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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1894

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Treasury Accepts Government Bond Bid Circular Seeks Subscriptions

Secretary Carlisle issues a circular inviting bids for fifty million five percent United States bonds dated February first. Denominations start at one hundred dollars with interest payable quarterly. Up to 54 million total issue, bids subject to rejection. Banking firms in New York announce readiness to take entire issue if subscriptions lag.

Be Gotham Banking Washington Treas Dept Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department United States Secretary of the Ieasury Rght Carta New York Siroxer, Morgan & Co Spever & Co John A. Stewart United States Trust Company Drexel, Morgan &Co Speyer & Co Lonson

Pennsylvania Vote Totals Across Counties Reported

Complete returns from every county show Hastings leading for governor with 74,60. Singerly and Allman trail, while Hawley gains votes as other candidates’ totals are incomplete. Lieutenant governor results favor Lyon by a margin of 102,045, with Pilling trailing. Attorney general shows Linlin 9467,900 versus Magee 27,004. Secretary Latta leads over Greenland by 141,207 to 227,178, a 28,101 plurality. Congressmen results list Grow, Meyer, and Collins with Grow carrying the district.

Philadelphia Hastings Singerly Allman Hawley People's Prohibition Walter Lyon Lyon Mylin Magee Alglin Secretary of Internal Affairs Latta Greenland Hate

Four Year Old Killed in Accidental Rifle Shooting

United Press report from Philadelphia recalls a fatal shooting when two 12 year olds, Joseph Snyder and George Pollock, fired toward a fence in Snyder’s yard. A bullet pierced the fence, fatally striking 4 year old Charles W. Moore who played in the adjacent yard. The boys were arrested and Snyder admitted firing the shot that caused the death.

United Press Philadelphia Joseph Snyder George Pollock Snyder Charles W. Moore Pollock

Myron B. Wright dies in Trenton Canada typhoid

Hon Myron B Wright congressman for the Fifteenth district of Pennsylvania dies in Trenton Canada from typhoid fever after a long illness. He was elected last week to a third term by an 8171 plurality. He was 47 and leaves a widow and two sons, the eldest gravely ill with typhoid.

Trenton Canada Susquehanna Myron B. Wright Pennsylvania

Dynamite Explosion Injures Three Children in Reading

Three Dunkle children from Long awimp were playing with a dynamite cartridge near a stove in Reading when it exploded. One boy nearly lost a hand, and the others suffered serious cuts and burns. Public notice credits the incident to the Taltod Press, Reading, Pa., dated Nov 14.

Reading Aaron Dunkle Longawimp

Colorado Republicans hold largest ratification parade night

The Republican ratification meeting in Denver drew the largest parade through the streets. Delegations from towns across Colorado attended the celebration. Denver women active on election day led the parade, with some choosing to walk.

Denver Colorado

Campaign Dignitaries Speak at Capitol Grounds

At the capital grounds speeches were delivered by Bendtors Teller and Wolcott along with Governor leet MelIntogh and Congressman-eleet Sha froth. T. M. Bowen, defeated in the second district race for Congress, also attended.

Capital Grounds Bendtors Teller and Wolcott

Owens Leads Seventh District Contest in Kentucky

The United Press in Frankfort reports the Seventh district race results with Owens leading by 101 votes. Total votes show Owens 1,057, Denny 14,074, Johnson 262, Finnel OM Tug alleged Denny hired attorneys to contest the election.

Frankfort Waar Headley Owens Denny Johnson Finnel Pra Tug Allotneys

Nuns resign from Riverside schools after notoriety

The Pittsburg Suns reports that the Riverside public school teachers, identified as nuns, have resigned from the district. They will not resume as public teachers under the Gallitzin decision of the supreme court.

Pittsburg Riverside Gallitzin Supreme Court

Death by own action shadows Reynolds case in city

Coroner hears father Nelson Reynolds state son Nelson showed moody behavior for years and may have suffered melancholia. He notes a letter promising departure and cites Katherine and Minty White as visitors linked to the case while the landlady reports the White sisters left town with packed trunks.

New York George H. Reynolds Nelson Reynolds Nelson Hite Reynolds Lide Katherine Minty White Reyhold Kate White

Continued-Large Kins Billiard Match In New York

The Willard tournament match between Schaefer and Ives extended tonight. Tyes led with 1,400 votes to Schaefer's 209. Schaefer totaled 1,1? and 23.2, Ives 42.2, with top runs of 14 by Schaefer and 49 by Ives.

