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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1897

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Lodge Plan to Tax Stocks Bonds and New Issues in Finance Bill

Senate finance leaders discuss abandoning tea and distilled spirits tax changes to offset a revenue shortfall of 815,000,000. A proposed amendment by Senator Lodge would tax stock and bond sales and all new and reissued issues, aiming to raise about half the deficiency. Debate centers on the rate and impact on dealers, with opposition from Pritchard, Delow and Wellington over tobacco tax increases.

Senator Lodge Lodge Massachusetts Tima Platt Senate Alieon Pritchard Delo Wellington Finance Committee Hax Ita

Bank Dilemma Stalls Safe at Trenton Hawking Co

Experts work through the night to unlock the large safe after the combination failed. Cashier Snyder failed to open it yesterday morning. The bank’s money and books were searched, but operations continue with temporary records and loans from other banks.

Trenton N. J Trenton Hawking Company Snyder

Irregularities Lead to Dismissals at Mazaniilo Factories

Tinex chief of the sanitary staff reports gross irregularities found during inspection of Mazaniilo government departments. All factory employees have been discharged and will be prosecuted. Captain General Wegler says pardons to political prisoners were due to the queen regent but not party pressure. Joaquin Pedroso and Antonio Rojas were shot outside the Cabanas fortress.

Tinex Mazaniilo Mangoniilo Wevgler Joaquin Pedroso Antonio Rojas Cabanas

McKinley Self-Imposed Quiet Canton Visit Planned

President McKinley departs Washington by Pennsylvania railroad for Canton Ohio to rest with his mother and avoid speeches or demonstrations. He travels with Mrs McKinley and relatives, arriving next morning, and will return to Washington on a later date. Secretaries Porter and aides accompany, greeting at the station.

Washington Mc Kinley City Pennsylvania Railroad Canton Mc McKinley Day Saxton McKinles Mabel McKinley Western Express Porter McKinley

Mrs Nack Arraigned in Murder Case

Mrs Augusta Nack was arraigned in New York on murder charges in the death of Turkish bath employee William Guidensuppe. She refused to speak as a detective filed a formal complaint against her and an unknown person, and she was committed to prison without bail. Frank Gardner identified the headless mutilated body as Guidensuppe.

New York Augusta Nack Willam Guldensuppe

Garza Aims to Renew Peralta Land Claim in U S Court

Mexican lawyer E A Garza from Monterey has arrived in Santa Fe to file anew claim in the United States land court over the Peralta Land Grant. He contends the grant covers 80 000 000 acres and holds strong proof, with records in San Luis Potosi rather than Spain.

Santa Fe E. A. Garza Monterey United States Land Court Peralta Land Grant A. J. Perwta-Reavis Peralta - Hetvia Gurga San Luis Potosi

Lumbermen Aroused Over Tariff Change In Pennsylvania

Williamsport Pa July 2 The lumbermen of this region are aroused by the senate tariff reduction and plan a West Branch valley meeting of industry representatives to protest. They aim to compel the conference committee to restore the rate to two dollars per thousand feet as set by the house.

Williamsport Senate Aive West Branch Valley House

Philadelphia Cricketers Abroad Resumed Hampshire Match

The Gentlemen of Philadelphia faced an eleven from Hampshire in Bournemouth England. Philadelphia tallied 202 runs in their fret innings, while Hampshire stood at 168 for five at lunch on day two after yesterday’s start.

Hampshire Bournemouth Eng Gentlemen of Philadelphia

Colonial Troops at Windsor Parade and Tour

One thousand Colonial troops commanded by Lord Roberts visited Windsor Castle on July 2. They lunched at the castle, were reviewed by the queen from the East Terrace, and later toured the state departments.

Windsor, Eng Lord Roberts Kandahar Windsor Caetl East Terrace

Betancourt Freed by Spain on Cuban Exit Demand

United States Consul General reports from Havana that Spanish authorities released Augustin Clemente Betancourt, an American element, on the condition that he depart Cuba immediately.

