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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1899

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No Deaths From Fever At Hampton Navy Reports Stable Conditions

Reports to Surgeon General Wilkinson indicate Hampton yellow fever cases remain stable with four additional suspected patients sent to hospital. No deaths since July 22. Governor Woodfin lists furloughs and destinations for home staff. Plans shift troops from Fort Monroe toward Cape Charles while measures to seal coast improve.

Washington Wilmin Hampton Welack Weedin White Woodfin Wyman Fort Monroe Ofelock Cape Charles Caipe Charles Battery Point Delaware Merritt Root Hampton Home National Board of Soldiers Homelan War Department Wy- Than

Fever Scare Sparks Quarantine in Phoebus

Hampton Va August reports say no deaths and no new cases at the soldiers home tonight. Two houses in Phoebus were quarantined but authorities doubt yellow fever. A later message says two more cases were found in Phoebus.

Hampton Phoebus

Quarantine Orders On Vessels From Norfolk And Hampton Roads

State Quarantine Physician Meller issues orders to stop ships from Norfolk Virginia and Hampton Roads at Reedy Island in the Delaware River for examination for yellow fever. Captains must prove none aboard hail from infected districts and that no crew show symptoms during voyage. Nealy Ishind is forty six miles below Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Meller Norfolk Virginia Hampton Reedy Island Delaware River Oliver Nealy Ishind

Quarantine Orders Issued For Virginia Vessels In Hampton

The board of health in Boston announces strict quarantine measures due to yellow fever in Hampton Virginia. All vessels reachable from any Virginia port or Chesapeake Bay are halted at quarantine for examination. No sick vessel or anyone aboard may enter the city without port physician authorization.

Boston Hampton Virginia Board of Hearth Chesapeake Bay Wessel

Inspection trip seeks expert aid for Hampton VA home

General Marvin MacMahon of the National Soldiers' Home board travels from New York to Tampton with Dr Roberts to personally inspect the yellow fever situation at the Hampton VA home. President Murphy of the court of health authorizes choosing five physicians to accompany them, with volunteers welcome.

New York Marvin MacMahon National Soldiers’ Home Hampton Tampton Dgw Roberts Board of Health Murphy Court of Health Noberts

Well in Hand at Santiago

Four cases of yellow fever have been reported in Santiago de Cuba with all victims American civilians. One case occurred at the Cosmopolitan club. General Wood says danger is limited as most people are immune or outside the town. Port and municipal quarantine restrictions are strictly observed.

Santiago de Cuba Cosmopolitan Club General Wood Nolater

Fighting in Cebu Amid Rebel Trenches Near Pardo

Manila reports from Cebu that a company of Americans attacked Filipino trenches two kilometres from Pardo. Led by the Climacos brothers, rebels retreated after Charleston bombardment. American casaulties were slight. climene reported with rebels under Lunon orders.

Manila Ang Mall Cebu MM Pardo Climacos Lunon

Alger Given a Great Reception in Detroit Homecoming

A throng of Madison and Detroit residents greeted General Alger upon his return, with long lines of supporters cheering from 4 PM to 9 PM. He spoke from a city hall platform, expressing gratitude, calling himself a private citizen, and praising the nation’s war record while reaffirming his intent to live in Michigan.

Detroit Mien Ave Riwcell A. Alger Toledo Weloek Alger Ceneral Alger Feneral Alger Michigan Mt. Teive Philippines Cuba Porto Eitinen Hell Eval Montives Keene Temmerateway Aleer

How to Get Rich in Klondike

Daleth Minn. Aue reports a miner returning after eighteen months in the Klondike. He notes wealth comes from supplying vegetables and provisions, not just gold, and that those who profit are in business with necessity. Mention of bronze cannon and navy anchors appears in the lossy fragment.

Klondike Daleth Minn Aue Mmerson Puli Peronsa

Execution by electricity for two murderers in Buffalo

In Buffalo two men, Dedgur in Mice and John Kennedy, were sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of Wortfeld’s wife and John Humimings respectively. The dull hue of the day marked a grim end to their trials.

Auburn Dedgur In Mice Wortfeld Chautangin County John Kennedy John Humimings Buffalo

Columbia Hoodoogh Craft Incident in Newport Race

In a Newport race from Brook Island to return, the Columbia’s new steel mast broke about forty feet from the dock causing crew to abandon the rigging. The Defender aided theDisabled yacht while tugs rushed to assist. No injuries were reported as the Columbia towed to Fort Adams and to Bristol for mast replacement.

