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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

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Tracy Demonstration Links Brooklyn Politics to Republican Rally

General Tracy and Governor Frank Black addressed 1409 spectators at a Lewes Lyceum Republican meeting. Henry George spoke in Brooklyn and a George recovery faction united with United Democracy to endorse the Jeffersonian and George campaigns.

General Tracy Frank Hinck Brooklyn Ienry George Brooklyn Academy of Music Flushing Henry George Mr. George True Democracy Thomas Jefferson Clermont Avenue Seth Low Manhattian Democracy Breckler Democracy Natton Thcket United Democracy Cit Vene’ Union Jeffersonian George

Political Pointer Promotes Bohndt and Horn in McKinley Era

A printed political pointer urges voters to back Bohndt and Horn as champions of free trade and free silver, while urging opponents to reject supporters of Bryan and protectionism. It ties the Lacka wanns Democracy to an unreserved endorsement and contrasts it with McKinley era protection and prosperity.

Chicago Bohndt, Horn McKinley Hryan

Yellow Fever Surge Sets New Daily Record

New Orleans reports sixty new yellow fever cases and six deaths as of the previous evening. Additional outbreaks appear in Montgomery Alabama with five cases and one death and Mobile with six cases and one death. Other towns such as Stranton Mississippi Pisengoula Biloxi Edwards also show rising case counts and fatalities.

New Orleans Montgomery Ala Mobile Stranton Edwards

Loyal Legion Holds Philadelphia Convention Elects Leaders

The Loyal Legion convened in Philadelphia for its thirteenth officers convention. Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi was elected Commander in Chief and Brigadier General Selden Connor named senior vice commander. Other officers include Major General John K. Brooke as junior vice commander and Brevet Lt. Col. Nicholson as recorder. A Union League meeting elected new members to the state commandery, listing numerous Philadelphia and surrounding-area names.

Bancroft Gherardi Chosan State Union League Philadelphia Miltary Order of the Loyal Seen of United States Mixtorlen Society Pennsylvania Ranecroft Gherard United States Navy Gener Selden Connor Maine Gene John KR. Brooke United States Army John P. Nicholson Penneyvivanicn Chlef William P. Huxford Tifriet Columbia Ehlef Cornelius Candle Ohio Henry Hopkins New Connection Trevet MM. Brown Marine Arnold A. Rand Massachusetta George W. Chandler Michigan Charles W. Davis Nelson Coly Union Leagues Naalel Yohman Pittsburg Charles Roeling, Jr Trenton Henry W. Crotzer Charles Davis Allegheny Joseph Temison Furley Charles FL. Horseter Patteville John G. Kelly James A. Linen Scronton Benjamin D. Strickland Hele William R. Wistar John M. Dunn Wilmington Flward W W. Goodman James C. Jones Henry T. Peck Henry T. Hewlings Moorestown NS. J Edward H. Bryan, Jr Philadephia Harry Engeard Arthur H. Fetters Albert F. Ulmer Phiadelphia Robert J. Meade Beithg Chict

Creek Council Rejects Dawes Treaty in Okmulgee

The Creek council session in Okmulgee Oklahoma Territory rejected the Dawes Creek treaty. The lower house vote was unanimous against it with only eight in favor. They argued the pact favored new citizens and railroad companies and denied pro rata land shares to Creeks. Litigation is expected as Congress acts on January 1 1898.

Muskogoe I. T Creek Okmulgee Dawes and Creek House of Kinge Eltixens Congress United States

Pretended to Lynch Them in Georgia Forest

In Bummerville Georgia two Black men John Haxelrig and Jim Penn were dragged through a forest and hung from trees until nearly unconscious by a mob after being accused of setting a barn fire. The mob released them after deciding they were innocent. no rearrest is planned.

Bummerville John Haxelrig Jim Penn

Charges Against Robison in Cleveland Cable Case

In the common pleas court Vice President C F Emery of the Cleveland City Railway testifies that Frank de H Robinson owes the board 905000 in stock value misapplied by Robison and Shipherd. He claims 80 shares were unaccounted for years ago and assessments were levied to cover the company debt.

Cleveland, C C. F. Emery Cleveland City Railway Company M. A. Hanna i Frank de H. Robinson Robison Shipherd Cable Company

Maritime Arrivals and Routes Across Major Ports

A fragmentary shipping note lists arrivals and sailings with names like Liverpool Antwerp Hamburg Rotterdam New York and various vessel or route references. The text shows multiple port movements including arrivals at New York and Rotterdam with several named ships and destinations incomplete or garbled.

