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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1899
Page
1
The Westminster Gazette argues tensions rise as Kruger pledges tough terms and a war stance looms. Trade in South Africa stalls, distress grows among the poor, and Portuguese authorities detain horses at Delagon Bay intended for the Transvaal.
A Cape Town correspondent reports a sad scene at Tallner station where about 150 children wait to be evacuated from Johannesburg amid mounting fears. The House of Assembly debates easing exit for women and children as frontier security strains. Colonel Powell’s forces are stretched and Boer forces concentrate in the Transvaal’s western fringe. A Boer suspected in Bechuanaland arrests. Kruger, in an interview, sees the Boer position in the West as defined by Pauls Naez.
Brisbane reports the government intends to send troops to support Imperial forces in the Transvaal amid rising tensions. The measure follows international pressure and the escalation of hostilities in the region.
The First Regiment N G P from Philadelphia arrived to take part in the Tenth Pennsylvania reception returning from Manila. The officers say the visit was a continuous round of pleasure with a grand reception along the route and a huge climax at Schenley Park. Lieutenant Colonel Good notes the great display and praises Pittsburg for the generous demonstration. The regiment starts home on a special train after this eastward sendoff.
Police report finding a cane resembling Captain Dreyfus item at a Nancy residence along with a German writ and valuable French army maps. The suspect reportedly hails from an old Algatian family with others suspected of complicity in the act.
A night of streetcar violence in Cleveland ends with three thousand protesters at Central and Lincolin avenues. Police under Sergeant S. Prank restore order after a crossing crash injures several workers and vandalizes two cars. Dozens arrested expected.
A Hamilton OH dispatch notes a Japanese newspaper account claiming Aguinaldo was killed by General Pio de Pilar in San Fernando during june. The paper cites Pilar accusing Aguinaldo of lying and firing a pistol to kill him instantly.
In the Crocker building third floor corridor Bun Vranélew of Aue shot and injured J B Tirner Apel estate agent amid a feud tied to a land deal across Healin Mreane and Sonoma counties. Turner was convicted of perjury and sentenced to ten years, later granted a new trial by the supreme court.
Fragmentary report notes a vessel named Union Ginter vruixer Newark arriving in San Francisco in August after an incident near Horn. Text is garbled and missing key details such as dates and full names.
Rennes Aug 6 Today's court martial proceedings on Captain Dreyfus yielded mixed results as Colonel Cordier testifies off the bordereau firm. Anti Dreyfusards and Dreyfusards react while General Mercier's surprise appearance signals not surrender but resolve to press the case.
Paria reports Major Carrier ordered to compel testimony from Col du Paty de Clam under government instructions. General Grugere then directs a principal military surgeon to examine the Major and report when ready for testimony at the Dreyfus court martial. Major Tavernier to conduct the examination with defense counsel present.
Fort Boott dispatch reports Lieutenant C G Warner says General Frederick Funston will leave Manila for home with the Twentieth Kansas regiment and retire from army service to reside in Kansas. The claim notes Funston awaiting orders to depart.
Captain Andrew Quay of Pennsylvania formerly with the army has realigned to private enterprise. A graduate of the military academy, he plans to file intent in August according to preliminary notices from Washington.
In East Liverpool Ohio about five thousand citizens greet President McKinley on arrival from Pittsburgh at 1 am. The president and Mrs McKinney visit Colonel Taylor’s home amid fireworks and cheering. An evening reception is planned with Col Taylor and other local officials.
The governor states that transportation was properly conducted for Colorado troops arriving from Manila and disembarking at the Presidio. He commends the War Department and General Shafter for efficient movement and notes that all facilities were provided for immediate mobilization, with favorable reports from officials and clearances for onward orders.
Reported troop movements show reinforcements sailing for Manila including 650 men aboard the Puebla and 500 more aboard the Warren expected around September 5. Additional ships are chartered and a fourteenth regiment may join the voyage, with swift departures from the port and preparations in progress at the depot.
A French firm sent a Paris agent to Kon san City to buy 3100 horses for exhibition use. He had secured 220 when telegram orders halted amid Dreyfus excitement. Buyers offered 60 for horses while farmers asked 45, prompting a flood of unsold stock and heavy losses as shipments stop.
