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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1894

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McKinley Speaks in New Orleans En Route South

Governor McKinley travels by special train from Cincinnati to New Orleans at high speed with orders for a clear track and a minimum sixty mph, stopping briefly in Lexington. The trip includes Ohio officials and press representatives, aiming for a Saturday Crescent City speech before continuing to West Virginia.

Cincinnati McKinley Crescent City Cincinnati Southern Road Davis Ferris Louisiana State Central Republican Richards Ohio A. B. Richardson Columbus James M. Glenn Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

Kansas Republicans Brace for Simpson Fight in Tight Districts

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Topeka Kansas October 1 Republicans rally around congressional races to defeat Jerry Simpson. Governor McKinley visited Hutchinson in Simpson's district drawing a warm reception as farmers rallied. Populists project a 1000 vote lead while Republicans see gains in the Second and Fourth, with the Third near a close race. Both sides push for control of the legislature amid close districts.

Kansas Scranton Tribune Topeka Kan

Looks Bad for Hill in New York Voter Records

The article notes a sharp rise in legal registrations among reputable residents while tenement districts see a drop, signaling trouble for Tammany Hall and the David B. Hill machine. Warrants have been issued for registered voters and police are warned to curb illegal voting.

Scranton Tribune New York Tammany Tammary David B. Hil Byrnes

Democrats This Time May Talk as Much as They Desire

Washington report notes President Cleveland has issued no explicit orders to office holders regarding campaigning. An implied rule warns against overt convention manipulation on election day. The administration allows temperate political speech by appointees, while some officials say they would resign if barred from participation.

Beranton Tribune Washington Cleveland

Straus withdraws from New York mayoral race

Nathan Straus, Tammany Hall candidate for mayor, has formally withdrawn. He sent a brief letter to James J. Martin, stating he declines the nomination, and reports say Hugh J. Grant has consented to run for mayor on the Tammany ticket in his place.

New York Nathan Straus Tammany Hall James J. Martin City of Hugh J. Grant Tammay

Alleged Ann Arbor Interview Bogus, Says Reed

Thomas Reed of Maline arrived in Chicago and repudiated an Ann Arbor interview claiming he criticized the McKinley bill. Reed said he never authorized the interview and did not justify it, adding he did not criticize acts of the Fifty‑first Congress in which he participated.

Chicago Thomas Reed Maline Ann Arbor Mich Reed

Cooper and Robinson Clash in Delaware County Fight

Ex-Collector Thomas V. Cooper and Congressman John B. Robinson engage in a heated exchange in Delaware county weekly publications. Cooper backs away from Judge Clayton's cause, highlighting Clayton's actions as under scrutiny.

Delaware Scranton

Meeting Sparks Name Calling Between Robinson and Cooper

In a heated meeting Mr. Robinson objects to Cooper speaking and labels him a kicker and a Benedict Arnold. Cooper replies with a sharp rebuke, leaving honors even as tensions rise during the session.

Robinson Cooper Kicker Benedict Arnold Mr. Cooper

Morton Seeks Quay Aid in New York Campaign

In New York on October 19, Morton expresses high regard for Senator M. S. Quay and wishes to enlist his services for the New York campaign. Quay offers advice if consulted but cannot oversee a Pennsylvania interests prevent him from managing a campaign in another state.

Quay New York Scranton Tribune Morton Pennsylvania Commonwealth

McKinley to Speak Eight Times in West Virginia Tour

In Parkersburg West Virginia Governor McKinley will deliver eight campaign speeches between Huntington and Wheeling next Tuesday. The appearances total about nine hours and are part of Republican efforts to rally support. Great preparations are underway in Parkersburg where he is expected to stay several hours.

McKinley Scranton Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Republican Congressional Campuign Committee Huntington Wheeling

Dun's Review of Trade Sees Worsening Domestic Shrinkage

R G Dun Co reports cotton and wheat prices at record lows with gold exports replacing products in October. Domestic trade shows railroad earnings 14 percent below last year and 14 percent under 1919. Coal freight up, east bound Chicago shipments down. iron and steel improve while prices fall in Pittsburg. October failures total 262 in the U S and 4 in Canada.

United Fresh New York R. G. Dun & Co Isu Chicago Bessemer Pittsburg Great Britain United States Canada

Finest in the World New Manhattan Club to Open

New York reports the New Manhattan Athletic Club will occupy the former Manhattan club house at Madison Avenue and Forty fifth Street. The extravagant ruin and divorcanization of the old club led to reorganization. Cornelius Van Ogott, former New York postmaster, serves as president as the club plans a December 15 opening.

