tinwliya. Thousands are dead or missing as the monastery Nie lynun Kenia and key Lama houses crumble, including Kemila and Huelynan. The Shoolhat is among the missing, fueling Buddhist distress.

Vieronus Boo L Kmpress Japan Misteronus Lie Tinwliya Shoolak Deprees America Szachuan Lon Ping Chang China Nielynun Kenia Baddhiam Roing Thibet Heia Lhas Thibetand Bor Baddham Kemie

Mrs. Mitchell and Son Arrive From England

The steamship Etruria arriving Saturday brought the Mitchell party from England including Pony Moore father in law of Charley Mitchell the heavyweight contender bound for a Corbett bout next Thursday Mrs Moore Ira Charles Mitchell and others joined the party The women will stay in New York until after the contest Moore and Sheehan depart for Jacksonville tomorrow with Jack Dempsey Denny Costigan and Jimmy Carroll accompanying them

New York Etruria Cugard Line Lato Saiurdayight Cali England Pony” Moore Charley Mitchell Jim Corbett Mra Moore Ira Charles Mitchel Charles Mitchell Pony Corbett-Mitchell Moora Sheehan Jacckwonvilla Jack Dempsey Denny Costigan Jimmy Carroll

Italian ManCauses Disturbance on Main Street

About noon Saturday an Italian man, deranged, created a disturbance on Main Street. Chief McAndrew and an assistant overpowered him and placed him in a passing patrol wagon. He was taken to the station house and will likely be sent to an insane asylum.

Sprchil Scranton Tribune Cansosbale McAndrew John

Stroudaburg Builds Boom With New Homes and Shops

A large number of new residences rise as Stroudaburg region sees a building boom. New car shops near completion and the local economy appears to withstand hard times felt elsewhere, signaling ongoing prosperity for Strovpand and Palan.

Stroudaburg Hawa Palan

DASTARDLY METHOD OF REVENGE WRECK ATTEMPT ON TRAINS

Michael Barns, a discharged railroad employee, attempted to wreck the Washington express and a freight train on the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore line near Drum Lyon. He was arrested in Philadelphia and committed to jail in default of $500 bail. Barns, once employed by the railroad, admits guilt but says he was drunk.

Onester Michael Barns Washington Exprés Philadelphia

Iron mishap near Orma Lynne iron works raises dispute

An incident near the Orma Lynne iron works involves a man who stumbled on an iron and threw it onto a track. The iron was reportedly taken from a car at the works, and after a failed attempt to wreck the first train the iron was replaced ahead of an express.

Orma Lynne Iron Works Allei Npt Wreclk

Senators Allen to Represent Sovereign in Bond Suit

Des Moines reports Senator Allen of Nebraska will appear for Master Workman Sovereign in a supreme court action to enjoin Secretary Carlisle from a proposed bond issue. Judge George C. Cole to draft the petition if the suit proceeds this week.

Allen Nebraska Des Moines Sovereign Aid George C. Cole Sovereign Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Carlisle Bondidane Cole Nebranity Senator Allen

Quay Opposes New Bond Issue and Tariff Reforms

A Pittsburg Times representative quotes Senator Quay at his Beaverton home decrying Secretary Carlisle’s proposed fifty million bond issue. He rejects new bonds without legal authority and warns against costly legislation. He favors preserving the gold reserve and refraining from tariff changes while urging repair of economic trust.

Prrtstina Pittsburg Times Quay Beaver Carlisle Treasury Tukera Joan

Weilson Awarded Damages in Montrose Suit

Carl Noelsson of Forest City sues Hillside Coal and Iron. Jury returns $2,009 in damages after a trial that began Saturday afternoon in Montrose Pennsylvania. Attorneys Major Wurpen and A B Smith Jr defend Hillside while Cornelina G Smith and L P Wideman represent the plaintiff.