New York Dot Maroathc Liverpool Werra Genoa Sallel Paris Bouthampion Urithmnly Kensington Antwerp Chevrel Normiannula Hamburg Obdum Metterdam Teutonic Bouwthampion Trave Brome Rotterdam Artived Spaarndam

Port Huron Ship Cambria Drifts Ashore with Iron Ore

A Cambria bound from Becamba to Fairport and carrying 300 tons of iron ore ran ashore during the morning gale above Corsica shoals. The vessel sits on a sandy bottom and is valued at $100,000 with hull and cargo fully insured.

Port Huron Mich Get Cambria Senator Llanna Becamba Ta Fairport Corsica Shoals

Hawaii Rejects Japanese Arbitration Offer

Honolulu reports that Japanese Minister Shima mure delivered a document to Secretary Cooper outlining dispute points and a draft treaty for arbitration. Hawaii is expected to reject both the points and the treaty, with Tokyo press appearing to share the stance. Senator Morgny departs for San Francisco after a government reception for him.

Honolulu San Francisco Shimamure Foreign Office Cooper Japan Morgny

Severe northeast storm hits Cape May coast

The high tide and storm surge lash Cape May with northeast rain and winds near thirty miles per hour. Fears arise for the safety of Looming M. Hive, reported to have departed Denniville yesterday in a small boat toward Gown City, as conditions endanger all small craft at sea tonight.

Cape May N. Wi M. Hive Denniville Gown City

Pennsylvania man named supervising architect in treasury

Secretary Gage appointed James K. Taylor of Pennsylvania as supervising architect of the treasury after the Yoocent civil service exam with about thirty five competitors. He becomes principal draughtsman in the supervising architect's office.

Washington Gage James K. Taylor Pennsylvania Treasury Taylor Maes

Madrid Press Attacks U S Over Cuba-bound Expeditions

The Imparcial accuses the United States of actions tied to alleged finus tering expeditions heading for Cuba. It calls on the Spanish government to seek explanations from Washington.

Madrid Imparcial United States Cuba

Porter denies report he may head Pullman firm

Paris dispatch says General Horace Porter United States ambassador to France denies a New York cable suggesting he may succeed the late George M Pullman as president of the Pullman Palace Car Company.

Paris Horace Porter United States France New York George M. Pullman Pullman Palace Car Company

Farming Man Kills Wife and Two Sons Near Blue Earth

A farmer named Young, living two miles south of Blue Earth, Minnesota, shot and killed his wife and two sons. Authorities say jealousy and financial motives appear to explain the tragic act.

Blue Earth City Minn Det Den Young Hie Seed Bimal Auainess

Funeral for Charles A. Dana at Glen Cove Church

The funeral for Charles A. Dana was held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Glen Cove L I. Pallbearers included Justice Wild Bartlett Congressman Frank Linn Bartlett General James A. Wilson and others. Prominent attendees included U S Senator Platt Elihu Root and Mrs Croker among many officials and society figures.

New York Charles A. Dana St. Paul's Episcopal Church Glen Cove Justice Wild Bartlett Franklinn Bartlett James A. Wilson Charles §. Sargent Marvard Charles Pann Benjamin F. Tracy William KB. Huntington Grace Church John Gamack St. Paula Olen Cave United States Thoma C. Platt Marshal P. McMahon Rourke Cochrin Henry J. Howland Elihu Root Charles Stewart Smith Frederick Smyth Public Works Collis van Cott Hmichard Croker

Convict Son of Local Heir Seeks Pardon in Auburn

In Auburn New York a man known as John Murphy is revealed as Fred M. Kivel of Ateyic Minnesota heir to wealth. He faces a two year six month sentence for attempted burglary and is awaiting pardon after his father ex sheriff John Kivel died leaving property to his missing grandson. Chief McMaster received letters from Frank Mason of State Street Auburn guiding the search and plan to seek governor Bluck for clemency.

Auburn N. Y Mam John Murphy Frank Mason New York Fred M. Kivel Ateyic Minn McMaster John Kivel Argyle Hone Kivel State Street Creauly Bhick

Accuses Pastor in Mount Olive Church Scandal

In Parkfield New Jersey Rev Philip Gillson, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, was arrested by Chief Grant on a complaint by Lucy Swalm. Swalm had earlier accused another member of impropriety, prompting a church investigation and a slander suit by Gillson.

