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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1894

Page

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Funeral rites honor Colquin of Georgia in Washington

The funeral of Sapatar Colquin of Georgia took place in the capitol chamber at 1 o clock with a brief service by the chaplain and a Senate address. The Vice President, Cabinet, Chief Justice, and many eminent figures attended before the procession moved to the Pennsylvania Railroad depot for interment in Macon, Georgia.

Diplomatic Corps Orucial Tinal Wastuxuron Mareh Sapatar Colquin Georgia Senate House Cleveland Dipremic Court Diplomatie Vworns Aml Miiny House of Representatives Capitol Fennsylvania Micon Gia

Coxey Army Reaches Alliance Amid Promises of Food

The Coxey army arrives in Alliance hungry but hopeful as crowds gather. Supplies are said to exceed needs and a shipment east is planned if devotion continues. Coxey plans Chicago trip to raise support and an eastern news writer names Camp Ann L. Diggs as the camping site.

Coxer Hino Cosey Coxey Chicago Popper Seruel Marechal Carl Browne Eama Salem Olso Ia Ann L. Diggs Sonia Smith Coxisna

Effects of the cold snap hit several districts

Reports from Florida Jacksonville to Tennessee describe minor damage in the north, with frost affecting crops such as berries lettuce beans and cabbage. Delaware and surrounding areas report fruit loss and bud injury, while the Mississippi valley sees widespread damage to fruit vegetation and forests.

Jack Pin Afaroh Jacksonville Jobsere St. Marek Thenwanda Dolinra Dasvinte Mare Mearns Tenn Dellara Missiawippi

Mill Girls Rally to Protest Wilson Bill in Senate

Rhode Island mill girls depart for Washington to testify before the Senate finance committee against the Wilson bill. The group, described as the most beautiful workers in the mills, aims to influence the congressional action on the tariff measure.

Georgetown Defeats Yale 14 to 2 in College Baseball

Georgetown defeated Yale 14 to 2 in Washington with Yale pitcher Carter pitching seven innings and struggling. The Georgetown nine dominated the game from the start as Carter allowed multiple runs and Yale could not answer.

Georgetown Yale Washington, D.C Boya Tolay Carter

Dying Woman's Evidence Stuns in Heath Murder Trial

Testimony in the second Heath murder trial in Fresno centers on a dying woman's sensational statements about Laula B. McWhirter a noted Democratic leader.

Fresno Cal Richard S. Heath Laula B. McWhirter

Murder Trial Facts Unfold In Court Testimony

Mrs Orn Palmer testifies about a morning murder attempt while driving to the depot near Moe Whirter's residence. Koel Terry a young lawyer appears in the vehicle as the scene reveals a mask and handkerchief bearing a name. Mrs Palmer extinguishes flames as the buggy starts, evidence shown to the court.

Orn Palmer Moe Whirter Koel Th Terry Yooung Parry Thames

Union League weighs expulsion of Breckinridge from honorary role

The Union League Club of Chicago considers expelling ex congressman Breckinridge from honorary membership. Present honorary members Hurtsot Chatney Depaw and the Kentucky congressman are named among the few still on the list.

Chicago Mareh Union League Ciin Aovial Organization Breckinridge Clas Hurtisot Chatney M. Depaw Kentucky

Flower Snubs Troy Men In Audience Refusal

A Troy delegation pressed Governor Flower for a hearing on a murder case and a grand jury request but was met with a flat refusal and threats of arrest. The incident, in the executive chamber ante room at 1 o clock, led to heated exchanges and resignations from Governor Flower's staff as anger swept the scene.

Executive Chamber Troy Robert Ross Shen Williama William Confertui Flower William Tuigdietmeus Generil Pum. Ricketts Indignatin Anuh

Damage Estimated Along Wilmington to Goldsboro Line

A conservative farmer reports extensive damage to crops along the Wilmington to Goldsboro line, a four mile stretch, with damages estimated around 200000 dollars. Coast line officials estimate railroad corridor damages in the trackage sections at not less than 100000 dollars.

Winsisarox N.C Wilmington Aml Weldon Wilmington Golds Horn

Cavesin Cavern Collapse Near Indian Ridge Colliery

A cave in near Indian Ridge colliery buried 600 feet of Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks and a Reading siding. Two cars were involved with no injuries. emergency crews, including a large force, worked at the scene.

Sexasovan Odiia Ridge Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Reading Talroad

Pollard Case: Defense Clashes Over Forged Letter Allegations

Lawyers for Colonel Breckinridge challenge Miss Pollard's account with testimony on a letter claimed to invite him to visit and praise his pace. Witnesses compare handwriting and deny statements attributed to Pollard in 1893 involving a marriage promise. The trial centers on a July 20 letter alleged to be Pollard’s writing.

