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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1894

Page

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Coxey Army Marches Toward Canton Amid Snow

Post Lent rally of Coxey's Army led by Carl Browne on a white horse began in Massillon with about seventy five followers. The march to Canton included wagons, a brass band, and a small cook camp, but a snowstorm brought delays and desertions. By Canton crowds exceeded ten thousand with mixed humor as conditions grew tougher.

Carl Browne Reeduburn Mareh Canton Lesington Coxey Massillon Tavy Jump Lexington Army of Common Walls Notly Mansillon Coxay Louisville Peffer Solon Thayer Marshall Oklahoma Sum Coxey Asys Haa Browne

Corbett Rules Out Fight With Jackson on Foreign Soil

James J. Corbett told a Louisville audience last night he will not fight Pete Jackson outside American soil. After the performance a banquet was given by Fred Pfeiffer. Corbett noted a misconception about where their bout would occur.

Pete Jackson Louisville James J. Corbett Fred Pfeiffer Corbett Jackson

Fight to be Fought Only in the United States

The speaker states clearly that the confrontation will occur exclusively in the United States and will not take place in England or any other country under any circumstances. The message emphasizes American jurisdiction and insists on no overseas location for the fight.

United States England

Huret Wins Eight Day Paris Bicycle Race In Dramatic Finish

The eight day Paris bicycle race ended with Huret crowned winner after a dramatic finish. Linton and Williams traded places in the final meters as riders covered distances of 1740 and 1743 kilometres respectively. American Charley Ashinger failed to resume after thirty hours and did not finish.

Huret Paris Hurat Linton Williawea Meyer Garin Ashinger Riviere Masclest Desavina Charley Ashinger

Von Caprivi Triumphs Over Tax Battles In Germany

Beaux March 25 Chancellor Von Caprivi has secured victory while Dr Johannes Miquel faces heavier burdens in ministry work. The coming Reichstag session will test Miquel as he leads finance policy amid opposition and potential tax bill revisions.

Beaux von Caprivi Johannes Miquel Landteg Reichstag Miguel

Arrest of a Chinaman Ties Susie Martin Murder Probe

New York police arrest Yu Zhan a laundry operator near the Susie Martin murder scene. He is brought before Police Justice Ryan on a technical charge. Detectives withhold comment but reports suggest possible connection as principal or accomplice in the fatal assault on the 12 year old girl.

New York Yu Zhan Hous Susie Martin Ryan Rafnaa

Danver Citizen to Challenge Coxey’s Cranes Title

Marc Hamilton, civil engineer and actor, plans to form an army to march on Washington demanding silver coinage and a new railroad from the Outa river to the Pacific coast. The movement aims to save Colorado with 50 000 men and extend into Texas and beyond, demanding free railroad transportation.

Denver Cal Hert Hamilton Coxey Washington Outo River Pacific Coast Hamilton Colorado

Harrisburg meeting scheduled by parion board

A Harrisburg gathering of the parion board is announced for tomorrow. Reports include a health board notice on school child vaccinations and local officials debating salaries and pensions for March.

Parion Board Harrisburg Rechuyskill County Ba Tha Health Board Pottsville

Music Doctor Sir Robert Prescott Dies in Dublin

Sir Robert Prescott Stewart, doctor of music, died in Dublin yesterday. Born in 1820, his career spanned orchestral and choral work and he was linked to the city’s musical life. Possibly more oblique items note international affairs and literary holdings.

Robert Prescott, Stewart Dublin

Contests Decided and District Affair Debates Loom

Lawmakers in Washington discuss ten contests and district issues as the House weighs postal and street railway measures. O Neill Joy election case set for Tuesday with unresolved vote validity questions, while silver and seigniorage debates threaten to delay tariff reform beyond the week.

WaAshisaion District of Columbia Metropolitan Street Railway Company Hoosiiuss Lt Walker Magnebusetts Campany Oneill Dem Joy Committee On Elections California Senate House Sapatora

Easter Service at Baltimore Cathedral by Satolli and Gibbons

The Baltimore cathedral hosted Easter ceremonies crowded beyond capacity. Archbishop Satolli, papal legate, and Cardinal Gibbons led the services with a pontifical mass and a sermon from Colossians.

Satolii Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Arch Satolli United State Pontifical Mans Paul the Apostle

Baptism Day Tragedy Hits Hoptiparisua Church

In Hoptiparisua Pennsylvania on March 25 twenty eight Church of God converts were baptized in the Juniata river. As the party left the scene in a hack the vehicle failed breaking down and worshippers were hurled to the ground. Miss Elaie McMianany and Mrs Weatley Elliott suffered concussion and are expected to die. Five others were injured.

