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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1894

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Alterations in Wilson Tariff Debate in Congress

Washington file details tariff talk pause in the House as McMillin bill moves to unite revenue provisions. Income tax debate features 2 to 1 percent proposals. Reed Wilson and Crisp prepare general tariff themes. Senate wrangles over Hawaiian annexation and foreign relations with Dolph recall and Voist influence shaping chances.

Washington PHERE McMillin House Committee On Ways and Means Tennessee Pence Colorado

DOLE CHARGES AGAINST WILLIS HAWAIIAN MAIL UPDATE

In Wasulsoron Jan 9 the Honolulu Monowai mail reached San Francisco and no definitive transmission to Congress occurred. It is believed President Dole’s letter detailing charges against Minister Willis remains with the secretary of state awaiting action.

Wasulsoron Honolulu Monowai San Francisco Dole Willis Cleveland Congress

Unclear Letter May Reach Congress Monday

The text suggests a letter likely to go to Congress on Monday. It purportedly contains a detailed specification of Minister Willis acta, and was demanded for explanation by President Dole in his extraordinary letter. The language implies a formal document by Minister William sete.

Congress Willis Dole William Sete

Plan to Build One of the Largest Mills in the World

Havertos January 29 reports negotiations to locate a silk mill in the city that would become one of the world’s largest. Read and Lovett of the Weatherly mills lead the project to a 40 000 spindle capacity employing 600 workers. Lehigh Valley railroad offers a site south of the city. Building costs near 225 000 with machinery at 10 000, as Weatherly mill operates after a six month fall blast.

Havteros Read and Lovett Weatherly Mills Lehigh Valley Railroad Company

Ten Thousand Dead in Persian City Kuchan Earthquake

San Francisco dispatch reports Kuchan Persia destroyed by a major earthquake. About ten thousand bodies recovered, the ancient city once home to two thousand people reduced to death and desolation. Fifty thousand cattle perished in the disaster.

San Francisco

Protest Against Wilson Tariff Bill Asks Congress Action

The American Protective Tariff League prepared a protest to Congress outlining objections to the Wilson tariff bill. It argues wages will fall if passed, foreign employment would rise, the protective system would be damaged, and the bill would hurt American buyers and markets while lowering living standards.

American Protective Tariff League Congress New York The Protective Tariff League League

Free Freights and Fares in Utah Railroad War

A rail road dispute erupts in Utah between the San Pete Valley and the Rio Grand Western. The San Pete line, 44 miles from Nepal to Manti, claims to carry passengers and freight free to force terms. The English-owned narrow gauge San Pete threatens seven years of free service unless the Western yields.

Denver San Pato Valley Railroad Rio Grand Western Manti Utah Nepal Union Pacific San Pete San Pate

Ohio Senate considers measure on wills and disinheritance

A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate aims to prevent disinheriting children in a will. It proposes that a person may dispose of two thirds of the patrimony, with the remaining share directed by law to reduce favoritism and entailed wealth. The measure seeks to curb accumulation of riches among a few and promote broader distribution.

Columepus Ohio Senate

Knights of Labor Seek Broader Injunction On Bond Issue

In Wasninotos on January 24 material changes are planned to the Knights of Labor petition seeking an injunction against bonds issued by Secretary Churlisle before tomorrow's court hearing. The petition is broadened on technical points to strengthen standing and clarify the case.

Wasninotos Knights of Labor Churlisle Coubt

Patchwork of Local Incidents and Civic Notes Mixed in Report

The registry shows 97 105 voters in Berks county with 16 810 in Reading. Allentown reports 21 left from the Liberty Bell reception to aid the needy. Four license cases target coal and beer wagons in Lebanon. Bogus checks are charged against W A Snyder, a Pittsburgh broker. Carnegie heir H F Frick donates 7.40 to Braddock school deficit. Two boys, Willie Smith and Harry Meyer, burglarize Eaterly's store in Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Pittsburgh, Allegheny plan improvements to view river boats for local rail lines. Lancaster jury awards 1275 to Harry Kaunsinold for hand loss in Connostoga Cork elevator incident. Shamokin dealer Thomas Gibbons fatally burns while fueling a pipe, driving. Foul play suspected in the disappearances of Harry Doob and Willian in Fredericksburg near Lebanon.

