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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1897

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Strikers Shot Down At Lattimer Mine Clash in Hazleton

A deputized gunfight near Lattimer, Hazleton region leaves fifteen to twenty miners dead and forty or more wounded as deputies fire on a mob of strikers. Sheriff Martin defends action amid chaos with troops soon planned and aid arriving from Hazleton.

Winchesters Hazleton Lattimer Harleigh Thomas Mall Hi. A. Heas Samuel B. Pierce Sheriff Martin Martin Pell Farley Thant Lehigh Traction Company

Sheriff Martins Story From Hazleton to Wilkes Barre

Sheriff Martin arrives home from Hazleton and, after meeting his legal adviser, gives a detailed account of ordering deputies to intercept strikers marching to the Latimer breaker. He says the crowd refused orders, advanced, trampled him, and that his deputies tried to aid but were overwhelmed. He admits giving the command to fire.

Wilkes-Barre Martin Hazleton Court House Latimer Colummm

Yellow fever fears subside in New Orleans medical stance

New Orleans reports twelve suspicious cases in a single square linked to a young woman’s death. Officials say a death resulted from excessive dissipation, not yellow fever, and by nightfall conditions improved with no new local cases found. Dr. Oliphant cites favorable reports and continued close surveillance.

New Orleans Wye Ocean Springs Oliphant Dr. Oliphant Associated Press St. Claude Street Board of Health

Baron Max Von Schrader Believed Dead by Own Hand

A foreigner, said to be Baron Max von Schrader a German lieutenant, reportedly killed himself yesterday evening at Ostend after a season of gambling losses totaling about 80 000 pounds. The name appears in Believed to Be Baron Schrader reports from Sept. 10.

Alvin Baron Max von Schrader Killsimal Drussels Ostend

Boiler explosion at brewery kills eleven in Hohenstadt

An explosion at a brewery boiler in Hohenstadt near Olmuts today killed eleven people and left many injured. Rescue and emergency teams worked at the scene as authorities investigated the cause and assessed damage.

Vienna Hohenstaddt Olmuts

Mary Anderson May Sing in London Concert

Mrs Mary Anderson Navarro may appear in London this autumn reports the Daily Mall. She has studied vocal music for two years with Maud Valerie White who greatly admires her voice.

Mary Anderson London Mary Anderson Navarro Daily Mall Maud Valerie White

Burglars Break In Homes On North Street

Elkton Maryland witnesses a late night burglary as burglars enter John M. Terrell’s residence on North Street while the family slept and steal a watch and chain along with other items of lesser value.

Elkton Md John M. Terrell North Street

Diphtheria Precautions Ordered by Wilmington Council

In Wilmington Delaware the city council tonight instructed the vaccine physicians to visit families with diphtheria cases and take measures to prevent an epidemic, citing the supposed prevalence of the disease.

Wilmington Del

Pennsylvania Pension Awards Report Sept 10

Washington reports pensions issued to several Pennsylvanians including Robert Thornton of Middletown Towin auphin Thomas Thomas of Scranton Wil Kocher of Lykens George Drake of Carnegie and Allegheny with others listed in the dispatch.

Washington Pennsylvania Robert Thornton Middletown Towin Thomas Thomas Scranton Wil Kocher Lykens Auphin George 8 Drake Carnegie Allegheny

Germany's War Lord Commands Forces in Manœuvres

Hamburg Sept 10. Emperor William personally commanded the attacking force in army manoeuvres with all troops engaged against an imaginary enemy.

Germany Hamburg William Jony

Mutineers of the Olive Pecker Reach Dahia Port

Steamer Stroba reports seven mutineers from the Olive Pecker, held by U S consul at Dahia for mutiny and murder of Captain Whitman and First Mate Saunders. Names include Mitchell, Thompson, Harburg, Marek, Barial, Lind and one unnamed seaman. Thomson allegedly confessed to killing the two officers.

New York Stroba Jardine South Atlantic Bahia United States Olive Pecker Dahia J. W. Whitman William Saunders

Distress at Dawson City in Yukon famine and ice

The Cleveland arrived from St Michaels with Yukon miners reporting distress at Dawson City as winter closes in. Stores have closed, prices soar for food, and violence threats arise at St Michaels amid a stream of exaggerations about wealth aboard. The Nevad wreck adds to the deadly arctic toll, with 42 lost and 31 crushed or frozen.

Otter Point B. C Cleveland St. Michaels Yukon Dawson Klondike Danaon Hall Seattle United States Revenue Bear Whiteside Nevad Qemain Arctic Frogen

The Discriminating Duty Suspension Delays Tea Trade

Deputy Collector Henson in Tacoma, Washington, suspended the 10 percent discriminating duty on security for goods under the tariff. The move brings relief to customs and importers after widespread delays, especially for Chinese and Japanese tea shipments. About 5,000 chests of tea have been held for nearly two weeks awaiting Attorney General guidance.

Tacoma Wasrh Henson Washington China Japan

Cuba's New Tariff Sets Shifts on Petroleum and Goods

Madrid September 10 The Official Gazette has not completed all Cuban tariff schedules. The reduction in duties on American goods is substantial with crude petroleum unchanged. Refinined petroleum faces notable cuts while firearms and canned luxury goods see slight increases.

