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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1894

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Debates Loom Over Bland Seigniorage Bill and Civil Setbacks

In Washington the Bland seigniorage bill faces a tight, multi day schedule with votes on amendments and final passage. The sundry civil bill, a key omnibus, aims to absorb all remaining federal appropriations while shaping major provisions for public buildings costs and military history projects. Eulogies are planned Friday for W H Encohe of Ohio's Eighth District.

Hoke Smith Secretary of the Treasury Kanasa City Quiiba St. Paul Sioux City Endeta Revenue Service Secretary of War Chattanooga Army of the Tenneases National Military Park Board of Managers Soldiers' Home Inspector General's Department Committee On Indian Affairs New York Chicago Oniaba W. H Encohe Onio

Death by Despondence Shrouds Orange Dentist Case

George O. Mowbray a 4th district dentist in Orange New Jersey died at Orange Memorial Hospital after being found unconscious in his office Saturday. Doctors attributed apoplectic death though some suspect self poisoning due to his despondency. He recently moved from Meadville Pennsylvania seeking a license but failed the state dental exam. He left a widow and daughter in Meadville.

Orange N. J George O. Mowbray Orange Memorial Hospital Mowbray Meadville New Jersey State Dental

Suffering from melancholia Jacob Smith shoots himself

Jacob Smith, long blind, shot himself in the head amid an attack of melancholia in Lancaster. Former Coatesville gas works employee, he had lost his night duties there. He leaves a wife and five children.

Lancaster Jacob Smith Coatesville

Debate on the Russian treaty and German draft dispute

March 11 Bertis The Russian treaty debate drew a crowded house with sharp exchanges. Von Caprivi and von Bieberstein answered attacks while agrarians invoked loyalty to the emperor. Many votes went independent and Count Herbert Bismarck voted No. The U S embassy secured the release of American citizen Sieg fried Apt from a German recruiting depot after he protested compulsory service.

Bertis von Caprivi Freiherr Marechal von Bieberstein Germany Russia Europa Buiters Herbert Bismarck United States Wauccesaf Rdacna Siegfried Apt Berlin Abassador Kanyon Folse Apt Ian Citizens

Methodist Conference Activities Across Easton Pa

Easton events include a love feast at Able Opera House with a sermon by Rev Bishop E G Andrews and ordination of deacons, followed by elders. Philadelphia Sabbath Association services in Phillipsburg Ortygia Hall with notable speakers. Evening services at Brainerd Union Presbyterian Church and Second Strait Church with multiple church leaders. Grand Army of the Republic veterans attend a Lafayette Post event at Able Opera House. Crowd draws veterans from Lehigh Valley. special train arranged.

Hov H. A Batz Drew Theological Seminary W. N. Ashman The Orphand Court Philadelphia L. A. Fernley Shultz Phillipsburg Brainerd Union Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Association Easton S W. Sayers Department Chapinion Lehigh Valley

Delong Son Arrested for Forgery in Lancaster

E H Delong of this city reports his 18 year old son was arrested in Lancaster on forgery charges. He claims the boy left home two weeks ago and is not responsible, saying others are influencing him and he will not bear the actions.

Mr. Delong Delong Lancaster Renaonot E. H. Delong

Rev J Shambach Faces Church Access Dispute

In York on March 11 Rev J Shambach appointed to Bethlehem Church pastorate tried to enter the church to preach but trustees barred him amid a church in conmension of the Extheriten. His rival Rev J M Schia­genhaus led services in the church while Shambach conducted from the parsonage. Await court decision on the evangelical dispute.

Shambach York J. Shambach Bethlehem Church Duke Hast Prospect J. M. Schiagenhaus

Miners Vote for Work Reduction at Ouer SaSavineyville

Miners at Sainneville hive decided to return to work under a price reduction in effect Monday morning. The action affects about 400 men after officers notified workers yesterday.

Sainneville Hive Ouer Saavineyville

British at Bluefields confirms landing of British at Maefields

Savanson Ga March 11 The arrival of the British steamer Elliot with Captain A Brown confirms the landing of British troops at Bluefields in the Mosquito Reserve No fighting occurred from March 1 to March 4 though Nicaraguans protested The Elliot passed the wrecked US brig Kearage near Roncador Reef and reported the ship largely wrecked with no salvaged masts or upper structures.

Savanson Maefields Mosquito Reservation Elliot A. Brown Bluefielda Marehd Sho Dinefield Bluefields Mosquite Tomas Brown Ays Eliot Charja Elliot Anya

Vigilantes Shoot Man During Standoff in Frankfort

In Frankfort Indiana on March 11 John Rodgers was shot and killed by a vigilante after a raid on War ren Thompson’s house. Fifteen vigilants surrounded Rodgers’ dwelling and waited for developments. About 11 o’clock Rodgers appeared with stolen funds, drew a revolver, and was fatally shot as he attempted to resist.

Frankfort Ind John Rodgers Warren Thompson Wate Rodgers Rodgers

Trade Federation Urges Ban on Non-Union Cigars

At the annual meeting in Minuyinte New Jersey labor unions push a resolution to discountenance sale of non union made cigars. Delegates from all liberal unions were urged to have similar action passed by their locals as dealers protest stock on hand.

Minuyinte N. J Trade Federation Thin City

Graves Decorated for Revolutionista Anniversary

On March 11 Viessa commemorates the March revolution of 1845 with more than twenty thousand workers visiting burial places of revolutionistas who were shot and laid wreaths on their graves.

Viessa

California Health Seeks Sparks From Telegraph in Reid Case

Whitelaw Reid seeks health restoration in California amid a jumble of legal and political news. A New York syndicate bought a complex conspiracy involving estimates about Preavott and Epiphany Baptist church as Rev. Dr. G Lorimer is named.

