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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1894

Page

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Odds Favor Morton In Senate and House Bets Across Empire State

Republicans at Fifth Avenue hotel predict Morton will win by about 49 000 to 50 000, with Babcock confident of a large GOP gain. Knicks of Kings and New York County results loom large while up-town bookmakers push two to one odds as betting approaches 40 000 dollars.

Washington Babcock New York Fifth Avenue Morton Markett Kings County Hill New York County Sis Bexun Joe Wendig Bottlhe Dwyer Brothers George Whitelock Wenidly Thade

Tariff BIT Liable to He Snowed Under

United Treas. Fairmont, W Va Nov 5 It will not be much of a surprise to the Democratic leaders themselves It William II Wilson is defeated They claim his election and seem encouraged by the large meeting here but give no figures on its election Conceding that Wilson armed the district two years ago by 1041 plurality and taking his views of both glides lt Inoka very much as If chan were equal today Dayton has made large gains but Democrats claim that Wilson will hold enough to elect him

United Treas Fairmont W. Va William II Wilson Lt Inoka Chan Gide Dayton

Warning to Mr Hill in binding snow storm arrival

The report describes a blinding snow storm at Coliues and Baratoga, where 1 000 people stood in the station yard to greet Senator Hill. He and Governor Flower addressed the crowd for fifteen minutes, then Hill continued to Albany to vote the next day and return in the executive chamber with Flower.

Cohiues Coliues Senator Hill Baratoga Gelock Dalbeton Governor Flower Aud Albany

Fish Law Found Flawed by Pittsburg Judge

Pittsburg reports judge White ruled the Penney venia fish law improperly defines crime and punishment. Three defendants in the fish wars case were fined ten dollars each before an alderman, with an appeal leading to a grand jury. The judge quashed the indictments, agreeing no crime or penalty was fixed by law.

Pittsburg United Press White Prevent Fish Law Penneyvenia Fish Wars Thompson

FRAUDS BY CONDUCTORS Four Grand Trunk men to be tried

Four Grand Trunk railway conductors John Stone John Mulligan Thomas Tamblyn and Joseph Defrels were committed to stand trial at the Queen's Bench on a conspiracy to defraud the company by issuing fraudulent tickets for passenger transfers at reduced rates. The company said the scheme was widespread in Canada and the United States and would stop it. The trial set for next week.

Montreal Grand Trunk Railway John Stone John Mulligan Thomas Tamblyn Joseph Defrels Dugus Court of the Queen's Bench Greenshields Canada United States Grand Trunk

New Marine Instrument For Distance From Shore

A new instrument named the windometer by Lieutenant Fiske, devised to measure distance to shore or to a friendly vessel by sighting a lighthouse or coastal mark, has been submitted to the navy department for trial. It promises quick distance readings for mariners and potential use in sea battles and weather conditions.

Washington Navy Department Fiske

Time Workers District Chief Notified on Competition Scale

District President John A. Cairns of the United Time Workers was notified today about a proposed Desire Scale rate intended to enable competition with rivals. The development signals potential changes affecting operations and collective bargaining dynamics in Pittsburg.

United Pittsburg John A. Cairns United Time Workers

Railroad coal operators seek uniform scale rates

The Railroad Coal Operators Association argues that unless firms now paying below the Columbus scale raise to scale wages, operators currently paying lower rates will act to nullify the Columbus agreement. Several large companies have forced miners back to work at reduced pay while operators seeking lumina scale want consistency across rates.

Columbus

Two Women Hunt for Charles Murray Disappearance

Charles Murray, prominent Warren resident who arrived in 1556 and married Miss Spear last year, is missing. Two local women, both married, pursue him as a messenger from Medding, Pa., seeks arrest on bigamy charges. An arrest attempt failed after Murray was warned.

Charles Murray Warren Murray Miss Spear Medding

Man Stabs Self at Yorkville Police Court Steps

A German man named E Hovag sat on Yorkville police court steps and stabbed himself to the heart with an eight inch knife. He left three notes on his body including one to the police saying he had no friends and lacked courage. The incident occurred November 4 in New York.

United Press New York E. Hovag Hlman Yorkville

London Bomb Outrage Stirs Yard Detective Probe

A Scotland Yard squad investigates a midnight bomb explosion outside Rosinald Brett’s Tilney street Park Lane home near the house of Lord Esher’s son. The blast, made from iron piping and lead ends, prompts theories of revenge from a Rolls Court crank or a dynmite warning tied to the Irish Physical Force party.

