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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1899

Page

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River and Harbor Bill Passes After Eight-Hour Senate Session

Washington Feb 24 after a long day the Senate approved the river and harbor bill by a wide margin. Debates focused on a Nicaragua canal amendment and criticisms of the administration’s Philippine policy and army reorganization. Johnson heatedly assailed the president while others defended the administration and warned of potential troubles in Cuba.

Washington Senate Ireneral Regiali Pettharew Rowline Teller Sid Agiitet Sewall New Jersey Cuba Mrr Johnson Olekens Landis Briely House Miareh Philippines Sythe

Political clash over the Philippines and presidential policy

A lengthy critique argues the chief executive lied to his party, misled the public, and favored continued war and a permanent American colony in the Philippines. The speaker demands removal of executive power over the islands and asserts the policy is a crime and a betrayal of Congress.

Philippines Charlee Dicken Charity Mery Gonwrees Congress Lsste Kenporte Philipulmes Senate

Head-On Collision Kills One in Philadelphia Trains Crash

A head on crash near the Forty-fourth Street bridge in Philadelphia between two Pennsylvania trains killed fireman Wesley Walton of West Chester and injured twelve others from Philadelphia and Parkersburg. The open switch caused the collision between the Paoli accommodation and the West Chester express. most injuries were bruises with two broken legs.

Philadelphia Dvision Pennsylvania Railroad Forty-fourth Street Bridge Weel Philadelphia Wesley Walton West Cheater Ida Wallace Alexander Fishop W. B. Matthews Broad Street Eunion Ahie ® Landy Richand Lawrencon Thorns Clery Fanuel Serrit Paelk West Chester Paoli

Rowland System Tested in Philadelphia Test

The Rowland multiplex printing telegraph, invented by Professor Rowland of Johne-Hopking University, was tested today on a Pennsylvania Railroad line between Philadelphia and Jersey City. The two hour test sent three messages simultaneously over the Jersey City wire with four messages per per run. Operators used a typewriter keyboard attached to the wire and printed at the far end, achieving an average speed over forty words per minute.

Philadelphia Rowland Johne-Hopking University Pennsylvania Here Jersey Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad

MR HAYWOOD FUNERAL TO DRAW STATE OFFICIALS

Hartisbury reports a large turnout of state officials and friends for the funeral of Mr Haywood. A special car conveys a party including Attorney General Mikin, State Treasurer Meacom, Secretary Gries, Major Metauley, Deputy Attorney General Flea, Speaker Par, and other officers. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock in Lomochonk with the Senate and horite commissions to attend.

Hartisbury Haywood al Bhero Mikin Meacom Gries Metauley Gentral Flea Par Smiley Rex J. I Prown Senate Aml Horite

Port Arthur Treaty Row Sparks February Uproar

A dated report describes tensions near Port Arthur over a tax dispute and Chinese foreign office language, noting strictures by Ler powseety Wile Jue and accusations that the initiative violated the Por Arthur convention. The text reflects a heated diplomatic argument tied to Kur actions and local interventions.

Tilen-Wan Peninenly Port Arthur Chingie Weilodt Arthur

Bribery Inquiry Move Triggers House Debate

A proposed committee of three Senate and two House members to investigate bribery rumors tied to the McCarrell bill sparks partisan clash. The measure, set with a strict expense cap, faces amendments changing the scope to probe bribery and newspaper influence with power to summon records and witnesses.

Trade Review Finds Unprecedented Business Brightness

Dun and Co Weekly Review notes unprecedented prosperity across major sectors New York February 4 reports exports exceeding imports while failures shrink and rail transport costs rise slightly. Despite looming questions about future demand, producers push ahead with orders through mid year as wool and cotton markets stay strong.

New York G, Dun & Co Brandstaffe Ang Evry Jon Trenser Dewiers Canada

Influenza Epidemic Worsens Across Ftockholm and Christiane

An influenza outbreak spreads through Ftockholm and Christiane with rising cases and deaths last week. Reported figures show 247 treated locally and 107 deaths in Ftockholm while Christiane records 204 hospitalizations and 1 percent fatality rate.

