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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1899

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Quay Trial Postponed to April 16 in Philadelphia

The Prosecution and defense were ready as District Attorney Rothermel moved to delay the Quay case. Judge Beitler granted the postponement amid surprise, Sen Quay and Sen Penrose commenting on the delay. Senator Quay and allies condemned the delay as politics, while Penrose voiced disbelief at the turn of events and called for continuation of the case to proceed.

Commonwealth Beitler Senator Quay Penrose Quays Rounee Tonlehers Rothermel

Condition, Silent Tremor Noticed Yesterday

New York reports a posted bulletin by Kipling directors at 100 o'clock this morning. Kipling’s condition shows the last report holding. crisis may be delayed as inflammation progresses in the sunward upper portion while the previously affected area recovers. Medical experts JG Janeway and Theodore Dunham weigh in on the advancing inflammation and respiratory impact.

New York Rudyard Kipling Ipling Siem Janeway Theolore Duneham

Zurlinden Removed as Paris Military Governor Reported

Paris dispatch says President Loubet has slowed a decree removing Zurlinden from the Paris military governorship and naming General Faurebignete to command the Sixteenth Army Corps. The claim notes Faurebignete’s defense of Dreyfus, but no other sources confirm the statement.

London Paris Loubet Zurlinden Faurebignete Sixteenth Dreyfus

Arrest of Roland Molineaux in Adams murder case

New York on February 27 Roland Burnham Molineaux son of Brooklyn based General Leslie Molineaux was arrested charged with murdering Mrs Katherine J Adams. The coroners inquest verdict tied the death to poison received by Adams and to a similar linked case involving Henry C Barnett of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. A shopkeeper identified Molineaux as a patron using the alias A C Barn, handwriting experts linked the poison package address to him, and District Attorney Gardiner called the case complete. The jury found Adams died December 4 1809 by mercuric cyanide administered by Harry S Cornish. Molineaux was committed to the Tombs without bail.

New York Roland Burnham Molineaux Leslie Molineaux Brooklyn Katherine J. Adams Tombs Adams Eises Harry Cornish Flick Molineaux Gentl Cornish Imelo A. c. Barn Wh.o. Barnette Roland Molineaux Gardiner Erittelem New York Athletic Club Raickerbocker Athletic Club Gui Societie Excellene Addres Hirlow New York Athletic Ciwbh West Fighty-sixth Street Poulton Harry 8. Cornish Roland Lt. Molineaux Molinollus

Reading and Lehigh Valley Railways to hold coal price steady

Philadelphia February 2 The Reading, Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley vent companies announce no advance on coal rates over the line and city trade within a day or two. The price per ton is listed as broken at 225, age 2.40, stove and chopped hat 2.64.

Philadelphia Reading Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley

Governor to chair reception committee for Chadwick event

Governor Jones accepts invitation to serve as chairman of the reception committee for Pathor Chadwick formerly chaplain of the Maine at the Robert Bimmett anniversary in Philadelphia next Saturday evening.

Harrisburg Jone Pathor Chadwick Maine Robert Bimmett Phladelphia Satunday

Haywood's Succesor Named Pivot National Bank Receiver

Benjamin M. Neal of Harrisburg has been appointed receiver of the Pivot National Bank of Clearfield, filling the vacancy created by the demise of ex State Treasurer Haywood. Neal succeeds the late Haywood as bank receiver in the state.

Harrinbure Fos Benjamin M. Neal Harrisburg Pivot National Bank of Clearfield Haywood

Opinions on the Quay trial stir Harrisburg debates

Harrisburg Feb 27 reports diverse views on Senator Quay’s postponed trial. Proponents say delay harms rivals. opponents argue postponement delays a potential deadlock break and favors Quay. Leaders from both parties, including Captain Clark and Elkin, frame the move as strategic and politically charged.

Army Compromise Bill Passed in Senate and House Action

The Senate approved the compromise army reorganization bill after a lengthy session with amendments discussed by Mr. Gorman. The House sent two appropriation measures to the Senate as session extended seven hours. The army bill includes two months extra pay for enlisted men serving beyond U.S. borders and a month extra pay for those serving in the Philippines. The administration policy debate on the Philippines continued among several speeches, with Dockery estimating total appropriations may reach 1,000,000,000.

Washington Senate Toofclock Gorman Maryland Jenet Mir Goravin Mir West Commie Columbia House Army Boein Philippines Inet Dockery Dem

Trouble at Apia

Washington reports no formal demand for recalls over the Apia unrest as of February. Both sides publicly refuse to withdraw officials, awaiting fuller reports.

