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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1894

Page

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Reed Urges Sound Victory Principles At Boston Banquet

The Home Market club eighth annual dinner in Mediade's building drew 1 400 guests as 6 000 cheered President Bent and Governor Greenhalee. Reed warned victories bring responsibilities and urged wisdom moderation and good sense to sustain prosperity and protect the nation.

United Press Boston Home Market Club Mediade Bent Greenhalee Senator Hoar Republican Party Senator Hour Reed Mer Reed Sald Uiome Jolee Minto Linn

General Gibson Re sponds to Final Roll Call in Ohio

Tiffin Ohio November 22 General William Marvey Gibson known as General Bill Gibson the silver tongued orator addressed a crowd in support of the Republican Party He was born in Jefferson County Ohio seventy two years ago and served as colonel of the Porty-ninth during the Civil War sustaining a bayonet wound at Shiloh and continuing leadership until war’s end

Tiffin William Marvey Gibson Bill Gitson Jefferson County Ohio Bill Gibson Gibson Shiloh

Shot by a Drunkard Lewis Moore Wounded in Family Shooting

Nov 2 a drunken youth Kearney Brown 22 of Fairview C went to his father's home and opened fire after quarrel. Farmhand Lewis Moore died not yet, wounded above the heart while attempting to seize Brown's pistol. Brown is jailed. Moore, married with four children, is critically hurt.

Fairview Kearney Brown Brown Moore Smell

Bank President Reveals 21 Year Gap in Statements

New Bloomfield Pa Nov 9 United Press reports bank president W A Spensler said he had never seen a bank statement since 1873 and admitted the bank had suffered losses then. His testimony contradicted cashier Willis who described the bank's condition differently.

United Press New Bloomfield W. A. Sponaler Spensler Se Dn Willis

Decided Against Lee Yuen in Deportation Case

United States Commissioner Shields ordered the deportation of Lee Yuen to China as a Chinese laborer. Lee, a cigar maker in New York City for years, had previously returned to China and took an oath as a merchant upon reentry. The government contended the Kwong Shing and Yuen firm was formed to evade the law, with Lee claiming affiliation as part of the grocers at 5 Mott Street. The ruling has stirred significant interest among Chinese residents.

New York United States Shields Lee Yuen Ching Lie China Lee Kwong Shing and Yuen, Grocers No. 5 Mott Street

Four adverse decisions to Lee threaten deportation for Chinamen

The report discusses four rulings against Lee that would force hundreds of Chinese men to leave the country. Officials warn the deportations would affect a large Chinese community and reshape local demographics.

Lee

Coroner's Jury Exonerates Fitzsimmons in Riordan Death

Syracuse dispatch reports coroner Rob erts and a jury exonerate Robert Fitzsimmons from blame after Cornelius Riordan died November 16 from an accidental blow in a sparring exhibition at the opera house. Dr Totman testified the fatal blow caused the death.

Riordan Called Syracuse Cornelius Riordan Robert Fitzsimmons Roberts Robert Pittsimmons Opera House Fitzsimmons 0. M. Totman

Kilverton Servant-Hysteria Aims at Baby Fire

Annie Quinn a 15 year old servant attacked and nearly burned the Pearson 1 year old in Kilverton New Jersey. The girl held the child over a stove as three men and Mrs Pearson fought to stop her. Dr Marty treated her for hysteria and opiates calmed the scene following the attempted infant arson.

Kilverton N. J Annie Quinn Edward Pearson Pearson Annie Mrs. Pearson Marty East Riverton

Kanakee Uprising Reported Near New Guinea Isles

News from Sydney reports an uprising in the islands near New Guinea. Scores of Europeans are said to have been killed and trading posts burned. A steamship captain found traces of cannibal feasts on Admiralty Island and New Ireland, and believes all white residents there were slain.

United Press Sydney New Guinea Three Cheers Admiralty New Ireland

Death of W. T Walters Removes Baltimore Art Benefactor

William T. Walters, prominent Baltimore art collector and financier, died this morning at age seventy five. The immediate cause was paralysis of the stomach and Bright's disease. He was widowed and had financial interests in nearly every major local enterprise.

Baltimore William T. Walters Bright

Miner Fire Extinguished After Lansford Incident

A mine fire at Lansford was put out. a Pittsburg streetcar collision injured about six people. A Lancaster jury indicted L. Dellinger for distributing obscene literature. A mud dog bit cattle at Drehersville, all killed. Bethlehem to force arrested tramps to carry rocks. Lytle Coal Co starts shaft on Wharton tract at Jonestown. Welsh Calvinist church at Pottsville to be sold at auction. Jefferson Coal Co cuts mining price from 46 to 40 cents per ton. D H Schafer sues for 10000 damages after incident with a Lehigh Valley car in Boston. Pottsville council considers issuing 200000 for public water works. Tamaqua residents fear for missing businessman George Jones.

