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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

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Yellow fever scare prompts Fort Monroe move and Newport News quarantine

Fort Monroe garrison to be moved north as a yellow fever outbreak grows. Newport News enforces quarantine measures with armed police and river patrols while Hampton tightens controls near the Soldiers Home.

Fort Monroe North Norfolk Navy Yard National Soldiers Newport News Hampton Tangton Elisabeth County Warwick County Mampton

Disease at Soldiers' Home Raises Quarantine in Hampton

Washington reports 37 fever cases and seven deaths at the Soldiers' Home in Hampton Virginia with one new case today. Dr Waeding directs hospital efforts and tight quarantine to prevent spread. Phoebus town sanitation improves amid ongoing precautions.

Washington Soldiers Hampton Cine New Case Dr. Waedin Jordon Phoebus

yellow fever fears ease at Hampton Soldiers' Home

Norfolk officials report subsiding alarm over numerous yellow fever cases at the Hampton Soldiers' Home. Precautions remain strict, with guards surrounding the site. No cases in Norfolk, Newport News, or Old Point Comfort. travelers barred from stopping at Norfolk to quarantine.

Norfolk Hampton Werona Newport News Ol Point Comfort Old Point St In Newport Newa

Newport News Chronicle Fourth Day Ends After Intense Excitement

In Newport News Virginia after four days of intense excitement crowds dispersed as organizers declared the event complete. Officials reported positive reception and thanked participants and volunteers for a safe celebration.

Newport News

Yellow fever outbreak shocks Hampton and nearby towns

Hampton Virginia July 11 reports a yellow fever discovery at the soldiers home sparking mass departures. A special train carried about 200 guests from Old Point Comfort while Photbus business slows and Chesapeake and Ohio suspends service to the city.

Hampton Old Point Comfort Photbus Chesapeake and Ohio Cfty

Quarantine Efforts to Stop Yellow Fever Spread

Philadelphia reports state quarantine authorities are taking every precaution to prevent yellow fever from spreading from the National Soliered Home near Harliton Virginia. The quarantine physician visited Marcus Hook to consult with deputies and the state board will travel to New York to inspect the port facility. A biological department operates at Marcus Frank to check vessel conditions.

Philadelphia Harlipton Marcus Hook Delaware River New York Dotr Marcus Frank

Much Wedded Man Comes to Grief

Chicago July 1. Martin Dot, said to have married six women, most alive, was arrested here today. Police allege Dot as Henry Doessney in Wheeling disposed of mortgaged goods and later married a Milwaukee worker who died, leaving her property to Dot then known as Prd Woh. His arrest ends a turbulent matrimonial career with further ties to Milwaukee and Chicago.

Chicago Martin Dot Detz Wheeling W. Va Henry Doessney Marr Dot Milwaukee Maximlians Sport Chitazo Migabeth Lehmidt Carolina Schneider Doty Prd Hila Wee South Side

Burrows Questions US Philippine Policy After Manila Visit

In a post interview Burrows criticizes the president for sending more troops to the Philippines. He argues this may not establish US authority and notes limited gains north of Manila with larger conflicts to the south. He urges a clear objective before expanding force and supports continuing the effort for peace.

Washington Tuly v Trurows Michiguey Thnttermiew Manila

France and Paraguay Friendly Preview

Ambiguous note suggests a diplomatic or sports context between France and Paraguay. Mentions TaWinoe Ayres and a miner figure, with unclear actions and titles. The passage is fragmented and lacks verifiable details for a definitive headline or summary.

France Paraguay TaWinoe Ayres Pfregeh Bitotus Paragiay

Deaths of a Day in Washington and Atlantic City

Kate Chase Sprague widow of a Rhode Island governor and daughter of a governor of Ohio died at Edgewood Washington after a liver and kidney illness. Dr Daniel Brinton Brinton of Philadelphia died in Atlantic City after a long illness. Brinton, a Civil War medical director and scholar, was born in Chester County and educated at Yale and Jefferson.