New York United Press Manhattan Athletic Club Madison Avenue Forty-fifth Street The New Manhattan Cornelius van Oqott

International anti-Gambling association formed in Chicago

An organization incorporated in Illinois with headquarters in Chicago aims to broaden the anti gambling crusade. It plans lectures and campaigns to mobilize public sentiment nationwide against gambling.

Chicago United Press Hlinnis

McKinley Talks in New Orleans as Campaign Buzz Grows

Politicals in brief show McKinley headlining in New Orleans with Republicans optimistic in several states. Bets and withdrawals rank across Ohio Nevada Kentucky New York and Indiana while Democrats fear Wilson’s chances and signatures flow for Wheeler’s New York governor bid.

McKinley New Orleans Kansas Babcock Senate Phil Dwyer Morton Benator Jones Nevada Ohio New York Ehe Hastings Simon B. Chase Carey Remini Everett P. Wheeler Harrison Boke Noblesville Tipton Kokomo Marion Bluffton Decatur South Bend Ind Repubicans Kentucky Kodak St. Louis Majors Nebraska House of Representatives J. Warren Kelfer Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Cleveland Wilson Catchings Louth Post Tammany Vongrous McKintley Dunkirk N. Y Ln Ulin Syrac Gotham Phyew Washington Star

Russia's Ruler Is Dying Amid Regency Rumors

A series of dispatches from Livadia report the czar's condition worsening with a heart spasm and perilous decline. Prayers were held at St. Petersburg Cathedral as doctors and priests attend. a regency may be announced. Reports of the czar's death circulate from Vienna and Paris but lack confirmation.

Czar St. Petersburg Paris United Press Livadia Yanischew Mershejewski Imperial House K. P. Pobiebono Holy Synod Witte Finance Durieve Interior General Varinovski Vienna Foreign Office Courier du Soir Evar

Poison in the cistern arouses arrest of prominent residents

In Sharp county Arkansas sheriff arrests Dr Nixon Dr McCabe and Mrs McCabe of Cilamine for allegedly poisoning Dr A D Barr and family by placing poison in a cistern on Barr's premises. A pound of poison was found in the cistern and the Barr family narrowly escaped death amid long running legal conflicts.

Walnut Edge Ark Sharp County Hutchinson Nixon Dr. McCabe Barr

Stamp Thieves In Court In Washington Police Court

The hearing in the cage of Smitth and Longstreet in Washington police court charged with stealing postage stamps resulted in both defendants held for the grand jury in bonds of 2000 dollars each. Horatio Seymour of Washington, a billiard room employee, was held as a witness in 500 bail. He testified he went to New York with defendants and introduced them to Haren who was arrested there last night. Haren had secured Brown to dispose of the stamps.

Washington Smitth Longstreet Horatio Seymour New York Haren Brown

Carter Mining Troubles Decline. Rioters Not UMWA Members

Ashland Kentucky October 1 James Carter local organizer of the United Mine Workers of America arrives from Mount Savage to report from the Carter county mining trouble scene. He says strikers fired from hills as he left early morning train. Several arrests occurred last night and prisoners were sent to the county jail. Carter alleges those firing are blacklisted by both the union and the operators.

Ashland James Carter United Mine Workers of America Mount Savage Carter County Carter Jall

Coachman of Levi Morton ordered sent to Ellis Island

Judge Lacombe in New York City circuit court dismissed the habeas corpus writ in the case of John James Howard Levi P Morton’s coachman. Howard is to be returned to Ellis Island and sent back to Europe as a contract laborer.

New York

Lancaster Almshouse Board Cleared In Inquiry

Five members of the Lancaster county Almshouse board faced charges of mismanagement in an inquiry referred to Governor Sallian. Testimony given by Miss Anna M. Martin failed to sustain any of the accusations, and the charges were not upheld.

United Press Lancaster Charittee Today Lancaster County Almshouse Salliaon Anna M. Martin Citvy

American Base Fall Association elects officers in Philadelphia

The American Base Fall Association held a meeting in Philadelphia on October 1. William Kamea was named president and secretary. A three member committee was appointed to recruit an eighth club for the organization.

United Press Philadelphia William &. Kamea

Death by own action of Mrs Warriner Wellaborough Pa

Mrs Warriner 45 years of Wellaborough cut her throat with a wavor and died within moments. Neighbors note she had shown signs of insanity in recent weeks. She leaves a husband and several children.

