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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1894

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Rev Talmage Tabernacle in Brooklyn Devoured by Fire

Fire destroyed DeWitt Talmage’s Brooklyn tabernacle with the adjacent Hotel Regent after noon, razing the church and leaving losses around 1 100 000, while firemen battled flames and extinguished multiple surrounding blazes. The tabernacle, hotel, and nearby buildings suffered extensive damage. the fire disrupted services and threatened grave danger to worshippers and guests.

Clinton and Greene Avenues Hotel Regent New York I DeWitt Talmage He Orner Clinton and Greene Avenurs Brooklyn Theaw Tabernacle Talmage Calvary Mount Sinai Mara Hill Grospel Dr. Talmage James Day Waverly Avenue Mr Day Dr. Moody Amoke Mr. Day Tabernyels Williamsburg Masa Lews Dewitt Talioags Europe de Talmage de. Talmage St Delug Hhrwry Mr. Talinswe Sacketi and Schermerhorn Treeta Greene and Clinton Avenues

Boston Coxey delegates clash with Philadelphia socialists

In Philadelphia on May 13 the Boston Coxey delegation led by Colonel Micawber D Fitzgerald was entertained by the Socialist Labor party. Fitzgerald disclaims Coxey ties yet speeches show similar aims. At a Third and Lombard hall meeting police arrested Fitzgerald for an incendiary speech. two Rasalans were taken away.

Philadelphia Boston Coxey

Constitutional Convention Petition Sparse in Buffalo Women

The report notes few Buffalo women signed the woman suffrage petition to the constitutional convention. It mentions a series of disparate items including a death of ex County Recorder J.P.M. Goodman in Aukland Illinois and a court challenge to state senatorial apportionment.

Buffalo J.P. M. Goodman Aukland Illinois Mich Fisher Missouri E. A. Goodnow Worcester Masy A. W. Gilek Glovceater Maas) Fish Company Williams, Sovllmny New York

Coxey and Browne Confederates in Washington Area Protests

May 19 reports from across the country describe Coxey movement followers in Maryland near Hyattsville and in Washington hotels. Browne denounces revelations while leading a dune of camp life and speeches in the area. Police and citizens clash over speaking rights and nuisance concerns as crews move between towns.

Washingtox Coxey Maryland Line Hiddensburg Browne Corey Lime Washington Potomac Hyattsville Camsoto Browné Emi Darnall Pripes Cieorge Hyattaville Wat Mr. Cozey Coxsy Alent Alee Sirowne

Forest Fires Rage Near Camp Cone Grove

Fires sweep Christian and Daley Hollows threatening property. Lumber carriages owned by C. D. Comes Sherman Philip Charles Reimer and Frank Phillips are destroyed. Losses run to several hundred thousand feet of log under skid way ready for removal.

Cone Grove Chritian Daley Hollows Lumber Cariya Ricker Sherman Philip Charles Reimer Frank Phillips C D Comes

Fish Wardens Shot in Sunday Fishing Law Clash

Woopoong reports Wardens Charles Featherer and John Adame were shot near Bridgeport while attempting to apprehend fishermen violating the Sunday fishing law. Several exchanges occurred between the wardens and the accused fishermen.

Woopoong N. J Charles Featherer John Adame Bridgeport

Fishermen gun attack leaves Featherer critically wounded

Reported shooting involved fishermen with Featherer shot in the breast and Adams wounded in the arm. After the incident the fishermen escaped with Featherer in critical condition and may die.

Featherer Adams Festherer

Strike Ends at Pana Miners Work Returns

The coal miners at Pana, Tl, May 1 report the strike is off. Over 25 strikers were told their services would not be needed again. The union claims the stoppage ended due to the report that McDride had discharged them.

Pana Ovar Pasa Wantu McDride

Debs may order general strike on Great Northern line

In Liven ce Pach Minn delegates from the American Railway union meet at Labor hall. A general strike on the Great Northern from St Paul to Seattle is likely to be ordered at midnight. Debs remains abroad and will arrive tomorrow. a delegation will press President to reinstate all workers from April 18 or face mass action.

Ce Pach Minn Belway Seasion Labor Hall St. Paul Seattle Great Northern Conference Tonivhs Preutherit Liebe Pullman Wi Jaeted

District Attorney Tughan Visits Gettysburg Battlefield Railway Case

United States District Attorney Tughan visits Gettysburg to study the scene as government seeks an injunction to bar the electric railway from operating on the battlefield. The Willin equity case filed by the government commission in district court is set for argument this week.

Cietrvenum United States Iugham Philadelphia Gettysburg Willin Equity Government Commission Inghamn

Pollard Visits New York With Mrs Burke

Madeline Pollard arrived in New York from Wretington at 2 PM grouped with Mrs Burke. They checked into the Marlborough hotel for a few hours and departed without revealing their next destination.

Yous Madeline Polard Mies Burke Wretington Lotel Marlborough

Delegates chosen in Soitreet county primaries and regional notices

Reported political and civic items from the region include Soitreet county delegates selected for a primary, John B Mobinaoa named Memorial Day orator in Altoona, a West Branch Wall dentists convention next Wednesday, and plans by DD Allen to design a liftsherg casino. A not guilty verdict was returned in the bigamy case of Harry Burietne. A new pottsville gas company, mine fire in Philadelphia, and flood of damages against Old South Penn railroad are noted along with Tioga county Hastings support and local congressional delegation selections.