United Prose London Scotland Yard Rosinald Brett Lord Esher Tilney Street Park Lane House of Ely Henry Hawking Queen's Bonef High Court of Justice Domain Fhem Savoy Hotel Méward Bradford Lord Maher

First Snow of the Season Mantles Ogdensburg

Snow fell across Ogdensburg New York and nearby areas with about a half inch accumulating. Reports describe a fierce storm offshore and wind tearing down wires while communications were disrupted.

United Press Ogdensburg N. Y Navy Walton New York Marly

Tribune Bulletin Promises Fast Election Returns Tonight

The Tribune reports it will bulletin all election returns tonight using a powerful stereopilicon and telegraphic service wired for quick updates. Readers are urged to read tomorrow for the fullest election news.

the Tribune

Congress Forecasts Across States Amid Turbulent Race

The piece traces early election expectations with Colonel Singerly predicting limited support for General Huaat ingen and Mol mts Republican rival Air Watsas expected to win. It notes Ko ol and Babcock confidence in few Democrats surviving Wilson Bill frames, Hastligg eyes 2000 plurality and 27 Pennsylvania GOP seats, and mentions James A. Connelly aiding a Republican candidate amid Wilson defeat rumors. Non south districts favor Republicans a large House majority, naming Tracey New York Bibley Pennsylvania MeKterlok Massachusetts Lafe Pence Anglora and Tom Johnson as notable figures in play.

Babcock Congress Hastligg Pennsylvania James A. Connelly Springer Mhelyo Wilson Diomocrate Partos Tracey New York Turan

Czar Declares Devotion as Princess Alix Embraces Orthodox Faith

Reports from Livadia describe Princess Alix of Hesse Darmstadt entering the Greek church in a white dress with the Empress, reading articles of faith and receiving a new name Alexandra Mooduyevna. The czar and czarina partake in communion, while the Princess of Wales remains nearby. The royal party travels toward St. Petersburg, with embalming delays affecting plans.

Pall Mall Gasette Livadia Alix of Hesse Darmstadt Creek Church Alix Imperial Chapel Father Vinichel Father Vinielert Father Vinecell Neophyce Alexandra Mooduyevna Czur Zarina Princesse of Wales Esarina Csarina Princess of Wales St. Petersburg Sebastopol Odessa Moscow Charkom Yanowskd London New Tally Zuchairia

Justice Mitchell Reverses Pennsylvania Railroad Decision

In Pittsburgh on November 6 Justice Mitchell delivered a Supreme Court ruling reversing a lower court verdict of 35,000 to Ringle in the case Ringle against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The key point held follows Johnson against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and states that a contract offering a release applies to benefits accepted after an accident, not a waiver of future negligence.

Pittsburg Mitchell Supreme Court Ringle Pensslvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Johnson

William R. Leeds Dies Prominent Philadelphia Politician

William R. Leeds a longtime Philadelphia Republican leader and national figure died after a lengthy career in politics. Born January 1 1887 he served as collector of Internal Revenue in 1869 and as Philadelphia sheriff in 1870 while representing the tenth legislative district in three legislative sessions and participating in numerous national and state conventions.

Philadelphia William &. Leeds Gore Pennsylvania Mr. Leeds Grant

Americans Arrested in Monterey For Old Offenses

United Arena in Monterey reports John Horley and Or J Corry face old offenses as Americans stir a commotion in the city amid the arrest notice and surrounding uproar.

John Horley Or. J Corry United Arena Monterey Mexico

Murder Suspect Sought After Body Found by Railroad Track

A body of an unknown man was found near Easton Harton on November 5 with two deep head wounds and one hand severed. Authorities believe the man was murdered and placed on the track after, as he was well dressed but identification was not possible.

Easton The United Press Harton Suntoy’s

No Faith in Mr Teines Versus Standing Politician

George B. Donnelly of Pittston publishes a scathing account accusing Congressman Hines of fraud and broken promises. Donnelly details his job promise in the customs service, letters to officials, and eventual withdrawal of his name for a position, urging workingmen to reject Hines. He labels Hines a political pest who aids workers only for personal benefit.

Beranton Mitston W. H. Hines George BF. Downellly Philadelphia Hite bin Tt Pulthea Washington George B. Donnelly Pittston

Surgery for consumption a risky lung wall removal

A difficult operation was performed by local physicians on Hills Clark at his home in Martin's Ferry Ohio. Doctors removed a portion of the lung wall after months of illness misdiagnosed as consumption. Clark tolerated the procedure well and is recovering.

United Press Martin's Ferry Hills Clark Clark

Fire Nearly destroys Helyldere Hotel in St Louis

A midnight blaze gutted the Helyldere family hotel at Fourteenth street and Washington avenue. The General Beauregard estate owns the logs and contents, with losses estimated between 50 000 and 75 000, partially insured. Two bellboys woke guests who escaped with only baggage losses.

