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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1899

Page

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Dreyfus Trial Proceedings See Labore in Court Dialogue

Labori appears at Rennes court for Capt. Alfred Dreyfus treason trial. Spectators greet his arrival with enthusiasm as Dreyfus and Laberl exchange formal salutations. Witnesses including Grenley and Bertin present contentious testimony amid sharp exchanges between defense and government lawyers.

Rennes Auic Maltre Labori Alfred Dreyfus Martini Laberi Lyron Maitre Liabori Polles Myriends Tsing Tere Twade Gers, Dillot Merelor

New Laws Suggested for Alaska Convention in October

Southeastern Alaska towns call for a territorial convention at Juneau on October. Seventy delegates will attend to push bills in Congress and to draft laws on municipalities courts schools taxes and related matters for Alaska.

Seattle Alaska Jone Congress

Tenth Pennsylvania Guards Halt at Ferry Depot for Departure

The men of the Tenth Pennsylvania met at the ferry depot at seven tonight to arrange for departure. The first section of the train started for the rest and their leave to Bon Franci fen was unremarkable, but the men showed pleasure as they began their homeward journey, with the war in New York evident in sentiment.

San Franciseg Penheylwania Terey O'Olwk

Shamokin Silk Mill Plans Expansion and Jobs

Shamokin Silk Mill announces a $2,000,000 capital plan to expand operations and add 2000 positions. The move includes new taxi alert services and two HM red Ioome facilities to boost employment and local industry.

Shamokin, Aue Shamokin Silk Mill Company HM Red Ioome Omnance

Shanghai Mercury Reports Pekin Note on Empress Dowager

A Pekin communication carried by the Shanghai Mercury says the empress dowager has begun showing symptoms of illness. The report notes the imperial court situation and the potential impact on governance.

Shanghai Thy Shanghei Mercury Pekin

Kruger Seeks Modus Vivendi On Franchise Reform

Pretoria reports no definite reply to Joseph Chamberlain’s joint inquiry proposal regarding Outlander franchise reform. A British plan for a five year franchise and fifth Outlander representation may be considered if imperial interference ends. Portguese delays keep war ammunition in Delagoa Bay as Mausers and supplies are distributed to burghers.

Pretoria Joseph Chamberlain Alfred Milner South Africa Cape Colony Bt Ie Transvaal South African Republic Portugere Deligon Bay Johannesburg Transvenal Lourengo Marques

National speed meet thrills at Neadville track races

Aug 22 Neadville Massa heats decide the day’s grand circuit program. Pilzer and Latah win in 2:20 trot, 1st and 2nd heats. Lost Time earns 2:12 time and $445. Kingmond’s blue Hi stake trot leads the day with 2:40 and 2:09 times, while Billy Andrews captures the 2:25 pace in straight heats. Rubber wins the 2:14 trot with 2:12 for Irish second. Battleton places in the 2:10 trot final.

Neadville Mass Rick Pilzer Latah Bert Letta Etal Shy Olige Trotters Wis Cisy Kingmond Wilask Billy Andrews Battleton

Two Colored Men Killed in Urbana Pursuit

In Springfield on August 22, William Wetzel and Samuel Isley two colored men and stepbrothers, were surrounded and killed by officers near Urbana while resisting arrest for stealing harness. Officers Bower Reifainder Marshal Heatherman and Charles Johnson pursued four miles from Urbana. the thieves fired first and the officers returned fire, killing them by their buggy. No officers wounded, color community aroused.

Sprinfield William Wetzel Samuel Isley Urbana Bower Reifainder Marshal Heatherman Charles Johnson

Admiral Dewey Arrives in Villefranche Framed by Salute

The U S cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard reached Villefranche France at 6 40 am after departing Leghorn Italy. French ships Admiral Charber Davout and Priant under Vice Admiral Blename fired a salute in his honor. Olympia to remain for work here.

Villefranche France United States Olympia Admiral Dewey Leghorn Italy

Morse show masqueration directed by Secretary Choy

Fragmentary note indicates a Secretary Choy directed Morse show masqueration and a military tournament to be held at Long Branch. A president is to arrive Friday morning with West End to review troops during the day. Signed by Carrett A. Mobare.

New York Aus Choy Long Branch Node Pp. Dent West End Carrett A. Mobare

Anarchist Orator Denies Involvement in Force Commissioner's Attempted Murder

Parke Ave shows Maite today as evidence in the case of an anarchist orator who denies any participation in the murder attempt on Force Commissioner Gouller. The men arrested for taking part in Sunday’s demonstration are condemned to serve four weeks to two months in prison.

Parke Ave SA Maite Sebastian Paure Gouller Prion

Resignation of Congressman Reed Accepted by Governor Power

Governor Power accepted the resignation of Thomas B. Reed as congressman, effective September 4, with measures to appoint a successor. The notice confirms Reed will vacate his seat in the wake of party and national developments.

