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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1897

Page

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Wreck of the Idaho Ends in Eight Fathoms Water

The Idaho of the Western Transit line foundered off Long Point on Lake Erie during a southwest gale. Captain Alexander Gilles and 21 aboard attempted shelter but the ship capsized and sank stern first. Two crew members, William Gill and Louis Laforce Jr, survived after heroic rescues by the Mariposa. Names of the drowned include Edward Smith and several others. many crew remain missing or unidentified. The overhauled steamer Idaho had been with the Naval Veterans' association during the GA camp. Captain Gilles was renowned on the lakes. his brother Donald Gilles captained the Harlem.

Buffalo N. Y Tdaho Western Transit Line New York Central Long Point Lake Erie Idaho Alexander Gilles Milwaukee Gillies William Gill Rochester Mariposa Minnesota Bond Hidward Smith Pittsburg Bellamt Cantain Alvsander Steamship Company Louis Laforce, Jr Western Transit Company Naval Veterans’ Association G. A. HK Alexander Gillies Donald Gillies Harlem

Anniversary of Catholic Church in New York Celebrated

In Albany New York on November 7 the Catholic Church marked a significant anniversary. The event highlighted longstanding religious heritage and community impact across the state with remarks from local church leaders and civic figures.

New York Whlbany, N. Y

Forty Singers in Dr Dixon Church Refuse to Warble

New York on November 7 chorus choir of the People's Church led by Rev Thomas Dixon Jr refuse to sing in sympathy with Professor Agamote leader. About forty singers refused to sing last Sunday urging support for Seth Law for mayor. Agamote Cuban Junta member and two years in a Cuban prison. Cuban stance opposed intervention and support for Law. Dixon later said he favored Law but that stance changed after expressing support for Low.

New York The People's Church Thomas Dixon, Jr Agramote Seth Law Agtamoteig Sptinieh Cuba Mr. Dixon Professor Agramore

Amnesty for Cuba and the Philippines approved by cabinet

Madrid reports the cabinet has approved political amnesty for Cuba and the Philippines. It denies any Washington influence on Weyler’s returns to Havana and notes autonomist leaders have proposed appointments, naming Havana, Pinar del Rio, Puerto Principe, Santiago de Cuba, and Matanzas governors among reformists.

Madrid Cuba Philippines Weyler Havana Washington Miller New York Sayes Culyi Marshal Blincen Jose Crunon Pinar Ad Rio Marcos Carcla Puerto Principe Rafael Vasalli Santiago de Cuba Enrique Caprifies

Wager of Tandem Freaks in 100 Mile Ride Challenge

Philadelphia riders Charles B D Carpe Bell and William J Nixon, wheelmen from the Premicer club, set out on a 100 mile tandem ride as part of a wager. They must reach southern cities and return with only clothing in a traveling case, aiming to prove they can complete the distance without money. The venture carries a $1,600 stake and potential earnings from bicycle sundries at Indianapolis.

Philadelphia Charles BD Carpebell Willtam J. Nixon Premicer Thin City Whittington Requiment Indianapolis Bach of

New York Churches Denounced at Henry George Memorial

At a Henry George memorial meeting in Onaha Nebraska Rev John Williams rector of St Barbalas Protestant Balanoeal church denounced New York churches for opposing George. He said the Protestant Episcopal church especially was under Vanderbilts and Astors influence and that plutocratic control shut Henry George out despite his Christian life.

John Williams Henry George Onaha Neb Bt. Barlaba New York City Oo Gheorge Williams New York Vanderbilts Astora Henry Georgy

Decrease in Yellow Fever Cures Reported in New Orleans

New Orleans reports no further decrease in cures since yesterday and the situation shows general improvement with very few places quarantined. Seven deaths and nine new cases were recorded today as business slowly revives.

New Orleans

Robbery on Tenth Avenue Ends in Possible Fatal Injury

James Rooney was held up by four unknown footpads on Tenth Avenue at 1.20 am. He resisted the attack and was struck with a skull fracture, a possible fatal injury. None of the assailants has been captured or identified.

