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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1894

Page

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Sherman Speaks Against Seigniorage Bill in Senate Debate

In Washington, March, Senator Sherman, Ohio, argues the seigniorage bill breaches public faith and risks unlimited paper money. He contends no profit exists from silver bullion, warns of bi metal instability, and questions the bill’s impact on treasury obligations and gold par value. House actions include passage of minor bills and district appropriations totaling over five million dollars.

Wasninotos D. C March & Fier Senate Allison Sherman Ohio Algo United States Treasury Treasury Department Unite States Nebraska Stiermay Harris Nnd Sayers Dem Richardson Usm Tenn Dockery Commission Council Cannon Post Office Department District of Columbia Pees Actiools Anl Messrs. Morao Rep. Mass Whesler Dem. Ala House

Seven Anarchists Detained by Paris Police

Paris reports seven anarchists arrested including the father of Martial Bourdin who died in the Greenwich Park bombing on February 15, as authorities crack down on radical action.

Paris Munber Martial Bourdin Greenwich Park London

Three Men Killed in Railroad Boiler Blast in Pennsylvania

A Lehigh Valley Railroad engine No. 469 hauling a coal train side tracked at Tannery station three miles below White, causing a boiler explosion that killed three men instantly.

Butler Wughes-Barrz, Pa March Lehigh Valley Railroad Tannery Station

Explosion on Engine Doors Engineer Dagan in Haven

An engineer Patrick Dagan leaving his engine near the telegraph station triggered an explosion. Fireman John Lenox Anuwiman from Long Island and brakemen Arthur Dotter and Edward Fox from White Haven were killed. The engine was wrecked.

Rising Suquehanna Flood Submerges West Bank at Wilkis Banne

The Suquehanna River near Wilkis-Banne PA continues to rise rapidly. The channel broke through early this morning and a large portion of the river’s west side is submerged this afternoon. Traffic by electric cars or vehicles to Kingston and other points has been abandoned for the time being. No major damage reported yet.

Wilkis-Banne Suequehanna River Kingston

Breckinridge Faces $250000 Suit For Seduction

Congress figure and Kentucky minister Colonel Breckinridge opens defense against Miss Madeline Pollard’s $250000 breach of promise and seduction suit. The case gathers Washington society attention as legal and political circles await testimony and possible postponements.

Washatox W. CP. Breckinridge Ailvertoneus Kentucky Madeline Pollard Dodge Brailley Orlers Boss Miai Pollard Meare Wilson Carlisle Colonel Breearidgge Ban Batterworth Ohio Totten Brackenridge Washington Madeline Vinton Pollard Madeline Breckinridge Pollard Breckinridge Aspmart Paul Thompson Nov ‘Totten Hedis Florida Jaa Brackinridgs Wrahington Keantnesy

Diverse 19th Century News Snippets From New Orleans to Nashville

A collection of brief items notes Tom Kinder of turdur dying from nervous excitement in New Orleans, Dan McIntyre ill in Montreal, and Dr. Arthur Doustron indicted for murder in Nashuns. Also listed are a Baltimore youth’s suicide, a NH Republican open letter, robbers targeting stock certificates, a NY court ruling dismissal in Soumnan will case, threats by Mather Fitzgerald, and a San Francisco case. Additional items mention a Fremont cotton mill sale, a GOP withdrawal by W. J. Roelker, sale of the Cincinnati Gazette to Perry Heath, and the Mississippi River rising over ten feet with no expected trouble.

New Orleans Tom Kinder Turdur Canada Dancan McIntyre Montreal Arthur Doustron Louis Abigail Hobart Nashuns N. E William P. King Baltimore Chandler Orderal Jovepl M. Archer New York Stock Exchange New York Supreme Court Mather Pitzgerald Fremont Neb Donnat J. d. Leek San Francisco Misa Alice Alderalay Deunivon Tex Harmony W. J. Roelker Provitenos Wetmore Cincinnati Commercial Gazette New York Capitaliste Perry S. Heath Washington Mississippi River

Indiana Battleship Indiana Returns From Successful Preliminary Trial

The Indiana, first of the new navy battleships, completed a five hour high speed trial with averages around 14 knots and showed minimal vibration. Crowds cheered as the ship returned to the Delaware breakwater and dockside, with officials predicting at least 16 knots on official trials and potential bonuses for speed above 15 knots.

Pinhapeirita Indiana Columbia Tio Indiana Delaware Cape May Conrae Air Prasanra Koota

Gaylord mine rescue makes record progress

March reports from Gaylord mine say rescuers advanced thirty two feet in a single day. Superintendent John B. Davis reached the fall of rock and guided men to a point where entombed workers were believed to be, but no signs of them were visible upon surfacing tonight.

