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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1894

Page

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Debs leads nationwide railway boycott action

The American Railway Union under Debs declares a broad boycott against many railroads including Rock Island and Santa Fe. A 1,000 strong mob disrupts trains near Hammond Indiana, sheriff powerless, governor sought for troops. Yardmen strike across Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota as rail lines brace for impact and officials coordinate responses.

Chcaco Jane Debs American Railway Nolon Chitave Rock Inland Pacific Chicago Grand Trunk Santa Fe Chicago and Alton Chicago and Erie Burlington and Quiner Millwwaukee St. Paul Great Western Soniaville New Albany Northern Pacific Lake Shore Michigan Central New York St. Louis Pan Handle Pittsburg Fort Wayne Wabass Wisconsin Central Baltimore Ohio Ethkera New York and Chicago Limited Chicaso and Erie State Line Hammond Ind Vic Matthews Sedon

Coal prices fixed for July and 6 halt mil jets

The June 20 report from New York notes anthracite coal prices for July set at 8 12 cents. An author for July 14 is listed with 3,500,000 tons.

New York

Financial Situation Signals Mixed Economic Twists

New York June 22 R G Don Co weekly trade review says the great coal miners strike has ended but a larger threat looms. Travel and traffic improve across western roads with limited car availability. Mines and mills resume after fuel shortages while gold exports slow. Crop prospects brighten as harvest nears. Demand for products remains weaker with iron and steel prices falling due to higher costs. Textile makers worry about tariff changes. June and half yearly failures show improvement, with U S failures at 214 and Canada 85, hinting at overall midyear strain easing.

New York R. G. Don & Co Y Weekly Review of Trade Bayern United States Canada Nueual

Treasury Says No Bond Issues This Summer

An authoritative source states no bond issuance will occur this summer as the administration aligns with Carlisle on fiscal policy. Gold exports to Europe are near end, tariff legislation expected to boost revenue after June 1, with daily outlays likely matching receipts and the treasury balance down to about 100 million. The current year deficit is projected to close near 75 million, improved from a previously estimated 78 million.

Treasury Wasnisarox Carlisle Treasury Europe Daly

Carlisle High School graduates amid local unrest

Williamsport faces an Oracker trust threat as 72 graduates from Carlisle High School are named. A coal output plant is under construction by the Chamberlain company north of Pottsville. The Pennsylvania Chautauqua opens at Mt Gretna on July 2 promising a major event. News notes include a suspected burglary death of Anna Katunzy in Allegheny City and Governor Pattison expected to issue a special troope recall from Paoxsatawney.

Williamsport Oracker Trust Teventy Carlisle High Achinol Chamberlain Company Potteville Penodylvania Chantauqua Mt Gretua Anna Katunzy Allegheny City Toveday Pattison Paoxsatawney Correantani James Sprague Itufus Connor Western Penitentiary Caumbria County

Robber gang leader jailed for four years in Anderson

Laas Goodman, head of a robber ring, was sentenced to four years in prison at Anderson. The report notes misappropriation involving Worthington Punching funds and broader industrial figures in April and May. A separate arrest involved Richard Worthing in New York on alleged fund misappropriation. A Mexican lodging murder inquiry led to a daylong cave hideout by Vrafisor Netaon of the Smith Sonia institution.

Laas Goodman Anderson, Ltd Southern Cone Worthington Puntshing Company Fonda Richard Worthing New York Mexico Vrafisor Netaon Smithsonia Institution Petter Kansas Gallinger Canada Allison Laws Pettigrew Honath Dakota Senate St. Matthews Ehnrch Washington France

Tariff Bill Faces Senate After Weeks In Committee

The tariff bill was reported to the senate after thirteen weeks in committee. Amendments were voted down or modified as lawmakers debated reciprocal trade terms and a proposed immigrant head tax. The House later verified Thomas Watson’s seat in a contested election case, with Mr Slack declared elected.