Warriner The United Press Wellaborough EH. Warriner

Rimini Mayor Targeted by Failing Fuse Plot

In Rimini on the Adriatic a fuse was placed at the mayor's door today but failed to detonate as the shell embered out. Police arrested three men in connection with the incident.

United Press Rome Rimini Adriatic

Ex-President Harrison and Oke speak at Fort Wayne rink

Ex-President Harrison and Oke addressed five people at the rink in Fort Wayne Indiana. The event marked the last address in a series of ceremonies scheduled for 8 o clock this morning.

Mr. Harrison United Press Fort Wayne Ind Harrison & Oke

Fish Commissioner’s Work

Harrisburg October 19 Fish Commissioner Ebel departed for Northumberland County to take measures to have fish

The United Press Harrisburg Ebel Northumberland County

Dams Removed From Susquehanna Regions Across Counties

Dam removals reported along the Susquehanna in Northumberland Clinton and Lycoming counties. The effort spans from the Ma hintungo creek area in Dauphin to the Mevon and Dixon line as part of a Pennsylvania project.

Northumberland Clinton Lycoming Susquehanna Mahintungo Creek Dauphin County Mevon and Dixon Ae Nadas Pennsylvania Mary

Programme of Last Evening's Work at York Convention

Miss Susan C. Fillmaker of Lancaster led the afternoon session with a paper on Junior work. City and county junior societies paraded the streets with bands, drawing over a thousand children to dine. The evening program included state officers, a Christian Endeavor Against the Saloon piece, a Missionary Extension Course, a phonograph address by Rev Francia E. Chirk, and a consecration service led by Rev G. Groel.

York United Press Susan C. Fillmaker Lancaster En FL B. Lynch Reading Thomas Marshall D. D Chicago Francia £. Chirk United Society of Christian Endeavor Boston Mass G. G. Groel Philadelphia

Attempted murder on the Allegheny bridge ends in fight

W. J. Jamison of the Armstrong Cork company was attacked by two men on the Party Third Street Bridge over the Allegheny River. He was knocked unconscious, robbed of $500 and other valuables, and narrowly escaped being dropped into the river as another struggle ensued before help arrived and the assailants fled.

Pittsburg W. J. Jamison Armstrong Cork Company Third Street Allegheny River Jamilson Jamison

Presbyterian Synod Holds Sessions in Tyrone Gatherings

The Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania met in Tyrone on October 18 with devotional exercises led by the moderator. Reports on bills, overtures, and visits to Lafayette College, Lincoln University, and other institutions were presented. Afternoon sessions covered judicial committee findings on home missions and funding, church elections, and temperance discussions with several ministers and General James A. Beaver in attendance.

Tyrone United Press Tyron Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania John V. Stockton Merver Lafayette College Lincoln University Pennsylvania College For Women Washington and Jefferson College Western Theological Seminary Wilson Female College Presbyterian Synod John W. Baln Altoona Judicial Committee R. &. Holmes Pittsburg Holmés 8. C. Logan Stranton Lackawanna Wyoming George W. Chalfont B. W. White New York Board of Church Ereation Temperance Revs Ersken K. I. Hill J. F. Diner Rufus §. Green D. D Matthew Brown Biddle Ll. D James A. Beaver

Multiple Local Reports Across State Chronicle 19th Century Events

A revolver dropped from Charles Clifford and he was shot dead in Greensburg. The Dubsite faction of the Evangelical church contemplates nothing at Harrisburg. United Evangelicas in Williamaport discuss building Dubsite churches. Samuel Logers of Columbia fell into a pool and was drawn. Four miners at Shaner Jenant Lingo were badly burned in a gas explosion. A new Church of God at Hans Post office Schuylkill County will be dedicated Sunday. Molata Water Co and Pennsylvania Railroad clash over a pipe under tracks. Grand Master Workman Sovereign faces reelection challenge. Janes Campbell of South Pittsburg cited. Illicit use of certificates by Polish and Hungarian workers to evade exams. Allegheny City claim rattles real estate title holders. Fred Douglass, famed orator, recounts 47 years ago mob incident in Harrisburg. Donald Duffion Ebensburg lawyer shot near Lill station and likely to die.

