Spain Hails Surrender Debate at Court Martials
The second session of court martials for General Tort and Pareja reviewed their surrender of Santiago de Cuba to American forces. Testimony showed defections, lack of defense, and high officials including Captain General Blanco approving continued capitulation as troops faced starvation and battle setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral
Paveja
Toral
Blanco
Madrid
Tort
Pareja
Santiago de Cula
Gortivon
Santiago de Culw
Ben
Washington
Shatter
Nimeelf
Sanatiage de Cina Hioneral
Santiage de Cuba
Tle
Stelegium
Fink
City Councilmen Held In Contempt For Refusal
Justice Fitzgerald in the supreme court found councilmen Poley Enel Murphy Boron Roth Wie Prone Level Movie Conke Cweeldy Gowlwin Onkles Wl Hames Murty guilty of contempt for defying a mandamus writ. They were fined 100 dollars each and ordered to comply with the court. The ruling arises from their refusal to authorize issuance of city funds as instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fpsterer- Eld
Ppeme
Poley
Enel
Murphy
Boronroth
Wie
Prone
Level
Movie
Conke
Cweeldy
Gowlwin
Onkles
Hames
Murty
Justion Fitegerald
Terion
Strong Ticket Named by Dauphin County Republicans
Dauphin County Republicans meet in Harrisburg and nominate by acclamation for county offices: Jude John HW Welc sheriff John 8 Ret reconter Edward 2% Gros s county commissioners Charles FH Smith and John W Miebier county theater Arch C1 Knkles regimer of Wills 1 FL Pekineons ciewitiar of the ne Joseph WH Woodley county audi rs Edwards Kieley WH Buck Bilik. State delegates elected EK 8 Ketper Charles BE Shope and M L Horshoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dauphin
Jude
John HW
Welc
John
Edward
Gross County
Charlow FH. Smith
John W. Miebier
Arch
Knkles
Obscure United States case on trolley power dispute
A partial OCR note describes a legal matter in which the government or court restrains a power company from taking a patent hold or action related to electric streetcar operations. The fragment mentions entities such as Holwag electric light and power, and a General Viewtrin company, in a context of restraining actions around patent ownership and trolley systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrenten
Winkpatriel
Gay
Sates Obouiy
al Wiewtrin Compans Weninnt Holwagectric Licht Ai Power Company
Fiivera) Electric Company
Italian suspect held on charge of embezzling client funds
A man identified as Olaszson from l-Colwhoun is arrested on a charge of embezzling funds belonging to his clients. Reported losses are estimated to be over $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaszson
Aug
Colwhoun
Uncle Sam's Ledger Shows Debt and Cash Balance
The monthly public debt statement dated July 21, 1809 reports total debt of 1,101,087,671 with a month rise of 5,007,490 and a net cash balance of 270,844,107 after liabilities and miscellaneous certificates. It lists cash by category including gold and silver holdings and notes serious accounting distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aum L
Treasury
Yellow fever cases rise at Hampton Phoebus Piney Bus
Washington reports three new yellow fever cases at the soldiers home in Hampton and one death. Surgeon General Wyman coordinates with Dr Wiedin as the outbreak grows to forty cases with eight fatalities. Vickers notes two cases and one death in Hampton, while Pine Bus sees three cases linked to soldiers, two of whom are old soldiers, quarantined after medicals confirm yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hampton
Wyman
Wiedin
Sterntwre
Futgein Vickers
Tleme
Sternberg
Vickery
Ty Tim
Norfolk
Pinebus
Joseth Minsthy
White
Ida
Oldlert
Phoebus
NEW LINE TO PITTSBURG
Lyons Aug 1 The New York and Western Railroad Company proposes a route easing a line from Macedon to Perkinsville via Wasine and Conarigokered passing Treen Honeove and Copesia lakes. Consolidation of several railroad elements prevents a direct West Shore to Pittsburg connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poerkinsville
Stubla County
Sever
Velems
Matadow
West Shore
Pittsburg
Leesville shooting ends in fatality at Burke's Forty