Newport Columbia Brook Island Return Point Judith Associated Press Bristol New York Yacht Club

Miles urged removal of troops from Santiago by General Miles

Washington reports the war department weighs yellow fever risk at Santiago. General Miles formally recommends moving U S troops from Santiago to a northern port, citing higher infection rates per capita. Secretary Root and Miles discussed the matter in a conference today.

Washington War Department Santiags Ceneral Miles United States Santiigo America Santiago Miles Root

National Steel buys Ohio Steel and UnionTron properties

Figures show National Steel paid 1.4 million dollars for the Ohio Steel plant and 1.4 million for Union Tron and Steel properties, including two rolling mills in Youngstown and one each at Girned, Warren and Pomeroy. Two furnaces are ready, a third has been started, and plans for a fourth are under way to create the largest mill in the United States with a huge output.

Youngstown National Steel Company Ohio Steel Company Union Tron and Steel Company Girned, Warren and Pomeroy National Company United States

Revolt in Kentucky Antigreeley Conference Calls Lexington Convention

A revolt in Kentucky emerged as leaders gathered in Lexington to form a new Democratic state ticket. The anti-Greeley group resolved to hold a state convention on August 16 to nominate candidates for the November election, in response to dissatisfaction with Louisville’s methods.

Lexington Kentucky

News Briefs From Across the Nation

The trimeport Inlay sails for Manila carrying troops for the Philippines. Ironwood mines cut miners wages. Umatithe Indian reservation removals ordered. Ha bacoo company pardons August Inch & Co in Chicago. Harriman scientists return from Alaska to Portland then Detroit meeting. Mrs David Dale and others killed in a Bottlerook Michigan accident. A tramp using the name O Young implicated in a noted escape. Detroit advance committee heads depart Toledo to greet ex Secretary Alger by Michigan Central train.

Trimeport Manila Philippines Notre East Norric Ironwood Mieh Interior Department Harriman Scientistx Alaska Portland Ore Frank F. Collin Dassociations Detroit Mre David Dale Mew Brow Pais Loyiti Abner Maxtiell Aine Munthey Bottlerook Mich Mynderins Tiveh Goules Locine Indian Territory Alger Toledo Michigan Central

Tribute to Col Hawkins Death Remote at Sea

Adjutant General Stewart informs the National Guard of Pennsylvania of Colonel Malonel A. Hawkins of the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment dying aboard the transport Senator. A memorial token of mourning is ordered for thirty days with naval badges. Funeral arrangements will be announced on orders. attendees include J O Mitchell Jefferson, William M Brown Lawrence, John W Crawford Allegheny, William F Meredith Armstrong, A M Noely Clarion.

Harrisburg Stewart National Guard of Pennsylvania Malonel A. Ly. Hawkins Hawking Page National Guard Fone Willam P. Snyger Colonel Hawkins Pittelurg J. O. Mitchell Jefferson William M. Brown Tanwrence John W., Crawford Allegheny William F. Meredith Armstrong A. M. Noely Clarion County

Remains of Late Colonel Hawkins Arrive at San Francesa

The transport Senator docked with the body of Colonel Hawkins amid quiet tribute as the Tenth Pennsylvania regiments disembarked from the Philippines. Flags flew at half mast and soldiers escorted the casket to a hearse while a guard will watch the coffin until interment. The Pennsylvania troops will march to the Presidio after a final night aboard the Senator as Nebraska and Ontario forces settle in.

San Francesa Pennsylvania Philippines Hawkins Penneylvania Pennnsylvania Presidio Tomoorrow Es- Com of the Retuned Ofewontah Nebraska

Relief Hospital Ship Brings War Sick Home

The hospital ship Relief landed in San Francisco early this morning with 30 invalids from the Philippines. The group includes representatives from nearly every regiment in the field, plus Nebraska Ital and Pennsylvania volunteers. After a clean bill of health, transfers were made off the Presidio to the post hospital. two deaths during the voyage are reported.

San Francisco, Ave United States Relief Phippnies Golden Gate Nebraska Ital Pennsylvania Presidio McDowell Caratine Wereweilwel

Pope critical of Italian policy over Hague conference

Rome dispatch reports the pope denounces the Italian government for its stance on appointing a papal delegate to the Hague conference. Carding Rampolia notes that all other governments favored a delegate, calling the scene unworthy and stating the papacy gains nothing from the excommunication.

London Aug Rome Daily Mall Carding Rampolia Hietory

American congressman robbed in transit to Brussels

William Lovering member of the U S House of Representatives from Massachusetts was robbed Saturday en route from Ostend to Brussels. In Ostend he was assaulted by two men but felt little pain at the moment. He later discovered his pocket book with notes and eighty five pounds sterling missing and notified authorities.

