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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1897

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Guatemalan turmoil intensifies as Aparicio slain

Dispatch from San Francisco reports Juan Aparicio Jr., leading Central American exporter, shot in Quexaltenango as Barrios supporters gain ground. U S Consular agent notes Quezaltenango briefly under fire, communications with Guatemala City cut. The Alert sails from San Francisco to Oecas to shelter Americans if needed.

San Francisco Libertad Salvador Lat'rios Juan Aparicio, Jr Marcie Morales Antigua Central America Agadola Bariigs Washington Guatesmali State Department T. Lord United States Quezaltenanila Champerico Quezaltenango Quezaltieningo Quegaltenange Lord Oecas

Death of Juan Aparicio Jr Prominent Central American Trader

Dispatch from New York reports Juan Aparicio Jr of Aparicio & Company died by execution on September 14 in Guatemala. He headed the Central American branch of the family business, a major trader with Europe and the Americas, and was a noted real estate figure and philanthropist. His death is linked to Bartlee who allegedly sought funds and influence. Relatives in Guatemala and Central America mourn and condemn the act.

New York Juan Aparicio Luarrios East Putty-sixth Street Aparicio Juan Aparicio, Jr Central America

Iron ore movement to beat all records this season

From talks with ore dealers in Cleveland the movement of ore from the upper lake mines this year is expected to surpass all records. About thirteen million tons will be marketed this season and docks may be cleared by spring. Last spring stockpiles stood at 100.0 tons. 95 percent of the ore association allotment is already sold with buoyant prices. A reorganization of the ore pool is anticipated next spring.

Cleveland Upper Lake Tita

Protest Against Free Coinage Sparks French Debate

Paris article by M Pierre Paul Leroy Beautien argues against free coinage of silver in French mills. He claims such policy would compromise the commonwealth finance credit and political power of France.

Paris Journal Des Doc. Bats M. Pierre Paul Leroy-Beautien France

Republican conference outlines Greater New York convention

A New York Republican leaders conference today reviewed details for Tuomay’s convention and candidates for comptroller and council president. No decisive action was taken but Tracey’s nomination seems unlikely. Other names discussed include Fitch for comptroller Appleton for council president and Hamilton for attorney.

Greater New York New York Sept. M Tuomay Tracey Citizens’ Union Ashbell P. Fitch Ross Appleton Brooklyn Thomas L. Hamilton Aherite

Greeks Still Want Fight Over Peace Terms

A large meeting in Concorde square urged renewing war with Turkey rather than accepting the peace conference terms. Speakers attacked King George and Crown Prince Constantine. authorities attempted to arrest one rebel, but the crowd aided his escape. The press largely favors peace.

Athens Sept. “S Concorde Square George Turkey Belllense Constantine

Lieutenant Peary's Proposed Journey

Heston reports the steam whaling bark Hope returned from the Arctic to Sydney. Peary plans next year’s ethnological work with six Eskimo companions and aims to bring a meteorite from the Arctic to America. The party will base in Boston before moving to the Brooklyn navy yard to hoist the meteorite aboard.

Heston Hope John Bartlett Arctic O&m Sydnee Associated Press Heary Sydney Esquimaux America Boant ix Nook-Tak Kowbatoonih Hayes Ah Tung Ah Nak Soh Ah Wee Ah Ke Soh Mee Ni Bhak Tehod Moory Greeley Joan Boston Brooklyn Navy Yard

Noted Philadelphia Composer Cross Dead at 51

Renowned organist Michael HH Cross died in Philadelphia from heart disease at age 51. A pivotal figure in mood music, he served at St Patrick's St Augustine's Cathedral Mary Trinity Episcopal and led local musical societies. He began as parish organist at 15 and also taught and directed ensembles in New York and Brooklyn.

Philadelphia Sept Michael HH Crome P Wilow St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church St. Augeline’s Church Mary Trinity Episcopal Church Oroin Cross New York Brooklyn

Death of Major Edward L Merrill Farmington Me

Major Edward L Merrill of Farmington Maine died this afternoon after several months illness at age 51. He was longtime librarian in the Ways and Means Committee in the national House of Representatives and has been assistant secretary of the House and secretary of the Government Printing Office.

