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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1894

Page

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Grand Army encampment closes with banquet and elections

The Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania encampment concluded with a closing banquet for 1500 at the Third Regiment Armory. Commander-in-Chief Adams praised the department and officers were installed, with 45 delegates elected for the national encampment in Pittsburg.

Wilkes-Barre Adams Painapenritia Grand Army of the Republic Boston Department of Pennsylvania Council of Administration Nations JL Dunn Titusville Levi Wo Shengle Norristown John Maxwell O C. Bosbyshell William Einsley James Morrison Abraham Levering Charles A. Suydam Harry White Thomas Lees Union League Grand Army Wilkes Burra Third Regiment Louis Wagner Phiadelphia Wagner Adama Lynn Maas Hutha Plesen Horace Porter New York United States of Americas Pattison Commonwealth of Pennaylana Gobin Edwin Stewart Philadelpha Josiah J. Hicks Altoona Cummings Tidtonte Fred J. Amsn Scranton T. Borchers Warren Theo F Center May Beaver Falls J. FF. Osler Shamokin J. A. BE. Reed Lancaster James K. Thompson Alleghany City George L Warren Philadelphia Edward Walton G. R. Harry Davis Edward Pishor Pittsburg A. S. Greenfield Oil City AL AL Ghoerst Lebanon Frank T. Holden B. G. Loach Schuylkill Haven James Mo Cormick R. M. Meegser Phillipsburg Wendell Miller James Peters Latrobe L. D. Shearer G. W. Wright Mercer Jatin & Wella Erie Charles M. Betz Philadel Pete W. Forno Kittanning Will- H. German Reading

Grover Killed the Bear Trophy Tells of Presidential Markmanship

From Norfok Virginia dated March 2 a report notes no news of the presidential party since yesterday forenoon. It mentions a handsome bear pelt destined for the White House as a trophy reflecting the president's markmanship.

Norfock Roanoke Cleveland

Carnegie Company Fined Over Armor Plate Contracts

Washington reports that the Carnegie Steel Company faced damages of 14,104,844 dollars after an investigation found irregularities in armor plate production for navy ships. The inquiry determined contractors met specs overall but some portions failed to meet the highest standards.

Washington Marcel Carnegie Company Carnegie Steel Company, Limited Pittsburg Che Carnegie Stel Company Wie Carnegie Europe Wilson

Louise Kellogg Rockwell Dies After Hotel Eiffel Shooting

Mrs Louise Rockwell known actress Louise Kellogg died at Pittsburg hospital after being shot by BE J McNabb in the Hotel Eiffel on Wednesday evening. Her husband Pittsning was en route as relief came too late. her mother Mrs Lewis of Braddock was at her side during the final hours.

Pittsning Mra Louise Rockwell Louise Kellogg Eiffel BE J. McNabb Mra Lewis Braddock Dangher

Anarchists Arrested in Paris and Global Dispatches

The Bouse reports twenty one anarchists arrested in Paris yesterday. A Paris frontier fight recounts Prussian and Russian troops clashing along the border. Montevideo dispatch notes M Florauri elected president of Argentina, serving a prior term twenty years ago. Julia Darthelemey-Saint-Hilaing, ex foreign minister and noted student of Plato and Aristotle, is gravely ill in Paris. The Pope is greeted by cardinals in Rome on the sixteenth anniversary of his coronation.

Bouse Paris Montevideo M. Fllauri Peaterony Arogony Julia Darthelemey-Saint-Hilaing Paria Rome

Investigation of canal work proposal raises questions

A report notes Congressman Geary of California urged canal work plans. Secretary Herbert appoints a son of Thomas F. Kimmins of Easton, Pennsylvania as a typewriter and clerk at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The move ties to naval administration and Iverson policy, with a line item of 1,000 in the record.

Geary California Herbert Thomas F. Kimmnns Easton Cracipal Shipyard Philadelphia Naval of Iverson

Powder Mill Explosion At Repauno Works

A catastrophic blast at Repauno Chemical works in Paintspro or near Thompsons Point destroys part of the nitro glycerine building. Levi Ivins is killed while five workers had just left. Windows shatter for miles and security patrols guard the danger line. This is the plant’s second explosion in nine years with five people killed previously.

Paintsporo N. J Repauno Chemical Works Thompson's Point Levi Ivins Atlas Lavi Ivins Lamont Dupont Wilmington Del

Assistant Secretary Reynolds Covers Meritorious Claimants

March 2 Wastixotos Assistant Secretary Reynolds decided a case for Maury E. widow of Samuel I Walker. Walker served two terms. killed during second term though not in line of duty. Decision holds death in second term can be deemed equivalent to an honorable discharge under the circumstances.

Reynolds Wastixotos Maury E Samuel IL Walker Walker Raynolds

Reed sentences McNally murderer of his daughter

Tadge Reed in the court of oyer and terminer today after hearing evidence found Peter McNally guilty of murder in the second degree. He was sentenced to a maximum of twenty years in prison.

Tadge Reed Court of Oyer and Terminer Peter McNally Galliny

Mine rescue at Gaylord mine tested by rumor

Reports from Witves-Baren say a minor current suggested a test at the Gaylord mine but no truth to it. Rescuers are still at work and the question remains whether the bodies will ever be recovered.

Witves-Baren Gaylord Acon

Silk Weavers Strike Expands at Paterson

Forty more silk weavers walk out in Paterson New Jersey today joining the 2000 silk ribbon workers already on strike. Officials say additional absences may follow as dispute over conditions and pay widens the walkout.

