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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1894

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Rescue At Gaylord Mine Yields First Body In Tragic Tomb

March 13 reports from Paywourn Pennsylvania recount the Gaylord mine disaster where thirteen miners were entombed. By midnight a surface coffin-like retrieval drew a crowd as four men were brought up. the first body identified as Peter F. McLoughlin shows signs of crush trauma and starvation may have followed.

Gaylord Paywourn Minera Chonges United Press Peter F. McLoughlin Sam Plymouth McLoaghlie

Sixty Four Immersed in Spring Creek Revival Baptism

Three thousand people gathered along Spring Creek three miles west of Springkmp yesterday afternoon to witness an open air baptism of sixty four persons in March. Rev. James Thomas led revival services at Union Baptist Church, a colored organization, with candidates brought to the scene by a special six-coach train.

Springkmp Spring Creek James Thomas Aimy Union Baptist Church

Revivalist Arrested After Prisoner Murder Claim

Buck Hunt a Rev. W H B Thompson pastor of a East Birmingham church for three years was arrested as he concluded a sermon. He had been convicted in Mississippi five years ago of murdering another prisoner and given life. He escaped Jackson and later conducted revival meetings in suburban towns under the name Rev. W. E H. Thompson.

Birchnousm Ala Buck Hunt Alen W. HB. Thompson East Birmingham Hunt Mississippi Soner Penitentiary of Life Jackson Rev W. E H. Thompson

Street car strike ends as workers accept old wage rate

Youngstown Ohio reports a settlement in the street car strike. Workers agree to return to duty tomorrow morning at the old rate and will hold another conference soon to decide on a possible wage cut of about one percent or less.

Youngstown Wayas

Mike Kelly Named Manager and Captain of Allentown Ball Club

Allentown reports Mile Kelly will manage the Allen town team of the Pennsylvania State Jeane. He is expected to be practically the sole owner and will play with the team daily as captain.

Allentown Mile Kelly Pennsylvania Jeane Haia

Arthur L Reese Electrocuted During Lecture Attempt

Arthur L Reese chief electrician of Maryland Steel was electrocuted this afternoon while attempting to deliver a lecture on electricity. The accident occurred as he prepared to speak to an audience. Further details were not immediately available.

Baut Timonk Arthur L. Reese Maryland Steel Company Rvs

Epworth League Accident at Sparrow Point Parish Hall

A Sparrows Point Epworth League meeting at a Episcopal church ended in tragedy when an apparatus wiring accident caused a lethal electric shock. Reese directed Albert Eyberg to energize the circuit. Eyberg saw a flash and the man fell, dead on the floor, with minor burn marks on his hands.

Epworth League Methodat Episcopal Chuorch Sparrows Point Albert Eyeberg Reese Eygeberg Merosa Renae

Bigamy case follows swift wedding in Bloomington

March reports a sensational case from Bloomington where John T Hiler Proucht arranged a quick wedding with Miss Washburn of that city minutes after meeting. Deputy Sheriff Slacam from Blooming ton arrested him in Ubis city yesterday. Mrs Eliler, the bride’s mother, accuses Hiler of bigamy and perjury. Hiler says Miss Washburn is his only wife, claims he has seven marriages.

Cheano Doby T Hiler Moomington Tis Hiler Broowington

Striking Silk Weavers Roil North Carolina Mills Riot

Patsison March 12 The city police fought riots at silk and flax mills as workers strike for a 9 per week raise. A ringleader named Warren Starke attacked workers with a leather belt injuring two men. he and two Stilling brothers fled. Annie McGill 17 was arrested for disrupting flax mill operatives and a mill watchman was assaulted. Delegations begged Mayor Braun to keep police from mills.

Patsison N. C Barbour Broad Riverside Helpars Helpere Stilling Sarke Annie McGill Medinga Sil Braun Toe Mills

Safe containing gold auctioned in Altestons

The estate of Silas Camp, a long-deceased bachelor, was sold at public auction in Altestons Pa on March 12. A preserved old safe sold for 3.50 to Mattera and Seagravan. a boy opened it and found 40 in gold. Heirs claimed the money and accuse the buyers of ownership. the sellers plan to sue for the gold.

Altestons Silas Camp Hiddern Wis Mattara & Seagravan Uamp Mattera & Seagraved Aa Thay

Bomb Explosion in Paris Ties to Hotel Terminal Blast

Bomb blast at the Hotel Terminal in Paris on February 12 left Emile Henry accused in a murder case after Ffiment Bordas died in a welty hospital. Physicians link the death to injuries from the blast, marking a second fatality from the incident as the chamber debates a bill banning anarchist trial reports.

