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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1897

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Senate Debates Cuba Policy as House Weighs Response

The Senate plans next week hinge on the Cuban question and President Wilson's message on relief for starving Americans in Cuba. Alabama Senator Morgan leads a likely favorable course while Lodge and Pettigrew push other measures. The House faces undecided procedures with three paths before acting on relief and recognition.

Cuba Washington Senate Benntor Morgan Alabama Morgan Ghar Senator Lodge Senator Pettigrew Alligon Mallory Florida Aldrich Astis and Colegeves House Congress Committee On Foreign Affairs

Cuban insurgent aid rally in Washington draws prominent figures

An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Columbia theater in Washington for a monster meeting on behalf of Cuban insurgents. Senators Gallinger Allen, ex-Senator Butler, Rev. Hugh Johnson, Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, and Cuban league president General William Henry Browne spoke or attended, with letters from Frye and Burrows read aloud. A speaker described Cuba’s plight, urged belligerent recognition, and resolutions protesting Spanish conduct were adopted.

Washington Columbia Gallinger Allen Butler South Carolina Hugh Johnson Metropolitan Methodist Church Howard Wilbur Ennis William Henry Browne Cuban League Gullinger Frye Burrows Clarkson Grand Army of the Santa Clara Weyler United States Decker Cal Senator Allen Nebraska Hue Clara Gelle Brown Woman's National Cuban League Republic of Cuba Hey Kent Lincoln Woman's League Spain Mexico

Indian bill conference report to reach House next week

A House debate on a relief measure for Tec suffering Americans faced a possible amendment cutoff. The conference report on the Indian bill was expected to come before the House next week, with Senate passage anticipated.

House Senate

Tailors Strike After Stormy New York Meeting

The Brotherhood of Tailors with over 20 000 members votes to strike in Greater New York and parts of New Jersey after a heated meeting. Leaders Joseph Barondess and Meyer Koenfel oppose the move but a majority insists on strike to demand wage increases and abolition of the task system.

New York Brotherhood of Talibora Joseph Barondess Meyer Koenfel Brotherhood of Tailora New Jersey

Patti Muse Band Husband Nicolini Reported Cancer

Signor Nicolini husband of Mme Ade ling Patti is said to be gravely ill with cancer and Mme Patti travels from the continent to Wales to be with him as conditions worsen.

Mme. Patti Muse London Signor Nicolini Mme Adeling Patti Wales

Gillette Civil War drama Impresses London Adelphi Crowd

London—May 4. Mr William Gillette's secret Service, a Civil War drama, was staged at the Adelphi Theater last night and well received. Mine Odetey Wy ler and Mr Gillette won the chief honours as the leading performers and were well supported, promising a run.

London William Gillette Secret Service Adelphi Theater Odetey Wyler Mr. Gillette

Republican League to convene executive meeting in Chicago

The Republican League Committee of Cincinnati reports President Wood Mineethan signed a call for an executive committee meeting of the National Republican League at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago. The meeting will be held Thursday May 17 to set final arrangements for the Detroit convention on July 1.

Republican League Committee Cincinnati Wood Mineethan National Republican League Auditorium Hotel Chicago Detroit

General Assembly of Presbyterians Opens May 20 1807

The one hundred and ninth general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States will convene May 20 1807 at Winona Assembly grounds Eagle Lake Kosciusko county Indiana. About six hundred delegates are expected half ministers half lay elders. The assembly will consider eight boards reports and various committees on church governance and temporalities. Notable delegates include ex President Harrison John Wanamaker and others. The moderator position is open with candidates including Sheldon Jackson Henry Minton Robert Rample and John Wanamaker. ex president Harrison declined.

Philadelphia General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States of American Winena Eagle Lake Kosciusko County Indiana United States New York City Board of Home Missions Freeman Pittsburg Chicago New York Presbyterian Twentieth Street Fifth Avenue Chestnut Witherspoon Walnut and Juniper Streets Witc General Assembly John L. Withrow D. D Third Presbyterian Church Harrison John Wanamaker Sheldon Jackson Missouri River Alaska Henry C. Minton D. T Presbyterian ‘Theological Seminary San Francisco Robert PF. Rample West Twenty-third Street Presbyterian Church John 8. Macintosh W. Dana M. J. Eckels J. .G. Bolten Board of Homeesions D. B San Franciscco Cal Robert F. Rample

Rich Lumberman slain in Milwaukee suburb murder

The body of N. T. Clark a 50 year old Grand Rapids lumberman was found on a lake shore residence street in Milwaukee. He had two bullet wounds a revolver at his side diamonds and jewelry on him no cash. Police suspect murder with a back wound and the revolver nearby the Masonic fraternity will investigate.

