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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1896

Page

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Bankers Reach an Agreement No More Gold Exports Two Months

Bankers meet to outline plans to halt gold exports for at least two months. A committee reports progress on restricting foreign exchange, with proposals to sell bills of exchange at fixed figures to prevent bullion movement. Banks and trust companies express confidence, while deposits across several institutions are tallied to total around 18 million dollars. Further remarks reference political interference and a Paulist push in the governor race.

New York Phils Eugr Emer Bankers Megan & O's Whit Tewis Luthers Edward Baeh Ord PO Morean & Co Mit Linker Willouwlties Boris Heron Nathoritl National Bank Caedee Ees Cevaeneenee Saad Tosigee Seedertok Tapnen Huilletin National Tank Tirst Teagan Mionger Willa Sherer Chearlhwowse Philidelbhin Philadelpoliti

Dangerous Birthday Jollity Claims Fatal Gunfire Incident

At a burial party in Blodson County two men fired from a residence on Maloey Avenue wounding William Mirshall and killing the celebrant’s daughter as mourners prayed at the grave. Police arrested Peter Hellings and John Chives after witnesses described a backstory involving a shotgun blast from the house. Marshal suffered non life threatening injuries.

Dersey William Mirshall Mien Ely Blodson County Cathe Ole Munshill Mr. Marshall Ben Peter Hellings Maloey Avenue Peter

Alderman Warns Public Over Lottery Chicanery

The notice cautions residents about illegal gambling schemes and urges reporting to authorities. It notes state laws prohibit chances or lotteries and warns that noncompliance will lead to prosecution if pursued.

Women to Run Battle Creek Street Cars for Charity

In Battle Creek on mid July 27 Newt Morving announces a women led event where the entire street railway service and several businesses will be run by women. Proceeds benefit Nicholas Hospital with a grand Lake View finale expected to draw a large crowd.

Battle Creek Newt Morving Nicholas Hospital Lake View Gegune Lake Wilkes-Harre Wyombe Valley Traction Company Milnesville Hoss Joseph Seigfoss Hewding Lymnport Lehich J.C. Wuehter Asfs Hartian Lane C. Ebert Philadelphia Howe Pormeyania New Jersey

Honest Money League Formed by Democrats in New York

The Democrat honest Money league of America was formed tonight at the Plaza hotel. It grew from several meetings of Democratic business men held in New York, with the intention of promoting honest money principles.

New York Democrat Honest Money League of America Plaza Hotel

Diggs and Laas Battle for Populist Title in Kangus War

In Topeka July 27 reports describe a bitter feud between Mrs Anna Diggs and Mrs Mary Laas over leadership among Kangus Populist women. Diggs pleads for withdrawal as tensions flare in a long running rivalry said to be warlike.

Topeka Kan Anna Diggs Mary Laas Kangus Mra Thie

Suspected Murderer Bram and Crew Held After Halifax Arrival

Boston reporters relay that Bram and the crew of the Herbert Puller are in police custody after the murder of Captain Nash aboard the Ameri Can barkenting. Witnesses describe suspicions rising from the mate’s strange conduct and attempted concealment of revolvers as investigators tighten the case.

Bram Boston Plant Olivette Halifax Pirat Ameri Can Herbert Puller Nash Spence Becauze Erylig Flim Bramm Lilm Tibet Mrenehiman Monk Ax Ty Mra. Nash

Cyclone Davis Reconciles After Convention Debate

In St Louis on July 27 Cyclone Davis discussed the convention outcome with a crowd in the Lindell corridors. He said about a thousand differed with him and only one result mattered, the selection of Byran. He noted a pivotal choice between persuading the majority or yielding, and asserted the group had to wire up. He remarked not all were statesmen, the opposing thousand were not fools or traitors, and they concluded they were right.

St. Louis Cyclone Davis Lindell Wryon

Beaten Candidate's Revenge in Florida Shooting

Captain W Hurley Tucker general manager of Tay res Atlantic and Gulf railroad was shot at his home in Orlando by Alfred St Jair Ab twins Lake county prosecuting attorney. Tucker survived though wounded Ab twins accused Tucker of foul play in his defeat and admitted motive related to the election.

