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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

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Thorn Murder Trial Delayed by Juror Illness

New York November 11 jury in the Martin Thorn murder case is discharged due to Juror Magnus Larsen’s appendicitis. A new trial is ordered with Thorn to testify and Mrs. Augusta Nack to recount the case anew.

New York Martin Thorn Willam Guldensvipme Long Island City Magnus Larken Laren Larsen Weble Younge Mre. Nack Mangus Larsen Thorn Augusta Nack Guldensuppe Canceml Broome Street Concerl Court of Appeals Youngs Defoe Walt Fay Mr. Youngs Mr. Howe Joseph FP. Mose Howe Matt

Derailed Passenger Train Burns Near Louisville

A Louisville to St Louis passenger train derailed and burned near Lowlepork, Kentucky, after a strong wind overturned freight cars. No fatalities. few injuries reported. The crash destroyed the combination car and coaches, with the engine and tender toppled. Traffic manager Ph noted minimal injuries among passengers. The loss is expected to be heavy.

Louleville Loulaville, Henderson and St. Louis Louis Lowlepork Lowieville Lawler Port Bklooper

Blanco's Reform Decree Orders Island Reconstruction Efforts

Captain Gener Blanco issues a decree to mobilize agriculture and industry to rebuild Cuba. Authorities are instructed to aid sugar planters, defend property, and promote rapid modernization by removing tariffs and expanding tools and machinery. Rewards await compliant officials and a full reconstruction program follows.

Thavana Gener Blanco Fartaa Elwil Mmechine Ory Cominy

Man killed after refusing to drink beer in Industry incident

In Altoona, Pennsylvania, Roy W. Wilt, 20, was found dead on a C and I railroad track in Industry after an altercation with several drunken youths. Wilt declined to share beer and was struck, his body placed on the track to hide the crime, with another man crushed in the melee.

Altoona Ate Roy W. Wilt C. and I Industry Wil Christhhn Kinchem

Death of Alfred H. Brooke Former NY IRS Official

Alfred H. Brooke former chief deputy in the New York office of the United States Internal Revenue Department died of tongue cancer at his Astoria Park home in North Carolina on November 11. His illness followed alleged poisoning at a Vesey Street New York gym warehouse last April.

Astory Park N. C Alfred H. Brooke New York United States Internal Revenue Department Vesey Street

Unclear OCR notice from Washington November date

Fragmentary text lists names and places such as Shickshinny and Mary Transue with mentions of pensions or reissue. The readable portion suggests a government or pension-related notice, but essential details and full context are missing.

Washington Thesr Pinney Vranth Pensione Innuin John Brow Willismageart Menjamin PF Transur Annomink Mowroe Laeroliie Leove Th. Glensel Shickshinny Lamerie Whiews Mary KL Analomink Mournd

Malvallo, Grand Prize Two Year-Old, Dies in Tennessee

Malvallo, an 810,000 dollar horse owned by Jake Markley and Joh Fay of Nashville, Tennessee, died at Cumberland Jockey Club during the night from catarrhal fever. He was regarded as one of the west’s best two-year-olds and his owners had recently refused a $1000 offer. Malvalio had been ill for several days.

Nashville Tenn

Bank Safe Sealed by Trio Loot. Mill Safe Fails

Three men blew open the Heiner bank safe in Silver Creek on November 1 and obtained 104 dollars in money and jewelry valued at fi. They then tried to rob a neighboring mill safe but fled when frightened away. The watchman was badly beaten.

Silver Creek Heiner Bank

Canadian Wheelmen’s Association Eyes Cooperation for Amateur Meet

At a Toromo Ontario meeting of the executive board of the Canadian Wheelmen's Association it was decided to seek the cooperation of the League of American Wheelmen to secure an amateur meet for Canada in 1900. The meet is planned for Vienna in 1900.

League of American Wheelmen Canada Viena

Ciban Girl's Thrilling Story Revealed in Havana

The Cuban planter’s daughter Rovm Misno recounts her escape from Pinar del Rio area fighting. She describes finding her father dead after a night attack, nursing wounded soldiers, aiding a general, and then boarding an American yacht bound for Havana with a college friend of her brother.

New York Rovm Misno Jane Maso Pinar del Rio East Twenty-fret Valentine Mavana Maria Gow Fred Fig Mace Doling Havana Palm Belkeh

State Grangers at Harrisburg National and State Granges meet

Morrisburg November 1 The National and State Granges held a reception at the opera house with Governor Husting as chief speaker. A large turnout of candidates and officers attended and the program featured ceremonies, music, and addresses from leaders of both Granges. The day included reports from state masters and plans for a state and national gathering in Harrisburg with remarks on agriculture's central role in Pennsylvania's wealth and industry.

