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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1899

Page

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Trial of ex Senator Quay Focuses on Bank Records

In Philadelphia April 1 the Quay trial centered on whether bank ledgers and related papers are admissible. Judge Hiddie will decide tomorrow if the bank books and correspondence can be admitted, shaping the prosecution and defense's reach over alleged state funds and interest payments.

Philadelphia Quay Jawyera Broken People’s Bank Mr. Watson Senator Quay Defeno Senators Alr. Watson Hiddie Guns Hiowyers Homkinw Mothenmwel Revelver Pathe James Caethoy Don Ony Devlore Thei Harlow Barlow Harrisburg Gordon Cowan Prost Jent McMunes Dag David Martin anti-Quay John Wanamaker Westere Jamis M. Guffey

Letters From Quay to Hopkins Key to Bank Evidence

In afternoon session Judge Biddle rules on admitting letters cited by Rothermel and addresses motions over their relevance. District attorney aims to prove profits and state fund deposits via bank books and correspondence from Quay to Hopkins and a Haywood letter, arguing implications for the Quay trial and noting related figures from 1880s bank records and state treasurers.

Quay David T. Watson Pittshore Pennesyilvania Watson Gtrivet Aowomat Seafitter Quay Strate Marwood Hepkine Rothermel Taber Biddle Hopkins Haywood McManes People's Bank Commonwealth McKee John S&s. Hopkins Qaoworathdy Ged Wine Dyer Dave Ming W. Bt Henry K. Boyer J. W. Morrison EH. J. Hawwood Matthew Mr. Watson Gistelet Peoples Bank People’s Bank Thetank Uene Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Hopking

Byrne Denies Bribe Charge Before Committee

Ex representative John R. Byrne testified he offered no bribe to Rep William D. Wilson to switch votes on the senatorship. The investigating committee heard varying accounts about offers tied to the McCarrell jury bill and related rewards as several witnesses, including Meade D. Detweller, described attempts to sway votes. The panel adjourned to resume hearings later with additional witnesses named.

Wilson Hartishurs Berberyn J John R. Byrne Scottsdale Wiliam D. Wilson Westmoreland Alufy Iay Meade DD. Detweller Byrne W. D. Sandt Manger Blfp Miller Northampton Hell Representatiive Spatz Berks Coyle Mil Jerse McCarrel Jury Afitler Fow Stranghan Crawford McCarrell

Mystery Man Guffey Introduced in Quays and Haywood Letters

In a courtroom exchange Judge Gordon humorously identifies a man named Guffey who saw three of thirty six letters and telegrams from the Quays and Haywood. Mr Shapley asks who he is, and the judge replies he is “incapable of description” in a brief quip.

Guffey Quays Haywood Mr. Shapley Judge Gordon

New Minister to Spain Named in Washington

Helamy Stover, longtime politician and lawyer from Cincinnati aged 72, appointed minister to Spain. He served in the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses representing Ohio's First District and advocated foreign relations and civil service reform. Madrid duties include negotiating a general treaty of trade and comity. The likely successor to Washington is the former Spanish minister to Mexico, Aron, viewed favorably.

Washington Helamy Stover Spain Belgium Cincinanati Ohio House of Representatives Blorer Madrid Storer Mexico

Unclear OCR: Lancaster County vote report fragment

The text is garbled OCR about a Lancaster Harrisburg judge, with mentions of Irvin and Republicans voting. It provides no coherent events, dates beyond April, or identifiable organizations.

Choerson Irvin Harrisburg Thavies Tandis Lancaster County

Harrisburg Legislature Debates Capital Move and Sweatshop Law

Senate approves land acquisition for Wilkes-Barre post office and builds jurisdiction. Personal registration bill shelved after reconsideration. all local amendments postponed. Sweatshop bill debated. building inspection bureau bill amended then laid aside for printing. House advances several measures and adjourns after evening session.

Harrisburg Apel U Senate Pennsylvania United States Wilkes-Barre Evie County Keater Philadelphia House House Econourrey National Guard Hartrantt Cinitel Park Fow Afr Nesbitt Anearhing McEihanes McAndrewa Luzerne Quayerlvania Kreps Franklin Woodruff

Montana Coal and Coke Company Incorporation in Trenton

The Montana Coal and Coke company with a capital stock of 800 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey today. The firm announced plans to buy out four companies of the same name in Montana.

