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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1894

Page

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Coal Strike Turmoil Across Regions Sparks Violence and Arrests

In Pennsylvania and surrounding areas strikers clash with deputies as operators move to restart mines. Captain Clark leads about 150 deputies toward Cash Creek to guard workers. In Colorado and West Virginia violence escalates. editor arrested in Cripple Creek. towns fear broader conflict as deployments and arrests continue.

West Virginia Cripple Creek Herald Colorado Springs Pintarenrita Inne 4 Pee Bituminona Thomas E. Clark Clearfield Coal and Iron Police Cowl Tren Clark Tin Cash Crowk Pennsylviania Trodele Cripple Creek Chirmim Cserk Midland Divide Jack David Anerif Miasra Dail Hill Amopiles Bundrada Victor Anaconda Manntiin City Plicer Plin Ball Hil M. E Woods Tovyvatiwnent Mr. Woods Clarence O Finch Rehools D. Eo Watkins Bull Hill President Calderwood John Shorten Cripple Creeke Herald Mineral Tale Dapatira

Five Cattle Killed for Tuberculosis Testing Near West Chester

Five cows owned by George Foulke near West Chester were killed this morning by veterinarian Dr. Edmunds under orders from Dr. Bridge after testing positive for tuberculosis. The Jorney and Holstein stock were described as fine animals. about twenty veterinarians witnessed the operation.

West Curaten Jane George Foulke Near West Chester Edmunds Bridge

Oregon Elects Governor and Legislature in Mixed Ticket

In Portland on July 4, Republicans swept the statewide ticket with Governor Pennoyer seeking re election. Populists backed Pierce, while Democrats and Republicans fused for several legislative seats making the outcome uncertain. The main contest centered on Dolphs senate bid as Pennoyer campaigns for national office.

Portuann Jone Portland Maware Outira Pyonoyer Nathan Pierce Itil Galloway Lord Hermano Ellis Congress Republicana Demetris Populiet Dolph Pennoyer United States

Lizzie Borden's Heir Takes New Quarter After Tragedy

Faun River June 4. Lizzie A Borden once heir to the Andrew J Borden building faces social exclusion after her parents murder. The Young Women's Christian Temperance Union room tenant is moved out and members sever ties amid controversy and sympathy resolutions.

Faun River Mans Lizzie A. Borden Sho Andrew J. Borden Young Women's Christian Temperance Union Miss Borden Mira Borden Tannten Women’s Christian Temeperance Union Crisi Chrating Temperance Union

Presidential nominations shift post office leadership

The president yesterday sent to the Senate a slate of nominations including Charles Neilson of Maryland to be Second Assistant Postmaster General, succeeding J. Lowrie. The move reshapes the leadership of the post office department.

Dent Charles Neilson Maryland J. Lowrie

Local items and elections from the Pennsylvania area

Sullivan county builds a new court house while Pittsburgh expands its directory. Western Pennsylvania sees many foreigners returning to Europe as a coal region trend, and a Centralia Packer colliery fire is extinguished after a month. Lancaster faces a dry reservoir due to seepage with a Will clean dows planned. A verdict awards 25160 to W R Ringrose against Aloomaburg borough for pavement injuries. State boards discuss oleomargarine and dairymen attend a meeting in Somerae Jones Gand 7. County commissioners plan a Pottsville convention next fall and Atlantic Refined’s Point Breeze shop burns for 840000 in damages. Bethlehem Iron Company starts hard coal mining to keep ohlonics works running, near bituminous coal idle. Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association elects directors. Alexander S. Webty named successor. Juniata Republicans nominate a ticket with Thad M on for Congress and L Wilson for legislature. Willie for register and recorder. James N. Nona for sheriff. Lewis etc H Kaufman elected county.

Pittaburg Pennsylvania Europe Lehigh Valley Packer Centralia Lancaster W. R. Ringrose Aloomaburg Borough State Board of Agriculture Somerae Jone Gand State Association of County Harrisburg Potteville Cooper Shop Atlantic Ol Refning Company Point Brevar Philadelphia Bethlehem Iron Company Ohlonics Works Gettynburg Battlefield Memorial EH. W. Slocum Doconan Alexander Webty New York Juniata County Ucket Congress Thad Mon L. Wilson Register and Recorder Willie James N. Nona Lewis H. Kaufman Coun

Foreign News Roundup From London to Corea and Europe

A late heralded summary reports Chinese rebels defeating imperial troops in Kirin and Mandor, with Li Hung Chang awaiting troops. Paris notes social agitation and derby controversy involving Gospodar. Corean uprising near Seoul grows, volunteers and officials slain. Seoul threatened by 8 000 fighters. London covers French Derby aftermath and Socialist activity in Germany.

