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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1894

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Has Hawaiian chapter remark shocks Senate amid Bland quorum fight

The Senate opened in executive session with Frye's Hawaii speech to be finished tomorrow. He blasted the Hawaiian chapter as discreditable to the administration and mocked diplomacy. Bland’s seigniorage bill gain a quorum but a late tally dispute sparked a heated scene led by Rep Tracy and Rep Read.

Senator Frye Mr. Tracy Wasninotos Senate Jasteil Finance Committee Voorhees Milia McPherson Frye Maine Willis Treay Del Grant San Domingo Dabcock Cleveland Honolulu Lount Bland Read Tracy Dem N.Y

Five Babies Born at Kirtassisu Farm in Pennsylvania

In Kirtassisu Pennsylvania on February 23 Mr David Rosenberger a small farmer and his wife welcomed five babies three girls and two boys all healthy and strong Doctors say they are likely to live and grow well Father 40 years old five feet tall expresses astonishment at the birth noting it comes after a period of surprise over a political vote count and the event drew neighborly reaction.

Kirtassisu Pennsylvania David Rosenberger Mra. Rosenberger Roseberger

Sentence of a Crank Sentenced for Bonding Threatening Mail

Joseph Donjin was found guilty in a United States court of violating postal laws by mailing a threatening card to Vice President Stevenson. Judge Morris sentenced him to eighteen months in the penitentiary after the jury verdict. Donjin urged the judge to summon Stevenson, Senator Sherman, and others as witnesses, but the request was denied.

Joseph Donjin Bautivoni United States Stevenson Morris Donjin Sherman Baltimore Doomaday

Four Hundred Strikers Rally at Eagle Miners Fight

About 400 armed strikers from New River and Montgomery gathered at Armstrong Branch near Eagle. They marched to the Wyant mine hill to force miners out but faced gunfire. Reports say one man died and between eleven to three men were killed in the ensuing clash. Governor McCorkle responded.

Eagle Prrrenuna Times Charleston W. Va New River Montgomery Armatrong Branch Winchesters McCorkle

Unclear historical clash as state troops readied

Fragmentary report notes two dispatches urging state troops to scene and orders for Company K to stand ready. Mentions sheriff at Eagle, Wyant men, Major Banks militia, and growing seriousness as Huntington troops ordered amid a mountain strike and power outage.

Eagle Weant4 Tipple Huntington

Gaylord mine explosion fears recovery failure

Report from Plymouth states rescuers work at the Gaylord mine where thirteen workers are believed lost. Officials say no signs of recovery are likely and the expedition continues in fragile conditions.

Wilkes-Barny Gaylord Plymouth

Interesting Exercises at the Carlisle Training School

At the Indian Training School in Cynvisty Pennsylvania the Carlisle program drew visitors from Cumberland Valley and major cities. Prominent attendees included Mort on senator Taller and family, Indian Commission er Branting and wife, measures of education and church figures, and chiefs Lone Wolf Cloud Chief Black Chyote among others. Commencement follows with diploma awards to graduates tomorrow.

Cynvisty Cumberland Valley Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore Peraous Savretare Morton Taller Ciloridos Branting Mansur Lynch Bellyhoover Pendleton Sherman de Hulman Priestly Sheldon Jackson Whitelby Rilsley Hooker Jnanah Bask Lone Wolf Cloud Chief Black Chyote

Mechanics Object to Nun Teachers in Public Schools

The installation of two Sisters of Mercy as teachers in the Riverville public school sparks city and state debate. State Councillor Kerr has hired leading constitutional attorneys to determine the legality of employing nuns in public schools and whether their garb violates state anti sectarian teaching laws.

Tia

Sixpes Mich Fatal Accident Strikes Village Crowd

A car accident in Sixpes Michigan yesterday afternoon fatally injures six people and injures about a dozen others. A crowd had gathered near the courthouse for an burglary trial when a high sidewalk collapsed, sending about fifty people tumbling to the ground.

Sixpes Mich

Ashes to the Waves: Chisago Man’s Odd Request

In Atlantic City on Friday J Werner of Chisago will scatter Henry Newarden’s ashes into the sea. Newarden, a Chicago resident, had his body incinerated and ashes placed in a jar per his will. Werner acts as estate executor and will perform the ceremony at the marked Atlantic City site.