Ftockholm Christiane

Thirty-Third Ballot Fails to Elect State Senator

The thirty third joint ballot for United States senator produced no choice. Manning of Cumberland county was elected on another ticket to fill the Cumberland vacancy caused by Henry Manning’s death. he qualified in the House before the meeting. Senator-elect Samuel Weise remains unqualified. Several members were absent or away without papers. The vote tally followed.

Adams Philadelphia Farr Hasson Venango Kreps Fulton Miewrs. Pow and Stewart Far House Koonts Skinner Voorhees Manning Cunsiechind Tureau Cumberland County Henry Manning Jones Bimuel G. Weise Elon Tn Senaw Lebanon County

Cuban Commander in Chief Enters Havana Escort

General Maximino Gomez, Cuban Commander in Chief, arrived in Havana with General Ludlow and staff and Troop L of the Seventh Cavalry. He led a parade of about 2,000 Cuban horsemen and infantry as crowds cheered wildly in the city.

Havana Maximno Comes Ludlow Tasted States Cubin Horeamen Footayen Cits

Baldwin Locomotive Works To Build Twenty Two Engines

In Feb Mulhidelphha, the Petahwae Katine announces Baldwin Locomotive Works will construct twenty two freight engines. The entry notes an invitation for further contracts and hints at industrial expansion, including work at Altoona shops.

Mulhidelphha Petahwaent Katine Pat Ayedor Baldwin Dlocomotive Eogines Wibout AO Rai

Investigating Beef Charge Court of Inquiry Recesses In Beef Case

Washington February session ends after two hours as witnesses prepare for further testimony on canned versus refrigerated beef used by troops in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines. Former Commissary General Eagan defends contracts and denies chemical treatment while awaiting next week’s wider hearing with Roosevelt Daly and others.

Washington Feb Eagan Pereto Rico Cuba Thivis Miles Feneral Graham Wie Bo M. Young Santiago Roosevelt New York Wy. H. Daly West Chicago Oali Kansas St Touts

Morning News Summary of Local Events and Social Notices

The issue lists weather and local news items with social notes. It mentions a convention at Wha Park Church, official tabulation of a city vote, and reports on a Nicaragua Canal prospect. Also noted are religious news, a career profile, Sunday school lesson, and various local society items.

Wha Park Church

Schley and Sampson Back Navy Promotions Plan

Washington February 24. Admiral Schley and associates at the capitol discuss a plan to avoid further fight over promotions. They aim to have nominations confirmed with minimal delay and seek legislation to elevate Schley, with two vice admirals to be created and Sehley and Sampson proposed for those spots.

Washington Sehley Capitol Admiral Lampoon Schles Hes Schley

Adams Case Inquest Proceeds With Little Light On Murder

New York February 4 The Adams case inquest continued with minimal new evidence about Mia Adams murder or Cornish attempted murder of Cornish. The day focused on denials of Cornish testimony with Miclineaux denying several allegations. Colonel Austin also denied Burnet implicated Molineaux, and overall testimony leaned favorable to Molineaux.

New York Adams Mia Cornish Miclineaux Austin Dito Yather Burnet Molineaux Corning Yeeters

Ice Gorge floods Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania reports

February 24 Lancaster reports the Susquehanna River ice gorge expanding with water over tracks near Sate Harbor and Turkey Hill. Rail lines of the Columbia and Port Deposit railroad flooded. trains canceled. Columbia Washington borough Safe Harbor and other areas threatened as a 12 foot high ice mass near Winfield endangers bridges at Northumberland and Sunbury. The flood risks farm lands east of the river.

Lancaster Susvuchiana Sate Harbor Turkey Hill Columbia and Port Depoult Railroad al Treine Columbia Weezhington Safe Harbor Winfield Northumberland Sunbury

Bulgaria Arrives in Port After Severe Atlantic Ordeal

The Bulgaria arrived at Ponta Delgada under its own steam after a disastrous voyage from New York to Hamburg. rescued crew members joined the ship and repairs continued. The steamer faced repeated towings, hawser failures, heavy seas, and many injuries among passengers and crew during February.

