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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1894

Page

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Pennsylvania League Convention Electrified by Colborn Oration

Harrisburg rivalries fade as A J Colborn Jr electrifies the seventh annual Pennsylvania League of Republican clubs meeting. He places Major Everett Warren’s name in nomination, drawing intense cheers and praise for Reed and Colborn’s booming oratory amid a crowded, patriotic program.

Pennsylvania Scranton A. J. Colborn, Jr Hastings Hanrrispuna Elcom Pennsylvania League of Republican Clubs Everett Warren Daniel H. Hastings Johnstown Robinson Jonizut Henry H. Bingham Irving B. Wanger W. W. Tracy National League of Republican T. W. Phillips Robert Adama, Jr William B. Allison Town John Sherman Ohio Levi Pb. Morton New York John Dilgall Pittalarg J. Sloat Fangett Elmira N. Y Cushman K. Davis Minnesota Robert T. Lincoln Chicago Thomas K. Reed William McKinley York Major Everett Warren The Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clute Everett Wurres Lackawanna County League

Incidents of the Journey on Board the Harrisburg Special

Forty one Scrantonians rode the two through coaches attached to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train from Scranton to Northumberland last night at 6 05. The county convention was still in progress, likely delaying several attendees.

Harrisburg Scranton Tribune Harrissuna

Scranton Hosts Welcome for Major Warren Friends

Scranton residents extended a very hospitable welcome to Major Warren’s friends during a Harrisburg and Dauphin county clubs reception. Howard D. Potts led the greeting on behalf of the organizing committee as the Harrisburg City band played and Scranton’s Central Republican club members, including Colonel JH Ripple, Judge R W Archbald, Mayor Connell, and City Treasurer Stevens G Brooks, accompanied the group to Warren’s headquarters at Loehius for entertainment, credentials, and formalities. Warren Glee club sang in tribute, expressing support for the administration and its policies.

Indyr RW. Archbald James W. Oakford Farry W. Kingebury Ree P. Simpson Charles E. Daniels M. H. Dale Thomas FE. Reynolds BE. Pryor Newton Peckville W. Arnold W. & Millar F. Hi. Clemons Alex T. Connell William Mason Blakely W. E. Lloyd FB. H. Ripple D. W. Powell W. Willa Reese Old Forge J. R.johns John M. Harrin J. BE. Wating Taylor John R. Farr Thomas Layshon W. Gaylord Thomas John H. Reynolds W. L. Connell John KE. Falwards William R Northumberland A. J. Colborn Dr. Newton Olyphant Morpheus Harrisburg Clarence E. Pryor Major Warren Scranton Tribune Hantispuna Union Station Scranton Howard D. Potts Dauphin County Harrisburg City Band Central Republican Club of JH. Ripple R. W. Archbald Connell Stevese G. Brooks Loehius Warren Glee Club

Convention at Harrisburg Wins Warm Reception for Robinson

The Harrisburg opera house hosted a state convention at 10:30 AM with cheers for President Robinson. The William Ahern club of Philadelphia led a flags and canes procession as delegates from 175 clubs attended, greeted by the Harrisburg City band.

Jack Robinson Scranton Tribune Harrisuore Harrisburg Opera House Robinson William Ahern Club Philadelphia Harrisburg City Band Ahern Club Thas Chris L. Magee Pittsburg Walter Lyon William B. Ahern George Doncean Westminster Presbyterian Church Harrisburg Thomas B. Reed Club M.S. Qiay Club W. B Aberpeletan Boies Penrose Club

Dead Bodies Lay in Heaps At Hinckley Disaster Polish

The Braman rescue tale details thirty victims saved in a shallow pool by John Braman and companions as Hinckley burns. Death tolls rise with scattered counts across Pine City Duluth and surrounding towns amid relief efforts and displaced families.

Braman Hinckley Mill Pond Brennan Pokeygamu Brook Park Miller Sandstone Pokeyama John Braman Mr. Braman

Fire Threat Looms as Drought Devastates Upstate Farms

Reports from Woeatero and surrounding districts say drought fuelled fires threaten parched pastures and scattered water sources. Fire spreads near Dunkirk, Fredonia, and the Cavey farm south of town, with thousands in losses and towns fighting flames day and night as foghorns warn vessels on the lake.

Borrato N. Y Woeatero New York Cranesee Dunkirk Fredonia Cavey Peison

Tailors' Strike Widens as Labor Factions Clash

In New York on September 5, 14 000 men idle in Manhattan and 7 000 in Brooklyn as the Brotherhood and Knights of Labor tailors clash over strike participation. The Brotherhood attacks Knights headquarters while police disperse rioters. The broader conflict aims to end subcontracting with 1 000 out and expected to rise to 2 500, halting work on over 250 jobs.

