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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

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Mrs Nack Confesses In Murder Trial Details Promised

New York November 1 Mrs Augusta Nack has confessed and will testify against Martin Thorn in the murder of William Guldenuppe. She describes the killing, dismemberment and disposal of remains, and the pair’s plan to mutilate evidence before transporting it to Woodside and the East River. The trial opened with cautious movements and 20 witnesses scheduled.

New York Augusta Nack Martin Thorn William Guldensuppe Emanuel Friend Nack Harlem Opera House Mra. Nak Enid Neck Hais Thorn Guldehauppe Ninth Avenue Mth Street Toldensuoape Woundside Wint Rosalsky Mra. Nack Queens Court

Walker divorce trial ends as judge reserves decision

In Northampton the Walker divorce case closed with Judge Gaskill reserving a ruling. Mrs Mary N Walker of New York seeks a decree on statutory grounds amid testimony about Colonel Myron F Walker's alleged relations with Mrs Elizabeth Skiff. Evidence notes an ante nuptial contract claim and pending Crocker estate divisions.

Northampton Moses Walker Gaskill Mary N. Walker New York Crocker Myron F. Walker Springfield Belchertown Mass Drummer Boy Old Tenth Regiment

Bride Novely Won After Ring Fight in Jersey City

Lottie Crow daughter of Martin Crow Palisade avenue was courted by Thomas McGin ness and William O Toole both of whom are young and muscular They fought under London prize flog rules at the Dauntless Athletic club with eight friends watching Fourteen rounds ended when McGin ness was knocked out The engagement of Mr O Toole and Miss Crow was announced this afternoon.

Jersey City N. 1 Lottie Crow Martin Crow Palisade Avenue Thomas McGinness William O'Toole Dauntless Athletic Club McGinness Mr. O'Toole Miss Crow

Murderer Kelley Denies Insanity in New Hampshire Court

In Dover New Hampshire Joseph S Kelley the Somersworth bank cashier killer appeared in court this morning denying insanity and claiming a devil bound pact. The jursy selection and his outbursts marked the day as the defense outline was confronted and calmed.

Dover N. H Joseph S. Kelley Stickney Somersworth

Gas Generator Explodes at Piqua Hawkery Plant

A gas generator exploded at the Piqua Hawkery company factory injuring several workers and wrecking the building. Linsie Bourke is reported fatally burned while Bertha Ingle is badly hurt as about a hundred girls on the floor panic. Others were warned.

Piqua Piqua Hawkery Company Linsie Bourke Bertha Ingle

Wage Increases Reported For Youngstown Workers

In Youngstown Ohio employes at Andrew Brothers company Curface are set for a one percent wage increase starting December 1. It is expected blast furnace firms will follow with wage raises for their workers.

Youngstown, O Andrew Brothers Company

Shipping News. Mediterranean and Atlantic routes update.

Shipping bulletin lists vessels like Paris, Southampton, Noordland, Antwerp, Liverpool and Bremen in transit or awaiting orders. No full details. OCR fragmentary and uncertain.

Shipping News New York Paris Southampton Noordland Antwerp Teu‘tonic Liverpool Trave Bremen

National Sound Money League Receives Mixed Reports

The National Sound Money League meeting in New York heard Treasurer Hepburn report a bank balance of 60 063 dollars and General Secretary Smalley note a 1 000 balance in a Chicago bank. Reports from states showed varied views on silver, with New York stating free silver sentiment is dying out and other states noting mixed prospects for silver in politics.

Hepburn League New York National Sound Money League Smalley Chicago Indianapolis Oregon J.K. Cowan Baltimore Maryland National League J. Sterling Morton League For Nebraska Dryan Arkansas Maine Missouri Colorado H. F P. Robinson Monetary Commission McKinley Congress Department of the Treasury McKinney Lewia R. Ehrich Colorado Springs

Storm on Lake Erie disrupts shipping near Cleveland harbor

A fierce northwest gale rages over Lake Erie hindering vessels. The schooner McVey carrying lumber was wrecked off Mairport harbor and towed to port after unloading part of its cargo. The steamer State of Ohio with Buffalo passengers is expected to reach Paleport harbor but has not yet arrived.

Mevelant Wake Ine McVey Bulldle Mairport Harbor State of

Pole seeks audience with governor over Washington move

John Zahn a Polish immigrant with a wife and five children appeared at the state home demanding an audience with the governor. He wished to be taken to Washington for his family. Citizens formed a subscription which was refused by Zahn. A policeman arrested him and authorities later ordered transportation to Philadelphia for the family.

