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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

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Yellow Fever Contained at Hampton with New Case Arising

Reports from Newport News Hampton and Washington detail containment efforts for yellow fever. Dr. Wyman notes early precautions curb spread while a former hospital patient Thomas travels north, reducing local risk. Officials plan transport changes and strict travel restrictions to prevent further case growth as two new Cuban cases emerge in Santiago de Cuba.

Newport News Hampton Woodtin Washington Ave Steis Decadin Walia Thomas Giers Thomas Santiaco Columbus City Wash Wynn Wymann South Durunswick Gia Do Tsh McHenry Miss Pranklin Bat Mississippi Lewisiam Philadephia Gead Vayu Heath Hutchinson Wood Penneyivinia Riilroad Gering Hampton Powis Calumbia Mearth Joner Baltimon Gatlelled Hennigoy Washington Grint Railway Mil Phoebus Monroe Virginia Bealih Hoe Chesapeake & Chie Vamebure Santiago

Aug. 2 Meeting of One Officers of the Regiment

An Altoona report records a gathering of officers from the regimental unit. Names include Lieutenant Rufus Rider of Lewiston, Major Curtain Jornire, Captain A. Mistingdon, and Captain Doin Th Weel. Motions were adopted mourning Hawking of the South regiment.

Altoona Montes Tvaaitit Rufus Lewletowh Olone Hawking Touth

Cleveland Strike Strikes Again With Minor Blast

A sylamite explosion under a Jennings Avenue car injures no one, six passengers ride on to their stop as the car continues. Grand Chief P M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers faces strikers for riding on Consolidated cars in the boycott era. Arthur defends riding daily saying it saves walking and questions the strike tactics as frivolous and excessive.

Cleveland Trea Bnt Jennings Avenue P.M. Arthur Trotherhnod of Locomotive Engineers Consolidated Wiereward Mg Consolidated Cars Arthur

Roosevelt Speaks on Practical and Decent Politics at Grove School

Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York addressed the Grove Summer School on Practical Politics and Decent Politics before an audience estimated near 10,000. He urged responsible governance, warned against political expediency, and called for reform in Spanish, East and West Indies policy, urging courage and adherence to virtue in public life.

Owen Grove Theadore Roosevelt New York Een Grove Philip Picher East West Indies Anton Lerker Congress Spallenoey

Syndicate Buys Hazleton Gas Company in Williamsport Trust

Hazleton Gas at 45 000 capital stock sold to Williamsport group for 80 per share, 10 above par. Syndicate plans 40 000 in plant improvements and consolidation into Wiglted Consolidated Gas company of Williamsport.

Hazleton Hazleton Gas Company Wiglted Consolidated Gas Company Williamsport

New York Treasurer Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge

Herrin Bitar treasurer of the Herald Bauane theater leapt from the Brooklyn Bridge at 5 this evening. He was seen by a waiter who offered aid but could not save him. Bitar had a long association with Hootey's theater in Chicago for ten years. He had recently arrived in New York.

New York Herrin Bitar Herald Bauane Ely Nahidle Brooklyin Bridge Will Neaver Mewie Hootey Ciicama

Calan soldiers to receive payment in city Saturday

The pay officer of The Honelicul will deliver ready made payments at Gudntuname for the general purchasing of farming implements and clothing. Nearly 400 soldiers are expected to be paid, with funds ready for disbursement this Saturday.

Banilane Olonel Moule Gudntuname

South American Leaders Eye Alliance Against United States

Reports from Buenos Ayres and London describe President Roca of Argentina visiting Uruguay and Brazil with officials and journalists aboard the San Martin. A Rome correspondent says fear of a four-nation alliance grows after victory over Spain and rising U.S. influence, with talks reportedly advancing between Brazil and Argentina.

Buenos Ayres Roca San Martin Brazil Montévideon Argentina San Marin Cuestas Urumuay Mraz Ruca Wie London London Times Uruguay Bragal Buenos Air Tree Senor Eeraminix Wis D’eputch Rome Morning Post Spain United States

Prince of Wales Dines Aboard Valhalla Yacht

On board the steel yacht Valhalla at Cowes the Prince of Wales and guests enjoyed a formal dinner with a Hungarian band. Attending were Duchesse De Luynes Madame De Califfet Mrs. Arthur Padet Lady Randolph Churchill and Sir Sidney Robert Gerville among others. The menu was simple per the prince’s request and the dining room featured ornate decorations and electric light fixtures.