Montrose Carl Noelsson Forest City Hillside Coal and Iron Company Major Wurpen Scranton A. B. Smith, Jr Cornelina G. Smith L. P. Wideman

Patient George W. Childs Slightly Better Tonight

Pinnapenilla Jan 21 The physician says Mr. Childs is not quite as well as yesterday with a slight rise in temperature. One attending doctor will stay with him through the night.

Pinnapenilla George W. Childs

Across the World A Mixed Tangle of Conflicts and Disasters

Reports from multiple nations note anti foreign sentiment in Japan, declines in France’s year commerce, and Premier Crispi seeking an end to the commercial war. An earthquake kills two hundred in Thibean China as Siamese twins exhibit in Hong Kong. Sweden budgets 2 7 million for new warships. Italy’s crisis prompts refuge talk in Spain. Rome suspends the Monitor over free comment. Ex king Milan backers seize Serbia’s new government amid constitutional tension. Alpine troops hunt anarchists dead or alive. Baptist missionary Charles Ingham slain on the Congo. Threats flood Prague’s taladina treason case. Vaillant Lis’s daughter asks Madame Carnot to save her father. In Burton a coffin lid stirs as Wilgman shows signs of life.

Crispi France Thibean China Hong Cow Sweden Leo Spain Rome Milan Servin

Haddock Sues for Big Rebate in Rail Toll Case

John Haddock, operator of the Black Diamond and Dolon mines in Luzerne and Plymouth, sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for 550000 dollars alleging excessive freight tolls over six years on coal shipments to Tidewater. He is represented by attorney J. L. Starney and vows a full legal fight.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Haddock Tidewater Sorantin Tribune Plymourn Padan Eckley B. Coxe Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Philadelphia Lizerne John C. Haddock

Sibley Won't Vote for the Wilson Bill in Congress

Erie Representative J 13 Sibley denounces the income tax plan as part of the tariff bill while hinting at resignation if county committees decide the party should pursue a different course. Friends of the measure fear its adoption in the House has faded as eastern Democrats oppose the provision.

Wasttixnutes J 13 Sibley Erie Siates Crawford County Erie County My Sibley Wilson

Mule barn drama ends with warning shots fired

Two men attempted to enter the Delaware and Hudson mule barn on a Friday evening. A watchman, perceiving danger, ordered them off and fired two shots to deter intruders. The men promptly fled the scene.

Sundal Senanton

Mrs Lease Plans California Fruit Ranch Move

A Kansas real estate dealer says Mary E Lease will acquire a California fruit ranch and move there soon to settle with her family, citing her desire to escape political turmoil and notoriety. Lease indicated in a Wichita interview that the report is true.

Kansas Pelsion California Tornka City Mary RE. Lease Mra Lease Line Wichthamn Mra. Lease

Devastating TeeMAS Cyclone Hits Oak Cliff Area

A cyclone yesterday struck Oak Cliff from the west causing extensive damage and injuries. It demolished or damaged over 100 buildings in Royal State and nearby areas, including the demolition of small outbuildings and the lifting of a structure at No. 7 The Commi ture street. A boy named Royal State was killed. Several people injured.

Davas Tex Wondwest Teavar Lallaa Bet Dallas Royal State

Windstorm Strikes City Damaging Homes and Wrecking Dwellings

The storm left about twenty houses wrecked and many others badly damaged with several people injured. Emergency crews responded as residents assessed the wreckage and sought shelter.

Man Found Dead After Hunting Trip in Pennsylvania Woods

In Tsprasa Pennsylvania on January 21 the battered body of John Campbell was found in the woods after a hunting trip with his son in law Jacob Bookamire. Campbell and Bookamire reportedly quarreled recently and renewed hostilities, with both guns found near the scene and signs of a struggle. A search for Campbell’s missing rifle and for answers continues.

Tsprasa John Campbell Thoraday Campbell Jacob Bookamire Campbell Bookamire

James McKeever Charged in Mansfield Murder

Perrine Richey, 72, was found murdered at his Mansfield home along the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis line. James McKeever is charged with the crime and fled toward Pittsbury, with pursuit continuing.

