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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1894

Page

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Morton Named in New York Republicans Nominating

At Saratoga the state Republican convention reassembled with Hon. Levi P. Morton nominated for governor after General Benjamin Tracy placed his name in nomination amid strong cheers. The platform endorsed protection, denounced the Democratic administration, and urged a strong currency policy while praising New York farmers and wage earners.

Bers South New York Federal South Carolina Benjamin F. Tracey Navy Levi. Morton Tracy Levi P. Morton Mr. Morton Archie Buaxter Chemong J. Slant Fassett Milas B. Dutcher Kings Stewart T. Woodford J. A. Nash Cattaragnus Daniel Butterfield F. Parker St. Lawrence Lealia W. Russell Morton Fassett Woodford Butterfield Ransell Bisa Arkell Silas B Dutcher Charles T. Sixton Wayne County Committee On Resolutions Pennsylvania Rhode Island Oregon Vermont Maine Lauisiana United States Ways and Menos House of Representatives Empire State of the Union Republican Party Democratic Party James Blaine Hawaii Harrison Grand Army Congress Jaat Republican Congress Gresamen

Convention of the Catholic Knights of America in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania branch met in Philadelphia to appoint committees and discuss routine business. A key resolution seeks to allow a life insured member after twenty years to access benefits from the widow and orphan fund upon disability or poverty, with policy cancellation and continued social membership. Archbishop Ryan endorses the order in a letter read at the event. A banquet for visiting knights and their ladies followed.

Pullaberata Pennsylvania Catholic Knights of America Weniter Theaber Eupreme Council Supreme Secretary Widow Ryan Ancunister's House Logan Syvang Philadelphia William Early Committee FP. J. Ryasx

One Hundred Girls Strike at Campbell Woolen Mills

One hundred girls employed at Campbell's woolen and cotton mills at Twenty Fifth and Washington avenues struck today over a 20 percent wage cut. They refused to entertain a compromise proposal. Six hundred other hands remain employed and work continues.

Campbell's Washington Avenas Milla

Tragic Local Incidents and Official Delays Reported

Jonas Smoker 60 killed by a train at Gordonville. James Patton 55 committed to at his home Gelbertop yesterday. A draught of carbolic acid killed Thomas B. Young a Wellsboro restaurant keeper. Governor Pattivon has respited poe Dukrocic from ant 2 to Nov 20 and will inquire into his mental condition. Percval Hallman family at Zion Villa suffers diphtheria as three boys and five tots die in three days. Keights Templar unit of Pittsburg promotes a 1508 encampment in that city. Hugh W ceMurray of Findlay shot himself in Pittsburg over life insurance. Harrisburg Casket Manufacturing and a National execution of $49,000 noted.

Jonas Smoker Gordonville James Patton Gelbertop Yesteray Thomas B. Young Wellsboro Pattivon Poe Dukrocic Percval Hallman Zion- Villa Keights Templar Commandery Pittsburg Hugh W. ceMurray Findlay, C Harrisburg

Train Robbers Surprise Santa Fe Express in Covert Ambush

Desperados assault a Colorado Utah Santa Fe express near Gorin Missouri. Detectives board the train in Joliet and guard stations report a fierce exchange with robbers who fire on passengers. Two captured near Memphis later reported wounded. Engineer Prescott badly but not fatally hurt.

Smni Seconbiaian Dail Gorin Colorado Utah Stot Prescott Dot Chicago J. J. Kanny Santa Fe D. C. Montgomery Joliet Strestor A .A. Matthews Galesburg Robvera Memphis Utah Express Cara Wells Fargo Kinney Memmis Charles Abrams Link Overfield Abrams Engineer Prescott Prescott Bis Kenney

Fifteenth Annual State Firemen’s Convention Opens in Norristown

The fifteenth annual convention of the State Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania opens in Norristown with credentials and fees processed. Delegates pay tribute to late Henry A. Dorr at Montgomery Cemetery, as Reading, Johnstown and Scranton vie to host next year’s meeting.

Norriatown Norristown State Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania Court House Henry A. Dorr Dérr Montgomery Judge Swartz J. P. Hale Jenkins Reading Johnstown Scranton Gilbert W. Thompson Lansdale George W. Brooke Coatesville Gilbert L. Thompson George W. Gray Plymouth John V. Gorman Philadelphia Leyshon Thomas, Jr George G. Jones Cheater A. W. Mantinder Hatboro W. W. Winder James A. Green Carlisle John Slingluff Montrose

Flag Presentation To Boy Scouts At Green Ridge

Green Ridge Baptist Church featured a flags presentation to the Boy's brigade led by Captain James M Hoghen with Mrs Mallorys Sunday school class. Colonel Hitchcock spoke and EK I Chamberlain accepted on behalf of the boys after they raised the flag and pledged allegiance. Corporal Prichard recited the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem closed the patriotic meeting.

Green Ridge Baptist Church James M. Hoghen Mallory Conrad Ford Hitchcock EK. I. Chamberlain Prichard

Veteran Ashleman Honored With Ada Party

A Monday night gathering at 4 Twelfth Street Ada Minnesota honored J B Ashleman of Ada a Grand Army of the Republic delegate at Pittsburg encampment. The First Baptist church choir performed several selections and Miss Nettle Lewis gave recitations. Guests included Rev and Mrs T J Collings Mr and Mrs B G Morgan Mr and Mrs J H Lewie and others.