Wirke-Danna Gaylord John B. Davis Rock and Goas

Monroe County Ships Negroes from Stroopsacne Toward Tanneravilly

Citizens decide to move Black residents from a camp near Tanneravilly amid farmer terror, with thirty men set to have fines paid and be shipped away at county expense tomorrow.

Stroopsacne Tanneravilly

Report Denies General Resumption in Connellsville Coke Region

In Pirrsnone Pennsylvania on March 8, reports of 6,000 men being rehired in the Connellsville coke region are false. Frick and McClure coke officials say operations will restart only if demand for coke rises.

Connellsville Pirrsnone Connellaville Big Frick and McClure Avena

Cronin Murder Case Update Emerges in May Context

A fragment mentioning Cronin murder and Cutcano references March and Daniel Coughlin as free man tonight, noting this as the first development since the morning of May 25. The readable text is sparse and unclear about specific actions or locations.

Cronin Cutcano Daniel Coughlinia

Chronology of Trial and Acquittal for Cronin Case

In 1880 a suspect stripped of gear faced arrest and earned liberty. A man convicted of murder and conspiracy serving a life term won no new trial due to errors, and after Joliet confinement, a jury found him not guilty in a fresh four month four day retrial concluding at 4 25 PM with three bailiffs present. The court noted he had no involvement in Cronin’s assassination.

Paracuss Supreme Court Joliet Senlipea Patrick Henry Cronin

Murder Case Against Professor Shortridge Heard

Mania Pa March 1 The case of Professor Swithing Shortridge charged with the murder of his wife was presented to the grand jury today with witnesses including Rev Dison Jones a brother and Mea Jones mother of the murdered woman. A true bill will likely be found but the prisoner in Norristown insane asylum cannot be moved at this time.

Mania Swithing Shortridge Dison Jones Mea Jones Norristown

Beaten by Angry Mob at Murray Silk Mill

A mob of about two thousand gathered in front of the Murray Silk mill at six pm. Frank Newkirk, a ribbon weaver who refused to strike, fought off attackers with a iron rod and brick, was rescued by two police officers, and escorted to the station amid volleying stones and bricks as the crowd pressed the mill entrance.

Jorrenson N. J. Marci Murray Frank Newkirk Newkirk Passaic Weaver

Rival Troupes Fight on Wabash Train Near Camp Point

A small riot broke out on the Wabash train from Quincy between male members of the Ol Kentucky and Under the City Lamps companies. They fought near Camp Point after leaving Quincy for Jacksonville. One participant carried a knife and others were struck with a wood implement amid long standing bad blood between the groups.

Quescy Quincy Ol Kentucky Jacksonville Camp Point Here

Relapse Weakens Louis Kossuth After Illness

The report states Louis Kossuth has suffered a relapse and is now gravely weak, with renewed health concerns noted by observers. Koenath Hae a Relapaa, Turi, Mareh references appear as uncertain text in the fragment.

Koenath Turi Mareh Louis Kossuth

Multiple incidents and crimes reported across Pennsylvania

A scrambled summary notes boiler explosions near McDonald killing one man, a near-dismembering accident at Allentown, a murder arrest in Pittsburg, floods affecting lumber camps, a building association burn and a jail detention, postmaster appointments, a large mill fire in Altuota, a Delaware county raccoon capture, warrants for a Reading sergeant, a true bill in Chester murder case, a Reading rail mill restart, and a Presbyterian Banner editor declining a state post after James H. Scott's death.

Pottavillo Rowling Charles P. Derrick Pennsylvania Stoves Randolph McMullin Altuota Quackenboy Reading Hannah Richardson Grant Jamon Fivon John Saunders Ochester Reading Railing Will Company Ronning Allison Presbyterian Banner Atite Eharlton James HB. Scott Pittsburg Pattison

Features of the Bill Delayed Tariff Changes and Miscellaneous Provisions

The text outlines postponement of a bill for another month with unchanged tobacco provisions and reduced duties on umbrellas and parasols. It notes the Wilken tariff date shift from June 1 to June 30, 181d, and lists multiple ad valorem tax changes including paper, parchment, firecrackers, gunpowder, matches, fur, data materials, pencils, clay pipes, and umbrellas with varied percentage rates.

Wastisarox United Reds Negate Committee

Riot over unpopular schoolmaster erupts in Comblain Au-Pont

A riot broke out in Comblain Au-Pont, Liegenny province, as residents protested the appointment of an unpopular schoolmaster. The burgomaster ordered fire after the crowd refused to disperse. two were killed and many injured as the mob clashed with police and military units.

