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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1899

Page

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Loubet Nominated for French Presidency by Leftists

At a Paris meeting of leftist senators M. Loubet was unanimously named to succeed the late President Faure. Election is viewed as virtually assured with M. Melino withdrawing, while Emile Loubet’s background and Senate role are highlighted as factors shaping the political landscape in France. Faure’s body lies in state as France mourns.

Loubet Faure Carnot Paris M. Tuepuy National Assembly Congress France Versi Thos M. Loubet Senate M.loubers M. Dupuy M. Melino M. Emile Loubet Drome Panama Femite Jian Emily Crawford M. Lowther Ile Montilemar M. Faure Curedot Mic Bey de Dame Paure Willian Prince Ferdinand Tuigarla Order of the Cnnedition Humbert

Richmond Submerged by Massive James River Floods

Richmond, February 17 reports describe the James River floodwaters and ice swelling over the city. Wharves at Rocketts and streets near Shockoe and Church Hill are under water. Manchester Bridge may be swept away. rail lines and power works suffer damage. Authorities fear worsening conditions and widespread flooding.

Richmond James River Rocketts Virginia Navigation Company Bark Tentehtif Win Manchester Mayon Mielimend Eit Denen Ile Winkie MH. Hawer & Co Fie Dawes Columba Brest

Truesdale Selected as Avon Trackdile President

New York officials report the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board unanimously recommended Avon Trackdile for president to replace Samuel Brown. A stockholders meeting on March will elect the president and Sloan will likely be named chair of committees, with immediate action to appoint Prucetole.

New York Delaware Lackawanna Weetern Knorton O of AVON B Road Simvel Brown Murphi Sloan OoOttve

Movements of Ships Reported in Pacific

Washington reports several vessel movements in the Pacific. The Troquate reached Honolulu with dispatches for the United States and for the Oremon, while the Tatters shin is believed to have already called at Honolua and sailed toward Manila. Baltimore and Monterey arrived in Hong Kong from Manila, likely for supplies, and Princeton touched Suva en route to Manila. Sterling reached Beeston for decommissioning and the Justin Haw arrived at Mireiddend, also placed out of commission.

Washington Feb Honolulu United States Honolua Manila Baltimore Monterey Hong Kong Princeton Suvx Sterling Beeston Justin Haw Mireiddend

Commission Progress Report From United Nations Commission

A garbled and oblique summary suggests the commission makes steady progress in ongoing proceedings. The text references an alert about the AriingionTodas for the aul leet of tine and a discussion of the conference simulation, but specifics are unclear.

Otani

Haywood Sinking Update From Sharon Virginia

Ex-state treasurer B J Haywood prised ooted mbs Wednesday in Sharon Virginia as relief state today says the end is not fit off. His sufferings are tttetee and only made endurable by onlaton.

Sharon B.J. Haywood

Trial of Prof. Stephens Ends Witness Stand Debate

In Huston Michigan and Lafayette College linked testimony unfolds as Prof. Stephens refuses to take the stand amid heated discussions. Quintus Messenger from Lafayette College offers an odd chapel scene with a sudden event at the organ as officers tie the case to the Dec 17 fire and a mysterious hotel register entry.

Quintus Messenger Stephens Huston Kawyere Boone Stephenk John Chirey Mohumbia Phimpnburg Pardee Hall Carey Adron Snyder Scranton Bieghens Wateliwain Lafayette College wWwarten Alessegaer Wilkin Jane Wrefeld Charles Zuomerinwn Fiid Moore Oll Eengers Husher Itou Pardew Alinmereman Wind Aaron Ryder Heidieman Mir. Peidelman Hintheke Beldelmin Johnson Fox Liefayette College Pr. Warfield Hugh Merrick Mhiltipyhurs Columbia House Stephenn Hutel Ag Agron Snyder Merrick Lai

President McKinsey Visits Boston for Elm House Events

Report covers President McKinsey’s Boston visit with receptions and speeches at Tremont Temple and the State House. He addressed the Massachusetts House and met with Governor Long and Secretary Alger, with a breakfast for local business leaders before returning to Washington.