Lansford Pittsburg Lancaster Mrl. Dell- Inger Drehersville Hethlehem Lytle Coal Company Wharton Tract Jonestown Potteville Jefferson Coal Company Coal Glen Lehigh Valley Boston D. H. Schafer Tamaqua George Jones

Montreal Exposition to Open in 184

From Washington a notice that an international exposition will be held in Montreal in 184. Diphtheria spreads rapidly among Detroit school children. John Garvin the Astor tramp held in New York for burglary trial. Boat overturn on St Hilaire river. Isidor Olgle and two sons drown. Women of Montgomery Alabama oppose a fine. General N A Miles assumes command of the Department of the East at Governor's Island. John Sharpe of Enterprise Brick Company St Louis commits suicide. Ciledonia fishing company St Johnsbury WI sells plant for 5500.

Montreal Detroit John Garvin New York St. Hilaire N. B Isidor Olgle Hhe Montgomery Ala

Howe secures bail in Pitzel case and new mysterious letter

D Mowe, St Louis lawyer tied to the Pitzel Insurance conspiracy, arrived in Philadelphia and posted bail with William McGonigal as surety. Reporter notes Howe’s surrender to Captain Linden and reveals a stranger’s envelope note promising top criminal lawyers for Holmes. Shoemaker hires Harry Hawkins as co counsel. Holmes cries during interview. police still hold that Pitzel is dead.

United Press Philadelphia D. Mowe St. Louis Pitzel Washington Senator Cockerell Missouri Howe Linden W. A. Shoemaker Shoemaker Mr. Shoemaker A. W. Park Chicago Holmes Navy Harry Hawkins Showmaker

TO OVERTHROW HAWAII. CHICAGO JOURNALIST SAILS AWAY

San Francisco news reports Claud H. Wetmore once of Chicago plotted to overthrow the Hawaiian government with hundreds of royalists. He faced arrest after Attorney General Smith uncovered the scheme and chose to depart on the Australia rather than face treason charges.

United Press San Francisco Mariposa Honolulu Claud H. Wetmore Chicago Wetmore Auvatratia Smith Australia

Poison Mistaken Cough Remedy Kills Pittston Woman

Mrs Joseph Timbier Ives age about 40 died from poisoning after taking nux vomica by mistake for a cough remedy. She lived on Smithfield road with three children. An autopsy is to be held by the coroner tomorrow.

Joseph Timer Scranton Tribune Pittston Joseph Timbier Timbler Ives Smithfield Road Glick’s

Tragedy at Johnsonburg Bank Clerk Found Dead

Harry Peoples a 24 year old bank clerk was found shot in his room above the Johnsonburg National Bank at 4 am. Two bullet holes in his head and a revolver nearby told the tale. The coroner's inquest gave no evidence on the cause of the shooting and Peoples, engaged to be married, caused his fiancée to swoon upon hearing the news.

Johnsonburg Harry Peoples Johnsonburgy National Bank Liie Wide Caune

China Battleship Chen Yuen Beached After Torpedo Damage

United States dispatch reports the Chinese battleship Chen Yuen being damaged by a torpedo near Wei-Hai-Wei harbor and later beached. Commodore Lin reportedly took his own life to avoid condemnation, as the fleet area remains volatile amid Japanese pressure. The vessel's loss leaves China largely powerless at sea.

Washington China Chen Yuen Wei-Hul-Wei Harbor Lin Wei-Hal-Wei Bay of Korea Tallen Wan Tto Wei-Hai-Wei Talien Wan Wei- Hai-Wei Maine United States Navy

Bandits French Cherokee Bill and Lucky Sighted North of Muskogee

A courier reports three bandits in the bottoms five miles north of Muskogee as a posse of 15 officers races to the bandits quarters. Citizens criticize lawmen and vow to fight if the gang resists. The bank is heavily guarded and the gang may head toward Muskogee.

Cook United Pres Muskogee J. T Bill Lucky

Undertakers Clash Over Corpse in Ottawa

In Ottawa last night Charles Lathrop was killed and his brother Hamilton wounded when they attempted to force entry to William Sheman's residence. This morning a quarrel between rival undertakers over Charles's body led to Sessions being dangerously stabbed by Miller.