Bresskes Comblain Au- Pont Liegenny

Quiet Reigns At Eagle As Militia Withdraws

Company K of the state militia arrived in Eagle WV after governor orders. two other companies stay on indefinitely. Montgomery cheers the departure as calm returns. United Mine Workers confer with Captain Page and the sheriff denouncing the riot and pledging aid to arrest rioters as the strike nears an end and a general return-to-work movement begins.

Crhannestox W.va

Cowboy Gormley Returns to Chicago with His Wife

Gertrude Rosen daughter of A R Rosen disappeared Monday night and returned to Chicago with Andy Gormley the cowboy formerly with Buffalo Bill show. Her husband was immediately arrested in connection and remained cool. They were wed by a Milwaukee justice.

Crwano Gertrude Rosen A R Rosen Chicago Andy Gormley Milwaukee

Alderman Rules for Trainmen Pay After Induced Quit Claim

An Alderman in Easton ruled in favor of thirty five Lehigh Valley Railroad trainmen who claimed they were induced by the Order of Railway Trainmen to quit. Alderman Young awarded each man one month’s pay.

Zella to Tread Boards in Theatre Return

Theatrical star Mare and Misa Zila Nicolane, noted for a £40,000 check dispute with George Gould, plans a staged comeback. Arrangements were finalized yesterday to launch a new engagement after the dispute in New York.

New York Mare Misa Zila Nicolane George Gould Thas

Manager Keith and Miss Nicolaus Visit Theatre Contract

Miss Nicolaus visited Koster and Biala and was refused by spokesman Mr Koster who said the theater is not a museum and declined the suggestion. The party left and later closed with Mr Keith. The contract runs ten weeks at 300 dollars per week starting April 1.

Keith Nicolaus Koster & Biala Koster Mr. Koster Bagin

Careless Handling of Explosive On Walroa Steamer

A dynamite explosion on the sealing steamer Walroa at Greenapond killed two crewmen and seriously injured a third while dynamite was used to break ice. The vessel suffered serious damage and the harbor remained closed for ice clearance.

St. Jones N. F Mureh Greenapond Wlarus

Bomb explosion rocks Rome near chamber of deputies

An evening blast in front of the Camera Di Deputati wounded several and caused panic around the chamber of deputies. Police chased suspects as troops patrolled nearby streets and the area remained on high alert.

Camera di Deputati Chamber of Deputies Camera di Depotati

Convention of Workingmen Move to Protest Wilson Bill

A movement to hold a Washington convention of workingmen on April 6 and 7 to protest the Wilson bill by the senate was launched here tonight. Delegates from about fifty large city manufacturing firms, employing around 20 000 workers, have joined the effort.

Valous Awais Washington Uigwin Senate

Pottsville State League Team Formed as Stock Company

Pottsville Pa March The Pottsville State league team has been formed into a stock company with A J Cochran as president John F Smith of Bristol is the manager The State League association will hold it a next meeting in Pottsville on April and elect the umpires.

Pottsville A. J. Cochran John F. Smith Bristol State League Association

Mill Creek Hotel Fire Destroys Williams Inn

A mill creek hotel owned by Thomas Williams burned to the ground at midnight in Wilkes Barre district. The blaze caused about ten thousand dollars in damage and was only partially insured. The cause remains unknown and no injuries are reported.

Wilkes-Bannn Thomas Williams Mill Creek

Argentine Government Eyes 7 25 Million Savings

Economies totaling 7 25 million will be made by the Argentine government. Italian deputies reject a bill for a World’s fair at Rome in 1805. Few American artists are represented in the International Art Exhibition at Venice. Dr Miquel quotes a major financial measure while ex premier Gladstone’s dealings are noted. Bengal and Madras merchants urge the Indian government to resist cotton yarn and fabric import duty exemptions.

Rome America Tnternations Veitina Miquel Prussia Atyles Gladshone George Armistead Hwneckerai Centre Scotland Glad. Atone Vinit Bengal Madrad

Cleveland and Schofield to Review Knights of Pythias Next August

The article notes President Cleveland and Major General Schofield promising a review of the Knights of Pythias in August. It also mentions the Second Comptroller Mansur deciding government payment at 82.40 per ton for cannon dent shipments from Washington to San Francisco and a proposal by Senator Wilson related to a railroad penalty on an unspecified party.

Cleveland Schofild Knights of Pythide Mansur Washington San Froncisco Lisa Wilson Sealpor’ Asa

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions

Washington reports Friday outlook for eastern Pennsylvania is fair with variable winds. Western Pennsylvania should see fair skies and warmer conditions with southeast winds developing Friday night.

Washington Pennsylvania

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