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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1899

Page

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Dreyfus Case Continues Trial With Veiled Dossier Testimony

The Rennes court martial session resumes with Col Quart detailing defenses around the secrecy dossier. General Mercier and others observe as testimony focuses on Esterhazy, Du Paty de Clam and the handling of secret documents, with local officials noting the dramatic, orderly proceedings.

Esterhazy Dreyfus Rennes Major du Paty de Clam Kyoto Cowntie Ayer Mmich Athos Ciutat Vieving Hue Pioquant Court Muartiel Wittess Major du Paty de Clom

McCormick Knocks Out McVoy In Short Bout

Chien McCormick from Philadelphia defeats McVoy in about one minute after a fast start. The bout, under strict rules, ends when McCoy collapses from a decisive right hook to the jaw. Referee Hogan calls the winner as McCormick rises, leaving the crowd astonished by the abrupt finish.

Chien Ainek McCormick Pidelphia Kid Mc- Voy McCormack Mer Oy McCormick Molly Mercy Mcormick Mac Lewat Paniemoninum Hogan McCoy McChy

Court drama fades as Piequart testifies in trial

The court heard Colonel Piequart's testimony with the judges taking copious notes. General Roget and General Mercier followed with questions, Roget prompting a theatrical reply while Mercier remained restrained. The court adjourned at 1140 p.m. until tomorrow.

Dreyfus Mercier Roget Coronet Piequart Morcier Piequart General Roget Méorcter Wotemether Jouguet Rick Plequart Coeneral Mercier

Garment Workers Convene on Pay Methods in National Union

Philadelphia hosts a convention of Garment Workers of North America where delegates debated pay methods and machinery charges. A proposal seeks to abolish plow and task work in favor of weekly pay, with a future vote planned at the afternoon session.

Philadelphia Garment Workers of North America Eestor Hove Pines Tinlon Conmventhin de Nek Gener Tagidl New York Ghopaty Ate Fernoon Sieahin

Torn Fragments Announce New Detinae Event

Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a postponed contest between Kat MewSoy and de Tomme bHeonedack Moffitt. The notice mentions a purse and a winter carnival week schedule with unclear dates and locations.

Fire kills Adelph Morrin in Mich county disaster

A county fire in Mich is reported to have melted the frame of a building, trapping Adelph Morrin who was believed to be the only occupant. Several residents, including forty tomato workers, escaped with narrow margins.

Mich Adelph Morrin

Pennsylvania Pensions and Widow Certificates Reported

Pension records from Washington Avenue list 18 ponkon certificates and Orieront widows, with minor case under review. Warnick appears in Carbonitate entries with a value of four in the ledger.

Pennsylvania Washington, Ave Ponkon Orieront Warnick

Porto Rico Relief Fund Reaches 61475 in Boston

The Porto Rico relief fund drive in Boston reaches 61475 with donations collected at Avenue 18. Local residents and organizations contributed to support relief efforts for Puerto Rico.

Porto Rico Relief Fund Boston, Ave

Shamrock Arrives Off New Jersey Coast In Surprise

New York reports the Shamrock, Thomas Lipton's cup challenger, arriving earlier than expected and in good condition. Capt Hogarth praised the yacht's behavior as she anchored near Tompkinsville after being towed most of the way, with the Erin and other vessels following.

Hogarth Tompkinsville New York Robert Haddon Areen Ehamrock Milleh Havel Wer Wawl Moen 8 Miinmwet Lkely Columba Thomas Lipton Wea Pakeell Cloge Eiallenver Erin Havel Naseed Shamrock Sadi O Lhommedion Prin Temp- Kineville M Hagarth Brin Stearm Tam Sandy Hook Valkyrie Tord Duntraven Shamork Jimmes Arteet Cuba Kutver William

Tupper probes Alaska boundary delay and rail vision

London Aug 18 ir Charles Tup per former Canadian high commissioner says the Alaska boundary dispute remains unsettled due to U S delays. He notes proposed talks between Canada and the United States stall and urges a Dawson to Within railway plan and Yukon mining protections. He supports Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s position as Dominion stance.

London Charles ‘Tupper Associated Press Duseal United Caneda Ametica Alaska Dawson Yukon Setthenent Wilfrid Laurive

Died After Excessive Dancing In Shamokin Family Mourns

Mary Kelehin of Shamokin Pennsylvania died last night after suffering from illness following a party event. She reportedly danced for hours, then developed severe pain and cholangitis leading to death. She was elderly and survived by a husband and four children.