Charles Clifford Greensburg Evangelical Church Buthling Harrisburg United Evangelicas Williameaport Samuel Logers Columbia Shaner Jenant Lingo Renant Chent Loren Chent Bunoni Alabotti Hans Post Office Schuylkill Soubiy Church of God Molata Water Company Pennsylvania Railrou Sovereign Knights of Labor Janes Campbell South Pittsburg Dottaville Allegheny Fred Dougloss Harrisburgera Donald &. Duffion Ebensburg Lill Station Will Duffton

Fragmented 19th century notices include fires strikes and crimes

The clippings reference a Flor City strike by cigarmakers, a Green Springs death in a burning home, a New York divorce for adultery, a Chicago pulpit dispute, a murder attempt by a wife, an Indian broncho race collision with deaths, a New York officer’s suspected suicide, a prison sentence for poisoning an estate, a Durango murder and robbery, a Tennessee shooting, and white cap arrests in Clayborne County among other scattered incidents.

Flor City Phu Hermin Bertholl Green Springs J. K. Hmmet New York Mre Daisy Emmet Frank W. Gunsaulue Armour Institute Chicago Warren Bpringer Louis Conosti Aitkin el Teno J.T E. D. Holahan John Forre J. D. Kremson Baltimore Bannlts Mra Aneta Mercado Durango Mex Mra Lydle Rhodes Knoxvilly Tenn Thomas

Train Robbers Strike Texas Express Near Gordon

Four men seized a westbound Texas and Pacific express near Gordon, 70 miles west of Fort Worth, robbing the messenger and attempting to open the Texas Pacific Coal safe. They ruined the safe lock, escaped with about 20 000 dollars, and a 1 000 dollar reward is offered. The incident lasted under thirty minutes with one close call for a crewman.

United Press Fort Worth Tex Texas and Parkle California Gordon Pacific Express Company Texas Pacific Coat Company Texias Pacific Coal Company Mindta Thurber Almeras

Mysterious murder shocks Albion area

Emma Hunt an 18 year old kitchen helper at Sawyer residence of Joseph Van Camp was found dead last night with a hammer and a deep throat wound. William Lake a 26 year old laborer who courted Hunt is missing and pursued by a sheriff and posse.

Albion NL Y Joseph van Camp Sawyer Here Emma Hunt

Two Young Men Hanged for Bartender Murder

In St Paul on October 19 Otto Wonkeker and Charles Edmitsch, both aged about 1 year, were hanged at 6 05 am for the murder of William Lindhoff, a bartender. The trap lever was pulled by Sheriff Chapel and Wonkeker disappeared as Edmiseh followed seconds later. Death came from strangulation.

Bartender Lindhoff United Press St. Paul Otto Wonkeker Charles Edmitsch William Lindhoff Sheriff Chapel Wonigkert

Trains hit in fog cause two accidents on Allegheny Valley

In a heavy fog near Manorville at 7 am a team and wagon were struck by a railroad train, driver Shomeo fatally hurt. Hours later another Allegheny Valley train hit a hand car near West Penn Junction injuring Section Foreman O Keefe and eight laborers, with O Keefe mortally endangered.

Plitaburg Allegheny Valley Railroad Manorville Shomeo Weet Penn Junction O'Keefe O' Keefe

Cigarette Fiend Hanged in Fort Madison

James Toley, 19, was executed for the murder of his aunt Mrs W H Coons and his cousin Nellie Coons, 10, on May 10, 1902. The prisoner, a youth consumed by cigarettes and lurid yellow literature, met the death penalty today.

Fort Madison Towa James Toley Doley Mra. W. H. Coons Nellie Coons

Doctor Edwards Practice Yet Young Wilkes-Barre Physician

Dr Edwards, a 25 year old graduate of Jefferson Medical College in INQ, already established a private practice in Wilkes-Barre and the vicinity, demonstrating early professional achievement.

Edwards Jefferson Medical College Inq Wilkes-Barre Ithe Vheinliy

Investigation finds company stores violate pig law in Pa

At Governor Pattison's request Chief Factory Inspector Warehorn submitted a report on alleged company store violations. The study cites four chartered firms such as the Bell Lewis and Yale's Coal Mining company and the Redstone Coal and Coke company. Action requires a sworn complaint by two or more county residents to petition the attorney general.

Harrisburg Oct. W Pattison Warehorn Wittehorn Bell, Lewis and Yale Caml Mining Company Jefferson County Pittsburg and Bell, Vernon Coal Company Pittsburg W. L. Scott Company Erie Redstone Coal and Coke Company Philadelphia

Bank Crank Fires At Teller Hind After Demanding 1000

A masked man entered the Clinton Place bank in New York and fired at paying teller Hind as he turned to open the safe. The assailant, armed and fairly dressed, was captured by a bank employee after firing four shots. Police precincts were alerted and detectives had monitored the bank. A postal card had warned of the visit for 1000, and the suspect refused to identify himself.

