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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1897

Page

3

Statewide returns show Democratic gains in key offices

Complete and unofficial counts indicate Democrats widen leads in state treasurer and auditor general races, with McCauley and Beacom prominent. Republican margins appear in several counties, while Philadelphia and Lehigh contribute significant totals for both parties. Commissioners' clerk race in the city favors Charles Matter by a wide plurality.

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Three Hurt In A Riot At Scottdale

In Scottdale Pennsylvania November 3, about 40 workers marching on Pittsburg street after quitting work were attacked. Henry Gilles John Sordien and manager Skimp were badly injured as a stone and then about 50 shots fired by non unionists halted the procession. None of the injuries appear fatal.

Scottdale Henry Gillesme John Sordien Skimp Scottdale Tron and Steel Company Pittsburg Street Miliager Hetter Frank Keltz Agaunt

Flooding Hits Nicolls Street After Heavy Rain

Reading residents on Nicolls Street were forced from their homes between midnight and 2 AM to escape floodwaters from yesterday and last night. Inadequate sewers caused the 20 foot storm sewer to cave in at Third and Walnut, blocking streets and causing property losses. The disaster also led to injuries and a death connected to the incident involving Councilman Keppelman’s family.

Reading Tp'a Nicolls Street Third Walnut Streets Keppelman

Bad Man Captured in Philadelphia in Triple Murder Case

Navy suspect Archie Lockley, a Black man wanted in King and Queen County for the December triple murder of Mrs. Martha E. Chapman her son Eddie and George Lee in Plymouth Virginia, was seized in Philadelphia last night by detectives and held for Virginia requisition papers after a hearing today.

Philadelphia Navy Archie Lockles King and Queen County Virginia Lockley Martha E. Chapman Plymouth

Window Glass Workers Choose National Officers in Pittsburg

The Window Glass Workers association in Pittsburg counted votes for national officers. Simon Burns was named president Paul St Peter secretary and John G Schileker treasurer for the coming year. Several wage committees had incomplete elections with majorities missing and no gathers committee elected. A new election will be held soon to fill vacant positions.

Pittsburg Window Cass Workers’ Association Simon Burns Paul St. Peter John G. Schileker Henve

Pennsylvania Pensions Issued for Various Residents

Washington reports pensions issued for individuals including Samuel Hughes Jr of Spring City Chester and others such as Paul Dybin of Danville Montour William B Shipley of Boothwin Delaware Franklin J Gruver of Moosle Lackawanna Martin D Gance of Altoona James H Stewart Colwyn Delaware Joseph MeChiiwee Dayton Armstrong and Henry Cann.

Washington Pennsylvania Samuel Hughes, Jr Spring City Chester Paul Dybin Danville Montour William 8. Shipley Boothwin Delaware Franklin J. Gruver Moosle Lackawanna Martin D. Gance Altoona James H. Stewart Colwyn Joseph MecHiwee Dayton Armstrong Henry Cann

Unclear List of Names From Ancestry fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows a long, disjointed string of personal names and places including Digmane Ferry Pike Albert R Hen ry La Jon Clearfeld Charles D Sanders Aveen Luserne Eugene Chase Eldred McKean Charles Hopp Lebanon Richard WH Williams Conneautville Crawford Levi Price Altoona Angeline Taw ley Geneseo Potter Katharina Brober Mahoney City Schuylkill Sarah FE Powley Bendersville Adams Margar et A. Bummersback Locust Gap Northumberland Busan J Mooily Pitteshure Belle Lantz Altoona Ellen Bonnell Nanvoo Tioga.

Digmane Ferry Pike Albert R. Henry la Jon Clearfeld Charles D. Sanders Aveen Luserne Eugene Chase Eldred McKean Charles Hopp Lebanon Richard WH Williams Conneautville Crawford Increse Levi Price Altoona Job T. Plympton Clearfield Angeline Tawley Geneseo Potter Katharina Brober Mahoney City Schuylkill Sarah FE. Powley Bendersville Adams Margaret A. Bummersback Locust Gap Northumberland Busan J. Mooily Pitteshure Belle Lantz Ellen Bonnell Nanvoo Tioga

GUNNING SEASON FATALITIES IN PA DISTRICTS

Reports from Mauch Chunk Motteville and Lancaster detail fatal and near fatal shooting incidents during hunting season. George Straup, 18, killed cousin Clayton Straup, 12, near Mauch Chunk. Claude Madara’s shot endangered his brother near Motteville. Patrick Kehoe, 40s, blinked sight destroyed after being struck in the face while walking a railroad near Lancaster.

Mauch Chunk George Straup Clayton Straup Motteville Claude Madara Lancaster Patrick Kehoe

Wage Conference Sets Fight Over 1993 Mining Rates

Pittston reports the miners and operators will meet next month to fix next year’s mining wages. United Mine Workers president M D Ratchford seeks 75 cents per ton, while operators push for 65 cents per ton. In Pittsburg a 15 year old boy confessed to attempting arson and poisoning the Conk household and has been jailed.