Madrid

Panama Canal Rumors Discredited On Isthmus

Reported concession to a British syndicate to finish the Panama Canal is not known here and is generally discredited on the Isthmus. The rumor originated from a New York newspaper extract. No official acknowledgment or confirmation has been found in Colon or Panama City.

Colon Columbia New York Panama Canal

Mystery at West Portal Laborers Flee Ferry Site

In Flemington New Jersey nearly all laborers evacuated West Portal today leaving about 100 behind with most to depart tomorrow. Sheriff Ranmecy was summoned again as fears of a possible outbreak rose. A guard is on duty to maintain order and protect property amid the unrest.

Flemington N. J West Portal Ranmecy Montrose Providence West Side Fulton Keller George Culver Tribune Mattes Culver John W. Kambeck Hagleton Arma W. W. Inglis Iry Corwin Inglis

Somerset's Distinguished Visitors Visit Washington

Somerset sends distinguished visitors Reneotare Alper and Adjutant General Rugles to Washington PA to meet President Alc Ys, briefing on state affairs and national matters.

Somerset Washington Reneotare Alper Rugles Soeer Vislt Alc Ys

Militia Ordered Out As Hazleton Riot Followed

Governor Hastings mobilized Third Brigade after midnight, with General Schall holding the First Brigade in readiness. Hazleton sees troops moving in as the 13th and 9th regiments respond to calls, with rail lines prepared and officials warned to protect life and property. Major action anticipated before daylight.

Harrisburg Hastings Schall Hazleton A. R. Paxton National Guard Creighton Middle Division Pennsylvania Railroad Executive Luzerne County Alvin Markle Irving A. Stearns Wilkes-Barre

Troops Ordered Out to Hazleton After Mob Rule

Wilkes-Barre reports Sheriff Martin telegraphed Governor Hastings claiming mob rule in the county’s lower end and requesting help. Hastings ordered Colonel Dougherty and the Ninth regiment to move to Hazleton at once, leaving Wilkes-Barre at 6 am.

Martin Wilkes-Barre Hastings Dougherty Hazleton

Electric car runs away injuring seven on Mission Street

Seven persons were injured when an electric car from Bryant street line lost control on Mission Street near College Hill after a failure cut power. The car struck a second vehicle at Mission and Seventeenth, causing multiple injuries including Mrs N C Nutt and Mrs Josie Tresch. Conductor escaped with a few bruises. Motorman unharmed.

San Francisco Mission Street Bryant Street Ingleside College Hill Mission Seventeenth Streets N. C. Nutt Josie Tresch M. Tresch Mrs. Caroll Temple William Manning Henry Peters Frederick O'Neill

Afridis mass in Bazan Valley threaten Bara or Jamrud

Reports from Simla state Afridis gathering in Bazan Valley plan to strike Bara or Jamrud as Col Richardson's column returns from the Khyber Pass with 160 dead and others behind them. Isaikhel and Barakhel tribes urge Haddad Mullah to send aid or risk opposing the British advance.

Simla Bazan Bara Jamrud Richardson Khyber Pass Haddad Mullah

Composer Mascagni Not a Death by Own Action

Rome September 1 reports a rumor of an alleged suicide attempt by composer Pietro Mascagni known for Cavalleria Rusticana and L Amico Fritz. The Gazette of Emilia Bologna published the claim, which the ministry of fine arts here officially denied.

Mascagni Rome Piotra Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticon L 'Amico Pritz Gazetta Bell Emilia Bologna Ministry of Fine Arts

Twenty Strikers Killed at Lattimer. Rail Road Wreck Toll

The morning news reports a deadly strike event at Lattimer where twenty workers were killed. Details indicate a heavy security action by General Deputies and the Thirteenth Regiment was ordered out to maintain order amid escalating unrest. The page lists extensive coverage from coast to coast including Yukon distress, regional updates, sports leagues, religious notes, school openings, and editorials.

I General Lattimer Yukon Blue Grass Rochester J. Eh. Willard & Co Susquehanna OM Forse West Side Lackawanna County News Hennile Sumiay Aaron Burr Dun's Review of Trade

Wreck on the Rio Grande deadly Colorado crash

A catastrophic Rio Grande and Colorado Midland collision near New Castle Colorado results in at least thirty deaths and many injuries. Passengers burned as gas tanks exploded. Conductor Burbank arrested, Midland engineer Ostrander missing. Relief efforts rush from Glenwood to Salida hospital.

Burbank Midland New Castle Col State of Colorado Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Midland Railways Here Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Midland Midland Special Clark Ostrander E. H. Strouse Glenwood Denver and Rio Grands Company Salida Sample Denver and Rio Granite Mamie Frank P. Mannix Victor Colo Smalker Thames

The Herald Weather Forecast for New York and Northeast

The Herald reports warm midweek weather across the middle states and New England with southwest winds and high temperatures, cooler in the northern markets, clearing by night to Delaware Valley. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies, falling temperatures, and possible local rain and thunderstorms in the north and south regions.

New York Sept Middle States New England Delaware Action Bumilay Metrids

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