New York Atriute Brooklyn Brownsville Brotherhood Tailors Knights of Labor Tailors Brotherhood Knights

Populists Split Kansans Prepare New Political Party

An address signed by J. I. Lathrop and W. J. Bennington calls for organizing a new party in Kansas based on initiative and referendum. Polling places will be set statewide and voters from existing parties will be invited to join the new organization.

Kansans Toreka People of Kansas Yeaterday Lathrop W. J. Bennington

Dempsey McCarty Fight Declared Draw After Twenty Rounds

The bout in New Orleans on September 5 ended with a draw after the twentieth round. McCarty and Dempsey fought to a stalemate as time expired with no winner.

New Orleans Dempsey McCarty

Escape Through Hillside Jail Wall Sparks Town Rumor

Seven inmates allegedly breached Hillside jail walls in Michigan as a cloudburst struck Guthrie Oklahoma, drowning Mia, and others faced misfortune. Reports describe B F Fisher of Oklahoma City and a series of unrelated incidents including drownings and a wager voyage from St Louis toward New Orleans and a suit over a Boston singer's affections.

Hillside Mich Guthrie Mia John McPike Mabel Hill B. F. Fisher Oklahoma City O. T Pembroke Masa T. KE. Binkely John EB. Humphey Boston Frank Beach Geor Handley St. Lonia New Orleans Carrie Weber Clark 0. P. Decker

Victory Note Up In Vermont Despite Off-Year Losses

Returns show a sweeping Vermont Republican victory in the off year with an estimated majority near 21000 to 90000, led by Governor elect Urban A. Woodbury and a solid GOP slate. Democrats collapse, Populists unheard, Republicans carry all counties and two Congressmen with increased margins.

Braiington Vermont Leo Burlington Woodbury Smith McGinness Page

Catholic Mutual Benefit Association elects officers in Pennsylvania

The Catholic Mutual Benefit Association of Pennsylvania grand council closed in Philadelphia with a large membership rise. Elected officials include T. P. Hoban Scranton as president, M. J. Duffy Great Bend as first vice president, J. T. Granes as second vice president, J. B. Pax Bradford and B. A. Kelly Carbondale as trustees, J. Konkel Allegheny as marshal, L. A. Schott Pittsburgh as guard, and P. J. McMahon Pittsburgh, M. J. McMamara Sharpsburg, J. T. Midelaner Erie on the finance committee.

Piladelphia Catholic Muteu Benefit Association of Pennsylvania Allegheny Marshal L. A. Schott Pittsburg Guard M. J. McMahon P. McMamara Sharpsburg J.T. Midelaner Erie

Desperate Missouri Horse Thief Shoots Constable in Carrollton

Hurley Coin, a horse thief being moved from Chillicothe, shot Constable William Hall with Hall's revolver. Coin tried to shoot Hall's father but was stopped by Junction Ranyon who wrested the weapon. Coin was shot in the hand by Ranyon, escaped, later captured by a posse and jailed in Carrollton.

Carrollton Hurley Coin Chillicothe William Hall Hill Township Coin Hall Juntion Ranyon

Bavarian Passenger Dies On Westbound Train

A Bavarian native John Pater Watther died tonight at 4 50 in Cumnerann Maryland after being taken off a west bound Baltimore and Ohio train. His symptoms indicated cholera like illness.

Cumnerann, Md John Pater Watther Bavaria Baltimore and Ohio

Auditora reports ex Treasurer Philip Seater short by 2800

The audit shows ex-Treasurer Philip Seater of Westmoreland County is 2800 short. Tyrone board of health refuses to remove cattle that died of anthrax near the borough. The National Master Blacksmiths Association, railroad blacksmiths, has seventy delegates at Pittsburg. Locomotive firemen will send 60 delegates to the Harrisburg convention. R. M. Stocker of Honesdale was nominated yesterday by the Tunkhannock Democrats for Congress.

Tyrone Board of Health Pittsburg Harrisburg R. M. Stocker Honesdale Tankhannock Democrats

Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania and Erie Region

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania shows generally fair and cooler conditions with variable winds. In the northwest, the Erie area experiences fair skies with north winds.

Wasninotos Pennsylvania Erie

Finley’s Opening Fall Dress Goods Exhibit

Finley announces the opening of fall dress goods with exclusive early selections. Styles are described as desirable and there will be no duplicates.

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