Wastaxaresy D.C Senate United States House Thomas Watson Georgia J. C. C. Black Pewee Westen Tle Crigp Republicaan Slack

Peace at Pittsburg Promises Steady Year for Mills

Prospects for peace and steady employment in western iron mills this year hold except possibly sheet mills. President Garland of the Amalgamated reports signatures on the wage scale from Cherry Valley Iron, Leatonia, Union Rolling Mills in Cleveland, Tudor Iron East St. Louis, East Chicago Tron and Steel, Falcon Tram and Nail in Warren, Ellwood and printage signaled for tin plate scale. Jones and Laughlin of Pittsburgh expected to sign steel scale at tomorrow’s conference.

Pittspund Western Iron Mills Garland Cherry Valley Iron Company Leatonia Ovie Union Rolling Mills Company Cleveland Ohio Tudor Iron Works East St. Lionia Jil East Chicago Warren Ellwood And Jones and Laughlin Pittsburg

Parson’s Murder at Natural Bridge Reported

The owner of the Natural Bridge, H. C. Parsons, was shot by a railroad conductorCoan Luston in West Virginia on June 20 The conductor on the James River and Chespeaks and Ohio line killed Parsons at Gladya Tin in the morning The owner had complained against Goodwin who surrendered to authorities for an alleged offence

Mobile OIO American Railway Sala Mobile and Ohio Dabs Mobile and Clio General Managers’ Association Deba General Manakere Association Alton Sonight Rock Island St. John Manner’s Association Latta Pittsburgia Coan Luston W. Va T. A. Godlwin James River Ohio EH. CG Parsona Gladya Tin Puraone Goodwin William Parsons

Train confrontation shocks town with fatal shooting

A man on a train opened fire after a confrontation involving colored women and members of the Parsons family. Goodwin reportedly drew a revolver and killed Parsons. The incident sparked wide excitement and local speculation.

Wormer Parsons Goodwin

Miners Meet Calls Convening In Tipton For Pennsylvania Region

A simplified report notes unsettled mining in Clearfield and Beech Creek areas with only six mines active at Compromise price. A miners convention is planned in Tipton in July with Pennsylvania Virginia and Maryland delegates invited to form representation. The aim is to address conditions for western to eastern coal markets amid wage offers and operator responses.

Phittvsataa Clearfield Beech Creek Locas Board Tipton Matie Erat Penpayieania Virzitilie Maryandaire Invita Bend Deluntee Fosis Ot Evers

Armor Plate Frauds: Penn Steel officials face conspiracy charges

President M H Bickley manager Frederick Balti and James T Anderson of the Penn Steel Casting and Machine Co Chester are charged with defrauding the government over armor plate castings for war vessels. Witnesses describe tampering stamping and reworking samples. Bail set at 21000 each as hearing continues next Tuesday.

Pmlaperpita M. H. Bickley Frederick Balti Poremon James T. Anderson Penn Steel Casting and Machine Company Chester No Jd United Stats Womtnissioner Bell Washington W. Irving Chambers Ordnanes Philadelphia Athon da Mare Penn Stess Company Larned John H. Gibbon United States Navy Washington Navy Yard Atuns Pond Steel Company

President Cleveland mediates Portugal Brazil dispute

Congress plans to ease age restrictions for navy paymaster appointments. Morgan King bought Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation table. Senate confirms Bigler for Philadelphia treasurer post and Van Leoy as Kingston postmaster. Lamore recommends 2000 for Red Lake surveys Minnesota. Cereal drop news lowers US flour demand. President to attend French president memorial in Washington with cabinet. invitations sent for services.

Cleveland Congress United States Morgan King Lincoln Senate William LD. Bigler Philadelphia Pennsylvania Henry van Leoy Kingston Smith Lamore Red Lake Minnefota Gibraltar Spain Morocco Washington France St. Matthew Catholic Dare

Insurgent Beaten in Brazil and Canada Apprenticeships Planned

Advices from Rio Grande do Sul report General Saraiva's insurgent force defeated by loyal troops in Brazil. Two hundred twenty boys from Dr Bernardo’s units were evacuated from Liverpool and London for Canada to begin apprenticeships. Canadian aid and destitute Winnebago in London receive support from the United States government.

