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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1895

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Spain Denies Alliance Note But Rumor Persists

Washington reports Secretary Gresham denying he received a note from Spain while press accounts claim a reply was sent. Spanish Minister Sener Muragua declines interviews as U S interests, including former Alliance owner Mr Gray, seek details. Havana dispatches describe a Spanish cruiser firing on a vessel near Malgis Point and the Arcedo gunboat rumor being unfounded.

Washington Gresham Tate Department Alliance Lanis Taylor Spain Somone Litegal State Department Spantak Crossman Sener Muruagua Allianca Lmgitters Eiuyvine Bix Gray American Brisillan Steamship Comiming Altlanca Prity Saye Allilanca United States Cuba America New York Key West Cuban Associated Press Naval Register Havana Conde de Venafilio Malgs Point Crocsman Alcedo Haa

Detriot Man Imprisoned on Bail Default in Duryea

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Duryea March 18 reports Anthony Detrict arrested on complaint by Adam Ibanitaka for alleged theft of a watch gloves and $20. Held in default of bail set at 400 dollars by Judge Motlauka, Detrict remains jailed.

Scranton Tribune Duryea Anthony Detrict Adam Ibanitaka Detrict Detriet Justee Motlauka

Hermit's Secret Allegedly Affects Embalming Method

An undertaker from Red Key Indiana claims a hermit from West Virginia shared a secret that could revolutionize embalming. The hermit, an elderly recluse, was rumored insane and his cabin thought haunted. The undertaker and a friend visited the cabin, where floors were covered with rugs made from pelts preserved by the hermit.

Muncie Ind Red Key Heremit West Virginia

Hermit Exhibits Preserved Animal Skins and Bodies

The article describes rugs made from skins of coons, cats, snakes, frogs, and minks, perfectly preserved as if fresh. It notes three bodies found upstairs, said to be recently deceased, and other animated specimens the hermit claimed to have. The first experiment using the aid will be conducted at a medical college in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore

Baldwin couple discharged amid Wilkes-Barre rally

In Wilkes-Barre on March 18 the Baldwin couple known as the White Mahatmas were discharged from custody by Alderman Behigler after two cases brought by Constables Gallagher and Mulvey. A lawyer named Herring faced charges of terroromancy and witthermilt, drawing strong public reaction and chants of support for the Baldwins.

Wilkes-Barre SS. Baldwin Behigler Gallagher Mulvey Clickmiail Herring Baldwins

Big Bank Failure in Kansas City Shocks Markets

The National Bank of Kansas City closed its doors with Hank Galbraith acting as temporary receiver. Deposits were about $900,559 and officials promise no depositor will lose a cent. The bank, oldest in the city, has struggled since a 1893 panic and its suspension marks a major post panic collapse.

National Bank of Kansas Tresi-dent Chick

Saloon Fight Ends in Fatal Stabbing and Deaths at Berwick

In Berwick on Saturday two strangers quarreled with locals. William C Freas suffered a deep abdominal stab wound and died after being beaten by Freas’s companions. The second stranger was fatally wounded, died after leaving town, and authorities launched an investigation.

Berwick William Freas Augusta Thiele William Creas Asagault

San Salvador Insurrection Reported on Steamer Saturn

Details from Panama describe a February conspiracy to overthrow President Antonio Gutierrez. The San Salvador police chief was shot, leaders were arrested, and loyalists reportedly executed prisoners and lynched Colonel Angel Vasquez. General Beata fears for his children.

San Francisco Saturn Panama Soa Progrim Antonio Hyeta Guteres Vas Sinc San Salvador Gutierez Follo Angel Vasquez Beeta

Philadelphia and Mellie company work noted in case

An article reports a Philadelphia company with 1,1 men on a car wheel, Anthroxine cited as a remedy for diphtheria in Blairsville, a Philadelphia swindler jailed Pottsville residents with cheap spectacles, a mad dog chase at Schuylkill Haven ending in death, a tremens tournament planned in October, and J H Hower trial for malpractice in Lock Haven. William Stein chosen mine inspector in Sixth anthracite district.

