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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1894

Page

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Bankers Protest Seigniorage Bill and Credit Risk

New York bankers gathered at Union Trust to oppose the Bland Seigniorage bill claiming it would inflate currency, impair government credit, and disrupt financial stability. They prepared resolutions urging President Cleveland to veto the measure and warned of adverse effects on foreign capital and gold reserves.

New Yous Mareh Spas New York Union Trust Company Olives Williama Chemical National Bank Stephen Baker Man- Batten Company Bank Williams Simbonk Droge Cleveland Banda Cisrel Wagnington Wierans Nib Berets Bac Seejous Europe Juan Joan Walt

Liquor Wager Makes Man Balloon Like Figure

In Allentown Pa on March 21 Mike Strobonski of Emata won a wager by drinking a gallon of whisky followed by a gallon of wine. He swelled to near bursting and lost consciousness. doctors treated him as he resembled a balloon.

Allentows Mike Strobonski Emata Peikc

Higgins to Hang on Friday in Chicago Murder Case

Thomas Higgins, convicted of murdering Peter McCovey in Chicago, will be executed Friday after the supreme court denied his motion for a new trial. Higgins objects to being hanged on the same scaffold as Prendergast, killer of Carter H. Harrison.

Ottawa Thomas Higgins Peter McCovey Chicago Supreme Court Higgins Prendergast Carter H. Harrison

Seven Pupils Severely Injured Jump From School Window

Four story public school in CuHicano South Evans reports seven pupils injured after leaping from high windows during a disturbance. Teachers and police respond as emergency crews tend to the injured.

CuHicano South Evans

Fire at factory near city prompts escape from upper floors

A blaze broke out thirteen miles north of the city trapping workers on multiple floors. Panic spread as smoke filled the structure and some jumped to safety through windows. Firefighters and bystanders aided a number of frightened occupants, including children, as the building filled with thick smoke and flames.

Fon Ulm

Supposed Communications Reach Broad Public Letters

A report describes various letters received from multiple addresses promise by recent contacts and supplies. Telegrams from the United Peas declare the claimed coalitions are inventions and a general Coxey movement envisions a nationwide crusade for reforms.

Tne Resa Masillon Muret Coxor Maw Joan Chew Leu Jackson Minh Hyantford United Peas Addrede Piven Ulin Miovivil Coxey

Jury verdict clears Bartholomew Slite in murder case

In New York on March 2 the jury found Bartholomew Slite killed Robert Fom with a revolver. The coroner sought a murder in the first degree warrant for Shea and considered perjury charges against Delaney. Bail was set at 11000.

N.Y Ross Thunder Connawl William E. Allanorph Delaney Delaney Sant Collins Cama Robert Fom Thirteenth Bartholomew Slite Corgnar Shea Sesistant Ragarid Dulaney Boland Kia Pagan

Senate Proceedings Narrow to Land Bills and Nominations

Wasnuxaroy March 2 The senate limited debate to land conveyance bills and nominations. Twenty five measures were divided and no general legislation passed before adjournment with no action on the tilt while preparations continued for district land actions and district notices.

Senate Cotinhla

Ringleaders Arrested After Incendiary Speeches in Attoosa

Two of the mob ringleaders were arrested last night for making incendiary appeals. They remain in the city lockup and will be brought before an alderman tomorrow morning. A United Press correspondent reported further arrests aim to quell unrest in the district.

AtToosa Mero al Cone

York to drive a new match factors Berks county oldest

Berks county historical notes include York's plan to drive a new match factors as the county marks its centennial on April th e infant governor Pattison attended as a pallbearer at the funeral of AL Herr in Harrisburg. The report also mentions a grand jury demand for a new jail, a rise in land use in Manheim township, and various local legal and civic items.

York Berks County Pattivon co-Sptinton AL Herr Harrieburg Mary White Ornangevilly Columbia County Wilkie Barro Pikeconte Colina Cincinnati Linn Carninie

Bomb found on Harlem elevated train shocks New York

A metal object believed to be an explosive was recovered from the rear car of a Harlem elevated line train. Conductor Lindholm handed the device to Dispatcher Cox, who handed it to a police sergeant, who stored it in his desk as investigators from the Bureau of Combustibles and local police seek the owners and motive.

Carol Wis Bureau of Combustibles Gonrb Peed Lindholm Piftioth Street Linthelm Tito Lindhelm Harlem Edward M. Cox John T. Stespes Steepe Wenid Pot

Hopeless Task at Gaylord Mine Uncovers Missing Bodies

Report from Gaylord Mare 21 notes progress stagnation as workers search the mine for missing miners. Witkis-Tanna says few developments, the bodies may be in the plane where they labored, making it hard to locate them without new clues.

Witkis Tanna Mare Gaylord

Murderer Recalled His Conviction in Moodley Case

In Diviestowns Pennsylvania on March 21 Wallace Burt pleaded guilty to the murder of Samuel Mood Lane Mightley. The court fixed the degree as first degree and Burt’s sentencing will occur tomorrow after a long testimony session.

