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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1899

Page

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Red Book at Hopkins Desk Figures in Quay Trial

Philadelphia April 1 District Attorney Rothermel and defense counsel clash over admitting testimony about the red book found in cashier Hopkins desk after his suicide The expert Myer Goldsmith testifies the red book ties to bank ledgers and potential state fund deposits to Senator Quay The cross examination notes missing page and tentative conclusions hinge on the book as bank records.

Hopkins Philadelphia Rothermel Messrs. Watson Shapley Shields United States Quay Malte People's Bank Jeterce Popkins Sle Wits Myer Goldsmith Commonwealth Econ Biddle le Mitites Goldsmith Nhe Ibis Senator Quays William KE. Dacen David T. Watson Thitebure Quays Ins Watson Hagen Cashier Hopkinag William H. Tabor M. 8. Quay Hoywee Beacom CC. Greenal Ahiehie Quiv Meyer Goldsmith Pier To Kin

Proceedings in Quay trial open with handwriting expert testimony

The Philadelphia court hears the Quay case with William Eke Dacen examining handwriting evidence and the defense seeking access to the red book. Testimony identifies Hopkins handwriting in ledgers and checks from 1888 to 148, with many entries detailing loans and collateral while the defense notes potential cross examination limits.

Governor Vetoes Measures in Harrisburg as Bills Signed

Governor Stone withholds approval on a concurrent resolution to appoint a committee to probe Susquehanna Coal Company dealings and the dam sale. He also vetoes or withholds approval on bills expanding testimony rights, pensions, saving banks, and charitable indenture rules, while approving several resolutions and funding items for the National Guard and Spanish-American War veterans.

Harrisburg Stone Susquehanna Coal Company Susquehanna River Columbia Ivan Jones Green Castle Florrisburg Pennsylvania Volunteer Millila Ellis Wee Bone Uye

Dun's Review of Trade Indicates Recovery Amid Mixed Signals

Dun's Review of Trade reports a continuing overall expansion in legitimate business and productive capacity despite stock declines. It notes easier money market conditions after large syndicate payments, ongoing cotton and woollen activity, and a modest wheat rise with reduced exports.

New York R. G. Dun & Company Atlantic Pacific Cern

Croker Testimony Highlights New York Investigation

Richard Croker testified before the Muazer Investigating committee in New York on April 14 describing patronage, party control, and his influence. He defended himself against questions on private finances while noting his role in several companies including Air and Mower with a $10 million capital.

New York Richard Croker Muazer John F. Carroll Tammany Depuy Joseph PF Only Supreme Court Moss Croker Mose Peanls Oas Beiness Peter F. Meyer Mr. Moss Mazer Mr. Croker Mrr. Croker Air and Mower Company

Appropriations Rush Through in Harrisburg Session

Harrisburg notes approve 15 000 pamphlets of game and fish laws and related measures. Amid busy votes, bills fund hospitals, homes, and civic institutions statewide, with minor defeats and changes. Governor signs a resolution to welcome the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers returning from Manila and to have a National Guard presence at the Hartranft monument unveiling.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg the Commonwealth Commonwealth J. E. Shaw Company Robert Tage John T. Stauffer Hotel Lafayette Philadelphia Dauphin County Washington Monument Home Westmoreland Hospital Association Greensburg Western Penneylvania Hospital Pittsbure Tetheeda Home Pittsburg Hamet Association Firie Wavyfarers' Lodge Old Ladies’ Home Epileptic Hospital Children's Homeopathic Hospital Allegheny County Asociation For the Samaritan Hospital St. Luke's Homeopathic Hospital Rotella Foundiing Asylum Warren County Mastery Builders’ Mechanical Trade Chickanours Wauhautehie Orchard Knob Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridwest Chattanooga Tennessee Georgia Pittston Hospital Association Pittston Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art State Normal Schools of the Commonwealth Philadel Pila Commercial Museum Washington Hospital Washington Columbia Hospital Columbia Children's Aid Society of Franklin County Senate Sproul Messrs Macee Mitchell Weffernon Snyder Henry Keator National Guard

Weekly exports and failures report comparison

The week exports totaled 6,154,695 with the Bush ELA at 8,146,081 compared to last year. Failures for the week were 154 in the United States versus 254 last year and 22 in Canada versus 18 last year.

United States Canada Agannst

Stout Guilty of Murder in First Degree

EastonPa April 4 The jury convicted Llewellyn Stout of first degree murder in the killing of Harvey Wuest er at Bingen station The body of Winter the night operator was found beaten with an iron coupling pin The defense argued all along the robbery motive and a self defense claim but the sentence is to be pronounced Monday

Wunster Philadelphia Wee Jisane

Consecration of Bishop Rhonalaen Delayed to May

The consecration of the Rt. Rev. Don W. Rhonalaen as Bishop of Herthebur, scheduled for April, has been postponed to Monday May 1 at 6 a.m. in the Philadelphia cathedral.