Schaeffer Ives United Press New York Willard Schaefer Tyes Tyee Scarat Schaffer Tves

Simpson Backed Populist to Run for Indiana Governor

A letter from La Porte Indiana dated November 1 reports Congress man Jerry Simpson defeated for re election in Kansas will return to Indiana and accept the Populist nomination for governor in 1846. Indiana Populists are encouraged by a large vote suggesting possible overthrow of major parties in the presidential campaign.

la Porte Ind Jerry Simpson Kansas Indiana

Keystone Vignettes Report from Poised Local Notices

Bioging in a nearby mine fatally burned Oswald Lavengood near Pottaville. A Schuylkill juror jailed for jury box appearance. Ex fire chief William Yoanish killed when thrown from wagon at Columbia. Attorney General Hensel teaches at Lancaster teachers’ institute. An aged prisoner Fritz Wahl hanged himself in Lebanon jail but was cut down. About 100 pounds of butter stolen monthly from Monocacy creamery near Reading. Oscar Chance missing from home. family seeks information. A bear wandered into Harrisburg suburbs and was chased into a park.

Pottaville Oswald Lavengood Schuylkill County Columbia Flin William Yoanish Hensel Lancaster County Teachers’ Institute Lebanon Fritz Wahl Monocacy Reading Oscar Chance Harrisburg

Wanted by Wire Tramps In Camp Near Boone

Reported crimes include a murder and cremation among tramps near Boone Iowa. Mrs D W Moody of Chicago claims title to 10 acres valued at 5000. A concealed smallpox case in Streator Illinois spreads to thirteen others. Aviator Ivy Baldwin is training in balloon signaling in Denver. William Southery of Huntington West Virginia arrested for wrecking a train in Dingess Tunnel. Herman Clarke of Hunter Clarke and Jacob New York brokers jailed two years four months for forgery.

Boone Kendricks Mra D. W. Moody Chicago New York West Side Ivy Baldwin Denver Col Signal Corps Dingess Tunnel Norfolk and Western Willam Souther Huntington WL Va Herman Clarke Hunter, Clarke & Jacob

Impressive Funeral Procession for Alexander in St Petersburg

Alexander II’s body arrives in St Petersburg amid thaw and mist. the funeral train from Moscow, led by the Prince of Wales and Czar Nicholas, is met by a large crowd. Officials from the United States, led by Minister Breckinridge, attend as the coffin lies in state ahead of the funeral.

St. Petersbhore Alexander TL Moscow Rosalia Nicholas Station Church Welle Russia Guard of Honor Navy St. Petersburg Grenadiers Princis of Wales Br. Trane's St. Michael the Avehamgel Labyoom Cleveluni United States Preekinridge Lieutenant Rogers Maris

Fire destroys over five hundred houses in Sakiula region

Widespread conflagrations have left more than 500 houses burned in Sakiula and its surrounding districts. The disaster caused significant displacement with many communities shaken by the blaze.

Sakiula

Recall of Strangler in Denver Strikes Japanese Woman

A Denver murder case reports the strangling of Kiku Oyama 24 a Japanese immigrant. The assailant used a towel to garrote her after partial choking and left the room in disorder with no money found. Suspects include Imi Ayima and several others. a disturbance with local residents followed at the office.

Denver Tola Fiether Market Street Kiku Oyama Lena Tapper Marie Contassilt Etrhelel Kika Oywmn Japan Chicago Joand Tri Ovanin Anil Viether Imayama Pope Imi Ayima

Violent Channel Gale Causes Pageant of Damage Across England

A severe gale hit the English Channel and Paris, with storms causing widespread damage. French ports report wrecked craft, ships anchored at St Malo and Cherbourg faced danger, while chimneys roofs and windows were destroyed in Paris and western towns. Three deaths reported from falling chimneys and injuries scattered. wind speeds reached eighty two miles per hour. Damage and floods blamed on Devon Cornwall Dorset Somerset and other English regions.

London English Channel St. Alalo France Ietress Cherbourg Paris Eifel Nantes Rowen Prainer Devon Cornwall Dorset Somerset England

Wreck attempt on Central Vermont line shocks region

The Central Vermont rail line between Caters and Charabasco faced a major arson and derailment attempt as tires were piled across the track. An engine hit the obstruction but stayed on the rails. several men were injured while signaling an approaching train. Officials seek to identify and arrest the would be wreckers.

Vermont United Pree Malone

Revolting Barbarity Showed Foster Child Abuse

In Philadelphia on November 14 Magistrate Pole heard a case of abuse by a foster mother. Lumin Bruce, a colored woman, faced charges of cruelty to her year old foster child Bessie. The child suffered severe burns when placed on a red hot stove and was restrained to silence her neighbors. The woman was held in eight hundred dollars bail.