Treviton John Zahn Heald Washington Zahn Philadelphia

British minister plans relief aid for Greece destitution

The British minister to Greece announces Europe's and America's need to contribute 100,000 to relieve the distress in Greece caused by the war.

Athena Gresce Egerton Europe America Greece

Miners Vow To Fight DeArmit Challenge In Pittsburgh

About 63 delegates from 56 mines in the Pittsburgh district gathered at Knight of Labor hall to decide whether to extend the ten percent levy for striking New York and Cleveland Gas Coal miners. National President Ratchford urged continuing the levy to resist DeArmit mines as December rates loom. Secretary Warner announced over 8 million dollars collected and disbursed during the strike.

United Mine Workers Pittsburg Knights of Labor Hall New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company Patrick Dolan Ratchford Aly. Ratchford DeArmit Company Warner Pittsbore

Corporations Certified for Penalty Payment by Rail Bureau

The state railway bureau certified numerous corporations to the attorney general's department afternoon for infliction of the penalty of 5000 dollars for neglect to file with the interior affairs department a report of their operations for the fiscal year ended June 30. The list includes Mountain Millroad Bloomsburg Electric Railway Brady Street Railway Braddock Wilmerding and Pitcairn Railway Citizens Street Railway Lickawannin County Collingdale Street Railway Columbia and Marietta Electric Railway Dodds Traction Reading Electric Railway Easton and Bangor Electric Railway Jackson and Porter Street Railway Merion Avenue Passenger Railway Muncy Valley Street Railway North End Street Railway Norristown and Perkiomen Creek Electric Railway Pennsylvania Traction People's Street Railway Chestertown Philadelphia and Ardmore Passenger Railway Philadelphia and Trenton Street Railway Philadelphia and Regentont Passenger Railway Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Pittsburg and North Side Traction Pittsburgh Union Passenger Railway Puchner Haverford and Philadelphia Passenger Banatega Royersford and Collegeville Electric Railway Sheridan Terrace Passenger Railway Sintington Street Railway Wintred Traction Company of Pittsburgh Valley Electric Street Railway Warwick Street Railway Pedegal Street and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway.

Harrisburg Attorney Generals Department State Railway Bureau Neghiet Tole Ionse Rite Mountain Millroad Bloomsburglectric Railway Hrady Street Railway Braddock, Wilmerding and Pitcairn Citizen's Street Railway Lickawannin Piltsburh, Alleghen, and Manchester Pittsburg Fitteburg Union Puchner Haverford Philadelphia Banatega Royersford Collegeville Sherideen Terrace Sintington Street Railway Wintred Traction Company Valley Electric Street Railway Warwick Street Railway Pedegal Street and Pleagint Valley

Arrest of a Senator in New York Court Case

Former New York State Senator William Cauldwell was arrested and released on $10,000 bail on charges he diverted funds from an estate he trustees. The suit is brought by Mrs. Mary J. Westerfield and Flora Rogers, daughters of late Jason Rogers of Paterson New Jersey, accusing Cauldwell and trustee Thomas Rogers of self dealing with an estate valued at over two million dollars.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Yard New York Morgue Couirt Smith Hawes New York William Cauldwell Mary J. Westerfield Flora FE. Rogers Jason Rogers Paterson N. J Cauldwell Thomas Rogers

Idaho Victims Reported Near Long Point Wreckage Found

Buffalo N Y dispatch says Captain Neil of the steamer Thomas Carnegie saw two bodies near Long Point after passing wreckage and debris. Gus Hering of the delta was firing on the Tolhemn Wh fst. one deck hand and a porter identity remain unsettled.

Buffalo

Paper Makers and Trade Meeting to Boost Exports

Tijaton Mags reports that about nine tenths of the nations pulp paper manufacturers joined in a movement to improve the trade. A two week meeting here aims to perfect arrangements to increase exports. They agree to no production restrictions and to cease cutting prices, while not intending to raise prices.

Tijaton

Woman shoots husband at home in Benson Street dispute

N J November and Mitchell McCusker were involved in a quarrel at their home 20 Benson street tonlalit. McCusker was shot in the abdomen by his wife who drew a revolver and attempted to wrest it from her. The woman was arrested as the incident prompted investigation and a probable fatal outcome.

