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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1900

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Soldiers at Croton Dam clash over strike and arrival of troops

Reports from Croton Landing recount troops arriving at the Cornell dam as Fourth and Eleventh separate companies camp in Croton valley and a New York cavalry troop reaches Ardsley. Strikers greet the force with music but violence erupts later with the first fatal shooting of Sergeant Robert Douglass of the Eleventh Separate Company.

Croton Valley New York City Ardsley Croton Landing Cornell Dam New York Bowery Jinllane Alour Lam Blanacht Yonkers Pownthem Troupe Little Italy Robert Douglass Mount Vernon McDowell Douglass Corporal McDowell Hhen Glover

Denver Trial Opens for Kelitie Daniels and Paul

A domestic, unclear text indicates the trial of Kelitie Daniels and Paul began today in Denver with Judge presiding. Details are obscured by OCR errors. Observers await clearer proceedings and formal charges.

Denver Col Tial Anlereon Shuetitie Kelitire Danis Ommen Vie Paul Velure

Columbia County Republican Convention Endorses Quay Faction

Bloomsburg Pa April 16 The Columbia county Republican convention controlled by the Quay faction re elected Harvey A McKellyn as county chairman Ticket set includes Legislature W F Kr e sher and W S Laubach coroner S J Hartman sheriff Thomas Mensh jury commissioner EB Hagenbuch delegates to state convention Joseph H Catterall and J W Goldsworthy Resolutions endorse Woodin for Congress Penrose for senate and praise national and state administrations.

Bloomsburg Columbia County Quay Charles B. Geyer Catawlesa Harvey A. McKellyn Anl W. FE. Kresher Catawissa Laubach Raven Creek Jhartman Fishing Creek Thomas Mensh Montour EB. D. Hagenbuch Scott Joseph H. Catterall Berwick J. W. Goldsworthy Centralia W. Ti. Woodin Congress Polk Senator Penrose Senate

Governor orders crackdown on oleomargarine trade

Harrisburg April 16 Governor Stone directs Leo Wells dairy and food commissioner to suspend Ambrose Littl a department agent and conduct a thorough probe into charges that oleomargarine is sold illegally The governor also orders Major Wells to file criminal prosecutions and seeks help from Philadelphia North American reporters to gather evidence supporting the allegations

Harrisburg Stone Leo Wells Dairy and Food Commissioner Ambrose Littl Department of Agriculture Philadelphia Major Welle Institute

What Would Jefferson Do Debate in Albany Banquet

Former Governor John R Altgeld spoke at a Stanwix hotel banquet honoring Jefferson's birth. He urged aligning with the Chicago platform and Bryan, stressing progressivism, honesty, and opposition to corruption. He argued Jefferson would support definite reforms and citizen vigilance in 1900.

Albany John R. Altgeld Mlinois Stanwix Hotel Bimetallic League Albany County Jefferson Altgeld Chicago Wilam I. Bryan Bryan Jeferson Pgonle Democratic Party

Senate debates Alaska code and naval appropriation bills

The senate reviewed the Alaska civil code amendment allowing gold mining along a beach district after nearly four hours of discussion. Lawmakers began considering the naval appropriation bill with likely clashes over armor plate shipbuilding in government yards and the included runge and geodetic survey. The bill carries more than fifteen million dollars above prior naval appropriations.

Washington Senate

Fifth Avenue Theater Changes Hands This Summer

New York April 16. Joseph Jefferson appears at the Fifth Avenue theater this week with Stuart Robson. After the season the management will pass from Edward Knowles to FF Proctor, who will run a vaudeville house. Knowles plans a new theater project this summer.

New York Joseph Jefferson

Metropolitan School of Voice Culture Debuts at Carne Wit Mall

New York opens the Metropolitan School of Voice Culture and Singing under Glasome Minkowsky with Falotard die Woarhky and Mme Novica as scholars to be tested later. Maurice Grau and Andrew A McConnick influence the event as Winkowsehs name the new program.

New York Agel Portrations Awale Carnewit Mall Glasome Minkowsky Metropolitan School of Voive Culture Falotard Die Woarhky Mme Novica Poapll Winkowsehs Maurice Grau Andrew A. McConnick Minkeweky Pote

Northwestern press feature notes Dir Milton S Terry

An item highlights a feature of the institute and the press of Dir Milton S. Terry of Northwestern University. The article mentions clerics and officials present at the event and references Winona and related institutions in a formal reporting tone.

