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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1894

Page

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Debs Defends Strike Stand in Principle Clash

The Tribune reports Debs arguing the Pullman strike is a test of whether corporations rule, detailing railway managers backing Pullman and the American Railway union seeking arbitration. He blames railway magnates for the crisis and warns of consequences if leaders refuse to arbitrate, urging peaceful settlement.

Debs American Railway Union Chicago Pullen Company Delegaren Ileelining Pallitieneara General Mansgere' Wes Aviation Pullman Company Cuitas Bern Atead Ne Bros Parerns Com Agres Tabor Mr. Pullman Atlantic

Incidents of the Dig Strike Enacted Near Chicago July 5

A massive mob of 25 000 workers disrupted rail lines in Chicago’s core business district. Cars were overturned and trains derailed as troops and militia attempted to clear the tracks. Officials from Rock Island and Lake Shore railroads coordinated with military leaders to reopen routes amid calls for arbitration and federal intervention.

Chicago Cuicano Lake Shore Rock Island Board of Trade Atrochaure Thirtieth Street New York Nentral Road Lake Sucre Para Fortieth Street Troppa Uni Marabale Blue Island Sioux City St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Texas Express Iron Mountain Little Rock Boring Cross Memphis Fishback P.M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Columbia, O American Railway Union Boycoth Dobe Chicago Typographical Union Pittsburg Fort Wayne All Labor Creens International Knights of Labor National Street Car Men's Association The United Workers National Typographical Association American Federation of Labor Altgeld United States Post Office Department

Rifle shipments spark canyon security alert in Sacra

Report states rifles and ammunition secured across Sacra ents Cain with vast powder stores and a large shipment of Winchesters by Southern Pacifica to arm Second regiment N. G. C. for protective duties.

Sacraents Cain Southern Pacifica Company

Attack on Pavilion Proprietor Threatens Ex President

A man named Hagtr from Philadelphia threatened Colonel John E. Malther, proprietor of the Inlet pavilion, with death after being refused employment. Hagtr attacked the proprietor but workers aided him and police intervened. At a hearing the assailant claimed to be commissioned by the government to kill ex president Harrison.

To Hill Atlantic City Hagtr Philadelphia John E. Malther Inlet Pavilion Hager Harrison

tariff bill debate opens with House split over sugar free list

Representative Beauchamp Clark of Missouri weighs a conference report on the tariff bill. He favors free sugar and hopes to add coal iron lead ore lumber and salt to the free list while reducing woolen manufactures. The House and Senate face a likely acrimonious conference with strong opposition to the attempt to align the bill with the Senate amendments. Chairman Wilson has summoned Ways and Means for a 1 PM session tomorrow.

Beauchamp Clark Missouri Senate Republic House Wasnixeron

Fatal Dynamite Accident Ruins Miner After Fourth of July

David Owens a 36 year old miner from Brownstown suffered a severe blast injury while examining a misfired dynamite cartridge from Fernwood colliery. Surgeons amputated his right hand and wrist. his right eye was destroyed and face speckled with powder. He rests after successful surgery and remains alive though severely injured.

David Owens Scranton Tribune Pirrston Itfig Owens Fernwood Bevan Mahon Brooks Browntown

Dinner on Ladas Victory at Epsom Poorhouse

Lord Rownbery fulfilled a Ladus Derby victory promise by dining 345 inmates of the Epsom poorhouse on roast beef plum pudding and beer. After dinner they enjoyed tobacco shuff Panch Judy show and music.

Loxpon Lord Rownbery Ladus Epsom Masio

Fire destroys unoccupied Twentieth Ward building

A one story frame building at the corner of Joirny avenue and Sandora street in the upper Twentieth ward burned last night at 11 30. It had not been occupied for the Bee year and was fired by an unknown person. The property of Thomas Callary of Nanticoke.

Twentieth Ward Joirney Avenue Sandora Street Thomas Callary Nanticoke

Balloon Accident Claims Joliet Aeronaut

A Joliet aeronaut named Joie Tilday, aged five, fell forty feet from a balloon after it tore loose from its moorings in a gusty wind. He slid from the trapeze, was dragged through tree branches, and died of injuries after breaking both arms and a leg. Professor Jones of Bloomington reports the fatal incident.

Joie Tilday Profecuor Jones Bloomington Eld

Teare Down Confederate Figure Display Sparks Crowd

Cuicano July 5 Mrs Teneo B Hammond announced she would display a Confederate figure from her home window on the Fourth of July. An angry crowd gathered outside the house determined to tear down the insignia and forced authorities to intervene.

Cuicano Teneo B. Hammond

Woman hangs flag as boy tears down banner

A local quarrel over flags ends with a boy tearing down a British flag mistaken for a Confederate banner. The crowd then decorates the premises with national colors.

Harrisburg Club May Move or Delay Second Base Ball Season

A State Base Ball League meeting in Harrisburg discussed starting a second championship season on Monday next but no decision was reached. Altoona’s team could move to Lancaster, Shenandoah’s application was favorably received but not admitted, and Harrisburg’s Moyers considered transferring his club to Exaton with possible Philadelphia club field arrangements for away games.