Paris Ffiment Bordas Welty Hospital Emile Henry Henry Chamber of Deputies

Mixed News Scraps From Across North America and Europe

A jumble of brief items reports Mrs. Benjamin Perley Poore in distress over a pirate fortune, Henry H Stove’s voyage to the West Indies, and Professor Robertson’s praise of a war count. Tennessee Republicans nominate W. C Anderson for Congress, while Monsignor Fatelli conducts a Holy Week service in St. Peter's. Posts and trusts face deficits. Postmaster Gould vanishes. A Passion Play is staged in Winfield, sugar speculation faces critique, and Senator Vilas funds a church ball in Madison. William Dillon becomes editor of The New World. a Wisconsin child survivor recalls the Niagara wreck and kinship with Winooki family.

Asanob Ord Henry H Stove Minneapolis West Indies Professor Robertson Ottavwa Ont Saya Herculesis Corwil Tenneseee W. C Anderson Monsignor Fatelli St. Peter's Church Poughkeepera Trust Foods William Gould Stony Brook Fainto Chandler Vilaa Bpiacopal Church Madison Wik A. Costigan Union Unthority Ta Sand William Dillon John Dillon New World Chicago Franc Willette Babo

Dynamite Arrested Man in Harlem Stirs Wealthy District

John Kelly was arraigned in Harlem police court after being found with dynamite capable of blowing a block of houses. A stranger offered Kelly 150 to help carry the parcel, claiming a farmer from West Fordter delivered it. Police remanded him in 25000 bail for further examination. Inspector Conlin warned the bombs are deadly, while Superintendent Byrnes declined further comment. The capture occurred in a fashionable uptown area known for wealth and grand buildings.

Harlem New York John Kelly Harlets Harlow Tolluy Kelly Woat Voedter Jeanine Simms Byrnes

Casper Hendér Fatally Stabs Lover in Allegheny City

Casper Hendér, 26, fatally stabbed Misa Amy Meugt, 21, at her home near Spring Garden outside Allegheny City Titmus after a dispute over marriage rejected by Meugt. He fled to a police station claiming fear of lynching and was jailed as she lay near death.

Prersacea Casper Healer Misa Amy Meugt Spring Garden Allegheny City Titmus Hender Mins Benytia de. Tabor Johnson Washington Mise Pollard Pollard Misa Pollard Mary Parsons Miss Pollard

Billy Edwards Dies From Injuries In Runaway Incident

Effeora, Arkansas mourns Billy Edwards retired pugilist and national figure who died after a runaway incident. He was thrown from a bogey in a runaway centering and died this morning in the Howard block rooms. His burial is planned in Glenianwoul cemetery by Mark Wallace, a former sporting man and friend who died a year ago. Edwards left no local relatives and his letters reveal no clear next of kin.

Sriises Ark Billy Edwards United States Howard Block Girean Woul Hroollva Mark Wallace Edwards

Star Publishing Company to Issue Rockland Daily

The Star Publishing Company is incorporated to publish a daily morning paper in Rockland Maine. W R Farrington will be editor in chief and the first issue is planned for about April first. The Star will be the only morning paper within a wide radius serving about 81 000 people and will receive the New England Associated Press fall report.

Rock Asp Moe The Star Publishing Company W. R. Farrington Star New England Associated Press

Wager New York Labor Meet Sparks Possible Pact

A Journeymen committee told the Merchants and Tailors society they would not submit a tenth per cent reduction in wages. Some 1290 tailor workers are involved, and a compromise likely may be sought.

New York Merchant Tailors’ Society Wagra Enatom

Opening of the Season Blown by Wind at Sea Strait

The article notes a rough wind that opened the season and disrupted navigation. A heavy wind storm followed milder days, driving the sea from the straits of Muotinaw and enabling the opening today on March 12.

Ociesao Tota Ie Straits of Muotinaw

Mystery Litter in Inquest on Grover Death Sparks Debate

Coroner faces renewed dispute as attorney Shearer resists producing Grover’s predeath blotter. The Chicago man died in Wentworth Grover under suspected poisoning. Inquest adjourned again amid unclear motive and contested evidence.

Shearara Coronwy Koutner Wentworth Grover Chicago Alorney Shearer Grover

Coroner Demands Letter Inquest After Suicide Note

The coroner rejected an abstract of a letter claiming the writer planned to end his life and asked the court to compel Mr Showrer to produce the document. The district attorney said he will seek an order to require its disclosure.

Dhomer Showrer

Saurkraut Price War Rocks Pormvows Town

In Pormvows Pennsylvania a local kraut price war inflames the town. M K Miller and F H Muber cut prices to five and four cents a quart then three, while rival Haber and partner slashed to two cents a quart. Crowds formed at Waenington and Wal ntstraata stores as the merchants volleyed price cuts and even gave sour Kraut free with purchases. Over 600 quarts sold in days as clerks stocked kraut barrels in the shops.

Pormvows Waenington Walntstraata M K. Miller FH. Muber Svarkragt Millar Kiavter

Senators Debate Bland Seigniorsige Bill in Senate Row

The senate discussed the Bland seigniorsige bill after morning business. Senator Vilue of Wisconsin spoke for two hours against it while Senator Allison of Tennessee urged amendments to prevent 55,100,000 in altered dollars from being matched by silver certificates. Senator Walcott supported passage, and new senator Blanchard was sworn in. Peffer’s resolution to investigate alleged sugar securities profits was tabled. The day closed with adjournment.

