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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1899

Page

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Discrediting Testimony on General Mercier in Dreyfus Trial

Rennes adds dramatic shock as M Buberl shot during the Dreyfus court martial trial unsettles proceedings. Casimir Perier and M Cavignac challenge General Mercier while M de Troldifre, Zurlinden, Hathoutis and Demange convey opposing views on bordereau evidence and Henry forgery. The hearing adjourns to Wednesday with continued scrutiny of Dreyfus defense and army accountability.

Casimir Perier General Mercier M. Cavaignuac Dreyfus Zurlinden M. Cavalonie Lim Haterhazy Metlon Court of cm. Sn Tremsen Dievlas Drewfus Jovausz M. Cavalerier Henry M. Owenerstone Jourist Caviegnie Dow Briehele M. Domania Chamber of Deputies Witners Couns General de Roledeffre General de Troledifre Jouauet M. Cavalpfoe Dam the Chaimber Zurlinderi Alao M. Demange

Old Soldiers Are To Be Retained

Hartisburg Aug 14. T Tuntry Eyre announces at a public grounds and buildings meeting that the removal order of last week is rescinded. Veterans of the late war affected by the action are to be retained where no other old soldier fills the position. Capitol Park Watchman Jacob Devk and Capitol Park Laborer Jerry Yohe Andrew McKee and Lewis Finneartock are among those removed, with William H. Treok taking Finneatrock’s place. none of the removed are soldiers.

Capitol Park Jacon Devk Jeary Yohe Andrew McKee Lewis Finnearock Willam HH Treok Finneatrock Lie Noyoliteous

William A Campbell Found Dead in Shickshinny Store

Wilkes-Barre Aug 14 William A Campbell ex county superintendent of schools ex postmaster and a prominent Shickshinny merchant was found dead behind his store this morning a revolver with one chamber empty lay by his side. Authorities say the death appears accidental with the pistol possibly dislodged from a pocket the deceased was known as a prominent Mason Odd Fellow and leading Democrat in the area.

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Columbia's Victory Over Defender in Race at Newport

Columbia secured another win on August 16 at Newport on the Thalie course. The Columba led from start to finish, finishing in 4 hours 19 minutes, while Defender crossed in over 1 hour more, with the margin described as minutes and seconds.

Newport Columba Columbian Hattal Columbia Tine

Dewey Sends Gratitude on Trieste Visit

Admiral Dewey reports appreciation for the courtesy shown by the people and officials of Trieste and Austria during his ship’s stay. He notes cordial reception by naval, civil, and local authorities, with widespread public sympathy following the death of an electrician.

Olempia Tries Amati Ati Birr Trieste Triesie Austria Vienna Iit Wis Ft Mont

Remnants of the Hurricane Reach Atlantic Coast

Remnants of a West Indian hurricane move toward the Atlantic coast with winds near forty miles per hour and heavy rain. Reports from Savannah and Tybee describe a downpour and gusts while Jacksonville and St Augustine monitor the storm with no major damage locally reported.

Naseayi Ppavidente Metra Savannah Aus Gusia Tybee Jacksonville Rhia Hranswick Vomar Flo Augustine Pablo Beach

Hobson Reports from Navy on Spanish Ship Refits

Washington Aude i Naval Comptroller Hobson says the navy department heard today from Richard Mearton Hobson in charge of the Spanish ships raised from Manila. He notes repairs at Hong Kong and discusses dockyard needs in the Orient, ship supplies, and the value of the three ships once completed around 610000 to the government with refit costs near 4000. There is plan to raise three more Spanish vessels from Manila Bay.

Washington Aude Richard Mearton Hobson Hong Kong Orient Mant Manile Manila Bay

Battle Near Malolos In Philippines Engagement Report

A U S force from Quinga near Malolos engages about 300 insurgents midway between Bustos and Quinga. American casualties reported as one killed. Filipinos reportedly commanded by General Pio Del Pilar, aiming to blow up trenches and barriers at Bocave and Rigan near Bulanan.

Manila Quinga Malolos Bolinag Bustos Quiinga Pio del Pilar Bocave Rigan Bulanan

Food For Sufferers Aid Ship Leaves Brooklyn

New York August 1 The steamship McPherson sails from Brooklyn with cargo for Porto Rico storm victims. Much of the original army supply is left behind to accommodate rice beans grain clothing and other necessities. Volunteers begin arriving soon and the port of San Juan expected to be reached by Friday night.

New York Tsineport McPherson Porta Wien Brooklyn

Unclear historic court action delays for Cornelia Mitkin

Fragmentary report notes a judge granting a final extension for Mire Cornelia Mitkin, labeled a murderess, with mentions of Mia and John Downing and cave references. Details are incomplete and names may be misspelled.

San Francisco Exettion Mire Cornelia Mitkin Mia John Downing

Incomplete Geographic Names and Names in Washingt on

Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and places such as Chigivabe Cleorge Warringeton Carbondale and Mehoouany with a few surnames including Warner and Warner. The legible items resemble a list of people and locales without coherent event or context.

Washingston Alte. IL Chigivabe Cleorge Warringeton Carbondale Charlee FE Thechker Mehoouany Wyoming Olive Warner Tineke Stee Quchanna

New York Arrival Requires Clarification

Fragmentary OCR text references cities including New York Southampton Liverpool and trailers of arrivals. The readable portion mentions names and places but lacks a coherent event or outcome to confirm a full summary.

Secretary Root Appeals for Aid for Porto Rico Sufferers

Secretary of War Root issues a plea to state governors to raise relief funds for the hurricane distressed in Porto Rico. He notes vast destitution and urges rapid collection of supplies and funds with contributions from ex-Secretary Alger among early supporters.