Wartieburg Local GOP Convention Delegates Named

Wartieburg figures Parthemene and Senator J Meare were named as delegates to the state Republican convention from the Denishing brile city county delegation. The county convention will select ten delegates from the second legislative district.

Wartieburg Parthemene J. Meare Brile City

Masonite Fair Opens Under Noble Martin Leadership

The great Muse fair opened today in Masonite with Colonel Noble F. Martin in charge. Displayed goods include Maori and Gu wares as the fair runs for two weeks and local organizers promise a grand success.

Noble F. Martin

New Indiana Rural Mail Delivery Initiated

Trial free delivery established in Redford Lawrences county Indiana today. The nineteen mile route serves a population of MW with twenty permit eyune wiles.

Indiana Redford Lawrences County Red

Queens Laws Jockey Club Spring Meet Opens This Afternoon

The Queens Laws Jockey Club announces its spring meet at Lon April opening this afternoon and running through May with racing activities and related events for enthusiasts and participants.

Lon Queens Laws Jockey Club

Puerto Rico's New Governor Arrives for Inauguration

President nominates Charles H. Allen of Massachusetts to be Puerto Rico governor. He travels with Mrs. Allen aboard the Dolphin toward end of the week to San Juan to establish the civil government, with a three week visit planned before returning to the United States. The inauguration May 1 will be a grand ceremony by the North Atlantic Squadron under Rear Admiral Farquhar with ships, salutes, speeches, and electric light displays.

Washington Charles H. Allen Massachusetts Puerto Rico Allen San Juan United States Long Porto Rico Dolphin Mr. Allen Farquhar New York Bermuda Governor Allen Davis Occasio

Clark's Successor Reported as Montana Choice

Atlantic City reports a Sunday conference to pick a successor if Senator Clark’s seat falls vacant. James Murray, tied to Montana mining and finance, is named as the favored candidate with governor support and Clark influence backing. Delegates travel to Philadelphia and New York seeking a unified selection acceptable to both factions.

Atlantic City James Murray N. J Montana Clark United States Senate Philadelphia New York

Steamship Arrivals to New York From April 16

The list notes arrivals and clearances of several steamers to and from New York. Notable ships include Steuer La Gas cogne from Havre, Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crowe via Cherbourg for Bremen, Steamer Friesland to New York, and Rotter dam to Rotterdam, with others to Naples Genoa and Scilly in transit.

New York Steuer la Gascogne Havre Latin Bremen Cherbourg Southampton Gene Friesland Kaiser Wilhelm der Crowe Nerbourg Cilwaltar Ent Naples Geno Trave Getion Rotterdam

Tennessee Derby Upset at Memphis Mile Race

In Memphis on April 1 Ploretay won the Tennessee derby at a mile, defeating F. W. Brode and Compueror by a neck. The event carried 87 000 to the winner and was run in two minutes. More than 10 000 spectators attended the derby and five other well filled races.

Memphis Tenn Ploretay F. W. Brode Il Compueror

Supreme Court Upholds Anti Lynching Law

Coloma April 16 The supreme court today declared the anti lynching law constitutional The law allows heirs of persons lynched to collect 85000 from the county where the incident occurred The decision cites the lynching of Click Mitchell hanged by a mob at Urleans and J B Callowell shot and beaten by strikers at Cleveland.

Coloma Supreme Court Tedey Cine Wn Click Mitchell Urleans J. BR. Calliwell Cleveland

Miller found guilty of larceny in wealth scheme

William V. Miller of the Franklin syndicate was found guilty in county court in Arooklin of larceny in the first degree for taking about twenty percent. He was remanded for sentence in a week.

New York William V. Miller Franklin Syndicate Fame Arooklin

Siamese Representative Arrives In Washington With Credits

The Siamese minister arrives in Washington on April 16 in silks and gold trimmings to present credentials to President Me Rinker at the White House. He is accompanied by Secretary Haw who conducts the customary reception and inspection.

Wishington Jeter Siam Jay Me Rinker White House Haw

Queen’s procession routes through Dublin crowds

An April 1 page describes the queen, accompanied by princes, riding along a linen holiday parade route. The procession passed Mihennian school and Cle dolkin, then returned to the regal lodge via Long avenue, with cheering crowds lining the way.

Dublin Princeaes Enewdes Cledolkin Vier Regal Lodge

Insurgents Attack American Garrison at Bator

General Wong reports 200 insurgent riflemen attacked the American garrison at Bator near North Motov yesterday. They were repulsed with 106 insurgents killed. American casualties were none.

