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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

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Protest by African Methodists condemns mob killings and calls for racial justice

Jersey City reports the New Jersey annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church opened with Bishop Alexander Walters denouncing the Palmetto Ga murder and the Cranford case. He condemns racial oppression, urges fair treatment or repatriation funds, and calls for a national day of fasting.

Jersey City No J New Jersey African Methodist Episcopal Zion Alexander Walters Walters Samuel Hose Palmetto Ingua Alfred Cranford Wood Cranford Palmetin

Unscramble of names and places in a 20th century hospital note

Fragmentary OCR lists people and institutions related to a hospital committee and local officials. It mentions Washihugion Apal Aicdur Gate Gonos Ole Tay Serworded from Manfa to polluting generation, hospital corp, April 2, and multiple individuals and organizations with unclear roles.

Washihugion Apal Manfa Oollutant Telpled Hospital Corpy Peivaie Bol Land of Soldler South Oalkeata Wasoner Mortimer Pawo Hoppa Wieker KB Johneo Wiivatoa Charles Siults James A. Livers

New York Arrival Details From Anvil 9 Report

New York reports arrival of the United Shales transport McPheriu this morning at Port Juan. Among passengers were Gotlcnat, urant Wife, and stalt, with other names unclear due to OCR errors.

New York Anvil McPheriu Todus

Murder and Arson Strike Malden Family in Missouri

A widow Mrs Jane Totet tin and her four children died in a house fire at Malden Missouri. Police say John Pettatin son of Wah Totetin with his mother a former wife is arrested for the crime. Neighbors saw the home afire around 1 o clock as authorities found the bodies in flames. One child had a bullet wound in the head and half the mothers skull was missing. Pettatin was found with thirteen knife wounds on the head and face in the house. The motive appears tied to disputed property matters with the widowed matriarch and stepfamily.

Cranesford Walters Wolters Cuba Tilipinos Arkansas Texas North Carolina South Amwrien Teay Nesta Ain America Thomas Jefferson Louie Malden Villaen Missouri Jane Totttin Wash I. i. Tettatin Wah Tettatin Crie Pettatin Mips Terretin Terretiin Wileon Chose

Coghlan Case Closed After White House Conference

Washington reports Captain Coghlan’s case is settled after a White House meeting with President. Navy explains officers’ statements and issued a reprimand to Coghlan for conduct. the president accepted explanations and the matter was deemed resolved.

Washington Coghlan Wribvesador von Holdenbon White House Sy Department Vanboseadey Navy Department Gatte Capra Cepia Mage de Extremels

Fighting at Apia Reported In Samoan Islands

Advices from Apia dated April 18 describe severe fighting between large bodies of friendly natives and rebels. Casualties were expected to be under twenty with Europeans among the injured.

Auckland Iuel Apia Samoan Islands Anne

Lavelle’s Death Shrouded by Unclaimed Body

Pittsburg April 24 The body of Kid Lavelle colored pugilist who died after a bout with Aen Cavan remains in the morgue unclaimed by relatives or friends Coroner Jesse Mellenry announced he sent word to Cheater Pa where Lavelle was said to have a wife and sister living No wound was found on relatives or friends regarding the burial The coroner held an inquest into Lavelle’s death caused by a knockout from John Cuya mush in a Friday night bout and adjourned the session with several witnesses jailed on underworld charges

Pittsburg Kid Lavelle Aen Cavan Jesse M. Mellenry Lavelle Howdy Colney Moxley Taavelie Mittebhurg

Modern Bluebeard Faces Severn Court Trial

Berlin Ane reports a trial opening for a man accused of murdering his wife and fifteen of her relatives. The indictment includes alleged serial abuse and poisoning, with victims found in the cellar of his home and possibly affecting their children. The case centers on charges of murder and related crimes in a disturbing sequence.

Berlin Ane Tees Hernin Henman Neue

Raleigh to Take Part in Grant Statue Unveiling in Philadelphia

The cruiser Raleigh will participate in the unveiling ceremonies for General U. S. Grant’s statue at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. President McKinley will attend, with a large naval and civic turnout including Mayor Ashbridge and a guard of volunteers. The visit includes a river procession, a banquet, and a reception at the Hotel Walton before attending the Academy of Music event.

Raleigh General U. S&s Grant Fairmount Park Philadelphia McKinley Thureday Altee Street Soetook Ashbridge Con Cis Stokely Delaware River Leagie Islend Navy Yard Casey Navy Yard Coghlan Enien Beague Academy of Music Mmniliians National Guard Ponneviveanhi Ralelen Matines Soilere Leacue New Jersey Mie Vest Lent McKinley Cage

Indictments at Cape May for assault and conspiracy

Cape May April 20 The grand jury indicted Robert Clark Wesley Sharp Elwood Sutton Warren Smith Henry Kalhack Edward Pickering and John Martz for assault and battery and for conspiracy over an October incident involving Parry Anderson. Several witnesses were not indicted and the jurors noted connections among those involved.