Atlantic City J. Werner Chisago Henry Newarden Omcago Werner Thin City

Allentown Fire Hazard and Industrial Mishaps Reported

Local hazards include heavy fires in Allentown lowering last year totals, and a series of industrial incidents. Cool gas near two families in Allentown. a rock collapse killed Michael Tranchanide at Highland colliery Hasleron. Eckley resident James Givens found dead on a road between Eckley and Poundryville. Other items note a Pennsyl vania Worlds Fair commission funds, mistranslated figures, and canal transport history.

Allentown D. PF. Kresaley Maston Pittsburg Pennsylvania World's Fair Commission Jonas Shafer William Glick Michael Tranchanide Highland Hasleron James Givens Eckley Poundryville Hamuel P. Mebadden Hollidaysburg Allegheny

Tragic double shooting ties actress Louise Kellogg to McNabb

Louise Kellogg a member of the Alvin Joslyn theatrical company met pitcher McNabb on Fifth Avenue and both went to the Motel Hill, where a pistol battle left Kellogg fatally wounded and McNabb dead. An officer described a ghastly scene as Kellogg was taken to the hospital and McNabb to the morgue. Kellogg's legal name is Mrs. R. E. Rockwall, wife of the California Baseball League president, with ties to Seattle and Braddock.

Louise Kellogg Alvin Joslin Priesnound Total Biffil Smith Hold Street Pitcher McNab Elih Loclw Kellogg Honda McNabb Alvin Joslyn New York Bea Mra R. E. Rockwall Seattle Wash Kallogur-wanter Braddock Thin City Lonise Kellogg Mra W. E. Rockwall California Base Bail League Gillen Miss Kellogg McNab Mias Kelloge

Sleigh Collision Injures Twenty In Steelton Night Crash

A large sleigh with twenty young people stalled on Citizens Street Railway tracks in Steelton last night. A train approached at speed and struck the sleigh as riders shouted to stop. the impact split the sleigh, injuring Miss Simmons whose condition was serious, with several others hurt.

Haven Pay Citizens’ Street Railway Steelton Cara Atruck Miss Simmons

Syndicate Plans 810000 Bid For Corbett Jackson Fight

Riovaro Feb 28 The Mount Cle mpos ayodicate telegraphed Par son Davies it is prepared to put up 10000 cash guarantees of its ability to bring off the Corbett Jackson fight. A syndicate of Salamanca plans to stage the bout on the Indian reservation near there with no state jurisdiction. The syndicate will allow gate receipts up to 40000 for the fighters.

Riovaro Mount Clempos Ayodicate Davies Corbett Jackson Aasyndicate of Salmanca

Bullets Fly at Spillcorn Creek Fracas Fatality Report

A Sunday frolic at Spillcorn Creek near Asmevillg ends in a deadly shooting. Geo Henwley instructs his wife to return home, Riley Shelton Jr. pleads to stay, a fight erupts, and a bullet hits Shelton in the heart. Shelton returns fire as Henwley flees into the woods and is believed mortally wounded.

Spillcorn Geo Henwley Riley Shelton, Jr Mra Shea Henley Shelton Hensley

Marital Blackmail Case Surfaces in Fort Wowry

Thomas L Lyle a dry goods salesman files for divorce alleging on February 4 he was pressed to marry Mrs. B Fontefour who allegedly drew a pistol at him while a minister, described as weak for, arrived. The incident centers on a coercive marriage attempt in Pister's Point Fort Wowry Texas.

Fort Wowry Tex Thomas L Lyle Mra. B. Fontefour

Marriage Void Claim Tangles Delayed Reunion

The petitioner seeks a voiding of a marriage claiming he has not seen his spouse since the ceremony and faced threats of instant death. Rev J Morgan Wells who officiated states both parties were willing. The grand jury is investigating the case.

