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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1895
Page
1
It has never happened before so early in the season in our experience. And nothing but our strong hold on the market could have given it to us now.
Washington reports Venezuelan newspapers urge readiness for conflict with Britain over the disputed boundary while damning economic strain at home. Caracas editorials portray a brave, warlike people ready to resist and possibly expel occupiers, citing past defeats of British coalitions and the Monroe doctrine dispute.
About forty guests at a Grand Ridge wedding were poisoned after eating pressed chicken prepared days earlier. The mayor of Cherryville Kansas, John Caldwell, and Aletta Malacy were among the ill with the bridegroom also in danger. A village physician saved several lives.
Constantinople November 10. The recent cabinet change has produced little better feeling in political circles. The new ministers are seen as puppets of the Sultan with limited power and little ethical credibility. Halil Rifat, the new vizier, is blamed for past abuses including alleged massacres while in office.
Washington November 10 Secretary Olney has learned France may release John J. Waller from prison as a gracious gesture to the United States. A decision hinges on whether to accept the act and seek indemnity later, with Waller reportedly opposing surrender without payment. Mrs. Waller denies pressuring for release while trusting Olney and Ambassador Eulis to handle negotiations. The State Department weighs accepting release versus demanding indemnity and simultaneous discharge.
A letter to the secretary of the navy from passengers aboard the R. M. S. Warrimoo describes a clash with the U S cruiser Bennington off Honolulu on Aug 30. They claim the Bennington approached within windward and emitted galley odors, jeopardizing health, and demand an inquiry and disciplinary action. Also reported is an Interior Department note that a Geological Survey party was attacked near Monmouth West Virginia by locals who mistook them for government agents.
Washington November 10 First Assistant Postmaster General Jones submits a report noting no saving in his branch last year and asks Congress for 17 million dollars for postmasters' compensation next fiscal year and 10.64 million for clerk hire at first and second class offices. He endorses a new civil service consolidation for fourth class offices and notes limited exceptions at first and second class offices. He does not favor experimental free delivery but says Congress may fund it if the public demands.
In Allegheny County workers demand reinstatement of a 10 percent wage cut, claiming to restore pay to 8.00 per day. They warn they will refuse to work if employers refuse to grant the restoration.
A Lehigh and Hudson Railroad engine explosion near Hudson Junction killed four men including fireman Herbert Bechner engineer Cooper conductor Martin O Neill and brakeman James Sloan. The boiler was torn from the truck as the train of thirty cars ran down grade for about a mile and a half before stopping. The cause is not confirmed but suspected low water in the boiler.
Senor Valese is named to lead the next expedition to Cuba. The group will include New Jersey National Guard members and emissaries from Maximo Gomez and Antonio Maceo. The force, starting in about a month, will join Cubans and Americans from New York New Jersey Jacksonville Philadelphia and Chicago to aid the insurgents with a coded signal corps for improved liaison.
Philadelphia November 10 Pennsylvania footballers expressed optimism after a stronger display against State College. Captain Williams Minds and Guard Woodruff showed fatigue, sent to Atlantic City for rest, while Gelbert Wharton remain in poor shape. Coaches weigh ten days of practice before Harvard clash amid expected tougher Harvard lineup.
New Haven Nov 10 The Yale coaches met to discuss stronger effort after a poor showing at Brown. Officials say the practice week will be terrific as the Princeton game nears in ten days. Hartwell and Hinkey named virtual head coaches with several assistants arriving soon.
The brig Harriet G arrived from Neuvitas reports a Spanish officer with an armed force boarded the brig on Oct 3 suspected concealment of army munitions and searched the vessel in every part. Captain Miller protested the outrages and the United States consul joined the protest without effect.
Andrew Carnegie announced during a recent visit to Homestead his plan to present the town with a free library. The proposed building would cost about 400000 plus an endowment for maintenance and include reading rooms music hall a club room and swimming facilities.
A notice praises Mr. Carnegies generosity and announces an upcoming meeting to discuss support. The project aims for completion within a year and outlines plans for a new building.