Morrisburg Bahia Opara Diemeter Georme A. Bowen State Gettysburs OIG Opera House Husting W. T. Bhorson Erie Graney Pennsylvania Leonid Rhone State Grange Respons National Grave Anton Jones National Grange Welvone Ekhastange Terponse Alpha Merser T Ie National Orange Welvome Daatrhibitta Mente D Tdietwell Ponneylors Monaco Eleler Sarah Haird Mitibetoh Hothrock BL. Wilson Amlsiinaijlsmiele Hirsting Chairtran National Orange Penteglvania Weber

Wages Advance Planned for Bonwood Works Employees

Bellaire November 1 Wheeling Iron and Coal company at Bonwood will grant a 20 percent wage advance to nearly two thousand employed workers. The boost is set to take effect November 16 as reported in the M'Kinley Times.

Bellaire Wheeling Iron and Brewl Bonwood

Dr J Agnew Crawford Anniversary in Chambersburg Pa

The fiftieth anniversary of Dr J Agnew Crawford's entrance into the Presbyterian ministry was celebrated in Chambersburg Pa He is a University of Pennsylvania graduate and has served as pastor at Milton Xenia Brooklyn and Chambersburg where he now is pastor emeritus.

Crawford Chambersburg J. Agnew Crawford Presbyterian Minnsetts Tuniel The Universality of Pennsylvania Milton Xenia Brooklyn Chaobersburg

Durrant Granted Writ Delays Execution Pending Court

Sacramento report notes writ of probable cause granted delaying Durrant’s execution. Warden Hale ordered not to hang him until further action from the Supreme Court. All judges concurred in the decision.

Durrant Sacramento Warden Hale Supreme Court

Mount Vesuvius Erupts in Increasing Fire and Smoke

Naplew dispatch notes mounting activity at Mount Vesuvius with columns of lava and tongues of flame belching from the central crater. White showers of ash fall around the volcano as observers report intensifying eruption.

Naplew Mount Vesuvius Dent

YWCA State Convention Opens in Wilkes-Barre

The tenth annual Pennsylvania YWCA convention opens at St Stephen's in Wilkes-Barre with Mrs L M Gates presiding. Delegates hear prayer, Bible study by Miss A M Reynolds of London, and welcome addresses from Mrs E E Buckman and others.

Scranton Trine Wilkes+ Bare Young Women's Christian Associatinn Pennsylvanis South Tin Sheeh Scranton Scranton Dewavlinion Mise Nettle Dunn Mra L Gates Abr Beles Airs L. M. Gates St. Stephen's Parish Jones Williams Mra L. M. Gates Harrahure Mies Mary Punn Atgte Slater E. E. Buckman Alaefty

Missionary Funds Appropriated by M E E Committee

The General Missionary Committee of Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church divides domestic and foreign mission appropriations totaling 11 440, with an additional 10 000 for contingent expenses and 1 000 for incidental costs. Allocations include Non English speaking areas in Welch Northern New York Rock River California New England and others. German and Danish sections receive varied amounts. distribution to remaining houses to continue at the upcoming committee meeting.

Philadelphia General Missionary Committee of Extension Methoding Episcopal Church Welch New York Scc Rock River Gorman Sia Inlf Mission New Eigand

Sheriff Martins Trial in Hovicton Tennessee News

The prosecuting attorney and sheriff Martins legal team gathered in Hovicton to prepare for a trial slated for Monday. Seven witnesses remain unavailable, affecting scheduling and potential proceedings this week.

Hovicton Cape Shariff Marit Eliy Pest Manly Jilin

Brutal Outrage On An Old Farmer

In Canton a masked robber shot farmer Briggs and his daughter during a night raid at the family farm. The attacker escaped as townspeople and authorities search for Morris Savage, already known for prior disturbances, while the wounded daughter and Briggs recover with uncertain prognosis.

Canton Hindavehter Elork Briggs Byies Morris Savame Lrees Savage Brugs Potadum

Lincoln President Emerges After Pullman Directors Meet

A November meeting of the Pullman Palace Car Company board elected Robert T. Lincoln as director and effectively named him president. An executive committee was formed by H. B. Hulburt Marshall Field and Robert T. Lincoln to manage general affairs, with Hulbert elected chairman. The vacancy from George M. Pullman’s death remains unfilled.

Ifo Pullman Car Company Chienne Nov Pullman Palace Car Company Bell Robert T. Lincoln H. B. Hulburt New York Marshall Field Robert T. Litecolo Chileno Hulbert T. Lincoln George M. Pullman Wee Lon Mr. Lincoln Pullman Company

Inatanes of Patal Politics Ends in Shootings in Middlesboron

A Nyden Stater report from Middlesboron Kentucky on November 11 describes a political row that escalated to gunfire. John Setre killed Merry Davis and was then mortally wounded by Mollie Davie, widow of Henry, in a confrontation tied to local politics.