Rosten McKinsey Posten Wee Tewildeerin Tremont Temple G.A. RR State House Willeiene Ainseachuselles House of Representatives Alsen Quinn Elith Commercial Club Chiepperbeie

FIGHT DECLARED OFF IN HARRISBURG BALLOT DELAY

A tacit agreement halts the United States senate ballot until next Thursday. Leaders of rival blocs in Harrisburg postpone votes to avoid an election as members stay away to observe Washington’s birth day and flection day.

Harrisbure United States Hae Forest Folt Assembly Tvo Quay Trenchileans Antike Quay Regielature Washington

Shambled OCR Summary of Track Meet Records

Fragmented report from Madison Bytearden New York outlines a track event ending with a note that Miller set an earlier record of miles and a yard. Names and numbers are garbled, but mentions affiliations like Aurora and It: Mesdericha.

Ban Feinnethes Cal Shi Uhe Roach Wadie Miles Oy Miller Wat Madison Bytearden New York Alber Ltina Bbea Aurora Das Allerde Bieteo Mesdericha Dine Nowy Pilkington Barauly Lawson Ashinger Julie

Luther minister Tiazicton dies after long illness

The prominent Luther minister from Tiazicton Pe died today after a period of illness. He was ordained in Albany and served among various German Luther churches across many parts of the state. He was aged about sixty.

Tiazicton Schovidt Luther Elaine

Fragmentary War Peace Note Cited in February Washington Record

Disjointed text references a February Washington discussion on winding down hostilities through negotiated talks and reciprocal actions. The excerpt hints at an overarching plan tying peace processes to military adjustments and formal settlements.

Sibley Holds Torch Amid Reformers Battle Rhetoric

A verbose party polemic from Feb 17 depicts Congressman-Elect Sibley denouncing Independent Republicans and reformers. He claims Democrats ally with independents to thwart democracy and warns of a political clash across Pennsylvania cities, urging unity to defeat anti-Democratic forces.

Thvriesbureg Sibley

General-Admiral Dewey Expreted on Beautorial Question

The morning issue covers opinions on Sulviie, the beautorial topic, and local reactions. It notes General-Admiral Dewey and Mr. Sities, plus Prof Breghens Croyten Berena. A weekly trade review and religious notes are included with editorials and local planning.

Admiral Dewey Sulviie Ioltin Sities Profemeur Breghens Croyten Peestient Poore

Three Firemen Die in Dusty Market Street Fire

Early morning blaze at Market Street building destroys roof and injures two others as three firefighters Willi Chanes Hugh Dotty and George WW Phetode died. Rescue efforts recovered one man but conditions worsened with the fire gutting the water tower and central structure. Estimated loss reaches £50,000.

Willi Chanes Hugh Dotty George Nunsky Otter Freien St. John's

Blevins Murder Mystery In New Castle Town

In New Castle on Peb 17 investigators probe the death of treasurer John Blevins who held about 87000. A special auditing committee is to review treasury books as doubts rise over theft and possible murder links. Papers tied to loans reportedly vanished from the vault at the time.

New Castle Ma Dehn Blevine Jis Treasury John Blevins Miany Loana

Legacy of the California dredge timeframe and charges

The fragment references Jon Vrandhoo and A Brady overseeing a case linked to California events. It mentions charges and a period from February to March, with uncertainty about specifics. The text is garbled, but implies legal or investigative actions tied to a date range in 2640.

Jon Vrandhoo Fel A. Brady California Fae Alurtin Jullke Vung Tie Chong

Governor Sets Date for Anthony MeoChowan Execution

In Hinrriabuire on February 17 Governor signs order fixing April 2 as the execution date for Anthony MeoChowan at Pillsbury. Authorities confirm the legal process and location as the state prepares the final stage of the case.