Alger Witchington Porto Ricu

Dreyfus Affair Mention Shows War Secretary Air Buffer Plans

Morning weather notes give rain and general malice labors. counsel for Dreyfus, Bhat, and Secretary of War Root appeal for air access to hurricane bufferers. Includes local base ball result, divorce mill grind, and principal re election at Milch School as part of court proceedings and local updates.

Dreyfus Bhat Dreyfus Rnt War Root Lorawl Phillips Deellies Milch School

Miners Near Settlement in Northern Susquehanna Strike

Reports from Wilkes-Barre indicate a possible early settlement of the Nan-Hooke mine strike as concessions emerge on both sides. Babylon colliery Duryea workers return after two weeks of stoppage amid minor company concessions and Pettebolle colliery Delaware Lackawanna and Western remains closed awaiting arbitration.

Wilkes-Barre Mott Nan- Hooke Susquehanna Coal Pettebolle Calliery Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Weee Offi- Chis

Arrest of Guerin Sparks Paris Political Arrests

A fresh warrant is issued for M. Guerin in Paris as police reinforce the Anti-Semite league offices. A crowd runs riot with shutters closed and windows reddened in anticipation of action, while cries of Live l-Armeer and Mortawn Jutts echo through the street.

Paris M. Guerin Anti-Semite League Gener

War Hero Honored At Elk Republican County Convention

The Elk Republic county convention endorsed War of Spain veteran Captain At for county treasurer and other local offices. Aldrich Wilcox was named treasurer, Rideways Captain for prothonotary, Thomis for commissioner, Powers Mildgway auditor, Clearwater Wilcox delegate, Wandymaker Highhind alternate, Cieer Johnsonbure county chairman. The event also endorsed Benatar Quay and the state administration.

Obituary Notices From Lock Haven High School Figures

Lock Traven former principal of Lock Haven high school and eleven faculty members died here today. He was a Bucknell University graduate and former superintendent of Northumberland county. Wallaone, sister of Mrs Abraham Idacoin, also died here today. Surviving relatives include Mrs Maury Wal five Baker, wife of Major John F. Baker of the army.

Lock Traven Wolverton Lock Haven High School Bucknell Universiv Nertinenyberland Caty Northumberland County Bpringfield Il, Aug, Th—Mre, Pranil Jd Wallaone Abraham Idacoin Ose Twosone Willan Adwierd Maury Walfive Baker John F. Baker Mogular Army

Kruger Backs Joint Inquiry on Franchise Controversy

Provident Kruger has replied to Joseph Chamberlain accepting a joint commission of inquiry to settle the franchise dispute. He conditions that the independence of the Transvaal be not impugned.

London

Boers Prepare for Bloody War in Defiant Meeting

A farmers meeting at Tawi amid Afrlem reports a call to defend the colony, declaring it the duty of every burgher to shoot if necessary. Frontiersmen await orders as supplies and rifles flow, with field cornets arming unarmed burghers for potential conflict.

Duos Tranevas Ai Mons Provieine Gond Ube Supiltes Witny Bea Ponce Aris Johannesburg Aue Standand Sy Vollay Tina Corneta Eriboox

Supporters Rally to Back Judge Archbald in Wyoming County

Special to the Scrinton reports a gathering at Tonkhanneek where enmity supporters nominated Fulwand TT Mfeniger for state delegate and pledged to back Judge Archbald. Attendees included Sheriff Oliver Piesswilds and several local officials as well as county commissioners.

Tonkhanneek Hivans Wyoming Couney Fielek W. Aprenbald Seranteng

Matthews Beats Kerwin in New York Tennis Bout

In New York on August 8 Matthews defeated George Iserwit in a Petoonia round tennis match. The contest featured tactical exchanges with Matthews gaining the edge as Kerwin’s play faltered, ending with Matthews stronger and advancing past the round.

Washington TN Toe war epee ment tod revelved

Fragmented wartime ordnance list mentions units and soldiers including Corporal Samuel T. Hollinger Ninth Infantry and George W Wells Fourth of July era names appear in a garbled roster of detachments and wounded figures with scattered locations such as Cebu, Hehon Newry, and Marquina, reflecting a damaged battlefield summary.

Washington Tod Gaiberdi Lee Pouwich Cavaley James K Robinson Nick

Paria Strait Disaster Report From Milford Haven

Fragmentary text describes an American steamer Paria rescued or towed near Coverite, Milford Haven. Divers work on repairs with fury as authorities assess damage and the ship’s fate remains unsettled.

Falmowth England Steimer Paria Voor Te Rocka Coverite Milford Haven Elie

Governor Blan Heads to Millsburg for Lake Champlain Reception

The Aug assembly reports Governor Blan travels to Millsburg to invite President McKinsey to attend the reception for the Tenth regiment's arrival and the forthcoming events at Lake Champlain. The brief note hints at a formal gathering and upcoming visits.

Warridinirg Blan Millsburg Lake Champlain President McKinsey Tenth Regiment

Weather forecast for Washington region August outlook

Forecast predicts rain in eastern Pennsylvania to begin Tuesday with continued showers Tuesday and likely Wednesday. Winds shift to strong northerly by midweek, bringing cooler conditions.

Washington

Labori Shot in the Back in Rennes Ambush

A violent ambush on M. Labori as he headed to court in Rennes leaves him wounded. Witnesses describe the assault, pursuit of the would be assailants, and a police manhunt with guards and civilians aiding. A mayoral proclamation denounces the outrage and calls for calm.

Rennes Prafee Dreyfus Ambueh M. Lastierl M. Hateort Belitit Sieddenly

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