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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1894

Page

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Neal Dow hailed at international temperance congress

General Neal Dow, father of Prohibition, is greeted by 10 000 admirers at the International Temperance Congress in Prompillox Park. James presides. speakers from New York Canada and abroad praise Dow. Cook declares end to liquor trade as central to the century. Dow recalls Maine’s liquor law success and local option progress.

Joseph Cook Neal Dow Prompillox Park S. LN Tillmay South Carolina William T. Wardwell New York Gregory Col Alexander Bacon Sunday Observance Society of Brooklyn Aaron M. Howell National Temperance Advocate Samar Dickie National Prohibition Party Susan E Feasenden Ellen J. Poinny Women's Christian Temperance Union Samuel D. Hastings Wisconsin C. A. Everett St. Jobe N. B Wager Swayne Father Miles Pougakeepaie N. Y McGlynn Boston Cook Crame House of Lords Gladstone Maine B.D. Tyler Canada General Dow Auld Goldwin Smith Jamaica Thomas D. James Alexsander Russell Webb Mohammédan Church Lodyefather Murphy Roman Catholic Church of Canada

Fire in crowded rear tenement at No 88 Goorck Street

A fire broke out this evening in the rear tenement of 88 Goorck Street New York. The blaze started from an oil stove and spread through the overcrowded lodging house prompting evacuations and fire department response. No serious injuries reported though property damage is being assessed.

Sadie Felenor New York Jono Goorck Street Ltecnrment

Fire on East Side Buildings Claims Teenager

A blaze in a building on the east side caused panic among ten ants and forced residents onto the roof. Sidie VFelaner, 18, was killed while James Buckney suffered severe injuries after jumping to safety. Firefighters rescued others and extinguished the fire. losses total under 1000 dollars.

Anomber Sidie Vfelaner James Buckney Buckney

Battle at Santa Anna Defeats Government Troops

Panama dispatch reports from San Salvador that on May 24 government forces under General Antonio Ezeta were defeated. Ezeta died in the engagement. about six hundred soldiers were killed and General Bolanos was wounded. A counter revolution favored by Carlos Bonilla is likely, though Bonilla is not widely accepted. Possible successor could be General Manuel Rivas.

Panama the Star and Herald Haa San Salvador Sinta Anna Antonio Ezeta Ezeta Bolanos Bela Carlos Bonilla Bonilla Manuel Rivas

Life Insurance Report Highlights State Figures and Critique

HarrispurnG June 3 Insurance Commissioner Luper released the twenty first annual report detailing life and accident insurance activity. Resident policies fell to 4 952 insuring 11 096 934 dollars while nonresident policies reached 488 800 for 187 600 084 dollars. total all companies 42 742 policies amounting to 141 539 018 dollars. Losses paid totaled 7 754 007 90 with income 2 434 584 90 and expenses 1 217 042 07. The commissioner criticizes misstatements of financial strength and calls for stricter reserves and regulatory changes.

Harrispurng Luper Eome Life Aod

Crabbers Flee After Overwhelming Coast Guard Volley

In Crabbers Maryland the state patrol fired hundreds of shots at a fleet of twenty five crab boats in Holland atrail. Crews escaped unharmed though vessels Frank Law Raymond James and Jackson Aradsian were crippled and towed to Fishing Bay where captains face fines for scraping the bottom.

Crishup Holland Atrail Hougea Frank Law Raymond Jamea Jackson Aradsian Avere

Car Works Burned in Laconia Fire

Fire at the Laconia car works caused over 100000 dollars in property loss with 50000 dollars insured. Three large passenger car buildings, the malleable iron foundry, patterns, two small dwellings, a large refrigerator building, and Swift Beef company office were destroyed. Fire began in the paint shop and there were indications of arson.

Laconia N. H Laconia Gar Worka Swift Beef Company

Secretary Morton visits Lexington and other headlines

Secretary Morton visits historic spots in Lexington Kentucky. Prospectors find a 400 pound copper nugget in the Rainey river bed near Cheboygan Michigan. Malone on trial for bribes in Perry. Cyrus Field Jr. is dying of consumption in New York. Herbert reaches Chicago on homeward trip from the Pacific. Job Turner shoots himself in South Carver Massachusetts after financial failure. Seventeen vessels carry 19 million feet of lumber from Duluth in four days. Laney accused as Beraune. Nicholas Biborion in New York stabbed two playmates. Boiler explosion near Adelphi kills Engineer Showalter and Sherman Walte injures two. Scranton Bicycle Club permitted to race July 4 in northeastern Pennsylvania. Atalanta sails to Glasgow to watch Vigilant races.