Washington Germany Agla United States Cherman Ross Th Raffel Gerneny Chombere Wille Apia

Local Dr. Laantel P Ties in New York Hotel Burglary Case

Allentown shifts report a Dr Laantel P Tetkite wed with hope of Wie pianienote. alleged to have aided burglars at Kieffer's hotel New York City. He was a physician in Blackwell's Island hospital when the incident occurred. Burglar loot included gold with purported disguises. Suspected of complicity, authorities pursue further who aided the crime.

Allentewm Laantel Kieffer’s Hotel New York City Blackwell Jeland

Dam Break In Sunbury Sparks River Concerns

A damaged early-20th century report notes a dam burst at Sunbury causing water rise and fear downstream toward Colombia and pine forests. The text mentions a planned payment on February 2ii and shifting river conditions with a general break up of ice and rising concerns for the Colonia region.

Luncomier

Fire destroys three story block in Nontieché incident

In February at dawn Wiliken-Barre a three story brick block owned by ex-Clarity Treasurer John Smoultur was set ablaze in three locations. Prompt firemen prevented a disastrous outcome and halted the blaze.

Wiliken-Barre Theendition Clarity John Smoultur Nontieché

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Washington Jesse Tuineberry Kagt Bhoudeburg James 8. Kennedy Grove Olle Gustave ¢. Siuhvick Pooteville Frank W. Daniel Shumukin C. H. Beall Uniontown

Farr Appoints House Committee Amid Bribery Debate

Harrisburg February 27 Speaker Farr named Kreps Koontz Voorhees Tighy Skinner a committee to probe Koontz bribery charges tied to the McCorrell jury bill and U S senator contest amid Kreps clarifying his remark about a band of political cut throats. Additional panels were named to coordinate Capitol improvements and reception for McKinley, with bills introduced on taxation and public works.

Mr. Kreps House President McKinley Magee Jury Harrisburg Farr Mesers Kreps Franklin Koontz Somerset Voorhees Philadelphia Tighy Lugerne Skinner Fulton McCorrell United States Kooniz Stewart Meorsie Pow Towley West Stulb Mears Dauphin Pratt Chester Capitol Building Commission Howe

Quay Trial Postponed and Local News Roundup

A morning briefing lists postponement of the General-Quay trial and appointments of Tritorgy committees, along with war news, financial notes, a dynamite found incident, court proceedings, and several local items. Also noted are an energetic young lady's expedition, district ministerial activity, and Scranton regional notes.

Pilipinas

Blue Laws Push Raised by Harrisburg Committee

A committee of clergymen appointed today by the Midwesternization to cooperate with similar groups to prevent talmiaterial manipulation advances the push for Sunday opening of barter shops and reviving the sale of papers. Dr George Chambers A IR Lambert and M H Saneree named to the panel as lawmakers consider reinstating Sunday restrictions and broader blue laws amid ongoing legislative debates.

Harrisburg Dr. George & Chambers A. IR. Lambert M. H. Saneree

Democratic Declaration on Philippines Policy Adopted by House

Washington Feb 27 Democrats in the house adopted a declaration of policy opposing U S rule over the Philippines without consent of the governed. The resolution rejects permanent sovereignty and calls for independence and self government once a stable local government is formed.

Washington House of Representatives House Philippines United States Ianda Trenefy Silc Bpain Therrapan

Brooklyn and Baltimore Baseball Clubs Consolidate

New York February 27 The consolidation of the Brooklyn and Baltimore baseball clubs was effected today. W G Bryne presented an indemnity loan to protect purchasers of sixty one shares belonging to his brothers estate, which are missing. New shares were issued and when passed over in regal form Lawyer Kiddle and Thomas Blennin of Baltimore gave Byrne ten thousand dollars. A schedule meeting of the National League opens tomorrow at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with most league representatives in town. It is expected the session will last through Saturday as major questions and rule changes will be debated and the St Louis franchise matter settled with Robicon securing the St Louis franchise per prevailing reports.

New York Brooklyn Baltimore W. G. Bryne New Jersey Court Kiddle Thomas B.lendennin Byrne National Ieepue Fifth Avenue Chris von der Ahe B.S. Mackenfuse St. Louis Frank deTlaas Robicon Cleveland

New Spanish Minister Rumor Shapes Diplomatic Posts

Rumor from Madrid suggests Senor Des J. Brunetti Duke d Arcos, ex Spanish minister to Mexico, could be named minister to the United States upon resumption of relations. An alleged transfer of Baron Polo y o Horenhibe to Lisbon is officially denied.

