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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1894
Page
1
Governor McKinley arrived in Kansas City to a standing ovation and public acclaim. He spoke at three large meetings, addressed 8,000 at the Republican Wigwam, and planned twelve speeches across the state during Carnival week.
From Washington October 1 The Democratic campaign center reports strong support for Wilson in Second West Virginia district where Faulkner as campaign chair notes Wilson will hit the trail immediately upon arrival and district interest grows daily Republicans push to swing votes toward Wilson arguing he would renew coal on the free list Enloe’s district in Tennessee also sees encouraging signs for a rival fight Faulkner forecasts Enloe’s return though party support may wane slightly
Jacob Schaefer an East Millville upholsterer living alone in Sommivirin New Jersey fell during a seizure and toppled a burning oil lamp. The lamp ignited his clothing and he crawled to the cellar where he tried to smother the flames with mud. He died shortly after family found him.
The nervous system of Professor S Shortge, accused of murdering his wife, deteriorated under trial strain. Dr Richard O, physician at Norristown Insane sum, reported the man’s condition worsened after visiting Media yesterday.
On October 2, Prirstow reports news that the supreme court has the indmerent of the court in the McLaughlin case. The terse notice indicates a high court ruling procedure is underway.
The McLaughlin case centers on a homicide amid evidence and appeals. Trial occurred in April after James Gilmartin’s death. McLaughlin was convicted of manslaughter in 1893 with a $500 fine and five years five months hard labor. He was released on bail November 28, 1808, with security from Mangan Hughes Donnelly and Glennon. The supreme court heard the case April 10, 1804, with District Attorney Morris and counsel Lenahan McCartney for the defense. Morris praised for handling the proceedings amid eminent opposing counsel.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Pittston October 2. The investigation into alleged crooked paying contract deals resumes as Councilman Tigue and Hennigan testify. Mangan and Mack exchange talks over a $10,000 payoff while Donnelly and Barrett deny motives as testimony ends for the day.
Puinapermia Oct 2 Sadie G Missinger a Scranton resident's wife hanged herself in a Wood Street house occupied by colored tenants Her body found by a colored associate She had long illness and paralysis She loved a colored man George Washington who had another sweetheart She left a letter telling him to give her money to the rival and that she would die.
Reports say three inches of snow in parts of Minnesota. Detectives mistook Myron L. Green for a horse thief in a Bara toga suburb and shot him. Other items note a centennial celebration in Topeka, estate division in Indiana, and varied legal cases across the country.
The Baltimore Base Ball Club, champions of the United States, return to a citywide welcome. A frontline procession from Camden to the Fifth Regiment Armory features fireworks, carriages, and a 500-strong committee. Governor Brown, Mayor Latrobe, judges, clergy, and officials attend a banquet at Hotel Rennert with about 800 guests.
Pottsville just edged Boston 5 to 4 after a late rally. Daffy belted a home run and Long added two doubles as Pottsville overcame a 5 2 deficit in the final inning. Stivetts and teammates held Boston to four runs.
Ninety workers at the National Belt and Networks in Reading staged a strike over wage cuts. Schuylkill district miners' wages rose one percent for the current month. Thomas Wilkinson died from an accidental gun discharge while rabbit hunting near Shamokin. A $30,000 offer for a Tamaqua gold mine was rejected by owner Mr. Miller. Jacob Herahey of Salunga was found dead with his throat cut. Bribery charges against Lawyer A. H. Rowand tied to an Allegheny grand jury were heard in court. Alvin Carnahan of Wesleyville broke his back during a fight at Edinboro State Normal. Efforts to secure a pardon today for Justice Mitchell of Mintown, connected to the scalpel act, were announced.
In Newark on October 8 Powerdly and Samuel Gompers spoke at a Populist mass meeting at the Essex Lyceum. About 200 Populists applauded labor leader Joseph R Buchanan who predicted victory and at least 700 Essex county votes. They denounced Republicans and Democrats as corrupt, urging Populist supremacy.
Boston on October 2 James J Corbets announced plans to retire from fighting until after July 1. He pledges 810000 to Boston’s David Blanchard as a good faith guarantee to meet all contenders for one week starting July 1, fighting one man each night.
He declares retirement and vows to fight Fitzsimmons first, then accept challengers on a first come, first served basis with no weight or color limits. This signals a bold stance on future bouts and inclusivity in his approach.
Shanghai correspondent notes Li Hong Chang maintains thousands of well armed troops protecting visiting Europeans. Audiences remain large and orderly, but local residents grow violent and threatening. The removal of treasures and archives from Monkden is seen as a sign of weakness and worsens the mood.
The September treasury statement shows a total money in circulation rising by 8.37 million to 1.655 trillion. It notes about 97 million dollars in net public debt, equating to roughly 13 dollars per person nationwide.
Frederick C Leonard of Potter county won the unanimous conference vote to secure the Republican nomination after a prolonged deadlock in the Sixteenth district. The process involved 573 ballots as Tioga and Lycoming backed Horace B Packer, while Potter and Clinton supported W L Lewis and Hopkins before Leonard and David Cameron were presented. A special train carried Leonard’s papers to Harrisburg, and the state department received his nomination certificate tonight. The Socialist Labor party also filed nomination papers as eight columns appear on the official ballot.
A violent cyclone struck Little Rock at 7 40 PM causing widespread destruction in the business areas from Main to Third and Markham to Cumberland. The storm toppled trees and poles, wrecked the Western Union office, and dumped heavy rain while the residence section largely escaped.
The Dockery act ousts Deputy Commissioner H A Lockwood after a 35 year career. A move to deport Henry W Elliott, Daly's property manager, is ordered. President Cleveland to proclaim settlement opening 100000 acres on Yankton Reservation. Reports say E R Ray of the Eighth Infantry is implicated in a conspiracy tied to his actions against intruders on the Shoshope Agency.
Turner plans to press forward intercolonial free trade as policy aims in Australia. New Zealanders push for a policy path involving Uncle Bam or American interests to support a teamship line to boost trade in the South Sea Islands.
The Republican ratification meeting at the Frothingham theater in Scranton drew a packed house with notable attendees including Galusha A. Grow and George B. Orlady. Speakers praised national policy and endorsed Hastings for governor, Lyon for lieutenant governor, and Grow for Congress, while urging turnout to rebuke national leadership.
Report indicates warmer conditions in eastern Pennsylvania and the southern tier becoming milder across the area. Forecasters expect continued mild weather with improving conditions into the near term.
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