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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
1
Reported attack on the Yorktown near Baler Luzon as American sailors were held by Filipino insurgents. Dispatches describe failed prisoner exchanges and growing anxiety in Washington over the fate of the captured crew amid ongoing hostilities.
Harrisburg April 1 These detailed appropriations concurred in by the Senate cover Philadelphia and Pittsburgh hospitals including Philadelphia General and St Josephs, Pottsville, Reading, Lancaster, Allegheny and Aliege counties. Funds range from thousands to tens of thousands for care facilities and charities, including children hospitals and humane societies, with specific allocations for institutions in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and surrounding counties.
In Harrisburg on April 1 the Allegheny Senator Magee and allied lawmakers held talks with the Insurgents aligned against Quay. They pledged to back any Republican not named Quay for the U S Senate, and discussed forming a coordinating group linked to Senator Flinn and the Allegheny delegation.
The excerpt notes Colonel Bryan at the shore in Atlantic Os N C in April. Ilenca, chairwoman of the National Democrat committee, welcomed a visitor. A public reception was held between events with Mr Irvati hosting before he returns to New York tomorrow.
In Wheeling on April 18 Oscar Gardner of Wheeling defeated Jon Mopking of Buffalo in the fifteenth round of a scheduled bout. Gardner delivered a knockout and claimed the victory in a closely contested fight before a large crowd.
The legislature moved through busy closing sessions approving several appropriation measures for state hospitals and institutions. Lawmakers debated beer taxation, inheritance taxes, and revenue bills while approving university and hospital funding and extending public service provisions.
Harrisburg April 14 Amid a heated deadlock in the Pennsylvania Senate the anti-Quay bloc and Magee supporters backed Dr Fr Jones of Pittsburgh reversing fourteen votes from Quay. Senators Crawford Magee Losech Sevatt Clark McLain Murdock broke from Quay with Jones while others remained loyal as a conference was called to end the stalemate.
In Harrisburg April 18 the legislature debated the bribery inquiry tied to the U S Senate contest and the Metropolitan Jury bill. The House adopted the committee reports naming John J. Coyle Michael J. Costello Charles B. Spatz Thomas M. Moyles Monroe H. Kulp John B. Byrne, Robert Evans and Frank B. Jones and ordered criminal proceedings to indict those charged. Spatz demanded a speedy trial and called for immediate action by Dauphin County officials.
About five thousand Indians from the Cherokee Creek and Delaware tribes left the Indian Territory for Mexico seeking a new union under leaders said to be at Guadalajara. They reportedly hired capital of 42000 dollars for the voyage and establishment.
The Beverly commanded schooner Eliga, sailing from Hyannis to fishing grounds, was lost after an attack on Rose and Crown bowls. Eleven of the fourteen crew perished. three survivors reached Sinseon eet in the small boat the day after the wreck. The dead include Captain Map kine and three relatives.
Albany report from April 1 notes Martin in Weat Ena Athletic Club winning a decision over Larry Harnad after twenty fierce rounds of fighting.
Expert accountant Meyer Goldsmith testified amid hostile cross examination by Attorney Shields, challenging most of Quay's testimony. Evidence suggested Quay may have been a victim of friends in a bank affair, with defense hinting Hopkins and others used Quay’s name to access funds. The courtroom focus shifted to alleged conspiracy involving Quay and associates, while witness testimony refined figures and disputed stock entries.
The Philadelphia hearing reveals bank records and stock transactions tied to ex Senator Quay. Witnesses discuss deposits, securities, and the scope of alleged fund movements. Prosecution outlines deposits and stock purchases linked to state treasure assets.
The report notes a southeast to northeast wind flow across Wiseibalanadeye and surrounding regions with moderate rain expected. Temperatures remain mild, and no major storms are forecast for Thursday.
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