Harrisburg Loonte Eston Philadelphia Prinapeseuta State Base Ball League Association Bently Altoona Lancaster Shenandoah Moyers Exaton

Christians at Work: United Presbyterian Endeavorers Convene

About 1,000 delegates gather at the Second Presbyterian church for the annual convention of the Christian Endeavor societies of the United Presbyterian Church. The union reports 710 societies with 80,824 members and Junior societies at 125 with 4,008 members, a total growth and increased participation from last year. Delegates expect the business session to address important issues as workers from across the country participate.

Pui Lapeneus Christian Endeavor Societies United Presbyterian Church Young People’s Christian Union Second Presbyterian Church

Steamer Carcaras Alight En Route to Venezuela

The Red D line steamer Carcaras returning to New York from La Guayra and other Venezuelan ports as a fierce fire burned in her hold. The cause is unknown and cargo losses are unconfirmed. Passengers remained calm and cooperative as they faced the peril.

New York Red D Line Carcaras la Guayra

Policeman Daly Killed in Helena Clash Over ASA Sign

In Helena Montana on July 5 during a clash between the American Protective Association and opponents two men died. One was Policeman Daly and another saloon man who refused to remove an ASA sign over his establishment. An attempt to seize the sign sparked the violence and lawmakers were unable to restore order. militia was deployed.

Helena Mont American Protective Association Daly Aasaloon Hhis Place

Shea Hitt Murder Sentence Date Set For July 10

Justice Williams presides at an extraordinary term of the court of oyer and terminer. Sentence for Murderer Shea Hitt to be pronounced at 10 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday July 10. Defense to move for a new trial and arrest of judgment.

Tageday Troy Justice Williams Court of Oyer and Turminer Eet Shear Hitt

Plague in Hong Kong and global tensions rise

Reports warn of ongoing plague in Hong Kong and a revolu tion in the country. Three cholera cases in Liege include one death within 24 hours. The Princess of Wales stakes at Newmarket was won by McCalmont's rainglass. Burdeau elected French chamber president. Casimir-Perier pardons 14 prisoners tied to labor unrest. A Thames ferry disaster hoax is exposed. England seeks peace with China and Japan over Korea. Anarchist plot threats target Italian Prime Minister and other leaders.

Hong Kong Haydl Liege Belgium Iagt Newmarket McCalmont Rainglass M. Burdeau Chambers of Deputies al. Casimir-Perier Casimir-Perier Franca Thiess Mad England China Japan Coren Premler Crisp Carnot France Czar Russia

Pardoned Buck's county perjurer William H Desterly

Editor Thomas V Cooper of Media read an interesting paper before editors in Atlantic City. Dr N Bchaeffer state superintendent of public instruction told state teachers that more young men and women study Latin and Greek in colleges today than ever before.

William H. Desterly Buck's County Thomas V. Cooper Media Atlantic City Dr. N. ©. Bchaeffer

Valkyrie Sinks After Collision in Mudhook Regatta

Mudhook Yacht Club regatta opened with excitement and a collision between Valkyrie and Satanita. Valkyrie foundered with crew rescued. Satanita disabled but later race continued. Britannia won the Muir Memorial Cup after Vigilant was overtaken. Lord Dunraven unable to explain the accident.

Satanita Vigilant Britannia Firth Ov Coyne Mudhouk Yacht Club Valkyrie Satanite Trce Lord Dunraven Hobe Satepita

Hill 10 Boycotted by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats plan to banish Hill from party caucuses and conferences and exclude him from party matters. A move to expel him may follow if he votes against the tariff bill, with discussion of formal readmission or expulsion after the vote.

Wasninotos Senate Hill Jackborne New York Audh Sotion Senatore

Tariff Bill Faces Conference In House Action

In Washington on July 5 a quorum was not present at noon as the house reconvened after the Fourth of July recess. Secretary Cox announced the senate had passed the tariff bill with amendments and a conference was requested with conferees Messia Vorhees West Harris Jones Sherman Allison and Aldrich named. Cox moved to take up a bill to let states tax greenbacks and treasury notes as gold and silver are taxed, a motion that carried and sent the tariff bill to the speaker's table.

Washixaton House Cox Senate

Fire at World’s Fair Terminal Buildings Spreads

A fire at the World's Fair Terminal Station in Chicago started at 6 pm and, aided by a strong breeze, quickly swept to the administration, electricity, and mining buildings and the machinery hall. Firemen arrived after the blaze had gained headway. total destruction appeared likely for the terminal, electricity, and machinery structures.

Chicago Wachbery Ball

Governor Flower Restores Citizenship To Alderman Jadine

Albany July 5 news confirms Governor Flower restored citizenship to Rex Alderman Jadine, a member of the 1884 New York boodle aldermen. The restoration was granted six months ago but disclosed today in the executive chamber.

Albany Executive Chamber

Weather Forecast for Friday in Washington and East Pennsylvan

An abbreviated forecast notes light to moderate winds from the south over Washington and eastern Pennsylvania. Expect variable cloud cover with scattered showers and highs around the mid to upper 70s, cooling into the 60s at night.

Washington Pennsylvania

Service and Komfort Shoes in colors and black

The only kind that give it for the summer is our Service and Komfort Shoes in colors and black.

Service & Komfort

New Store Opens With Gift for Indy Callers

A new shop announces opening day specials with a souvenir gift for every Indy caller, available to all, regardless of purchase. The notice emphasizes new goods and a grand opening.

Fred

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