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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1897

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London Fire Engulfs East Aldersgate Block in 1800s Blaze

A massive blaze roared through a six story block near Aldersgate and Redcross streets in London on Nov 19. Firefighters faced a wind driven inferno as warehouses and a vast stock of Christmas goods burned uncontrollably for hours. The fire caused extensive damage with 150 warehouses gutted and losses estimated up to £5 million. St Giles church sustained damage and thousands watched amid chaotic scenes.

London Aldersgate Street Redcross Street Wells St. Giles Milton Hameell Street Waller, Brown & Co Mantle Manufacturers St. Giles’ Church Tampa Jewish Street Well Street Reddcross Maidenhead Court Bradford Avenue Jewin Hamsell, Well Edmund Jewin Crescent Gbrified Stock Exchange Bie Optrich

Treasury Secretary Gage to Address New York Chamber Dinner

Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Gage will speak at the New York Chamber of Commerce dinner next Tuesday evening. Though he planned to avoid currency reform he will discuss the topic due to strong business interest. He will address Currency reform Now or When.

Chamber of Commerce Washington

French Torpedo Boat Collision Off Algiers Sinks One

Two French torpedo boats No 1 and Dendant de Lac Bree collided near Algiers during evening maneuvers. No 100 sank shortly after. the crew of the other vessel was saved. The Doudart de Lugree sustained heavy damage.

Algiers Finneh Dendant de Lac Bree Wille No 100 Saver Doudart de Lugree

Murder Indictment Hits Brooklyn Figure in Church Slaying

A Brooklyn grand jury today indicted a man named Detah Poetet Indietwd in the first degree murder case linked to the church slaying of Bellringer Brelz in the eastern district. The defendant, identified by Steiger Meyer, claims he can establish his alibi.

Indietwd New York New Pelter Golawel Pete Steiger Asian Meyer Policeman Mich Bellringer Brelz Hrook Brooklyn Jene

Million-Dollar Klondike Mining Claim Sold

Washington reports Frank Phyacitor of Michigan recently from the Klondike where he is said to have acquired a mining claim sold for a million dollars. He was summoned to the War Department to confer on conditions in the mining country.

Washington Frank Phyacitor Michigan Klondike War Department

Canada and U S Plan Joint Commission on Seal Killings

Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Louis Davies returned from Washington to discuss boundary questions and a proposed joint commission with the United States. The key point: a modus vivendi to suspend sealing in the Pacific and Behring Sea begins next month, while talks on further trade and related issues proceed.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Louis Davies Washington McKinley Foeter Laurier Canada United States Louie Davies Joint Commission Foster Wis Feala Pacific Ocean Behring Sea Great Britain State Department Camidian Council

Smteeler Mine Fire Threat Grows At Smugglers Mine

Consternation rose among the fire fighters today as an inferable gun in generating was found. Gus has reached the ninth level pump station and officials fear abandonment of the mine and nearby works to prevent flooding.

Smteeler Pire Aapen Col Gus

Berlin Now Elopement Ties to Budapest Affair

Paula Wirth, a popular Berlin dancer known as Berlin dotresa, elopes to Budapest with a married riding master, stirring gossip among locals and drawing attention to the urban romance.

Berlin Paula Wirth Budapest

Miss Brewster arraigned in Vermont murder case

Mildred L. Brewster was arraigned in Washington county court charged with the murder of Annie Wheeler on May 29. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded for trial, likely to begin within days. The killing stemmed from jealousy as Brewster, who loved John Wheeler, shot Annie Wheeler as they walked together and then herself.

Annie Wheeler Montpellier Mildred L. Brewster Washington County Miss Brewster Miss Drewewise John Wheeler Wheeler Barre Misa Breweter Misa Wheeler Miss Tirewster Miss Wheeler Atrugele

President's Message Lengthy Labor Discussions At White House

Washington November 19 cabinet day at the White House brought few visitors with most meetings by appointment. Gompers and Morrison urged labor protections be included in the president's message while Powderly pressed for immigration limits. The president indicated his message would be long due to many topics and hoped to address labor matters later in a special or other suitable form.

Washington White House Gariners Morrison American Federation of Laer Messrs. Gompers Powderly

Americans Released From Cul Prison After New Administration

Washington reports 27 American prisoners released since March 4 with names and release dates listed from March to November. The ledger includes Sylvester Scovel Frank J. Larrien Oscar Cespedes Charles Scott Matehan Venero and more ending with William Leavitt and Charles Barnett.

