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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1894

Page

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American Shot at Bluefields Sparks Nicaraguan Crisis

Reports from Coborx say William Wilson, an American citizen, was shot by a Nicaraguan official at Rama. British warship Canada waits at Bluefields for the U.S. warship San Francisco under Admiral Benham to arrive. Tension rises as details from a Bergensen steamer dispatch allege provocations and possible treatment delays.

William Wilson United States Rama Nicaragi Bergensen Mosquito Reservation M. Mareh Risna Williamn Wilson Rima Atgruilin Lacaro Wilson Biisilelie Wa

Beggars Opera Camp Grows in Desolate Common

Camp Gompers near Palestine forms as volunteers, with Matin Song amid food donations and roughing it in a former Johnson laboratory foundry. Thirty four soldiers skim the line, some subsist on potatoes and bread while others enjoy coffee and preserves. The march to Camp Gompers begins from Crimp Ready toward New Waterford with a mystery marshal Smith tale and six recruits arriving by freight.

Johnson Yarnas Neukons Mint Eamp Browne Corey Astorersom Colombiana Olleek Waka New Waterford Gompers Baat Palestine Marshal Smith Asaya Smith Thia County Tiewon

Speaker Crisp applauded by lawmakers as he took the chair

In Wasmisairos the house greeted Speaker Crisp with extended applause from Democrats and Republicans. The chamber echoed with cheers as he ascended to the speaker’s desk and rapped for order after the Journal was read.

Crisp Bob Silden Wasmisairos

Payne Rep NY Vote Reported Amid Rules Question

Report notes Rep Payne of New York cast a vote yesterday that was reported by one Wiler. The rules require two millbustering on this quotation. The vote on Mr Reed's amendment to the Journal was 1 nay and 174 nays, a definite outcome.

Payne N.Y Reed

Madeline Pollard Registry Found at Wealevan College

An entry appears in the college register for the term starting Rep. tariber identifying pupil Madeline Vivian Pollard, with courses listed as French Latin rhetoric and other subjects. The record was found in a locked drawer of an oil sitdelboard as part of the academy’s registrar notes.

Cincinsa Murel Madeline Polldpl Wealevan Academy Are Brown Rep. Tariber Pollard Madeline Vivian Pirant Prackfort

Bloodshed in Samoa as rebellion sparks violence and crackdown

Disturbances in Samoa escalate with rebels opposing chiefs and government forces. Fights leave thirty rebels dead and about fifty wounded, government troops suffer casualties, villages burn, and executions are reported. Foreign powers including the United States and Germany seek to quell the unrest as a warship nears.

Avcktano Alice San Permetaco Europe Maliotoa Troupe

Minister Expelled From Ministry for Immorality

Rev. Charles M. Bragg Cragg, former orator of Calvary Southern Methodist Church Maltimor, was expelled from ministry and membership by the Multinore Conference at a meeting today, the charge against him being immorality.

Firronnerspurs Charles M. Cragg Calvary Southern Ehurch Maltimor Ity Aearnat Braga

Frontier Violence Report From Montenegrin Border

Unclear text reports an attack by Albanians on Montenegrin frontier villagers. Four Montenegrins were killed and seven wounded. The surrounding details and exact location remain uncertain due to garbled OCR.

Cervind Thenanda Lowlo Aériona Dieturbaoee

Fragmentary 19th Century Notices Include Local Warnings And Court Actions

A garbled late 19th century notice item references a 2.00 hall fee at Seeathi nieveecole and a Susquehanna river event. It notes Mineraville Li ordering schoolchildren to be wave natant and a Mineraville colliery burial with Padrvski death. Other items mention property auctions, court actions involving Wo Carter and Teo, and church leadership changes amid references to Rev. Edward A. Johnson and Fifth Wisconsin Presby terad. The text ends with a note on a forthcoming spring university event and a grand jury question awaiting a meeting.

Northampton Court Ling Bangor Baptist Edward A. Johnson Schiffer OC Love Altepheny City

Breckinridge Trial Recitals Focus on Madeline Pollard

Colonel Breckinridge testifies amid a melodramatic scene as Madeline Pollard confronts alleged schemes to force marriage. The witness details meddling and threats, while Pollard challenges his truthfulness about engagement and intent. Court adjourns with direct examination seen as near completion.

Migs Pollard Eriél Breckinridge Jalae Bradley Breckinrides Aaid

Bomb on Station Steps Sparks Police Flutter

A supposed infernal machine found on the steps of a city station causes a flutter at the police station and city hall. Investigators report a six inch cylinder with a cogged wire and matches along its length, handled by officers for examination.