Allotel St. Louie United Frese St. Louis Fourteenth Street Washington Avenue

Pardon bid planned for Steelton murderer Bell

Harrisburg reports the supreme court affirmed the Dauphin county court in denying a new trial for James Bell the Steelton murderer. An application to the board of pardons will be made as Bell is reported too ill to be hanged and may not live to face execution.

United Prom Harrisburg Supreme Court Dauphin County Court James Fr. Bell Steelton Board of Pardona Bell

Japanese Advance Toward Pekin Escalates War News

Reports from Shanghai and Yokohama describe Chinese forces under General Sung retreating to defend a mountain pass toward Pekin while Japanese columns push north to outflank. Foreign residents are advised to leave Pekin as battles loom and a possible truce remains uncertain.

Shanghai Navy Sung Kiu-Lien-Cheng Pekin Moa-Tien-Ling Tfontein Shang-Hai-Kwan Tallen-Wan Port Arthur Kinchow Ninkin Llung-Kinne Lital Pientsin Chin Li Ming Chang Yokohama New Meare Sun Rmelapa Sydney Marseilles Singapore Kiba Japan David Bord Landen Noy Tok Toklo Bay London China Chingte Foreign Office Paris

Czarina and Prince to Take Body to St Petersburg in State

A Livadia dispatch says the cvarina and Prince and Princess of Wales will depart Livadia Thursday and reach Alcow Saturday where the body of the late came will lie in state through Sunday. The body will be moved from Moscow Monday to St Petersburg for seven days in state.

St. Petersburg London Wall Mull Gazette Livadia Cvar Catarina Prince and Princess of Wales Alocow Moscow

Murder of Innocents Near Paulding A Double Child Killing

Unknown assailant killed George and Nellie Cloud two children near Paulding Ohio. Their throats were cut and bodies burned in a brush pile. A 19 year old nearby resident Charles Hart and Leo Crane were arrested amid threats of lynching. a bloodhound offered little help. suspects were moved to Van Wert for safety.

Paulding Dik Staley Charles Hart Mart Leo Crane Jackson Hart

Pittsburg Chamber to Press Prosecutions Against Pool Rooms

At a special chamber meeting Attorney Gehring was authorized to resume actions against pools and bucket shops. The group plans further prosecutions based on his report and to draft a bill for tighter state legislation to suppress these establishments.

Pittsburg

Telegraphic Ticks and Transient Trials Across the Nation

The column notes bread price protests in New York and heavy snowfall in Duluth and northern Michigan. It also mentions ousting a nurse from a sick husband’s side, arrests in a store fire case, and a plan to tamper with Republican ballots. A Mikado birthday reception in New York and cattle import for Belmont are cited amid various misprints and brief items.

New York Duluth Michigan Ome Lou Weinberg Sarah Silvermeister Louis Rothman Mia Hetty Green

French Ultimatum Standoff Reaches Zanzibar Clash

Zanzibar dispatch reports the Houn government will submit only to force after the French ultimatum. Telegraph lines linking Antananarivo and Tamatave cut. French forces have departed Antananarivo.

Paris The Temps Zanzibar Houn Antananarivo Madagascar Tamubtave Antaninarivo

Children Die From Smallpox In Isolated Farm House

A Milwaukee visitor found three children dead and four others, including their mother, suffering from smallpox at Fred Kusch's farm near Fal eis Corners. Neighbors had refused aid, and the family was left to cope amid the outbreak.

United Press Milwaukee Wis Fred Kusch Fale

Weather Notes for Pennsylvania Reader

A brief weather update for eastern Pennsylvania reports fair skies with cooler conditions. Temperatures dip across the region with generally tranquil conditions and light winds, shaping a mild but refreshing day.

Finleys 100 pairs and 40 pairs wool blankets sale

The listing shows Finleys offering 100 pairs white and 50 pairs unlisted colors at various measurements, plus 40 pairs all wool blankets and 60 pairs all wool blankets with prices around 20 and 85 dollars. References to locations Me Te Ose S135 California suggest regional sale notes.

Ose California

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Mortor Babcock Sanguine Empire State Tire’ Presse MR. Hill United Provs Hoyas Tribune Bulletins Singerly Huaatingen Mason and Dixon Ieme Czar Princess Alix Greck Evar Senate Mexico City Vinela Kew Wayain Sattler Astin Dr. 5. 0 Curry William R. Leeds Victor Harbor of Triumph MR. Teines George DB. Donnelly Bvertic Statesman State Board of Health Kuseh Viend India C. A. P. Belmont Newport Towdoin Vallee Chapel Brunswick McMillan Watiner Frenoh Finley Lackawanna Ave H. A. Kingsbury Spruce Street Telephone I BA aLoming Avenue W. J. Weichel N. B
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