Cowes Wright Comte Comtess de Castellane Prince of Wales Nyuelew Jane” Ameange Duchesse de Luynes Madame de Califfet Arthur Padet Randolph Churchil Sidney R Robert Gerville Marquis of Ballsbury

Shamrock Sets Sail From Scotland for America

Shamrock former cup challenger sails from Fairlie for America at 6 pm, after a bow damage delay. Erin sails with her, lipton absent, crew cheers erupt from ships in Fairlie roads and shore crowds. Captain Hogarth expects arrival in New York within twenty eight days.

Glasgow Shamrock Fairlie America Thomas Lipton Erin Hogarth New York Sir Thomas Lipton

Canada Retains Cup In Confusing Seawanhaki Race

Dorval Quebec reports the Seawanhaki cup final between the American challenger Constance and Canadian defender Glencairn ended with Glencairn prevailing after Constance hit ground with its centerboard during starting maneuvers. The sailing committee had initially awarded the race to Glencairn.

Dorval, Que Aug

Boyle and union reach wartime steelworkers demands accord

William M. Boyle of the Brotherhood of Boilermaker and Iron Shipbuilders announced that twenty four workers, including several leaders, had granted the union’s demands. Boyle estimated that if men had returned to work, production would resume soon.

New York Aux William M. Boyle Brotherhood of Boilermaker and Iron Shipbuilders Boyle

Demonstrations In Reinhenverg Over Maman Tax Raise

Disturbances in Reinhenverg Bohemia during the past two days marked by rowdy crowds and police action as protesters rally against a rising maman tax. Reports describe tense encounters with hundreds present and scattered confrontations amid the unrest.

Reinhenverg Bohemia

Unclear river crossing reported near Goat Inland bridge

Fragmentary report notes a man and another individual planning to enter the river between Goat Inland bridge and the falls at 7 00 tonight. Full details and identities are not provided in the readable text.

Niagara Pathe Philadelphia

Deaths of a Day in New York News

John Kelly known as Baiting Jobe Kelly, a Tammany figure and close ally of Richard Croker, died at age 85. He was a longtime trainer and horse owner who had a wide network among turfmen and owned many fine horses.

New York John Kelly Kelly Richard Croker

Pennsylvania Railroad to decorate Dewey celebration docks

New York officials say the Pennsylvania Railroad will light the end of its pier with electric double arches bearing Welcome to Dewey. Other piers and Jersey shore ships will follow in similar displays. Five to ten thousand children are planned at Grants Tomb to sing national songs for Admiral Dewey.

New York Dewey Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey Grants Tomb

Dreyfus Trial Absences and Prosecution Claims

The report cites General Mercier declaring Dreyfus will surely be reconvicted and evidence supports guilt. Witnesses at the Dreville court martial are reportedly available but secrecy is urged to protect foreign relations. Protests say the trial may be delayed until parliament reconvenes in autumn.

Dreyfus de Bequyepeire Dean Ble Coure Hrithany Emurt

Receivers Sought for NY National Building and Loan

In the U S Circuit Court Harvey Criv of Connecticut filed a bill in equity against the New York National Building and Loan Association seeking the appointment of receivers to manage assets valued at about 200000. The defendant operates in New York Pennsylvania Alabama Connecticut Town Tennessee Kentucky Virginia and Texas. The petition alleges insolvency but that the association may continue business to protect creditors and preserve assets. An immediate hearing is set for tomorrow.

Pittebure Harvey Criv. O Connecticut New York National Building and Loan Association Lre New York Pennsylvania Alabama Town Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Texas

Beav er Pa Man Arrested in Havana Robbery Case

Lucius L Sloan of Beaver Pennsylvania was arrested at quarantine for alleged complicity in a $1000 robbery at Havana two weeks earlier. Sloan denied involvement claiming he was not a clerk for Adjutant General H L Scott. A box with $1000 in U S and Spanish money stolen from women boarders. Porter and another man were arrested on suspicion. A boarder named Brown was exonerated and left for his leave.

New York Lucius L. Sloan Beaver Havana Blain H. L. Scott Suapleson Shawn Brown

No Clue To Murder In Chicago Case

Chicago on August George Gallagher, a young plumber, was murdered at his home last night while his mother and cousin slept in an adjoining room. Clues include torn window netting in his room and a revolver found at the rear of the house.

Chicago George ¢. Gallagher Galligher

Funston to Remain in Army Through Philippine War

General Funston sends a letter to D A Anthonys of the Leavenworth Times stating he will stay in the army until the Philippine War ends and will not retire with his regiment.