Milwaukee Win N. TD. Clark Grand Rapids Mich Clark

New York Teachers Ordered to Wear Ordinary Attire

Superintendent Charles FR of the state department of public instruction issued a decision in an appeal, ruling that teachers must not wear religious garb and should dress in ordinary attire during school hours.

Samuel Kennedy Board of Eduction Board of Education New York State Atonae Dee Charles FR State Departtment of Public Instruction

Sunday Baseball Arrests Halt Cleveland Washington Game

Police stopped a Sunday game between the Cleveland and Washington clubs after arrests were made for attempting to play. Players and umpire Tim Hurst were jailed then bailed by President Robison, with 10,000 fans blocked from entering and 5,000 turned away.

Cleveland Washington Tim Hurst Central Police Station Robison Cleveland Club English Tast Hosses Rolleau Burkett Bockelexis Trebeau McKean Powell Wallace Clake Zimmer Wilson

Morristown Girl Rescued After Fire Wire Incident

In Morristown New Jersey on May 13 Misa Kat Camien aged 18 grabbed a live electric wire and was badly burned as she could not release it. Her mother and two brothers were knocked down trying to help. A young man named William Lyons cut the wire in two with an ax to save her.

Morristown N. J Misa Kat Camien William Lyons

Fatal clash at Dallas cotton factory leaves two dead

In a bitter fight among three women factory workers in Dallas on May 14 Mia Ad We Turner quarrelled with a boy named Hulsey. The two sisters sided with their brother and fought. The sisters were mortally wounded, the boy largely unhurt, and Mrs Turner sustained severe bruises with a scalp wound. She was remanded without bond.

Dallas Tex Mia Ad- We Turner Hulsey

Somnambulist Patrick Hogan Injured After Fall

Trenton May 14 Patrick Hogan a 72 year old somnambulist living with his brother in law Michael Shea on Chestnut street fell from a second story window sill of Shea's house early yesterday. He is in a precarious condition.

Trenton Patrick Hogan Michael Shea Chestnut Street Hogan Shea

Two More Fire Victims in Paris Charity Duxaar Fire

Paris dispatch reports Madame De Laume and her daughter died from injuries after the Charity Duxaar blaze. The blaze claimed additional victims as authorities investigated the catastrophe and its causes.

Paris Madame de Laume Duxaarro

Train Plunges Through a Washed Trestle Near Ardmore

A southbound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train fell through a washed out trestle sixteen miles south of Ardmore Oklahoma on May 14 at 6 am. The locomotive and sleeper survived but the cars tumbled down a twenty foot embankment. Fifteen passengers and crew were injured some fatally. A relief train rushed to the scene and doctors treated the wounded.

Ardmore I. T Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Here

Killed Four to Win a Girl in Mexican Shooting

In San Antonio on May 16 Macedonia Frauste a 17 year old from Noneloya Mexico killed four people after aiming to seize Anita Vasas whom he loved. He met Manuel Solis and the girl’s brother resulting in two more deaths. A third brother arrived and was killed, followed by Manuel Herrera. Frausto then went to Anita’s home and the couple fled.

San Antonio Tex Anita Vasas Macedonia Frauste Mex Frausto Manuel Solis Wax Menuiel Herrera

Sought death together in Eldridge Street room

George Sold and Bridget Crimmins were found dead in each other’s arms in a poor room on Eldridge Street. Sold shot Crimmins and then himself. the weapon remained in his hand. Two notes indicated a planned joint death. They had lived together since October 1896 and Crimmins left a six month old child. Crimmins had often quarreled with Sold and suffered beatings.

New York George Sold Bridget Crimmins Eldridge Errest Seidl

Fear Our Competition at Iron and Steel Institute Meet

London May 16 President Pritchard Martin warned that American steel output and use outpace Britain. He cited vast steel buildings in major U S cities and urged lower freight rates, saying transportation costs hamper British industry as rates fall in America Belgium and Germany.

London Iron and Steel Institute Pritchard Martin United States America Belgium Germany

Prehistoric Woman Found in Ohio Mound

Dr. Clarence Loveberry of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society reports discovering a 200 by 40 foot mound in Chillicothe containing a well preserved skeleton of a prehistoric woman. The 5 foot body shows rank with a bone bead necklace and shell bead garlands across the left arm.

Springfield Clarence Loveberry Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society Chillicothe

Elderly Teacher Slain In Apparent Robbery Near Helidanville

An elderly man found on a public highway near Helidanville with his throat cut from ear to ear identified himself as Charles Preston a public school teacher. He wrote that two young white men attacked him and dragged him to the vines where they cut his throat when they found he had no money.

Charlottie N. C Helidanville Charles Preston Vine Woods

Memorial to honor old Kearsarge gun in Stamford

Stamford residents and veterans plan a memorial for the old gun from the Civil War ship Kearsarge. The ceremony will honor Stamford’s soldiers and the men who saved the gun from neglect, with friends of the era paying respects.