Pittsburg M, DD Ratchford United Mine Workers William FE. Brown O.br. Conk Cont Washington County

Postmasters Named in Pennsylvania Class Four List

Washington November 3 release lists Pennsylvania fourth class postmasters including R F Cochran at Cochranville C B Reighthaupt at Drums J K Walters at Etters Rudolph Neiman at Red Lion and WW Et Mussina at Mussina.

Washington Pennsylvania Cochranville R. F. Cochran Cowan Et. Mussina C. B. Reighthaupt Etters J. K. Walters Red Lion Rudolph Neiman

Prominent Pennsylvania Farmer Ends Life Over Troubles

West Chester on November 1 reports Richard Strode a well known farmer living near town died by suicide this morning using a self inflicted gunshot wound after suffering insomnia and melancholy related to business problems.

West Chester Richard Strode

Squaw Kills Herself by Fire on Apache Reservation

An aged Comanche woman named Namsookawan on the Apache Reservation in Wichita Kansas commits suicide by fire. She dressed in her finest attire and instructed her children and grandchildren to assist, blessing them before throwing herself onto the flames as witnesses sang a death song.

Wichita, Kan Namsookawan

Fire devastates Pinconning area destroying multiple buildings

A major blaze swept Pinconning Michigan on November 2 destroying Dr Porter's residence and spreading to Kaleer Street. Northwest winds fanned the flames and left Shock's hardware, the Brunswick and Phoenix blocks, Commercial Hotel, bank, post office, and Michigan Central area buildings in ruins.

Pincpenning Mich Porter Bocond Street Kaleer Street Jamese Shock Stanton Phoenis Bank Posteree Loenhota Clothing Store Pinconning House Butler's Grocery Michigan Central

Jealous husband shoots builder in New York

In Woodside Heights Ty 1 last night Robert Arndt a carpenter shot L A Schle gel a builder three times. One bullet hit the jaw another the cheek and a third the forehead though his injuries are not serious. Arndt says he found his wife with Schle gel and acted in jealousy.

New York L. A Schlegel Behlegel

Rumored Death of Cecil Rhodes Stirs London Market

Rumors on the London Stock Exchange circulated Nov 5 claiming Cecil Rhodes former premier of Cape Colony had died. The British Chartered South African company secretary was questioned and said there is no truth to the reports, calming investors.

London The Stock Exchange Today Coell Rhodes Cape Colony Thodes Bouth African Securities Bouth African Company Sthedes

Spain Hopes U S Aid to Pacify Cuba

A cablegram from Captain General Stanco in Havana reports Spain seeks United States mediation to pacify Cuba. Madrid says it hopes Washington will act loyally and correctly to help Spain in the extended form of pacification efforts.

Madrid Stanco Havana Cuba United States Spain

Humid hopes for Cuban peace rise after Panco arrival

The article notes growing optimism for a peaceful Cuban settlement with Panco in Havana, believed to aid Cuban problem resolution, while warning insurgents cannot be fully subdued unless the United States abandons support.

Panco Havana United States

The Undertaker Heard a Living Shout From a Supposed Corpse

John Grimes was found in a casket like position days earlier and appeared dead. While the supposed corpse lay in the room, Grimes opened his eyes and spoke to the undertaker saying hello. He then began to recover and his relatives reported he would improve.

Dover N. H John Grimes Grimes Tohnnie Ned

Spain Negotiating for Warships from Britain in Chilean Builds

London reports in well informed circles that Spain may not have signed a deal with British shipbuilders to acquire cruisers such as the O’Hignkins Esmeralda and Ministro Zenitino built for Chili. Negotiations followed Spain’s cash constraints and ongoing search for warships, with experts noting local loans and internal funding as alternatives.

London Spain Daily Chronicle England Chill O'Hignkins Himeralda Ministro Zenitino Armatrange Thompsons Thi United States New York Brassey Naval Annual

Jamboree Wins First Race at Lexington Track

Weather clear and track heavy as Jamboree takes the opening seven furlongs with Momus placing second and Vice Rex third. Jesse Leeda tops the second event over Lena Meyers and Oriental M. In the one mile third race Inyo Skate beats Sir Vaseur and Rockwood. Pep per staker Isaboy wins the eleven sixteenths, with Mampden and Banished following. War Mald wins the haw mile with Donsier and Prices Revenue in second and third.

Lexington Jamboree Momus Vice Rex Jesse Leeda Lena Meyers Oriental M Inyo Skate Sir Vaseur Rockwood Pepper Staker Isaboy Mampden Banished War Mald Donsier Prices Revenue

Splendid Election Returns Highlight Tribune Coverage

The Times notes strong Tribune coverage for the Republican ticket and praises the impressive array of election returns presented this morning.

the Tribune

Obituary for Mrs Mary McCabe

Mrs Mary McCabe died yesterday at her home 24 Linden street after a several months illness. Survived by Bernard McCabe and John McCabe, both of this city. Funeral 30 o'clock tomorrow from St Peter's al thermal. Burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Mary McCabe Linden Street Bernard McCabe John McCabe St. Peter’s al Thermal Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

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