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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
1
Manila reports insist recent events show treachery by local mayors and natives undermining friendly policy. Officials allege natives and insurgent ties aided by corrupt officials, while American authorities clamp down and weigh stricter measures. A local leader faced arrest for recruiting and treachery amid growing distrust.
Fragmentary OCR notes detail political figures and action around an election. Names such as Vrethontaig and Chri oe Souls Terie appear with unclear affiliations. The text references counties, voters, and unspecified procedures. The overall tone suggests procedural confusion and upcoming voting activity.
Stroudetigiew Awe reports a cattle disease affecting dairy herds near the western border of the county. At least one animal died near AL Barnes's dairy at Wicking Now and several cows at Aubriette Ville show similar symptoms. Commissioner DredP Rathiteek of forestry has begun an investigation and a formal report will follow.
William Moran, a fireman on the Chicago and North Western Railway, shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. The incident occurred near Maretifield, Wik, on August 2. Moran is believed to have been temporarily insane.
Two men from Greenwich Point, Allwnt Golden and Purmen Hicks both aged about 40, drowned after their boat departed Heomietend and sank at night while sailing toward Lonight, according to local reports from New York on August 2.
Washington reports a War Department statement on Cuba under U S governance. From Jan 1 to June 4 current year expenditures exceeded receipts by 1 480 021 dollars, with total receipts 8 200 100 and disbursements 5 000 088. July receipts totaled 1 600 524 with disbursements 1 020 877.
The Tenth Penn squadron returns from the Philippines after a year abroad, marching through Pittsburgh and Allegheny City to Schenley Park for a formal welcome. Governor Roosevelt and officials will present medals and lead a parade to honor the troops, with crowds lining the route and a celebratory reception planned in Pittsburgh.
Turina a noted New York sculptor died after fainting mid afternoon while working on a statue in Central Park. The artist, born in Vou, studied in Milan and Rome, had served in the army and arrived in New York in 1907. He was involved in completing several public works including a General Bolivar statue in Central Park.
Fragmentary report notes Harristure Aus Ti connects Civernar Stone oil wife Joly and Pittsburg in a rental dispute. The text mentions a mob puzzle at a reception to the Teath Poa eilvanie tomorrow, but details are unclear and names may be garbled.
New York reports the Civic Federation of Chicago calls a conference on trusts and combinations with educational intent. Governors of twenty states appoint delegates. participants include professors of political economy and officials from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Workers for Democratic candidates arrive in Zanesville for the state convention to be held Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates select members of the state central committee and discuss party reorganizing efforts as deliberations focus on platform, contests, and adoption of a new state constitution.
Sir Thomas Lipton sails from Liverpool on the Campania bound for New York as crowds welcome and bid farewell. The Ameren Cup challenger owner expresses full satisfaction with the arrangements by the New York Yacht Club committee. Lipton predicts Royal Cork will be the first place to see the Cup display on this side of the ocean.
President and Mrs. McKinley enjoyed a calm Sunday at Pittsburg Aug 20. They rose at 7 AM, toured the grounds of the Pitcairn residence, attended an Episcopal service preached by Rev. Daniel Dorchester, and later drove through Setonley Park before a private dinner at Teedock. The visit included arrival and departure events with the Pitcairn family.
Report from Aug 29 describes tensions easing yet armed patrols by the militia continue. Colonel Hawton returns to Savannah with troops and officers consult on ongoing security. A special term of the superior court is expected to convene to try John Thibeall for Sheriff Towed’s murder and others indicted.
In New York on August 27 the Morris canal broke from its supports near Phillipsburg New Jersey as a violent storm began. The floodwaters swept loading docks and outbuildings, washing away mill structures and tearing down walls while debris and foundations were carried away. The scene described includes wrecked mills and a destroyed crossing, with extensive damage to nearby property and infrastructure.
Two New York owned ships, the Tile BH Starbuck and the St Francis, sail from Philadelphia for Oregon shores in a $1000 prize match. Aboard are the crews and captains Ageherl and Wine, with Cape Henlopen awaited to judge whether iron or wood hulls yield faster passage. The race tests modern steel vs wooden ships with a copper cargo aboard the St Francis and Klarrhuck under Captain Curia god.