Funeral Train Arrives In City For Lona Kos Auth Arouni

March 10 crowds gathered at the railway station to witness the funeral train arriving from the province. Tens of thousands filled the streets and station windows as the carriage bearing the coffin passed, with church bells tolling and mourners kneeling on the ground.

Buda Peath Lupar Pesin Fia

Eighth body recovered after mine collapse at Plymouth

The eighth miner was brought to the surface today at the Gaylord shaft in Plymouth after a rock fall. Identification confirmed Thomas Mortinan among the deceased. he left a wife. The body lay with injuries described as horrific, as rescue efforts continued. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow afternoon.

Winkes-Bahien Mareh Gaylord Chaft Plymouth Thomas Mortinan

William Sweeny Parwow AWAy at the Ave of 107 Annexrows

William Sweeny died this morning at Catusangqna aged 17. He was born in Conny Kerry Ireland on November 1780. He was the father of fifteen children and the head of a large family.

William Sweeny Annexrows Marceloo Catusangqna Conny Kerry Ireland

Attempt to Kill Him as He Left Cathedral

An assault occurred Sunday last as the Armenian politician Marel 30 was leaving the cathedral. The attempt drew sharp public attention and caused a sensation locally.

Plot to kill patriarch sparks cathedral security watch

A would be assassin fired twice at the patriarch and confessed planning to jail him. He alleged several accomplices planned to kill the patriarch due to alleged Armenian grievances. The cathedral is under special guard as investigators pursue the case.

Ivaneiin Iy Thiat Pares Rel

Devastating Mountaintop Avalanche Buries Canyon Homes

In the Cour d'Alene Mountains Washington a massive snow slide swept families from cabins near Black Bear nine burying two households and possibly killing oilers. A Chilson family near Burke also perished while fleeing uphill as the avalanche roared down the slope.

Teewine Terrifle Pice Cabine Fortier Burke Chilson Thras Chhtren Therantio

Prize Fight Stopped In Church Ring At Werneraville

In Reapisa Pennsylvania authorities stopped a prize fight held inside a church in Werneraville. Ring entries were Mike Butler of Wilmington known as Boston Mike and Henry Kamer of the city known as Patty Kramer. The fight began about 11 p.m. with a knockdown by Kramer in the first round before officers halted the event. No arrests were made.

Reapisa Shariff Fuhkentach Quackenbyad Werneraville Mike Butler Wilmington Del Boston Mike Henry Kamer Patty Kramer Kramer

President Cleveland Vetoes Bland Bill Amid Party Pressure

The afternoon edition of Calacite praises President Cleveland's veto of the Bland bill. The Globe lauds him as a courageous leader who controls electoral influence and maintains a strong, sensible stance that may bolster his party's prospects.

Losvox Cleveland the Globe

Unclear 19th Century Disaster Report

An OCR fragment from a Quixcy column describes a large city disaster with a fire damaging the business district. It references police, jail, and stores affected, with an estimated loss between 8100000 and 200,000.

Woman Dies After Poison Attempt in Virginia

In Wittianstonn Virginia on March 10 Mrs John Stuffer consumed a dose of poison during a moment of despair over alleged infidelity. Her husband, not a professional ball pitcher, had deserted her amid rumors of unfaithfulness.

Wittianstonn John Stuffer Poldun

Unclear Text About Speaker Chap and Lincoln Era News

Fragmentary report mentions Speaker Chap and a United States senator from linur tid with ties to President vinefield. It references Washington, a tow dive, and a call involving a person named Harry, with uncertain date and details.

Chap United States Linurtid Albert HL Colquitt Theo Vinefield Washington Harry Aira Level Yeaterday

Unclear OCR Local Briefs Mix of Names and Events

Fragmented text reports various items including a political stance by Horning, Carnot visit plans, Liverpool authority complaints, American cattlemen impact, trader Poll Silwh defeat of British troops, Lord Fravem Hope marriage, Vienna employee charges, gas workers strike, and a royal birthday celebration. The readable parts show scattered references to persons places and events without coherent narrative.

Peoria Water Tower Collapse Triggers Wide-Scale Flood

A Peoria water tower burst causing a million gallons of water to flood streets. Dozens injured and several killed as pipes and buildings were wrecked. Rescue crews, police, ambulances, and fire department staff scrambled to evacuate residents.

Strike Preparations Warn of Large Walkout Next Week

Partial OCR text shows strict executive committees scheduling meetings for Monday to organize a large strike. Workers prepare to shut down operations tomorrow, anticipating a broad action and possible secession by operators before Monday.

