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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1894

Page

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Troops Deployed as Belwood Strike Sparks Tension

Rumor of state troops sent to Walston and Adrian mines ignites protests in Punxsutawney. Sheriff Gourley and Governor Pattison face sharp criticism as Berwind-White mine workers resist return to work at old wages. Militia arrival awaited.

Postsutawney Pattigon Walston Adrian Citimena of Claysville Gourley Pattison Baraly United States Conkling

Pattison Sends Troops to Restore Order in Pennsylvania

Governor Pattison telegraphs to Sheriff Gourley at Punxsutawney that troops are sent to restore order after rioting in the county. He urges arrest and conviction of violators and notes the need for swift legal action. Adjutant General Greenland departs for Bellwood with supplies and 2000 loaves of bread to support the Fifth regiment. Guard officers plan to scout Gettysburg for the annual encampment location.

Harrissona Pattison Gourley Ponxsutawney Messares McCracken Jefferson County Greenland Bellwood Pittsburg Gettysburg

Strike turmoil widens as miners return to work and unrest grows

Old men at Bewsemer resume duty while Berwind-White adds seventy new miners. Scottdale labor leaders push to hold units together amid a Massilon district deadlock on the wage differential. Walston’s situation holds steady as Hungarians and Italians seize control. Superintendent Snyder at Walston warned to depart by Italians, while a potential clash could trigger a fight. Paonxsa tawney miners call for Sheriff Gourley to act boldly or risk state troops. A special train brings colored workers to Heartdale area for Turter Davidson and Oliphant works, with two hundred families evicted to make room for imports. Acting under Colonal Burrob-

Bewsemer Scottdale Massilon Walston Meels Snyder Ohio Adrian Paonxsatawney Gourley Laat Ok Heartdale Trotter, Davidson and Oliphant Colonal Burob

Captain John 8 Leads National Guard Muster Train

Captain John 8 of Bereof Co Fifth Regiment National Guard of Hantington mustered four full companies for active service in the Ponsxstyawney region. The unit left last night at 6 05 on a special train together with Qo of Bedford and Co G of Lowistowan bound for the area.

John Bereof Co National Guard of Hantington Ponsxstyawney Bedford and Co Lowistowan

Monroe Man Announces Candidacy for Congress in 8th District

In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 21, Dr Joseph A Sohull announces his bid for Congress in the Eighth Pennsylvania district which includes Monroe Pike Carbon and Northampton He is the only candidate from this county and previously served as Democratic county chairman in 1891 and 1895 He was elected to the state senate for two terms in 1885 and 1890.

Aprelal Scranton Tribne Stroupsnvna Jane Monroe

Earthquake Damages Episcopal Mission in Toko Japan

A severe earthquake in Tokio shakes Toko Japan causing widespread damage. The Episcopal mission building is estimated to cost $10,000 to repair and all missionaries are reported safe.

Yepoo Toko Japan Sife Episcopal Mission

Elks Convention Bolsters Grand Trustee Powers

Atlantic City session of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks tabled a plan to elect representatives from floor lodges and granted the grand trustee new suspension powers. The grand secretary’s salary was cut to 1800 a year, and a new constitution committee formed. Major officers elected include Edwin Hey as grand exalted ruler and George A. Reynolds as grand secretary. One hundred three delegates attended, a record for the convention.

Atlantic City N. J Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge Grand Trustee Committee On Laws and Jamestown Jamestown Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elke St. Paul B. B. Hay Washington C. R. Tracy Wheeling B McGovern Hartford Edwin Horton Joseph W. Lamb Richmond Peter J. Campbell Baltimore Martin Foran Cleveland

Trial Verdict in Halliday Murder Case

Jurors in the Halliday trial reached a guilty verdict after thirteen hours and ten minutes of deliberation. Judge set the judgment for 2:00 a.m. tomorrow. The prisoner appeared unresponsive to the verdict and unaware she faced a death sentence.

Mosticnuto N. Y Halliday Decker

Enormous Output of Coal Resumes in Rail Districts

Large coal mines have largely resumed production with output described as enormous since Monday morning. District President Cairns of the mineral union believes all mines will be running by next Monday.

Pittsburg Cairns The Mineral Union

Divorces Granted in Allegheny County and Local Disasters

A historical notice reports twenty five divorces granted in Allegheny County in one day. Smallpox outbreak at Cumberland County almshouse caused one inmate death. Shenandoah hosts a Catholic convention. Lycoming County awards four bridge contracts total cost 47140. Distant events include a farm accident near Irishtown York County and a legal case over debts and alimony.

Allegheny County Cumberland County Walmshouse Total Abathenca Union of Pennsylvania Shenandoah Lycoming County Irishtown York County Eli Kollenberger Kniven Powiek

Senator Hill Attacks Income Tax in Senate Debate

Senator Hill led a sharp assault on the income tax urging opposition to federal taxation while a New York business petition urged striking it from the tariff bill. House actions included Pence’s silver talk and a military affairs committee resolution naming managers for the national soldiers home.