Braddock School Board Willie Smith Harry Meyer Eaterly Roramere Pittaville Pittaborgern Allegheninos Allegheny Lancaster Harry Kaunslnold Connstoga Cork Company Shamokin Thomas Gibbons Harry Doob Willian Fredericksburg Lebanon

William Will See Bismarck In Berlin Visit Amid Reconciliation

Hamburg and Berlin dispatches report Prince William’s planned audience with Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe and a symbolic reconciliation. The visit may align with April birthday timing and could yield Count Herbert Bismarck a diplomatic ambassadorship in Austria-Hungary, signaling improved German Austrian ties.

Man of Iron Berlin Friedrichsruhe Count Herbert Bismarck Brrvis Riemarck Alventuil Count von Lehnedorff Bismarck Dr. Schweininger Freidrichsrhue Count Herbert Diamarck Freidricharuhe Derlin Count Herbert Anstria-Hungary Prince Reuss Bismark Austria-Hungary Germany

Judge Endrich Rules Theatrical Licenses Valid For Academy

Judge Endlich discharged William Calder and held that John D. Mishler, lessee and proprietor of the Academy of Music, pays the theater license and thus controls performances. The ruling states the exhibition belongs to the licensee, not the troupe, when the theater is under his control.

William Calder Life” Company Academy of Music Wes Endlich John D. Mishler Mishler Academy

Nine Rutgers Students Summoned Over Green Paint Episodes

New Brunswick January 28 nine Stutgers college students were summoned before President Austin Scott yesterday morning for participating in green paint episodes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Several are expected to be expelled. The asunta, controlling body of Winant's dormitory, where two freshmen were dragged from their beds and painted green, will ensure punishment.

New Brunswick Stutgers College Austin Scott Hers Asunta Winant

Scheme Uncovered in Duluth Timber Pre-emption Fraud

Special Land Office Inspector Swineford reports extensive fraud on 17 pre-emption claims on timber lands. Men were allegedly recruited on streets in Duluth and Superior for 25 dollars to file claims with false affidavits of prior settlement before March 8, 1801. The charges and affidavits have been sent to Washington for action.

Duurn Special Land Office Swineford Duluth Superior Washington

Virginia legislature seeks free passes for lawmakers

In Richstosp Virginia on January 28 the House member Mr. Cooke of Norfolk offered a bill requiring railroads steamships and steamboats chartered or amended to operate in the state to transport General Assembly members free of charge. The bill if enacted would force contracts between the state and transportation companies to provide free travel within the state.

Richstosp Virginia Cooke Norfolk General Assembly

Charter Revisions Seek Free Legislature Transportation

Several companies petition for new charters or amendments to old ones to allow free transportation for lawmakers. The move aims to ease travel for members attending sessions and related duties.

Aged farmer found butchered in Creston home

R G Goodale, an elderly farmer near Afton, is found slain in his house after a bank failure at Tingley left him about 400 dollars poorer. He bears sixteen head and neck wounds, tied to a robbery with two pocketbooks missing and money hidden at the scene.

Creston R. G Goodale Afton Tingley Han Wines Goodles

Three Notorious Safe Burglars Arrested on Train

Three infamous safe blowers identified as John Flavel Johnny the Rat Charles Proctor and Henry Jickson were captured in Toledo on a Michigan Central train at 1100 last night. Police recovered a tool kit including nitro glycerine revolvers and other gear in Flavel's luggage. They are sought by Cleveland Detroit and other cities.