Shamokin Mary Kelehin Ahokee Ory Swamy Ehille

Representatives meet to form coalitions amid stalled work

Colunbua Aug. 2 delegates from winding window gles interests of the United Staten met in executive session last night and formed a consolidation of interests. Bellers Mekhee of Piltehure led the meeting as capital steps remain unsettled and details of the work are incomplete.

Colunbua United Staten Bellers Mekhee Piltehure

Death Notices: Ashaind, Aum Ii-Mirw Virginia Tayior Groescup

Ashaind O. and Aum Ii-Mirw Virginia Tayior Groescup, wife of Federal Judge Gromenupy of Chicags, Medicore, died today from complications of typhoid fever.

Ashaind, O Virginia Tayior Groescup Gromenupy

Guerin Holds the French in Standstill Amid Crisis

Guerin, president of the Anti-Semitic league, refuses to surrender at his Paris headquarters after an attempted arrest. Delegations from National Defense and leaders Jacqueru submitted surrender propositions, while authorities keep Guerin isolated and barriers prevent outside contact as crowds clash with police near the building.

Guerin Jacequey M. Birmin Faure Oran Almeria Chamber of Deputies Alee Walleck-Konsten Jacquey M. Leelee Senille Condom Gers M. Oierin Jicquey Chamber la Alec Paris M. Guerin Tue de Chabwoel Mt, Guerin anti-Senitee

Clog Steel Industry Faces Expansion in Warship Delays

A weekly trade review notes Crumee and associates discharged hundreds of workers and sought time extensions on two warships due to steel shortages. Twenty one of thirty seven vessels completed. Delaware building interest shows expansion. August payments through clearing houses up 0.9 percent, outside New York up 20 percent, signaling strong home demand despite price rises. Production is tied to contracts and pre-bought commodities. six months billets sold above early prices, with demand exceeding supply for various shapes and sizes. Overall, steel and iron markets show rising costs, strong domestic demand, and occasional production stoppages tied to labor and contract limits.

New York O Dun & Co Tomartin Crumee Muksin Delaware Sted Wittere Iverligep Southern Pie Iron Crew Forge Pittsburg Regent Cope Teino Terry Grainoa Tietier Atutiagk Beth Eitsi Re. Celie Canada

Kruger Aims to Permit Dinimmunition Pact in Briton Talks

South African Republic seeks bireniudine efforts on Pereidle the Il Portuguese pathordder to permit dinimmunition. President Kruger wires a request detailing a dus vivend with Great Britain as an EUR Tate Ch0t and Oikem af armen arc he to Wephwe on the German steamer henkk fon Haale, July 4.

Laurente, Mariver Delagwen Huy South African Republic Kruger Britain Wephwe Bere Lomernin

Racial clash reported with violent attack on Black individuals

An incident described as racial conflict details a violent assault on Black people, including a fatal injury, following threats and attempted mistreatment by White individuals. Police and community tension are noted as a response to the event.

Bubonic Plague Acknowledged In Oporto July Fourth Outbreak

The document notes bubonic plague began in Oporto Portugal on July 4 with thirty nine deaths. It records the town suffered a fatal outbreak and acknowledges the initial outbreak location and toll.

Oporto Portugal

Monument Unveiled for German Foot Guards at St Privat

Berlin Aug 18 Emperor William unveiled a stone monument on the St Privat battlefield honoring the dead of the German foot guards. He praised the "brave soldiers of both armies" and explained the archangel figure on the shaft as a guarantee of all soldiers, French and German, who fell there.

St. Privat Archangel Berlin William Foot Guards Butte Thv Youngtest Eixteenth Corps Althoveh Omy House Alin Mletory Empey

Unsettled Weather and Scores in New York Area News

The morning bulletin notes unsettled weather with regional forecasts. Local sports and finance items are on the agenda, along with religious news, editorials, and personal columns. Regional officials and staff updates close the board of control segment.

Secretary Root Selects Officers for New Regiments

Secretary Root spent the day reviewing submitted names with recommendations for appointment and assessing efficiency during the Spanish War. The selections will go to the president for approval as preparations speed transport to the Philippines proceed.

