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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
1
Widespread devastation from a massive hurricane across Ponce Montserrat and Guadeloupe regions. Towns and ports wrecked, communications cut, and hundreds feared dead or missing. Reports of extreme damage in Puerto Rico Martinique St Thomas and nearby areas with requests for aid and official relief efforts underway.
A dispatch reports severe destruction from a hurricane across Dominica Guadeloupe Montserrat and Antigua causing widespread homelessness crop destruction and numerous deaths including at Nevis and Tortola with Jamaica and the Leeward Islands government officials confirming the toll and ongoing distress.
A Tribune despatch from Mexico City reports state troops repelling Yaqui forces near Medane with several fatalities on the Indian side. Lt Francisco Callee died of sunstroke, and others, including Juan Maldonado, were killed elsewhere. Troops suffered no losses. Indians reportedly retreated toward Vicam and may be regrouping near Vienm.
Havana reports hostility from Cuban officials toward American professionals in all sectors. The Diorke de la Marina backs a reform school for Havana street youths and criminal families. A new custom house is planned at Chenruogos, signaling regional economic shifts.
Private reports from Banthage de Cuba indicate the Karn Line steamer Sutherland is quarantined as yellow fever rages among its crew. Captain Percy Nibbs, age twenty seven, is gravely ill with no hope of recovery and was to return home to Port Townsend England.
A disaster report from St. Paul and Fargo estimates two million bushels of wheat were burned in today’s blaze. The fire damaged about 250000 acres of land, with total losses around 1 million dollars. The Pioneer Prom notes the event as a major agricultural setback for the region.
In New York on August 14, Admiral Dewey refused an invitation from Brooklyn Mason League officers. He cites poor health as the reason, noting his condition has not improved to the expected standard, despite some improvement.
During a late heavy storm the Aint elie Works of John Murray & Co. were struck and destroyed. The loss is estimated at 125000 dollars.
The Daily Mail quotes an inquiry noting Rogre cannot a highiod and must arrive in New York on October 1. The fragmentary item appears to reference naval affairs and a timing of a vessel or message, with limited readable details.
Judge Hilton of New York is reported in a very critical condition late tonight after an illness. The report notes his deteriorating health and uncertain prognosis as officials awaited further updates.
A garbled obituary notes the sudden death of Mushir Ed Dowlah while traveling with Rene. It mentions Cardinal leldore Vorga of Albano and other lineages, with unclear dates and ages, reflecting a fragmented dispatch from August.
London reports indicate the British government ordered transports ready and horse artillery to be dispatched by Saturday to South Africa. Telegraph dispatches from Sir Alfred Milner after parliament rose amid cautious editorials on the Transvaal crisis. A Chicago financier cites Bank of England gold efforts signaling war likelihood between Britain and the Transvaal.
London August 11 Mrs William Y Perot of Baltimore Md is remanded at Bow Street in a case charging abduction of her daughter. She appeared with Glidta in attendance and was remanded until Tuesday after counsel sought a short adjournment. A writ of habeas corpus was served to produce Gladoe on a warrant by William H Perot.
The August 1 condition averages show corn at 39.9, oats 90.3, and hay 84.7 with corn up 64 points in July and 9.2 above last year’s mean. Spring wheat fell 1 point to 2.6. oats rose 3.8 points to 6.6 above last year and near the ten year mean. Tobacco declined in several states but improved in North Carolina and Maryland.
Washington reports say Mead Admiral Watson uses all means to disrupt insurgent troop movements in the Philippines. Commander Sperry of the Yorktown reports insurgents moving forces from Panay to Necroce and Leyte. Sperry then cruised Samar under Eastern Carrier Yarland to harass traffic with four destroyers patrolling thirteen schooners along Panay coast.
New York Aug 1 The United States exhibit at the Paris Exposition 1900 will feature anthracite coal with a prominent display by Ferdinand W Peck commissioner general. The exhibit aims to show mine locations beam thickness analyses and coal handling and shipping arrangements. The American Coal Operators Association argues space limits threaten commercial value and pledges united effort to prove coal's value.
The yellow fever outbreak in Newport News is nearly over with the city quarantine against Hampton and vicinity lifted tonight after talks involving Newport News Richmond Norfolk and state health officials and the Marine Hospital service. Norfolk quarantine remains but will be lifted Saturday evening. The tally to date shows 40 cases with 1 death twelve discharged as cured and 20 convalescents still in the Soldiers' Home hospital.
In a Chicago letter Sir Wilfrid Laurier denies an FP Fitzpatrick claim that the Canadian premier said he would not form a festival invitation. The Chicago Times Herald replies that Fitzpatrick is not connected with the festival and rejects the alleged statement.
Harrisburg detectives arrested in the city to lay hold of Cardner KR Badger a young Brooklyn man wanted in New York for embezzling 841.09 from the Panama Steamship company Badger had evaded arrest for two months and had enlisted in Company E Twenty-eighth infantry at Camp Meade He did not deny guilt claiming a woman he met on a Hudson river boat was responsible for the crime.
Banm Ana Cal August 4 Joxe Craig Tow a native of California and son of Civnete parents has entered the service of the United States in the Philippine theater with the Thirteauth regiment as a United States volunteer. Tow has served all his life in California and was educated in the public schools of the state before entering the service.
A steam laundry in Whitietown was destroyed by a boiler explosion that fatally injured foreman W. F. Cruntins and hurt worker Miss Hayes. Adjacent structures suffered severe damage.
