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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

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Mrs Nack Confesses in Thorn Murder Trial

In New York, Mrs Augusta Nack testified as a state witness against Martin Thorn, admitting she helped plan and was involved in the murder of William Guidensuppe. She said she sought to clear her conscience, drawing tense responses from Thorn and the courtroom crowd as prosecutors and defense maneuver for potential immunity deals.

New York Thorn Long Island Aucusia Nuck Martin Thorn Williarma Childenauppe Beth Thorn Nack William F. Howe Augusta Nack Guldensuppe William Guidensuppe Howe Bath Murray Hill Guidensuppe Tuthill

Priest Murder Shocks Philadelphia Parish

Rev. Henry J. McPake of the Church of the Annunciation was found dead in a rear alley behind St. Paul’s Academy on Christian Street and Seventh. The priest aged about 30 suffered skull fracture and facial injuries. his watch and purse were missing, suggesting murder. authorities suspect robbery. The janitress and Sisters of Charity identified the body. The motive and exact sequence remain unclear as police investigate.

Henry J. McPake Philadelphia Pootpands Milladelphia Henry J. McePake Church of the Annunciation Tenth Dickinson Streets St. Paul's Academy Christian Street Father McPake Volock Sisters of Charity

Bishop Talbot Chosen as Successor to Bishop Rulison

In Bethlehem on November 14 Rt Rev Ethelbert Talbot was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania after four ballots. He is the current missionary bishop of Wyoming and Idaho. Talbot will be conferred with the presiding bishop Bishop Lee of Connecticut. A committee was named to communicate the election to him. Talbot's background includes Dartmouth College 1870 and the General Theological Seminary 1871.

Ethelbert Talbot Wyoming Idaho Bethlehem Lh Ph Pennsylvania Talbot A. Mackay Salth R. H. McKim Washington Rodin Philadelphia Smith Chicago Swentzel Brooklyn Rogers Jereel Scranton Telman Mauchhunk, Th United States Lee Connecticut Potteville J. & Foley Williamsport H.L. Jones Wilkes-Barre William MW. Sayre South Bethlehem R. A. Mercur Towanda A. D. Holland Beranton Fayette Dartmouth New York New York City St. Mary's Church Payette

Arbitration Condemned by Pittsburg Miners Union

The Pittsburg district miners convention condemned the river pool rate arbitrators and ordered a strike in the third pool until the scale price of 2.47 per bushel is paid. Delegates voted to back the strike with a levy and approved funds for the strike fund while seeking to reopen the city with new evidence for a fresh decision.

Pittsburg Monogahela Delewates Mings Firaly

Death of Pittsburg Youth After Football Injury

William J Keating aged 2 from North Halstead died following injuries sustained while playing half back in a football practice game at Balisvate. He had been ill since the accident and the death is under investigation.

Pittsburg William J. Keating North Halstead Webbe Balisvate

Farmer Henry Thum shot dead in Martinaville feud

New York report says Henry Thum, a Martyraville farmer, was killed by Frederick Mayor of Irvington during a hunting incident. Thum reportedly shot at a rabbit and passed it to Mayor, who while placing the rabbit in his bag discharged the weapon, fatally wounding Thum in the abdomen.

New York Henry Thum Martyraville Frederick Mayor Irvington Thum

Repulse of the British in Maidan valley casualties reported

Official despatches from the British camp in the Maidan valley describe a reconnaissance in force led by General Westacott against tribesmen at Sanin Sar. The column faced strong resistance, with heavy losses. rear-guard discipline saved wounded and transport through a broken, ravined terrain. Twelve men and an officer missing, several lieutenants wounded, and multiple regiments listed with casualties.

Birala Camap Maidan Westacott Dorsetshire Northamptonshire Regiment Sanin-Sar Weestaedt

Green defeats Zeigler by first round solar plexus knockout

In San Francisco George Green of San Francisco knocked out Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia in the first round. Green delivered a severe solar plexus blow that felled Zeigler after a tense exchange, with Zeigler collapsing and being carried from the ring as 5400 spectators watched. Zeigler later admitted the defeat.