Leavenworth Kungae Aug Funston D. A. Anthonys Leavenworth Times

Regiment Quotas Complete in Meade Lead Fifty-First Division

A fragment notes the Twenty-seventh regiment under Meade reaching its quota, completing two regiments in the assigned measures. The text references Washington and Avc with scattered OCR errors, indicating military recruitment or muster context.

Washington Avc Betl Army Meade

Train Collision Claims Local Farmer Victim

A Belle River farmer named McMorin was killed instantly when struck by a train while crossing the rails in the morning. The accident occurred on the rural tracks near the farm, and an accompanying note states another named individual, Hlanehe, was involved in the incident.

Belle River McMorin Ana Hlanehe Wen

Secretary Hilchcock to visit Lake Champlain event in August

Interior Secretary Hilchcock is scheduled to attend a presidential ceremony at Lake Champlain in early August. The event is described as a one day affair with details forthcoming.

Washington Aig Secretary of the Interior Hilchcock Lake Champlain

Revolt in Santo Domingo Grows with Generals and Followers

Revolt spreads from La Vega as armed factions under Generals Rayon Pacheco and P Reyes join insurgents in the Dominican Republic. In Port au Prince the situation eases after U S Minister Powell negotiates clemency for detainees seized from the government.

Cape Haytian Mayti Beetine la Vega Binto Domingo Jimines Bleurseaux Darinletin Bantings de Lacros

ONE CYCLONE'S KINDNESS

William A. Eddy, weather bureau scientist, toured the area and analyzed a recent tornado. He noted the storm did not strike the town’s ground but hovered about forty feet above ground, a factor that likely spared lives and property despite significant damage in the path.

Fliandeth William A. Eddy Weather Bureau Washington Cherry Hi, N. i

Payne buys farms blocking Trenton trolley entry to Princeton

M Taylor Payne purchases three farms between Princeton and Lawrenceville once owned by George Edyke John Hunt and Henry F Male. This purchase blocks the Trenton trolley company plans to reach Princeton via Stockton road and forces an eastern road extension to Cox's corner if entry to Princeton proceeds.

Princeton N.d M. Taylor Payne Lawrenceville Hia Trenton Trolley Company Farma George Edyke John Hunt Henry F. Male Payne Trenton Turnpike Stockton Road Trolley College Town Cox's Corner

Honors For A Dead Hero In Mount Pleasant

Remains of Sylvester Bert Bobbe arrive from San Francisco aboard the Baltimore and Ohio. G A R post and Company E members handle the procession to Mrs Movement’s home where the body lies in state until tomorrow at 23 o'clock. Services will be held at the Grind opera house conducted by Rev. G D Yahn.

Mount Pleasant Sylvester Bert Bobbe Baltimore and Ohio San Francisco G. A. RB. Post Company E Manila Donot Movement Grind Opera House Dg. Yahn

All Killed by Spaniards Reported Near Cape Melville

The British steamship Cilooseap arrives from Iloilo with sugar and reports sighting a heathen keeper without provisions after passing Cape Melville. He furnished supplies and notified the British consul at Batavia. The captain says the island natives had all been killed by the Spaniards.

Philadelphia Iloilo Cape Melville Baluahbaet Mand Island

Glasgow Iron Trade Update in Market Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe iron pricing and market activity with mentions of locations and names unclear. The text notes per ton pricing shifts and selling activity among varied entities, but essential details are garbled and uncertain.

Glasgow Ava Panie Cleveland

Ship arrivals and routes in New York harbor

In New York the following ships and routes are listed: Patria from Hamburg via Boulogne and Rotterdam. Amaterdam and New York via Boulogne. Bremen from Rotterdam via New York. Travern from Liverpool to New York. Furst Himarck from New York. Phoeniciy from New York. Queenstown arrivals and German sailings to New York.

New York Patria Hamburg Boulogne Rotterdam Amaterdam New Yor Bisllot- Rotterdam Bremen Travern Liverpool Furst Himarck Ballead Phoeniciy Queenstown Sallud German New Yorks

Weather Thunder Storms Hit Area Today

The morning edition reports thunder storms in the region with weather indications for the day. Other items note progress against yellow fever, South American alliance matters, a welcome at San Francisco, unrest in the Black Republic, and various local notices.

United Stater Tenth Regiment San Franchecn Trevolt Black Republi

Root plans large force for Philippines mobilization

Secretary Root has drawn up a plan to assemble an army of about 4000 men for the Philippines. He has ordered inquiries among military officers about supplies and equipment and is pushing to increase available forces in the eastern theater.