Washington Astute Department Sylvester Scovel Frank J. Larrien Oscar Cespedes Charles Scott Matehan Venero B. J. Cagamas Joseph, Amieva Jove Goyxales John J. Kelley George W. Apulirre J. Ll. Cepero Jose J. Dumiss Fernando Juvin Antonio &, del Vilar Francisco Milian Vargas Remedios Jiume Lz Manuel Ruiz Porros A, C. Betancourt Chearte Newton Pedro Monel Huerya Montes Frank Agramonte Theu Julio Saint Alfred Laborde William Gildea Ona Melton Charles Barnett Willian Leavitt

English Engineers Demand Eight Hour Day Highlighted

London reports A F P Yartow of a leading English shipyard firm visiting the United States notes American engineers in yards work ten hours daily. The piece argues the eight hour day sought by British engineers would widen the gap with U S rivals and threaten competitiveness.

London A. F P. Yartow United States Philadelphia Maritinn Dritheh

Eckels Resigns Plans for Bank Presidency Change

Washington reports comptroller of the currency Jamvesa H. Eckels has returned from Chicago where he arranged to resign the presidency of the Commercial National Bank. He has not yet handed in his resignation to President McKinley but expects to do so within days. The move would take effect in time for Eckels to be in Chicago on January 1, 1908.

Washington Jamvesa Iekela Chicago

Dreyfus Mystery Leads to Military Disciplinary Actions

Paris reports the war minister General Millet has relieved the Che de Midi prison governor Major Foretett and condemned Major Paullin de Saint Merel to a month of rigorous arrest for backing calls to reopen the Dreyfus case.

Paris Alfred Dreyfus General Millet Che de-Midi Foretett Paullin de Saint- Merel

Death of John Britton Former major of Eighteenth Pennsylvania

John Britton, late major of the Eighteenth Pennsylvania cavalry, died here yesterday at age 49 from a complication of diseases. A sabre wound on his head at Hagerstown in May 1863 marked his Civil War service, in 49 battles including Bull Run Gettysburg Fredericksburg and Culpeper. He was among Kilpatrick’s raid on Richmond and esteemed as a picked man.

John Britton New York Pennsylvania Cavalry Hagerstown Mai Bull Run Gettysburg Frederickeburg Culpepper Kilpatrick Richmond

Atlantic Shipping Movements Noted in New York

New York reports several vessel clearances and arrivals on November 19. Cleared ships include La Gas cogie Havre Umbria Liverpool Nortanna and Naples. Arrivals list Lucania J Louis Bouthampton Hamburg Fuerst Bismarck Spaarndam Plymouth Veendam with Maasdam’s passengers. Additional arrivals include Campania and others to New York.

New York la Gascogie Havre Umbria Liverpool Nortanna Naples Lucannia J. Louis Bouthampton Hamburg Fuerst Bismarck Rotterdam Spaarndam Plymouth Balled Veendamn Masedam Poesengéera Campania

Great Gridiron Clash Rumors and Rallies Stir Penn Harvard

Pennsylvania and Harvard prepare for the big game at Franklin field with packed crowds and extra stands. Boston reports show Harvard practicing in hotels while Penn explores secrets of formation as betting sways toward the Quakers.

Falcons Poised for Third Battle in Police Condense

Readable: the team shows strong form and confidence in a third confrontation. They are in peak condition and prepared for a decisive matchup.

Princeton Arrives for Yale Game in New Haven

The Princeton football party of fifty one, including twenty nine players, reached New Haven by 8:45 PM and stayed at the Pequot association club house. They dined, rested, and prepared while Yale teams trained separately, as snow covered the field and crowds gathered awaiting tomorrow's anticipated clash. County streets and campus area buzzed with football followers and rival anticipation.

Fii Brent London Hoxty Olerion Bouke Panore Nicholl Square Philadelphia Penn Harvard Aldine University Athletic Association Franklin Field Cabot New Haven Conn Princeton Cedar Hill Morris Cove Pequot Association Pequot Club Yale Fitzpatrick New Jersey Mike

Republican leaders plan gubernatorial call on apportionment

Springfield reports a circular letter sent to Republican members of the fortieth General Assembly for a conference next Tuesday evening. The aim is to agree on a plan of senatorial apportionment that can win a majority in the Assembly, after which Governor Tanner may be asked to convene an special session.