Woodward Davilion San Francisco George Green Owen Reighr Philadelphia Pittdionmons Jim Corbett Grewn Zeigler Leff George Choyneki Zeigler Fnally Bela Zelaler

Yellow Fever Update Across Cities

In New Orleans on November 10 only limited interest in the yellow fever situation remains. Four deaths and six new cases are reported with late physician calls noted in several cases. Mobile Alabama reports three new cases and two deaths. Jackson Mississippi reports no new fever cases for the day.

New Orleans Mobile Ala Jaeckgon Miss State Board of Health

Lexington Races Report Mixed Results

Lexington Kentucky track notes show Dunster winning the first half mile event with M4 seconds, Rollys taking the six furlongs, and Rockwood clocking 1.8 in the mile plus seventy yards. Phoenix Motel Stakes goes to Stabey with Hanieod second, while I. it. C. wins the one mile handicap.

Lexington Dunster Mankhein Dad Breel Delling Rollys Jamboree McPfarland Rockwood Jay Eelispae Royal Dance Stabey Hanieod I. It. C Belle Bramble Imp Skate Laity

Wintersteen to Leave Bloomaburg in Dynamite Conspiracy Case

Bloomaburg Pa Nov 1 Wintersteen the defendant in the dynamite conspiracy case will leave town tomorrow to take employ ment in New York City His departure follows delayed trial and prior rumors The Bloomaburg Car Company directorsrecently re elected him president though he faced charges of complicity in the Sept 10 attempt to blow up Lawyer Levi Waller residence Co conspirator Clifton Knorr confessed to involvement and was arrested by Detective Henderton of Philadelphia

Bloomaburg Wintersteen New York City Winterstown Waller Bloomaburg Car Company Mr. Winstersteen Columbia County Bar Levi i. Waller Clifton Cy Knorr Henderton Philadelphia

Spider bite costs a hand in Glassboro case

John A. Morton of Downer, New Jersey, previously bitten by a spider two years earlier, developed a new wound while moving to Glassboro. The infection worsened, leading to partial hand swelling and pain. Doctors advised amputation, and the hand was removed at the wrist at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Morton is recovering well.

Glassboro N. J John A. Morton Downer New Here Giasshero Morton Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia

Spain Hail Foreign Policy Tone Pleasing to McKinley

The Spanish premier Sagasta's reply to Woodford's note is reported as satisfactory and conciliatory, pledging to correct abuses in Cuba and to resist insurrection with United States support. It suggests no hostile intent toward the US and may influence President McKinley's forthcoming message to Congress on Cuba. Senor Dupuy de Lome also briefed Day on filibuster risks at the State Department.

Washington Navy Moc Sagasta Woodford Cuba Weyler United States Spain McKinley Congress Senor Dupuy de Lome State Department Legation

WILL FIGHT THE TRUST IN SUGAR TRADE

The Chronicle notes plans for a January 1 start as the Hawaiian planters five year contract with Western Sugar ends. It states portions of the crop will stay with Claus Spreckels, while California Boot Sugar and Refining and Welch & Co manage other portions with allocations to New York refiners.

San Francesco the Chronicle Esautinee Ia Western Claus Spreckela California Boot Sugar and Rofining Company Welch & Co George W. McNear New York California Boot Sueur Conpaury

Missionary Society Meeting Reports Financials at Arch Street

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Arch Street Church with Hishe Wahlen presiding. The treasurer reported year ending Oct 31 receipts of 1,100,000 in decline from last year, with total expenditures of 101,160 and a balance of 9715. Indebtedness stood at 6 42L78 as of November 1. Special gifts totaling 49070.00 were noted. The reports were reviewed and the meeting adjourned for the day.