Fpainfield N. J Qet Philip Gillson Mount Olive Baptist Church Grant Lucy Swalm Misa Swaim Gibson

Love Over Promise Suit Moves In Supreme Court

Elisabeth New Jersey October 20 Former Assemblyman Philip Tamulty of Jersey City defended a $50 000 breach of promise suit filed by Johanna Murphy a Summit seamstress. Murphy testified he proposed in February 1844 after his wife’s death and promised grand style with $6000 income. Tumulty said she released him and had previously sought a suit but abandoned it. Murphy said she was thirty four and knew him since age four.

Elisabeth Philip Tamulty Jersey City Supreme Court Today Johanna Murphy Summit

Mrs Bushnell Sues for Divorce in Delaware Court

Martha Grant Bushnell seeks a decree of divorce from Nelson G Bushnell at the November term in Wilmington Delaware. The suit alleges desertion and ill treatment with the husband’s whereabouts listed as unknown. Bushnell, daughter of Henry Grant a wealthy city figure, previously married to Willard Spenser and later to the Philadelphia businessman.

Wilmington Del Martha Grant Bushnell Nelson G. Bushnell Bushnell Henry Grant Willard Spenser Little Tycoon Mr. Bushnell Philadelphia Laker

Pullman Funeral Planned for Oct. Two in Chicago

Mrs George M Pullman and her son Sanger arrived in Chicago from New York City aboard the Pennsylvania Limited. They were met at Union Depot by Frank Lowden and taken to the Pullman residence at Prairie avenue and 18th street. Public funeral services are set for Saturday October 2 at 2 p m at the house with pallbearers and officiating clergy to be announced.

Chicago George M. Pullman Sanger Pennsylvania Limited New York City Union Depot Frank Lowden Prauble Avenue Blighteenth Street

Pauncefote and Bayard Sail for New York Voyage

Sir Julian Pauncefote British ambassador to the United States and Theman J. Bayard former United States naval officer departed London and traveled aboard an American line vessel to New York after arriving in St. Louis on Saturday.

Hayard London Julian Pauncefote United Antes Themen J. Bayard United Gtatoe Great Britain New York American Line St. Louis

World pacing record lowered in sulky trials at Ingalls park

Joliet Oct 2 7000 at Ingalls park 3700 spectators watched Patchen Wilkes driven by Ames beat the four wheel and wagon sulky marks. Patchen lowered the world pacing record to about 2 02 to 2 06 across the miles while Star Pointer failed to run.

Terre Haute Star Pointer Murphy Mr. Marks Joe Patchen Niack Star Potter Patchen Wilkes Atkinson Ingall’'s Park Loz Ames Noble Patchen Hegan

Louisville Races Attract Five Thousand In Heavy Rain

The Louisville Driving and Fair Association hosted a postponed program drawing about 5000 spectators. Happy Jock won the mile in 2 1 4 with fast going aided by rain. Mally Toler with Ashland Wilkes won three straight heats in the 225 class pacing for 1000 dollars. Alves by Allerton took the 25 class trotting event, with fourth heat declared. Joe Halley by Cyclone Tuk won the 240 class pacing event, time 2 14 21s.

Louisville Cyclone Tuk

Ten Officials Indicted in Charleston West Virginia

A special grand jury in 2006 returned indictments against ex City Sergeant John W Jarrett for embezzlement ex Prosecuting Attorney A C Mair for malfeasance City Councilman E A Botkin G Chilton Thomas Hall for attempting to bribe James L L Cook juror in the McDonald trial for perjury John Ty Burdett Marion Cif Henry F Young school trustees for soliciting and accepting bribes Benjamin Hall for attempted bribery two indictments each were found against Chilton Thomas Hall Botkin and Blair This follows a prolonged political fight centred on the McDonald trial.

Charleston. W. Va John W. Jarrett A. C. Mair E. A. Botkin G. ©. Chilton Thomas Hall James LL Cook McDonald John Ty. Burdett Marion Cif Benjamin Hall Chilton Botkin Blair

Woman Known As Voodoo Died After Prolonged Treatment

Mary Jane Anderson, a long ill resident of Woodbury, died Saturday after extended treatment by local doctors and a South Chester specialist. An autopsy for burial papers identified her as a enslored woman nicknamed Voodoo. Coroner Parker to conduct a more thorough investigation.

Woodbury Mary Jane Anderon South Chester Parker

Debt limit breach prompts bid reauction in Brooklyn

Mayor Wurater and Comptroller Palmer announce the city exceeded its debt limit by a bond issue of 1.407 million and rescind the Hinke Brothers and Harvey Fiske & Son bid. Corporation Counsel Burr ruled the Long Island Water Supply award must be funded from bond proceeds, not the sinking fund, requiring readvertisement for bids.