Topeka reports a barge man on the Missouri Pacific train near Newton survived a wreck when he kissed a farmer’s daughter as a passing flirtation ended abruptly with the crash. Baker’s life was saved by standing in the door frame, and on return home his wife supported the idea that such exchanges could justify the risks of the line. The farmer’s daughter and Mrs Baker developed a strong friendship afterward.
In Philadelphia on November 10 negotiations nearly concluded among central and western Pennsylvania Cumberland region coal operators and railroads to form a pool for tonnage allotment. The plan aims to regulate output, stabilize prices, and include companies such as Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Beach Creek Huntingdon and Broad Top and West Virginia lines, with Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio excluded.
In Homerville Georgia Lewis Jefferson a black man who tried to assault a girl and confessed to multiple offenses was captured after a posse pursued him. While taken to a magistrate in Argyl an officer was attacked from behind and Jefferson was lynched and riddled with bullets.
The Pope’s entourage notes his Holiness has broken down and is suffering. He says his vital powers are waning, as reported from Home and published in The Standard forthcoming tomorrow.
Ex Senator Thurman shows improvement in Columbus as his condition stabilizes. Allen Thurman reports to night that physicians consider him out of immediate danger after a reportedly good day.
Edward Kelley was found dead by a relief party at the Pennsylvania colliery in Shamokin on November 1. He had been entombed since last Friday noon and, from the appearance of the remains, endured awful agony.
The Port and the Telegraph will tomorrow partan if St Peters dispatch dated Friday. The czarinn may be expected at any moment according to the accountment in the czarinn article.
Acting Chief of Detectives OBrien continues Beat work on pope murder mystery. Confessed officials have not uncovered decisive evidence. no breakthrough announced as investigation proceeds amid tense city interest.
Berlin reports no warlike Armenian clashes imminent as Austria and Germany align within the European concert. The Sultan fears Austrian power, Britain weighs choosing between isolation and continental union while Germany seeks a balanced role in Turkish affairs.
Rob Fitesimmons and party filled Dallas Music Hall at the State Fairgrounds last night. Julian stated they will stay in the southwest, skip engagements on the north and coast, and wait for Mr. Stuart to arrange a fight in Mexico. He plans to deposit the $10,000 side bet for Fitzsimmons as soon as Mexico is ready.
Mrs Robert Beaman once Nellie Bly testified against Harry Hanson in Jefferson Market court for following her in a cab on a Saturday night. Hanson was arrested for disorderly conduct, bailed, and later discharged after Magistrate Mott ruled no mega act occurred. Mrs Beaman says three men have been following her for three weeks, including Hanson, claimed by her husband to be jealous.
Washington November 10 Monsignor Satolli the apostolic delegate has received many callers at his residence to discuss a New York Herald report claiming he will be relieved of his post by Monsignor Laurengelli now in Holland. Archbishop Satolli is in ignorance of the matter and has not been told by the Vatican, says Monsignor Sharetti. The decision rests with the holy fathers.
Special sale offers two cases of men's heavy natural wool shirts and drawers at 97 cents per suit and one case of ladies heavy Egyptian fleeced underwear at 75 cents per suit. The ad promises the season’s greatest bargains with full lines of Stutt garter sanitary underwear for ladies, gentlemen and children.
Short fragment describes a bustling workshop offering footwear and notes a high regard for honest craft. No clear events, dates, or names beyond generic references to work and virtue.
in Hartford Connecticut on November 10 7 a prominent figure in the coal trade died this afternoon. J J Poole born in Mauch Chunk age is noted for his early career in Baltimore and later service as a conductor on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He arrived in Hartford in 1877 representing 5 BR Linderman & Co.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania a rental property was damaged by a blaze labeled a conflagtration. Fire officials note the cause remains undetermined and insurance details are pending.
A garbled wire report from Chicago notes Pitt Panthers facing doubts about their conference prospects as preparations continue. Players and officials weigh chances of a breakthrough in the looming matchup.
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