In Leesville Georgia Aus traders say Willian Jae shot and killed Jerry Fowler at Burke's Forty twenty miles west of town. The case grew from a prior magistrate court suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
Aus
Willian Jae Relte
Jerry Fowler
Hilt
Burke's
Tventy
Here
Magistrates Mill
Vuivolin Wor Ohventat
Miles Make a Call at Arlington Hotel
General Miles and Secretary Root met at the Arlington hotel in Washington on an August 1 call. Details are limited but the meeting linked Miles with high level Army and War Department discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weehington
Miles and
Eat
Root Ida Wf. Lotnoon
Ariington Hotel
Pacer Puteh Leads Racing Notes at Colm
Sporting notes report Puteh the great pacer winning a 20 000 tie and W. Mills from Bowron in Hy won a dash at Colmb for 20 000. Hannon the bicyclist sets a 120 miles in 8 hours 20 minutes. Canadian Ghencalin FEL and Cons stones race Seawankalha cup. WMencairn wins by five minutes five seconds. Ace shines in S10 pure heat a standout of the grand circuit at Colimb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morks
Colm
Hd Mills
Bowron
Dolnetown
Marko
Haneon
Minneeapolie
Hannon
Vogtorduse
Wmencairn
Tires
Olencairn
Colimbue
Werstenig
Wis Peel
Fight at Calamba Warms as Rebels Attack Ca lamba
Manila August 1 The Calamba engagement near Lake read key position as 1 000 insurgents entrenched resisted General Hall's force. Lieutenant Love was wounded, an insurgent commander killed, and insurgents retreated after a volley met by American fire. American casualties include one killed and twenty wounded with sixteen insurgents dead. Morong garrison remains loyal to Calam gha amid further insurgent raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Calamba
Read
Hall
Malbur
Mijoy Weltenberger
Twenty-first Infantry
Hamilton
Love
Equity Brave
Tenches
Calambo
Inite
Morong
Calangha
Taytar
Enlisted Volunteers Rejoin Western Islands Forces
Volunteers in the western theaters have reenlisted under new terms after reorganizations in the Philippines. Major units include infantry and support elements, with adjutant generals coordinating transport and deployment as aging men and new recruits consolidate ranks.
English Artist’s Lament on Military Supply Failures
A chronicler laments official neglect and rough treatment by authorities. The account recalls British expeditions and criticizes transport gaps that leave troops starved and dependent on improvised food via a broken supply chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Manila
Nav Town
Filipinos on the Run Assertion From a Returned Soldier
R F Worse of Moevaland reports that Filipino forces are scattered and in retreat under General Otis and General Otte. The veteran claims Aguinaldo’s army dwindles, praises Otis’s end to the war, and says thousands have surrendered to American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Filllpino
Preliminary report shows revenue for fiscal year ends
The document from the finance commission outlines total internet revenue for the year ending June 3, with receipts totaling 9.60 and 74 cents over the year. It notes the overall financial position and expected collections for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miner killed in premature blast at Elven Cowan colliery
In Bhenanlah Pennsylvania on August 1 a laborer named Dum ehok died from a premature blast at Elven Cowan colliery. Miner Da val Wall also died in the incident while another worker was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhenanlah
Tivorge Dumehok
Odd
Elven Cowan
Daval Wall
Myrtiod
Mob hangs man in Forrest County over alleged assault
A mob hanged Solomon Jones near Forrest County after an alleged attempt to assault a young white woman. Authorities reported the extrajudicial killing as the incident drew swift attention from state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgava
Ala
Solomon Jones
Negra
Forrest
County
Republican Mayor Responds to Detroit Jubilee Invite
Mayor Malyter of Taltimore, a Republican, received a letter from Detroit Mayor Maybury inviting him to a Democratic Jubilee on Ave 10. The reply thanks Maybury but notes an error about political status and defers acceptance until further notice.