Philladelphia and Mellie Company Anthroxine Blairaville Schusskll Haven Petey "Prout J. H. Hower Lebanon Renovo Lock Haven Hospital Wiliam Stein Shenandoah Stein Will Mr. Stein

Measures Introduced in Senate and House of Representatives

The legislature reports numerous measures introduced in both chambers, including authorizing land appropriation for municipal buildings, increasing jurors pay, and payments for burial expenses. Several bills passed finally, covering procedures, street sprinkling, wrongful injury actions, sheriff bonds, writ service limits, and electric utilities. Special orders set final passages for appointments, budgets, and a new state custodian. A contested street-improvement bill faced postponement amid political intrigue.

Tlarrisburg Senate Treelock Stiles Comnela Ccthe Herry Augusting Compaly JR National and of Pennsylvania James Dower James Dower, Jr Come Pany FB Eighth Regiment National Penneybana Uniehiss Clifes Supreme Court Geesota W. W. Snowden Allegheny County Fourteenth Regiment Nation Guard Pennsylvie Seus

New York Clergyman’s Shock at Leavenworth Saloon Bar

Rev Joseph L Pharttint secretary of the Sunday School union arrives in Leavenworth Kansas to attend a Methodist Episcopal conference. He glimpses a bar through two open doors and is stunned by the sight and questions if such a thing exists in Kane. The episode unsettles him and interrupts dinner plans as colleagues calm him.

New York Leavenworth Hotel Leavenworth Kaw Joseph L. Pharttint Sunday School Union Tract Society of the Methodiat Eplcopal Church Methodikt Bypiscopad Kane

Settlers Move On From Kansas to British Columbia

A Kansas emigration party heads toward British Columbia as French Canadian families, including a core from central Kansas who settled fifteen years ago, prepare to join a larger caravan from Ardmore and Concordia. The loading train and multiple towns cited indicate an organized exodus by mid March.

British Columbia Abilene Kan Kansas Admeonton Alberta Arnah Columbia Concordia Clydle Cgreinieaf Mrench Canndlangs

Duchess Furnished Cash in Campaign Funds

Paris reports focus on source of funds for the Doulangier parliamentary campaign. Baron HWirech allegedly gave a $40,000 check in 1888 and destroyed the receipt. Another account claims Comte de Paris provided $600,000 to the committee.

Moulanger London Paris Baron Hwirech Marquis de Hreteul Comte de Paris

Supreme Court Rules Contractors May Not Hire Ban on Citizens

The Supreme Court, in a per curiam ruling, holds corporations cannot hamper contractors by limiting the workforce to citizens or by paying substandard wages. The Reading water department project required excluding aliens and paying below standard wages, challenging an act to award to the lowest responsible bidder. The court sustained the lower court, as the case proceeds against Reading’s water board.

Supreme Court Philaadelphia Muiiclil United States Water Department of Reading Water Board

Pepper thrown in eyes at St Patrick procession trial

Lowell March 18 A crowd surrounded the court house during the trial of those charged with assaulting PB De Neil, a newspaper vendor. Maury Bladder was accused of peppering O Neill’s eyes. Michael Kiernan and two Keefer men were discharged after identification questions. Judge Hadley released them, and Mary Hadder and Michael Biernan’s cases were continued to March 20.

Lowell, Mure de Neil Americin Protective Assoclition St. Patrick Maury Bladder O'Neil Michael Kiernan Keefer Donahue O'Keefes Wnd Haddey Mary Hadder Michael Biernan

Reading woman urges women to arm with pistols or pepper

A Reading Pa woman urges all women and girls to carry pistols or red pepper after dark following insults to local women. She claims live prohibitions on pepper and asserts pepper can protect when danger is imminent or when a man attacks.

