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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1894

Page

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Hill Defends the President in Senate Conspiracy Debate

In a lengthy speech Senator Hill likened the Democratic senators' actions against President Cleveland to Julius Caesar's murder. He defended the president over the tariff letter issue, blamed Whitatoras for pressuring the president, and urged lawmakers to steer clear of partisan conflicts. Senate adjourned after discussing sugar bounty and other measures.

LA Senate Hill Cleveland Wilson Hough Mer. Hill Seatute Democratic Party Donaldo Cleveluml Julius Cavadi Carallel Gorman Maryland Cnossins Caesar Jones Arkanage Seaator Vrat Missouri Voorhees Indiana Tre- Voning Tennester Harris Cinna Romy Snore Democratia Caucis Senate Ab Dd

Robbers Enter Plymouth Dry Goods Store Steal Clothes

Inna A Weil's Plymouth Ta Pore dry goods store was entered from the rear and about 200 dollars of merchandise stolen. Thirteen rolls of cloth and remaining cash were taken, with only a small amount of money found. Authorities report the incident occurred overnight and Wil found no further clues.

Inna A. Weil Plymouth Suerai Scranton Tribune PrystovTn Buorglire Weil

Long Fight in Twenty Fourth District May End in Compromise

The Twenty fourth district Republican congressional conferees met in Pittsburgh this morning. Two ballots were taken, totaling 202 ballots so far with no result. The conference recessed amid rumors of a dark horse candidate being sprung at the next session.

Twenty-fourth Pittaborg

Glen-Fille Track Trials Highlight Unfinished 235 Trotting

Clevenant O July 24 report notes a slow track and an unfinished 235 trot as Red Bud won two heats though a pool favorite. Exprea tive swept three straight heats while Rose Bud faced stable discipline for fouling after the third heat.

Clevenant Red Bud Rose Bud

Sally Simmons Wins Third Heat in Unfinished 225 Trot

About 8,000 spectators watched as Sally Simmons led the third heat of the unfinished 225 trot in a walk. James L, a strong 217 trot favorite, could not finish better than third, while Miss Nelson rebounded from a rough start to win the next three bandity heats.

Sally Simmons James L Miss Nelson

Regatta opener sparks wild cheers as Vigilant leads aboard

The Royal Cork Yacht Club regatta opens with Vigilant winning the first race by 4 minutes 32 seconds, Britannia trailing after deductions. The American yacht's dramatic finish draws unprecedented ovation on the Clyde while crowds cheer from shore.

Por Vigilant Britannic Royal Cork Yacht Club Britannia Aphoca Clyde

Swindled Out of Bullions in Alaska Mine Sale Trial

A. C. Ren shaw and Brite capitalist sue in United States district court for 245000 alleging the Dears Newt mine group in Alaska was fraudulently sold. British experts were duped into praising profits of one million yearly, while no gold was ever recovered from the claim sold for 3.5 million in stock and 1.5 million in bonds.

San Francisco A. C, Renshaw, & Brite Capitalist United States District Court Dears Newt Alavka Waa Peccame Hyadenyes James Treadwell John Treadwell James Carroll M W. Murray N. A. Puller George J. Suithowithi Treadwell Ming Mike Wee Brivghtivestore

Wilson hints at limited compromises in conference talks

Mr. Wilson of West Virginia, chair of the ways and means committee, returned to Washington and said the House would strive to report on lines of the original bill. He indicated conferees may accept a few proper compromises but action depends on meetings with conference representatives.

McRay Dem. Arch Cedel Arkansas United States Patuie Idaho Montana Marely West Virginia Sayaths Wasmixeron Wilson Waya and Means Washington Vibe Jarvis North Girolina Sinate Gill Na Say Senate Seutora Mr. Vilas Duffery Louisiana Iis Colleagia Smith New Jersey Au Jrc Alabama Domecrate

Fatal Railway Wreck Near Loxevinn Texas

A head on collision on a sharp curve west of Forest The wreck near Loxevinn Texas on July 24 killed Engineer A D Gronin of Texarkans and Express Messenger Fred Marshall of Port Worth and an unnamed passenger. Several others were seriously hurt and trains will face lengthy delays.

Loxevinn Tex Forest A.D. Gronin Texarkans Fred Marshall Port Worth

Miners Resume Work Across St Clair County District

Coal miners in St Ghaire county have ended their strike and returned to work yesterday. All mines in the district are now operating on full time.