Manila Wong Bator Yirar Vinon North Motov

Boer dispatches return from Mafeking with word of relief

Lieutenant Simith Kio and Rhodes etout returning to Colonel cmncs camp bring dispatches from Mafeking dated April indicating all was well. The report notes a Boer line and a successful mission status despite prior danger.

Jarenes Marques Simith Kio Rhodes Etout Mafeking

Chicago's Error in Manila Celebration Invitation

Mayor Harrison received a delayed reply from Duke D Arros, Spain's minister in Washington, apologizing for an error in inviting Spain to the Dewey celebration in Chicago. The minister claimed the invitation stemmed from clerk ignorance and unintended discourtesy, and Harrison apologized for the mistake.

Chicago Harrison Duke D'Arros Washington Carelevenosa

Trust Remedies Urged by House Sub Committee

Washington April Two measures against trusts were agreed by the special sub committee on trusts. The plan includes a constitutional amendment giving Congress power over trusts and a strengthened Sherman act with branding of trust goods, inter state restrictions, big corporate reporting, injunctions against interstate shipments, and mail fraud restrictions.

Washington House Congress

Telegraphers Strike Improves in Atluon Area

Atluon Ga April 16 The Southern railway telegraphers strike situation today appeared satisfactory to both sides President Powell called the development encouraging railroad officials said trains run with no noticeable delays or inconvenience through the region.

Atluon Southern Railway Telegraphere Powell

First Official Fete At Elysee Palace

The first official fete of the exposition series was held at the Elysee palace tonight. President Loubet hosted dinner for 40, the largest Elysee banquet yet. The diplomatic corps and commissioners general from nations represented at the exposition attended.

Maine Benefit Society seeks receiver in equity case

Lewiston Mev Meril 16. State Insurance Commissioner Carr filed a bill in equity in the Sapene court for Ane Urosmogein county seeking appointment of a receiver for the Maine Benefit Site asso ciation and for the dictation of the corporation. The Maine Benefit Lay amorlation has operated since 1885.

Lewiston Mev Meril State Insurance Vonmilssigner Carr Sapene Court Ane Urosmogein County Maine

Atlanta Journal Change in Ownership

Atlanta figures show April W-ton sold his interest in the Atlanta Journal to UH M. Atkinson Morris Branelon and Cea of Atlante to control the entity. The stock transfers and holdings were displayed as part of the action. George AL Dickinson, formerly of the New York Herald, will assume publisher duties under the new regime.

Atlanta W—ton Smith Atlanta Journal UH M. Atkinson Morris Branelon Cea Atlante Ininariie Arecut Ention Trankeri Gworge AL Dickinson New York Tierald

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

The readable text shows a disrupted report about an event in Jackson with officials and statewide implications. It mentions a council, a downturn in activity, and a pause in plans, with unclear timing and participants. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are established in the legible fragments.

Carnegie Did Not Come to Pitter Today

Reports say Andrew Cammegie did not come to Pitter today and may appear later. Papers in the big multitude have not been withdrawn. attorneys decline to comment on the matter. It is likely the option matter will be arranged when Mr Carpogte comes up in the city.

Pitsarg Andrew Cammegie Te Tre Lt Fe Fiere Carpogte

Delaney Fire Brick Company In State Department Action

State department ordered Wieluirtens and Falrohanne to surrender property related to the Hero Coal and Coke Company plant in Payette County. Action includes assets in Uniontown and Papetie district with capital figures cited at 28,000.

Wieburg Apel Wieluirtens State Department Delaney Fire Brick Company Falrohanne Payette County the Hero Coal and Coke Com Uniontown Papetie Ominty

Washington County GOP Nominates Slate for State Posts

The Washington county Republican convention today nominated a full slate for state offices and denounced the methods used in politics. The event highlighted party unity and support for the chosen candidates.

Washington, In Avil M Washington County authQuay

Annual Meeting of League Set for New York on July 17

The governing board of the International League of Vreawh clubs met today and decided to hold the league’s annual meeting in New York on July 17.

League New York International League of Vreawh

Frost for Toledo Exposition in Ohio Legislature

The Ohio Legislature adjourned today after killing several measures. A million dollar appropriation for the exposition was among the failed items.