Spain Cuba Washington United States Lee State Department Havana Augustin Clemente Betancourt

Convicted Man Transported Under Guard After Denunciation

A convicted man was escorted to a train at 2 30 this afternoon by troops with bayonets and taken to the Kal dyvile penitentiary amid a crowd of about a thousand in Clapgow complaining of the judge and sheriff for sending state guards.

Clapgow Kaldyvile

New Bridge Contract At Niagara Replaces Upper Suspension

The Niassa Falls Suspension Bridge Company signs with the Pencoyd Iron Works of Philadelphia to replace the upper suspension bridge with a steel arch. Construction starts by October 1 and is to finish by April 1 next year.

Niagara Niageark Kal N. C Niassa Fells Pencoyd Lranworke Philadelphia Lsc

Transvaal Raid Inquiry Probes Telegraph Messages

London July 2 The parliamentary committee reconvened to examine telegrams between Flora Shaw and Cecil Rhodes regarding the Transvaal raid. Rhodes suggested rapid action if Chamberlain supported him, while Shaw denied informing the colonial office about Rhodes plan. Chamberlain described certain remarks as casual and unsubstantiated. The hearing adjourned with Harris unavailable for reconsideration.

London Transvaal Miss Shaw The Times Colonial Office Rhodes Mersnee Chamberlain William L. Jackson Fairfield Henry Labouchere Rutherford Harris Harris

Canadian logs lure against tariff as shipments surge

Mr Peter warns of retaliation from Canada and rushes more imports. He wired Congressman Southard asking if the proposed tariff on logs would be retroactive. He has imported 22 million feet this week and has 10 million more en route, with 2 million feet planned if no retroactive action is taken.

Farge Canada Peter Southard Mrr

Threat From Japan Retaliation Over Tariffs Cited

Count Okuma, Japan's prime minister, warns in Shiizweka that Japan will retaliate against proposed American tariff changes. He says heavy duties will be placed on key exports such as silk, sugars, and carpets, affecting Japan more than Britain, France, or Belgium.

Victoria B.C Osuma Japan Shiizweka Ngland France Belgium America

Farmer Killed in a Fight at Aker Farm

Lawrenceville Tl July 2 West port in Lawrence county Charles Aker shot and killed Robert Brink after Brink attacked him with a hoe following a forbidden crossing at Aker’s locked gate. Brink broke the gate and advanced, prompting Aker to fire twice. Brink died in the field. Aker is badly wounded but living.

Lawrenceville Westport Lawrence County Charles Aker Robert Brink Brink Aker Firink

Strikers Attack New Workers at Irondgelf Furnace South Chicago

A crowd assaulted thirty fill-in workers leaving the Irondgelf Furnace plant in South Chicago. Several were knocked down and beaten, others injured by stones. Police arrested nine men described as strikers. Injured include Frank Baer Henry Witkowski Toni Ducek Frank Celeski and an unidentified man with scalp and head injuries.

Chicago Irondgelf Furnace South Frank Baer Henry Witkowski Toni Ducek Frank Celeski East Chicago Ind

Judge Cooley Sued as Invalid Through Overwork

Ann Arbor July 2 Judge Thomas M Cooley longtime UM faculty former Supreme Court member and former Interstate Commerce Commission head is described by family doctors as an almost hopeless invalid. He must be removed to a quiet retreat his memory and concentration have faded and he walks with difficulty attended daily by a caregiver his health steadily declines with little hope of recovery.

Ann Arbor Mich Thomas M. Cooley University of Michigan Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission Cooley Interstate Commission Isi Commission

Mary Baker of Cass County Celebrates 97th Birthday

Virginia July 2 Mary Baker oldest resident of Cass County celebrated her 97th birthday at her granddaughter Mrs Cyrus Evans home. Despite age she remains alert and helped harvest by binding wheat sheaves. Her descendants total 242 living children including six children, fifty nine grandchildren, 160 great grandchildren and twenty seven great great grandchildren. She hopes to reach the hundredth milestone.