Washington Kate Chase Sprague Rhode Island Ite Batman J.hase Oho United States United States Supreme Court Edgewood Milo Freekitne Atlantic City N. J Daniel Garton Brinton Brinton Wentehomter Pun Dr. Brin Byvleto Anericaine de France

Filipinos suffer another defeat in Negros action

Manila reports Sixth Infantry clash with rebel forces at Bilalaynos on Negros with no American casualties though eleven rebels killed. Calamba engagement on Laguna de Bay lasts an hour with Filipinos driven back. two American soldiers dead and six wounded. Grant transport sails for U S with 481 Idaho, 40 North Dakota, 274 Wyoming troops aboard.

Manila Calamba Laguna de Bay Hall Sixth Infantry Simpson Bilalaynos Negroes Grant United States Idaho North Dakota Wyoming

Striking Inmates Demand Hall Suspension At Philadelphia

Strikers at a Pennsylvania workers’ home threaten to withhold labor amid disputes with Superintendent H H J Hall. They cite management issues and demand Hall’s suspension while requesting higher board wages and back pay. A meeting adopted resolutions detailing grievances and called for managerial action ahead of Thursday managers’ review.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Om Sitike HH. J. Hail Leewuse Superiniemdune Hall

Receiver's Sale Confirmed in Porteville Iron and Steel Case

Porteville Penn July 3 Jinige Reohrel confirms the sale by receiver Atkinson on July 13 of the real estate fixtures and personal property of the Porteville Iron and Steel Company to F B Brown of Philadelphia for 27 500 exclusive of book account and first prune of 500 Brown agrees to the condemnation

Porteville, Pa Jinige Reohrel Atkinson Potteville Iron and Sieel Company Ff. BB. Brown Philadelphia Mr. Brown

Threshing Engine Explosion Kills Several in Detroit

A threshing machine engine exploded near Big Prairie, Detroit, today killing Charles Maight Alpha Haight Charles Crabtree George Overly Cewil Priest and Haymount Howe. Witness Evans and George Klaight were severely injured.

Detroit Mich Big Pratrie Charles Maight Alpha Haight Charles Crabtree George Overly Cewil Priest Haymount Howe Evans George Klaight

Uncle Sam's Cash Account Deficit for July Reported

Washington July 1 The monthly Statement of government receipts and expenditures shows a July deficit of about 4 518 000 with total receipts near 48 049 419 from internal revenue customs and miscellaneous and expenditures around 50 879 000 Internal revenue is up about 2 000 000 and customs about 1 000 000 more than July 1908.

Washington Tor

Amherst tragedy ends in murder and arson

In Amherst Massachusetts on a July evening an Indian graduate named Eugene Paki phiter killed Edith Morrell age 17 at the Morrell home in Booth Amherst. After the shooting he set buildings on fire and then killed himself. Edith died a short time later. police searched for the assailant in nearby woods.

Amherst Mass Eugene Paki Phiter Doo Carlisle Edith Morrell J. FP. Morrell Booth Amherst

Strike Declared by Boiler Makers and Ship Builders

In a New York special meeting the Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders District declared a strike across Atlantic seaboard shops that refused wage relief. Over 1,500 workers expected to stop reporting for duty in Manhattan Brooklyn Port Richmond Green Point Hoboken Jersey City Elizabethport Havonne and nearby shipyards with thousands more affected in related trades.

New York Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders Atlantic Seaboard Stelke Manhattan Brooklyn Port Hichmond Green Point Hoboken Jersey City Elizabethport Havonne Tomers Ylhiekeriths Sream Hoilermakers

Mercer County Traction Plans Princeton Trolley Line

The Mercer County Traction Company forms to extend the trolley from Lawrenceville to Princeton, using private land and eminent domain where needed. Opposition stems mainly from Princeton University residents, though the line would connect with Lawrenceville.

Trenton Trenton Street Railway Company Princeton Mercer County Traction Company Lawrenneville Lawrenceville Princeton University

Unclear 19th Century Dispatch on Regional Loyalties

Fragmentary telegraph dispatch reports shifting regional loyalties in the republic. It claims the eastern portion favors Santaes and nominates Sidro Lavery as the sole candidate for the city dogey, while the rest of the country supports Mon Juan.

