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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1894

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Great Northern Strikes Stir Minnesota Military Action

United States troops guard the Great Northern line as Fort Snelling and Fort Bowlling assist in warrants and arrests amid rail disruptions. Strikes in Arnesville St Cloud Wilmar and Morehead test law and wage disputes while workers discuss arbitration and a temporary truce collapses amid threats and violence near yards in St. Pats Minn.

St. Pat Fort Bowlling Layne Mason Fort Snelling Fort Dakota Maretal Crouin United States Minnesota Arnesville St Cloud Wilmar Morehead Labor Hall St. Paul Minneapolia Eustis Minneapolis St Paul Minge Wpolia Grand Maerter Soveringa Knights of Labor Thone Pointe Alan Crooketon

State Convention Looms in Hannisona With Low Turnout

The State Convention of the People's Party is set for tomorrow in Hannisona with no visible crowd yet. State airman Thompson is expected this afternoon and the State Council Order United American Mechanics plans a meeting tomorrow as well.

People’s Party Hannisaona People's Party Thompson State Council United American Mechanics

McBride Reports Progress In Coal Mine Suspension

The second official bulletin from President McBride of the United Mine Workers notes mining has entered a second week of suspension under improved conditions. The army of idle miners exceeds 160,000, with only about 24,000 workers at work across the bituminous coal fields, and widespread market concerns persist.

End of conflict nears as workers resist pay pressures

The note says that workers respond to the national convention by staying loyal, accepting no terms until a general settlement is reached. Operators offer higher wages but the ranks remain steady with more men joining, signaling momentum in favor of the union.

Thiala National Convention

Bristol solicitor granted divorce on grounds of adultery

Edward Daniell of Bristol was granted a divorce from his wife Mrs Daniell today after she confessed to living with a man named Robert Nicol in Boston Massachusetts. Nicol and Mrs Daniell reportedly have interests in social life in both the United States and England.

Nicol Lespos Edward Daniell Bristol Ale Boston Maas Robert Nicol Mra Daniell Nicol

SONS OF THE REVOLUTION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS PATRIOTIC PROJECTS

The Sons of the American Revolution convene in this city to approve a record collection and indexing initiative, celebrate Jin Din Day, and support monuments in Baltimore New Hampshire Massachusetts and New York. Delegates from New York include Chauncy Depew Robert Roosevelt and Henry Hall. Officers listed include President General Horace Porter and Secretary Franklin Murphy.

Wasuindros Congress Hennalington Stark New Hampshire Baltimore Brother Jonathan Lebanon Cono New York New York State Chauncy O. Depew Robert 4B. Rorsavelt William P. Wadeworth A. J.C Foyv Edward P. Coase Ferdinand Matle J. Warner ‘Atler Henry Hall National Society Horace Porter Channeer M Dewer Gaverald Breckiridee Honry M. Shepard Chicago Eur Thomas M. Agdereon U, A Henry 0. Notmain Connesticut Ieveral Irom Franklin Murphe Newark N. J Genera Conries W. Hackine A. Howard Clark The Smitheonian Institution Honry Hall Greeval—Bhsop Charlee F Cheney

State Supreme Court Rules Tax on Interstate Commerce Invalid

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today held that no state can levy a tax on interstate commerce. J W Brennan, agent for a Chicago firm, solicited orders in In Timeville for pictures and frames. An ordinance requiring solicitors to pay licenses led to a fine of 25 dollars. the high court reversed the lower court’s judgment. Justice Brewer reviewed authorities and announced the decision.

Wasittwerox Joane Drewer Supreme Court J. W. Brennan Chicago Timeville Aqpreme Court of Lrewer Eupreme Court of Pennsylvania

New Wage Schedule for Lehigh Valley Freight Crews

The new wage schedule sets uniform pay at 1.70 per day for freight brakemen starting May 1, replacing the prior rate of 1.40 per day. The Brakemen Fastes and Bevinning adjustments apply through April 39 as transition.

Lehigh Valley

Warren Mix Dies After Being Shot Near Renova

Warren Mix of near Renova dies days after being shot by Robert Clark. Police reported the shooting occurred recently. Mix did not survive his injuries.