A severe storm event in Lancaster Pennsylvania caused collapse and injuries. Dr Andrew Martin aged about 36, a Mount Joy resident and veteran, was struck by debris while in his home and died shortly after. Witnesses report Willman caused the building to fail as the family caretaker was nearby. The victim was a graduate of Ann Arbor University and Jefferson Medical College and served in the eight year conflict.
Report from Rennes details a dramatic courtroom session in the Dreyfus affair with Capt Freystaetter and General Mercier conflicting over secret documents. Government hints at possible arrest of General Mercier amid garrison guard outside his residence, while rumors of impending actions circulate.
Tiarrishore Aug 2 Edward tein Icke, 10, an employee for Wort er Mleetrie Co of New York assisting Pennsyl vania Telephone, was found dead in a house backyard. Neck broken. cause uncertain whether suicide or murder. Body sent to home No. 600 Hundred and Eighty secondLert.
In Yulin on August 2, a gubernatorial candidate toured with Mayer and spoke to supporters. The event featured a blend of music and civic chants as the crowd cheered for the candidate and pressed for unity and progress.
In San Fratcseco on August 27 Deputy Sheriff James Kh was killed by George Tanner, a 4th Weber front saloonkeeper. A woman, reportedly involved, was found contorted in a house after the assault. Authorities say the woman had been ordered to stay with Tanner.
Weather today shows light showers across the region. Local Scranton area reports include building law developments and civic notes. Church talks, trade congress, and community items fill the morning pages with measured updates and schedules.
A large crowd threatened to lynch Henry Jones aged about 48 after he was arrested on a charge of attempted criminal assault. He allegedly enticed two six year old girls from their home on Krinker Street with promises of money. A constable and alderman maintained order as Jones was jailed and later remanded to the county jail. Witnesses testified as Jones offered no defense.
The report notes no significant progress in the Lackawinna engines matter over the last two days. A committee and Avie have held informal meetings and plan to meet formally for the session with Supreme Chief Russell and others.
Six workers at a Bominiten Game Water camp in Scranton narrowly escaped as a new pit near the gatehouse collapsed, trapping men briefly before all climbed out with injuries described as minor. The incident prompted a safety check on the unfinished pit and water containment at the boulevard site.
A Canadian steamer Tilloy burned off Fiotepert harbor with crew and passengers in danger. The vessel burned throughout the night and morning until towed into Malinoert harbor. Estimates value around 8000 with limited cargo.
Watertown Wis. Johnnsh Plavin long time educator and president of the State Teachers' Association and twenty two years county superintendent of education, committed suicide in his home. Despondency and overwork are believed to have caused the act.
The Shanghai land dispute between British and local authorities centers on a tract 00 miles from Hankew along the Yangtze. British Blue Jackets confronted at the site, ejecting workers and moving to fence the land, with Hirst leading a contingent and asserting British rights while tensions remain high.
Sheriff Sell in Crimdon County oversees a raid as 40 officers seizes five saloons in lowertown. Dozens mobbing crowds clash with deputies. several patrons injured and hospitalised. No arrests were recorded. raid cited to enforce Sunday closing laws amid public uproar.
A chaotic OCR fragment states a child died on a Saturday morning after an unspecified incident. It references a Totefay family, a theater-like setting, and unclear details about names, places, and actions. The readable text implies a fatal event but lacks verifiable specifics.
Fragmentary text mentions New York and several place names including Bremen and Millville. It references arrivals and towns such as Premen and Lew Veith with unclear events. The article lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to confirm a clear report.
Fragmented OCR yields a financial note listing deposits and bank due figures. It mentions 24000 on hand and other unsettled items, with unclear dates and entities. The text appears to reference a local account or balance sheet from a Yorkshire entity, but specifics are unreadable.
Forecast predicts showers in eastern portions with a cool start and increasing easterly winds. The outlook calls for unsettled conditions and a chance of light rain through the day.
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