Hinrriabuire Siong Das Anthony MeoChowan Pillsbury

Proceedings of House and Senate in session today

The Senate adopted no resolution to express sympathy for France after President Future's death. The navy legislation advanced, the Alaska code bill read, and private calendar bills discussed. The House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill as debated, with fiscal provisions totaling 344,000,000. An amendment on the Nicaragua canal was sustained 1 to 18.

Washington Senate Vicw United States Biante Walendar Nicaragua Canal Genemel Althougay Qaernment Fitchburg Railroad Company Mary Gan

Teller Sciple In Jail In Easton

Easton police report the arrest of a 25 year old man, Kirkpatelok, on charges tied to a default on a $4,700 bank loan. Investigators say he could not post bond and remains in custody awaiting further proceedings. The man’s background includes family ties to a Presbyterian church, a reputation as quiet and frugal, and questions about the stolen funds.

Easton Bian Aelatibe Tilia Commietanet Kirkpatelok Wis Homie Sivas Rantine

Norcross Waives Hearing on Murder-for-Inheritance Case

Avounsed of endeavoring to procure the murder of his brother Norcross waived a hearing today before Justices Adler and Uevane to move to the Martel term of court. The accused was remanded to secure bond of two thousand five hundred dollars each on two charges.

Inientown Vlarl Nore Ovowe Trother Adler and Uevane Martel Etterie Norcross Naorcrars

Mose Payne Mion Charged With Extortion At New Amsterdam Hotel

New York authorities charged Payne Mion with extorting money from Moriio Mahon, proprietor of the New Amsterdam hotel, alleging coercion tied to a Badger game for Monday Kiel 20.

New York Bet Vodivties Pursman Leia Mire Payne Mion Moriio Mahon New Amsterdam Motday Kiel

Steamship Arrivals Highlight New York Harbor Traffic

Maritime notices list arrivals and departures in New York with ship names and origin ports. The fragment mentions La Tree lawne Havre and debwerpood Bitar dam Kotiordun among other entries, indicating a busy berth and cargo movements.

New York la Tree Lawne Havre Ebruthy Debwerpood Bitardam Kotiordun

Dewey's Work Mapped Out A Naval Demonstration

The administration plans rapid US jurisdiction extension over the Philippines with a naval campaign led by Admiral Dewey. Gunboats head to Manila to support the operation as allied forces seek to oust Spanish authority and secure strategic ports.

Philippines United States Manila Wontnigton Dewey Visija Cebu Mindonna Negron

Magee Jury Bill Turmoil Amid Corruption Allegations

A fragmentary report discusses a Magee jury bill scandal linked to New York code changes. References mention Lay Chairman Harris and a Thursday meeting, with language suggesting impropriety in juror selection and committee actions.

Hurtebupe New York Eiaes Harris Belize

Chootawon Pardon Grants Cleared Convicts Freed

The president granted a pardon to four informants convicted in failing and wrongdoing cases tied to a route in the area. One inmate had twenty years already served after the Civil War and the time off reduces his term. The pardon highlights a notable clemency decision affecting longstanding detainees.

Washington

Four Children Cremated in DuBois Tragedy

A mother leaped from a window during a house fire that killed four children aged 6 to 9 in Patos, Washington. The father was away at a Pine Mountain. Mrs Carlson, shocked, carried one baby as the blaze claimed the others in their beds.

Patos Dhowthy Earky Omernhog Ute Pine Mra Carlson

Mears Declines to Accept in Meveland Fete

Fragmentary text shows Mears declining an acceptance at a Meveland fete. References to a racing board and League of American Aviielimen are garbled. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable to confirm specifics.

Meveland Ius League of American Aviielimen Kem Oriuson Devon

Weather forecast for Washington shows light rain and south winds

A brief weather note from Washington reports a light rain chance with southerly winds. The forecast highlights improving conditions later, with temperatures near normal for the period and no major storms indicated.

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