Salvation Army Lebanon Berke County Warren Mix Renova Robert Clark Erie Directory Pullman House Duryea John Dudley Pittston Butler County Hantings Lyon Snowsker Grow MacDowall Ponnavivania Traction Company Philadelphia Harrabare Lancaster and Littis Warren Hastings Robinson Price Bucka County Thomas J. Stewart Pol Ahesman Beltzhoover Washington Sete Ten James Snell Neversing Mountain Railway Reading

Senate Tariff Debates Highlight Long Washington Session

The Senate spent seven hours debating the tariff bill with Mr. Quay and Mr. Aldrich clashing over amendments while Mr. Turpie pressed questions about honesty. The House finished with routine business and adjourned. The day also saw resignations, a bridge appropriation, and executive session moves.

Caldwell Ohio Senate Niobrara River Nebraska Wabash Hatch Dem

Coxey Heads for Capitol Amid Parade Plans and Law Clash

At Washington Coxey, leading the army of invasion, tells a United Press reporter he plans a parade at the Capitol grounds tomorrow. He says they will address the people, disband, and march home, asserting constitutional rights despite warnings of legal limits. Sergeant at Arms declines comment as crowds gather and officials await Coxey’s next move.

Wastinatos Dcl Coxer Army of Invasion Capitol United Press Comey Tomorow Tomy Congress Mr. Comey Cosey Coxey Senate Cicer Ohio Cozey Thea Officinia

Striking coke region braces as plants close and evictions loom

Uniontown reports 1200 of 17519 ovens operating with deputies guarding sites after J. D. Boyd Coal and Crossland Coke plant shut down. Tomorrow Oliver company plans eviction of 61 families amid growing destitution and threats of theft. Companies bolster guards and fear attacks on company stores.

Uniontown Coke Region J. D. Boyd Coal Company Crossland Coke Plant Oliver Company

Miners Strike Shuts Down Pa Coal Mines at Braver Falls

Miners at George Kirkham W F Clayton George Bollom and Rioshard Moorfordford mine joined a walkout refusing to report for duty this morning at Braver Falls Pennsylvania. The strike affects the Thompson Raw Works tipple area.

Thompson Raw Works Braver Falls George Kirkham W. F. Clayton George Bollom Rioshard Mountford

Mine Labor Strife Sparks Sheriff Deputies at Thompson Works

Reported clashes at Thompson Raw Coal and Clayton's mine show men replacing strikers after months of tension. A Saturday night riot at the Thompson mine saw a striker drive out miners and attempt to burn the tip, with twenty five deputies dispatched to restore order and another attempt anticipated.

Clayton's Thompson Raw

Insect Plague Threatens Conestoga Valley Crops

Local reports from Reading and Joana describe worm infestations harming young clover and grain. Larvae mature in about forty hours changing to light green mothlike beings. Dense groups appear in fields, raising fears of rapid spread through the Conestoga valley.

Reanina Worma Joana Conestoga Valley

Wheatland Constable Arrested for Robbery and Assault

Charles W. Fares a former Wheatland constable and well known resident was arrested today in Teaver County charged with holding up and assaulting James Abraham a Bolton picture agent. Authorities describe Fares as an oil roustabout type criminal posing as a respectable Wheatland resident to commit crimes.

Suanos Charles W. Fares Wheatland James Abraham Bolton Teaver Purey

Washington Gossip and Global Troubles Highlight Turbulent Era

A jumbled Washington gossip column reports party strife over Democratic and Republican factions, with notes on sanctions, naval debates, and a controversial China treaty. International items mention Assassination in Tokyo, German trade concerns, a poison dye discovery, and a Greek earthquake crisis, plus a Paris zoo bird escape and surprise sugar weight claims.

Coszny Washington Carlisle Eforia North Dakota Waeks United States Geological Survey Congress Herbert Philadelphia Seaman's Fund Society Gresham China Kim Ok-Kinm Japanmee Berlin Greece Iaid Athens Thebes

Swallowed by Angry Waters at St Alban

Flooding along the St Anne at St Alban damaged farms and destroyed the river embankment. Seven homes were swept into the stream and four people died. The St Anne shifted its course, three bridges were carried away, and vast farmland losses were reported with damages around $500.

St. Anne St. Alban Port Neu St Anne Ani Ated Gantier St Aone

Yale Industrials Debate Promptly Dispersed Meeting Ends

An emphatic Yale rally featuring Daan Woylach and others aimed at defining the proper course for receiving the New England army was dispersed in confusion. Committees were being formed as Balog and Warland worked on funding while speakers warned against mob sentiment and urged school dignity amid plans for a campus celebration.