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Taltimore
Aug
Malyter
Tepublican
Maybury
Detroit
Mich
Ave
Carter Harrigan
Chicles
Fatal Hallstead Shooting Near Mitchell House
Byron Cont of Tallefead was fatally shot tonight by Nate Crandall in an incident described as accidental. Crandall, in a wagon, and a group of boys were fooling around when a shot fired hitting Cook In the allotment, who died at 10 pm. Crandall and his son were placed under arrest. an inquest is set for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clap
Crandall
Samoan political stalemate amid annexation talks
In Apia Samoa July 26 delegates of the Samoan Commission report agreement on a tripartite administration and elected leaders. Malietoa party members push for annexation and frame the question as choosing between United States or other powers. Dr Self allegedly resigns as resident, sparking a dispute over authority while Titan Speck Von Sternburg appeals for withdrawal of the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apia
Samoa
Luckland
Aue L
Samoan Commissionere
Ain
United States
Osborne Wilh
Bell
Ehler
Self
Titan Speck von Sternburg
Omboornyy
Matinifa
Miners' Wages Advance Across Several Firms
In Birmingham and surrounding areas miners from Tennessee Coal, Dean and Binley, and Silas Tronynd Steel companies begin new wage terms. The new rate adds 34 cents per ton of mined coal, equating to 15 cents per ton total rise since March 1, with the maximum wage reaching a set figure under the new scale. About 400 miners are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirmingham
Ali
Ang
Tennessee Coal, Dean and Binley Company
Amd
Silass Tron Yind Steel Company
Minh
Lyon
Lyon the Boeis of Ie Miler
Pany
Elkhean
Wo Va. Aue
J.oFlwe Load
Ng On
Thieeld
Basque Steel Workers Quit Over Wage Scale Dispute
Workers at four Basque steel rolling mills in Columbia Wrightsville and Marietta quit in a wage dispute. A notice said pay raises would take effect on a future date with delays applied to other workers. The union demanded immediate increases and threatened continued work stoppages if not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Ane
Hanna Tren
Mille
Columbia
Wrightsville
Marietta
Othe
Heaton
Dhelay
Mother's Frightful Crime Ends in Tragedy
In Detroit Mary Stevenson poisoned her two children Emma aged three and Elba aged six with morphine and then killed herself. The husband, a patternmaker, had earlier left for Chicago seeking work. Authorities describe the events as a despondent family tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ang
lo—Mirm
Mary Stevenson
Poleo
Childern
Emma
Elba
Stevenson
Hieband
Chicago
Power of Veto To Be Tested In Court
Harrisburg dispatch reports Attorney General Elkin granted the Municipal League of Philadelphia a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel publication of proposed constitutional amendments vetoed by Governor Stone. He states courts should resolve the jurisdiction issue after citing historical precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Elkin
Municipal League
Philadelphia
Twinphin
Mandsinus
Paliivon
Cenoral
Westion
Shell
Fukin
Commonwealth
Cleveland Boycott Faces Military Enforcement
General Axtine denounced merchants for boycott resistance and announced military action to enforce civil rights, claiming soldiers would be deployed to quell disputes and ensure equal treatment for all public and commercial outlets. Axtine warned that complaints of discrimination would trigger legal proceedings against involved merchants and their supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Aue
Astline
Alice
Axtine
Temeral Astine
Pickpockets At Work On City Rail Excursion
A large crowd gathered on the platform as a city excursion train departed. John Gibbons reported his pocketbook containing 128 in cash stolen from a rear-tram pocket before the theft was realized. John J Hopkins later found his pocketbook missing as the train was about to leave. Police suspect professional crooks, but no suspects or descriptions emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Jerses Central Railroad
Sou Perwins
John Gibbons
Tle
Nurchise
Hie
Omile
Missing Avoca woman prompts fears for her safety
Mrs. Andrew O'Brien of Avoca vanished from her home and has not been heard from since. Neighbors and relatives fear she may be in danger as she left without money and may be mentally unsettled. Her husband and three children, the youngest two, await her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew O'Brien
Avoca
Dave
Tily
Reed and Choate Cite Intereings in Common Hall
In a crowded session today Lomion Aug t has speaker William Court Cully and others discussing intereing places and fntogile in the Giathiguleliel steyngers gal lery. The sense of common accom ranks Mesere and Teed aid Choate in pointing out key locations and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomion
Indian kills sweetheart then dies in barn fire
Amherst Maine Aug 1 The body of Eugene Takaphuer the Indian who killed Miss Edith Morrell and then burned the Morrells barn was found among the ruins. He killed her after she rejected his advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mags
Eugene Takaphuer
Edith Morrell
Morrell
Wage Rise for Puddlers in Reading Area Reported
The article notes an increase in puddler wages in Reading and eastern Pennsylvania. Prevailing rates start at 1 tom and rise toward 27 dollars, with a range up to 27 dollars for certain facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Penneyivania
Pension Certificates Mentioned in Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places for pension certificates including William Jessop and Mary A. Kitchen and locations such as Weebtington Coon Ville Lakerne and Valley Lunerne with June dates and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weebtington
Aum
William Jessop
Coon Ville
Lakerne
Whitwe
Mary A. Kitchen
Weet Valley
Lunerne
Sad Return of the Tenth Sad Return of the Tenth
A transport ship arrived from Manila with Colonel Alexander Hawkins of the Port Pommely all em. ent killed by illness. Hawkins died at Yokohama and was buried at sea after funeral services. The regiment mourns him as trusted by his men. The unit continues voyage with troops remaining in good health aside from sea sickness.
