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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1899

Page

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Filipinos Seek Peace Talks With General Otis

April reports from Manila describe Filipino officers under a flag of truce meeting General Otis and General MacArthur to press for a cessation of hostilities to allow a peace settlement. The envoys, Manuel Arquelimes and Jose Bernal,Representatives of Aguinaldo, were escorted to Manila for discussions.

Manila Magiel Atuwues Tesee Jose Bormail Lunia MacArthur Nunila Oace Manuel Arquelimes Joce Bernal Otis Lung Aguinalao Tiliobie Kansas Malions McArthur Oleide Siaden General Otis Jacob G. Schurman Philippine Commission Charles Nby Wiie Rapidy Dliedtenant Sladen Mijor Millony Orie

Aguinaldo’s Scheme Seen as Army Cloak for Congress

Manila reports Aguinaldo appears to use the army as a cover to push a Filipino government policy through a conference. Observers note insurgent leaders face internal dissension while some hope a conference could reveal terms, with war continuing as negotiators seek leverage. A Filipino proclamation, signed by Mandini, claims U.S. ratification of cessions under the Paris treaty was pressed by Spain’s exit.

Manila Aguinvido Pulplaw Conarest General Oils Agwitaldo Menna Mandini Camasdes Mokiley Felands Paris Ceomion

End in sight in Philippine insurrection says Otis report

Washington April 28 army and navy officials say the end of the uprising is near after General Otis telegraphed that Aguinaldo has begun to seek surrender. The message notes Calumple and MacArthur’s river crossing, modest casualties, and pressures on Spanish and allied forces. Secretary Alger heads west for a ten day trip as negotiations continue.

Washington Navy Otis Aguinaldo Alger Peice Santiago Manila Rio Grandle Hiv MacArthur FBI Funse Fen Cra Wheaton Han Irene Monin Lawton Angit Calumple Iitedn Tyguls Washington Regiment

Feeble Filipino Resistance in Calumpit

Manila April 28. Filipino defenders at Calumpit offered weak resistance while General Luna’s brigade charged onto the field from Muñcabelles. American rifles mowed down attackers as the Montana regiment pursued a retreating train, leaving several dead on the track and wounded behind.

Manila Calumpit Luna Muacabeles Montana Ohrilly

Heat, hunger, and fierce fighting mark Philippine campaign

American troops under Gen. MacArthur faced extreme heat and supply challenges as they fought insurgents along the Pusie river and at Tasgaly. Washington regiment with Twelfth Regulars engaged in jungle combat, suffering two killed and ten wounded while rebels tested American lines with shells and a river-stake tactic.

Funston Kansas Regiment San Fernando MacArthur Tagbag Washington Regiment Tasgaly Twelfth Seculara Pusie

Casualties Reported by Adjutant General from Olle List

General Olle transmits casualty details from Washington and several state posts. The report records multiple soldiers wounded or killed in action with varying degrees of injury, listing names, ranks, units, and affected body parts. Most entries indicate first Washington and First Montana Mohile units among others.

Woods Robert Hovey Sidney O. Dickinson Abel Nelson Chewk William EK. Howard Thigis Sherman T. Sheppard Edward Curley Gen. A. Chirk Arthur H. Hills Georgy W. Howes Anuls M. Cantain Willen T Hizhop Seargeant AL Woolworth Tt. Winyard EL I. Whittiker Li A. Torry M. Henry Morrison South Dakota Chas, I. Hutter Hmuamnon HM. Buck Montana Moyator John RR. Milles Ambrew Jonsen James Tierney Rh Schulle Scaip John Kirley

New York Solons Adjourn Sine Die In Quiet Session

Albany April 24 New York legislature adjourned sine die with little drama. Key actions included forming a committee to probe alleged corruption in county and municipal offices and passage of bills enabling New York City rapid transit by underground railroad and extending civil service coverage to more offices. The tax rate stands at 2.49, the highest since 1916.