New York Oct. W Clinton Place Hind Selzu

Gardner Skips Out After Forgery At Wilkes-Barre Court

George Gardiner, night watchman at the Wilkes-Barre Court House, fled after forging a county order for 8 and cashing it through hotel keeper August Miller. The same night a robbery occurred in the courthouse, with Gardiner suspected as the offender.

Wilkes-Barre Court House Iris United Preas Wilkes-Barre Cgeorge Gardiner Court House August Miller County Treaters Office Gardner

Pollard Case Allows Pollard to Collect Damages

Madeline Pollard may collect $15,000 and costs from Colonel Breckinridge once she can after the D C Court of Appeals denied a requested appeal on the district docket. The ruling ends the district court dispute and lets Pollard pursue payment.

Yale Miintiff United Preas Washington Calderon Carlisle Madeline Pollard Pollard W. C. T. Breckinridge Court of Appeals For District of Columbia Etrigken Colonel Breckinridge

Front Page World Tangles Stir Global Tensions

The telegram notes convocation of a papal envoy in Constantinople to urge sultan to free Armenian Catholics. Salvad or Franch head of Barcelona anarchist plot faces likely execution. A disastrous fire at Grosty kills seventeen workers from a naphtha incident. Election frauds tied to Clariens Woeste case emerge in Meleium. Ten dynamite charges found near a Barcelona lamp manufactory. Vienna workers clash with police during universal suffrage protests leading to dispersal. Americans honor General Lafayette at the tomb in Tithus cemetery.

Pape Constantinople Gutharteh Aswrian Salvador Franch Barcelona Grosty Meleium Clariens Woeste Barcelon Vienna General Lafayette Tithus

Buckenberger Faces Pittebury Bid as Manager Speculation

The report notes Buckenberger may be engaged to manage the Pittebury ball club amid other baseball chatter. Charley Mitchell reportedly heads to America in a crule move while Young Griffo aims for a four round boxing match with Jon Walcott at Coney Island. Walcott shows willingness to a ten dollar stake.

Buckenberger May Bee Pittebury Charley Mitchell America

Tussey Mountain Mining and Smelting Company Formed

Hollidaysburg Pa July. The Tussey Mountain Mining and Smelting Company was organized today to develop gold and silver ore veins in Tussey Mountain in this county. Expert microsalists pronounce the ore equal to the Colorado product and local farmers are thrilled by the discovery.

Tussey Scranton Tribune Hollidaysburg Cot Tussey Mountain Colorado

Tramps In South Waverly Kill Stranger In Night Quarrel

Ten tramps quarrelled in South Waverly Pennsylvania. The tenth tramp was strung up against a wall and shot in the head, killing him. An eye witness was arrested and can identify the shooter.

Almira, N South Waverly Stranger Wayne

Morganfield Money Attached After Train Robbery

United Press reports that the Adams Express Company seized the money found on Morganfield, Missouri. Police say three train robbers remain at large and are believed to be in this neighborhood.

Morganfield United Press Cincinnati Cot Adame Expres Company Bow Morganfold Une

Mantorn Synod Votes to Meet Next Year in Bhiiniokin

The Mantorn Synod of the Reformal Church of the United States today announced plans to convene next year at Bhiiniokin, Harrisburg. The decision sets the location and timing for the church body's annual gathering.

United Press Harrisburg Got Mantorn Synod of the Reformal Church of the United States Today Bhiiniokin

Doctor W J Edwards Dies After Appendectomy

Philadelphia report states Dr. W J Edwards a rising young physician of Winterport Run Living county died at Jefferson Hospital following an appendectomy operation. The obituary notes his local practice and early career.

Philadelphia W. J. Edwards Wihterlor Run Livine County Jefferson Hospital

Naval inspection board seeks ship over government cruiser Tableh

Revenue Commissioner Miller asks the attorney general to assess Kla bureaa debts under the South Carolina Wapeneaey law. Mrs. Childs widow of George W. Childs has permit for a brick four story residence at 127 K Street Northwest costing 240000. Detroit cruiser in commission since 1898 and Montgomery since 1898 await final acceptance.

Naval Inspection Board Miller Kla Bureaa South Carolina Craiver Detroit Beri Montgomery

Watch Purchases Warn Against False Deals

The text warns buyers not to chase cheap watches as good value, arguing higher prices bring reliable, honest timekeepers. It notes the lure of “watch for $1.00” with a gold chain and charm as a lure and suggests visiting a local shop to compare a large stock before ordering an out of town purchase.

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