Washinaton Enator Hill Senate New York City Evan Thomas William Steinway Laula Windmuller J. Edward Simmonds D. Babcock W. Bayard Cutting John TH. Inman Alexander Bo Orr Senator Hill Pence Representative Reed Reed Committee On Military Affairs Charlies M. Anerson Ohio Sidney G. Cooke Kingas A. L. Penreon Pennsylvania National Soldiers Home

Funeral of Mrs T H Collins at St Peter’s Cathedral

Funeral services for Mrs T H Collins were held at St Peter’s Cathedral with a solemn high mass of requiem conducted by Rev T J Comerford of Archbald. The interment followed at Hyde Park Cemetery after the procession from the Penn Avenue residence.

St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Cemetery Mra T. H. Collins Penn Avenne T. J. Comerford Archbald

Obituary Notice for Mrs Collins and Pallbearers at Hyde Park

Deacon T. J. Donahoe and Rev. J. A. McHugh led services at the cathedral funeral for Mrs Collins. The sermon honored her devotion to family and faith. Interment followed at Hyde Park cemetery. Pallbearers included J. Brown and T. J. Brown. flower bearers were I. P. Collins, Michael Roddy, and Michael Connellan.

T. J. Donahoe Plymouth J. A. McHugh P. J Galden Pricata N. J. McManue Coffey Murphy Walsh Ron Donlan McMurray Broderick McNally Colligan Loosa Crane Hurst Bondi Haasie Coroner Hyde Park Cemetery IJ. Brown Thoms Kannedy Andrew Brononun Thoman Connelly William McAvoy Threety T. J. Brown I. P. Collins Michael Roddy Michael Connellan

National Saengerfest to feature grand vocal display in New York

The Madison Square Garden festival on June 23 to 25 will host about 10 000 singers with star soloists and conductors including Van der Stucken Zwilner and Hein and performers like Mines Materna Emma Juchi Lillian Blouvelt Tavary Maud Powell and Victor Herbert President Cleveland plans to attend with a torch light parade reviewed by officials at the Brunswick and Victoria hotels amid patriotic decorations Cities from across the region join the event including Philadelphia Newark and Bridgeport with numerous choirs traveling to New York for the spectacle.

New York Madison Square Garden London Philadelphia Measra van der Stucken Zwallner Hein Mines Materna Emma Juchi Lillian Blouvelt Tavary Maud Powell Monsta Campanni Emil Fissher Conrad Behrens Arthur Friedheim Victor Herbert Cleveland Grand Review Aranda Brunswick Victoria Hotel Governor Flower Giley Brooklyn Albany Troy Utica Syracuse Elmira Buffalo Jusens County Staten Island Waat Chester County Allenheny City Allentown Bathlehem Chester Easton Lancasterburg Reading Scranton Wilmington Del Baltimore Washington, D. C Newark Elizabeth Hudson County Orange Trenton N. J Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Conn

Man in Girardville Armed Rampage Fails

James O'Toole, a five child husband, bought a revolver in a Girardville hardware store and declared intent to shoot his wife. Officers Green and Anderson stopped him after a knife attack. he shot at them then slashed his throat. He died soon after as doctors report. O'Toole had been separated from his wife and sought custody of the children.

Girardville James O'Toole William Green Joseph Anderson O'Toole

Wrecked coal cars blamed on fleeing youths

A Jersey Central wreck at Dryland near Berucenem Pennsylvania this evening smashed a score of coal cars. An unknown 17 year old boy, alleged to be stealing a ride, was killed when ground to pieces as children reportedly switched signals while the train passed. Three youngsters were seen fleeing.

Berucenem Jersey Central Railroad Dryland Here Avide

Wages Rise at Lehigh Zinc Works Surprises Workers

Bernium Pennsylvania June 21 A notice posted today announces a 10 percent wage increase for Lehigh Zinc Works employees effective after July 1. The facility employs over 250 workers, after last November’s 10 percent cut.

Berniunem Lehigh Zine

Commencement Season At Muhlenberg and Moravian Institutions

The twenty seventh Muhlenberg College commencement saw nineteen graduates. Marriott Brosius delivered Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies annual address at its one hundred forty fourth commencement. Alumni prize went to Addie Polhomus of Franklin Park New Jersey. Pennsylvania College held its sixty second commencement with thirty graduates. first honor earned by the first woman to complete the course, Mins M BR Hines of Gettysburg.

Muhlenberg College Pennsylvania College Mins M. Br, Hines Gettysburg

Sugar Speculations Cause Senatorial Dissent

George Ranson son of Senator Ranson of North Carolina and Arthur Barnea, the senator's messenger, were involved in speculative sugar matters of which the senator knew nothing. Senator Gray and Lindsay dissent from the majority, opposing President Havemeyer and Secretary Searles of the sugar trust as contumacious witnesses.