Albany N. J New York Senate

Lancaster Protest Proposes Protest at Convention

Lancaster April 23 school directors con compassed views on cutting the public school appropriation by Governor Stone and aim to pass a protest resolution at the triennial convention next Tuesday. They urge other districts to join in and seek action to elect county superintendents at the event.

Lancaster Stone T Ia

Longtime Lackawanna Western Railroad Treasurer Retires

In New York April, PFiedurick PL. trite. bony, longtime treasurer of the Lackawanna and Western Railway Company for twenty five years, realigns to take effect June. Mr Git. bony retires for a rest, and will go abroad in the summer or early autumn.

New York

Death sentence for Lorenge Prioria for murder

New York on April 3 a death sentence was pronounced by Judge Joelius Fitameratd on Lorenge Prioria for the murder of Vincente Gatayweo. Prioria is to die in the electric chair during the week beginning June 11.

New York Joelius Fitameratd Lorenge Prioria Vincente Gatayweo

Hogan Beats Daugherty In Eight Rounds Victory

Tommy Hogan of Jy eo burg defeated Jack Daugherty of Ojn einnath in eight rounds. The referee halted the bout, securing Hogan a clear win tonight at the Crystal Club.

Mneinnath Crystal Club Tommy Hogan Jy Eoburg Jack Daugherty Ojneinnath

Raleigh Crew Takes Part In Grant Monument Ceremonies

Captain J W Coghlin and Commander W Phelps of the cruiser Raleigh witnessed a King’s National league game between Philadelphia and Keeton teams in Philadelphia on April 26. About 6 000 spectators cheered the naval heroes after the match as players from both clubs lined the box and paid tribute with three cheers. The event ended with the Raleigh contingent being surrounded by supporters.

Philadelphia J. W. Coghlin W. P. Phelps Raleigh Devey King Keeton Manta Heroes Chaptain Coghlin Phelps Roge

Mrs George Acquitted In Canton Murder Trial

The jury found Mrs. George not guilty of murder in the 1910 Canton case after twenty three hours of deliberation. She smiled as the verdict was read and planned to visit her mother in Hanoverton before deciding her future.

Wanton Mrs. George George Saxton Conrad Melhanes Lioelork Hotel Manoverton Atorney Canton Pittsburg

Jury Finds Brain Blood Clot Caused Boxer's Death

Pittsburg April 28 The Coroner jury concludes Tucker Townsend alias Kid Lavelle died from a brain clot after a blow by John Cavanaugh in a prize fight at Home Stew last Friday. It recommends banning prize fights in the county as grand jury awaits manslaughter action against principal Cavanaugh and aides Mason Coates Kennedy Kerwin Moseley Bennett Henninger all granted bail except Moreley and Coates.

Pittsburg Ita Tucker Towsend Kid Lavelle Lavelle John Cavanaugh Jamex Mason John Coates Edward

Pennsylvania Mailrow Company earnings report for three months

Philadelphia April 2 report on the earnings and expenses of the Pennsylvania Mailrow Company for the three months ending March 1 14 shows net earnings up 15 600 with gross income rising For three months gross earnings increased by 247 400 and net earnings rose by 10 900 Adjustments include operating costs and other expenditures across directly operated lines and related divisions.

Philadelphia Pennsyylvania Mailrow Monnaylvaniia Railroad Uno Eninge Korinike Gros Carninis MacTele

Local Health Officials Probe Pontiac Worker For Notable Case

A colored man in the poorer section of Stovtion employed by the Pennsylvania Pie company was examined by Dr. FE Jones of Harriehure. He was found to have no well developed case of smallpox. Dolphin County officials and Steelton health measures were mentioned as part of the precaution.

Haurviehure Atril Pr FE Jones Harriehure Steelton

McKinley Visits Cruiser Raleigh in Philadelphia Harbor

President McKinley and party visit the cruiser Raleigh off the Delaware River a salute rises as he inspects the ship. Secretary Long lauds the Navy and the crew of Manila Bay. the excursion continues to Cramp's yard before returning to the Bellevue and departing for New York.

