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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1899

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American Flag Raised as Rebels Flee Malolos Fight Ends

Manila dispatch reports the American flag raised over Malolos while Kansas and Montana regiments enter the city finding it deserted as rebels retreat toward the mountains. Casualty lists from General Otis detail varied losses among Nebraska and Pennsylvania troops.

Aguinaldo Akansas Montana Manila Maloor Kansas Regiment Malolos Cate MacArthur Siltal Twelock Utah Kapdus Pon Malobe Nebraska Penneyunio Nebraska Regiment Funston Montana Regiment

Notable Injuries Reported Across Units Amid Action

Severe and light wounds reported among soldiers from multiple units including First Colorado Second Lieutenant Pred, Perry, and Roy J. from Twelfth Pennsylvania. Casualties feature injuries to chest leg back heel elbow shoulder thigh and powder burn across North Dakota South Dakota and other volunteer regiments.

First Montana Ailes Kelly Vthealof Valkey John Cavanaugh Wicim James McQuarry Charles B. Young Axe Peterson James Lenox William Bkufowekl Allen C. Smith Chares F. Meyers Twentieth Katso William J. Watton Albert Rhaughnessy Fred Lo Carcher Charles A. Walfiend Charles M. Lone Willum 2 Salih Claude Eoerlock George B. Dalry Harry É4. Kuhns Jamoa W. Murrwn Les Henry W. Johson Jones C. Hamerburg Brvost Cro Band Priva Fleming Courtland Bouth Dakota Lewin F. Barter Jouenedlot Manuel Rickman Hunoer Baker Rank Ferguson John Ortmer Kent Polomon Hin Beveré Johiven Donnelly Great John Ileheenth Pennsylvanki Ronmley Privaton Willan Jomo Novrekr Richard Baker George KE. Taylor Severo Sistomon Road Company Polvie Covery Birat Nebraska Bergvayt High B. Dappleh Robert H Elieht Liosd Boifit Hand Xevere Edward Town Thigh Alah John U Muretall First North Dakota Harry W. Donovan Putnam Bradlee Scole Adjutant General Volunteers Henry F. Hoyt Volunteers First Soul Dakota Charlie A. Theiss

Windsor Hotel Fire Toll Reaches Forty-One Dead

New York report notes forty-one dead from the Windsor hotel blaze with thirty unidentifed bodies. forty-three missing. Funeral planned near Church of the Heavenly Rest as Warren F. Leland remains seriously ill at Grenoble amid shock and distress.

New York Windsor Hotel Consinia Church of the Heavenly Meas Warren F. Leland Grenoble Windsor Leland

Counterfeiting Den Found Near Sturmerville

Federal agents unearthed evidence of a counterfeit operation in Sturmerville near West Pittston. The case linked Lithuanian saloonkeeper Charles Mover of Sturmerville to aiding two counterfeiters from Shamokin. Bail for Moses was set at $1,000.

Wilkes-Barre Sturmerville West Pittston United States Ward Hahn Charles Mover Staurmerville Moses

Missing crew aboard Sir Donald after ice drift

Harlow brings 400 seals and 1000, Ranger arrives with 17,000 seals and reports finding Sir Donald adrift with no crew. The Hope is unsighted. Sir Donald crew presumed lost after going adrift in ice.

St. Jon's Harlow Gulf of St. Lawrence Ranger Sir Donald

Crow strikes train window injuring Lt Governor Woodruff

Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff and companions traveled by rail on the New York Central toward Fulton Chain when a crow struck the engine window between Frankfort and three, breaking glass that struck his face. The bird’s body also hit him on the forehead. injuries were not serious, and the trip continued.

Vtten Timothy L. Woodruff New York Central Fulton Chain Frankfort

Molineaux Case Moves to Dismiss Indictment

In New York March 1 the motion to dismiss the indictment against Roland Molineaux for the murder of Mrs Adams was heard in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court before Justice Williams. Bartow Weeks appeared for Molineaux, with Gardner and Osborne for the State. Molineux was absent. General Molineaux attended from the gallery. The court reserved decision after argument.

New York Roland Molineaux Adams Supreme Court Willams Bartow Gardner Osborne Molineux General Molineaux

Unrest Among Trades Demands Wage Restoration

At a meeting of the carpenters machinists and boosters of the Western New York and Pennsylvania shops in Cleveland a unanimous decision was reached to demand a restoration of one wage. If the demand is not met by noon tomorrow the men will go on strike. About 200 workers are affected.

OU City Boosler Mikers New York Pennsylvania Durinus Cleveland

Indian boys leave school to work on farms in New Jersey

Three hundred thirteen Indian boys departed the indie trin school today to take farm work in New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. They will resume studies this autumn after the summer in the fields and return to the school for the new term.

Cullis Indie Trin New Jersey Pennsylvania Watms

Alger's Trip Heads to New Mission Amid War News

March dispatch from Monfueges says General Alger called on the United States to rally support for ongoing war effort. The report notes Algeria’s travels and U S leaders coordinating with allied forces as tensions mount in March.