Orlando, Fla W. Hurley Tucker Tayres, Atlantic and Gulf Railroad Alfred St.Jair Abtwins Lake County

State Camp Encampment Reports Minor Illnesses

Official data from the state camp shows 606 men assigned, with three officers and 72 privates treated for illnesses last week. No serious sickness reported. encampment deemed very satisfactory and successful overall.

Horriehune Usth

Demands Rise to Free Melton Held in Cuban Prison

Key West citizens press Secretary Olney and Secretary Stockton to secure release of Dot Melton, Times Union correspondent captured on the Competitor. He faces a death sentence and harsh confinement at Fort Cabanas, amid reports of dire prison conditions and a new civil trial delay.

Jacksonville Mla United States Dot Melton Fort Cabanas Key Weet Florida Key West Olney Cuba Melton Toy Wa Stockton Mavarna Contes Cabanes Havana

Senator Mitchell Way on Chicago Ticket Support

The report notes Senator Mitchell remained undecided on backing the Chicago ticket last week. Tie indicated he was elected by Democrats and questioned how he could endorse an economic policy under current conditions.

Mitchell Chicago Tie

Daring daylight robbery may end in murder at New Castle

Five men traveling from Youngstown on a Pittsburg and Western train to New Castle were involved in a bold afternoon robbery at Millsbury. Johnston was knocked senseless and robbed as the train passed. Two suspects were captured and jailed. Johnston was hospitalized.

New Castle Edinburg Samuel Johnston William Foley Thomas Digan Pittsburg Youngstown Millsbury Johnston Dugan Fail

Cyclone Storm Ravages Pittsburg and Nearby Areas

A violent cyclone struck Pittsburg causing two deaths and extensive damage. Homes lost roofs, trees uprooted, and streets flooded while several churches and utilities suffered. Losses and injuries spread to Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia with hundreds of structures affected.

Inspection Opens as Goods Arrive with Week Specials

Goods have just come to hand and are now open for inspection. The line includes 6 pieces 64 inch English Sicilian at 1.25 value, 6 pieces 46 inch Pure Mohair Brocade at 1.00 value 1.50, 10 pieces 46 inch Ex-Fine Henrietta Gée at 0.50, with cleaning up price on Wash Silks Swivel Silks and Printed China and Jap Silks offering notable interest.

Henrietta

Massacre Prevented on Crete by British Troops

A Crete dispatch reports a Sunday panic during a national assembly session as Turks prepared to attack the ship Christine. The Hood landed marines to deter action, but order was restored before engagement. A Turk killed by a fellow Turk occurred during the disturbance along with skirmishes near Retino and Herskilion. Sixty Crete volunteers were found on the inlaws.

Athens Crete National Assembly Onder Durinc Rethno Retin Herskilion

Bryan Urges Restraint in Open Letter on Currency Policy

Lincoln July 27 Senator Jones hints no immediate plan to reconcile Democratic and Populist factions with Bryan withholding decisive action. Bryan wrote that he will act with deliberation and avoid harsh criticism while seeking a fair solution on free coinage and the three parties.

Lincoln, Neb Jones Lincoln Bryan Tonlght Bryan Cotaety

Trial of Dr Jameson and associates ends in adjournment

London July 27 The trial of Dr Jameson and his Transvaal raid associates nears its end as defense counsels Sir Palwoord Clarke and Sir Frank Lockwool push for prisoners. Sir Richard Webster the attorney general spoke for the government and the case was adjourned at the close of his reply.

London Jameson Transvaal Palwoord Clarke Frank Lockwool Richard Webwher Richian Websters

Jehu Maker Urges Fusion with Bryan Sewell Ticket

Jehu Maker, former Illinois Republican congressman who defeated Morrison, spoke to the Illinois Populist delegation today urging a united silver force behind Bryan and Sewall on the Populist platform.