Qamdeo N. J Mitchell McCusker Benson Street Tonlalit Mere. McCusker

Local tragedy in Pineville ends in double death

In Pineville Kentucky neighbors found Andrew Vaughn and his wife in a dying state inside their home. Vaughn shot his wife and then himself, leaving him dead. police investigate motives as the couple's neighbors react to the disturbing discovery.

Pineville, Ky Andrew Vaughn Vaughn

Episcopal Election Convention Opens in Bethlehem

Over ninety parishes represented as the Episcopal election convention opens with a choral service. Rev. Roger Israel and Rev. H C Swentzel are among candidates for bishop to succeed the late Bishop Ruthon. Bishop Satterlee of Washington will preach the memorial sermon before the vote.

Roger Israel de. H.C. Swentzel Bishop Satterlee Bethlehem Episcopal Church Ruthon Satterlee Washington Bodine Church of Our Saviour Philadelphia A. Mackay Smith St. John's Church Ro HL McKim Epiphany Stone St. James Chicago H.C. Swentsel Brooklyn Rogera F Israel Luke's Scranton Talbot Wyoming Idaho

Edison Company Refutes Gas Rates War Claim

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company denied plans to wage a campaign against gas firms after a recent rate cut. First vice president R T Bowker said the reduction was part of ongoing policy to lower rates as business grows and operating economies permit.

New York Edison Electric Winchinating Company Edison Electric Hluminating Company R. Tt. Bowker Edison Company

Fever Wanes in New Orleans as Yellow Fever Declines

Yellow fever cases ease in New Orleans with fewer deaths and renewed optimism from the board of health about an early end to the scare. Daily records show four deaths and six new cases, with Mobile reporting one day’s rise and Whistler noting sixteen new cases.

New Orleans Board of Health Mobile Ala Whistler

Mystery poisoning in Dixon leaves two dead

Solano County investigators probe a mysterious poisoning after three people drinking water from a rear cottage well became ill. Louis Bealew, 40, owner of a nearby stable, and his sister Susan, 30, died. Bruno Kline remains in critical condition. Miss Bealew’s pending marriage to Fr. H Mann and her brother’s to Miss Clara Ferguson were planned for Thursday.

Dixon Cal Solano County Louis Bealew Hvery Susan Bruno Kline Miss Bealew Fr. H. Mann Clara Ferguson

Jockey Club Races Feature Dead Heat At Weekington Meet

Washington reports the Weekington Jockey Club program featured a dead heat between Manaseus, outsider, and Bannock, with two favorites winning and two upset results. Heavy track conditions forced cancellation of the gentlemens plate, and results covered seven furlongs to one mile races with several upsets and close finishes.

Washington Weekington Jockey Club Manaseus Air Bannock Kileht The Garter Oll GE Sight Hidson Kveaker Allinie Alphonse Mrompe Malden Pn Tremo Hugh Penny Marsion Nodipwirds Lobenwula Hanwell

Millionaire Banker Willard Makes Assignment in Minnesota

Mankato Minn November John A Willard a well known millionaire and banker has made an assignment. Willard estimates his direct liabilities at what may be ample secured all may be seed. His assets are largely real estate which was worth a few years ago considerably over 2 000 000.

Axsigue Mankato Minn John A. Willard Das Willard

Cuba Junta Report Denied on Gomey Command

New York November 2 At Cuban Junta headquarters officials denied a report that General Gomyt ordered General Julio Banguilly to report for duty in the Cuba jacks ranks.

New York Gomyt Julio Banguilly Jachs Cuba

Horio inflation races postponed by rain in Kentucky

The Kentucky horivolation races in Leyington Kentucky were postponed today due to rain.

Leyington Kentucky

Court action over a Jersey City wedding and family estrangement

A 14 year old girl, daughter of Jacob Meyer of Phoenixville Pa, ran away with John Dananovitz of Bayonne N J and married him on Oct 11 in New Jersey. Meyer seeks annulment and abduction charges. habeas corpus was dismissed after the girl favored remaining with her husband and joining a Greek Catholic church. A scuffle with the mother occurred as the girl resisted being dragged to church.

Jersey City Nod Jacob Meyer Phoenixville Chantellor Magi John Dananovits Bayonne N. J Dananovita Meyer Dananovitz

Builder McNeal Confesses to Plot Against Neighbor in Trenton

Robert D. McNeal a Trenton area builder was committed on malice mischief and threatening to kill to answer charges after he allegedly girdled shade trees at Andrew K Rowan then loaded a powder slab and exploded a stove in Rowans residence detectives heard his confession but he later recanted his statement and denied involvement authorities say the plot aimed to ruin Rowans property and finances.