Alger Monfueges United States Aintingo

Deaths of a Day in Journalic Nonsense

In today’s brief notices, Walter McMichael of Philadelphia lineage and local ties is reported dead at home aged around 60. Major D C Falton of Hudson Wisconsin dies at 61 at Polytechnic hospital after heart trouble. A minister Thalan, a noted religious figure, passes away at Homeopathic hospital Pipistarg aged one. The mine shipment to Ilkes-Berto is noted for burial.

Aharch Wis Polytechnic Hospital Multon Elvil Wit Wilkes-Hutve

Wreck of British steamer Stella near Casquet Rocks

Reports from Southampton and London detail the Stella disaster as the British passenger steamer struck the Casquet Rocks in dense fog near Alderney and foundered in minutes. Over 100 aboard died or missing, with survivors recounting the rapid sinking, lifebelts, and prompt boat evacuations.

Casquet Rocks Alderney Southampton Channel Islands London Stella Smaill Waterloo David King Hellborn Greener King Mr. King Ceborn Bayley At King Ft. Southampton Mo Postengere Salang Jersey Bush Guernsey Rooks

Survivors Arrive Barefoot After Disaster

Report describes a group of survivors arriving with no clothing and in distress after a deadly incident. One wife is said to have lost her reason, and others without apparel suffered shock, with some perishing in the presence of family.

Detained maid recalls Johnsons seen near Windsor fire

Polly Noonan, a Windsor hotel chambermaid, rewashes her escape tale claiming she saw Mr and Mrs A B Johnson of Newburyport Mass safe on the sidewalk before the fire. She described entering the Johnsons room at 1 90 o'clock and witnessing Mrs Johnson leave and descend, then seeing both Johnsons across the street as flames rose.

New York Polly Noonan Windsor Hotel A. B. Johnson Newburyport Mass Johnsons Johnstons Mrs. Johnson Ayeh

Beaton Fund Shortage Sparks Bribery Probe In Harrisburg

State Treasurer Beaton reports the general fund balance at Saloon 48 as the smallest since the Civil War and says claims due total at least four times that amount. He warns cannot meet the June 4 school appropriation and may lack funds for legislature expenses and county tax returns to Philadelphia and Allegheny.

Harrisburg Beaton Beacom Philadelphia Allegheny

Atlantic League postpones meeting amid manager Wright family bereavement

The Atlantic League meeting in Philadelphia scheduled for April 4 is postponed to April 4 due to the death of Paterson manager Wright's mother. A 126 game schedule is prepared with season opening April 27 and closing June 10. Umpires named: W. G. Betts, John Berger, J. Hardie Henderson and Saldy Mc Dermott.

Philadelphia Atilantic Baseball League Tiotel John Berger J. Hardie Henderson Saldy” McDermott

Bribery Inquiry Panel Sets Testimony Schedule

Harrisburg March 1 Chairman Fow of the bribery investigating committee calls all house members who have not testified and other interested parties to attend next Tuesday afternoon. The committee plans three sessions daily this week to complete the investigation and prepare its report for presentation the following Monday. Most members have testified on charges related to the United States senatorship and the McCarrel Jary bill.

Harrisburg Fow House of Representatives House United States

German press accuses US of bad faith over Samoa bombardment

Merlin reports March 2 that German press claims Mr White and the American government deceived Ceremany about conciliatory orders to Admiral Kauts. Mr White denounces the charge as false. Washington denies knowledge of the Samoan bombardment beyond German information.

Merlin Mr White Ceremany Admiral Kauts White Washington United States Great Britain Herlin Solf Samoa Berlin Andrew D. White Foreign Office Germany

Massive rock slide halts Niagara Gorge operations

A large rock mass estimated over weighs the river area near Niagara Vale causing a collapse from the cliff to the Battery wharf. The Niagara Gorge railroad elevator and tracks are halted as a second large block shows signs of breaking away, with no cars on the elevator or gorge road running for safety.

Niagara Vale Marena

Hangings for Brutal Murder in Alabama City

In Hiram, Alabama, Richard Hale and Thomas Joliven were hanged for the brutal murder of two women, Mire Meyers and her daughter-in-law, and the attempted arson at a local home. Robbery was given as the motive for the deadly crime.

Abduction Suspect Turned Over in Painesville Case

In Painesville Ohio on March day John Collins and Anne Ingersull alleged abductors of Huke Gerald Lapliner were turned over to Desertive Broderick of Chicago. Broderick awaited for Chiurge tonight with Luis Priminers.

Bedford Editor Bowman Dies at 71 in Everett

Bedford Pa March 1 Colonel John M Bowman editor of the Everett Republican died today in Everett at age 71. He was a printer and journalist by trade and widely known in Melfort County.

Bedford John M. Bowman Everett Republican Everett Melfort County

Samoan Troubles Prompt Proposed Joint High Commission

Washington reports medie vi vend for settling Samoa turmoil favored by Britain United States and Germany. A joint high commission with one representative from each power would suspend current authority and study the clash, aiming for a modus vivendi and final settlement. Berlin notes White told officials Washington welcomed Germanys proposals amid press critiques.