Philadelphia Rt. Bev Don W. Rhonalaen Herthebur Bothen Thin City

Washington Faces Vice President Hobart in Real Event

A fragmented report shows Hobart attending a real dance event tonight. The piece suggests public perception shifts as Hobart is tied to the vice presidency and political duties amid evolving leadership.

Washington Vice Pree Dent Hobart

Red Book Admitted in Quiny Cases and Veto Sparks Budget Clash

Governor Stone vetoes the appropriation while the Red Book is admitted in the Quiny cases. Milipinoe Tanareents and related fiscal measures draw attention. Local religious news and editorial notes accompany court proceedings in a busy Scranton morning edition.

Stone Mensur Lawton Tier

Quay Supporters Plan Double Conference on Senate Seat

Harrisburg reports a circulating paper among Republican senators and legislators urging a general conference in the Hall of Representatives on Monday evening to resolve the senatorial deadlock and elect a United States senator this session. The call follows John Grady's joint caucus meeting and lists signers who back Mr Quay.

Harrisburg Senator Quay Loase of Representatives John Grady Mr. Quay Supreme Court Chamber United States Senate House of House of Representatives Bawin M. Summer W. J. Scott Samuel A. Loeb William Herteter John W. Crawford Simon Herrold Beaver County J. W. Clark Washington J. H. McLern Washington County George L. McFarlane Allegheny County Frank J. Klumpp

Calvin Wells Backed by Anti-Quay Republicans for U S Senator

Harrisburg April 14 The anti-quas Republicans voted for Calvin Wells Pittsburg iron master and owner of the Philadelphia Brees at today's ballot for United States senator Wells will be voted for tomorrow and Monday by anti-Quayites No clear move to break the senatorial deadlock after a Quay Republican conference is planned A Tuesday anti-Quay meeting will decide the Quay conference outcome The day's ballot was the 71st of the joint convention

Harrisburg Calvin Wells Pittsburg Philadelphia Brees United States Wells Quay Republicans Quayites Todas Quy Jonka Wella

Wayne Delegates Instructed at Wayne Pike Convention

The Wayne and Pike counties delegates elected to the Democratic state convention are instructed to support George S. Powds for the supreme judgeship. Wayne county Republicans plan a convention on April 4 to select a delegate to the state convention.

Honesdale Wayne and Pike George Wayne- Pike Wayne County

Suspect Captured After Ailing Robbery Chase

In Massachusetts a man wanted in Jefferson and Ari counties for robbery was captured after a pursuit. He reportedly traveled by train and fled into a hotel before officers closed in. He faces charges of robbing various shops.

Jounal W. J. Nichola Jeffurson Ari

Filipinos Retreat Northward in Philippine Campaign Action

General Lawton marches north with gunboats along Paghanjan and Lam bun. Five North Dakota soldiers killed at Pactos Contonia nest. rebels flee into hills. San Antonio held with no resistance at sunset. Prisoners released bearing proclamations. Fourth cavalry guards Santa Cruz. Communications work by McKenna.

Manila Apel Ceneral Lawtonja Nanidan Jaruna de Bay Paghanjan Lambun Longas Weisenberger Pactos Contonia North Dakota Lengas Church Father McKinnon Lengas San Antonio United States-Philippine Commission Fourth Cavalry Santa Cruz Fourteenth Regiment Paringhon San Antone Langus Lawton Laguna de Bay McKenna Signal Corps Ap. H Ponewaehon Southern Waghington Regiment Sanin Orne Puneanghan

Present for Miss Gould in April album of service autographs

New York reports Miss Helen Gould received an album containing signatures of over 4400 sailors and soldiers from the regular volunteer branches in appreciation of her World War era service. General Shafter and Colonel Roosevelt are named among contributors, and Hospital Surgeon James Fairman of the Fifth Army Corps oversaw obtaining the autographs.

New York Helen Gould Hae Army Navy Spain Gleneral Shafter Roosevelt James Fairman Fifth Army Corps Bun Llige

Unclear report from Mount Holly on gas incident

An incomplete Mount Holly Newfoundland report notes plumber Ane Willbertt Musick and Alfred Sevare involved in a gas incident. The trench collapse left workers unconscious. Musick died shortly after and Korte remained in a critical condition.

Mount Holly Ane Willbertt Musick Alfred Sevare Wille Musick Korte

Postmaster Appointment Noted in Allegheny County

Washington April 3 1863 news item records appointment of Kullan wan fadey as postmaster at Tollewood in Allegheny County with Charles W Prone as another official. The report names Julie Lacks Wari tak Caeifary in connection to the appointment.

Washington Kullan Wan Fadey Tollewood Allegheny County Charles W. Prone Julie Wari

Weather Forecast for Worhiveton and Bilthday

Forecast calls for a fair and pleasant day with gentle temperatures. Light winds from the west and a brief chance of scattered showers in Bilthday. overall mild conditions prevail across the region.

Worhiveton Ube

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