Tolono Dan John Flavel Aline Johnny the Rat Charles Proctor Henry Jickson United States Michigan Central Flavel Cleveland Detroit

Potters Peculiar Predicament Sparks Wage War in Trenton

In Trenton North Carolina the general ware potters refuse a wage cut and organize to stay out all winter. Workers claim they are not on strike while employers deny a lockout. About 5,000 potters, including men women and boys, face unemployment as reductions spread across 12 potteries and seven decorating shops. The annuary ware department remains unaffected.

Trenton N. C

Mummified Boy Baffles Bucyrus Doctors

Bucyrus Ohio January 28 doctors study Harvey Kenyon of Waldo Marion county who shows a mummified lower legs condition following vomiting. Physicians report yellow black discoloration and 'dried cartilage' like glue while unable to determine a cause. The boy remains cheerful and doctors hold hope for recovery.

Bucyrus Harvey Kenyon Waldo Marion County

Giant Bank Swindle Linked Across States In $200000 Fraud

Kansas City report says the Howell lumber firm of Atchison Kansas and J J Leinia of Jefferson Texas caused a nationwide bank fraud by circular fraudulent exchange drafts. Banks in Nebraska Texas Connecticut Omaha Chicago St Louis and Kansas City figure in the case as indorsements were swapped.

Kansas City George W. Howell &O Atchison, Kan J. J. Leinia Jefferson Tex Nebraska Texas Connecticut Omaha Chicago St. Louis

Clubes Offer Big Purse for Corbett Jackson Fight

January 4 report says D Levy secretary of the Tacoma Athletic Club wired Jack Dempsey offering a $40,000 purse for the Corbett Jackson bout.

Pirreneng D. Levy Tacoma, Wash Jackeo

Governor Candidate Supports Protective Policies in South Carolina

Dr Samp son Pope, reform Democrat candidate for governor, declares opposition to the Wilson bill and endorses protection for American manufacturers. In San Francisco a street car crash injured twenty one of ninety aboard at Cherry and Thirtieth Streets.

CoLusnta Sampson Pope Reform Democrate San Francisco Cherry and Thirtieth Streets

Barings Profit Reported for Last Year

The report notes Barings earned a profit of 517803 dollars in the previous year. In Koorvak, Rossia many persons have been killed. Two accomplices of anarchist Ramon Morall, who attempted to shoot Baronloni's governor, are now in custody. Anarchist societies near Carrar Italy are being dispersed following Crispi’s swift actions. Michael Walsh, jailed in 1882 for shooting a Galway constable, has been released due to ill health.

Lroxen Koorvak Rossia Ramon Morall Baronloni Carrar Italy Crispi Galway Ireland Michael Walsh

Riots and Militias Overmining Clash in Mansfield

Reports from Mansfield Pa describe a riot at W J Stean’s mines on Tom’s Run with deputies and militia sworn in. Franz Josef Stepig, an Austrian-born rioter, dies after a battle with miners. rumors swirl he was killed by comrades or by bullet from rioters. A inquest is set for next Thursday.

Mansfield Jan Os W. J. Stean Tom Squire's W. J. Steen Franz Josef Stepig Bondling Mann- Held Woodville Bridgeville George Maartenfck Heavidle Tom's Run Stopig Stepin I T Isis Art Munternick Hien Trogedy Stepig

Champion Skater Lowers Mile Record in Cleveland

Champion skater Jin of Cleveland and 28 year old John son set new mile and quarter benchmarks in Cleveland. Jin clocked 1 16 85 for the mile with a flying start while Harry Hulse of Toronto posted a fast quarter mile time of 84 seconds, surpassing the former record.

America Cleveland Jin John & Johnson Aimerica Harry Hulse Toronto

Glasgow Tron mill to resume work with 100 men aides

Glasgow Tron company at Portsrows Pa plans to restart its puddle mill tomorrow after a months idle period. About 100 workers will be employed as the plant resumes operations and the plate mill will be tested in operation.

Glasgow Tron Company Portsrows

Lancaster Youth Found at Neighbor's House In Freeze

A 15 year old boy of Robert J Evans left his bed in night attire and climbed onto a balcony rail at a neighbor's house during a severe cold snap in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The incident highlights a remarkable case of somnambulism observed early yesterday.

