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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1899

Page

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Busy Week in Congress Thrown by Army and Census Bills

Washington Feb 1. The Senate races to finish work with twelve days left and faces major acts on the Army Reorganization and Census bills. The Census bill passed both houses and awaits conference as the Army bill probes reorganization while a river and harbor rider may trigger clashes.

Washington Senate Huawaii Howee Slso Massachusetts Philipppines Bownkey Rew Mercer Committee On Publc Krox Committee On Territorial Hitt Mawati Committee On Files

Beresford warns China may bankrupt without new revenue

Lord Charles Beresford spoke at the Commercial Club urging Britain and America to help China develop its resources. He argued open trade and joint English speaking nations will benefit both sides and foster lasting friendship amid global commerce. He emphasized shared language, laws, and sentiment as a path to mutual gain.

China Britain America Great Britain England Ereland Beneft Niuet

Great Northern Flyer Wrecked Near Wilken Creek

Spokane, Feb. 19. The Great Northern eastbound Myer wrecked at 4 Week near Wilken Creek between Spokane and Wenatchee. Three men injured Mingines Werks leg broken and bruised Mireman Jones scalder Kilnefelter internal injuries. Engine and fender turned over baggage cars damaged no passengers reported injured.

Spokane Wash Wilken Creek Wenatwhee Mingines Werks Kilnefelter Mireman Jones Scalder

New World's Record in Kyer Stakes Race

San Franeico Peb sets a new mark in the Ky er Stakes over eight miles beating previous best. McCuferiy's Whateriou set a fast heat time of Li and 100% with Waterloo carrying 18 pounds. The race yesterday at Shireps head Bay featured Gabriel hau Hp 1? pounds in the field.

San Franeico McCuferiy Whateriou

Steamship Arrivals at New York Listings

Arrivals listed include ships from Liverpool Southampton Havre and Queenstown with lines from New York to Havre La Champagne and Umbria among others seen in the tabulation of steamship entries and origins.

New York Neooplland Aitwern Campanty Liverpool Bt. Paul Southampton la Tourklne Havre la Champange uQeonstown Umbria Ifrom

Demonstrations against Loubet spark chaotic Paris clashes

Paris streets erupt as supporters and opponents clash near Montmartre and the Seine office district. Police arrest many as trampling and window smashing mark the protests for Loubet and Faure funeral plans.

Riot at Star Theater in Chicago Causes Widespread Damage

A riot at the Star theater in Chicago draws about two thousand people. The audience demanded refunds after curtain delays, chairs, chandeliers, and carpets were broken. Police arrived late, the interior suffered extensive damage, and the crowd dispersed after refund attempts.

Chicago Star Theater Sedgwick DiVision Streets

Brooklyn man found dead by gas in Philadelphia room

Warner Edgerton Tuckerman, 42, of Brooklyn, died last night by inhaling gas in his Room at 1225 Race street. He left letters to his wife and named his grandmother Mrs A J Trayur and his father J Tuckerman. Treayur last saw him Saturday when she lent money for rent. he recently moved here and was employed as an advertising solicitor.

Philadelphia Warner Edgerton Tuckerman Brooklyn S. Y Race Street Tuckerman A. J. Trayur Newkirk Street Philaidepiie J Tuckerman Utic

Peruvian Revenue Trends Reported in English Pamphlet

The Peruvian government plans to publish in English a pamphlet outlining the country’s commercial statistics for the last three years. It highlights revenue patterns, export growth, and an honest administration, with emphasis on tax and trade data.

Idi Pei Galveston Tex Peru

Coal Tragedy Near Hawley Claims Young Miner

Martin Feeley youngest son of William Feeley of Hawley Pa was killed Saturday afternoon when a fall of frozen debris buried him as he and Stanley Parker dug coal from a calm pile near the Delaware and Hudson canal basin. Parker escaped with a minor leg bruise and Feeley burial is planned for Tuesday morning.

Stranton Hawley Martin Feeley Willam Feeley Stanley Parker Feeley Penneylvania Coal Company Delaware and Hudson Canal Parker Peeley

Army Measures to Be Considered

Washington reports the War Department statement on pending army legislation. It covers two bills: Hawley Hull bill to reorganize the regular army and Cockrell bill proposing disbandment of volunteers after Spain treaty ratified and creation of separate island armies. Notes strength, staff, and officer promotions. warns on staffing and defense implications.

House Senate Washington War Department Congress Military Hawley Cockrell Uts Spain Cuba Porto Rico Islands of the Pacific Army of Islands of the Pacific Atatf United States Benin Philippines Porto Mico Mavila Troon Hull Schwan Carter Majora Hiewland Johnston Finpeen

Pensions Tacited for Widows and Invalids in Pennsylvania

Fragmentary notice from Washington dated February 2 details pensions for widows and invalids linked to names including Mary Mc Pennell Avoca lucerne and Original Whatlow B. WIT Athena Bradford Mbert Forlett South Liban Susquehanna to Mb, with unclear action and recipients.

Washington Mary Mc Pennell Avoca Lucerne Whatlow B. Wit Athena Bradford Mbert Forlett South Iibacn Susquehanna

New Blood for the Lackawanna Railroad Leader Change

W H Truesdale to be elected president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad will shake up management after Sloan retires. Superintendent Reasoner of the Morris and Essex division plans to retire and younger leadership will take over coal and other departments with new ideas and reforms.