Trenton N. J Robert D. McNeal Andrew K. Rowan Rowan McNeal Justice of the Peace Ellis Parker

Speech Returned in Fright at New Jersey Farm Yard

In Phillipsburg New Jersey three years after a hospital operation Samuel Johnson eleven year old son of David Johnson a Lehigh Valley railroad watchman woke screaming from a sight he thought a white animal. It proved to be a robe bush wrapped in a newspaper. He calmed and spoke normally again.

Phillipsburg N. J Samuel David Johnson Lehigh Valley Railroad Tan

Brigham Leaves for Harrisburg to Report Grange Year

Colonel MN J Brigham deputy secretary of agriculture and master of the National Grange departs for Harrisburg pa to present an extended report on the order's operations over the past year.

Washington MN. J. Brigham National Grange Harrisburg Brigham

Morning News Snippets reflect local affairs and events

Partly cloudy and cooler morning headlines highlight elections, naturalization cases, sports meetings, and community notices. Local items cover Epworth League events, charitable board matters, and suburban happenings with market notes and weekly briefs.

Klondike Wealth Claims Stir Dawson City Pondering

Chicago financier Eli J. Gage visits Butte and Dawson City reports vast Klondike riches. He estimates spring gold at 215 million and warns of winter hunger among 7,000 residents. Provisions are scarce as stores halt orders. Dawson observers cite cheap supplies as essential for development.

Butte, Munt Eli J. Gage Chicago Secretary Gauge American Trading and Transportation Company Butte Dawson City Klondike Gage Alaska Donald Nicholson Dawson Nicholson Skookum Gulch Gold Commissioner Mounted Police

Yukon company to build river fleet and railroad line

Seattle based Yukon company under president Andrew F. Burleigh sets a nearly one million dollar contract to construct twelve river steamboats twenty four barges and two tow boats for delivery at St Michaels when navigation opens next spring. The firm has capital stock of sixteen million and counts leading US financiers among holders. Plans include a railroad across Chilkiet Pass to Five Fingers meeting river steamers to the Alaska gold fields.

Seattle Wash Yukon Company Andrew F. Burleigh St. Michaels Yukon River United States Klondike Chilkiet Pass Dalton Trail Five Fingers Yyaken Alaskan

Mail for the Klondike report from Portland

Portland reports a derailment notice from Drea stating a purity started January 22 with 299 outbound mail for Dawson City. Canadian police oversee the mail drawn by teams of dogs. Steamer Elder arrived from Skaguay with thirty passengers and eight sacks of mail.

Portland Ore W. Valle Mailway Mail Service Drea Dawson City Canad Skaguay

Escaped convict hides under schoolhouse in Blue Earth County

Nebraskan convict Cyrus B Miller escaped from Nebraska penitentiary at Lincoln and hid two years under a Blue Earth County schoolhouse. He tunneled from the chimney, creating a hidden room stocked with a bed, cooking utensils, books, and magazines. He survived by stealing food from cellars and robbing hen nests, even milking cows as needed.

Mankato Minn Nov Cyrue B. Miller Nebuaeka Lincoln Blue Earth County Millley

Trench Collapse in Newark Ends in Fatalities

A trench collapse at Wooldside in Newark New Jersey trapped two Italian laborers. Michael Nicola died ten minutes after being moved from the trench while Angelo Julio perished shortly after.

New York Wooldside Bueburl Newark N. J Arench Michael Niccola Angello Julio

Weather forecast for New York and New England

Fragments indicate a forecast of fall weather with clear skies and brisk northwesterly winds. Strong coastal gales are expected with severe frost tonight. Thursday should bring fair conditions and rising temperatures with westerly to southwesterly winds and increasing clouds by the lake region.

New York New England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Nack William Guidesuppe Fluat Sinner Insney St. Louis Republican Party Friends of Gouyd Lake Erie Ile DE Armits Attorney General’s Department Gus Hering Bultato Paper Makers and Trade Mer Varmer Episcopal Rulison Edison Electric Light Company New Orleans Board of Health Jockey Club Mrs. Meyer Col. Brigham Nation Money League Bon Hell Epworth League Hardy-Hall Wnvollment Weet Ride Suburtan Jackswanne Eli Gage Yukon the Merald
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