United States Portugal Rio Grande de Sul Saraiva Bernardo Wei

Global unrest and political turmoil headline distant wars

Dated dispatches report Japan and China tensions threatening Corea, naval postures in eastern waters, and warnings of imminent conflict. News from Paris details Carnot funeral preparations with lavish ceremonies and crowds while Irish sources allege Kennedy links to a 1880s explosion. In Italy workers clash amid a drainage project, with two thousand foreigners displaced. A threat against Premier Crispi stems from a man arrested near his home.

Jon Crispi Manseries Perfecture

Brokers Indicted In Senate Probe Case

Grand jury returns indictments against Ellerton K. Chapman and John W. McCartney brokers from New York and this city who refused to answer questions from the senate committee. Charles J. Bell of the American Security and Trust Company posted $1,000 bail for McCartney. Chapman is believed to be in New York.

Chapmen and McCartney Washington Ellerton KR. Chaginat New York Joho W. McCartney Senate Charles J. Bell American Security and Trust Company Chapin

Fear of Being Arrested Triggers Teen Attack Incident

A chaotic incident in front of Henry Werland's grocery on Sixteenth Street involved Charles Molter 17 and George Walsh 17 chasing Prink Kmreich 10 after a vandalism scare. A broken snow window pane followed a spine of Viasa in the night. Policeman O'Brien investigated.

Ree Hove Prink Kmreich Charles Molter George Walsh Henry Werlaud Mt No Diz Sixteenth Street Policeman O'Brien

Mystery Surrounds Fatal Hallway Incident Near Grocery

Police chased three youths after a crash and captured two, Metaler and Waluh, while Emrich escaped into a hallway. Early morning, grocer Weiland found Karieth dead in his cellar storage room. Authorities suspect a heart condition, possibly worsened by fear of King, contributed to the death.

Metaler Waluh Emrich Emirich Weiland Karieth

Mob Removes Hayden Victim From Newton County Scene

A Black man is seized by a mob in Newton County and hanged from a telegraph pole at night. Investigators report Verden was arrested for shooting Dotz Gevenwood, a brakeman, on June 20 and later moved to Canaville for safety.

Ulyseos Hayden Moserr Ayleaave Hayden Newton County Vevden Dotz Gevenwood Canaville Jul

Traction Company Passes Spark Libel Claim

President John J. Mangan of Cornell allegedly asked for three passes from the Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Co. superintendent Graham denies the claim and recounts a three passes request. Mangan later threatened libel action against The Tribune, with lawyers Lenahan Bohan and O'Brien listed.

Graham Mangan Phistos Yvercely Cornell John J. Mangan Grahan Wilken-Baren and Weyomine Villey Tamicxe Yeaterday Rudge Gratum Wilies-Barra Mengan Inquitias Deak Passow Miangan Pittston Council Pittston O'Brien Scranton Tribune

Cowboy Evangelist Riot Attracts Police Action In New Jersey

In Atlantic Orry New Jersey on June 20 a crowd of over 1000 gathered to hear Mrs. Margaret Rice, the evangelist. Chief Eldridge and six officers dispersed the crowd and jailed Mrs Rice after she refused to desist. Her husband was fined fifteen days for obstructing public highways. A 500 member committee protested but Mayor Stoy refused to intervene. Police and firemen maintained order as the crowd remained outside the station. Rice’s hearing is set for the morning.

Atlantic Orry N. J Kldridge Margaret Rics Data Mra. Rica Eldridge Johnson J. C. Cobb St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Stoy Mra. Rice Mr. Rice Muroing

Dixon Griffo Bout Ends In Draw After Twenty Rounds

The Griffo Dixon fight finished with a draw after twenty rounds. Dixon appeared to salvage the bout and stave off a loss as time expired.

Griffo Rostow Griffo-Dixon Dixon Thatgut

Weather Forecast for Wasnixotos and Venusylvania

Weather forecast for Wasnixotos and Venusylvania on Saturday June 9 calls for fair skies in Eastern Venusylvania with southeast winds and generally fair conditions in Watern Pennsylvania with variable winds.

Speculative Muslin Underwear Auction Notice

A notice reports limited lots of muslin underwear from a man’s estate. Items described as perfect in condition are offered in non duplicated quantities, with buyers urged to bid promptly.

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