Reasoner Morris and Essex Division New York W. H. Truedale Thorsday Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Beegins Exchange Place Trecedale Sloan Theasoner Marine & Besex Division Hoboken Raitrand

Horrors of the Alaska Trail Reach Relief Team

A relief party of Lee Pate Julius Sternberg and J A Ritchie from Montreal returned to report a six week ordeal at the Porcupine headwaters They and others endured semi starvation after living on beaver hides and limited provisions Holmes Moffatt Billney and others faced near starvation before reaching Fish Branch hoping to reach Pa Pierre Souse with the remaining dogs and supplies

Seventy Mile River Alaska Pebu Beattle Wash Lee Pate Julius Sternberr J. A. Ritchie Montreal Porcupine River Hitchie Paiis Kitchin D. A. McPhee Windersay Moffatt Pembroke Oat Philly Billnew Duluth Alex. Holmes Fresno Cal Edmonton Yukon Holmes Fish Porcupine Moffatt Billney Ritchie McPhee Pa Pierre Souse HivliJe

Lewistown Freight Crash Kills One Injures Engineer

A head on collision near Lewistown between a freight train and a passenger train caused wreckage on the north end of the Junie river bridge. Engineer Jack Weils was trapped and fatally injured. Fireman Cowper escaped unharmed after leaping to safety as the engine slid along the bridge.

Lewistown Pal

New York Transport Berlin Arrives From Bon Juan Ponce

The United States transport Berlin arrived in New York this morning from Bon Juan Ponce via Banting Weir. The crew and troops aboard are reported as healthy and ready. Major General Montrose Cr ham wed daughter The Merlin will anchor off Liberty Bland.

New York United States Berlin Bon Juan Ponce Banting Weir Broweht Winety Miron Belog Montrose Craham Merlin Liberty Bland

Weather and Political Notes From Scranton Era

Weather today shows warming trend and heat affects troops in Manila. In Congress this week a forecast and debates on unity of British and American interests. Local items include a sermon in Elm Park by Dr. John Robertson and Judge Smith’s view on the Gibbons case. Counterfeiter captured in Dunmore.

Soldiera Manila Congress Lord Deresford Prince Elm Park John Robertson Scranton Dunmore

Miller Leads Final Hours in Six Day Bicycle Race

In San Francisco the International six day race nears finish as Miller extends lead with 14 hours 19 minutes to spare on the New York mark. Fredericks Aaronson contend for second while Gimm and Hale fade, Miller's endurance and pacing praised despite ankle pain and grueling conditions.

San Francisco Mechanics’ Pavilion Deger Miller Mivision New York Nawn Barnaby Fredericks Aaronson Julius Gimm Hale San Jose Miller Seldim Alwaye Dill Pial Boors Glew Flale Nown Alinta Piltington Lawson Ashinger Lai

Heat and insurgent activity near Manila stretch supply lines

The Buffalo's Searchlight reports unusually active insurgents along the Manila shore at dusk with rebels retreating after brief volleys. Forces under General Ovenshine reinforce from North Dakota volunteers and Oregon units as gunboats shell trenches. Trade with Philippine ports remains blockaded and the port of Iloilo is affected.

Loilo Philip Manila Pel Tve Caltanik Chinadalupea Ja'clork San Pedro Miacniic Chanedalgie Patero partiaUlly MacArthirs King’s Brigade Mr. Clark Place Diane Ovenshine North Dakota Volunteers Fourteenth Infantry Fourth Cavalry Camp Dever King Oregon Volunteera m Bon Sunde Sunde Ab Ga Dee Ee Cone Plo del Pilar Paco Whe Om Greneral M@ntenegro Conmudersine Trofia Palippine Tateou

Telegraphic Ticks Sacraments Chl Fei and US election

Fragmented telegraph items report a close United States senator vote with one ballot for Flint and a single vote for Pant. Other notes describe electrical generation plans at Niagara, a village mutiny explanation, river improvement duties, and wage notices from the Philadelphia and Lehigh Steel and Iron Company to their pubifiers effective April.

United States Flan Tocktianil Jie Albers Howster Ole Whrelington Fopster Jamee River Improvement Hoon Jimaha Peo Mile Aminew Gaurd Lepont Wiliam Walker Bouth Mus

Casualties at Manila Reported to War Department

Washington reports to the War Department the casualties from Manila including deaths and wounded. The list names Major General Otis’s reporte deaths and various officers and privates, with details poured over by the telegraphed dispatch. The record mentions deaths in action and wounds, with several names garbled in the OCR.

Otis War Department Washington

Langue of American Wheelmen Elects Racing Committee Leader

In Troy, New York, Arthur A. Zimmerson of Preetold is chosen as head of the racing committee succeeding Chairman Mutt for the Langue of American Wheelmen, with the official date set for the next meeting night.

Troy Arthur A. Zimmerman Preetold Racng Committee Langue of American Wheelmen Chaieman Mutt

Washington Forecast Monday Outlook

Washington weather forecast for Monday calls for fair skies with warmer temperatures. Expect fresh to brisk southerly winds and mild conditions across the region.

Washington Porecaat Jor Aantert Praimay Vani

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