Yale Yolo Tie Soap Dean Wayland

Eastern Tramy Hosts Economic Delegation Route

The New England industrial delegation begins a northern journey from New London to New Haven with 95 travelers in coach. They plan a warm reception, stay at hotels, and continue to Saybrook via Niantia and Lyonne crossing the Connecticut River by ferry. Two members were missing at departure as the party of fifty four left town.

New Loxnoy New Fagland Borane New Haven Swift Adame Saybrook Niantia Lyonne Connecticut River

White Strikers Block Colored Laborers at Ducktown Mine

Strikes by White workers at the Ducktown copper mines prevent colored laborers from entering a new railroad project to the mines. An attempted work start today failed as Negroes fled in fear. A large force of special deputies sworn in to enforce the action.

Kyoxvinat Tenn Ducktown m

Galvin Coxeyites Arrested at Mount Starling

Conumba, O April 10 The Galvin band of Coxeyites arrived here Saturday after surrendering to Governor peers troops at Monnet gerbe. They did not leave Columbas to ny. They want money to travel by rail.

Mount Starling

Wedding seals vow by 71 year old groom in Reaping

A late April wedding in Reaping Pennsylvania united William TH Spotcher aged 71 with his bride to be, the couple's union marking a notable match between age and affection in the community.

Cupid William TH. Spotcher Miss

Young Bride Weds Veteran Farmer After Brief Courtship

Sallie M Umbenhorn aged 28 married by Rev D B Zweizig. The groom, a veteran, met his bride two months ago when she went to his Mount Pleasant farm as housekeeper. He proposed soon after meeting her.

Sallie M. Umbenhorn D. B. Zweizig Mount Pleasant Horcharma

Explosions Strike Police Offices in Ancona and Leghorn

April 20 report says bombs exploded in the police offices at Ancona and Leghorn causing damage but no injuries. A number of persons suspected of involvement have been arrested.

Leghorn Rowe Ancona

Death of Frank Hatton editor of Washington Post

Frank Hatton, editor of the Washington Post, died at age 40. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on April 8, 1846. Hatton began journalism early at Cadiz Republican, served as lieutenant in the 18th Infantry in the Civil War, and held multiple public posts. He later became editor in chief of the Washington Post with Beriah Williams, under whose management the paper grew in influence. Funeral services will be in the city with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Harlington Lumington Iss Arthur Hatton Ilish Alexander Haralston National Repatlican of Washington Factary Hatten Cleeve The Mail Flon Berlah Williatms Washington Post Wilksow Die Titewlar Plactis Rock Cenk

Base Ball Games Yesterday Across Cities

Yesterday’s baseball results include Philadelphia a 60 to 008 againtj, New York and Chicago matchups with varied scores, strong performances by Hewtim, Clemente, and Ryan, plus Washington and Brooklyn contests. The Tig Six of Minooka challenged the Eiquetries of Taylor, with captain Michael Jude coordinating. Lafayette toppled Lafayette at University Park in a Pennsylvania University clash.

Phoadelphe Philsephia New York Haltimorn Fries Batten Sirattad Karli Madiasd Kisvridge Umplee Swartavenet Washington Hrooklyn Hite Brooklvo Ererom Warehington Hrooklin fee—Mortor Metiitny Ulub St. Lovl Phawin Altoona Thilianis Altoonia Altouna Dellanes Atteriue Alexinder Myers Miller Gotu Halton Dillon Patine Wailliameport Simorest Nowwood Harrisburg Demorest Irrote Detivrent Fisimatury I Battorita C'nae Chatoplan Hrahan Hintog Miseor Banton Eanton Hital Fasten Buffalo Erron— Ruston Huffalo Wilson Sharp Rewulug Darlington Crisswell and Darkley

London detectives arrest Adolph and Montagu Bernhard

London detectives nabbed Adolph and Montagu Bernhard who face larceny charges in this country. Princ Hismarck told a Berg deputation he longed to pass a quiet rural life for ten years of his life.

London Adolph Montagu Bernhard Princ Hismarck Wonton Dooly Berg Alwaye

Forecast for Tuesday Weather Across Regions

The forecast reads for Tuesday light rain in parts of the east with warmer air and south winds. Western Pennsylvania expects fair skies in the morning with showers Tuesday night and warmer conditions in the north.

Wastieros Fennsylvania Wight Warner

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