Brooklyn Carvolie Seld Ani Diad

Notable Deaths and Local Notables Across Several States

At Stockton Caldawen S Walker a Hotold acount and David King a noted New York club man aged 55. Cardinal Francesco aite Parveciani at Rome aged HM. Professor Emil Baur horticulturist at Ann Arbor MI and George Cooper Connor eminent Masonic author at Chattanooga TN. Prothonotary D A B Schoondi died at the hotel Sonn at Keading yesterday morning of typhoid fever aged old years. John Shelton Davidson twelve years grand master mason of Georgia died suddenly at Augusta GA of heart failure. At Holidaysburg Benjamin L Hewitt former state legislator and speaker of the house during the session of 181-8. He graduated Princeton College in 18M and was admitted to the bar two years later. He served in the army during the late war as paymaster.

David King New York Cardinal Francesco Aite Parveciani Rome Emil Baur Ann Harbor Mio Anddenty George Cooper Connor Chattanooga Tenn D. A. B. Schoondi Sonn Keading John Shelton Davidson Maton Georgia Augusta Holidaysburg Benjamin L. Hewitt Bonn Legisature Princeton College

Perilous voyage of Briscoe crew rescued at sea

First mate Mackey and four men aboard the Briscoe, exhausted and hungry, were picked up near the Cape Race Signal Station after days adrift. The Briscoe, from Hamburg, faced severe weather and coal shortages since leaving Queenstown, with Alunda and Virginia Lake seeking to tow and locate the disabled liner.

Totay King Cape Rave Mackey Briscoe Hamburg Dee. S Queenstown Dan Alunda Halifax London So’elowk Lgrsbai Cosi Virginia Lake Trepassey Briscow New York Nilent

Court Names Five Thousand Dollar Alleged Embezzlement

John F. Mower of Philadelphia formerly an officer of the Reverting Fund Assurance association sues Rev. Henry V. Mohn of Mobusville for alleged misappropriation of 5000 dollars. Mohn denies the charges and is president of the company.

Reapisa Mareh Jr John F. Mower Philadelphia Reverting Fund Assurance Association Reading Bag Henry V. Mohn Mobusville Chessfociation Mohn

Oil Strike Near Canisteo Unearths Light Green Petroleum

Oil was struck at a depth of 825 feet near Canisteo by Cantatoo Oil and Giada company, four miles from the village toward Greenwood. The oil is very light green clear water and of the consistency of lamp oil, burns freely without a wick, and appears to have greater illuminating power than refined petroleum.

Canisteo, N Cantatoo Oil Giada Company

Kossuth's Condition Deteriorates After Illness

Tonin Mirehtt notes Kossuth is losing strength and shows signs of weakness. He fears the strain of activity will worsen dyspepsia bronchitis and fever. Medical staff monitor the condition closely in the absence of clear improvement.

Tonin, Mirehtt Laury Kossuth Tie Dyspepsiv Bronvhitie Aver

Senator Quay Predicts Congress Will Sit Till August

Wafted from Washington, Quay says Congress will remain in session until August. The Coast Guard contract for rescuing the Koarsarge was awarded to the Boston Towboat Company of Histon. The vice president has left for North Carolina with Mrs. Stevenson who is not in good health. It is alleged Whites resignation was hastened by President Cleveland hinting that a Supreme Court judge talks too much sugar on his own.

Senator Quay Boston Towboat Company Histon Vice Provident North Carolina Stevenson Whites Cleveland Supreme Court

National Republican League Convention Planned in Denver

The annual National Republican League convention will meet in Denver on March 25 for several days and debate representation ratios six delegates at large per state four per district and one per college club. The gathering aims to adopt a platform and campaign plan for November while judging Democratic policy and criticizing tariff and treasury management. The event is led by President William W. Tracey and Secretary Alf Humphrey with over two thousand delegates expected.

Curteago National Républican League Denver Dane Norrow Maya League National League Democratic Party William W. Tracey Ilinois Alf. Humphrey Aldo

Mulatto Woman Found Hanged Near Little Rock

A local report says a mulatto woman was found hanging from a tree on a road between Little Rock and Marche. A card pinned beneath the neck warned that anyone who disturbs the body would meet the same fate. Authorities plan a thorough investigation starting tomorrow.

Mewrnis Tenn Maretti Littleous Ark Little Rock Marche

Assassins Shoot Hartford Man for Money

Robert H. Peck aged 27 of Hartford was shot dead in West Hartford late Saturday night for the $500 he carried. The assassins, described as two young men not over two years of age, escaped and their identities were not yet known.

Hartford Conn Robert H. Peck

Impressive Funeral Services by Typographical Union No 6

Memorial services for the late George W. Conda were held in the Fifth Avenue Theater this afternoon. Members of Typographical Union No. 6 attended, and the gathering was described as impressive in character.

Cal Union No 6 New York George W. Conda Fifth Avenuy Theater Typographical Union No. 6

No Signs Found of Entombed Men at Gaylord Mines

After twenty four hours of search at the Gaylord mines in Wickee Banne, Pa, there are no signs of life from the entombed men. Rescue operations reported little headway and continued through the night without success.

Gaylord Wickee-Banne Gaylord Mines

HANDS ACROSS THE SEA

Damaged letters from a Paris house implicate figures in the British and French spheres as investigations touch on a missing American boy, a Paris murder suspect, and a German battleship program amid a tangle of crimes and official inquiries.

Prigats Tournmire Paria Praneis C Liscolles Britteh Uniofete Teligran Theen Petiraburg Seine Edward Webster Caward

Weather Summary for Pennsylvania Preview

Rail-like fragment notes eastern Pennsylvania fair with cooler air and rain in the west. Mention of Monday conditions, northwest winds, and wet weather across the region.

Pennsylvania Wawils

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