Edward L. Merrill Farmington Eadward Merrill House

Winsmore Arrives Safely After Storm Near Port

The Winsmore, sailing from Philadelphia September 16, reached Port Jacksonville with slight damage. Reports say the sunken schooner may be the Davia, also from Philadelphia on the same date, and some bands are believed lost.

Winsmore Jacksonville Fin Schooer Thomas W. Winsmore Philadelphia St. John's Bar Sehvon Charles Davia Fhlindelphia Winemore Adi

Child Stolen in Rome by Neapolitan Nursemaid

A Neapolitan nursemaid abducted the infant son of a young Englishman, Mr Hastings, in Rome during September. Letters demanding a ransom of 0,000 have arrived, with authorities suspecting the maid allied with local brigands near Naples.

Rome Hastings Naples

Yellow fever outbreak updates from New Orleans camps

The New Orleans fever situation improves with fifteen new cases and no deaths. At Oakland park detention camp all refugees are healthy, while several patients near the French quarter show signs of recovery. Authorities disinfect hot spots and math formaldehyde generators operate at depots and residences.

Oakland Park C. R. Barber Associated Press New Orleans Board of Health Madison Street E. Toma St. Andrew Street G. G. McHardy A. Godman Haronne Louw Lawes Michall Dwyer James Gray Percy Burlee Mattson Constance Brenson Andrew Misa Pizeo Poydras Arthur J. Blake Camp Emma Echlosixecher W. H. Willis Camp Street Meliardy William W. H. Williams Williama Toma Metz Serres Constancy Street Brigare le Charity Hospital Physicians A. McCubbage Ocean Springs Biloxi Edwards, Miss Champion Hil William Champion Queen's Hil Ethel Christer Edwards Hunter Atate Board C. K R. Barber Barber Jackson Fred. Johnson Tallulah

British claim Hudson Bay territory as long standing possession

The Daily Mail laughs at reports of Canadian expedition activity in Hudson Bay aiming to outpace the United States. It says the territory has long been a British possession and ridicules the idea of deleting the British flag to gain advantage.

Daily Mail London Dept The Hudson Bay United States

Government grants flood relief as Berlin approves funds

Berlin authorizes a 256000 grant aimed at flood relief efforts. The panel coordinates assistance for victims and rebuilding. Officials say the measure will support infrastructure repair and emergency aid distribution across affected areas.

Berlin

Bold Train Robbery on Northern Pacific Railway

A westbound Northern Pacific passenger train three miles east of Moorhead Minn. was robbed at dawn. Robbers forced the engineer to brake and boarded the engine, but failed to seize the express money, taking watches and small cash from crew before escaping.

Minn Northern Pacific Here Ti le Hoover Bryndon Moorhead

Lynching in Kentucky Court House Square

A mob of about 50 hanged Raymond Stushrod, a Black man accused of attacking a farmer’s daughter, after he was captured near Falcon and brought to Hawesville. The crowd, armed with guns, shot and hanged him from a tree as authorities watched, while a coroner’s jury attributed death to unknown parties.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Hawesville Smyes Raymond Stushrod Vyearoll Buahrol Rockport Willie Clirk Lipper Clio Nia Wateh Jalil Texas Railway Petri Station Magic Roberta Ben Roberts Indiana Toll City Falcon Iushrod Hinesville Bushrad Tralna Owensboro Hushrod Penn Wis Mov Buehrod Mitchell

Deal With England in Egypt Sultan to address powers

Paris dispatch reports a Baltic view that the sultan will address the powers on Great Britain's evacuation of Egypt. Russia will back the sultan and seek a conference at Constantinople or St Petersburg to settle Egypt under the sultan's suzerainty.

Paris Poltique Coloniale Bt. Petersburg Berlin Vienna Rome Constantinopals Turkey Great Britain Egypt Russia Constantinople St. Petersburg

Labor organizers deployed among Kansas coal mines

Local labor leaders say twelve United Mine Workers organizers have been sent to coal diggers from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River. They will spend the year trying to closely organize all miners in anticipation of potential strikes starting January 1 if operators do not reach another agreement by then.