Manila Long New York Philadelphia McKinley Bellevue Delaware River Washington Admiral Casey League Island Navy Yard Raleigh Phelps Coghtin Coghlan President Aire Olympia Captain Coghlan Manila Bay United States United States Navy Spain Hin Alabama Mre. Gage

Arrivals Highlight a Patchwork of Ports and Names

Ships arrive at multiple ports including New York Queenstown and Liverpool with crews and destinations such as Nantes Genoa and Naples. The fragmentary list mentions vessels Campania Lacanis Sante and Livareut Genow with origin phrases like Thurmburg Clotiewidh and Ponta Ferraria-Pumied.

New York Murat Bismarck Thurmburg Imbrian Liverpool Spaarmadam Rotterdam Vin Boules Ponta Ferraria Pumied Aller Nantes Genoa Queenstown Campania Lacanis Livareut Sante Vie Owwraitar Naples

Washington War Department casualty totals to April

A war department statement shows 14 killed and 10 wounded in the Philippines from February to April 2, with a total in that period.

Wuaabington War Department Philippines

Weather Indications Today in Fair Warmth

In today’s bulletin the weather outlook predicts fair skies and warm conditions. No significant storms are expected across the region.

Hearing of Stamp Agents in Philadelphia Trial

The hearing of former U S District Attorney Ellery P diieham and ex Assistant D A Harvey K Newitt in a counterfeiting sting ended as bail was raised from 10000 to 490000 each. Witnesses, including William J Kendry and William McManus, testified on payments and movements of Secret Service agents as investigators pressed details of the alleged conspiracy.

Philadelphia United States Ellery P. Diieham Harvey K. Newitt Secret Service William J. McManus Edmunds Yestering United States Circuit Boel William T. Kendry William JS. McManne Newitt McManus Sard Wee Gieage Sipple Annie Ranck Lancaster Frederick W. Griffin Long Distance John Summin John B. Wilkie Secret Service Division United States Treasury William Burne W William Flinn Owen A. L. Shields Jetrick Beck Meir Lubed Siites Disteien Ingham Jimes Dok Thie Clie Mt. Grundy Balstol Keoma T. Newitt Mary Gelaer

Cissy Loftus Granted Absolute Divorce

New York April 2 Mrs Justin Henthy McCarthy known as Loties Loftus was granted a divorce from her husband the former actor Iriel Jonder. The divorce was issued by Justice Beeber on the report of the referees who found undue intimacy with a woman not disclosed in the case. Mies Loftus married in for she was VF sitter whi

New York Justin Henthy McCarthy Ley Loties Lwr Busiand Akomene del Pea Fons Iriel Jonder Tastee Biever Supreme Court McCarthy Henry T. Sloane Atul Desele A. Shawn Justice Stover Jeole Kmile Eleanor Sloane Slows Ma. Sloane Peliont Jeesie A. Hiogne Henry T. Slogne Geveriwich Walter M. Barrows Washington Richie Rowland Mir Plotmont Hemont Kentucky Ole Danight Belmont Sloane Childrens Wiese Thit Willian le Torner Maren i Tial Mra Blowte Eltlaer

Governor Reappoints William Rusch to Four-Year Term

In Harecehunm on April 2 Governor Atane fodur agpninee Dr 2 ML Lawather of Bogperee announced the removal of 9g member OF UO state whaters or a mising bound io Pr MA Kirk of Hellefonie. Rusch of Johnstown was reappointed for a four year term.

Harecehunm Atane Fodur Agpninee ML Lawather Bogperee Ioe Kirk Hellefonie Vhe Covernor Glio William Rusch Johnstown

Tornado devastates Kirksville as several die

A cyclone cut a 200 foot wide by one mile long path through eastern Kirksville Missouri, destroying homes and killing many. Rescuers searched ruins for hours as flames broke out, with dozens of bodies named and more feared dead. Countless injured remain missing amid widespread destruction.

Kirksville Ale Theneh

Weather Forecast for Batunlay and Nearby

April 1 forecast for Weellinton. Partly cloudy with a warm spell expected Saturday. Sunday shows warmer conditions with fresh easterly winds.

Weellinton Batunlay Fale Sateriiay

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