Great Britain United States Germany High Commission Washington Samoa Ariven

Cuban Assembly Delegates Meet with Secretary Hay

Delegates Villalon and Hevia from the Cuban assembly inform Secretary Hay of their resolution. Hay states the United States will not increase the aid to Cuban troops beyond 2,000,000 and will not allow any private fund-raising for army payments. President McKinley agrees no further reply will be given.

Washington Cuban Assembly Messrs Villalon Hevia State Department Hay Cuba Hoy United States McKinley

Counterfeiting Suspect Nabbed by Federal Agents in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre on March 30, Charles Moses was arrested by U S Material Bacharach and Secret Service Detective G O Barker on counterfeiting charges. Bail set at zero. A counterfeit outfit was found hidden in an outhouse at his home, tied to a New Jersey gang circulating counterfeit dollars and half-dollars. Leader George S Deepaplas was previously captured and remains jailed in Pittsburgh. several others are under surveillance and three arrests are pending.

Wikes-Barre United States Bacharach Secret Service G. O. Barker Charles Moses New Jersey George Deepaplas Pittsburg Axpooroi

New Dormitory for Bucknell Promises Growth in Lewisburg

Ground will be broken on Monday afternoon April 0at tovelowk for Bucknell university's new brick dormitory in Lewisburg. An address will be made by Hon James Monpeon Baker of Lewisburg. The building will measure 0 by 0 feet and house about one hundred male students.

Lewisburg Buecknell University Jd. Mompeon Baker Lewiaburg Lt la le

March coinage totals at Listed Bintee mint noted

In March the Listed Bintee mint produced coinage in thin city totaling 1 700. The gold coinage reached 3 105 715 dollars while silver and other metals posted 48 601 10 dollars.

Philadelphia Bintee Thin City Dawe

Weather Indications Today and Local News Roundup

Weather shows colder conditions with fading warmth in the morning. The issue previews reports on Matolor capture, Samoa settlement plans, and a British wreck incident. Local items include church notes, editorials, personal news, and education notes from the city teachers' institute.

Hernl Matolor Sidences Plant Wrenner

Legislature Sees Few Members Attend Amid Readings

Harrisburg March 21 Governor Stone signed a bill enabling the city school board president to stamp warrants. Legislation on cigarette sales to minors and taxes on building associations are discussed. Several bills move or stall as the house clears second readings and adjourns for U S senator ballot.

Harrisburg Stone Senate Board of Public Education Delaware River Mitchell Jefferson Committee On Judiciary Mr. Young Tioga Hosack Allegheny Marshall Warren House United States

Sixty third ballot in Harrisburg for U.S. senator ends without change

In Harrisburg on March 31 the sixty third joint ballot for United States senator dispensed with preliminaries. Republicans backed Senator Quay, Democrats backed George A. Jenks, and anti-Quay Republicans backed Congressman Daltell. No quorum was reached and the vote results followed the same pattern.

Harrisburg United States Senator Quay George A. Jenks Daltell

Dead Heroes Express Car Carries Thirty Six Bodies

Remains of thirty six heroes passed through this city this morning at 1 o clock on No 7 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to points in the west. They were received by relatives and friends and given burial. One body tore to Corning New York. The remains were contained in an express car and were sent from New York City after being brought to this country by the United States transport rock. Thirteen bodies went through on Thursday night in a similar manner.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Corning New York City United States Rock

Fragmentary OCR Item Across Names and Places

Fragmented text mentions Chatel Wi Newport News Columbia and various names amid unclear context. Dense OCR noise obscures events, dates, or actions. readable fragments list people and locations without coherent narrative or outcome.

Chatel Wi North Carolina University Webbe Newport News Vao- Vile Mampton al Columbia

Lavies and Thomas Raise Wages for 200 Allentown Workers

In Allentown Pennsylvania in March the Lavies and Thomas Company of Matatauwqua plans to increase wages by ten percent for its two hundred employees.

Allentown Thomas Tion Company Matatauwqua

Beef on the Hoof Versus Refrigerated Beef in Army Inquiry

Witnesses including army medical staff and officials like Mr. Giddings and General Eagan testified at an army inquiry into beef supply for Cuba. They described conflicting statements about favoring refrigerated versus on the hoof beef and the secretary of war pressure to test the refrigerated option amid price differences.

Washington Army Cuba George H. Giddings J. Wale Sypher Kagan Secretary of War Sypher Tagan Giddings Hawley Hagan Mr. Giddingson Antonio Tex Major Lee General Eagan Eagan Magan Fagan Alger Bagan Mir. Girldings Swift & Co Generge Hagan Glidings

Washington Marmwhile-Porecose Saturday Schedule

Unclear fragmented notice lists events and names for a Saturday schedule in the eastern Penn area. Obscure terms and misspellings obscure specific details. No coherent entities or clear actions are readable from the fragment.

Washington Penn Evivenio

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