Reading

Bigamist Is Sentenced After Jury Conviction

Oscar Amlerton, in Valparain, is found guilty of bigamy. The jury deliberated about twenty minutes and sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary. Anderson, formerly of Confluence, Pa, married Maggie Tennett of Freeport, Ohio, after meeting at an animal school in January 188?. a Pennsylvania wife and three children were later revealed.

Made Merry for Elopers in Allentown Wedding

George M. Gernert’s hotel hosted a jubilant gathering after his elopement with Miss Clara Meeker. They wed in New Jersey and returned to seek forgiveness from his parents as a fatted calf was slain amid the cheers. Meeker relatives live in Philadelphia. A lawyer, M Hiddridge, died suddenly in Holiday Labur, Pennsylvania, after a career in central Pennsylvania and a Blair county judge race last year.

Allentown George M. Gernert Clara Meeker New Jersey Holiday Labure D. M. Hiddridge Pennssylvania Blair County Supreme Court Philadelphia Hinton H. Wi Wyteridge Otmaba Neb

Moonshine Distillery Run From Home Arrest In Philadelphia

A Philadelphia man identified as a Jewish resident named Tsragl Liljr Scheutt was arrested on moonshine charges. Authorities say he operated a still in his residence producing about twenty gallons of whisky daily, with Commissioner Craig setting bail at 900 for court.

Philadelphia Tsragl Liljrscheutt Moon Shine Moon Atmer Ion Craig

Draw Battle Between Kilrain O Donnell Amazes Boston Fans

A four year return match at Suffolk Athletic Club ends in a dramatic draw between Jake Wil kin of Baltimore and Steve O Donnell of Auetealli. Spectators hail Kilrain’s comeback while Sullivan and Delaney clash in a heated postfight exchange.

Boston Jake Wilkin Baltimore Steve O'Donnell Auetealli Curbett Lonleht Suffolk Athletic Club Boxton Kilrain John L. Sullivan Sheppard

Defenseless Woman Assaulted in Butte Nebraska

Mrs. W. E. Hotton of Regal county near Brookburg was attacked and murdered on Thursday night. Her body found the next day bound and with evidence of assault. authorities suspect rustlers tied to vigilante actions. fear of lynching rises as no arrests have been made.

Butte Mareh Mrn W. OE Hotton Rega Panu Hrookwburg Inez Antivigilinge Committee Aley Insane Asylum

Death Reveals A Romance secret Marriage Of Cousins

March 18 Sedalia Missouri report of Daniel Fallen dying in Lamont Perth counts after a planned wedding between cousins Rallen and Jessie Fallen. They had sought a Gretna Green in Indian Territory last summer and afterward separated with Jessie staying with parents and the groom in Annapolis. The death reveals their clandestine nuptials and parental reaction.

Sedalia Daniel Fallen Lamont Perth Otrot Trair Pallen Jessie Fallen St. Dnata Gretna Indian Territory Indy Parenice Benedict Annapolis Dev le Father Coushia Uhesaliug

Convict’s Dream Foretells Tragic Injury at Work

Ira Cooper, a 22 year old inmate serving three years for burglary in Ashland county, was mortally injured at a Columbus Ohio hoe factory when his clothing caught a revolving belt. His left arm was torn from the socket during the accident and his condition is critical.

Ohio Columbus Maroh Ira Cooper Cooner Cooper Wie Ashland County

Buffalo Murder Trial Reveals Strained Defendants

In Buffalo a murder trial unveils the stressed Hobbson family as they face the case with red eyes and weary faces. Police Superintendent Bull testifies first, confirming Sadie Hobbson’s signed confession.

Hualo Marohi Sadie Mia Hunter Bull

Central Conference Appointments At Tyrone and Williamsport

The Central Pennsylvania conference closed its session in Williamsport after memorial services and reports on education and mission work. Appointments were announced for Hazleton district and other congregations including Tyrone, Williamsport, Shamokin First Church, Sunbury, Lewisport, Jersey Shore, and Lock Haven with numerous preachers named and assigned to Tons of churches and circuits.