James McKeever Perrine Richey Mansfield Pittsburg Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Pittsbury

Governor Hogg Heads One in Republican Open Split

Governor Hogg notes a split in the Democratic ranks in Texas with two factions threatening a three cornered election. He suggests Republicans may gain and a popular Republican candidate could win statewide or even two Congress seats in districts with strong anti‑Democratic sentiment.

Hogg Austin Tex Nooo Hoyt

Kelly Will Decide in the Ring

Referee John Kelly announces club managers have agreed to lift restrictions on an $820,000 check. He will enforce his duties inside the ring to ensure compliance, while Mitchell discusses a deal, and Rolly aims to stay inside the ring to issue commands if needed, keeping a depirited dispute from worsening.

Jacssorville John Kelly Kelly Mitchell Jasge Rolly

Bug Gnawed His Heart. Tragic Injury in Muscle, Indiana

In Muscle Indiana a sensational report describes a boy about five or six who died after a bizarre illness. Doctors say a bug allegedly gnawed part of his heart after a waterborne incident. The patient had long been ill with unusual symptoms. A post mortem suggested an insect infiltrated the body, first through the stomach then the heart, leading to death. The case has drawn local attention and puzzled physicians.

Ind Samuel Lennox

Mob Rings Jail For McNamara Slander Hearing In Kansas City

A crowd near 3000 to 4000 gathered outside Hawans City Jail in Kansas City on January 21 as ex Priest V. McNamara faced a slander hearing. The mob’s threatening mood forced the hearing to be moved to the county jail with McNamara’s lawyers seeking delay to prepare a defense. McNamara’s nephew and private secretary were arrested for carrying concealed weapons.

Kansas City McNamara

Steel mill fires to be lighted by Pennsylvania works

Orderna issued by Superintendent Felton to light fires tomorrow in the Bessemer, Number 1 and Number 2 bloom ing departments, rail and merchant mills at the Pennsylvania steel works. The resumption will employ about 2100 men. Several orders have been booked and the outlook is encouraging.

Harunapund Dan Felton Bessemer Pennsylvania Steel Works

Death of Captain Potts at Pottaville

Captain William W. Potts a well known ex-hotel keeper of Pottaville died aged 60 years. Fires are lighted for the first fire in the new fined mill of the Gutier steel works at Johnstown. The Hutton coal mines in Allegheny county idle for months will resume this week. Charld Gardner of New Castle was brutally assaulted and robbed of a considerable sum of money.

William W. Potts Pottaville Gutitier Steel Works Johnstown Hutton Alleghony Charlid Gardner New Castle

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday Severe Weather Outlook

Forecast warns of a cold front and potential wintry conditions. Strong northwest winds and cold temperatures expected through Tuesday with a likelihood of precipitation and wind chill impacts.

Wantinritom San Vastarn Pennaghindd

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Committee On Ways and Means Lillian Russel Dalorious Huw Port Clinton Hugo Schwabe Westhonome and Territories Robert Johnson Clayton Fred W. Lyon Indianapolis Senator Wolcott Denver Utah New Yorker J. W. McNamars Gorthito Ala Dexter Towt Browner Maralefeld Moss Lather P. Hatch Milton Lond Charles Colt Sullivan Pat Prentice Tiller Michigan Samoa Naval Academy Chapel Mvriads Kewls Monastery Mrs. Mitchell and Son Puginat Wanlington Olnny Keights of Labor Knighte of Labor Sen. Quay Weilson Hilaide Company Roturna Ita Rueciol MR. Childs Charles Wilemay Burton Wilgman Ty Lackawanna Railroad Prowlera Mrs Lease Teemas Texas M'Nanmata Hawans City Orderna Pennsylvania Works Lacka Gutta Percha & Rubber Chas. A. Schieren & Co‘s H. A. Kingsbury Spruce St Scranton, Pa Lewis, Reilly H. J. Weigh Wyoming
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