Virginia Mary Baker Cass Cyrus Evans

Poisoning of Redds horse leads to jail for couple

Bridgeton New Jersey July 2 Lewis Winren and his wife are jailed in default of 500 bail on charges they poisoned James Redd s horse. They confessed claiming revenge after Redd had complained of cruelly beating their child. The couple said the wife added paris green to bran for the poison.

Bridgeton N. J Lewis Winren James Redd Redd Powell Winrow

Bank Officers Sentenced in Bank Wreck Case

In New Orleans Judge Parling of the United States Circuit Court sentenced ex-President Henry Gardes and ex-Cashier Walter W. Girault to eight years each in the penitentiary for wrecking the American National Bank.

New Orleans Parling United States Circuit Court Henry Gardes Walter W. Girault United States Penitentiary American National Bank

Lumber Fleet Arrives in Toledo Harbor

Thirteen vessels carrying 7,000,000 feet of sawed lumber entered Toledo yesterday for the Peter Lumber Company. Albert Peter, the manager, hurried to supervise unloading as the largest lumber fleet in years ships in.

Toledo Peter Lumber Company Albert Peter

Bold Bandits Escape From Deadwood Bank Theft Chase

The posse pursued outlaws led by Tom Curry after a Belle Fourche bank robbery attempt. Surrounded on the V ranch last night, the men slipped through sentinels as dawn broke, escaping further into the countryside.

Deadwood Belle Fourche Bank V. Ranch Tom Curry Johneson County Wyoming

Two More Firms Sign Up For Space At Amal Association

Pittsburg July 2 two more signed scales have been received at Amal association headquarters. They are from Cincinnati Rolling Mill company Riverside and Marion Tron and Brool company Marion Ind. Ten firms have signed the space to dais.

Pittsburg Amalcamated Association Cincinnati Rolling Mill Company Riverside Marion Tron and Brool Company Marion Ind Dais

Two Phases of the Tariff Bill discussed in Senate

Senate debates reciprocity and retaliation in the tariff bill with an open vote time. Sen Allison seeks a final vote arrangement. Sen Teller resists until amendments are submitted. A deadly stabbing occurs at the National Hotel cannery incident, leading to Jones’s murder charge after self defense claim.

Allison Ase Mr. Teller Washington Senate Teller United States Gray Delaware Lindsay Kentucky Caffery Louisiana Grey Germany Austria Cattery McEnery Mills West Pettus White House of Representatives Morgan Chandler Wellington Maryland Charles Jones National Hotel John Showell Thomas Showell Jones Perguson New Castle

Geneva’s Centennial Celebrated in New Geneva Pa

Geneva’s Centennial marks the town’s 100th birthday in New Geneva Pennsylvania. Albert Gallatin, Washington’s secretary of the treasury and diplomat, founded the town. The John L. Dawson castle Knights of the Golden Eagle oversee events. A day of splendor recalls Lafayette’s visit to Friendship Hill during Gallatin’s era.

New Geneva Albert Gallatin Washington Friendship Hill Gallatin

Girls on a Cowcatcher on Kansas and Nebraska Limited

Grace Wilson and Jessie Otts, both 11, clung to the cowcatcher of the Kansas and Nebraska Limited near Nebraska City while fleeing angry parents. The engineer stopped the train after about twenty miles and placed them in a coach. they were taken to the Omaha police station.

Omaha Neb Kansas and Nebraska Limited Express Grace Wilson Jessie Otts Missouri Pacific Nebraska City

Convent Girls Escape From Good Shepherd

Magete Gaffey of Covington aged 1 and Millie Hober of Cincinnati aged 16 escaped from the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Cincinnati by leaping from a fourth story window to a roof. Millie Hober sprained an ankle. companions stayed with her. Police took charge and will investigate claims of starvation hard work and threats of self harm if returned.

Cincinnati Magete Gaffey Covington Millie Hober

Battle at Metsovo In Ottoman Greek Clash Near Metsovo

Newspapers report a battle near Metsovo between 40 Greek raiders and Ottoman troops. Greek losses were 120 killed with none captured, the remainder fleeing toward Janina, near the Turkish army headquarters at Kypirug.