New York James Rooney Tenth Avenue Thie City Rooney

Guldensuppe murder case shocks New York readers

A grisly Woodside murder near June 25th ends with the discovery of a mutilated body in the East River. Masseur William Guldensuppe, his rival Martin Thorn, and Augusta Nack stand accused as the tale unfolds through early reports and detective work. The case hinges on identifications from bathhouse workers, missing head and limbs, and a dramatic chase across city streets.

William Guldensuppe East River Martin Thorn and Mes New York Woodside S. 1 Willan Guilden Martin Thern Augusta Long Island City Judee Muaddex Lower East Side Vega John McCube James McKenna Fast Mth Wimi Jade Diath Ogden Wools Washington Bridge Fast Eleventh Street Bern

Democrats Consider New Senate Candidate in Cincinnati Dispatch

The piece reports Cincinnati politics with McLean leaving for Washington and Democrats weighing a new senator to challenge Hanna allied Republicans. It notes possible fusion to elect a governor, the impact of a Democratic majority in the Senate, and names like McConville Jones Volgott and Clavinnall.

Cincinnati Jo John BR. McLean Washington McLean McConville anti-Hanna Republiains Neromary Boolt Carnator Humber Neormery Db Drewent Bushnell A. W. Jones State Senate Jones Democrata Senate Volgtt Clavinnall Hepibiican

Violent Incident Reported Near Mindermin Campus

Vienna dispatch notes a chaotic clash at Mindermin involving students and a waiter, with several wounded and a sanitary patrol contending the scene. Police have launched a thorough investigation into the cause of the disturbance.

Vienna Mindermin Howe Niger

Death of Alfred J Dubbs in Allentown aged 7

Alfred J Dubbs of Allentown Pennsylvania died today at age seven. He was an ordained minister of the Reformed Church and the son of Rev Dr J S Dubbs. He held a position in the church where the Aberty bell was hidden during the revolution.

Hee Alfred Dubbs Allentown Alfred J EK. Dubbs PD. D Reformed Church Dubble

Nebraska farmer kills son then dies by own hand

In Nebraska City near Iudiila Raulph Van Horn, a farmer, fatally shot his year-old son and later killed himself. Authorities report he had recently sued his father-in-law for slander and was beaten at the trial this past Saturday, with the man described as deranged.

Nebraska City Raulph van Horn Iudiila van Horn

Residence of George Tullock Burns. Miss Walker and Child Die

In Halifax area on November 7 a house three miles from Halifax burned down. Mary Walker sister of Mrs Tullock and the Tullock infant child perished in the fire.

Alifax George "Tullock Halifax Mary Walker Mra. Tullock Tullocks

Henry George Memorial Services in Wilmington Opera House

Henry George memorial services were held tonight in the opera house Wilmington Delaware by the Young Men’s Civic club. John Crosby of New York and Congressman Handy spoke at the event.

Henry George Wilmington Del Onry George Opera House Young Men's Yas Club John 8. Crosby New York Handy

New Monetary Reform Proposals Hear from John Bullitt and Leech

The monetary commission weighs schemes to overhaul currency with John C. Bullitt proposing cancellation of about 800 million in currency obligations and replacement by three percent bonds under a currency board. National bank notes would be redeemable in gold and backed by gold deposits and bank assets, with a 0.5 to 1 percent annual tax to support the system. Vice President Leech of National Bank of New York praises minting reform and favors branch banks while arguing against full gold redemption of all silver and paper money.

Washington Monetary Commission John C. Bullitt Lanka Currency Board United States Leech Nationalion Bank New York United States Mint Comemission Laave France

Silver government and bank reserve policy debate

The government should lock a large gold reserve and issue a circulating currency. Leech supports repealing the 1878 note reissue act and letting the treasury reissue only as needed to stabilize the gold standard. He envisions retiring paper money by coining silver into dollars and subsidiary coins and would abolish reserve pitches, mandating about 15 percent cash reserves in national banks to distribute money evenly.

ISTA U. S&s. Treasury Treasury Leech United States Thiet New York

Admiration for the Guardsmen Report on Lattimer calm policing

Captain Alexis Kr Paxton of the 15th Infantry filed to the secretary of war a detailed report on the Third brigade and Philadelphia city troop operations in the Hagleton region after the Lattimer killings. It praises the troops for discipline, orderly tents, and adherence to regulations, noting no personal animosity toward strikers and urging safer crowd control methods. The health and leadership of the brigade are affirmed, with Governor Hastings and Adjutant General Stewart credited for effective oversight.

