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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1899
Page
1
Review of the Fifty fifth Congress highlights wartime actions and key measures. It covers war against a foreign foe, treaty ratification, army and navy expansion, the Dingley tariff, and the annexation of Hawaii, plus debates over the Nicaragua canal and general legislation shaping national policy.
Rebels concentrate near the Chinese cemetery before a feared attack as U S forces reinforce Caloocan. The USS Oregon debate and Cebu flag-raising headline reports mix with Miller and Otis dispatches noting quiet conditions and renewed confidence on the front.
William Yo e Milas Turner and Simeeben colored suspects, earlier held in Richmond, Va, are linked to the murder of Mrs Lawler in Philadelphia. A confession by one suspect accuses others including Mope Mire Lawlor who ran a small grocery. Dobson claims the motive was robbery and the confessor knew the details, with police preparing formal steps tomorrow.
Buffalo rider Stevens won the 24 hour San Francisco bicycle race with Turville close behind, leading a field including Waller Pierce Lawcon Now Miller Auronaon Hale Jiwilus Frederick Tur ville Bravens Chapman Bartiateo Ache Inger and PaKineton. The five leaders finished within about a wheel length at the 24th hour.
An early morning fire rumor circulated in Munot Indiana near the factory district at 2 o clock. Twelve people were said to be hurt but no injuries were confirmed and the loss appears minimal.
New York February 2 Coroner Bausch plans adjournment of the Kate J Adams inquest due to a two week backlog. Coroner Hart says Assistant District Attorney Goborne expects completion by week’s end. Osborne will deliver a general summing up after all evidence is in.
United States Senator Quay and his son Richard KR Quay face conspiracy and unlawful state funds charges in Philadelphia criminal court. District Attorney Rothenmel leads the case with Finletter and Chemont. former DA Graham abstains. The trial will likely last a week with 50 jurors and up to 60 witnesses, and may influence Quay’s political future and Pennsylvania senatorial succession.
In H Santiago de Cuba on February 26 General Leonard Wood received word from reliable sources that four prominent Cubans holding posts under the military government in the province allegedly stated that Cuba would declare war if Americans did not depart. The military governor dismisses such talk as unimportant.
An explosion of natural gas today wrecked the residence of Dante Mekton in Walton, Logansport County. Two persons were fatally injured and three seriously hurt. Fatalities include Mrs Mekton and Afra Jose Coulentz. several others burned or mangled in the blast.
A dynamite accident at the Hier tunnel works near Jungfrwu pail wis killed two men and injured others. Officials say the blast likely resulted from an accidental detonation during ongoing construction.
Washington reports a packed closing week as the House fights to pass appropriation bills and conference reports before March 4. Expect night sessions, suspension of rules, and a fierce clash over the Nicaragua canal amendment and army bill as lawmakers push to avoid an extra session.
The morning page surveys the Fifty-fifth Congress actions in review and forecast, plus regional notes on Cebu plant, Scranton area updates, and local losses. It mentions Rev M D Babcock sermon, carrier entertainments, electric light plans, and Pittston industry chatter.
A dispatch from Bluefields Nicaragua dated February 9 and signed by Captain Murr of the British cruiser Intrepid and Commander F M Symonds of the US gunboat Marietta states they can guarantee the revolutionaries will disarm if Zelaya guarantees their lives and property and maintains order. They promise to arrange an armistice upon approval.
Fort Smith Arkansas February 26 Every coal mine in Arkansas and the Indian Territory will close next Wednesday to enforce a miners and operators programme. Over 4000 miners are involved and railroads confiscate coal on their tracks. Private denite have been told no coal moves until the trouble is settled. The situation is the most alarming in years with a possible general strike if demands are not met.
The spring Atlantic league session will be held at Hotel Allen in Allentown Pa on Thursday March 2. The league adds Blantford for Wilkes-Barre and lists members Newark John Fields Paterson Deacon Killa Allentown William Bhureig Lancaster Frank Rinn Reading D A Long Scranton Marty Swift Wilkes-Barre Dan Shannon Richmond Jacob Wells with May 1 opening.
Representative Levi Moateh of Pennsylvania died here from an apoplectic attack. Major General Joseph C. Reynolds, United States Army retired, is reported dead at an age of about TT years.
Newsreel describes vigorous royalist crackdown after placards and rallies for the Duc d Orléans. Police seized pamphlets portraits and correspondence at Buffet Montcourt and Ponteves while warrants targeted anti Semitic and royalist links. Demonstrations near the Vendome column led to arrests and new parade rules. The Duc d Orléans arrived in Turin from Paris.
Thirty Spaniards arrive on the Cunard liner Limbina and disperse to western mining towns. Most are literate laborers. Authorities investigate if they came under contract, noting postwar immigration from Spain has risen about 14 percent.
New York February 27 The Friends of the WNoveliet note Kipline’s condition remained unchanged at 10 PM with rumors circulating about the hotel. By 2 AM preparations for the worst were reported as the latest hopeful news proved unreliable.
Forecast for Monday shows clearing by early morning in eastern plains with southerly wind. Conditions improve as the day progresses. Temperature and exact timing not fully legible from the damaged text.
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