Philadelphia Pole Lumin Bruce Colired Orieryy Bessie Katunwue

Knights of Labor meeting hopeful for legislation

In New Orleans on November 1, a large and influential Knights of Labor delegation gathered. Reports say powerfully influential figures expect meaningful labor law legislation to pass, with Pow erly planning to resign when debt over control of the order is addressed.

New Orleans Knights of Labor

American Union Party sweep in Hawaii in favor of annexation

Washington dispatch reports Hawail ad vices that the American Union party dominates the islands with wins for senators and representatives. Annexation is favored as the dominant issue, with private Honolulu letters predicting realization within three years.

Washington Hawill America Union Party Islands Honolulu

Russian Agitation at Massillon Ends in Deputies Called

The Friends of Ed Morgan gather to demand the scalp of Just after a shooting by Mirehal Louie Just. John Mor fein leads the group as about thirty deputies are summoned to preserve the peace.

Ed. Morgan Just United Massillon Mirehal Louie Just Barnhit John Morfein

Farmers Fight Fires to Save Homes in Arkansas

Forest fires approach Neelyville area as smoke envelops the city. Residents, including farmers, labor to defend houses and outbuildings amid advancing flames and worsening conditions.

United Meebo Ark Nov Wilephice Neelyville Farmore

Minister in a Duel Desperate Encounter With Burglar

Rev. Frederick C Seckerson assistant pastor at Clinton Avenue Congregational Brooklyn woke to a burglar in his room. The burglar drew a ten inch bowie knife, stabbed Seckerson in the left forearm, and fled after a brief struggle and a gunshot. Police have not caught him.

New York Frederick C Seckerson Clinton Avenue Congregational Church Brooklyn Mr. Seckerson

Fishermen Recovered After Storm Off New Jersey Coast

Six Anglesea fishermen feared lost in a November storm have been rescued and arrived safely in Savannah. The United Press reports a telegram from Savannah confirming their survival after their launch from Atlenton and dispersal of their boats. Ten were picked up by various vessels soon after, restoring hope for the others.

Cape May Savanah CIA Anglesea Tehermen Ati@leten

Walton for Speaker in Philadelphia Delegation

Philadelphia Republicans in the state House caucus decided to back Henry F. Wilton of Philadelphia for speaker. The choice was announced after the Philadelphia delegation met this afternoon to determine their support.

Philadelphia State House of Representatives Henry F. Wilton

Supreme Court Ends Eastern District Term in Pittsburgh

The Supreme Court finished its October term in Pittsburgh on November 13 and will reconvene in Philadelphia the first Monday in January. Five Eastern district cases were heard this term and decisions were handed down, including Commonwealth vs Delaware, Lackawanna and Schuylkill Railroad Company, appellant, Dauphin, affirmed by Justice McCallum.

Pittsburg Supreme Court Philadelphia Justice McCallum Commonwealth Ve Delaware Lackiwanna and Schuylkill Hadlroad Company Appellant Dauphin

Muskrats Wreck Filkhart Mills In Indiana Flood Event

Muskrats undermine Filkhart Knitting mills in Ukhart Indiana causing the structure to collapse into the St Joseph river. Over 100 workers affected and thousands of hosiery pairs destroyed with the remainder valued around sixteen thousand dollars.

Ukhart Ind Filkhart Knitting Mills St. Joseph

Twenty Saxon Miners Die in Dresden Colliery Blast

An explosion of fire damp at the Plute colliery in Wlen Saxony yesterday killed twenty miners and injured many more, as authorities investigate the disaster and assess the extent of casualties.

United Press Dresden Plute Wlen Saxony

No Money in It Probably That Is Why Russell Refuses Office

Ex Governor William Russell of Massachusetts declines the honorary Board of Indian Commissioners post due to travel expenses and professional engagements. The appointment, announced Saturday, offers only reimbursement of travel costs.

Wr. Russell United Press Washington William #. Russell Massachusetts Board of Indian Commissioners Muru

Earthquake Devastation in Japan Swallows Homes and Town

A Japanese earthquake from Sakata on the northwest coast caused ground fissures and rivers of muddy water. A fire destroyed 500 houses and two structures were swallowed by the earth. In total about 300 people were killed across affected areas.

Iui San Francisco Tokyo Japan United Press Peru Sakata

France to build major naval port at Bessin

France will construct a large naval and military port at Bessin. The plan includes royal involvement with a message to a new executive rail line and a high level commission addressing forged travel tickets. Pope authorizes bishops to aid Catholic clergy reforms in the Orient.