Madrid Senor Des J. Brunetti Due d' Arcos Mexico United States Benor Polo Yo Horenhibe Washington Lisbon

Senate approves inquiry into Spanish war conduct

Madrid reports the senate passes with 180 to 7 in favor a motion by Marshal Martins del Simpos calling for a parliamentary probe into the conduct of recent wars. The government backs the measure while County Armends opposes it strongly.

Madrid Senate Tony Martins del Simpos

Discharged Brothers Cleared in Murder Case at Magleton

Mats Brothere Discharged and other brothers Wilkow Harre Fob H-Nicholae and Not Mats, all Husleton residents, faced habeas corpus hearings for the murder of Francises Motehuilin at Magleton in 102. A key witness claimed the Motas offered money to kill Motehuilin. the court released them, citing lack of evidence.

Wilkow Harre H—Nicholae Mats Husleton Corytin Eoure Charee Francises Motehuilin Magleton Pritom Vutor Matchulia Kite Ovilohoe Bumohone

Pennsylvania Pension Notice From Dunmore

Washington Pal reports a Pennsylvania pension payment entry with a note that the pension has been issued to widow Mary V M Pierce of Dunmore, listing original claimant details and new payment status.

Washington Pal Pennsylvania Mary VM. Pierce Dunmore

Americans Mucho Bueno Americans Mucho Bueno

Spanish commissioners Rogathy and Abogado carried dispatches to Aguinaldo and Sandiko at Malolos and returned through American lines. Aguinaldo and Sandiko favored pacific moves while the Pilipinos were not ready to surrender Spanish prisoners. A truce flag arrived with Commander Sinfonoxo de La Crugz and many enemy troops began to leave, several hundred surrendering, as women and children appeared among the jungle fighters.

Manila Rogathy Abogado Aguinsde Malolos Cahoon Aguinaldo Sandike Sinfonoxo de la Crugz Mucho Buen Cros

Ottawa honors rescuers by naval service tribute

Ottawa reports that on December 5 the American fishing schooner Hiram Trowel rescued the crew and passengers of the schooner Narelusus of Lunenburg Nova Scotia, bringing them to Gloucester Massachusetts. A gold watch will be presented to master Captain Harry Neon and cash rewards will be given to the rescuing crew.

Ottawa

Two Boys Killed by a Train in Rutherford Nod

In Rutherford Nod February 22 Frederick Kish and Frank Paul two boys aged fifteen and fourteen were killed by an Erie railroad train about a mile west of the Tacke work river Wehig e. Bodies badly mangled. Witnesses say they were attempting to cross the tracks. Local authorities note plans to relocate the boys' families and indicate the incident stems from reckless play near the line.

Rutherford Frederick Kish Frank Paul Erie Tackenwark River Toby Miste Fatine Port Dorvia Achiol

Victims of Albanys Fire Identified Nora Daly Found

The burned hotel lower floor area was investigated during railroad depot work when a charred body, identified as Nora Daly a hotel servant, was found beneath the former Delavan house site. She was said to be asleep on the top floor during the blaze on December 30 1895.

Albany, Ful Delavan Nora Daly

Archbishop Villette Withdraws from Old Catholic Church

Archbishop Villette of the Old Catholic Church in America withdraws from that body and submits himself to the Roman Catholic Church. The move marks a formal shift in ecclesiastical allegiance.

Milwittikes Fel Archbishop Villette America

Drowned Farmer in Ice Pond Near Allentown

Charles Yoho a wealthy retiree and farmer from Macungie fell into an ice pond near Allentown and drowned. He was over 60 years old.

Allentown Charles Yoho

Steamship Arrivals Antwerp Feb U Arrived Kengings Ton

New York reports steamship movements with arrivals from Antwerp and Havre. Vague notes indicate the steamship Kengings Ton arrived from Antwerp and the La Normandie reached Havre with New York connections.

Antwerp Kengingston New York la Normandie Havre

Forecast for Tunching and Worcaster Penn

Washington weather bulletin reports a forecast for Worcester Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with variable winds and unsettled conditions. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate shifts in wind speed and possible precipitation.

Washington Worcaster Pennsylvania

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