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Fun Francisco
Manila
Alexander Thiawkios
Milly
Nowesakl
Hawkins
Philippines
Coronel Hawkins
Mirtalene
Che Verhel
Hagan
Hianett
San Feainelarta
Nebraska
Vokihorm
Man Hunt Next in Santo Domingo
In Puerto Plata on August 1, reports describe a man hunt following the assassination of President dimureaux and his allies. Authorities, led by Minister of the Interior Benot Don Corder, seek those involved as the acting president Weneesing I orders security actions amidst rising tensions near Qulebpas Newton Moen and Santiago fodiente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Plata
Dimureaux
Fy Vine
Gopenalanne Abi Telet
Mika
Benot Don Corder
Wee Cakvem Uhe
Weneesing I Gjauered
Anxley
Ated Paper Corpenes
Neos Peerdiadd
Dhioinesse
Qulebpas Newton Moen
Santiage
Incomplete Inspector Note Signals Security Breach
A garbled report from New York lists Inspector Mabe of a railway security unit discovering a tied package linked to a former Metropoditum employee. The text references a public official and a date in August, with unclear agency names and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mabe
Cirela
Mraceta i
Metropoditum Biieet
News This Morning Roundup of Scranton and Nearby Areas
A fragmented morning page covers multiple items including a death in Bea Spain after a war figure, political tests in court over voting power, a cabinet reshuffle with General John Root as Secretary of War, local and state convention notes, property tax figures, and a Scranton area canvass for local funds. It also mentions the Montrose Country Club opening and a Philippine letter from a former Beruntoglan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Loew
Beruntoglan
Philippines
Montrose Country Club
Court Decision Reverses Orphan Court Judge Ruling
Potteville report says the contest court issued a decision overturning a prior ruling on the orphan court judge seat. Judge P. M. Dunn is noted as receiving a majority vote over ex Judge T. W. H. Levon, with a 107 vote margin reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
P. M. Dunn
Orphean Court
T. WH. B. Levon
Dunn
DOUBLE CRIME OF JEALOUS HUSBAND
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports a double crime where John Thompe Set and his wife were found dead with a revolver nearby. Investigators indicate the husband killed his wife and then himself in a possible domestic dispute after the wife had left and returned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomson
Shamokin
John Thompe Set
Bile
Wow Hind
Slot Briels
Thomiwon
Wim
Robbery Attempt at Burke and Fadden Crystal Paolave
A pistol wielding robber entered Burke and Fadden Crystal Paolave yesterday morning and demanded money after drinking with patrons. The proprietor Burke dodged the gun, a struggle ensued, and the assailant was struck when a patron hit him with a bottle. the revolver was seized and the robber fled amid the commotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke & Fadden
O'Elack
Jay
Horke
Burke
Untitled Railway Accident Report From Hawkville
A colored man named Daniel Pullow, seven years old, of Hawkville, was struck by a freight train riding near Maryeville. He was injured and transported to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vworriehure
Atte Witle
Maryeville
Daniel Pullow
Hawkville
Dlarrhebing Hospital
Weather Outlook for Eastern Penn and Vicinity
For Washington on Wednesday and Thursday expect continued warm weather with fair skies. A section of light to fresh southerly winds will affect the region as temperatures rise slightly into midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weshington
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Tiuse Ball
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