Hoptiparisua Church of God Juniata River Elaie McMianany Mra. Weatley Elliott Will

Local man shoots suspected thief after early morning grocery break in

C Jr Hoyle apprehends a thief at a Plymouth grocery store early today. The wounded man, George Jonge, a notorious resident, was taken to hospital but the crime suspect remains unknown. The wound could prove fatal.

Wilkts-Banny C. Jr. Hoyle George Jonge Plymouth Jonea Ballet

Captain Wilton Drowns After Balloon Breakup Off Cannes

Captain Wilton, a sergeant, ascended from a seashore spot in a balloon and rose about 300 feet before a strong wind drove it seaward. He opened the valve but could not close it near the water, and the balloon descended sharply toward the sea.

Casais Wilton Serenant

Tragic Amateur Suffered Drowning After Car Struggle

A swimmer named Wilton struggled to escape a vehicle and sank. A small boat launched after the attack on the water recovered his body as a crowd watched the deadly accident unfold with an apparent rescue attempt.

Ahack Wilton Ascension

Mob attacks after steamer disaster at Santander

Eighteen men killed by the explosion aboard the steamer Caro Machichaco were buried as the city followed the funeral procession. The mob then stoned company officers, attacked the governor’s house, and battled guards, injuring several civilians and soldiers before rioters sailed the sister ship’s hawser and cut her anchor.

Santander Haring Hawaera Caso Machivhnoo Abip

Admiral Mello Urges Brazilan Leaders to Preserve Union

A message from Admiral Mello arrives in Sao Paulo urging President elect Moraes to influence President Peixoto to renounce any dictatorship. He warns that failure could trigger secession by Parana Santa Catharina and Rio Grande do Sul and the proclamation of an independent republic.

Salvos Brazil Mello Sao Paulo Hellas Moraes Peixoto Ile Parana Santa Catharina Rio Granda

Wave of Murder in Homer Banks County Shocks Town

In Lasta Georgia Homer Banks County a family tragedy ends with J F Willis dead after his daughter Lillian 15 and his wife allegedly attack him with an axe and razor. Witness Francis 11 testified the father drank and a quarrel escalated ending in the fatal blows. The jury acquitted Lillian amid courtroom applause.

Lasta Homer Banks County J. F. Willis Lillian Francis Willis

Parson Davies Doubts Corbett Jackson Fight

Parson Davies, manager and backer of Peter Jackson, arrives after a tour to pay 2000 to Stakeholder Will J. Davis. Davis doubts Corbett's manager Braily will secure the funds or follow through on promises to stage the proposed bout with champion Corbett.

Corbett Tatenda Peter Jackson Parcon Daview Corbett Will J. Davis Jackson Davis Braily

Robert Campbell Dies in Self Inflicted Shot Past Love Trouble

Robert Campbell of Little England Lackawanna County shot himself in the heat today after returning from Pleasant Valley. He had been drinking heavily and was unmarried. Authorities report a supposed romance as the motive for the act.

Lackawanna, Pa Robert Campbell Little England Pleasant Valley Campbell

Mysterious Deaths and Disputes Across Early Twentieth Century

A string of brief incidents surfaces from diverse locales. William A. Hart, a New York drummer, dies after a morphine dose in a Chicago saloon. a British steamer sinks a fishing schooner off Massachusetts. John L. Winlingham, an Adventist preacher, is imprisoned in Missouri for five years. Other notes mention gold discoveries in New Mexico, ore values in Virginia, a theater damages suit in Pittsburgh, a missing child in New Hampshire, and a Nashville coal trust conspiracy case.

Yellowstone Park William A. Hart New York Chicago Cochitt New Mexico Loulka County Joshua M

Robbery at Adams Express Office in Bees Creek Station

Six masked men robbed W S Confer at his Cambria County home on Bees Creek Station about 1:30 AM. They forced him to open a vault, taking 250 dollars and four gold watches, while firing into the room and awakening his sleeping infant. Mrs Confer is severely distressed, and the event targeted post office funds and Adams Express money.

Altooxa Bees Creek Tan Pennsylvania Railroad Cambria County Confer Adama Adame Express Gonfer

Judge Expected to Rule on Evidence in Pollard Case

In Wasitixatos on March 26 the court will hear the Barrs defense plea to suppress depositions in the Pollard Greckinridge breach of promise suit. Judge Bradley is to rule on admissibility, a decision that could affect the defendant’s timing on the stand tomorrow.