Anting Diviestowns Wallace Burt Samuel Mood Lane Mightley

Opponent Claims Wealthy Widow Aided Breckinridge Rival

In Lixinites Ky March 12 Major Horace Meuna a Breckinridge opponent says a wealthy Washington widow visited Mr Wilson when the Miss Breckinridge matter arose. He asserts the widow aided the political foe amid the local dispute.

Breckinridge Lixinites Horace Meuna Washington City

Pollard Pressed for Money Rumors Stir Over Claim

An early 20th century account describes Mina Pollard receiving a post at a resort from Major Moons and Mr Blackburn. Pollard allegedly aided by an aunt and was urged to call a woman who would reveal a financial windfall. Officials withheld the name while asserting the funds source remained unclear.

Pollard Mise Pollard Hein Euinther Blackburn Scindalenmie Mina Pollard

Battle Ground Hantinora March Encampment Report From Gettysburg

Fragmented report from Gettysburg tonight notes Adja and Chinese troops looting several areas while national officers survey the battlefield. Ground charged over by Ricketts and Petti grew rumored as the encampment site with promises of ample water supply and details to be issued later.

Hantinora Gettysburg Adja Geveral National Ricketts Pettigrew

Body of Thomas Ballet Found in River at Nanticoke

The body of Thomas Ballet was found in the Muaquehanna river at Nanticoke today. He was a 4 miner who was drowned in Teeter Inat at Plymouth while attempting to rows the ior.

Buquehanna River Panuk Pa Thomas Ballet Muaquehanna Nanticoke Billet Plymouth

Fitzsimmons Aims To Fight Creedon For 158-Pound Title

New York March 1 Bob Fitzsimmons world middleweight champion and backers demand a match with Dan Creedon at 158 pounds. Creedon backers Colonel Hopking and James J Corbett would back Creedon for 25000, while Fitzsimmons offers 810,000 to front the bout. He also says he can beat any heavyweight except Peter Jackson, though he rates Jackson as the greatest fighter alive.

New York Bob Fitzaimtoons Dan Creedon Witssimmons Colonel Hopking Creedon James J Corvett Fitzsimmons Mitch Fitzdimmons Peter Jackson James J. Corbett Fitzdimmons Corbett

Tents for the Veterans at Pittaburg Encampment

Governor Pattiooshaw offers National Guard tents for the Grand Army encampment in Pittaburg next tall. Tents will be set in parks, on vacant property, and in public places for attending soldiers.

Hannisnune Pattiooshaw National Guard Oli Grand Army Pittaburg

Reverend Spurgeon Elected Pastor of Tabernacle Church

The Eminent Diving Choraen Pastor of the Tabarnncl Hiosxoox March 1. The members of Spurgeon’s Tabernacle chose Rev. Thomas Spurgeon as their pastor. The Rev. Dr. Pierson of Philadelphia, rival candidate, received 49 votes again at 2007 cadet for De Spargeon.

Maren Spurgeon Tabernacle

Lightning Strikes Millville Claiming a Child

A severe thunderstorm in Monnaiont Millville March 21 strikes four houses. Linda Joslyn, 10, was hit by lightning and died instantly, body reported to be burnt. Local authorities urge caution during storms.

Monnaiont Toby Linda Joslyn Lyipe

City markets Easter goods amid crowded stalls

The New York market lists over 20 million epee areca for Easter. A Nevada resident drowns near Judie M. Momichk while a New York shipment arrives from Uamborg. A river arrest and later police case unfold as officers press for confessions from Martin dehy. A wolf attacks a family. the child is found unharmed. Bond buyers in New York set 5 percent on U S bonds and oppose the Bland seigniorage bill. The Supreme Court of Trinomhaw denies relief in Pendergrast case. A Missouri veterinary case ends with a tragedy over a wife who left and a fatal shooting. A Boston plaintiff wins 3500 in a breach case.

New York Judie M. Momichk Nevada Sorento Uamborg Leander Symote Can Siginaw Bupey Proto Ben Martin Dehy Rock Island Chieapto Common Council Livingston Fornanding Pin Jack Vippart Jack Hippart Brown Mountain Nonedominson City Tenn United States Union Trust Company Supreme Court of Trinomhaw Cass Patrick Eugene Pendergrast Chicago Carter H. Marrinon Edward St. George Courteiay St. Louis Minu Minnie Kennling Joe Lannon Boston Champion Corbett Lagdon

Defense Outlined in Pollard Suit Trial Breckinridge Case

Major Shelby opened for the defense in Madeline Pollard v Breckinridge outlining plans to prove the plaintiff pressed him to marriage under threat of scandal and that Pollard had criminal liaisons. He contended Pollard sought to ruin Breckinridge through insinuations and alleged three murder attempts to end the engagement. The day's session also included reading the deposition of Sister Agnes Regina Brown regarding Pollard's claim of a child birth at an asylum in 1855.

Wasttinidis Marah Tolay Madeline Vo Pollard Ling Ayverdl Dave Mijor Shelby Breckinridge Major Shall Mide Drachinvidge Blackburn Migs Pollard Pas Shelby Colony Breckinridge Miss Pollard Odes Connsel Madeline Pollard Major Shelby Mias Pollard Creckinridge Woull

Italian Consul Protests Over Labor Riot Letter

Tarnisinins telegram received by Governor Pattison from Philadelphia reports Italian laborers threatened near Altoona. Consul requests protection of the commonwealth and prosecution of abuses. Pattison forwards telegram to Sheriff Magnes and notifies the coast for investigation.