Ottawa Run Charles Lathrop Hamilton William Sheman Charles Undertaker Sessions Undertaker Miller

Conspirators Guilty in Paine Mines Fire Case

Seven miners charged with conspiracy to burn the Paine mines tipple were found guilty by the Ridgway jury. Ed Fox and Leo Wurm pleaded guilty to placing explosives under a building. The remaining five named men faced trial for related charges.

Frank Myera Paine Mine Myers Paine Mines United Press Ridgway Navy Ed Fox Leo Wurm Frank Myers Ludwig Rosenbeck Joseph Kreble William Beltner Wassel Swintner

Pathfinder Buried Remains of General Fremont Interred

On a hill above the Hudson at Sparkill New York the remains of General John C Fremont were laid to rest with a follower procession including his son Lieutenant John C Fremont Jr and widow Mrs John C Fremont. Prominent mourners included Major General Miles Rear Admiral Mead and dozens of Associated Pioneers of California. The interment occurred at 2 PM with Rev Ward Denna reading services and a memorial address by Mead. Mrs Fremont age 70 resides in Los Angeles California.

United Press Sparkill Hudson River John C. Fremont Pathfinder United States Navy John C. Townsend John W. Magruder Magruder Miles United States Army Mead Associated Pioneers California Ward Denna Protestant Episcopal Church Francis D. Clark Fremont Los Angeles Cal

Radical naval change after Cummings joins New York Subway

The appointment of Congressman Amos J. Cummings as a Subway commissioner of New York City prompted his retirement from the House. He led the House Naval Affairs Committee and was a strong advocate of the wartime construction policy and naval efficiency.

Cummings United Press Wuashington Amos J. Cummings New York City House of Representatives House Herbert

Syndicate Forms to Take Half of Government Bond Loan

A syndicate was formed to take half of the fifty million government loan. President Stewart of the United States Trust Co and his friends would subscribe to the other half. Banks named include Chemical, Park, Importers and Traders, Chase, Fourth National and Bank of Commerce. They are among the largest holders of gold.

United Press New York Stewart United States Trust Co Chemical Park Chase Fourth National Bank of Commeree

Wire’s Undertone Notes Government Moves and Global Time Change

The Wire reports on Minneapolis converting to a magship, a $10,770,080 pension warrant drawn by Secretary Hoke Smith for December pensions, Postmaster General Blezell’s annual report with reforms, and President Proctor backing permanent postmasters and consuls. It notes time standardization in Argentina from December 1 and a Carlisle led conference granting broad powers to the general appraisers. Also listed is Navy Captain F R Smith’s court martial for scandalous conduct and talks between Lamont Smith and Olney on curbing jawlenness in the Indian Territory.

Minneapolis Hoke Smith Blezell Proctor Civil Service Commission United States Argentine Republic Carlisle F. R. Smith United States Navy Lamont and Smith Olney Indian Territory

Son Finds Mother Cremated After Anatomical Board Transfer

D D Davies of Bloomsburg searches Philadelphia after learning his mother’s remains, sent to the Anatomical Board, were cremated. He claims lack of notice and vows to prosecute Luzerne County officials for turning over the unclaimed body. The case hinges on the legality of transferring pauper remains to medical colleges.

D. D. Davies United Press Philadelphia Bloomsburg Columbia County Davies Luzerne County Khim Bloomeburg Rochester Buffalo Amherst Ohio Luzerne County Almshouse Anatomical Board

Knights of Labor adopt wage scales and labor reforms

In New Orleans the Knights of Labor approved local assemblies setting a maximum wage scale matching the national standard. Grievances must be filed within sixty days in local courts. State labor bureaus were urged, tradesmen urged to join trade unions, parades to display only national colors, and a preamble plank against farm product gambling was adopted.

New Orleans Knights of Labor National Trades Assembly General Master Lgislature

Cable Cullings and Early Season Shocks Reported

The Viellan parliament has been convened for December. Reggio di Calabria and Malys experience further earthquakes. Two steamers carrying 1000 bales of American cotton pass en route to Manchester. Cork and Dublin merchants oppose Cunard plans to drop Queenstown as a port of call. Mills speed up production to meet demand.

Dee Reggio di Calabria Maly Manchester Ship Canal Manchester Cork Dublin Cunard Company Queenstown

Weather Report Fall Skies Cloud Upward and Warmer

Fall weather outlook with increasing clouds and lightly warmer temperatures. South winds pick up as conditions moderate through the day.

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