Belng J. Morgan Wells Aiga

Dynamite Bomb Shakes Thin City Streets

Explosion near midnight rocks Tancadren Pa as a dynamite bomb detonates on a porch in Hakura tenements. Luther Maenlur witnesses a man lighting a match before fleeing down Grant Street. The blast shatters a residence, barely missing a fatal outcome for the Baker family and prompting a third such attempt in four weeks.

Tancadren Cily Luther Maenlur Revenue Office North Lime Priest Grant Welntty Uasaler Hakura Tenidenes Oxae Wil Daniuawed Thisda Honrv

Contralto Mme Patey Dies After Encore in Sheffield

Distinguished contralto Mme Janet Manuel Patey died in Sheffield after finishing a provincial tour. Born in London she debuted in Birmingham and sang at Worcester festival before a 1871 professional tour of the United States. She fainted after an encore and did not regain consciousness.

Mme Patey Diew Losnon Fuk Janet Manuel Patey Sheffield Banka Allan Water London Noel Birmingham Ale Worcester Waite States

Burr of St Louis Charged With Bank Embezzlement

William Burr of St Louis is accused of embezzling funds from the St Louis national bank. Investigations found a shortage of 107000 with over 40000 in gilded securities traced to Burr. A warrant was sworn out for his arrest on the embezzlement charges.

Levin St. Louis National Bank William E. Burr Barr Bath

Proach Canadians Stirred Over Northwest School Question

In Avene on February 25 the Verite journal denounces ongoing prosecutions driving coreligionists from the northwest. It calls for either strict adherence to confederation rights or leaving the confederation, arguing there is no middle ground for men of heart.

Avene

Turbulent City Dwellers and Sudden Disasters Highlight News

Report covers alarm at Wortils fair with armed guards and a shout of fire, miners flocking to Albuquerque fields, earthquakes striking Bouton Harbor Michigan, a Crooklyn bridge move due to danger, Paris bound passengers reaching New York after a rider break, and political and crime items including a failed woman's suffrage amendment vote, a Seattle contractor's suicide, public receptions for ex-president Harrison, a murder accusation, forgery arrests in Chicago, and bank receiverships.

Wortils Fair Wil Guia Ian Poor Lot Alice Hewtt Wejock Wadeline Bouton Harbor Mich Crooklyn Paris New York Anrania Berlin Senate Nave Winwife White Seattle Alot J Holt Harrison Kansas City Harriet Mrazor A. I. Havens Nicholas County W. Va

Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building Midwinter International Exposition

The event features a grand exposition highlighting manufacturing feats and liberal arts displays. Prominent exhibitors from local industries present innovations, crafts, and scholarly presentations. Visitors gain insight into regional economy and culture during the midwinter period.

Mine disaster in Frackville traps seven workers

In Pennsylvania a Western Frackville mine shaft collapse traps seven miners in the Boston Run mine gangway. Rescuers report five men Lewis White Charles Molten Elwood Mingle James Kramer and William Eirevine remain imprisoned as efforts continue to clear debris and reach them. A crowd gathers near the shaft as rescue teams work through the night.

Oston Trn Ashort Join Joe Wicks Lewis White Charles Molten Elwood Mingle James Kramer William Eirevine Frackville Minete Tien Boston Row Mahanoy Shenandoah Boston Ran

Thurietta Sails Lost After Four Weeks at Sea

The schooner Thurietta, leaving four men on a Georges Bank handling trip, was abandoned by owners Mesira Oakes and Porter after reaching Crnso Jan 3 for Walt. No further word has come. she reportedly foundered with a crew of fourteen. The Henrietta is noted as 7485 tons, built in Essex in specific year.

Lowtio Gloucesrain Mas Thurietta Essex Loncester Mataal

German Experts Declare Against Our Manner of Innepration

A 24-Ata meeting of the Farmers' League featured Prof. Mueller and Herr Werner, director of the agricultural high school, denying the impact of American note. They based judgments on studies in Chicago and suggested government action may follow their reports.

Buriix Pol Farmere’ League Profomor Mueller Herr Werner Chicago Mueller Werner

James Wilton Medill Obituary Notice

James Wilton Medill of the Interstate Commerce Commission died at Creston, Iowa, this morning. Born March 24, 1831 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, he was a Miami University law student and attended by ex President Harrigan. He served in the 43rd and 44th Congresses, declined reelection and was appointed railroad commissioner by Governor Crear.