CP. Ashleman Twelfth Street J. B. Ashleman Ada Minn Grand Army of the Republic Pittsburg Wilkea- Barre Pennsylvania West First Baptist Church

Scranton Evening Express Suspends Publication

The Scranton Evening Express has ceased publication after about three months. Proprietor F G McKee of Towanda invested in the venture hoping to organize a stock company, but the plan failed and the paper will meet its obligations in due course.

Scranton Evening Express F. G. McKee Towanda

Capture of a Thug in Reapine Port Clifton Murder Arrest

Gabriel Mangzolio, charged with the murder of Tolmano Tomas a fellow countryman at Port Clifton last May, was arrested today in Reapine. The accused shot the associate and robbed him of several hundred dollars. Tomas was employed as a track hand by the reading company.

Reapine Gabriel Mangzolio Tolmano Tomas Port Clifton Tomas Reading Company

Mrs Vanderbilt Seeks Divorce Amid Publicized Dispute

Publicity surrounding the Vanderbilt marriage crisis prompts Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt to pursue a divorce. Reports from Newport and New York indicate she plans to return to America with her children to Newport for residence before filing, while Mr. Vanderbilt travels in Scotland with friends and may not contest the action.

William K. Vanderbilt New York Vanderbilt Paris Marble Palace Newport Vanderbilt Palace Mns Vanderbilins W. K. Vanderbilt Mra. Vandervilt Mra. Vanderbilt Sie

Baptist Ministers Annual Conference Opens at Factoryville

The Scranton Baptist Pastors Conference began its annual banquet Monday at Keystones Academy Factoryville with Rev. W G Wat king as toastmaster. Speakers included Rev M J Watkins Rev J R Ellis Rev T J Collins and others delivering talks on ministry duties and church life. The session adjourned to discuss academy relations and research in education next Monday at 10:90 AM in Peon Avenue church parlors.

Factoryville Baptist Pastors’ Conference Scranton Keystons Academy F. M. Loomis W. G. Watking M. J. Watkins J. R. Ellis Binkely T. J. Collins D. L. Hughes D. D W. J. Guest A. B. Brows Waverly Warren G. Partridge Keyasto Academy Baptists Pennsylvania D. G Willam Peon Avenue Baptist Church

Funeral of Humphrey Bradley Led by Friends at Gibson Residence

A large concourse of friends attended the funeral of the late Humphrey Bradley yesterday afternoon. Services were held in the residence on Gibson.

Humphrey Bradley Gibson

Funeral rites for Elm Park member at Forest Hill cemetery

Street and Adams avenue funeral services led by Rev. W H Peares D D of Elm Park church Rev M D Fuller of Providence and Rev Richard Hiorns. Elm Park quartette sang hymns. Pall bearers from Scranton lodge of Elks included E Pryor D W Coonolly Thomas barrowman John Bonore M E McDonald and John Simpson. Interment at Forest Hill cemetery with Elks ritual conducted.

Fire Underwriters Discuss Action After City Blaze

The Fire Underwriters' Association met in the Commonwealth building in a Tuesday session. The group adheres to confidentiality about deliberations and yesterday’s meeting was described as highly important with business conducted regarding the recent disastrous fire.

Court handles land title case as jury returns verdicts

In Court Room No 1 the Fellows land title suit for sixty acres continued with defendant denial and depositions read. Court Room No 2 saw a jury verdict for McHale in a life insurance policy case. Motts vs Jadwin began and will resume next morning. arbitration room to hear the note case as Judge Savage attends. Mahon v Elk Hill Coal awarded plaintiff $6244.

Joseph Fellows Archbald Thomas McHale Bridget McLaughlin McHale B. Mott Hyde Park Bank P. Jadwin H. Hansford E. Merrifield Mr. Merrifield John R. Scragg W. Gaylord Thomas C. Comegys

Arbitration Hears Slander Case In Barbertown

Mrs Sunanana Hanish sues Casimir Draband and wife over a kitchen window remark that allegedly harmed Mrs Hanish’s character demanding $1000 in damages. The dispute is heard under Constable Patrick Henry with arbitrators Hon John P Quinean John F Cummings and C B Gardner. decision reserved.

Draband

Roland Reed to Star in The Politician at Pe Academy

Music Opt. 90 reports the Scranton Lodge of Elks arranging for Roland Reed to appear in The Politician at Pe Academy of Music on Wednesday at 3. The event is billed as Reed’s best play yet and is expected to draw a crowded house for the Elk benefit. Improvements to the Young Men's Christian Association educational department aim to widen classroom space on the third floor. A fourteen-branch course is planned with nine instructors including Professor A. F. Tappen and John Taylor. Last year’s enrollment reached 828 students, up from 608, and organizers anticipate beating prior records with expanded offerings and staff.

Scranton Lodge of Elks Roland Reed Pe Academy of Music Read Elke Young Men's Christian Association A. F. Tappen John Taylor W. B H. Rowley E. Sloan H. D. Dean Tallie Morgan

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania with showers and clearing

The forecast covers eastern Pennsylvania with showers likely in the morning and clearing by afternoon, a slight cooling trend, and variable winds especially near Harrisburg. Western Pennsylvania is expected to see showers early with cooler conditions and lighter winds overall.

Washington Pennsylvania Harrisburg Sair

Complete stock of underwear and hosiery on display

We offer the most complete stock of underwear and hosiery for ladies, gentlemen and children ever shown in this city with a selection of specials to attract shoppers.

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