Kansas City United Mine Workers of America Rocky Mountains Missiesippi River

Steamer KaisER Wilhelm Der Grosse Sets New Southampton Record

Havre dispatch notes the KaisER Wilhelm Der Grosse arriving at Sandy Hook at 1.15 pm after departing Bremen and Southampton. The ship broke the westward record from Southampton by twenty six minutes, surpassing the St. Paul.

The Excommunicated Minister in Rome

The Vatican informed the Spanish government it will not lift the excommunication on Señor Hoverter, minister of finance, unless it is proven the disputed property does not belong to the church.

Rome Vatican Senor Hoverter

General Gobin Injured in Hazleton Strike Day

General Gobin and staff rode to Audenried and the Ninth regiment held a dress parade as mines reopen. A Fourth regiment withdrawal is planned, while a coroner jury delay or verdict sparks comment. A Freeland miners meeting signals stronger organization, and Squire Robinson’s Audenried office is broken into amid tensions.

Freeland Squire Robinson Hagleton Gobin Audenried Drifton Fahey United Mine Workers Gomer Jones Robinson Foreman Jones General Gobin

German Press Still Worrying Over U S Ultimatum to Spain

Berlin reports widespread German displeasure at Washington’s ultimatum claim with cusped denies by official sources. Jingoism and Monroe Doctrine ridicule dominate coverage. Editors warn Americans against reckless power while German papers stress cautious, peaceable mediation with Spain.

Berlin Spain Washington Forum Herbert Staatsburger Zeitung Germany United States Associated Press

Navy Dept. says rumors of hostile intent unfounded

Washington reports that transfers of seventy five sailors to San Francisco, shell purchases, and supposed high level meetings have no basis. No naval militia conference occurred and Acting Secretary Roosevelt did not meet officers. The Michigan militia commander may visit to discuss canal access and Yantic transit. Supplies were bought per Congress and within routine operations.

Washington New York San Francisco Roosevelt Navy Department Michigan Naval Militia Detroit Act of Congress

Rebel Activity in India Sparks Tribal Movements

In Simla reports say tribesmen in the Khyber region renewed activity as Orakzai units hold the pass and Afridi groups reconcentrate in the Chinas and Bhagar valleys. Syed Akbar met with tribal leaders to urge Ameers chief to aid co religionists after General Elles disrupted a Bedmanal Pass attack causing chaos among Mullahs and tribal censure.

Simla Khyber Haddad Bufe

Premier Baden Wounded in Vienna Duel

Count Badeni Austrian Premier fought a duel with Dr. Wolff after insults at the Unterhaus session. Baden wounded in the right arm at twenty five paces. the bullet entered the wrist and exited above the old. Wolff had earlier clashed in speech with Herr Horlen. Baden, a Pole, rose to form a cabinet in September 1844 and serves as president of the council and interior minister.

Vienna Platolsmas Count Badeni Dr. Wolff Unterhaus Count Paden Baden de Wolff Herr Horlen Creech Unterhsus Galles Austria Council of Ministers Interior Count Mier Anna Whlerer Casimir Bedent

National Guard Full Inspection Reports Strong Regimental Scores

Harrisburg report by Colonel Edward Morrell details full guard inspections. First Regiment leads with a record average of 7.45 amid uniform improvements and new features such as brigade drills and out post duty.

Harrisburg Edward Morrell Nao- Honal Guard of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Cieneral Stewart Philadelphia City Sheridan Governor's Troop State Naval Militia Morrell Naval Militia United States Guard

Jealousy Murders in Klondike Tragedy Report

The City of Seattle arrives with details of a fatal crime at Skaruay where George Buchanan, foreman of the Friaginny Bay Improvement Co, shot and killed Mrs Stella Kossuth then killed himself. Buchanan aged about 35, Kossuth a widow about 25.