Trenton N.J Montana Coal and Coke Company Montana

Local News Briefs and Trials Highlight Morning Report

A morning roundup notes cloudier skies and ongoing trial proceedings at the quay. A bill to move the state capital is discussed amid regional business and education notes. Local events include a Wyaming Conference opening, a Wyoming Seminary visit, and city improvement items.

Wyoming Seminary

Harlem River Bridge Collapse Kills Four in New York

April 1 report details a partial failure of the temporary Willisd avenue bridge over the Harlem river. Four men were killed and six seriously injured as a traveling crane plummeted, with more than a dozen workers hurt. Names include Lewis H Bellattin William Delaney Walter Delaney and Thomas Grady.

New York Harlem River Alan Lewis H Bellattin William Delaney Walter Delaney Thomas Grady Miason Phalew North Shore Cartier Collines Delaneys Tren

Fire tears through Throop level and homes

A large blaze at 2 am destroyed Pilger's White Horse level, a Punonart Coal company hotel, and damaged Norton hotel and other residences. Firefighters confined it by 3 am and searched for missing Pilgor children. Cause unknown.

E'Ehoech Cy Pilger Punonart Coal Company Martin Gallagher M. J. Norton Buaiding le Krotgner Panchet Coal Company Patrick Tierney Norton Hotel Pilwor Welock

Peace Ratified as War Ends with Spain

Washington declares the war between the United States and Spain ended with the ratification of the peace treaty. President McKinley issues a proclamation announcing the end of the war and appoints Bellamy Storer as minister to Spain. The proclamation notes the treaty was signed in Paris on December 10 and ratified by both governments, with formal public disclosure in Washington on April 11, 1899.

Chew Mithielelphia Phldelphia Aml Philadelahia Commonwealth of Penorxvivenia Philadelpia Pennsylvania Lewst Secretary of the Commonwealth Capitol Philadelphia Cooltel Towler Porest Washington United States Spain Mel Kinley Bellamy Storer McKinley United States of America Mateo Qieen Tregent Spada Don Alfours Paris Bern William Mckhinsey Ameri Withim Meliiley John Hay Bate

Filipinos Attack Americans Reported in Manila

Dispatch from Manila April 11 recounts insurgents using friendly natives to attack Americans. Rebels cut telegraph lines, damaged rail and attempted to wreck a train. Outposts of Minnesota and Oregon regiments suffered killings and wounds, with numerous insurgents killed or wounded. Navy gunboats entered Santa Cruz river capturing enemy launches. Ninety three insurgents reported killed at Santa Cruz.

Manila Here Malolon Minnesota Giran Bocave Muloboe Oregon Manilao Malolos Mans Chaerul Wheaton Murilao Napidan Luciia de Day Santa Cruz Aiperhuie Santa Crus

Shafter Testimony At Beef Inquiry Probes Ration Issues

Major General Shafter testified before the beef inquiry board detailing canned roast beef and refrigerated beef quality. He said cold canned beef was not disagreeable while refrigeration meat was as fine as any he had eaten. He blamed Congress for ration and clothing issues and admitted unfamiliarity with canned roast beef before the war. Soldiers testified about tainted water and canned beef aboard the Mississippi.

Washington Genersal Bhafter Beef Inquiry Board Thear Congress Tropics Sone Pennsylvania Volunteera Mageete

Keogh Trails After Two Nights in World Pool Championship

In Scranton Trifan Chicago on April 11 the standings show De Ono leading Keogh by a wide margin after two nights of play. The final 200 points of the championship will be contested tonight.

Chicago de Ono Keogh

Westington April 11 Pensionmooretil Elites Update

An OCR readout from Westington on April 11 reports updated figures and terms for the Pensionmooretil elites. It mentions a center referred to as Suerquphann and notes changes affecting the m1 Creinal whiews-Lillian brouls.

Westington

Unclear OCR Sports Snippet From New York Event

The readable text shows fragments with city names Philadelphia and New York, mentions scores such as 21 to 4 and 7 to 7, but lacks coherent context or complete event details. No identifiable teams or outcomes can be reliably determined from the provided fragment.

Weather outlook for Welnetiliv Mor eatery Ponte aVmills

Weather forecast for Washington Agalh 1 Moreoumt region expects cloudy morning with light showers in water. Wednesday brings breezy southerly winds and a high near the oonet.

Washington Agalh Welnetiliv' Mor PonteaVmills Feaming Coudiirees

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