Lancaster Robert J. Evan

Escape and thawing rescue at neighbor’s home

A man climbed to an out-kitchen roof then hid in a tree before sneaking to a neighbor’s premises. He rapped on the door, woke the family, and was found asleep and nearly frozen, requiring a lengthy thawing period.

Alimout Talen

Factoryville Ghost Mystery Ends in Real Gun Encounter

In Factoryville, Jan. 24, a man armed with a double barreled shotgun waited in a barn passage to confront the famed spook. The spectral figure cried out, revealing nothing, and the ghost has not appeared since.

Factoryville Keranton Tribune Scong

Fleming Outlaws End West Virginia Lawlessness Ringleader Doc Taylor

Three Virginia officers tracked the Fleming brothers from Fleming county to Boggs West Virginia where Cal Fleming died instantly and Heenan was wounded. Branham Hall and Swindell were also hurt. Doc Taylor, linked to the Mullins family murder, was previously jailed in the county.

West Virginia Doc Taylor Big Stone Gip Virginia Fleming Brothers Boggs Cal Fleming Heenan Kis Hall Doc Swindell John Branham Nicholasville Branham Hall Swindell Fleemings Mullins Taylor Ambtion Old Ira Mulline

Train Robber Trapped Inside Stuffed Buffalo

Northwestern Express messenger captured John Dalton who hid inside a stuffed buffalo using a six shooter through a glass eye. The messenger escaped danger by leaping to the back of the animal and sat on Dalton until the train reached the next station where authorities took him into custody. The theft carried a claim of 10,000.

Dreapwoup John Dalton Northwestern Express Dalton

Mr Childs Remains Asleep Through Night

In Philadelphia Mr Childs fell asleep at 4 pm and did not awaken by 6 pm. Doctors report his condition was quiet and there were no signs of danger by 12 midnight and believe he will live through the night.

Philadelphia Dan Mr. Childs

Orioles Manager Hanlon Proposes 10000 to Corbett

Baltimore January 28 Manager Hanlon of the Baltimore Base Ball club has drawn up a contract offering Champion Jim Corbett ten thousand dollars to play with the Orioles the coming season. Corbett is a fine ball player and made a reputation on the Pacific slope.

Baltimore Hanlon Jim Corbett Orioles Corbett Pacific

Storms sweep New England as events disrupt daily life

A severe winter storm rages across New England while public events proceed. Emperor William’s birthday draws lavish celebration. Corbett refuses a $1,000 offer for a Baltimore baseball bid and defeats sparring partners before 6,000 at Madison Square Garden. A gale injures three crew on the Ethelwald, mint costs rise to 1.2 million dollars, and the National Saengerfest is set for June at Madison Square Garden with 70,000 expected attendees. Bridgeport streetcars halt amid steadfast strikers, and rioters in Bridgeville see a large-scale pursuit ending with many captured.

New England William Corbett Baltimore Jamead Madison Square Garden Ethelwald Port Anton Wen Philadelphia New York Bridgeport Bridgeville Pittaburg Lave Eixtiven

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania

January 28 forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair morning skies with clouds and a likely rain during the night. Winds from the south.

Wastinator Tionday Pennsylvania Fair Warner

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Wilson Senate Reed Crisp Boyse Alwys Committee On Tom L. Johnson Wara and Means Committee On Forein Allison Tme Dolph Voat Kuchan Persia Sound Economic Logic Utah Mountains Ohio Koighta Commonwealth Kaiser Endrtch Rutgers Land Office Hank Ho Hin Heard Toledo Buckeye Doctora Jackson and Corbett Clube South Caro Militia Rioter Stepig Queer Siean Manapinty Fourteenth Regiment Ilso Pittsburg Fleming Outlaws Weather Forecast C.ouny Lacka Louisienne India Duchesse Gutta Percha & Rubber M FC CO Chas A. Schieren & CO H. A. Kingsbury Spruce St Scranton W. J. Weichel Arcade Wyoming
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