Patt Philadelphia United Press Labar Alwona Aod Commonwealth Uesilania Pattison Maghes Altoona

Four years for Dr Mary Walker in serious crime case

Dr Mary Walker an obstetrician of Thiveite was sentenced to four years in the eastern penitentiary for a perfumed operation on Mina Mark Stade. James J. Hart manager of the Altoona Produce Co faced charges tied to the operation. Hart posted bond and awaits further proceedings as the case unfolds.

Phoeletan Hirthon Baltimore

Boy Travels with Confederate Money Aims for Chicago

A 12 year old, Li years old, named Maren OL Ciarlea F Cola, was captured here yesterday while en route from Richmond Virginia to Chicago with 34000 dollars in Confederate currency. He fled Richmond and intends to sell the money in Chicago. The notes had remained in his family since the war.

Richmond Tyoraxapors Maren OL Ciarlea F Cola Chicago

Inpiax Hiab findings on early muzzle velocities

The report notes two initial shots from a large firearm today. The first shot used 100 pounds of powder, delivering a muzzle velocity of 1720 feet per second. The second shot used 1 pound of powder, producing a velocity of 175 feet per second.

Inpiax Hiab

Boston Ceil Club Leaders Arrested Over License Breach

Police arrest Cribe Club president Hammon H Broek secretary Leu Jamin Benton and James H Wright in Boston on March 21, causing panic among local sports figures as officers seize a mill without a license.

Boston Marc Ftoilay Weresting Hammon H Broek Leu Jamin Benton James H. Wright The Cribelub

Prizefight Allegation Sparks Arrests, Licenses Under Scrutiny

A report alleges a prize fight occurred without a license and hints at further arrests. Prisoners are out on Wall Street terms while authorities review the affair and possible officials' involvement.

Sporting Adubs Moore McCarthy

Explosion in cave complex kills ten and injures thirty

Report from Santander describes a dynamite explosion in a cave area near the docks. Ten men were killed and thirty injured as the blast affected divers and quay workers. Telegraph wires are down and information is limited amid a panic-stricken port scene.

Pollard Actress Offered Engagement by Opera Company

A telegram from L Wilbur proprietor of the opera company to Judge Wilkon offers Madeline Pollard a place with the company. The proposal promises 59 dollars per week for twenty weeks.

Gantine Syracuse Noy L. Wilbur Opera Wilkon Coonnel Madeline Pollard Wilbur Madeline

Finley Rescued From Quicksand in Skippack Creek

Finley, a bottle proprietor from Nounistons Pa, barely escaped death after stepping into a hidden quicksand bed in Skippack Creek while searching for snapper. His two friends William Stive and Joan Goodwin pulled him free after ten minutes of frantic effort near Pair View, as the water rose to his chin.

Nounistons Mitch Wooa Finley Walet Mr Finley William Stive Joan Goodwin Pair- View Skippack Creek Winley Stive Snappire Finley Gowin Finly

Coxey Army Leader Envisions White Robed Peace Queen

Coxey, king of the Core Commonwealth Army of Poses, arrives in Pittsburgh and signs the hotel register. He remains confident the march will resume Easter Sunday and reach Washington, with a white robed woman as the goddess of peace leading the army. he declines to name her.

Coxey

Hippopotamus Recaptured After Escape From Circus in Wisconsin

A hippopotamus escaped Monday afternoon from a traveling circus near Sooke the Rover Banaton Wie. It was reportedly recaptured, with officials assuring the public the big animal is back in custody. The incident drew fears as the creature moved toward the Mississippi River.

Banaton Wie Ja Alill Laven Wisconsin Mise Reign River

Unclear OCR Fragment on Royal and Political Events

The text reports uncertain references to a Russeerman treaty foren yesterday and an upcoming parliamentary move on evicted tenants. It mentions anticipated resignations or introductions by John Mote and a marriage event involving royal figures, with unrelated notes on a race car near 47 kilometers behind the leader.

Pension Commissioner Mack Potential Senate Candidate

Irregular, fragmented report notes Pension Commissioner Mack as a possible candidate for Mr. Cullemis’s sons to the senate. Mentions Obie and Pennsylvania petitioning for a stated political taming of a Doity bill to the general assembly. References a constitutional amendment granting the president veto power over private items if funding is projected by Mr. De Armond of Missouri.

Dx Pension Commisoner Mack Mr. Cullemi Senate Obie Pennssylvania de Armond Mixouri

Weather Forecast For Wastinaron Region

Forecast calls for Thursday with generally four likely warmer in the morning. Southerly winds from the southwest at noon May vary.

Wastinaron

Finleys Black Dress Goods in French and German Novelties

Finleys introduces black dress fabrics featuring French and German novelty patterns with a fresh stock update.

Early Inspection Advised for Limited Quantities

The notice stresses that the product name guarantees excellence and urges prompt inspection due to limited quantities.

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