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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1897

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Postal Plan of Gen Gary A Boon to the People

The first annual report of Postmaster General James A. Gary advocates postal savings repositories to end deficits. He argues deposits would grow domestic capital, aid trade, and expand services while protecting funds with government bonds and small deposits. He cites international examples and urges rapid consolidation of post offices and rural delivery expansion.

Washington James A. Gary Gary United States Congress Post Postimasters Kurope Hawaii

King of Dudes Arrigned in Hotel Shooting Case

New York police court arraigned Chicago figure known as the King of Dudes on felonious assault charges after a shooting at the Hotel Girard on Forty-fourth Street. Witness Mandelbaum, unable to appear, may be fatally wounded. Kirk claimed self defense and was held for examination.

New York M.J. Waldere Kirk King of Chicago Richard R. Maendelbaum Girard Pforty-Fourth Street Kirk Colin Mandelhbaum Mandelbaum Mandelbawm Nik Fred Tyre Jet Wirk Mandellave Dunie Justine Repalr J. Walters Owell Krowh Denver

Coffee War Turns as Havemovers Win Standoff

The Havemovers claim victory as Arbuckles repudiates a contract with the Ohio Wholegate company amid coffee war actions. Beginning next Monday, all contracts are canceled and a one cent per pound deduction is imposed on coffees shipped into Ohio. Restrictions on robbers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are revoked and the factor plan ends while the equality plan remains tightly enforced.

Toledo Ohio Arbuckles Woolton Splee Womiley Roosters Thia Leeen Heginning Hidinow Miele Widen Fe Hindle Minnesota Iowa Missouri North Yukom South Dakota Nebraska Kansas New York New Jersey Pennsyivani

Trial of Mexican officials opens after Arroyo murder

In Mexico City prosecutors prepare to try Police Inspector Viflavingence and other officials in the Arnulfo Arroyo murder case. The proceedings, expected to last up to nine days, aim to expose the full scope of the crime and the implicated authorities. A priest’s suspected role may emerge, possibly linking Arroyo to Velasqués’s motive.

City of Mexico Viflavingence Arnulfo Arroyo Ue Daptor Velisiques Father Hortolere Valesanes Arroyo Velasques

Steamship Arrivals at New York on Nov 14

The steamship Umbria arrived from Liverpool and Havre. The vessel Lu c Tourkine arrived from New York.

New York Umbria Liverpool Havre Luc Tourkine

Weather forecast for the Middle Sintog and New England

The forecast reports cloudy and rainy conditions with variable winds in the Middle Sintog and New England today, turning mostly north and east by day’s end. Tuesday eyes warmer, partly cloudy, with possible rain or snow and variable winds.

New York Sintog New England

Edict grants arms and self defense to reconcentrados

The edict allows property holders to defend themselves using revolvers and machetes with prior licenses. Destitute reconcentrados stay in towns under charity protection. A resistance junta will be formed in main towns. The proclamation notes gradual changes to avoid worsening homelessness and ordains permits from local authorities for those returning to country districts. Madrid reports a policy stance on reconcentration. A US minister met the colonial secretary regarding polices export. A maritime voyage reports a landing by the last sub-sturprising expedition and a group from Culme port refused details.

Havana Gagette Erty Aberty Madrid Stewart L. Woodford United States Sener Moret Hin Cite Cyrunnin Genere Wesler Montserrat Jacksonville Fla Cul

Platt Charges GOP Faction Splitter Aims at Unity

Senator Thomas C. Platt accuses Republican factionists of trying to split the anti-Tammany vote. He says their tactics threaten party unity and alleges treachery to promote their own power. He recalls union offers and denounces the candidate as a self seeking figure harming the Republican cause.

Seoh Low Qulen Cilyene’ Union

Crushed by Anaconda in Philadelphia Exhibit

A large anaconda at Mitkean exhibit mauls and fatally crushes a valuable trick pony and injures Samuel Masher, the museum watchman. Masher is removed to a hospital as workers halt the scene and the reptile is finally secured after wrapping the pony and subduing bystanders.