Tyrone Central Pennsylvania Epworth Mulberry Street Williamsport Hazleton Diamond John Horn Ing Bt Waals Willam A. Honeky Teish Valles Frankie, Buyars Jamison Chi Timothy He Tubbe Jeane George M Larned Jereytown George V. Baviilite ALM Nine Hubert M. Snyder Mitlney- Wille Lutiniwn Teido John Chible Mounturmvet Taoue N. Moorhent Nescamock Franklin E. Hartman Northumberhind Peter Strawinski Onangerivic Nathan Smithy Park Place Delano Wiliam W. Pairnman Pivernside Chiarhoe M. Tarnita Robrenborg Bool M. Chilpont Solitia Grove Jacob MM Liebel Shamokin William V. Canoe Johnny. W. Deaver Shickshinny John A. de Mayer Silver Brock Mreeiniat Saught Snydertows Richard Rogks BlackKion Behaver Meadow William I Shirier Sunbury John W. Leckle Torrene Wilhimeport Milton K. Foetor Wider Whiinisyfort Austin Siamudl D. Wilson Bonekette Sally J. Reeser Cogan Valley Jonathan Guldin Costello George W. Falls Cromfork John A. Patton Robert T. Winte-rvey Ralston James Beyerenove Finley BE Sallidasburg Witten Flobbing Balonno and Lamar Willand Roowel Slinimnemnahoning Jagoply Anderson Slate James Pl Mozart Marys William (. Wallace Trout Samuel Fox Wattontown George M. Clon Samuel Curnill Wharton Willams Port Fourth Street Marshall & Piper Grice George LD Penepacker Wich Street Frank Wy Curry Market Street Alvan Williams George W. Stevenus Newberry Alfred Mownan Pine Street Thomas & Wilkcox South Chlver M John J. Peage Mortimer P. Croathwaite Bartholomew P. King James Hutter Samuel Creighton John W. Feight

Police Indicted by Extraordinary Grand Jury in New York

The extraordinary grand jury probing the New York police department delivered 25 indictments to Justice Ingraham. Reports from an assistant district attorney say all indictments target police officers, including five against Inspector McLaughlin and others connected to the Lexow committee proceedings.

New York Ciand True Hills Lexow Justen Ingraham McLaughlin

Negroes Driven from Dock by White Workmen at Algiers

A group of black laborers arriving to unload the British steamer Biella at Algiers were prevented from working by white men. The entire group returned to the city, and no further incidents were reported with no changes in the situation.

New Orleans Biella Algiers

Dismissal of Conspiracy Charges In New York Affair

An extraordinary grand jury today dismissed conspiracy charges against Arthur Dennett of the Parihuret society. Similar charges against Charles Liew and Simuel Cohen were also dismissed by Detective Sergeant Jacob.

New York Carwen Broweht Arthur Dennett Parihuret Society Jacob Charles Liew Simuel Cohen

Unclear Weather Note for Pennsylvania Fall Conditions

Eastern Pennsylvania experiences fall conditions with westerly winds and stationary temperatures. The brief forecast notes prevailing wind direction and little temperature change across the period, signaling a stable autumn pattern for the region.

Pennsylvania

Finley's Extraordinary Hosiery Sale

Finley's offers high grade hose at unprecedented prices. 150 dozen two thread ladies hose with spliced heel and double sole at 17s per pair or 3 for 56x. 125 dozen extra fine 46 gauge hose with same features at 210 per pair, actual value 30s.

Hosiery Values From Hermsdorf Dyed Mace Yarn Goods

A claim that these hosiery items use the finest Mace Yarn and Hermsdorf dye, ensuring top quality and strong value for shoppers. The emphasis rests on material quality and overall superiority of the products.

Hermsdorf

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