Robinaon Soitreet Primarion Satandar Congreming John B Mobinaoa Media Altoona DD. Allen Philadphia Harry Burietne Bethlehem Pottsville C. H. Tyson Thomas H. Mieker Joseph. Bright John Parker Filswater Street Philadelphia Lowa Old South Penn Railroad Pronklin Bedford Counties Cumberland Valley

Seventh Week of the Debate on Tariffs and Bills

The article previews the seventh week of tariff debate in the House. Mr Aldrich and Mr Quay are slated to speak on rates on luxury articles and finishing remarks. It describes expected focus on the tariff schedule, banking and currency reports, and various joint resolutions and district bills.

Mr. Aldrich Quay Committee On Springer Tie Cruomline Gollee Cetera Ag Ile

Forest fires devastate oil rigs in Mc Dermott area

May 14 report from Russetn City says wildfires in tila county reach the oil Jesse of Mc Dermott and Barnedall, destroying several rigs. Local men fought the blaze for two days. relief aid requested from Kane due to exhaustion.

Russetn City Tila E K McDermott & Barnedall Kane

President Clavaland En Route for Snipe Fields

President Cleveland and Secretary Gresham travel by rail for a tour ending at Snipe Fields in Namrouk Virginia. The train departure happens on May 18 with officials aboard to inspect regional facilities and discuss funding.

Clavaland Snipe Fields Namrouk Cleveland Gresham

Arrival of Carlisle and Captain Evans on Maple at 11

The party reached here aboard the light house steamer Maple at 11 in the morning and were transferred to the Violet to proceed to Curvituck Sound for a three day shoot. They plan to return to Washington next Saturday.

Tary Carlisle Captain Evans Maple Curvituck Sound Washington

Fire at Emory refinery injures thirty and wastes equipment

A benzine tank exploded during a blaze at the Emory manufacturing refinery barrel house. The blast sent flame and burning oil up to 300 feet, catching spectators off guard as a strong wind spread the fire. Thirty people suffered facial and hand burns, with John Crosby severely burned. loader tanks and other equipment were destroyed. Total losses around 25 000 dollars.

Braprorp Emory Manufacturing Company John Crosby

Memorial Service for George W Childs by Philadelphia Printers

The onion printers of Philadelphia held a memorial at the Walnut Street Opera House in memory of George W Childs. Representatives from Typographical Union No 1 and peers spoke on his intellect, character, and lasting impact on the city’s press. A brass-like tribute was offered, with remarks from Rev. DeWitt Vieler and editor AL Ko McClaire among others.

Physpelia Onion Printers Philadelphia George W. Childy Iife Chihis Tovater Orchestra Gyoree Chunes Onion Puddin Rev de W. No Vielur Holy Trinity Protéatint Epletopal Ehares Otho Tate Childe Cal AL Ko McClaire Titus Colonel McClarn wes @ pauveyric Apo Childe’ Ife Jaca Glneer Typographical Union Severs Obbere Volaguer Angers Eatig Soci

Women Horse Thieves Travel Through New England Ring

Two women and two boys traveling from Arlington Massachusetts to Salem and Nashua are accused of stealing horses in multiple towns. They allegedly recruited stable hands, used hired teams, and planned further travel, with ownership traced to Fred C. Binton of Salem. They will be turned over to Arlington police.

Navera New England Tami Shaeh Allen Myra Whiley OS Mother Lalgiter

Evictions Ahead in Uniontown Strike Region

Reported wholesale evictions by the Prick and McClure companies are set for this week in Uniontown and Oxford towns as coal region labor unrest continues. The move aims to disrupt plants as workers anticipate further upheaval and potential new protests.

Oxforwans Pau Amenmare Prick and McClure Halon ColpAnie Hapore Tully North End

Fire at United States Pipeline near Avinss Pa

A fire raged along the United States Pipeline about nine miles from Avinss Pennsylvania on May 1. Gangs of men labored to extinguish the blaze all day with limited success. Telegraph lines were down and communication with Bradford, Pennsylvania, was cut off.

Avinss Bradford

The Colleries at Ghenandoah Fut in Operation By Soft Coal Strike

Shenandoah Pa May 1 The employees of five Lehigh Valley collieries here resolved today that mines would remain in operation until tomorrow. Over the past year workers have been limited to three days a week. The soft coal strike has heightened demand for anthracite.

Shenandoan Lehigh Valley

Weather Forecast Show Warmer Front Moves In

A northeastern region forecast for Monday calls for generally fair conditions with warmer temperatures in the northern portion. Expect east to southeast winds and improving weather as the day progresses.

WastiNoroh Westen Dean

Her Majestys Corset Promises Fit and Comfort

The leading modistes declare Her Majestys Corset offers unmatched ease and proper fit. It should be no more than two inches smaller than the wearer’s waist, ensuring water-tight adaptation and exquisite form without changing shape over time. Ladies are advised to purchase this corset for assured wearability and elegance.

HER Majestys Tme

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