Augusta Aue Thomas B. Reed

Yaqui War Drum Sounds as Battle Nears in Mexico

A Potram area dispatch reports the Yaqui drum signaling a battle near Potam with General Lorenzo Torres within five miles. Torres, praised as fearless, is expected to lead the attack within 24 hours amid desertions in the Eleventh regiment and claimed Indian fatalities near 205.

Chicago Potram Mexico Nogales Potam Torres Lorenzo Torres Cweeta Alta

General Jimenez Delays Return From Havana Voyage

General Juan Jimenez arrived at Manzanillo on the Poloria but missed connections to Santiago de Cuba. He waited for the next steamer and arranged to bring his family by Thursday's boat, with plans for a yacht to Kingston Jamaica. He complained of an unwarranted arrest at Cronfuegos delaying his Santo Domingo arrival.

Havana Juan 1Dro Jimines Manganillo Santiago de Cubs Fatanhon Manzanide Santiago de Cuba Cronfuegox Santo Domingo Santiago Kingston Jamaica

President to Attend G A R Philadelphia Reunion

President McKinley has accepted the invitation to attend the G A R reunion in Philadelphia opening September 4. The party likely includes Mrs McKinley, Dr B M Rixey, Mr Randolph Foster, a stenographer, and two or three others. The president plans to review the parade and attend the banquet on September 1 if not prevented.

Philadelphia Aus John N. Nicholson G. A. Brithpmert McKin Joy George P. Conelyou MekKinsen B. M. Rixey Randolph Foster

Republican Convention Nominates County Officials

Philadelphia August 22 The Republican convention today nominated county officers for November including Sheriff Wencel Hartman Common Pleas Judges Samuel W Pennypacker and Henry J McCarthy City Commissioners Jacob Wildemore Hugh Mack Coroner Thomas Duggan Delegates to the State Convention chosen in Harrisburg with no notable contest and a generally perfunctory session.

Philadelphia Republican Party Wencel Hartman Samuel W. Pennypacker Henry J. McCarthy Jacob Wildemore Hugh Mack Thomas Dugcan Harrisburg

Afro-American League convenes in Harrisburg with about 100 delegates

The fifth annual convention of the Afro-American State league opened in Harrisburg with around 100 delegates absent. Mayor Fritetey gave a welcome, Rev. M C Brooks of Steelton spoke in response, and a committee was named to seek better recognition of colored voters from Governor Stone and Senator Penrose. Tomorrow officers’ vacancies will be filled and Dauphin county league members plan a reception and cake walk for visitors.

Harrisburg

Riot in Hilversum Triggers Martial Law After Mob Uprising

Amsterdam reports martial law proclaimed in Hilversum after a night of unrest. Troops occupy the town as a mob protesting a loreal faly overpowered the palace, paraded streets, destroyed property and attacked the burgeemaster's house amid general unrest.

Amsterdam Hilversum Loreal Faly Burgeemaster

Reorganization Adds 500 Patrolmen in St Louis Police

The St Louis police department underwent a major reorganization under a new law. Five hundred new patrolmen were sworn in and added to the force yesterday, expanding the department's manpower.

Louie

Race meeting at Wondland Park draws pocket Kings

Unclear text mentions Bronx City August and September racing at Wondland Park. References Patchen and Gentry connected to a past event on a track. Details are fragmentary and unclear about participants, dates, or outcomes.

Bronx City Wondland Park Alas City Gentry

Endorsed Archbald Bets on Republican Supreme Bench

Harrisburg dispatch reports Judge Archbald has broad backing from bar and public in support of his Supreme Court candidacy. The convention favors Archbald, but final nomination hinges on arriving delegates andQuay influence. Brown rumored as Quay choice if Archbald falters. backers vow to pursue honorable means regardless of outcome.

Quay Archbald Harrisburg Commonwealth Morehun Archhbald Pul LLC Elts J. Hay Brown Brown Senator Quay Richard

Early hints of Pennsylvania Republican convention slate

Harrisburg August 2 reports indicate the state Republican convention will nominate candidates for November offices within two days. Few leaders have arrived. delegates arrive tomorrow as state committee meets. Names mentioned include Senators Hales Pentaxe and Quay, Governor Stone, Jere B. Tex, Henry W. Palmer, Judge Robert W. Archbald, J. Tay Brown, Colonel James F. Barnett, and Josiah Mr. Adams among others.

Harrisburen Hales Pentaxe Elkin Eyre Jere B. Tex Tuntingdon Lechiel Hotel Henntor Quay Lancaster County Beaver County Lechter Hotel Governor Stone Excave Mansion Henry W. Palmer Wilko#-Barre Robert W. Archbald Scranton Bccome Supreme Coun Shert Nomiinat Bom J. Tay Brown Lancaster James FE. Barnett Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment Feld Josiah MR. Adame Philadelphia

Weather and local notices from The News This Morning

The paper highlights generally fair weather indications and local sections including finance and commerce, state camp proceedings, editorials, and a feature on Philip J. Vetter. It also mentions homeward hound, bonded indebtedness of city, and regional news from Scranton and surrounding areas with waste materials and realignments noted.