Harrisburg Alexis Kr. Paxton 15Th Infantry Secretary of War Third Brigade Philadelphia City Hagleton Regiion Lattimer Martin National Guard of Pennsylvania Hagleton Gener Cobin Hastings Paxton Cave Mola Qobin Geeral Stewart

Merchant Arrested For Fraud In New York

Max Miller a merchant from Charletal Pennsylvania was arrested in New York on a Saturday charge of making false representations. He allegedly obtained goods valued at 1410 from the LA. I, Chitin company in the city. Miller reportedly claimed his stock was worth 4000 and life was insured for 2.0. These claims were false and he was indicted. He was to plead tomorrow.

New York Max Miller Charletal LA. 1 Chitin Company Thie City Miller Sa Miller

Portage Iron Works to Add Steel Wire Nail Plant

Hollidaysburg reports L A B H Wiltney & Co of New York owners of Portage Iron Works at Duncansville adding a hoop to the steel wire nail mill. One hundred skilled workers will be brought from the Brooklyn steel nail mill to the plant.

Christian Science healer Mrs Bald arrested for diphtheria notice failure

In Kansas City on Nov, Mrs A J Bald, a Christian Science healer, was arrested for failing to notify health authorities about a diphtheria case she treated. Among city scientists, most back Mrs Bald in her clash with health officers.

Kansas City A. J. Bald Mra. Baird

Morning News Briefs From The War and Local Happenings

The morning news outlines a general war between Rukia and dopant with imminent action. Steamer Idaho is reported lost with eighteen lives. A review of the Guileteuppe murder is noted along with banquets for the Third Brigade. Local preacher William Edgar discusses What Shall We Read. A coroner’s jury links a mine fire to arson.

Idaho Lake Erie William Edgar Mra Snorvell Evanguliatio Work Oifigal Lackiwanna Migacelas

Japan seeks peace with United States over Hawaii emigration

Honolulu reports on the Rio-Jun bringing five hundred Japanese laborers for sugar plantations and local businessman Matsumura stating Japan aims to keep friendship with the United States while preparing for potential conflict with Russia. He argues Japan will negotiate on its terms to ensure amity and support from the U.S. in future.

Honolulu Rio-Jun Seattle S. Mat- Ssumur Europe Hawaii M. Matsumura Japan Trea Mr Matsumara Russia Siberian Ceres Asia Ruesia Hna- Wall United States

Reeder Denies Settlement Arranged in Case

General Frank Reeder denied a reported settlement conference involving Van Valkenburg Jung and Canwell related to the Vin Valkentor case and his own case. He said he knew nothing of the meeting beyond newspaper reports. The cases are set for trial next Wednesday. Welles and Reeder have subpoenas in the Van Valkenlora matter.

Naston Frank Reeder Vodlaville Bea van Valkenburg Jung Canmiwell Reeder Vin Valkentorg Toeder Lackenbach Mr. Welles General Reeder van Vaalkenlora Potteville

Train Robbery Near Albuquerque Ends in Wreck and Fire

Four masked men hijacked passenger train No 2 ninety five miles west of Albuquerque at 7 last night. They blew the express safe and wrecked the train, destroying the express baggage and smoker cars and setting four cars ablaze. It is believed a large sum may have been on board. no passengers were injured. The robbers forced the engineer to stop and fled after reversing the engine and escaping through the stock yards.

Albuquerque N. AL Pacific Vonypuliv Crains Fortunatly Collishon Jone Wak

Moralds Weather Forecast for New York Navy Region

The forecast calls for cloudy weather with mix of fronts in the middle latitudes and New England. Expect variable winds shifting to southerly and easterly, and rising temperatures with increasing cloudiness. Rain likely in the lake region and coastal areas at night, with colder, stormier conditions in western districts. Tuesday sees partly cloudy skies, warmer temperatures, and coastal winds turning to northwesterly before clearing.

New York Navy New England Drisk Ears

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