John Y McKane Rejects Delay to Sing Sing Prison

John Y. McKane testified before Justice Sutherland at 2 o'clock and declared he would proceed to Sing Sing immediately. He said he planned to bid farewell to his wife and would not delay further, then proceed to prison.

John Kane Sutherland Sing Sing Elay Brooklyn

Murder Skirmish In Rinneway Pa Ends In Fatality

In Rinneway Pa on February 28 Charlea McCawley aged years was killed on main street after a dispute over wages with HO Taylor a prosperous lumberman. Taylor driving a buggy stopped when McCawley claimed wages and a fight broke out. Witnesses say McCawley pulled Taylor from the buggy and Taylor kicked him to death. Taylor was arrested.

Taylor Enda Rinneway Charlea McCawley HO Taylor Taylor McCawley

Pugilists at the Bar in Jacksonville Trial

The criminal court of record in Jacksonville convened for the Corbett versus Mitchell trial. Several defendants from the Duval Athletic club faced arraignment as jurors began being selected, with five jurors qualified by 7 PM and expectation of acquittal prevailing among observers. Attorney General Lamour attended to assist the prosecution.

Jacksonville Eli Criminal Court of Record Corbett Mitchell Bofere Jon Veadig J. E.T. Bowden Harry Magonn Charles KE. Richardson Lon Bibler Rohl Meg Millan J. EF. Blake Duval Athletic Club Billy Thompson William A. Lrady William A. Lrady Ue Alileras and Abettora Charles Mitchell John I. Hartridge Lamour

Signor Crispi Explains State of Siege in Sicily

In the chamber of deputies Signor Crispi outlined government reasons for proclaiming a state of siege in Sicily. He cited Massa Di Carrara documents showing socialist anarchist plots aiming at a large revolution. He said leaders were flocking to Marseilles meeting and that promises to peasants to divide lands were planned. The government seized anarchists property and documents after the revelations.

Sicily Rome Chamber of Deputies Signor Crispi Massa di Carrara Marseilles

Lost on the Banks A Fishing Steamer Abandons Four Crew

The Resolute reports four crew members Travy Preston William Ferguson Alexander Stewart and Augustus Christensen went adrift from the roaster during a trawl a heavy gale struck the ship and it is feared they are drowned two other crewmen who attended the trainer were picked up by the schooner Isle of Greenlonf.

Giercesten Resolute Travy Preston William Ferguson Alexander Stewart Augustus Christensen Izaie J Geeenlonf

Judge Brubaker's Cane Decision At Kennedy Case

Judge Brubaker rules in a Kennedy case involving alleged crookedness of attorney G C Kennedy. The decision states the employer of a dishonest lawyer must answer for wrongdoing. Kennedy allegedly pocketed mortgage cash from Mrs Sirahines, with the court denying a petition to strike the traveler.

Brubakers Kennedy

Arrangements for Charley Salyards Hanging Complete

The execution of condemned murderer Charley Salyards is set for tomorrow. The gallows were moved to the prison yard and tested this afternoon. Salyards has partially recovered from the attempted suicide and asked for clergy who attended him.

Charley Salyards Huicile

New York Legislature Proposes Harsh Tattoo and Body Disfigurement Laws

In Annyay on February 28 Senator Coggeshall introduced a bill to make hanging to athode or colleges a misdemeanor and another measure to deem tattooing or disfiguring the body by nitrate of silver or similar substances a crime of the degree mayhem.

Annany Coggeshall

NY Man Dies After Railway Incident

Stefan Tiss of New York dies in a hospital from a spine fracture allegedly caused by a railroad official as he attempted to derail a moving train. The United States embassy is investigating the matter.

Stefan Tiss New York Alivard

Forecast for Thursday in Pennsylvania and nearby regions

Weather forecast for Thursday covers western Pennsylvania with fair to partly cloudy conditions. Strong west to southwestern winds shift through the day, followed by increasing clouds in the south with continued southerly winds.

Wasninegron Pol Thirsiay Kordastern Pennsylvania Fair

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