Philip J. Vetter Inercisa

Supreme Court Judge Meeting Chooses State Committee Chair

A meeting of candidates and the convention chairman will be held Wednesday evening to elect General Frank Stedler of Fuston as successor to Attorney General Elkin as state committee chairman.

Supreme Court Winneday Frank Stedler Fuston Chirman Ceneral Elkin

Eyler illness prompts governor resignation talks in New Jersey

Aug 22. Manaeine Tristee Conk of the Oine industrial school met with the governor and read a letter from Trustee Carter offering to resign if ordered. Cook offered no resignation. Eyler remains ill. Bishop of Paterson SCPCC filed statements accusing Eyler of cruelty from former inmates Sadie Wiseman and Katie Barlow. A warrant for Kathe Barlow was sworn. Wiseman case barred by statute. Cook agrees to resign. two new board members named John Rue and Howell C. Still of Paterson to join the board.

Trenton N. J Manaeine Tristee Conk Oine Bishop Paterson Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Sadie Wiseman Eyler Ciy Hospital Katie Bartow Eyter Cnasmiech Kathe Barlow Mirely Lanseied John RB Rue Howell C. Still Paterson

Clinton Democrats Nominate Ticket at Clinton County

Clinton County Democratic convention chaired by J. Mettormick nominating Sheriff James Conty of Lam ar township Prothonotary Thomas Bridgens of Lock Haven Treasurer John Nobile Lack Haven Commissioners J A Meone Loan township J A McCurdy Wayne township Auditors H G Hanna Woodward township Editor W J Darrah Renovo News G A Brown Lock Haven elected chairman Resolutions back Democratic state platform support Blone administration and urge deferral of national issues until campaign season.

Lock Haven Mettormick Clinton County James Conty Lamar Township Thomas 8. Bridgens John Nobile Lack Haven J. A. Meone Loan Township J. A. McCurdy Waynee Township H. G. Hanna Woodward

Release of Skin the Goat in Dublin Murder Case

Dublin August 2 Lord-Lieutenant Bart Cadogan signed orders releasing James Fitzharris alias Skin the Goat who in May 1883 was sentenced to penal servitude for the Phoenix Park murder of Lord Cavendish and Under-Secretary Parke. The release affects another case involving Laurence O Fanlon for attempting to murder jurors in Navan. Fireharrin and O Hanlon were freed from jail this evening.

Dublin R Bart Cadogan Lord Lettenant Ireland Maryborough James Fituharris Skin the Goat Phoenix Park Lend Frederick Cavendish TH. Parke Krhown de Alay Laurence O' Fanlon Fireharrin O'Hanlon

Holcombe Nominated for Supreme Justice by Three Conventions

Omaha August 2 three state conventions met in separate halls within one block. Ex Governor Bilae A Holcombe was nominated for supreme justice by Democrat Popular and Fusion conventions in a unified backing.

Omaha Democrat Popullar Pusion Halla Bilae A. Holcombe Wise

Boston Relief Fund Reaches $19000 Total in August

The Boston Relief Fund in Boston reports that the Porto Rican relief drive has accumulated a total of $19000 by August. The community support displays strong fundraising momentum and ongoing donations.

Boston Aug

Filipinos Brace Up for Rebel Resistance in Cavite

Reports from Manila describe an organized Filipino force in Cavite Province numbering in the thousands, with rebels entrenching at Anguedes and threatening railroad lines. American patrols and reinforcements clash with Pio del Pilar’s forces, while howitzer ammunition failures and supply diversions to Aguinaldo’s army are noted.

Cavite Otis—Howitzer Monila Ione Kong San Pernandhe Ceneral Lawton San Fernandes Smith San Fernands Pio del Pillars Rio Grande Ballina Quinqua Bigaa Malolos Manila San Fernando Balinag Quingua Pie del Pilar Amreohat Fond Aparri Aguinaldo Norte Morta Manil Cena MacArthur Fe Lawton Fan Mate Angeles Wan

Jamaicans Offer Militia for Transvaal Defense

Kingston August 22 Jamaicans have offered a contingent of native militia to support white troops in the Transvaal. Enthusiasm for enlistment is high and volunteers quickly responded when a full regiment was called for.

Kingston Jai Jamaico Fovethingne Transvaal South Africa

Washington Weather Bulletin Signals Mixed Conditions

A brief forecast notes warm August conditions across eastern Pennsylvania with generally fair skies. Winds will be light to moderate from the north, bringing cooler air, and maximum temperatures are expected to stay comfortable through Wednesday.

Washington

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