Dollie Hudson also known as Dollie Marshall a 24 year old of Brooklyn was found dead in her apartment with throat slashed and other wounds. A razor knife was discovered. police seek James Rue of Jersey City who was last seen with her returning from a dance Friday night.
Washington reports 2544 volunteers have joined the ten regiments with 487 enrolling yesterday. Additional recruitment stations are being set up nationwide and officials expect rapid enrollment to continue.
In Zaneville on August 2, McLean supporters won a decisive lead in preliminary meetings, gaining control of twenty one congressional districts and party machinery. They plan liberal treatment of opponents and anticipate presenting McLean’s name at the convention with Colonel Kilbourne’s supporters aiding the effort.
A jumble of unsettled items covers general government forces, trials, regional sessions, and local political notices. Mentions of NE Pennsylvania events, a boat race, and a state convention hint at a broad metropolitan paper's scattershot briefs.
Aug 20 The event honored arriving troops at the colliery camp with a formal reception at headquarters. A parade through New Brighton and Heaver Falls featured medals and speeches as towns celebrated the return of the company. Weather was clear and hot with festive decorations and a large crowd watched soldiers march.
Aug 24 report notes Cavalry relief for Infantry under Col Lawton to safeguard order while trials begin for rioters. A petition from McIntosh County Black leaders urges peace, stresses law is supreme, and calls on women to avoid provocation while men support lawful process and court authority.
Dubuque Iowa reports Idolita A Winner owned by Frank Jone of Porismont lh NH captured the Heh horse review futurity for three year old trotters. The bay mare left the sled in all three heats and earned a purse of 0000000. Owner San0n collected a share while a Chicago entrant placed third. The race marked the fastest three year old futurity trotting yet seen with the first heat clocked at 99 1008 and a length record equaling the Laulaville mark from last year.
A damaged report describes a world championship bout with unclear names and outcomes. It notes Clever play by Chaoymekt and mentions an opponent Ayan with penalties and a disputed decision. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable specifics.
The Dewey home fund on Route 4 Althayel remains short of its requested goal. Treasurer Roberts notes 800 more gifts are needed to reach the mark. Promised contributions are expected from New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Ohio Milwaukee and other western cities.
A garbled maritime notice lists ships and routes with several place names including New York Antwerp London Southampton Liverpool and Boulogne. The fragment mentions arrivals departures and voyages such as Nomadic and others with unclear dates and destinations.
Rev Harlan Creelman, formerly prominent at Yale in Hebrew literature, has accepted a professorship in Hebrew and Old Testament literature at the Congregational College of Cannes, affiliated with McGill University in Montreal.
Incomplete returns tonight show Dorsey W. Burtleford wins the eighth Missouri district race for the unexpired term of the late Richard F. Hivnd, with a 2.3 percent margin over W. J. Voshall. Full results not yet available.
Report from Washington states Jiminez followers have captured all towns in the district except Monte Christi. Government forces suffered thirty killed as reinforcements arrived at Puerto Plata and Sante Domingo. Details of the engagement remain unclear.
Lewes Delaware August 2 builders trial of the battleship Allah heh estitthed in speed and knot performance. Describes engine revolutions and knot readings under varying conditions with measurements of water depth and wind. Officials from the shipyard line and officers express favorable opinions of the ship’s performance and hull build.
A damaged OCR account describes the Shamrock tug with Sir Thomas Lipton racing yacht ties up in Evie basin near V2.0 and U.S. waters, pulled free after grounding. Soundings later show the vessel drew twenty four feet of water where the ship had sat in the channel, with a joint docking at Destiny Dock No. 1.
Gen Wheeler is ordered to report to General Fanston's trip aide after visiting sites for a week. He expects Major Gon ertoff to arrive with more troops soon and progress in military operations. The oilround around the Angelis will be three stored within a week.
In Villefranche a quiet day followed the arrival of the United States Consul who planned to cut short the admiral's departure day. The consul's departure was anticipated to be on Thursday.
Panegiet forecast for Wednesday across eastern Pennsylvania with warm temperatures, then turning cooler. Expect westerly winds and likely Thursday breezes from the north.
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