Breckinridge Miss Pollard Mies Breckinrilga Mae James C. Roles BreeXenridge Wesleyan College William Moore Washington

Philadelphia Bride Weds French Ambassador’s Son in City

Miss Eleanor Lomas Elyvernon, daughter of James Elverson, marries Jules Paténotre, French ambassador to the United States, at Elverson residence 2024 Walnut Street. Witnesses include Sir Julian Paunefate and Prince Cantadane, with Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ivan present. The pope sent the apostolic benediction via despatch from Monsignor Sitolli.

Philadelimla Jules ‘Patenotre Frenehy United States Eleanor Lomas Elyvernon James Elverson Walnut Street Julian Paaneefate Prines Cantadaene Aiamond Ghiep Sitolli M. Patonotta

Unclear bout with fight ends in confusion

A fragmented report describes a boxing or physical culture event at the Calpeter mansion where Charles Stevig and Allert Harrington battled, Stevie reportedly was knocked out in the fourth round and unable to continue, with lingering questions about the outcome and witnesses.

Omaha Prinet Calpeter Lonkno Charles Stevig Allert Harrington Mamie Denna Stevie Teelgiedl

Dublin Freeman meeting ends in floor collapse

During a shareholder meeting at the Tinperkil Motel in Dublin, part of the ceiling collapsed sending attendees tumbling. Several people were trampled with injuries. Mr. Tioman Sexton halted panic and order was restored.

Japraing Denios Martel Dublin Freeman Tinperkil Tay Dior

Cleveland Likely to Object to Coloage Bill Structure

The report suggests President Cleveland will veto or object to the form of the Coloage Fill measure due to structural defects. If his objections are sustained, the bill could be rewritten to remove ambiguities and then returned for approval.

Cleveland

Murder Charge After Child Dies at Fallon Home

In New Casaan Collin March 27 Calvin Bartham a juvenile in custody charged with murder in the death of Jennie Fallon age unknown. Police say the boy assaulted the child in the yard behind the Fallon home and she died after appearing at a window and collapsing at her mother's feet.

New Casaan Collin Calvin Bartham Wievear Jennie Fallon Agel Young Birthin Fallon Yong Bartham

Pension Roll Expansion for Dependent Children

A government decision will enlarge pension rolls by admitting many dependent children of deceased soldiers. The Assistant Secretary will add children aged under ten who were previously excluded by the act, expanding support for those deemed insane idiotic or permanently helpless.

Wasitisutos Riteriue Ievoulda Duucunes

Fastidious High Roller Held as Wall Street Scandal Unfolds

A man linked to a Wall Street downfall faces Jefferson Market court after a scheme involving $40,000 in currency and forged investment endorsements. His adventuress companion abandoned him in Montreal as investigators trace a shortage of funds across Will Street.

Hig Downfall Wall Street Grivesend SLEAM Theo Tigen Aiby Ani Treasuteret Wikee Barre Jefferson Market Devon Tie Faramok Reynolds W NZ W. Mhurple D& Cn Zell Alexander Newbtruer Wali Hroudwuay Aeventis Street Tristan Weiliad ZOON Wecording Will Josie Hoffman Montreal Coal Company Fidelity and Cyapalty Company Zul the Bitter

Unseated Newfoundland Legislators for Corruption

Surveyor general Henry Woolf and colleague George Moores, both representing Bay Dy Vera in Newfoundland, were removed from the legislative seat for various corrupt practices. The decision bars them from sitting for four years, signaling a likely parliamentary dissolution.

Heney Woolf George Moores Bay Dy Vera Newfoundland

Riotous mob forced to leave country after riot charge

A group charged with riotous construction were released after paying costs and signing a paper agreeing to leave the country within twenty four hours and never return. They departed westward.

Lialiane Divaporae Ainooxa Mare Lilsoly

Thrae Pility Attacks Women Then Slashes Self in Maine

In Basdon Me on March 7 Thrae Pility dyed about 25 and living at Howland fatally cut his throat after attacking Mrs Delilah Kickers a grasewidow cook in the New Hugland boarding house. He struck twice failing to win her hand and escaped unharmed before taking his own action.

Basdon Howland Hugland Delilah Kickers Pelky

Junior Order Opposes nun teaching in public schools

State Councilor Kert and attorneys Baird Patterson and A D Wilkin led a conference with order leaders and nun teachers in Caleta county schools. The Junior Order United American Mechanics vows to fight the presence of nuns teaching in public schools, citing a prior Allegheny county victory by similar action.

Alleghene County Walter American Workmen

Disease spreads as Pottsville reports scarlet fever cases

Several errors-filled lines describe health and crime news across towns in Pennsylvania. Scarlet fever rising in Pottsville and Pottsville related areas, with scattered notes on hospitals, jails, and coal towns.

Turbulent Congress Debates Tariff and Pensions

Amid a flurry of action in Washington Congress approves a new tariff while filibusters and stock market maneuvers dominate the day. Treasury figures and military posts loom large as lawmakers push pensions and duties, with several officials named in transit and disciplinary notices.