Frost Toledo Columbus Ohio

New Viaduct Plan Sparks Scranton Board Debate

The Scranton Board of Trade debates a proposed seventeen foot viaduct for West Lackawanna Avenue to carry trolley cars. Luther Keller opposes the plan while the highways committee urges reform of street cleaning and enforcement of pavement repairs as a remedy.

Board of Trade West Lackawanna Avenue Highways Committee Trolley

Unclear historical news roundup with scattered items

Morning notes report broad topics including new governors and political tensions, economic and tax concerns, education matters, public works and social news. Numerous fragments reference regional political shifts, public finance debates, and local civic developments with limited readable specifics.

Reading Eisteddfod Opens Under Cymro Dorions Aid

The first Reading eisteddfod was held in Steading Pa under the Cymro dorions with Richmond N. Jones as president. J Howard Jacobs gave the welcome, Judge H M Hiourd as conductor and adjudicator. John Thompson won piano solo first prize. Arthur Unger second. May Hagerman third. Joseph J Williams won $8 in the base solo. Athletic band won $200. Pottevill e Gwent Glee tie won $206 in the male chorus contest.

Steading Cymrodorions Richmond N. Jones Jones Howard Jaecobs Jacobs Hi. M. Iiwour Lotus Glee Club Pottaville Gwent Glee Society Hidwardeville Luserne County de Potteville Society

Dividends Declared by Various Firms in New York Area

The report lists multiple companies declaring quarterly and special dividends. Entries include Electric Vehicle and Metropolitan state Railway at 1 percent, Western Union Telegraph at 1M percent, and Mexican Telegraph at 1 percent. also references to Pullman, Producer Exchange Bank, Laboral Asset, Grand Rapids and Inions Railway, and New York Central mileage with varied percentages.

New York Phe Bell Prleptione Company York Elevtrie Velfate Company Lodlay, Foster Apel Howe Multon Hole Machine Cingwig Liw Metropolitan State Railway Company Weeterm Union Telegraph Company Heiday Uavandon Minetal Company Preduer Exchange Hank Hoshayr Lew Haw Conn Sibel Agwil Telearapt Company Voltas Grand Rapids and Inions Railway Company Todhiss New York Central Malley Company

Muletown XN Va Apell 1 note on graduation odds

Readable lines indicate Anne WW from Phils competing in an event with a Weet Point Military cadet and a mixed set of local figures. The item mentions a night activity and a specific time frame with a notable graduate among participants.

Muletown Apell Anne Phils Weet Point Ding Inne

Waslington April Wo-Pensions Summary

Ineriade Googe and five others receive pensions in Waslington with several daily allocations. Unclear names and amounts appear due to damaged OCR. the notice references recipients and payment figures in a local pensions list.

Waslington April Ineriade Googe & Fivock Semanton Jol Lavynard Strunton Dayals Romar Seranitinn Win

Representative from India Pushes Stamp Tax Rollback

A Washington report in April notes a representative urged repeal of the stamp tax on checks drafts and proprietary medicines, seeking to reduce the levy. The proposal aims to ease financial burdens on merchants and consumers across the country.

Washington Apri Ie

Philadelphia-Brooklyn league clash yields narrow win

A Philadelphia area match saw Montreil and Brooklyn Sarsenal defeat Columbia ontlage by a slim 6 to 1 score. The event continued at Atlantic City and Washington with Georgetown and Princeton also noted.

Philadelphia Philladelphia Montreil New York Brooklyn

Boers Reported Retreat Amid Roberts Net Across Southeast

A Daily News dispatch notes Lord Roberts widening reach as Boers flee toward the southeast. Wepener siege abandoned, roads held by British, while reports vary on Boer retreat north or south and challenges of horse and supply conditions hinder rapid advance toward Pretoria.

Daily News Pretoria Wepener Natal London Ageil Tord Roberts Low Roberts Standard Goaline Bloemffontein Lord Roberts Moers Natalong Biggarsberg Range Ladyamith Cape

House collection boxes for mail at private homes

The Tribune notes keys to house collection boxes are available at the post office. Boxes placed at private houses allow letters to be mailed by depositing them in the box. A metal Mall sign appears when mistype triggers, signaling mail inside. Boxes come in four sizes with plates for name and address, extra charge sixty cents, price range from two dollars fifty cents to eight five?

Weather Forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania

Forecast for the week includes rain on Tuesday and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Winds shift to southeasterly, bringing showers across eastern Pennsylvania and likely warmer conditions later in the week.

Washington

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