Morton Lexington Rainey Cheboygan Mich Land Register James E. Malone Perry C. T Cyrus W. Field Jr New York Herbert Chicago Pacific Coast Job A. Turner Boston South Carver Alass Sherman Walte Scranton

National Guards quell Cannellsburg coal strike turmoil

Denver reports detectives and Governor Waite clash over arrest of Victor Mineral union president Calderwood amid riot incitement charges. Indiana Guards arrive to clear tracks. leaders Sommers Gade Flynn seized. Elk County deputies prepare to protect Shawmut mines as bloodshed fears mount with strikers armed and defiant.

Indiana National Guardsmen Cannellsburg Punxsutawney Denver Col Bowera John Calderwood Victor Mineral Union Colorado Springs Waite Calderwood Bowers Dowers Sheriff Bowers Palmer Lake Tarsney Patwen Lake Hogle Kincaid David H. Warre Cassellsotree Ind National Guards of Indiana Matthews Lemshy Washington Jurge Heffer W. R. Sommers Dick Gade Atrikera John Flynn Wuarranto Judge Heffer Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Elk County Hannispuna Tnne 3 United Press Ridgway Elliott Hall, Kinl & Co Shawmut Reynoldsville Pantsutawney Asiontows Jone Feort Cheat River State Line Oliver

The Father-In-Law In It Elopes In Maryland

Walter Reynolds age 18 and Ella Kirk 17 elope from Elkton after a trip with her father. They marry in Camden, New Jersey, by a justice of the peace before returning across the river. Reynolds' parents plan legal action to annul the marriage as the Kirk family denounces the union.

Reynolds

Dickson College Holds 111th Commencement Exercises

The 111th annual commencement of Dickson College opened with the junior oratorical contest for the Plergon lines. George Reed delivered the baccalaureate sermon, then addressed by Governor Pattison. Evening talks by Elwin L. Earp and Bishop Cyrus Poss followed for the Y M C A.

Pattison Booaka CaniisLe Dickson College George c& Reed Pattison Elwin L. Earp Cyrus Poss Young Mena’ Christian Association

Turbulent Times Across Nations Stir Rumors and Events

A string of global items includes Uruguay near cabinet dissolution and parliament dissolution rumors for August. London hosts a vigorous English military tourney while Palermo sees Red-badged students demanding the release of Socialist Deputy De Felice. Spain blocks German goods with origin certificates, and McCarthyite support may sustain presence in British Parliament. Espartero’s death fuels Spanish Carlist Republican protests against bullfighting. Prince Adelbert, under 10, joins the First Dragoon Guards at Potsdam in private ceremony.

Uruguay London Palermo de Felice Spain America Australia Matador Espartero Thm Adelbert Wiliam Dragoon Guards Potsdam

End of Tariff Debate Lingering in Senate

Washington June 3 After months of tariff discussion the Senate show no sign of a swift conclusion Republican leaders insist the sugar investigation must be resolved before any vote on the schedule Several Populists and dissatisfied Democrats may unite with Republicans to form a near majority backing Manderson amendments including retaining duties on domestic goods and opposing broader tax measures Louisiana looms as a crucial battlefield with possible party shifts anticipated The Finance subcommittee plans new amendments including a repeal of the 10 percent bank tax and a duty on imported lithographs and tobacco provisions.

Wasutsaton D. C Annate Diye Sugar Trust Special Committee Hill Mandurson Louisiana Manderson Finance Committee

Workman Bathed in Fire During City Main Construction

Lancaster Pa June 3 A serious accident at the City Pomplog station occurred as a worker Charleos Cannon operated a gasoline machine below ground melting a pipe joint. The hose burned and flaming fluid drenched him. He rolled into water and extinguished the blaze. He sustained severe burns but officials believe injuries are not life threatening.

Lancaster City Pomplog Station Charleos Cannon

Death of Dr Passavant Ends Noted Medical Career

Dr. W. A. Passavant dies at his Centre avenue home after a severe cold contracted ten days earlier. He was 73 and a prominent figure who founded hospitals in Chicago Milwaukee Jacksonville Pittsburg Infirmary and other major institutions. The obituary highlights his significant contributions to American medicine.

Pirikpura W. A. Passavant Centre Avenue Padsavant United States Chicago Milwaukee Jacksonville Illinois Pittsburg Infirmary

Notable Lutheran Leader Founder of Thiel College Dies

Obituary notes the death of a prominent Lutheran church figure who organized and supported the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago and founded Thiel College in Pennsylvania. Funeral services are set for Wednesday.