Constantinople Metsovo Janina Kypirug

Murdered a Crap Gambler After Middletown Game

Exciting and dramatic struggle ends in fatal stabbing after a game in Middletown Delaware. Alexander Thomas, a Black man, is fatally stabbed following the contest. Police investigate the incident and seek witnesses.

Middletown Del Alexander Thomas

Midsummer trade calm and outturns noted in Dun's weekly

Dun's weekly review reports midsummer vacations lowering orders in many works with slow wage negotiations. It notes Amalgamated Iron strike as a wage-accord issue while Illinois coal miner actions differ. Cotton mills cut prices, iron and steel demand rising yet mills idle. Forecasts show improved demand if tariffs pass and crops drive optimism, with wheat and corn projections and rising wool buying amid mixed price trends.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Amalgamated Iron Workers Illinois Virginia India Blaet Seaboard United States Canada

Miners Injured In Ferguson Mine Car Accident

In Dunbar Pennsylvania on July 2 Samuel Washington and Hugh Jeffries, mine workers, were hurt when a mine car they controlled broke loose and rushed down the track. Washington was crushed between the car and the wall, while Jeffries was thrown clear and seriously injured.

Dunbar Samuel Washington Hugh Jeffries Ferguson Washington Jeffries

Stock Exchange Governors Protest Tax Plan in Telegram

New York July 2 governors of the Stock Exchange sent a telegram to Washington protesting the proposed tax on stock and bond transactions and urging the Finance Committee of the Senate to grant a hearing.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Hiss New York the Stock Exchange Today Nance Committee of the Senate

Weather and politics mix in morning briefing

Scattered showers forecast with political notes on tax strike calls and mine labor actions. Reports touch on weather, rail freight wreck, amateur baseball, local court proceedings, and a new telephone project. Includes regional news from Lackawanna and neighboring counties.

Loval Leo Lackawanna County Meres

United Mine Workers Order Broad Coal Strike

A national executive board order and district presidents set a July 4 strike for United Mine Workers of America miners. About 100,000 workers may join, aiming to clear markets and push higher living wages, with participation expected from black coal miners and related mine staff.

Columbus Ohio United Mine Workers of America National Executive Board Spring Valley Mis Minera Thie City Eny Terre Haute Ind Knight Pittsburg Patrick Dolan Miners Organization United Mine Work

Laurier Reception Hosted by Sir Donald Smith

Sir Donald Smith the Canadian high commissioner hosted a large reception at the Imperial Institute in London last evening in honor of Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier. More than fifteen hundred guests attended as Albani sang during the event.

London Donald Smith Imperial Institute Wilfred Lady Laurier Mine Albani Sang

Wage Cuts Hit Santa Fe Pacific Workers From Albuquerque to Los Angeles

Shop employees of the Santa Fe Pacific railroad were notified that wages will drop 10 to 15 percent across the line from Albuquerque to Los Angeles, affecting several thousand men.

Albuquerque N. M Santa Fe Pacific Railroad The Atlantic and Pacifico Los Angeles

Queen Lrot Mines Restart After Two Month Idle Period

Negaunee Michigan reports the Queen Lrot mines have resumed operations on July 2 after about two months idle, employing roughly 275 workers in the reopening effort.

Negaunee Mich Queen Lrot

Shot Kills Stepfather by Two Year Old in Arkansas

Frank Clark aged 2 in Little Hock Ark shot and killed his stepfather who tried to cut him late last night. Police report the incident occurred around July 2 with the child defending himself during the attack.

Little Hock Ark Frank Clark

Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New England

The Herald forecast for New York on July 7 calls for clear weather in the middle states and New England with light to fresh southerly winds and rising temperatures reaching a high in the described section. On Sunday the forecast shows fair and warmer conditions with sultry winds, a potential warm wave, and possible coastal thunderstorms.

the Herald New York Middle States New England Roval

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