Washington, Ave Wae Philippines Pacific Root Logan Thornes Suez Canal Nevessary Pinitingines

Plague Reported in Portugal Cures 34 at Onero

A cable from Dr Heiser of the Marine Hospital Service dated Nuentes reports 34 cures of Mingue at Onero Portugal and urges measures in response. The message goes to the European General Wrtaten.

Wahvington Heiser Marine Hospital Nuentes Onero Portugal

Fragmented Washington report on soldiers and losses

The text fragment notes Aug day events in Washington, mentions enlivimenin, discharges, and a tomb, and references numbered regiments and soldiers. It is incomplete but implies casualties and military records within a wartime context.

Washington Enlivimenin

Pythian Convention Elects Offiers In Lancaster Session

The final session of the Pennsylvania Kejelite of Pythine Woes convened in Lancaster. Grand trustees authorized selling the Grand Lodge temple in Philadelphia for under $7,000 and funds were allocated for furnishing new offices. Nominations for officers included Thomas Thong ain as Grand Chancellor and Charles GL Arne as Grand Wheelhan Chancellor, with many other named officers listed. The new officers and committees were announced, and the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in Harrisburg next year.

Lancaster Land Lodge Pennsylvania Grand Lodge Philadelphia Thomas Thongain George M. Fletcher George Hawkes Milledelphia J. Neale Marietta W. Hy Starbird Pittsburg Julius Mountines Calvin Tomlinson Newton Polts Chambersaburg John Fielding Allewheny W. EH. Fiber Williamsport Louis Weinberg KL. Lyborger Harrisburg Themis Tlowbe

Fast Ten Miles At Chavies Haven Park

The report describes races at Chavies Haven Park with multiple heats and a professional half mile championship won by Major uylor. Competitors Orton and Aug Ve are noted among a fast ten mile event with a 17 2-5 second mark mentioned.

Orton Aug Chavies Haver Park Miles Mite Gierd Java Kineaelf

Big Fire Destroys Chicago Oil Building on Dearborn Street

A major blaze swept a brick Dearborn Street building in Chicago tonight. Oil and blazing embers filled the interior from top to bottom, testing firefighters for hours and causing extensive damage estimated near $100,000.

Chicago Dearborn Street

General Jiminez Arrest Sparking Cuban Tensions

President declares Jiminez detention by U S authorities an outrage and orders police supervision until further orders from the governor general. In Havana extemporaneous dispatches say Captain Stamper arrested General Jiminez aboard a steamer near Cienfuegos, then escorted him to Union Hotel under guard.

United States Havana Bacallao Juan Isidro Jimines Santo Domingo Stamper Jimines Starmper Union Hotel Firther Clenfueron Timinos Santiago de Cuba San Domingo

Grand Circuit Meet At En Falia New York Aug 14

Weather brought large attendance to the Grand Circuit meet as multiple heats produced record times. Laude of the Manor driven by Geer set a near record in the half mile. Twelve horses contested the 24 class purse of $150 with Toad Vineet favored and winning. Four heats ran in the 2.19 class purse $140, with Wilkes and Leon among the winners across heats.

En Falia Grea Ohewrt Ldiy Gndeed Nueinep Reveloess Geer Princ Albert Royal Sheila Leno Cleveland Doa Tals Hieowal KR Shenten Tim Am Lomeron Dalf Red Wilkes Jock DB Leon

Shipping Arrivals and Routes Mentioned for New York

A fragmentary OCR item lists numerous Atlantic crossings with ports including Cherbourg Cherbourg Hamburg and Plymouth. Mentions New York arrivals from Victoria and other locations with unclear ship names and dates.

Ambiguous OCR Chronicle From Wilkes-Barre Area

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled regional item mentioning Wilkes-Barre and surrounding locales with unclear names. The text references people and places but lacks coherent events or dates to define a clear news item or outcome.

Admiral Dewey Signals Arrival for New York Reception

A cable from Admiral Dewey confirms his planned arrival in New York Harbor, addressing the reception committee and stating his intent to enter the inner bay on Friday afternoon, August 2. The message reiterates the flotilla’s schedule and the city’s ceremonial welcomes.

Dewey Wiehingtay Augus Admiral Dewey New York

Weather forecast for Perritiy and Royeakteyn Penne Aviv

Forecasters predict a Sunday with breezy to fresh northeasterly to easterly winds. Expect cooler onshore conditions and scattered clouds across Perritiy and Royeakteyn Penne Aviv.

Washington Aig Aviv

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