Returned without his curls a farmer arrested for depriving a hoy

Reading Pa November 1 A warrant was issued for Alfred Blatt a Bern township farmer charged with cutting off the curls of a 97 year old son of Mrs Mary Heim The boy visited Blatt and returned with his long curls missing Blatt acknowledges cutting the curls but says he acted at the request of Heim's brother The incident drew wide notice in Reading Pennsylvania

Reading Mary Heim Alfred Blatt Bern Township Heim Biatt Mia

Waterspout Seen Off Atlantic City Beach

A large waterspout appeared about two miles off the beach in Atlantic City New Jersey on November 10. The funnelstood around sixty feet high and fifty feet in diameter at the top, visible for only a few minutes as it moved northward attracting crowds on the boardwalk.

Atlantic City N. J Trewaon

Daughters of the Confederacy Hold Baltimore Convention

Annual conven tion of United Daughters of the Confederacy began in Baltimore and will run three days. Delegates from chapters nationwide attend with Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee presiding at Lotman's hall as reports are received and committees appointed.

Baltimore United Daughters of the Confederacy North Eouth Fitehugh Lee Asocation Lotman's Hall

Durrant Sentenced to Hang Friday in Lamont Murder

William H. T. Durrant, condemned for the Blanche Lamont murder, appeared before Judge Bahne seeking delay. The judge denied all motions and ordered the execution by hanging on the upcoming Friday.

San Francisco William Henry Theodore Durrant Mixa Blanche Amount Migs Minnie William Jorge Bahra Bahre Durrant

Spain Not Excited Over Cuban Autonomy Change

Washington reports Senor Jose Canalejas editor of El Meraldo and former justice minister arrived with Captain Vow and Alex Saint Aubin. He said U.S.-Spain ties remain friendly, Cuba policy is shifting to liberal conciliation under General Blanco. Autonomy is offered in good faith to restore peace and prosperity in Cuba.

Washington Senor Jose Canaléjas Spain el Meraldo Madrid Liberal Sagasta Captain Vow Alex Saint Aubin Senor Delome Benor Canalejas Calderon Cartiste Legation Senor Canalejas United States Werler Ls Blanco Cuba Wen Audi Boiin

Insurgents Not Capturing Cuban Towns Officials Deny Report

Madrid announces there is no truth to reports that insurgents seized Holguin and Mayarí in Santiago de Cuba. The article notes rumors about General Sanguily returning to Cuba due to threats to his rank. Senor Moret will present a draft colonization reform to the cabinet today.

Madrid Holguin Mayart Bantiago de Cuba Stix Sanguily Cuba Senor Moret

National League Discusses Draft Rule Changes in Two Hour Session

In Philadelphia the National League held a two hour meeting to review major league proposals to modify the drafting rule. No conclusion was reached and further discussion is planned Friday morning. Banquet for attendees followed at the Hotel Bellevue. Deals in progress include Cincinnati and Pittsburgh exchanges and a potential move of Grady and Hartman to the New York Giants.

Philadelphia National League Board of Arbitration Corre Aponients Hotel Bellevue Bt. Lawies Philadelphia Exchange of Bend Taylor Cateher Clements Doud Crome Cateher Dougelam Donohue Mont Crom Grady Hartman Cinemantloho Rhine Rehrievey Gray Miller Pittsburg Manley Eimet Smith

Baker Heirs Claim 84 Million Cash In Philadelphia

Pittsburg reports that the Baker Heirs association, representing Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, seeks possession of 84 million dollars traced to a Philadelphia institution. Attorneys found money invested in 17th century Philadelphia by Jacob and John Baker, presumed brothers, with the estate unsettled and no repayment recorded. Multiple Baker heirs associations exist in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Commercial Gazette Baker Heire' Association Baker Heirs’ Association Pennsylvania Ohio Jacob John Baker Baker

Republicans Rally in Bircelona Advocates Restoring Constitutional Guarantees

A large Republican gathering at Theater Tivell urged re-establishment of constitutional guarantees suspended after anarchist outrages during Corpus Christi celebrations on June 7 last year. Speakers criticized authorities use of the suspension and harsh actions against anarchists at Montuquet Fortress. Resolutions were sent to the government.