Thiel College Pennsylvania Lutheran Theological Rewinery Chicago

Freight train halted by 175 industrials near Pixley

A southbound freight train on the Southern Pacific was stopped last night by 175 industrials who placed obstructions on the track below Pixley in Tulare County. Pixley authorities were alerted and early this morning forced the men to leave. The incident left the officers unharmed but the crowd claimed they would not ride on the country.

Coalton Wellaton Ohio McBride Leavenworth Kuo Jane Cripple Creek Conorapo Sprinxas Titans J.T. Clarkson Atrikera San Francisco Pacitio Pixley Tularo County

Black man assaulted in Duatixn Georgia incident

A Black man was attacked at Mrs Cooney’s room in Duatixn Georgia. He escaped through a window, was captured, and jailed. Last night a mob reportedly tied him to a stake and struck him about 25 times before the arrest.

Modest Demonstration Fizzles Amid Security Talk

A planned commemoration at Pure Lachaise cemetery fizzled amid strict police precautions. Reports from Vienna note Cabinet talks with Dr Wekerle and Liberal leaders urging him to stay, while public offices close and rain dampens mood. Jubilee sermons mark a Christian association conference across London and England.

Pure Lachaise Lonpos Vienna Daily News Wekerlein Minster Fitm Henii Hongary Liberile Wekerle London England

Two Boys Drowned in Conestoga Creek at Lamporters Meadow

In Lancaster Pennsylvania James Stack aged 8 and Willie Stack aged 6 were bathing with friends in Conestoga Creek at Lamporter's Meadow. James went beyond his depth and drowned. Willie attempted rescue and also drowned. Both bodies were recovered soon after. they were sons of Frederick Stock, a local coachman for a wealthy family.

Conestoma Creek Lancastan Joe Conestoma Crack Lamporter’s Meadow James Willie Stack Boya Frederick Stock

Fire destroys fifteen businesses and twenty homes in Ottumwa

A large Ottumwa fire today destroyed fifteen business houses and twenty residences, reducing five city blocks to ash. A boy died from a blow during the blaze, one man was fatally injured, and three others were seriously hurt. The blaze burned for four hours leaving smoldering embers and a loss around 225000 with about one third covered by insurance. A locomotive spark is blamed as the possible ignition.

Ottumwa Towa

Row to Expound At Banner Float Event

Deputy provincial high chief Ringer Quinn of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a companion prepare for the St. Paul Minnesota convention. They plan to display a Union flag at the gathering. Quinn previously raised a similar flag incident in Chicago last year.

Torosto Ringer Quinn Order of Foresters Aturual St. Paul, Minn Aron Quinn Chicago

Death of Judge Broomall Highlights Years in Delaware County

Former Judge William B. Broomall of Delaware County died at his daughter's home after long illness. He never fully recovered from a pneumonia attack last winter and his advanced age contributed to his death.

Pril ApeLruta William B. Broomall Delaware County Broomall

Call Issued for Meeting of Negro National Democratic League

A meeting call is issued for Ta Winnapolis on Tuesday August 2. The call is signed by C H J Taylor president and EH C D Astwood executive committee chair. J Lowery is named Second Assistant Postmaster General. Bell resigns to become manager of Central Railway Company of New Jersey in New York. resignation voluntary and to take effect end of fiscal year June 30.

Negro National Democratic League Ta- Winnapolis Recorder of Deeds District of Columbia EH. C. D. Astwood Calaty J. Lowery Bell Renee Frofie Central Ailway Company New Jersey New York

Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania Regions

Forecast for Monday indicates warmer conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with generally fair skies. Expect west to southwest winds and coastal influences. temperatures near average with mild conditions across central areas.

Washington Pennsylvania

Great Handkerchief Sale From Finley 100 Dozen Linen Linens

Finley advertises 100 dozen ladies initial handkerchiefs with linen and hand embroidery, 50 dozen laundred handkerchiefs guaranteed embroidered, 100 dozen sheer linen hem stitched and initialed, plus 50 dozen assorted hem stitched embroidered handkerchiefs all offered as the greatest value yet shown.

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Staten Island Tillman Santa Anna Life Insurance Report The Department of Life and Accident Insurance Criefield Maryland Syracuse Troy Buffalo Erie Mbride Bridgeport Brivecront Wheeling Creek Railroad Company Scott Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling West Virginia Johnstons Jones J. J Murphy Theodore Barchfield Allliance, O Janod Dickson College Annual Tha ‘Tarif DR. Passavant Georgia Sofia High Chief Judge Broomall Washington Gossip Weather Forecast Finley SALE Lackawanna Ave Gutta Percha & Rubbed Mfg CO H. A. Kingsbury Spruce St Ryes the Jeweler Spruce Street
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