Cape May Robert Clark Wesley Sharp Elwood Sutton Warren Smith Henry Kalhack Edward Pickering John Martz Ame Parry Anderson Rome Thare Ous Howe Hidletinenis Ane

Unclear Maritime Arrivals Noted in New York Dispatches

The report lists several ship arrivals including Neondind and Antwern Queens arriving in New York and Queens. It mentions named vessels and routes such as Lahn New York and Werkendam New York with fleeting references to Antwerp Amsterdam Rotterdam ports. The text is garbled with OCR errors, obscuring full details.

New York Claarredried Rich der

Local Dispute Over Farm Land Leads to Altercation

In a small community a confrontation erupted as Mitchell and others attempted to eye farmland. Prank Howard and Al Sonith were involved in the incident aiming to assert property access amid the dispute.

Mitchell S.A Here

Mysterious Transit Inquiry Stuns City Officials

Report from New York highlights a transport fiasco involving Bay Prativleow and Agell S te Third ectigt Caled. The incident centers on a mayoral inquiry into a bus line run by the Muni Vine Peeio Ww and its operator, Tranporto Syiator and Chiu.

Bay Prativleow Agell S New York Syiator Chiu

Delaware bribery cases shake Kent county legislature

Attorney General White presented information to the Kent county land jury on attempted bribery of legislators and tampering with a bill. Indictments cite Representative Mark J. Davie and others for offering bribes to vote for I Edward Ad. Quicke in a U.S. Senate race and tampering with a track bill linked to lottery scheme concerns.

Edward Ad. Qiekke Oigie Phenemian

Dewey Interviewed Amid Warship Ties and Prussian Mention

New York reports quote Admiral Dewey discussing relations with Captain Coxpin and a cable from the USS Compton. He notes no false positions and recalls shared victory with Prince Henry of Prussia, and a German commander suggested by German fleet actions in China.

New York Krwenkne World Manila Dewey Coginhun Cophtin Algiers Cogilan Pring Henry Prussia von Giewiek Chineae

American Alumni Meeting in Philadelphia Welcomes Dignitaries

The American Alumni of the Prippagoods at Home gather in Philadelphia for their annual meeting with Monsignor Martineli and Arch Bishop Ryan hosting a reception. Rev Dr Jammer, Lovellin editor, and many prominent clergy and alumni attend as Lovellin is to be invested tomorrow at the cathedral.

Philadelphia Prippagoods Alm Association Catholic College Inome Uriel I Huatcotter Martineli Pap Ryan Jammer BF Lovellin Ehan Edior Lauchlin Archdiocesan Recting Eine Union Dwar Quigley Huf- Injor Mt Hee Joh Stwinley Fargo N. Ty Tow Mediinn Bertzell Sweeney New York Dewan Cannon Lockport Hew Mount Saing Mary's College Mipinlttsbure James H. Lynch Rew Wl Og Toronto Mow W. RP. Mmorris Canna John Moore St. Augustine Fla

Wade Court of Inquiry Updates On Report Preparation

The Wade court of Inquiry continued preparing its report with little work left unfinished at adjournment. Members reviewed testimony from about 207 witnesses, with testimony spanning about 5 000 pages of typewritten matter. The court plans a lengthy report and will unanimously sustain the administration.

Washington Wade Court of Inquiry Tde

George Mes Trial Proceeds as Defense Closes Arguments

In Canton the closing argument of Mr George's trial began but was adjourned. Prosecutor Pomeroy will resume shortly after 2 PM and expects the jury to be charged after noon recess on Thursday. George sat broken minded as witnesses testified, while the courtroom remained crowded and anxiety spread through spectators in the corridor.

Canton George Pomeripeewan Thueraday Aire Fation

Unable to derive a clear headline from the fragment

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a railway event and a person named Giron but lacks coherent details to identify date place or outcome. The readable bits reference a cylinder head and a wire blowing event near a rail, with unclear roles or results. Further readable text is needed to produce a factual summary.

Bonno Peter Vibe

Unclear fragment reports movement between rooms via pin mom aisle

A garbled passage describes someone moving between rooms and attempting to calm or quiet a situation. Names and places are unreadable, with multiple misspellings obscuring events. The text lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Cigarmaker in Jacobs Case Linked to Bribery Scheme

Lancaster reports new details in the Jacobs case as authorities pursue alleged bribe links involving Aldus Heri Deputy Internal Revenue collectors scour the country for fake stamps. The investigation traces confederate names, past contacts, and a $1000 bribe tied to a gun maneuver.

Aldus Heri

Capital case trials loom as court prep advances

Scanner reads of court filings outline May hearings and defense motions in a prominent lynching case. Reports note pretrial steps, jury selection plans, and prosecutors prepare to present evidence. Local officials emphasize public safety measures and orderly proceedings.