Bircelona

Collision on the Wabash injures six in fatal switch error

A Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train collided with a Mk train at Hammond Junction on Klahitysiath Street today, injuring six seriously. Engineer Broner of the Chicago and Mastern Hijachs will likely die. the other five are expected to recover. A misplaced switch caused the wreck.

Chicago Chicago and Eastern Illinois Wabash Hamroond Junction Klahitysiath Street Bieh Broner Chicago and Mastern Hijachs

Pennsylvania Pensions Issued List of Recipients

Washington November 10 pensions issued include Original and Supplemental awards for numerous named veterans widows and their dependents across Pennsylvania towns such as Erie Clearfield Huntingdon and Johnstown followed by many more county and city designations and home towns in the long list of beneficiaries.

Washington Pennsylvania Daniel W. Dingman Shawnee Motteroe George W. Richards Clearfield Daniel P. Roup Wateontown Northumberland Alexander M. Wilson New Castle Alrreham Renniger Landmark Orks Johah C Huston Johnstown Jacob Brown Robertadale Huntingdon Henry Parton Franckville Schuylkill Lewis Mittinger Fountilidaie Adame Jaime Gilfiltin Soldiers’ and Sailors' Home Erie Henry Lewares Pine Grove Schuylkil James H. McClellan Beatty Weastmoreland Cyrus C Howe Rush Susquehanna Joseph Amorman Tyrone Increcee Willam HH. Stuuler Milerburg Center Isaac Kitchen Bloomsbury Henry Ender George A. Kennedy James M. Wilson Brithmdlie Henry Triesach Connellsville John A. Sehouple Resting Robert Button East Cray Clarion John K. Hunter Guyamills Crawford James C. Potts Pitteboro DeWitt CC Heneberger Waynesboro Hdward W. Poenet Lewietown John McCarty Likers Dauphin Kate KE Bender Manchester York Martha J. Morningstar Saxton Hedford Regina Aluman Church Catherine Bhromen Meading Michael Kashner Botte Clinton Josephine Bays Pittebure Catherine Aumillir Willemeport Annie Long Williameport Frances A. Croup Hemlock Creek Lugerne Maria Burnett Watertown Luverne Catheriim Rothrock McClure Broyder Charlotte M. Hruemer Mechaniesbure Elisa Flerce Nellefonte

Warmer morning with partial clouds across the region

Morning weather report notes partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures. Local area forecasts call for warmer conditions with gradual warming throughout the day.

Architects Defeated In Capitol Commission Case

Pittsburg November 18 The superior court sustains lower court rulings in the state capitol commission matter. The state is the real party in interest while complainants failed to show sufficient interest or entitlement to relief. The court finds the commission acted within the program and that no binding error invalidates the selection process.

Mitchell Pittsburg State Capitol Lemie Sing Ie Architvtia Board of Commissioners Berishiture Caphtel Onadte Hestings Aest Justo Mitchell Courts of Equity Board of Experts Firth Ita

Science healer fined for diphtheria report failure

Amanda J. Baird the Christian Science healer was fined 650 in police court for failing to report a diphtheria case she was treating. She signed a bond to appeal to the criminal court. T. J. Heeney, father of a boy who died under her care, attended and shook hands after the conviction.

Amanda J. Baird Kansas Board of Health Mra Balr T. J. Heeney Tleney Urcher Baird

Weather forecast for the Middle States and New England

The Herald reports warmish, partly cloudy weather with brisk southwesterly winds. Rain is expected in western and eastern districts tonight with coastal wind increases. Friday brings cloudy skies, strong southerly winds, rain and high winds on coasts, then falling temperatures and clearing in the afternoon.

New York Tates New Baginn Twlay Fair Fretioon

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