Trict

Man Killed in Phosphate Plant Collapse at Mantua

Cantus Now reports a fatal phosphate accident at Mantua Boyt plant owned by J. Thomas & Son. worker Charles Shonidere, 40, was buried under loose phosphate when a crate mishap on the first floor caused a fall and a pile to slide down the chute. He left a wife and child.

Cantus Charles Shonidere J. Thomas & Sona Mantua Boyt Tie Meehanien Siduidere Thin

Damages Awarded in Sage Millionaire Case

Beavall Lawa of New York reports damages of 25,000 to Sage in a high profile trial. The case involved a Boston man Norcross who attempted to kill Sage with a dynamite-filled catehet. Sage’s lawyers plan an appeal as the court denied a new trial.

New York March CO William Laidews Ruaseil Sage Pasterson Triad Mrt Sage Boston Norcross Millioaire

Tillman Orders Militia as Charleston Clash Sparks Fear

Dispatches report a deadly clash between citizens and state constabulary at a depot in Darlington. Constables Pepper and McLundon and citizen Nopman were killed. Reports from Florence and estii county describe mobs threatening armed attack as Governor Tillman mobilizes Columbia and Manning militia.

CoLumbus S&s C Darlington Pepper McLundon Citizena Nopman LS. Redmond Florence Esti Tillman Columbia Rma Yonks Merdoga Ob Witausitos Murelai Ruth Tillmanites

Man fatally shoots wife on sidewalk in street disturbance

Washington, a laborer aged around 20, fatally wounds his wife during a domestic dispute on the street near their home at Port ta their home. The couple argued over money and bread before Washington fired a revolver as she tried to flee into the street. He was arrested by authorities after an exciting four-block pursuit.

Wastuveton Mra Blackburn Breckinridge Higwucrt New York Waaiington Sips Dirvat Linwange Mir Paris Tex Toon Dim Uking Edouredo Gungalea Mooning Davis Altee Diop Upkineg Wid Blao Daria Wae Davie John Roder Eagletown Davis Arkansas Short Dollarhide Mister Davie Dollahide Miller Davie Gonzales Blexican Joan Daniela Blas County Noah Marehdi Jobo Washington Port Sparingoo Avenue Washinton Weber Whehington Wawidnittan Washington Mulligan Witchela St Michael

Amalgamation of American League and Union Party

News from San Francisco reports the American League and the new organization known as the Union Party have amalgamated. The platform of the Union Party is adopted with only a few alterations.

Haves San Francisco Barkantine SN Costly Honolulu Drimginis With American League Union Party

Laborers and Employers in the Coal Region Prepare for Action

The Tok[e] region shows tension as miners organize while operators refuse talks. A strong lodge forms at Mount Pleasant with additional unions planned in the southern area. The United Mine Workers signals effects on the dispute and potential actions ahead.

Toke Prac Henry Mount Pleasant United Mine Workers Dis

Possibility Of Hanging Death Sentence Grows

Chicago reports state authorities seek a continu ante in the case of Aqeessium Prendaer gest. State's attorney Kern requests a restraining order to keep Judge Chethiin from delaying the death sentence. If granted, Drendergaat faces execution next Friday.

Chicago Kern Roneth Ottawa Supreme Court Chethiin Fron Drendergaat

Governor Pattison Awards Fourth Regiment Sharpshooters

In Allentown Pennsylvania Governor Pattison and Adjutant General Greenleaf presented medals to men of Company B and D, Fourth Regiment, for sharp shooting. General Copin and several staff members witnessed the ceremony as trophies were awarded.

Allentown Mareti Pattison Greenlend Copin Companon Bon

Fragmentary Texas Crisis and Murder at Darlington

The text details widespread hunger in southern Texas amid turmoil. It notes Gowliet, Paterson, and Darlington linked incidents, including a theft excuse, a fatal shooting by a deputy, and armed deputies stopping a man en route to Montgomery. The report mentions state troops and Governor orders, with references to Oliver Jackson and a Chant murder case.

Columbia, & C Uder Darlington Oliver Jackson Montgomery Mitogen Platols Dealt

Weather Report From Washington Parade

A garbled Washington weather note reports Saturday patterns with west winds. Forecasters predict rain and warming trends for Western Pinete gyltania with fair skies and mild temperatures for youth activities.

Washington Porecast Seth West Winds

Special Offerings In One Lot by Crochet Quilts

Special offerings describe crochet quilts at 95 cents per lot with fast colors. Includes dimity oulita and cream table damask pieces with per item prices, damask napkins and damask towels offered at low rates. Also notes Turkish bath towels available at 10 cents each and linen items previously priced higher.

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