Springfield Fortieth General Assembly Tanner

Dutch Sugar Tariff Report Sparks Stock Boom

Washington November 14 The sugar stock boom rose on reports the Treasury is weighing a tariff decision for the Netherlands Sugar Cite. Assistant Secretary Howell in charge of the case says he does not know when a decision will be reached and suggests it will take several days as a large batch of papers awaits review.

Washington Treasury Department Netherlands Sugor Howell

Bloodhounds to Track Attack at Kolbesal Pit

Martin Bartholomy and George Roehl died and Robert Loren was severely beaten when twenty masked men attacked the night shift at the Kolbesal mine near Mascoutah. Authorities plan bloodhounds to pursue the assailants as investigators link the raid to a miners strike.

Mascoutah Martin Bartholomy George Roehl Robert Loren Kolbesal Pit

Prominent Cumberland County Investor Dies Suddenly

Carless, Pu reports the death of Herman Hatler a Carlisle capital investor a wealthy Cumberland County figure. He managed investments in Carlisle and Nebraska and was survived by his son in law Judge K K W Hiddly of Cumberland.

Carless Herman Hatler Cumberland County Carlisle Nebraska KK. W. Hiddly Cumberland Tia

iHE News This Morning Reveals Mixed City Affairs

The paper surveys local fires, court cases, social and religious notices, and editorial commentary. Reports cover the Worthington Conference, asylum management, as well as regional happenings from Lookout Mountain to Green Ridge.

Gonarat London Learer Worthington Sagasta Wertieraville Asylum Lookout Mountain Prews Guuey Beas Gireen Ridge J. Alton Davin Beastons of the Poor Board Lackawanna County Nowa Great Britain

Cabinet Discusses Cuban Situation and Finance Policy

Washington on November 19 the cabinet met for two hours to review annual treasury war and navy reports not yet released. The discussion centered on the Cuban question and the financial policy to be urged in the president's message with broad support for Spain's conciliatory course and concern over Congress unity.

Washington Treasury War Navy Departments J. J. McCook New York Porter United States Sagasta Spain Congress

Heroism in the Indian Campaign Reported From Simla

A Simla dispatch notes ongoing combat in Maidan Valley as British troops and insurgent tribesmen clash hourly. Major dea Voeux and the Thirty-sixth Sikhs attacked a village, repelled by tribesmen, while Private Vicary and four men fought through darkness, recovering a rifle, bayoneting an attacker, and reaching camp with a Pathan prisoner.

London Simla India Maidan Dea Voeux Dea Voeux'sa

Electrocution in Ohio Ends Murderer's Case

Albert Frantz, convicted of killing Bessie Little of Dayton, was electrocuted at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. The execution began at 12.22 and, after delays in strapping and electrode setup, the first shock failed to kill. a second current ended the sentence at 12.55. Governor Bushnell's refusal to interfere arrived late.

Albert J. Frantz Bessie Little Columbus Albert Pranta Hessie Little Dayton Ohio Penitentary Bushnell

Consul General Du Bois To Sail For Switzerland

Consul General James T. Du Bois will depart for his post aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse on Tuesday next. He will be accompanied by his wife and family. Du Bois, a native of Malstead Pennsylvania, has spent years in Washington.

Ithaca Cornell Tommorrow Pennsylvania Warner MeKkeover McLaughlin Philadelphia Beacham Young Feld Annapolis Reese White Holderness Lehigh Washington James Tt. Dubois United States Switzerland Kaiser Wilhelm der Crogse Mr. Dubois Smalstead Haw

Lexington Races Results From Lexington Kentucky Meet

Clear weather at Lexington track saw multiple races with winners including O forlonga Lete Myers, Rallins, Liewannsa, Johnnie Wille James, and Ocomama dion. Second and third places noted for each event with times around 1.294 and 2.6744 and a late fraction of 1.90 percent.

Lexington O Forlonga Lete Myers Karlasso Star of Bethleham Rallins Loyalty Lakeview Palace Liewannsa Boulptor Julia Clark Johnnie Wille James Oxnard Ocomamadion Albert Valogge

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