Philadelphia Mitkean Talay Samuel Masher Mosher Lely Tite

Peter Maher Adversary Bout Heads to New Orleans

Announcement notes that Tat't Ryan of Auetentin will fight Peter Maher in New Orleans next month in the heavyweight championship bout. Also slated is a bout with Gue Prubtin of Akron as a supporting match. Ryan travels with Jim Hall and Tom Melarthy of Poche ter for arrangements.

Ryan Auetentin New Orleans New York Tut' Yar Australia Peter Maher Wil Gue Prubtin Akron Rutdin Hyon Matlin

Mail Carrier Robbed in Warren Idaho by Lone Highwayman

A Warren Idaho mail carrier was robbed by a single highwayman who forced him to open the mail sack and handed over the registered mail and letters. A posse of ten men pursued the robber shortly after the incident.

Warren Idaho Dlyit Hincagh

Grange Memorial Services Held at Harrisburg on Memorial Day

National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry observed memorial day with 3 PM services in the Supreme Court room Harrisburg led by Worthy Master Brigham of Washington remarks and prayer followed by scriptural reading by Rev. D John Trimble of Washington and a condolence report for Mrs Sarah Hayes of Oregon read by Mrs Irene L Hilleary chairing the committee. Additional remarks from officers including Mrs Evan MacDowell Ohio and Mrs Ide V Hugh Washington and John T Cox New Jersey. The condolence report on Post Master Jessie W Nicholson of New Jersey was read by Chairman John T Cox. Numerous delegates offered remarks before adoption by voice vote. Services concluded around 4 9 PM.

Hathmarg National Grange Patrons of Munhandry Bupremoe Court Room Oregon Sarah Ll. Hayes Chewan Jetiie W. Nicholson New Jersey John T. Cox Renurke Leonard Rhone Ponneylvania Alpha Meaver Vortaunt H. Ellis Oto Ifenry O. Dev

Veterans Dedicate Chickamauga Monuments In Chattanooga

Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania and Commander-in-Chief Gobin arrived in Chattanooga with staff to oversee regimental monument dedications. Survivors gathered for ceremonies on Lookout Mountain and at Kelley field, with several regimental monuments unveiled and orations delivered.

Mhattanooga Tenn Daniel MH. Hastings Pennsylvania J. PS. Gobin Stland Army of the Republic Chickamauge KE KK Martin Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania Lookout Mountain Fifth Regiment Chattanooga Hastings General Goblin National Chickamause Park Seventy-eighth Regiment Kelly House Blakeley S and Jeverick Orchard Knot Chickamawes Weithefield Chick- Amnauga Commission

Dr M Vickars Call Likely Rhode Island Bishop Coadjutor

Dr M Vickar of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church today announced his intention to accept a coadjutor position in the Rhode Island Diocese. He writes that the call would require weeks or months for entry and notes his twenty two years as rector of Holy Trinity and his education at Columbia College.

Rhode Island Philadelphia McVickar Holy Trinity Epiecopel Churel MeVickars Benjamin Wison Belng Or Vickar Italy

Ship From Sydney Brings Gold to San Francisco Banks

A Sydney Australia cargo ship due November 18 arrives in San Francisco with a shipment valued at about 500,000,000? The text notes this is the fourth shipment in four months, delivering roughly ten million dollars from the same source to two local banks.

Australia San Francisco Suum Matipovs Sydney Landa Sada Moglish Sovereigner Inet Naviegate

LYNCHING IN ONENDA COURT YARD NEAR MIDNIGHT

A self proclaimed murderer and moonshiner known as Doc Henry Phillipa was lynched in the courtyard at midnight by a mob of prominent town and county citizens. The mob acted in response to the murder of a merchant who was killed near here a few days ago by Phillipa.

Onenda Ark Henry Phillipauline Phillips

White's Plan for Elastic Currency and Gold Standard

Horace White argues for retiring greenbacks and legal tender notes to back an elastic currency tied to business assets. He favors redeeming silver dollars in gold, using a ten dollar smallest denomination, and maintaining reserves of gold in bank vaults and clearinghouses.