St. Clair County Tilmore Brightens St. Loui Daly St Ghaire County Thashintrict

Night crackdown on saloons raises alarm in York

A night closing order to be strictly enforced in York follows reports of violence including a man shot near a bar. The piece notes broader unrest as state authorities eye actions against saloons and highlights sporadic incidents across the region.

Rmil York Barrow Bucks County State Board of Charities Pittsburg Tarif Bil Lavinia Pleckersten New Tripoli Berks County Ranh Barnhart Calisandia Wis Philadelphia Coyjouilly Butler County Reading Frank B. Sborgerweld Democrats Franklin County Mwak Washington

Narrow Escape as Boy Dodges Train on Ravine Slope

Joly Eroy Williamson, 16, of Lewistown Pennsylvania, narrowly escaped being struck by a fast Pennsylvania Railroad express. While chasing a rabbit, he slipped on a steep, rocky incline, rolled toward the track, and grabbed at vines and earth as a train neared. He jumped off the mountain and was found bruised, with gray hair from shock, later carried home.

Lewistown Joly Eroy Williamson Twa Ik Williamen Whiel Pennsylvania Railroad Isis Burly Lim Young Williamson Alimosterantoa

Two Senators and Sugar Probe Gains Strong Evidence

Investigating committee reports it has obtained a photograph of a sugar order allegedly issued by a senator. The image is claimed to confirm suspicions of improper dealings, though two senators deny any involvement. The disclosure could spark further political fallout.

Washington Iti Enigur

Fatal Elevator Collapse Kills Three in Gotham Brewery

An elevator fall at the Clivwood Price brewery on Fiftyetuird Street and Eleventh Avenue this afternoon killed three men and fatally injured two others. The dead are Louis Bauer, 40, Tony Barrell, 45, and Bernard Smith, 46. The injured include William Embert, 26, Henry Horner, 60, all with internal injuries.

Gotham New Year Clivwood& Price Brewery Eleventh

Creek warriors avenge Seminole outlaw death

Last night Samuel Checota and Billy Narcome shot Frank Hawking, a Seminole outlaw who had killed Deputy U S Marshal Luzerne two years earlier. A $500 reward was posted for Hawking’s body after the killings by Checotw and Nireome youter- Gasaris.

Kurana I. T Daly Samuel Checota Billy Narcome Two Creeks Frank Hawking United Staten Luzerne Checotw Nireome Youter- Gasaris

Pension Clerks to Be Dismissed Amid War Dept Notice

One hundred fifty clerks from the pension office of the war department received notices this morning. The mass dismissal is set to take place tomorrow as part of a broad reorganization in the pension office.

WaAsmixaton War Department

Telegraphic Communications With Javanese Town Cut Off

Western Union reports Central Cable office has received advices from Nugaalci indicating all telegrams with Javanese town are cut off. No further details provided on cause or duration.

New York Daly The Western Union Nugaalci

Shimonoseki as Key Strategic Point in Tapio

The text highlights Shimonoseki as the most important strategic point in Tapio, stressing its telegraphic links to Simonoseki and beyond via interrupters. It emphasizes its pivotal role in regional communication and defense.

Simonoseki Shimonoseki Tapio

No Solace for Queen Lil in Congress Message

The president sent a message to Congress stating Queen Lilonkulani earnestly asked the United States not to recognize the republic. Minister William informed Mr Parker that the Queen’s first minister of foreign affairs believed the senate resolution to interfere was the final action of that bully.

Clovaland Sendamo Mesango Congress Lilonkulani United States Wiliia Parker Senate

Three Merry Makers Drowned in River Tragedy

Special from Scranton reports three boatsmen and three unnamed companions drowned after a picnic on the Susquehanna river. The three named victims Shadrock Lewis William Thomas and Jack Kiclarda perished alongside Sulonis Velandis and Sargazish who could not swim. Divers recovered bodies at 2 and 4 o'clock. An inquest is slated for tomorrow.

Scranton Lewis Richards Thomas Min Dred Velandis Salonis Sargazish Peinndia

Way be Lost in the Ice Lospex

Carl Slowwer writes from Norway that wellman arctic expedition is likely lost. Experienced sailors report dense pack ice this summer making rescue unlikely. Krugevald Jura may have crushed, with remote chance survivors on an ice floe.