Ilinois Fusion St. Louwie Jehu Maker Vitnois William J. Morrison Congress Uinois Bryan Sewall

Stage Robbery Near Cripple Creek by Three Masked Men

Three masked highwaymen held up a Cripple Creek stage near Urassy five miles east of town, stealing twelve gold watches and eight hundred fifty dollars. Passengers included two or three ladies who were not molested. A posse with bloodhounds pursued the bandits. In other notes, the steamship arrivals list ships visiting New York from Europe and domestic ports. A tragedy in Reading, Pa reports David M Hetringer, four, committed suicide by ingesting poison.

Cripple Creek Col Urassy Here

Fatal gas blast at Bear Ridge colliery kills three

An explosion at Bear Ridge colliery in Potteville early today killed Michel Bragiel Preston Hi and Wikie Quinn and seriously injured Janes Mallaney of Girardville. The injured man Mil honey cannot provide details due to his condition. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company own the mine, which had been gas free prior to the incident.

Potteville Bear Ridge Michel Bragiel Preston Hi Wikie Quinn Conners

Remarkable prolonged Fast Attracts Attention In Hattle Creek

Mrs Henry Ingram of Hattle Creek Michigan has endured a five month fast. She began at 210 pounds and has not eaten for ten days. Crowds visit to witness her condition as doctors and onlookers assess the endurance test.

Ernor Lewelling Hattle Creek Mieh Henry Powiita

Frank Earnshaw Dies Suddenly on Bicycle Ride

Frank Earnshaw, president of the Murneshaw Steamchip company and a prominent Philadelphia business figure, collapsed while mounting a bicycle at his Chestnut Hill summer home. He died instantly in front of family and friends, with no warning preceding the tragedy.

Frank Earnshaw Philadelphia Big Murneshaw Steamchip Company

Balloonist Fatally Injured at Houssiaville Race

Kokomo reports the death of 20 year old Lon Dude who collapsed from a tree while securing guy ropes for a planned balloon ascent and parachute leap at the Houssiaville bicycle races. Dale's back was broken in the fall. It was his first try at the Esecone son.

Kokomo Lon Dude Houssiaville Guy Dale

Demand for Campaign Documents Surges Across Parties

Washington July 27 reports a sharp rise in requests for campaign literature at Republican and Democratic headquarters. Middle and western states show strong interest in sound money literature while silver literature gains traction in states leaning Republican. Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin has been a frequent visitor to Democratic offices.

Washington New York Pennsylvania New England Mitchell Wisconsin

Bank Cashier Shoots Himself in South Amboy Woods

A.C. Gifford, cashier of the American Bank of Commerce in New York City, committed suicide Friday morning in South Amboy woods. A revolver lay beside him. He and his family had lived there briefly and investigators note prior signs of mental derangement.

South Amboy A. C. Gifford Americaan Bank of Commerce New York City Bineel Gorreet

Death by Suicide at Haron Restaurant

Lemuel J. Stalley committed suicide in a Haron Harlan la restaurant last night taking a revolver from a shelf and shooting himself in the forehead in front of several witnesses. He died at 7 this morning. A separate incident injured a boy named Lisea Lawson, shot in the face by his brother but expected to recover.

Lemuel J. Stalley Haron Harlan Lisea Lawson

Weather and Local News Highlights Across Regions

Morning weather outlook hints at showers with system movement. Coverage notes political events, court injunctions, and local council activity. Features include the Cuba prison topic, cyclone Wicks, and a school board meeting surprise with J. W. Bonta’s significant issue.

J. W. Bonta

Treasury gold reserve inches up toward high mark

Treasury notes the gold reserve in Washington on July 27 stands at 6,106,173 dollars with a gradual rise reported. Officials indicate continued accumulation as the market sees modest gains in precious metal holdings.

Treasury Goldeserve Washington Treasury Gold Reserve

Two From Michigan and One From Wisconsin the Victims

Two Michigan residents Wil lito Hosking 26 and John Pascoe 17 from Tron Mountain drowned in Spread Bale lake when their boat capsized. Pascoe body recovered. Matt Cerrelle of Katikauna drowned at Quinnede Falls. Herald’s Weather Forecast notes rain and cooler conditions for New York region with clearing later.

Michigan Wisconsin Iron Mountain Mich Willito Hosking John Pascoe Tron Mountain Spread Bale Lake Pasooe Matt Cerrelle Katikauna Quinnede Falls Herald New York Staten

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