Washington Ente Hoot Philippines Eiroles Root

Fealty and faults in Mazet inquiry touch Hanna letters

The Mazet commission session examined Feanels T. Lentre on methods used by Horgan Slattery in correction dealings. It surfaced that United States Senator Hanna wrote letters recommending a Chinese front firm, noted by witnesses. Afternoon testimony included municipal council members debating the value of a second chamber.

New York Feanels T. Lentre Wetehtteotiral Tim Horgan & Slattery Withers & Dickson United State Hanna Chin Fron Maset Commission Quoi- Hong

Legion of Honor Held in Philadelphia for Thirteenth Biennial

The thirteenth biennial grand conclave of the American Legion of Honor opened at Od Fellows temple in Philadelphia with about 100 delegates from across the state. National officers from Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia attended along with a slate of grand officers including G Harry Hughes and J Harry Chillingford among others. The gathering elected G Harry Hughes as representative to the Supreme council meeting to be held soon.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Americnan Leghorn Od Fellows Temple Supreme Council Aleo Flo. Downes Boston J. Wy. Kendrick, Jr Albert Car Baltimore G. Harry Hughes de. F. Morton Long George W. Hughes Carbondale A.M. Keller J. Harry Chillingford John WW. Bischoff Per Lehieh Frederick H. Maur Honesdale John KK. Pamdeon Greenewelle Dol. McCarthy Freeland George W. Kendrick

New Cure for Consumption Reported in Washington

A new tuberculosis remedy using daily injections of a eucalyptus thyme and cinnamon oil blend was reported by United States Commercial Agent Atwell. In sixteen treated cases the cough and excretion lessened or ceased after one or two weeks, with improved sleep appetite and strength.

Washington State Department United States Atwell Rouwlutx Academy of Medicine Mende

Woman Sentenced In Sensational Farmhouse Tragedy

Inquiry reveals Luncaguer Awe aged 25 from Wet Willow burned a bed after stabbing a prom inert farmer with a knife. The accused fled the scene but later surrendered, with witnesses citing melancholia as a factor in the alleged crime.

Luncaguer Alain Preneman Ubi Humes Willdle Blic

Strike Ends in Compromise at Blujrevle Mines

A miners strike at Blujrevle concluded in a compromise. Operators and workers returned to work this morning after talks. The dispute centered on pay and conditions, with both sides reporting a best-ever footing in the negotiations.

Altona Pea Blujrevle

Cheers for the Tenth parade honors fallen Colonel Hawkins

A San Francisco crowd fell silent as the Tenth Pennsylvania unit arrived after a perilous voyage. Colonel Hawkins death casts a somber mood. military honors are planned, while pennsylvanians march home to warmth and tribute amid celebrations and flags.

Rumor Denial On Tenth Pennsylvania Commander

Harrisburg August rumor denies Lieut Colonel Barnett was appointed to succeed Colonel Hawkins as commander of the Tenth Pennsylvania. No military funeral steps have begun, and General Stewart has communicated with hawkins to confirm arrangements. The funeral plans remain uncertain with no official announcement yet.

Harrisburg Stewart Barnett Hawkins Ningin Calwel Hawkins Tee Geeiee Ai Mie

Mourning for Colonel Hawkins Across Local Towns

A pall of sorrow hangs over Pirteeburs and nearby towns in western Pennsylvania as residents mourn Colonel Hawkins of the Tenth Pennsylvania. Bells toll and flags are lowered in every community formerly home to members of the unit.

Pennsylvania Inlienice Hawkins Wen

Ananias, the Favorite Wins in Muddy Atg State Meet

The favorite Amul or Ananias triumphs as rain drenches the track at the Atg State meet led by a strong performance from Puecing and Laberyaneil. Crowd cheers through the wet conditions as the event moves along with key placements and impressive times despite the weather.

Alter Ulrde Amul Lanady Nirvan Patehen Joe

Berlin and the German Debt Crisis Echoes in 18th Century Era

Fragmentary text describes economic strain and the poor demanding relief. Mentions securities and avowed violence amid a debated state system. Names and places are unclear, but tone reflects financial distress and public unrest.

Unclear OCR Item From Camden Report

Fragmentary local note references a Camden area incident with burns and varnish use. Names and details are unreadable, but mentions a person possibly fatally burned and a firm with no insurance coverage.

Camden Nod Tohkey

Weather forecast for Wellington Friday and Saturday

The forecast for Wellington on Friday calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures. Saturday is expected to bring similar conditions with possible cooler readings and light winds.

Wellington Easton Petey Byl Throntonink

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