Wrilman

Drowning Tragedies In River Rescue Efforts

Five women drown while bathing near Portland in Say Joaquin river and three men lose their lives in Snake river near Pevewaws. Rescuers struggled as figures pulled others under through strong eddies and rip currents. The incidents occurred on July 24 with all victims listed as locals from Conrax and Fresno areas.

Conrax Wash Snake River Pevewaws Ose Viva Fresno Cal Say Joaquin Portland

Evans Chosen to Command New York Armored Cruiser

Navy circles discuss Captain Rabley D. Evans selected to command the armored cruiser New York. Secretary Herbert states Evans was chosen on absolute fitness without consultations or suggestions from others.

Wasninatos Rabley D. Evans New York Liv Herbert Evans

Fragmented 19th century notes mix crime and politics

The text reports a jumble of events including a murder plot in Clyde Ohio a Canadian parliament prorogation a Detroit prison shooting and several erroneous or garbled notices involving people from Indiana Chicago and Mexico among others. The overall coherence is low with many misspellings.

Senators Rally Behind Tariff Bill Amid Unresolved Senate Talks

In Washington on July 24 Democrats held a caucus to map a tariff bill strategy but failed to reach a conclusion before adjourning. Key absentees included Hill Murphy and Irby with Hill opposing while income tax remains a sticking point.

Washeaton Suartard Aendtors LY Democratic Party Hill, Murphy Irby Hill Voorhes Daniels Gorman Fey Ale Hum Cancus Innamugh Ag Hie Quaereia Murphy Mr. Irby

Talbert Submits Free Coinage Resolution in House

Representative Talbert of South Carolina introduces a resolution urging the committees on coinage weight and measures to report a bill for free silver coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio. The measure reflects the era’s push for monetary reform and bimetallic policy.

Talbert South Carolina Washinaton Santa Carolinas

Chicago commission inquiry delayed awaiting judge acceptance

The text notes that no commission members will be allowed to investigate the Chicago artists until Judge Trombin indicates acceptance, after which the commission will be announced.

Chicago Trombinl

Tariff Redaction Plan Faces House Debate

The article describes Mr Hartar of Ojo proposing a compromise tariff bill to be introduced today. It outlines post Sept 1 provisions reducing tariff boxes and duties to 12 percent ad valorem and a uniform 1.5 percent tax, with further changes after Sept 1, 1804 and a sugar strength adjustment.

Hartar Ojo

Work of Laying Steam Pipes Across Mulberry Street

City workers string steam lines from Madigan Avenue to Adams Avenue through Mulberry Street in a busy project for the Economy Steam Gear Co. Crews lay iron pipes 18 to 28 feet long, with wooden casings and asbestos insulation while stumps and mud are cleared. City Inspectors, including City Engineer Polisi n, monitor progress to restore street conditions after excavation.

Pater Mullen Economy Steam Gear Company Madigan Avenue Bailiog Ateam Piinton Deilicacy Johnson Breaker Jefferson Avenue Malberry Etrout Adams Avenue Teamen Sineherkley Utah Rewidinta Maine

ARM2O Men Guard Mines at Bod The Striks

ARM2O miners guard the Bod mine during a long dispute in Philipsburg Pa. July 4. The strike continues with only the arrival of new workers expected. Day guards were posted at the Atlantic Shaft as Captain Clark transfers to command.

Atlantia Donxaniuewney

Japanese minister condemns attack on Soviet troops in Seoul

A censored Japanese government statement declares no justification for the alleged assault on Japanese troops stationed in Seoul. The note notes the incident is disputed and roils regional tensions amid wartime reporting.

Wastinarox Tateno Seoul

Mother of Seventeen Gives Dirk to Triplet in Ste Genevieve

A Ste Genevieve report details Mme Theoret, wife of Palmer Theoret, mother of seventeen children, who reportedly gave birth to triplets for the second time in five years, adding to prior twin births and a large family.

Dirk Mostruan Ste. Genevieve Palmer Theoret Mre. Thooret Sevanteen

Three Commissioners Named by President With Wright Support

In Hava Boon Chosen on July 24, reports state the president selected Judge Lyman Trumbull alongside Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of labor, with two of the three commissioners confirmed.

Easter Manaybantas Show Fairs Reported

A scrambled notice from Wasmixaren notes an Easter event starting in the early morning with a fair scheduled on Wednesday. The fragmentary text mentions a “Porcast” and a southwest route, but details are unclear. The item reads as a brief public notice of a local fair and show.

Wasmixaren Ene Ag Fair

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