Washington Nov Horace White Monetary Commission United States White Germany Bettor Abward Hobe Wink Iveulne Bank Efecula

Philadelphia Professor dies suddenly at 70

Philadelphia reports the sudden death of Harrison Allen M D amnebiitic professor of comparative anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School He dined with his family at about 3 PM appeared cheerful but collapsed and died before his wife could reach him A physician attended but he expired shortly after His age is given as about 70 years and notes mention prior appendicitis surgery

Philadelphia Harrison Allen University of Pennsylvania Ilo Allen Alii Alton

Patrolman Dermody Charged With Stealing Watch

New York patrolman Joseph Dermody faces charges of stealing a watch from Moses Arbronek a restaurant keeper. The affidavit claims Dermody in full uniform entered the restaurant and demanded cents. upon refusal the watch was taken and run away.

New York Joseph . Deermody Jattomieat Moses Arbroneky Lative Dermody Arbron Ehy

Bishop of Majorca Dies After Excommunication Controversy

Madrid reports the bishop of Majorca Malexio Isles dies years after excommunicating Senor J Navitro Revertter minister of finance in General Marcela de Azcarraga’s cabinet for converting church property to government use. The dispute strained church state relations as cabinet members sought papal intervention while Vatican maintained the excommunication until property proof was shown.

Madrid Majorca Malexiio Isles Senor J. Navitro Revertter Marcela de Azcurraga Agcarrig Drocess Vatican

Three Indians Lynched in South Dakota Mob Executes Murderers

Alexander Condor Paul Holy track and Philip Ireland, Indian suspects linked to the Spicer family killings, were taken from Emmons county jail and hanged by a mob near Williamsport. The sheriff, Peter Shier, was present as Deputy Kelly lost custody, and the mob, about forty men, carried out the executions without interruption.

Bismarck S. D Alexander Condor Paul Holytrack Philip Ireland Fhrst Spicer Supreme Court Emmona Tost Budden Anil Awitt Williameport Peter Shier Sherif Tom Kelly Covoner Williameaport Sheri Thomas Kelly Kelly Lodge of Woodmen Nilding

New York Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden

The New York horse show begins tomorrow at Madison Square Garden, the thirteenth annual event under the National Horse Show association. Over 100 entries promise a premier display across thoroughbred and trotting classes, with arena boxes sold to fashion leaders and strong interest in seating.

New York Madison Square Garden National Horse Show Association Wole Etronwer

German American journalist Karl Roeser dies at 87

Washington reports the death of Karl Roeser a prominent German American journalist aged eighty seven. Roeser was among the founders of the Republican party in Whe conan and spent his later years in this city.

Washington Karl Roeser Howser Republican Party Thibe

Sianora Verdi Dies at 83 in Iteme Shock

Sianora Verdi wife of composer Guleeim Verdi dies in Iteme at eighty four. The obituary notes her marriage to Verdi and marks the family’s loss in a quiet fading of a prominent legacy.

Sianora Verdi Guleeim Verdi

Weather and News Highlights Across Sections

Weather shows rain and warmer conditions today. The edition previews the General Postmaster General Gary’s annual report and the day’s sports with football games. Also noted are Horace White on money and rank, Robinson’s tenth anniversary sermon, local entertainment, and regional news briefs.

Gary W. & Ace Horace White Blancos C& KE Robinson Etka

Two Busy Days at US W. OC. A. Convention

Wilkes Barre reports detail two busy days of the US W. OC. A. convention in Scranton, with speeches by Mrs. Boyd and Miss Hills on physical exercise and educational classes. Price of Chicago discussed the international committee, and several Scranton ladies contributed papers and talks.

Miss Hills Mra Kennedy Scranton Wilkes-Barre W. OC. A Tuckman Florente Weir Mike EL OK. Price Chicago Miax Price Hvangel New York Mre W. DD. Kennedy Katherine Wille Margaret Jamieson Mina Hills Scranton Vo Wca

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