Bayt Dominga Juan Sidro Sintaes

Washington letter hints new war leadership plans

An informant states Mr Moot advised Secretary Alger of a planned visit to Washington to assume control of the war department. General Alger is said to depart for Michigan at 1.4, signaling a shift in command duties.

Washington Moot Alger Woslington

Fire in the Notch Destroys Bangor Frame House

A two story frame dwelling in Bangor’s Notch area was consumed by fire at about 1 a.m. The home, owned by John Murphy, was reportedly fully involved before neighbors sounded the alarm. No injuries are mentioned.

Bangor John Murphy

Boxing match report from Chemung County arena describes B-round open

The report notes fighters Kimira and Mike Duress sparring in a B round at a Chemung County athletic event. The referee and judge are listed for the bout, with Donovan credited for the outcome after a sequence of early rounds.

Kimira Scrantion Amike Duress Koohouter Chemung Counts Ely Donovan

Steamship Movements

Liverpool arrivals include Wmbila and Servia bound for New York. Antwerp arrivals show Mrieslaind and Eclly-Paswed sailing for Rotterdam and then New York.

Liverpool Wmbila New York Balled Servia Antwerp Biewmer Rotterdam Motterdam

Admiral Dewey En Route Back From Trieste Visit

Admiral Dewey spent the day at the Motel De La Ville in Trieste with Magetyy aboard the Olympia. He plans to return to the ship tomorrow and resume waiting in the afternoon.

Trieste Dewey Motel de la Ville Olympia Exincate

Boycott Grows as Factor in Railroad Strike Turmoil

In Cleveland and other cities, the boycott spreads through the Big Consolidated system. Union leaders say the action will widen, affecting all lines and properties tied to President Everett. Officials predict collapse of the movement within days, while strikers press for a broader impact. A Hawley verdict finds killing unprovoked. Hotel Garfork owner refuses strike leaders’ demand to oust management.

Cleveland Big Consolidated Micid Cedar Avenue Lelate Tenry Fiverett Radder Axtine Bion Ralph P Hawley Henry Corn¢gwell Hawley Exeter Kawley Garfork Doughliasa

Unclear Morning News Briefs Ill fit

General-Secretary Alger reply to Charttet to the London Times. Vilipinos Love Again. Boycott an Important Factor in Cleveland Strike. Measures to wipe out Yellow Fever at Hampton Roads. Local news and letters, Scranton items, and railroad dispatches featured.

Alger Repliew London

Cleveland Strike Continues As Company Stands Firm

Cleveland July 1 The Ble Consolidated street railway company shows no change in policy toward the strike. President Everett says no settlement is planned and the company is expanding to new workers while discharging those not needed. Strikers assert public support and optimism for victory.

Cleveland Ble Consolidated Street Railway Company Everett Goloe

Grand Circuit Races Opens At Chimabos Track

The Grand Circuit opened on clear weather with fast track conditions and three races on the card. The day’s feature was the 2:08 pace purse of 2,000 won by Abbot in straight heats, while Wandering Jew led the field in the later heats before fading. seconds and fourth-place money went to Fairview and Shadeen respectively.

Chimabos Abbot Nagle Plindgon Tok Seo Mio Pot Line Caen Bol Fitzelmaie Fairview Wandering Jew Siigalenn Thyishod Motwne Chmens Bay

Bradner Divorce Suit Filed in Newark Court

Maiva A. Bradner sues Frank Ff. Bradner for divorce and alimony in chancery court charging infidelity. A Newark school teacher is named as co respondent. Married in 17h, the couple has two children. Petitioner says the husband earns 6000 to 7000 dollars yearly and holds substantial property.

Trenton Frank Ff. Bradner Newark Court of Chancery Twday Maiva A. Bradner Bradner Breadners Mee Bradner Cas

American challenger wins Begwanhoke cup race

The American opponent defeated Constante in the second contest of a thirteen race series. The 12 mile event on Friday featured Jorval, Que, Glencairn JIT, Cotelinee and Canatian defense eroof with an American victory in the second heat.