Corea London Haervury Wekerle Waeakerle Dr. Wekerle Loxpos Times Tientein China Kirin Mandidoria Sarsing Li Hung Chang

VICTORY FOR THE A P A IN BINGHAMTON ELECTION

Bramanroyn New York June 4 A special election chose Stoppard Dimoverat water commissioner over Democrat Michael McMahon The day centered on opposition to McMahon from the American Protective Association APA This marked the first APA victory in the locality with jubilant members but no serious disturbances occurred

Brranamroyn N. Y Jouve Mones Stoppard Dimoverat Michael McMahon McMahon American Protective Association

Colonel Speed's Rebels Seize Train and Split from Kelly

About 200 men calling themselves Kolney's seceders arrived in Cantury at 4 a m aboard a Baltimore train to join Colonel Speed. They left Kelly's forces, taking control of the train and asserting new authority in the city.

Kelly Cantury Baltimore

Ohio freight train captured at East St Louis

The train was seized after being side tracked by city authorities led by City Marshal Rice Smith and Sheriff Javaker. Soldiers formed six companies under a commander titled Colonel Speed, then moved the group to the river and left them at six o'clock along the State road.

Ohio East St Louisa Rice Smith Javaker Speed State Road

Coxey attacks congressional Judas Iscariots in parlor jail note

In a June 4 letter from Tath Massimos Ohio Coxey blames British influence and rival leaders for his political setback. He urges Oulo residents to back Camp Lastile candidates rather than him and invites voters to grant him suffrage if they choose.

Massimos People’s Party Congressional Committee United States Jacob S. Coxey Cleveland Sherman Voorhves Criep Judas Iscariots Oulo Camp Lastile

Lizzie Halliday Set for June 18 Triple Murder Trial

Monticento June 4 Mia Lizzie Halliday, arrested in September on a charge of murdering Paul Halliday and the MacQuillan women, will be tried June 18 for the triple crime. The prisoner, growing thin and pale, has seen her mind wander again though she had been rational for months. She refers to the sheriff as her father and speaks of time with visitors from all ports of the state.

Monticento Lizzie Halliday Paul Halliday MacQuillan Wilt

Unrest in Bluefields After Mosquito Chief Restored

Captain Watson reports the San Francisco reached Colon for coal and notes Clarence, the Mosquito chief, has been restored to power. The region remains unsettled and protection may require an American warship at Bluefields. a British cruiser remains in the area. It is unclear who reinstated Clarence, though the British commander is suspected. A full report was mailed.

WasatxoTos Watson Navy Department Clarence

Electric Car Collision Near Atlanta Injures Seventy Five

A collision between two long heavy open cars occurred two miles beyond Atlanta on a curge near De Catur. Twelve persons were seriously injured, most of them Black passengers heading to a picnic. Conductor Logan and Motorman White escaped via the embankment while Heath the motorman from the other car was badly hurt.

Atlanta Gudune du Cautne Negrous de Catur Logan White Heath Moterman

Two Children Burned in Duke Center Fire Tragedy

In Duke Center near Braprono Pennsylvania the Long family home burned killing two children. Anna aged 12 and George aged 7 died in the blaze while father John Long and mother escaped with injuries. Firefighters and neighbors aided the rescue, with Long treated for burns.

Braprono Jane John Long Duke Center Anna George Angel Mr. Long

assorted 19th century notices mix of crimes, pensions, and society items

A string of brief items reports odd deaths including a man who ate lye soap and another who died in New York amid accusations of strangling a young woman. Accusations of fraud, pension pursuits, and a missing soldier’s widow are noted along with a divorce suit and a sculptor suing his wife.

James Murray Chester New York Jonnin Koller Wits Philadelphia Minnie Woldt Trust Po Jacobi Negro National Democratic League Indianapolis California Mra John Spruance Buffalo Floyd Speer Wiliam Turner Atlanta Christopher Clark Positoes Police Gazetta Ases Fox A. J Crom West Randolph James Brown Brooklyn Captain Baker Nictheroy Ferdinand Berte Bartholdi Thon Petro Prunello

Sugar Trust Considered in Senate and House Actions

The Senate enters the second half of its session amid tariff debate and sugar trust scrutiny. A joint resolution appropriates 10000 for investigations into the sugar trust while a bridge charter between Philadelphia Camden is advanced. The House adjourns after approving the inquiry funds and amid debate on state bank tax repeal and Indian appropriation delays.