France Bessin Humbert Prince of Naples Vxwr Linliam Railways Spain Great Britain St. Ives Cornwall Edyth Walker New York Berlin Aeelat Plana Orient

Naval and political shifts as Norton and Walker take posts

From Washington comes news of Navy assignments with Commodore Norton ordered to command the South Atlantic station aboard the Newark as flagship and Rear Admiral Walker temporarily serving as president of the naval examining and retiring board. The Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations holds its eighth annual convention.

Senate Commodore Norton South Atlantic Newark Walker Naval Examining and Retiring Board Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations

Republicans Gain Clean House Majority in Next Congress

The Republican national congressional committee released a revised House membership tally. Republicans lead with 1148 seats, Democrats 104, and Populists unspecified, as of the latest count from Washington.

Piatteil Press Washington Republican National Congressional Committee House of Representatives

Right Sort of Sheriff Knocks Out Five Outlaws

Anderson Indiana reports Sheriff Van Dyke deals with five unruly fugitives awaiting penitentiary trials. They allegedly insulted him and his family over the past month, leading to a series of confrontations with the deputy sheriff.

The United Press

Possum Cake From Maennerchor Club Sparks Vengeance Plan

Sharon Pennsylvania November 1 The Maennerchor club hosted a possum bake for friends praising its taste. George Jones of Brookfield had bought the possum leftovers and allegedly hunted his house cat in retaliation. The club investigated and began legal action against the seller.

Sharon Maennerchor Club United Press Sharon Maennerchor Club George Jones Hrookfield Nelehboy Jones Sharon Delekithon

Railroad officials react cautiously to national labor commission report

Valle Press Chicago November 1 railroad officials declined to comment at length on the national labor commission strike investigation report. A general manager said the report is foolish and blames Debs and the commission for bias while arguing it fails to reflect railroad policy or management. Merrill of the Houghton line echoed that the commission did not present the railroad side and cannot alter railroad policy.

Chicago National Labor Commissions Manger Prevent Onailontel Debs Carroll Wright Merrill Hur Hington

Great Church Congress Opens in Trinity and Music Hall

The sixteenth session of the Great Church Congress of America began at Trinity Episcopal Church with pomp and liturgy. In the afternoon a Semperines conference featured Bishop Lawrence and other clergymen, followed by an address of welcome by Bishop Lawheriee at Music Hall.

Byde United Tress Boston Great Church Congress of America Trinity Episcojal Church Witernoon Lawrence Music Hall Dishop Lawheriee

General Clay Weds Dora Richardson in Quiet Kentucky Ceremony

General Casleine M. Clay married Dora Richardson at 4 o clock this morning in Lexington. Only farm hands and relatives attended as his children tried to stop the marriage, and Miss Richardson is said to be 18 years old.

Lexington Caselne M. Clay Dora Richardson Squire Douglasa Offleivting Clay Miss Richardson

Temperance Object Lesson Ends in Fatal Fire

John Reardon aged 46 and his wife Lizzie died from burns at their home and restaurant at 425 South Seventh Street Philadelphia after a quarrel during the day and a lamp upset in a dispute. Both had been drinking. the incident occurred last night and claims say a damp caused the flame.

Philadelphia John Reardon Lizee South Seventh Street

Terrific Wind Storm Hits Brussels as Rioters Spark Damage

A terrify wind rain and hail storm swept Brussels and surrounding areas causing immense property damage and fires. Fifteen deaths are reported with a factory roof at Athwae blown away killing four workers.

Brussels Athwae

Iron and Tin Plate Company Starts with Non-Union Workers

The United States Iron and Tin Plate Company opened a mill at Demitiler station with non-union labor. A small group of striking workers gathered but caused no disturbance. Also reported, a house fire nine miles below Natehox destroyed Louis Williams’s home, killing two young children and injuring others.

Fittsburg United Siates Iron and Tin Plate Company United Press Natehox Misa Louis Williams Claose Williame

Weather short: showers and fall winds shift west

The report notes showers followed by a shift in fall winds turning to the west. Specific timing or locations are not provided. Weather conditions indicate a transition from rain to westerly winds as the day progresses.

Finley’s Anke Umbrellas Offered at Deep Discounts

An advertisement lists umbrellas for sale at unusually low prices. Items include 26 inch and 25 inch children’s school umbrellas with natural wood or oxidized handles at 43¢, 100 ladies’ umbrellas in multiple styles from Pixtra Gloria to Twisted Union Silk, varieties of colors and handles, with prices ranging from 1.00 to 3.75, plus men's umbrellas in Gloria and Union Twilled Silk, and imported handle materials described.

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