New York Wurater Palmer Brooklyn Hinke Brothers Harvey Fiske & Son Gomptroiler Burr Long Island Water Supply Company

Luetgert Jury Still Out Despite Tonight's Reports

Chicago observers report the Luetgert jury remains deadlocked with eleven for conviction and one for acquittal. Judge Tuthill intends to keep deliberations overnight, hoping to avoid a mistrial as talks of reassembly and retrial surface amid ongoing disagreement.

Chicago Deneen Luetgert Tuthill Dien Arso Luetwert Harvey Metabird Harley

Buncoers Abroad Beware Trick Of Bryanized Democracy

Public political commentary warns against Bryanite tactics in the fall aiming to depress Republican turnout. The piece urges readers to resist disloyalty efforts and to stand with McKinley and the party in the off year.

McKinley Republican Congréss

Spiritualist Convention Opens Three Day Session in Washington

One hundred fifty members of the Spiritualists Annual Association of the United States and Canada gathered in Washington for a three day convention. President Barrett warned against rising anti spiritualist sentiment and urged writing a history of spiritualism since 1848 or entrusting the project to Lyman Howe of Medonia. The group plans to send two missionaries to counter anti spiritualist activity.

Washington Spiritualists Annual Association United States Canada Preadent Barrett Lyman Howe Mredonia, N Nini

Woodbury Gunmen and Game Violations Reported

In Woodbury New Jersey October War den AL W Muller appeared before Justice Johnson with two Philadelphia gunners accused of killing game contrary to state law. Carl Knaken claimed a Tobin possessing birds and his fine and court costs totaled six shillings. Williams Bharof owned seven birds plus two gray squirrels. The maximum fine was avoided due to the squire's leniency. he paid a fine of 10 shillings and costs.

Woodbury N. J AL W. Muller Justice Johnson Philadelysia Carl Knaken Tobin Williams Bharof

General Speakers for Tracy Kathual Wathcally

A morning summary notes general speakers for Tracy Kathual Wathcally, Loyal Legion meeting in Philadelphia, and coverage of German tariff discussion. Patches improves world pace records with a new mark.

Tracy Kathualwathcally Loyal Legion Philadelphia Germany Joe Patches

Germany and the Tariff Retaliation Debate

Berlin reports at the Central Association of German Industrialists meeting delegates criticize the Dingley tariff as complex and dangerous. They warn a customs war could hurt sugar and other exports while noting uncertainty over US retaliation and the era of capitalist dominance in America.

Berlin Central Association of German Industrinivisa Prince Hohenhehe Merv Buck Teaker United States Herr Buck Eard Germany America

British Imperial Defences See New Imperial Reinforcement Plans

London reports a drive to strengthen colonial defences. Sir Ralph Wood Thompson is sent to Australia to assess fortifications, arm local troops, and swap battalions with Britain. W S Pielding discusses funding Canadian defences and the imperial cost. The Indian council weighs increasing Indian army strength by one third.

London Get Great Britain Ralph Wood Thompson Australia War Office Pielding Fitancr Aso Colonia Office Jt le Indian Council

Czar and Kaiser Open Historic Wiesbaden Visit

The Czar and the Grand Duke of Hesse arrived in Wiesbaden at noon to visit Emperor William. They were greeted by both emperors with a cordial embrace and kiss, then drove to the castle amid cheering crowds. The Czar will return to Darmstadt after lunch.

Wiesbaden Grand Duke of Hesse William Prince of

China catches a smuggler in river trade scheme

In San Francisco Cot the Chinese gunboat Chikal captain used a friend to conceal a gold smuggling plan. He bought 4,000 bacs of salt and 2,500 rolla of satin for sale at river stalls, but a confidant alerted the Viceroy, exposing the scheme at Wuchang.

San Francisco Cot. C Shanghai Wuchang

Boy faces grand jury or skin risk in assault case

In Chicago a 14 year old boy Paul Caveot must choose between being held to the grand jury on assault charges or relinquishing part of his skin after he threw hot water on Anton Kwitko, injuring him. Justice Subath grants until October 25 to decide. Also noted, Martley, former assistant secretary of the United States Treasury, died at age 68. he served as clerk under Salmon P. Chee and Johnson administrations.

Chicago Charce Paul Caveot Anton Kwitko Subath Sido Pf. Martley United States Treasury Talus Salmon P. Cheese Mm Johnson the Treasury

Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New England

In the middle states and New England today the sky remains cloudy with rain and varying temperatures. Winds shift to northerly to easterly along coasts with dangerous force. Friday should bring partly cloudy skies with possible coastal rain and near steady temperatures before a change to westerly winds.

Herald Porecast New York Middle States New England

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