Brussels William Lovering United States House of Representatives Massachusetts Ostend

Ambiguous Berlin Note Mentions Apia and Osborn

Fragmentary report from Berlin dated August notes a toe tag from Apia and involvement of Luther W. Osborn United States consul general Apia. The item hints at official duties and a possible tribute or ritual linked to maritime or consular actions.

Berlin Apia Sonoma Luther W. Osborn United States Otter Tmharetil Podminbetrathon Juartin

Washington Report on Dewey Home Fund Donations

A Pittsburgh message reports Coniwaie Steel company donated 1400 to the Dewey home fund. The fund has collected 1753 in cash so far.

Washington United States Pitteburg

Gorman Delivers Deliberate Jab at W J Bryan

Hartmere Aug 2 The Democratic state convention at Ford's Opera House nominated John Walter Smith for governor Isider Raynor for attorney general Joshua W Merring for comptroller The platform omits references to silver Bryan and the PRN stance and criticizes Republican policy on trusts and negro votes, while praising the gold standard candidates. The Republican convention date is not set. Governor Ieva Lowndes faces little opposition.

Hartmere Tate Ford's Opera House Ueeker John Walter Smith Worcester County Isider Raynor Thalumwore Joshua W. Merring Carroll County P Reclamation Edwin Warfield Mr. Smith Bryan PRN Congress Republican Party Ieva Lowndes

Fatal Lightning Pranks Strike Pittston Home

During a storm a bolt of lightning ripped through Mrs. Martin Wendling and left a hole like a cannonball, rendering him unconscious and in critical condition. A message from Vernon reports Charles Schrank's immediate death from lightning, age 28, leaving a wife and two children Mamie and Rebbie, plus siblings.

Pittston Martin Wendling Parsonage Street Wendling Vernon Charles Schrank Cee Mamie Rebbie Mre Colin Gallagher Maud Schrank Wil-Iam Albert Mill Creek George Dunmore

Fastest Pacer Of The Season Dominates Columbus Races

At Columbus driving park Searchlight paced the three fastest heats in 2.00s to 2.04s and cut his record by a half second. The Maid set a new world mark for four year old pacers with a fifth heat in 2.05. The 2 mile pace purse of 2090 dollars was won by Segtes left apparentis without effort, making Searchlight the season’s fastest pacer and near-favorite in betting.

Columbus Searchlight Tuenley McOrd Martes

Iowa State Ticket Named by Republican Convention

Des Moines August 2 The Republican state convention named the ticket for governor M Shaw of Denver lieutenant governor J C Milliman of Logan superintendent RK Barrett of Osage railroad commissioner KR Dawson of Waverly Supreme court judge Jobu Sherwin of Mason City The first four names are incumbents and were named by Jane Cimation Judge Sherwin won on the fourth ballot.

Des Moines Iowa Cgovernor M. Shaw Denivan Leutenant J. C. Milliman Logan Barrett Osage K R, Dawson Waverly Supreme Court Jobu Sherwin Mason City Jane Cimation

Intricate 19th Century Steamship Arrivals List

A dense list of vessel movements and arrivals with origins in New York and Bremen. Ships include Teutonis Salk S-Artived Mom Tiverpint and Kilvertuoul Arrivadds from New York, Amsterdam routes to Hutter, and Trave to Kremmen. Public notice style mentions captains Dourk Balled and Wilhelm der firosse.

New York Teutonis Salk Bouthwark Antwerp Hiitonnic

Sir Julian Congratulated Ahead of Peerage Announcement

The article notes that Sir Julian Puunchote, head of the British delegation at the peace conference, arrived in London and was congratulated by the foreign office on his elevation to the peerage. No formal announcement had been made yet.

Lanton United States Julian Puunchote Laidon Foreign Office Todiy Oleile

Weather and City News Digest Snapshot

General forecast calls for fair skies and heat in Hart as health alerts surface in Yellow Fever coverage. The edition swerves through politics, finance, and local industry with Scranton updates and suburban notes.

Waldorf Astor Is Fully Fortified

Reporters besiege Londos Auge 2 Williams Waldorf Astor after official word he has naturalized as a British subject. He declines to meet anyone, but his agents say the matter is personal with no explanations offered.

Waldorf Astor Londos Wiliamn Walderf Astor L Ines

Mass Meeting of Strikers in Cheveland Aug 2

A mass meeting in Cheveland hears Thomas Pusslutmnens denounce Mayor Farley for allowing police to ride against non union motor men. Attacks on soldiers and home sanctity are aired. Adjutant General Axime notes anti boycott threat effects. lawyers discuss Ohio anti trust law applicability to conspiracies in trade.