Wasitixatos Pollard-Greckinridge Bradley Atreneass Bradey Jorge Bradley

Citizen Train Declines Honor From General Coxey

The article reports Citizen George Francis Train refusing a post of high honor from General Coxey leader of the Industrial Army. He sends a telegram from Camp Toscarora Ohio and replies with a sarcastic message accusing Coxey of anarchism and mockingly commenting on Washington march plans.

New York George Francis Train Coxey Citizen Train

Corn Island Captured In British-Backed Deal

Reports from Bluefields say England secured possession of Corn Island in a deal. The inland island lies about thirty miles from Bluefields and sixty from the San Juan river mouth near the Nicaragua canal. The United States had deleted the island as a coaling station and it sat on the route for vessels to the canal. The Cleopatra had been removed from Bluefields and the British consul claimed she sailed to Corn Island.

Onneass Bluefields San Juan River United States

Gotham woman arrested on malpractice warrant in New York

Mia Helena, living at 688 Second Avenue, was arrested today on a warrant charging a crime similar to recent Friday arrests for criminal malpractice on women. Justine Koch is being held in $500 bail for examination tomorrow.

Gotham New York Mia Helena Cere Second Avenue Justine Koch

Train Load of Industrials Side-Tracked at Findigg

South lero Pacific railroad officials report a train load of industrials sidelined at Findigg near San Antonio on March 26. No injuries are described and investigators begin scene assessment.

Findigg Tex San Antonio Southlero Pacific Railroad

United States Industrial Army Blocks El Paso Train at Findlay Siding

A large draft army of several hundred men stopped trains at Findlay station on the El Paso division. They forced a switch, blocked the east bound train, and climbed aboard. Conductor Martin tied the halted train at Findlay to await orders, then learned the company would not carry the men. Other trains arriving at Findlay were also tied up as the army refused to let trains depart. The isolated station may see the army remain a few days.

Worl United States Industrial Army Findlay Station el Paso Martin Findlay Findlay Sing Findlay Iden

Treasurer confesses embezzlement in Columbiana County

John W. Martin, treasurer of Columbiana County, admitted embezzling in large accounts, with estimates ranging from thirty one hundred to possibly sixty thousand dollars. The case involves official positions and uncertain total losses.

Balanes Jule W. Martius East Livefoot Ohio John W. Martin Columbiana

Creditors anxious as Rose & Co bankers face turmoil

Hungarian Jewish firm Rose & Co, run by Charles Row and David Loebowitz, faces rumors of insolvency at 417 Lackawanna Ave. The agency handled stenmetip banking and money transfers for about a year, with deposits totaling around 56 000 since opening. Creditors include Goofama and Weiss, Schwartz and Jurkovits, and many small investors awaiting repayment.

Magyar and Szlovenska Bank Lackawannaavent Reichart Charles Row David Loebowitz Rose & Co Rose & Company Old Country Kow & Co Loebowitz Brooklyn Hungaria Goofama Lebowitz Rose USA

Rescuers Hope to Raise More Bodies From Gaylord Mine

Rescuers in Gaylord mine report more bodies may be buried in debris. Teams worked through the day and surfaced at 10 p m with information that at least one body is still entombed. Officials expect to recover them between tonight and tomorrow morning.

Winks Bannk Gaylord Debri

Washington and legislative notes from 1893 report

A mixed summary of congressional actions and political notes. Items include civil registrations in China, a revenue cutter service reference, letters to Secretary of State, Hawaii minister Thorsten, and the military academy appropriation near June. Also mentions J D Yeomans and a potential interstate commerce commissioner candidate, and policy moves on Bland bill and sugar duties.

Thorsten Hawaii Washington Military Academy Cobb Alabama J.D. Yeomans Sioux City Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission Cleveland Upper Potomac

Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania March 95

Fore cast for Monday shows warm southern winds in eastern Pennsylvania with a cool northerly breeze in the west. Expect fair skies and hot weather in northern regions with northwest winds and generally good conditions.

Wasminotos Pennsylvania

Linen goods sale at Turkish bath towel price drop

The notice lists Cream Table Dam ask items at 42 cents and regular prices of 50 to ssc. It notes linen fast edges and typical prices of $2 to $2.50. It states twenty five dozen Turkish Bath Towels at 10 cents each.

Fragmentary Shoe Shop Ad Mentions Names And Streets

Fragmentary OCR shows a shoe store offering Tad and Centiemen styles at a city street intersection. Names Lewis Reildy Davee and others appear, with unclear storefronts and locations. The readable items suggest a local business advertisement in a mid century urban paper.

Tad Centiemen Lewis, Reildy Davee Wholokale Ketall

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