Explosion Damages Public Hall In Mont evon Le Maine

A blasting powder bomb exploded on a windowsill at a public hall in Mont evon-Lea Minva Saone et Loire. The building suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported. The town is a coal mining and quarrying district.

Pass, Mare Montevon-Lea Minva Department of Saone Et-Loire Cdal

Scam in Patent Medicine Mail Frauds Hits South Bend Vendors

Detectives chase mystery robberies as more than $10,000 in cash meant for patent medicines and cosmetics vanish from the mail to South Bend vendors. Fraud concerns grow amid angry correspondents and unsettled patients awaiting funds.

South Best Ind Mysterion Mall South Bend Eald

Golait Elopement and Reconciliation Reported in Tennessee

A Civil War era telegram from Miccon notes Senator Golait’s wedding to Miss Twiggs, a member of a wealthy Gorin family, followed by a reconciliation at Captain John Row’s residence, a relative of the bride.

Mess. Tenn Micon Golait Twiggs

Death at Dallastown Fire Leaves Old Man Burned

A man in Dallastown died in a house fire that also injured a nearby resident who escaped by crawling to raise the alarm. Fire crews found the older occupant burned to ashes under the debris and buried him with a pillow.

Vouk Moreh Dietrick Kyte Dallastown Mantes

Unclear OCR: Political and Crime Notes Across Europe

Fragmented lines report Belgium interior minister with premier, a conductor accused of theft on a Milan train, Australians and Argentinians colonial tensions, planned April action to oust three Bank of Maryland directors, Albanian leader Kabah residence captured and burned by Katia, Trieste bank cashier absconds with 46000 florins, Crikps and Prairie trade talks stalled by protectionists.

Mr. Borlet Belgium Milan Argentins Bank of Mayland Kabaseh Raktem Kabah Katia Trieste Crikps

Des Moines Man Accused in Warren County Vigilante Threat

A sheriff reports a muttered vigilante plan to lynch George Ashworth in Warren County after alleged improprieties with Mrs Mason on the Mason farm near Sammiersit. Ashworth, about two years old in rumor, is said to be sought by masked locals while Mason travels in Indiana.

Des Moises Warren County George Ashworth Ashworth Wiktor Mason Sammiersit Mason Indingela

Ashworth Fatally Shoots Mira Masonent in Shocking Attack

Eyewitness details show Ashworth going upstairs to grab a revolver then returning to where Mira Masonent rocked her baby and firing three shots. One bullet struck the emule, two on each side just below the rise, Ashworth fled and fled the scene. Mira Mason will not live.

Ashworth Mra

Spanish Judge Viiikes Wry in March Trial

A Spanish judge presiding over the trial of an Amirehian accused of bombing the Lygeni Opera House in Barcelona urged government action to form a Birolona force akin to St Peterstiirge’s wartime unit. The judge called for surveillance and centralized reporting to a central authority, citing prior prosecutions and attempts to curb criminal networks, while noting past actions against archists and organized crime.

Domeonech Amirehian Lygeni Barcelona Hae Birolona St. Peterstiirge Elsnite Sendr Digeneeh Ronslentlor Wyrdon Central Authority Andsiasia

Beauty Bought In Vain and the Gilbert Hailey Affair

A chaotic narrative follows Gilbert E Tuiley and Cap Chougherty amid a New York political family feud. Mrs Bailey, seeking beauty and revenge after her husband’s infidelity, endures surgeries and financial ruin to restore her looks. The tale moves from Chicago to Michigan Avenue and a tense domestic confrontation ensues.

Gilbert B. Hailey Parrhigion Jerry City Gilbert E. Tuiley Cap Chougherty New York Hop City Sol Mra Hailey Dan Igor Porte Gerlinuabaud Arene Lidia Bailey Patia Diailey America Chicago

Death by Self Inflicted Action Ends Ballimora Tipware Dealer Tale

Jim Conway a Ballimora tipware dealer reportedly killed himself after threats to shoot. The incident occurred in Bathvonk on Mare 7 when Conway demanded assistance, claimed interference with his business, and fired a weapon leading to his death. Authorities noted recent business troubles and an assignment of assets preceding the tragedy.

Jim Conway Ballimora Bathvonk Mare John Cone Wir Harrison Conway Ilia

Unclear OCR fragment prompt with multiple names and notices

The readable text reveals a jumble of names and events including a debate invitation, a birthday note, a building project, a New York exchange, a labor secretary, and a court case over four thousand dollars in damage. Specific identities and places are partially obscured by garbled OCR.

Firestorm Transylvania Brews Wrolweatoy Panic

A garbled March report from Waswexcox notes a firestorm-like event at Transylvania involving Wrolweatoy. Details are unclear but mass alarms and warnings spread toward the western Pennsylvania region, with references to wine and other unsettled items.

Waswexcox Transylvania

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