Carl Ludtke John Sehuely William Starke Vittoria Wetherell Hull Baltimore William Koenig Leamer Fost Liverpool New York Bulgaria Man of Fish

Fire Devastates Minneapolis Tribune Building

A midnight blaze in Minneapolis began in the Tribune bulldog area and rapidly consumed the interior of the Tribune building. Fire crews expected to save the KE Olson company section while Journal-Times and Times buildings remained under threat as two men were seen fleeing the Tribune structure.

Minneapolis Minneapolis ‘Tribune Bulldog Tribune

Witwhorke and Mechelland Battle Draw in National Game

In a tense draw at noon, Witwhorke and Mechelland faced off against Wosen in a national athletic meet. The event, described as a close contest, saw Motttelland surge to lead and claim a division title in a late, dramatic exchange.

Localized garbled report from Hiodevilles Kentucky incident

Fragmentary OCR text describes a violent shooting near a central railroad with unnamed victims and damaged names. Details are unreadable, making identification of people or exact places impossible. The readable fragments reference a proprietor and a drummer in a pole area with unclear event context.

Hiodevilles KY Mel Sh. W. Engleby Chee Wil J. B. Muses The Hives Hove Hobert Ren Pole

Priest of Cideon Aire linked in fake loan scheme

The report alleges W inahligion Keb and Vi-The priest of Cideon W Aire connected to a fraud plan involving William J Wantamaker to reimburse part of a $10000 pot from alleged copery and ball for Mureh, introduced today by Heprementative Yownglan.

Winahligion Keb Cideon W. Aire Keystone National Bank of Pilladelpha Willam J. Wantamaker

Micealane Rainer's Death Shocked Local Community

Micealane Rainer daughter of a wealthy farmer died by self harm using poison during a welding feast. The incident followed disputes involving her half sister's marriage to John B. Orries. Grace had once been engaged to Orries.

Mowesqua Micealane Rainer John B. Orries Phi Grace Oro

Dewey Seeks Oregon to Support Manila Forces

Washington reports Admiral Dewey urged immediate dispatch of the Oregon to Manila. Speculation ties the move to deterring foreign powers and protecting American interests in the Philippines amid unrest. Reports note the Oregon's arrival would reinforce naval power and deter potential aggressors while Manila remains contested.

Washington Dewey Nave Department Oregon Department Philippines United States Dny

Unclear OCR fragment hints at church and hotel hire item

Fragmentary text references Philadelphia era events with church and hotel hire matters. Details are unreadable, names and places are obscured, making precise summary impossible from the garbled source.

Philadelphia Bluartuhay Gaetor Hur

Weather Forecast for Woeliitktent Missouri

Forecast calls for Mawar effects with rain likely in the region. Winds will be northerly and may strengthen through the day.

Woeliitktent Oly Mo

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Senator Sewalls Mr. Johnson Dali Ballon Trewiy Roy MR. Haywood MR. Koontz Franklin Dixon Bik Towler Forest Young Tioga Koons United Statew Quay Commonwealth Mesere Roonts Mir Skinnor Mrr. Keator Mr. Farr Newsyuaper Mr. Skinner Mr. Voorheen Dauphin County Mr. Voorheer Koontz Ameni Moore Butcher Philadelphia Prees McCarrell Wiling Ness Harris Burg Ebeeeneeae Chatee Mt. Tilted 8. B. M. Young Coneron Ionerst Whitnes Hudnet Finarol and Commercial Loen Nicaragia Canal Detter Logal Silanes Beranten Joli I T. Bute Taesson Jordan Pitteton Will Ice Gorge Minneapolis Tribune McClelland and Hogan Wanamaker Germany Savurdary Honolul Manila Maanila Pel Eenate Charlee J. Peni Philadelphias Quincy A, Borns Wika Trey Dunett Wworhen BO Woot Wii Eos Pont Mtie Com- Wiseloneis Rev Shanahan
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