Klondike Victoria Th. C Seattle Skaruay George Buchanan Friaginny Bay Improvement Company Stella Kossuth Fhnchanan

Pearl Bryan Skull Found in Ohio River Mystery

A boatman named William Parton unearthed a skull in Medoce bar along the Kentucky side of the Ohio River. The skull shows nine upper teeth with two gold filled front teeth and estimates the deceased as a woman aged 18 to 24. Authorities suspect it may be Pearl Bryan, linked to the murder of Jackson and Walling. The skull has been in the river for about nineteen months.

Cincinnati William Parton Medoce Bar Kentucky Ohio River Pearl Bryan Jackson Walling

Coach Held Up Near Yreka in Stage Robbery

A masked highwayman stopped a stage at night near Yreka nine miles from town, forced the express box from the driver, and escaped with unknown loot. Four passengers were aboard. none harmed. This was the second such robbery in the area within six months.

Yreka Cal

Malone Man Re-arrested After Coroner Says Son Killed Stepmother

Winfred Bell of the School for the Deaf in Malone was rearrested after a coroner's jury verdict linking his death to a blow on the head and strangulation inflicted by Bell. He had earlier been released to return to school. The case centers on the fatal incident at the deceased stepmother's residence. Bell was taken to Canton for trial under the coroner's findings.

Malone, Sept Winfred Bell School For the Deaf Malone Canton

Weather and World News Overview

The morning bulletin reports weather hints with General Minister Woodford in Madrid and notes General Gobin injured amid shifting Guatemalan tensions. It covers yellow fever impacts, local sermons for a bishop’s memory, and statements by Rev. Rogers Sarael and Rev. Dr. Giffin. Fire in Smithville figures in Lackawanna County News. Northampton backs General Reeder amid financial updates.

Woodford Madrid Gobin Sporting Rogers Sarael Rulison Giffin Richea Wditorial Lattt- Sultitons Smithville Weat Side Lackawanna County Northampton

Woodford’s Spain Visit Sparks War Mediation Debate

United States Minister Woodford arrives in Madrid amid upheaval over mediation and Cuban policy. He declines interviews while stating his mission aims to end the war quickly, amid guarded security and mixed public reaction. Recalled are reports Spain may reject mediation and continue Cuba hostilities.

Madrid United States Woodford San Sebastian Spain Sus Duke of Tetuan Carrita Royal Opera House Cuba Victoria de Las Tunas Inguigenta Calixto Garcia Jesus Rabl

McKinley Visits Adams Mass Church as Berkshire Visit Continues

President McKinley and Mrs McKinley joined a crowd at Adams Congregational Church for a morning service with Mabel and Grace McKinley present. Afterward he greeted 14 penery department children and planned a visit to Williams College president Dr Franklin Carter if weather allows.

Adams Mass McKinley Mabel Grace McKinley Congregational Church Minsos McKinley Penery Department McKenna Wil Franklin Carter Williams’ College Washington Berkshire

Disaster at Ufa Steamer Admiral Gervais Fire Tragedy

A dispatch from Ufa reports the steamer Admiral Gervais burning off the city while passengers slept. Panic caused by the vessel drifting into midstream led to numerous drownings and burnings. many others were in danger as rescue attempts continued. The death toll remained unascertained.

St. Petersburg Ufa Belala Russia Admiral Gervais Weesely

Cretan Insurgents Repulsed Near Candia

Cretan insurgents attacked Svalan near Candia and after two hours of fighting retired. The action occurred near Canea in Crete in early September.

Canea Crete Bept Svalan Candia

Herald Weather Forecast for Northeast and Middle States

The forecast covers the middle states and New England with party cloudy to fair skies today and near stationary temperatures. In the northern districts cooler temperatures and variable winds North to easterly to westerly, becoming more variable. Tuesday brings fair weather with light to variable winds mostly westerly and slightly lower temperatures.

the Herald New York New England

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Guatemala U. 8 Conan Lord Upper Lake Region Republican Conference Peary North Pole Michael Raymond Boshrod England Hazleton India Khyber Pass Wolff National Guard Stewarts MR M'Kinley Congregaotional Church
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