Wasnixatus Senate Vilue Dem Wis Allison Rep Walcott Rap Lauteraos Blanchard Peffer Senatore Wuger Securities Thia Belnu District of Columbia

Nominating Convention Names For Judge And Congress

A special to the Scranton Telegram from Tunkhannock Pennsylvania reports the Republican county nominating convention held today. Lewis named for judge and Myron Wright for Congress, both chosen by acclamation. The featured speaker Lesvia Kv Nowell, a prominent lawyer born near Canp Town Bradford County, has long practiced at the Wyoming bar.

Tunkmannouk Livwis Myron TM Wright Congress Lesvia Kv Nowell Canptown Bradford County Wyoming

Mouldera Strike Settled at Pennw Hardware Company

In Resor, Pa on March 12, workers at the Pennw Hardware Company ended a strike that began last August. The men rejected a general 6 percent wage cut, accepted a 10 to 75 percent reduction in some goods, and the molders finally accepted the offer.

Pany Resor Pang Hardware Company Prade Toisalfor Moldora

Local Notes Skim Medley From Easton to Reading

A scattered crop of items from Pittabnre to Reading covers a drowning accident in Easton, a second Wilkes-Barre street battle, a trolley charter grant to Reading and Womelsdorf, and teachers in Pittsburgh debating dress codes and phonology teaching. Also notes a town fair in May and pension verifications for several Pennsylvanians.

Pollard-Buck Bridge Trial Churns Courtroom Amid Disorder

Judge Bradley presides as Miss Pollard testifies in a breach of promise case. Attorneys clash over depositions while spectators and court officials crowd the room. A confrontation outside the court erupts when Mr Shelby assaults a lawyer, prompting swift warnings from the judge and a promise to resolve the matter next day.

Miss Pollard Shelby Johnson Mallard-Treckinridge bin Dachel Bradley Mareial Marahal Wilson

Contagious Smallpox Prompt Quarantines In Danville

The Danville health board orders mass vaccination and strict quarantine amid smallpox and related diseases. Public gatherings forbidden and court sessions halted as officials remove unvaccinated persons and implement entry bans. Local institutions including the Thomas Beaver Free Library face book removals to curb spread.

Legal Board of Health Apeal Danvillle Thomas Beaver Deler National Guard of Pennsylvania Touulgat Board of Healthy Thomas Beaver Pres Hirarad

Shot Down in Cold Blood in San Domingo Executions

A San Domingo report claims ex president Baez sons were shot by order of President Heureaux to avert a plot against the government. The elder was imprisoned for life, the younger implicated, both executed after being told to wear broadcloth suits. The story notes twelve martial executions in sixty days. Francis Pidiado is named among the dead, and the consul was expelled without formalities.

Francis Pidiado San Domingo

Man Attack Ends In Shootout With Neighbor

Thomas Rinnigan a demented man living with his aged parents near here attacked his mother crushing her skull with an iron bar then beat his father in a garage. He then damaged furniture as neighbors intervened and shot him in the face. the assailant was captured and faces possible death from injuries.

Thomas Rinnigan Lavhone Pa Thomas Rinnegan

Death of Mrs Jackson examined by grand jury in Shave

The grand jury met at Isaacs New York and adjourned to 2 PM. District Attorney Jennings said the court would charge the jury this afternoon in the handling of Mrs Jackson the colored woman who died from chlorine gas prepared to stop a dinner at Cornell University aimed at the freakman class.

Fragmentary Report of Notable Paced Incidents in Various Places

A garbled OCR item lists several individuals and events including Felay and Thomas Keeto in Miodia Pennsylvania, and James Theobald a conservative MP, with references to injuries on a railway train in South Easton, Pennsylvania. Names William Gaubie Young and Major William Nevane are noted with affiliations to the University of Pennsylvania Lafayette College and a military bandmaster role. The text also mentions Rev Charles Machin and war service as chaplain of the One Hundred and Fortieth New York regiment in Obieage Alabama and related places.

Felay Thomas Keeto Miodia James Theobald Binggligh William Gaubie Young University of Pennsylvania Lafayette South Easton William Nevane Sherman Obieage Magaih Charles Machin Fortieth New York Regiant

New York Artist Sells Naval Design Charge. Bill Unpaid

Senators threaten to attach awaiting appropriations to the defense bill as a New York artist’s design for the warship Taxay drew 31 400 dollars from the navy department unpaid. The episode ties to broader push to force economy while signaling reputational gains for opponents.

New York Navy Department Dolin

Weather forecast for Wasminetin area March 13

Forecast calls for eastern Pennsylvania generally fair and slightly warmer with variable winds. In western Pennsylvania expect partly fair skies and slightly warmer conditions with south winds.

Wasminetin Pennsylvania

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