Stamford Conn

Brigantine Croteine Ashore Near Lamaline Newfoundland

The French brigantine Croteine went ashore near Lamaline Newfoundland while en route from Bayonne to St Pierre with a general cargo. Twenty eight crew, exhausted and without provisions, were saved after a long day and night at sea aided by a Miot boat. A German steamer Arcadia went ashore near Cape Ray in dense fog with fifty four crew and twenty five passengers. four tried to swim with a lifeline, the fourth succeeded, all were saved, vessel likely wrecked. A steamer will rescue passengers.

St. Johna N. F Croteine Bayonne St. Pierre Arcadia Montreal Liverpool Cape Ray Gulf of St. Lawrence Ia Lkely

Ex City Treasurer John Doehring Commits Suicide

Pelleville Illinois May 1. John E F Doehring former city treasurer hanged himself in his home yesterday. His body was found by a family member and cut down as life ended. He faced an overdrawn salary of 500 dollars and was warned to settle this week. Doehring aged 48 left a large family.

Pelleville John EF. Dauchring Treaurer Doehring

Berry Picker Riot Flares in Laurel Maryland May Sixteen

A riot erupted in Laurel Maryland as berry pickers from Delaware farms clashed with local Black workers. Revolvers and tasers were used, several wounded, and Mary Johnson was fatally struck. Two strangers were driven from town amid fears of return. white residents also faced close calls.

Laurel Del Deala Mary Johnson Croom

Bronze medal unveiled in Genoa for Daniel O’Connell tribute

A bronze medal in memory of Daniel O’Connell, famed Irish patriot and orator, was unveiled in Genoa at the Padite of the Palasgo De Asari where he died on May 14, 147. The ceremony opened with a solemn mass in the cathedral of Las Siro, Genoa’s ancient Christian foundation.

Genoa Daniel O'Connell Palasgo de Asari Las Siro Geno

Arrivals List Shows Diverse Coastal Ocean Passage

Havre records show May arrivals including La Touraine from New York with teenstown and Umbria sailing from Liverpool to New York. Other ships arrive including La Champagne at Havre and Manag ham with Rotterdam traffic.

Havre May la Touraine New York Teenstown Umbria Liverpool la Champagne Managham Rotterdam

Porte Decides to Agree to an Arbitition

The morning paper reports the Porte's decision to consent to arbitration as part of a broader week ahead in Congress. A railroad wreck injures fifteen, and the Presbyterian General Assembly headlines the religious section. Local notes include YMCA speeches and church plans. Dunmore contest claims and minor examination rules feature in the county briefing.

Congress General Assembly of Presbyterians Washington Monument Washington Gossip Loral C. Hogan Rpworth League Dunmore Lackawanna County

Turkish Reply on Armistice Demands Seeks Thessaly Annexation

Constantinople May 14 The porte rejects non armistice unless the annexation of Thessaly is accepted, demands 10 000 000 pound indemnity and abolition of capitulations, proposes plenipotentiaries meet at Pharsalos, warns army will advance if refused, cites historical cession to Greece to curb brigandage and Greek incursions.

Constantinople Porte Thesealy Pharsalos Greve

Ambassadors weigh Porte reply amid Greek troop movements

The ambassadors debate a grave Turkish reply with plans for representations to the sultan to modify terms. A European conference seems unlikely if the Porte stays inflexible, with Thessaly non negotiable and Germany firm. Rumors of 3000 Greeks landing at Palona raise alarm in the sultan’s council.

Russia Thessaly Germany Leontine II Berlin Balkans Palona Janina

Turkish Greek clash near Constantinople reports heavy losses

May 16 Constantinople dispatches say troops are deployed along the Bul onica railway. Greek forces attacked from Gre meniga towards Gri bore and Kokonaria with heavy casualties and retreated from Paraskevi, while fighting continued at Kamazades. Turkish forces held positions and Greek reinforcements expected. Laros reports a two day battle with 15 000 Greeks who abandoned heights and withdrew to olive groves of Gre meniteia.

Constantinople Council of Ministers Bulonica Janina Greemeniga Gri Bore Kokonaria Kamazades Laros Yeaterday Gree Menitea

Workers advance in wages urged by Window Glass Board

The executive board of the Window Glass Workers Association counted votes on a resolution to equalize wages sent to the trade two weeks ago. It was adopted by a good vote and President Simon Turns is confident an advance will be secured for the workers for the next era.

Titteburg Window Glass Workere Asnocuietion Simon Turns

Weather forecast for the Middle States and New England

In the Middle states and New Eng land today fair and warmer with light northeasterly winds and possible rain on the Massachusetts coast. Tuesday skies partly cloudy with warmer weather and a light southerly wind. local thunder storms possible near the lake region.

New York Middle States Massachusetts

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