Paterson New York March N. J

Outlook Encouraging Despite Mixed Financial Signals

New York March 2 R G Don Co weekly review notes cautious optimism amid limited business risk in stocks and a growing demand as dealer stocks shrink. Seigniorage, wages, and silver fluctuations affect markets but failures decline. past week US failures total 264 with Canada at 42, signaling durable if uneven improvement.

New York R. G. Don & Co United States Canada

Battle Between Tramps Near Tyrone Pennsylvania

A fight between tramps near Tyrone Pennsylvania on March 2 left William Jones badly wounded by gunfire and Joan McKamma of Reniling seriously injured. A body was found on the tracks and a participant named John McKamma of Reading was arrested at Tyrone. The two injured were sent to Hollidaysburg county almshouse. five more tramps were detained.

Tyrone Aroosa William Jones Joan McKamma Reniling Middle Division Altoona John McKamma Reading Hollidaysburg

Important suit over 200000 worth of coal

The Algonquin Coal company sues the Delaware and Hudson Canal company, also known as Northern Coal and Iron, in a civil case tried in Willie Barre Winkes Barrie. The dispute concerns coal valued at 200000 or more and centers on land near Mill Creek four miles from the court.

Willie Barre Winkes-Barrie Algonquin Coal Company Northern Coal and Iron Company Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Mill Creek

Mob at Stroudsburg Jail Ends with Arrests and Threats

A 500 person mob gathered at Monroe county jail to lynch Richard Paryear the alleged murderer. Deputies defended the jail as attackers battered doors and clubs caused injuries. James Wilson was arrested and jailed for leading the assault. Officials warned of possible future plots and pledged to resist mob action.

Strouduburg John B Storm Williams Weller Stroudsburg Edinger James Wilson Henry McLinkey Jackson

Death of a Soldier Col. J. Wheatley Awl at 62

A prominent citizen and soldier Col. J Wheatley Awl died suddenly this afternoon from apoplexy while talking with his brother. His death follows the earlier passing of Col. W W Jennings within days. Awl was 62 and had a notable record in the ithani Let regiments.

Hannisaved San Col. J. Weatley Awl W. W. Jennings Ithani Awl

Gladstone Informs Queen of Retirement Plan

Gladstone told the queen he intended to retire from office after an audience at Loxpon before dinner. The formal resignation may be delayed until after the queen's meeting of the council tomorrow.

Loxpon Gladstone

Drowning Tragedy in Commonwealth Creek Rescue Heroic Son

Francis Fryer aged 15 residing at Green Lane drowned last evening in Perkinten creek while attempting to save his father who broke through ice. His act saved his father but cost the boy his life. Pension certificates issued to several individuals across Pennsylvania include Clayton Comstock Erie and Maria Evans Bradford. J C Prollett appointed postmaster at Wysex Bradford county.

Francis Fryer Green Lane Perkinten Pennsylvania Clayton Comstock Erie George W. Feinbee Kizer Lackawanna Phil J. Snyder Jermyn Maria Evans Bradford

Grow Returns to House as Sworn-In Representative

A sub committee of the Committee on Public Buildings is authorized to visit Chicago and investigate public buildings. In the stir, Gilusia A Grow is sworn in as representative at large from Pennsylvania after a long absence dating to the Civil War era. The session features a heated exchange between J Meredith and F Funk over allegations of perjury and dereliction of duty.

Committee On Public Buildings Chicago Meridith Marquis of Queensbury Wasutserox Holman Gilusia A. Grow Grow Pennsylvania Speaker Crisp Adams Quige New York Meredith Dem Fank Tiinole J. Meredith Funk Crisp House Committee On

Murder by a mob shocks Bolivia over a traitor general

Reports from Urjuul claim General Daze was killed by a mob after absconding with Bolivian treasury funds. The exile and betrayal news follows his European exile during the Crillian war, with millions of bolivianos rumored to be lost in Paris and Tehran.

Bolivia LaPase Neva General Daze Urjuul General Dana Europe Paris Pano

United States Cruiser to Protect Armenians in Syria

Paris dispatch says the cruiser Chicago has been ordered to Iskanderun in northern Syria to watch over two imprisoned Americans of Armenian birth. A commission will also be sent to Seevar to investigate the governor’s arrest of an American doctor of Armenian parentage.

Paris Constantinople Chicago Iskanderom Syria Seevar

Louisiana criminals hanged at Baton Rouge for robbery murders

Now On.eass March 2 Dave John on and Mansfield Washington were hanged at Baton Rouge at ten minutes past ten this afternoon. Both men refused to speak on the scaffold. They were convicted of murder during robberies, one case involving Professor Van Hofs in Ascension Parish and another involving Contractor Mike Kain in East Baton Rouge last year.

Eass Dave Johnon Mansfield Washington Baton Rouge Professor van Hofs Ascension Parish Mike Kain East Baton Rouge

Woman chosen president of Ladton AR Branch G A R

The Grand Army of the Republic ladies elect Mrs Julia P Shade MD of Philadelphia as president with Mrs Mary Houck of Reading as sole opponent. The event took place on March 2.

The Ladton’ar PuHinaperruta

Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Regions

March 2 forecast for Saturday. Eastern Pennsylvania: clear and slightly colder with winds becoming variable. Western Pennsylvania: late snow flurries on the lake with variable winds turning to the south.

Penneylvania Pennsylvania

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