House Delaware Wasiuxaros Senate Harris Finances Committee Hulman Dalzeil Penna Hayner Dew National Convention Delaware River Philadelphia Camden Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bridge Company Wit Ita

Raum Divorce Decree In Common Pleas Court

The common pleas court issued a decree dissolving Annie I Raum from Green B Raum jr on grounds of war support and desertion. Raum offered no defense. Annie I Raum Rogers, daughter of carriage builder William D Rogers, married Raum January 2 1890 at St James Episcopal Church. The couple lived apart since about a year after the wedding.

Episcopal Church of St. James Dr. Nichols St. Tames Henry J. Morton Raum Washington

Johnson's Island Claim Sparks International Rivalry

Victor L. Smith a Baltimore lawyer asserts Johnson's Island belongs to the United States and cites data to support the claim as English and Hawaiian interests seek possession amid Pacific vessel races.

Battimone Inne Johnson Island England Hawaii Pacific United Sates Victor L. Smith Baltimore Island

Discovery and ownership dispute over guano island

In 1857 Parker found a guano deposit and sold his interest to the United States Guano Company, which filed a claim in Washington. Hawaii asserted ownership and sent troops, but declined to recognize Hawaii's claim. The 1856 act and presidential proclamation declared the island part of the United States, upholding the phosphate company's claim per Supreme Court ruling.

Parker Dunised States Guano Company Department Washington Huawaiian Stares United States Phosphate Company Supreme Court

Wealthy man shoots coachman in confrontation

Janes-W. L. Lunsford, a wealthy resident, shot and killed his coachman Arnold Taylor this morning. Taylor, described as a negro, was sent to fetch his mistress' children to Sunday school when an argument arose. Lunsford surrendered and is in the sheriff's custody.

Bimeisenam Ann. Janes W. L. Lunsford Arnold Taylor Luneford Taylor Lunsford

Tragic Carbolic Acid Death in New Jersey Teen

In Nrwank New Jersey on June 4 18 year old Hadwijg Hubachi died at City Hospital from ingesting carbolic acid in a bid to defy parental plans for a romance with Fred Winkler. Family wealth could not soften the heartbreak as the couple had discussed engagement and faced parental opposition. The girl sought the poison after her father barred meetings and she died after a struggle in hospital.

Nrwank N. J Hadwijg Hubachi Fred Winkler Habach Winkler Houge Ehonks Joseph Tom

Premature Explosion at Monocay Fort Injures Workers

A premature dynamite blast at John Bisnds fort near Monocay station injuries four workers. Alexandér Choreb je loses both legs and suffers severe injuries. John Francis loses an arm and sustains facial wounds. George Keller suffers internal injuries and severe cuts. Doctors express uncertainty about recovery. The fort housed blasts for breaking up old cannon for Midvale Steel company of Micetown.

Pottstows John Bisnd Monocay Station Alexandér Choreb Ace John Francis George Keller Ree Midvale Steel Company Micetown Philadelphia

Three Bad Mankillers Fight in Triangular Clash

Colonel Jack Chinn of Kentucky famed horseman and slayer, Tom Mulqueen the Denver gambler, and Nod Hayes the monte thrower clashed in a violent triangular brawl. A dirk and gun were used as friends separated them, and Hayes later tried to stab Chinn. Both sides threaten future killings as Hayes vows to add them to his list.

Jack Chinn Tom Maqacen Nad Tinyes Houthildos Cmcaco Jone Kentucky Tom Mniqueen Denver Nod Hayes Monte Thrower Tad Man Hayes Chinn

Great Catholica Congress in Cologne Augur. Trichinous Pork Outbreak

A Catholic congress is planned for Cologne in August. A trichinous pork outbreak sickened 106 people with several deaths in opie hofsworia Saxony. Cholera spreads from Russia to East Prussia prompting a stricter quarantine. A Neunkirchen fair stampede killed three children and injured ten. A mad dog bite killed two in Tauern Germany with four more under treatment. Breslan theater manager Dr Loews to take Rubinatoin Christas company to America next year.

Catholica Cologne Opie Hofsworia Saxony Prussia Russia Neunkirchen Tauer Ger Loews Wall Rubinatoin Christas Americ Iext

Weather Forecast for Eastern and Western Pennsylvania

Foreast for Tuesday shows unsettled conditions in Pennsylvania with cooler breezes. Eastern areas may see rain unlikely, while western Pennsylvania reports showers and variable winds.

Wastieoton Jona Foreart Eastern Pan Isylvania Pennsylvania

Handkerchief Sale Pitches Linen Handkerchiefs in Four Lines

The listing touts 100 dozen linen initial handkerchiefs with hand embroidery, 50 dozen unlaundered handkerchiefs guaranteed and linen threaded, and 100 dozen sheer linen hem stitched initials. Each line claims best value ever shown in handkerchiefs.

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