Cheveland Thomas Pusslutmnens Majer Farley Etree Revene We Consolidated Company Axime Ohba Howe

Tornado Flattens Elizabeth

A tornado swept through Elizabeth New Jersey this afternoon damaging churches The First and Third Presbyterian and Central Pape Histchurch towers collapsed Leccum theater lost its roof Star theater roof torn off two blocks away and many homes roofless Debris filled streets with poles blown down No fatalities and only minor injuries reported

Elizabeth N. J Tlowees Ives First Presbyterian Third Presbyterian Central Pape Leccum Star Theater

Retired Mele Wate Chase Spam Worn Folly Removed

Fragmented report notes removal of a folly near Wellington Avenue and a vault placement. Details are unclear with several garbled names and locations. Further clarification needed to identify the individuals, places, and exact actions described.

Wellingtion Mele Edgewood Columbus

Newark blaze destroys power house and nearby plant

A fire tonight at the Lig Urick power house in Newark New Jersey destroyed the building and equipment. The blaze spread to adjacent property causing further damage and prompting emergency response by local authorities.

New York Lig Urick Power House Earb South Orange Avene Newark SN. J Dyce OFA

Local report from Chicneu on damning plant event

An abbreviated Chicneu dispatch notes a man named Burns of a power boll lineage near Mantreville and Dalitiovere, with mentions of Plate ford, Com, Piteter, and Reyer. The piece references a former Morton association and a mid-summer date in August.

Chicneu Manieer Burns Citevieno

Untitled fragment on Platishurs strolls and storm indoors

The note mentions Platishurs M V Ate Yo Presidens Kinkey taking tyre walks weathering a thunderstorm and spending the day indoors with Mfrs Meistisley. Readable names appear but details are fragmented and unclear.

Platishurs M. V Kinkey Mons Mfrs Meistisley

Deaths of a Day: Werman Warren Noted Officials

Aug 2 obituary notices report Senator Lovia Werman Republican former governor of Ad cetia and Howie bath in Troy. Also noted is Mises Warren longtime president of the Central Nation Bank and partner at Warren Faulkner law firm for twenty years.

Purie Lovia Werman Poverner Ad Cetia Te Devil Howie Bath Boy Troy Mises Warren Tras Centhal Natta Hank Surogale Iie Warren & Faulkner

Hayti Freezes Refugee Arrest After U S Protest

The United States protests the seizure of a refugee sheltered under the U S flag at Port au Prince. Minister Powell presses Hayti to release the prisoner as authorities clash over asylum and respect for the U S legation. The incident prompts broader anxiety about protection and political unrest in Santo Domingo and surrounding areas.

Powell Stars and Stripes Aly Quiet Santo Domingo Port Au Prince Mayi M. Goubblin M. Duvivier Duvivier United States Legation William F. Powell Hayden M. Davivier Wherry Shite Italy Ie Mo Pouehard Finance MM. Methos Grave Washington State Department

Want Councils Abolished New York Ave 2

The Maxet legislative Investigating committee revealed that every member of the muted council had been subpoenaed to Merrow to determine why the present city legislative body should not be abolished. Several dredging company officers were examined regarding their bids for the city’s dredging work. Witnesses denied collusion to charge the city exorbitant prices.

New York. Ave Maxet Legislative Investigating Committee Pial Couneit Merrow

Bonner Will Filed for Probate In New York

The late Robert Bonner publisher of the New York Ledger filed for probate. Dated June 26 the will states the estate value and divides the Turrey town farm and all appurtenances between his two sons Robert Edwin and Frederick, with his daughter Mrs Forbes named as an executor alongside them.

New York Robert Bonner New York Ledger Bonners Turrytown Isle Robert Edwin Frederick Mrs. Forbes

France Allegedly Duped by Trade Obstacles and Tensions

Fragmented, garbled OCR notes claim resistance to American treaties and French products face obstacles. The text mentions France, resemblances to Bunco, and references to costs and tensions without coherent details.

Rew York Ave Tie Comomlttiwe on Dewey Decorums

Community group on New York Avenue plans decorum for the Dewey parade with water front improvements. Organizers urge residents to coordinate building and decorating efforts to honor the event and showcase the waterfront district.

York Tolttee Jersey Admalpal Powey

Weather outlook for Washington area in coming days

Forecast indicates rising temperatures with possible scattered showers. Expect light winds and temperatures around 70s to low 80s, with brief afternoon storms possible near coastal areas.

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