George Ranson Senator Ranson North Carolina Arthur Barnea Ranson

Ramapo Wins Suburban Handicap in Record Time

Ramapo, trained at Daly Stables and ridden by Taral the "Lucky Dutchman," wins the Suburban Handicap at New York in a record 2 05 15 for the distance. BungustSports and rivals battle hard as Ramapo finishes ahead by a comfortable margin. crowd size estimated near 15,000. Ramapo is a four year old gelding bred by J Otto Danner at Ramapo Hills New Jersey.

New York Kamapo Ramapo Taral Garrison Simms Brooklyn Dr. Rice Banquet Sport Thompson Sir Walter Hd Kinglet Henry Navarre Don Alonzo St. Michael Charade Hinglet King Lee Ron Lowlander Salvator Alogs Brad J. Otto Danner Atud Ramapo Hills New Jersey

Drunken Coxey Ally Disrupts Greensburg Lawn fete

Unknown Smith, tied to Coxey commonweal, was arrested in Greensburg Pa after a drunken disturbance at a seminary lawn fete. He mounted a box and spoke on bonds and good roads, delivering vulgar remarks before being ejected and taken into custody.

Greensland Smith Coxey Commonweal Greensburg Seminary

Dickinson wins Delaware County Democratic judge nomination

In Delaware County, the Democratic convention chose B. Dickinson of Chester for judge as about 200 delegates participated with full district representation. The vote totaled overwhelmingly for Dickinson and the naming followed a smooth process.

Delaware County Dickinson Merpia B. Dickinson Chester

Young Men On Trial for Robbery in Pine Brook Case

Arthur Long and William Phillips of Pine Brook faced trial in court room No 1 for robbing William Hills. The proceedings recounted the alleged theft and the defendants were remanded for further hearing.

Arthur Long William Phillips Pine Brook William Hills

Defendants Face Possible Arrest Warrants After Burglary Trial

On April 23 last, proceedings resumed with the defense denying the charge and alleging the prosecutor was too drunk to recall the events. If convicted, warrants will be issued for Patrick Barrett and Richard Powell. Attorney Josep O'Brien was arguing for his client when the court adjourned. James Walsh and Michael Nealon were tried for burglary and acquitted.

Patrick Barrett Richard Powell Josep O'Brien James Walsh Michael Nealon

Gold Reserve Hits Historic Low and Treasury Confidence

Ita history notes the gold reserve at 64 million dollars, down 1.5 million from a prior low. Officials say the treasury remains well supplied with currency to meet maturing obligations for months ahead despite the decline.

Wasminton Treasury Treasury Department

Paid Double for Their Work Heard by Lexow Committee

Testimony showed steamship agents paid police and officials bribes to secure city services. Peter Lawrence McLaren of Carter Macy & Co testified the firm paid 10 to the dock police, 25 to the dockmaster, 20 to two inspectors per vessel, and sometimes sums to weighers. John D. Sullivan testified paying 20 for sidewalk violation leniency, via envelopes left on a neighboring merchant’s deck.

New York Lexow Committee Salamon Peter Lawrence McLaren Carter, Macy & Co

Veterans Honor centennial Reunion in Concord New Hampshire

The Society of the Army of the Potomac marks its quarter centennial reunion in Concord with Major General Nelson A. Miles presiding. Governors and local units attend a public reception, parade by the First Brigade and cadets, and a 5 PM review. Factories suspend work for holiday as decorations dazzle.

Coxconp N. H Society of the Army of the Potomac Concord Nelson A. Miles Governor Smith New Hampshire National Guard Manchester Nashua Miles Representatives Hall Milea Overnor Opera House

Tragic Love Triangle Ends in Double Suicide in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia tonight 42 year old puddler Thomas Kane of Pencoyd Ironworks killed 17 year old servant Mamie Quigley and then shot himself. Police say jealousy and love drove the tragedy at Mana_yuck suburb, Kane’s motive.

Philadelphia Thomas Kane Pencoyd Ironworks Manayuck Mamie Quigley Kane Mainie

National life underwriters convene in Chicago

Reports note mass emigration in steerage surpassing arrivals in eleven months. Archbishop Ireland rejects cardinal rumor. Dempsey pardons board grants a rehearing in Homestead poisoner case. Hoge and Texas businessmen plan New York talks with underwriters on state insurance. Senator Plumb’s widow suit against Hood settled out of court. Frank Green sentenced ten days for manslaughter in Inverness Florida. Elke parade prize went to Buffalo lodge and Rochester.

National Association of Life Underwriters Chicago United States Ireland St. Paul Pardon Board Hugh F. Dempasy Hoge Texas New York Senator Plumb Calvin Hood Robert Mayo Frank Green Inverness Fla Elke Jamestown Buffalo Lodge Rochester

Washington Weather Forecast for Friday

Washington forecast for Friday notes Eastern Pennsylvania will be generally fair with variable winds. The message emphasizes fair skies and mild wind conditions.

Washmngton Pennsylvania

Special Muslin Underwear Job Lots From Manufacturer

Limited quantities of perfect muslin underwear offered at cut prices. Ten dozen Misses gowns with embroidered yoke priced at 75 and 50 cents. six dozen infants and children's white dresses at 65 cents each.

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