Middlesboron Nyden John Setre Merry Davis Setre Mollie Davie Mw Eleter Henry

Steamship Arrivals at New York on Nov 11

Steamship notices list arrivals and departures for New York harbor. Ships sailing include Fuerst Biemarck from Hamburg and Majestic to New York. Werra and Na plee are reported as hailed, while Fulda has arrived in New York.

New York Fuerst Biemarck Hamburg Wate Ametonum Queenstown Majestic Cenog Werra Naplee Fulda

Retired Easton Lawyer Shipman Clash Delays Court

In Winsboro District Att orney Fox relief from duty due to relations with General Reeder the case against John Wanamaker and Boles Penrose faced postponement. General Doster’s conduct and absence of key witnesses prompted a dramatic withdrawal of counsel and a recess as court sought Winsboro.

Kinston Frank Reeder Weiss Mauren Luckenbach Tmethlehem Cone Joey Ariborg Gonad John Wanamiker W. A. Winsheary Opon Amilavit Reeder W. &. Kirkpatrick RR. C. Stewart BE. J. Pox Fox Shlom Scott Chirpiman Koster Commonwealth General Doster Mackey Dogster Heeder Doster van Valkenburg Shipman Reasen General Reeder Euch General Dower Mr. Shipman Lawyer Shipman

Thorn Trial Halted in Bribery Case by Juror

The Morning News reports a halt in the Thorn bribery case as a juror actions trigger delay. Wilkes-Barre hosts the W A convention concluding amid local court matters. A common council meeting discusses police enforcement and trolley issues. Local lectures on Cuba and county news fill the page.

Reeder Thorn Jimoen Wilkes-Barre W. GA Domwe Pilea Motalo Cuba West Side Lackawanna County Neighboring County

Miners Convention Favors Arbitration Report

The miners convention adjourned after a conference with President Ratchford. Committees will report in favor of submitting the strike question to a three member arbitration board. The panel will include one from the Premier state board. President Ratchford to visit tomorrow.

Rominnitiees Ratettort Libet

Klondike Steamship Company Formed for Pacific Run

New Jersey formed States Steamship Company with 47 million capital. Charles H. Cramp to lead as president. Acquires steamers from International Navigation and plans Alaska service via San Francisco Seattle and St Michaels toward Klondike gold fields with new light-draught vessels and routes from Philadelphia to Seattle and Valparaiso. The Ohio expected to reach Seattle by early February.

New York States Steamship Company New Jersey Charles H. Cramp Crimp Shipbuilding Company International Navigation Company Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Slinvis Conemuch Cramp Waldorf West Coast San Francisco Seattle St. Michaels Jerwy City Dovka Philadelphia Alaska Niondike Dunwor Ily Hhe Het Steameer Hid Pansengers Freleht Hte Howe South America Drasil Montevideo Magdalen Valparaiso Callao Tinoma Bandratelaco Hemee Bt. Michaels Yukon River Cram Klondike

Naturalization Fraud Probes Expand to Federal Level

U S District Attorney Beck seeks help from Washington to investigate naturalization frauds newly uncovered in Philadelphia. He reports frauds have grown large and urges higher authority to determine trials, with federal agents and D C detectives likely to join.

U. S Beck Philadelphia United States Louk Washington Eck Wbaleo McKenna Hie Defendsote Appa John J. Henry New York Cuepur Gall Beeombie

Official Election Returns from Harrlebire County

Official returns list results for next week with tallies for Treasurer and Auditor General races. Candidates named include Republicans Democrats Prohibition and Independents, with figures and party affiliations across multiple towns and counties.

State Department Leacem Republica Town Democrat Swallow Prohibition Thoms Bockaler Steolwmith Liberty Thompson Indigendent Scatterimig MicCauley Republicinh Harnes Hogan Leriig

Weather Update Across States With Cold Fronts

The forecast outlines colder conditions across the Middle States and New Maryland with brisk northwesterly winds. A front brings rain to coastal areas and strong southerly winds shifting to westerly. In New England expect partly cloudy skies to clearing and colder weather with northerly to northwesterly winds.

New York Middle States New Maryland New England

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Juryman Larsen Mra. Nuch Kentucky Blanco Fle Pennsylvania Pensions Kier State Grangers Harrisburg M'Kinley Times Kanena City Darragh Independence Kansas City Vesuvius Mra Ta M. Gates Wilkes-arre Oddleman Mire M. Holer College Ety Eecolodiens Wite Imahe Missionary Funds M.ee, Chaurch Extension Committee Sheriff Martin Asn Hinges Pal Sire Anne Hugar Fae Ubat Mira Annie Combed Maud Camptell Mra Hagar Lincoln Wrangle Easton Winshboro Klondike Steamship Company Organized the Herald's Weather Porecast
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