In Wilkes Barre on August 1 sixty Black workers from Virginia contracted whilie fever while employed on city sewer projects. They were promised 61.50 dollars per day before leaving the South and faced illness during the day.
Vague report from Vineyard Haven notes a late race with Blase defeating Defender in a quick one minute run. The muddled text references Bren tons Heel Lightehin and Weel Chop to day, with a knot breeze and eased shoots affecting the event.
Arrivals and sailings listed include Cermanio and Sutied from Liverpool to New York via Cherbourg and Havre. Vessels Auguste Victoria Homburg and Friedrich Der Graces route Bremen London Southampton. Cleared Nomadie Liverpool Queenshank Billed Modeste to New York. Rotterdam Amsterdam New York service noted. Rouwthampton Arrived New York.
The August convention in Chicago concluded routine business. Philadelphia was chosen as the meeting site.
Naples reports an August 1400 arrival of a bicycle from Sorrento. Admiral Dewey will be the ward of Albert Stoll.
A quake struck near Corte in the Ajaccio Corulea region of Australia waking residents and cracking a hull and prompting a local panic. No injuries reported in initial notices.
Report of yesterday's court martial in Tennes France covers three hours of Kamoln testimony and Paleologue on the stand until 5 a.m. The defense led by Maitre Demange expresses satisfaction with the court’s search for full disclosure. Expect Friday's session to hinge on testimonies by General Mercier and Casimir-Perier and Dreyfus’s cross examination.
A crowd of five witnessed day two of the World’s Oval Meet in Montreal with major Taylor winning the mile professional and John A. Nelson of Chicago taking the 100 kilometer amateur title. Nelson set a bowl time of four minutes and one second as Goodson of Australia trailed by nearly four miles. Moran of Chelsea More won the two mile amateur, while the professional two mile tandem pursuit was led by the Butlers with Colgan and Church second.
Pittsboro, Aug 10. Pavoritas and crowd enjoyed a fair MeKee’s Rocks meet. Marb old won the 221 class pacing by taking heats five seven and fifth. time 2.064. Resale Hall placed twice. Hiderwood won heats 1 and 4 at 2213. Free for all mice purse $00 won by Fife Powers with 1st 4th 5th heats. time 2.13. Arlington, favorite, led heats 2 and 3 at 2.01 but faltered in heat 4.
A plan to boycott attendees of yesterday's chamber of commerce meeting was proposed by strikers. Petitions are drafted for circulation to mobilize immediate action against those supporting Miensbrod Lo Rly at the meeting.
The morning bulletin reports showers and thunderstorms with strong winds. Across Scranton and surrounding areas residents face storm damage and disrupted services as weather dominates daily news, while wider reports touch on politics, the Dreyfus trial progress, and local council actions.
Miss Frances Day and Mrs. Miller, former workers at Maultistehot shop, testified in Trenton on cruelty in punishment of girls at a school. Day described nagging by Mrs Byler, punishment of Sadie Wiseman, and a six day dungeon confinement, with one man ordered to silence a girl. Miller corroborated Day’s statements in her affidavit.
Frederick Crouser a piano tuner in New Brunswick declares it is worth going to Philadelphia to escape his quarrel with his wife. He wandered the streets refusing to reveal his address and was jailed on Monday before City Recorder Rubin ordered him to leave the city.
Fragmentary notes show Montrose meeting where Sheriff W. O. Maxey, City register S&S Wright, treasurer Leander Lott, and commissioners Harrington and Tinhswet are named as part of a new local convention lineup.
Asbury Park N J Aug 10 14 year old Howard Ross leaped into lake waters to escape burning clothing when gasoline spilled and exploded. Fire was extinguished after the boy jumped into the water.
Aue Wh Throuwl Ate district attorney shows Leinster motive in a scuffle on a train near Tatomon place. Private James Weilly from Mende quarrelled with Cromduetor FM. An apoplectic attack followed and the case will go to trial in September after transport from Philadelphia to this county.
Dispatches report Third cavalry from Fort Sherman to Manila and Thirteenth Minnesota sailing home from Manila. Sydney to mobilize marines for Manila and General Brooke notes yellow fever deaths. Navy to supply Wasp for Cuban duties as civic transports to coal at waxakt to prevent delays. Postal reform plan to register mail at door in free delivery cities discussed.
A dispatch from General Olle Manthi dated August 1 reports insurgents urged to hold out longer as European recognition is said to be near in August, while predicting the fall of the McKinley administration in Washington.
Cable report describes Major actions near San Fernando with deployments from Wheaton and Liwa, Union troops advancing toward Bantarita, and casualties including killed and wounded. It notes bombardments by gunboats against San Fernando and nearby towns, with insurgents seen near Angeles and Colulum, and orders closing insurgent ports.
The Buffialo Dristeg club held a late Grand Circuit Meet with 216 trotters in a 2000 purse. Surpal and The Queen led early heats before fading. Precizion and Lord Vincent posted fast times. The 215 pace saw Theos dore Shelton win heat one then three in 204, while Coney swept the 25 pace with Annie Thorton and Sound Money among top finishers.
Incomplete text shows scattered names and amounts with locations Towanda Car borihile Monroe and sums ranging from $2 to $10. Context is damaged with garbled words and no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Dr. Lappeni, physician to the pope, returned from holiday on August 1 and declares the pontiff in good health.
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