Jorval Que Duty Glencairn Cotelinee

Sits of Fort Reid Marked

A large dark eraniie erone marking the min of the old lodlat fort on Kort Keid was unveiled this evening with ceremonies. The marker was presented by the Hugh Wittle ohipter of the Dug tors of the American Revolution.

Hak Lodlat Kort Keid Hugh Wittle Ohipter Dugtors

Bontry Levee Mi Contest Postponed Indefinitely

A local event, the Bontry Levee Mi contest, set for tonight, has been postponed indefinitely due to police interference. No further details were provided by authorities.

Levee Dixon

England Admires Yankee Transport Designs

A Washington dispatch reports the War Department may request copies of American army transport designs and plans. British observers praise U S ships for comfort and sanitation in Manila deployments, noting efficient beds, messes, and showers. The U S now operates twenty one transports including hospital ships, with experts claiming cost savings justify the fleet.

Washington War Department Beitiel Grant Sheridan al Sherman Manila Wayo Siex Canal Huntieh Westbyaltar Malta Home Government Great Britain United States Terts Department March Maoking Hirdsaye

Mexican mining firm with 7 million capital formed in Trenton

The Mexcan company with authorized capital of seven million dollars was incorporated in Trenton to operate Jewt and other mines in the republic. The capital stock comprises preferred and common shares with redemption features. Named officers include Charles J. Nollese, J. Peas, and others from New York and Chicago.

Trenton No J Mexcan Republic of Mextos Siso Conmion Tewne Charles J. Nollese Ethingles J. Peas New Yards Gchearege iHok Chicago Chais M. Clark New Brunswick

Admi ralty suit in Ohio disputed funds

Wasitilogion sues William Sampaon in the Superior court over a pial in a distelit ary limbba. The suit concerns money owed to the Nort Aliant association. The matter mirrors a similar claim recently filed by Adlintinn Diewey in the same court.

Admiradt William Sampaon Limba Ohio Adlintinn Diewey

Quarrel Ends in Death in Kentucky Mountain Fight

In Lether County Kentucky two men engaged in a long running dispute. They met on a mountain road and both drew revolvers. William Amaelinoodster shot his uncle and killed him, then fatally wounded his challenger Hila Shetdin, who died at the scene.

Knoxville Joly Leteher County Talay William Elond Satine

Postmaster General Smith Joins Presidential Tour Plans

Washington reports Postmaster General Mark Earl Smith travels to join President Meintey or Lake Champlain for a week work, then to oversee another task involving Alexandra Hoy, details sketchy but indicating a presidential engagement and administrative duties.

Washington Mark Eamory Smith Thyis Preeitent

Aussie Marshall defeats Allen in brisk mile race

Jerry Marshall of Australia beat Bob Allen of Boston in a controversial mile event. Milly Matitone of New York failed to finish, while Leni Spotting and George Edworie officiated. Monsen reportedly broke the mile record in 1 minute and 60 miles at Bo o'eluck, with H C Gieree of Minneapolis holding the former mark.

Jerry Marshall Australia Bob Allen Boston Milly Matitone New York Fuddiie Onnolly St. Joting Tonfelt Pigey George Edworie Tuny Mitthewe Tui Evelyn Neocon Sumtiay Mening Aoe Bo O'Eluck Browkiye Hintino H.C. Gieree Minneapolis

Alger Defends Volunteer Officers and Appointments

The article reports Secretary Alger defending how volunteer officers were chosen, noting most were appointed by state governors and that money and equipment for the army were adequate. He argues staffing was not favoritism but a mixture of regular and civil life officers, with most commanders proven competent.

Secretary of War Arius Velanteer Coffeenst Piibenod Alltel Tae Smd OH Elvil Hfe

Weather Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with light winds in the eastern region. Temperatures are expected to reach moderate highs and cool nights across Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with no precipitation indicated.

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