Mazet Committee Reports Raised Power and Purpose

April 26 AMazet Committee in Alkans XL presents majority and minority reports from the Museu ine vestigation committee. The majority seeks expanded investigatory power and a convocation during legislative vacation to aid activity, while the minority calls further inquiry futile and lauds the assembly. The majority report and resolution to empower the committee were adopted 85 to 0.

Alkans Museu

Three Men Killed In Slate Quarry Collapse

In Euston Pennsylvania on April 24 a slate quarry collapse killed three men. Edward Harding and Joseph D German were buried under tons of slate and dirt, their bodies unrecoverable soon after. Aarthird man Don Palin was cut in two, Harding left a widow and one child.

Euston Peon Avex Pen Areyvl Welock Edward Harding Joseph D. German Lot Don Palin Harding

Six Men Burned in Avondale Colliery Explosion

In Firinewth the Avondale colliery explosion injured six miners, with James Gilleapiening and Samuel Ligsd likely fatally hurt. The blast came from gas ignited by a laborer who set fire to gas with his bare hands, wounding four others.

Wilkes-Barre Avondale Firinewth Jmes Gilleapiening Samuel Ligsd

Bodies of Heroes Arrive from Ponce and Guantanamo

The transport Crook arrived with 234 bodies of soldiers and sailors killed in battles in Porto Rico and Cuba. Undertakers on board prepared to remove the remains and ship them home. The ship anchored at Liberty Ostend Bay.

New York United States Crook Ponce Bandigo Guantanamo Porto Rico Cuba Disinter Ehip Bay Ait Literty Ostend

Allentown murder case bogged by garbled plea details

In a confused report the case of Mugatle Gath is linked to the Indare vite hotel killings on Mared tT, with fragmented phrases suggesting a first degree murder charge and unclear statements from Krein and others amid a chaotic transcript.

Allentown Pronk Krowte Mugatle Gath Indare Vite Mared Banal Krein Ferrell

Harrisburg Court Hears Pardon Request in Murder Case

The Harrisburg court heard a pardon petition today for Wirebwek of Largewaier under Sentero charged with the death of landlord David Bo Landis, president of the Coan ortoga National Bank. The defense urged sanity and aruged timing, while prosecutors and local residents push for execution review.

Harrisburg Tauil Sentero Mary Pardensa David Bo Landis Coan Ortoga National Bank Tie Altege Leiter Brown Anthony McGiowan Albewelenus James Kagan Corneilis W. Bhew Surquehanna Pivotal Pheetdbrnagern Dauthin Dee Hell Susquehanna Kagan Shew

Dinner honoring Senator Frye in New York at Walnet-Astoria

A grand testimonial dinner in New York hosted by major trade groups honored Senator Frye from Maine. Attendees included prominent figures from the Cotton Exchange, Chamber of Commerce, and marine boards, with remarks praising his efforts for New York Harbor and national industrial interests.

New York Senaor Willem Plese Maine fonImieron Wal- Quet-Astoria Neon New York City Wwe Dia Horber Exchaynee Cotton, Exchange Homber of Commerce Gaard Marine Mindemweriters Natioval Lowel Maphoe Baker West Dwerved Fron Willeryt Exowlie Senator Tse Wiliam Abe Ninian Tineevelt Ogee Prye OW. Ambrine Tol Reuters Barhbor W. Bayard Otting Thomas Co Piatt Aluine Wade Senibor Frye

Traction Interests Sold to Eastern Capitalists

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on April 16 investors from New York Philadelphia and eastern capitals acquired control of the Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Company. The entire capital stock changed hands and the new owners plan to reorganize and run the line with improved equipment and service.

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Eastern Capitalists Wilkes Barre Wilke Hare and Wyoming Valley ‘Traction Company New York Philidelphia Heston

Quarantine Physicians Note Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text references quarantine physicians and medical relief, with unclear names and locations. The legible parts mention physicians and relief efforts but lack concrete events, dates, or institutions. The item appears as a damaged notice or column fragment from a historical newspaper page.

fragmentary notice hints at obituaries and events

The readable bits reference obituaries and local notices involving named individuals and places. Details are incomplete but imply small community notices and memorials with scattered names and events.

Filipinos Break Through at Calumpit First Time Use of Artillery

Cable dispatches report heavy fighting at Calumpit with Filipinos employing artillery for the first time. American forces under General Lawton face determined resistance. two American deaths and seven wounded as Washington receives updates on positions and river crossings.

Calumpit Lawton Otia Washington Amerhains Gieneral Hale

Weather Forecast For Wreindidortane Area

A forecast for the region shows wet conditions and windy weather. Forecasters expect showers and gusty winds across Were Fen and nearby coastal zones with unsettled skies through the period.

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