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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1899

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Quay Case Hearing Reveals Prosecution Plan and Sparks

In Philadelphia, Senator Matthew Stanley Quay challenges the record in a dramatic Supreme Court hearing. Pittsburgh attorney Watson argued for Quay, exposing alleged conspiracies and the bank charter’s stock dealings while countering district attorney’s actions.

People’s Bank Charter Pittsburg Philadelphia Jan Matthew Stanley Quay Rcene Pennnsylvania Supreme Court Tietriet Aham Jude Perinceel Lin Quay Benjamin J Hayweedt Richard RR Court of Last Resort Supreme Beanch Sterrett Green Willlans Lean Mitchell Fell Mecolhinn Supreme Cour Hivelock Laman PD. Gilbert Deuphin Neweaumer T. Watson Westen Pennsylvania Vic Graham Areve Bierret Areumente Attorney Shields Watson Mr. Graham Mr. Shapely Mr. Watson

Dreyfus Case Again Reshapes Court of Cassation

An indisputable source suggests the Court of Cassation remains convinced of Dreyfus’s guilt. President Queen de Heaurepaire has resigned as head of the court amid the controversy and pressure surrounding the decision.

Pury Jan LeSoir Court of Censation Dreyfus al, Queanny de Heaurepaire Court of Cassation

Havana Plague City Horrors Prompt Waring Report

Colonel George A. Waring calls for immediate reforms in Havana to combat filth, unpaved streets, open vaults, and rampant garbage. He urges a centralized cleaning department, sewer system, asphalt streets, and proper waste cremation to eradicate yellow fever and malaria.

Washington Jun War Department Division of Customs and Insular Affairs George A. Waring Huron Waring Department of Public Cleaning Ecu Jon Waring Arees Ue Bolegeoalh Amd Wiehe

Torch Will Be Applied to Iloilo Amid Siege

Colonel Potter arrives with dispatches as barricades hold Iloilo. Insurgents threaten to burn the business district. banks ship treasure to U S transport Newport. Private Silvey is killed guarding a water boat. Kirkpatrick wounded. US gunboat Petrer arrives. troops may land on Guimar es island to establish a camp. Public demonstrations in Pampanga province amid Avubaldo proclamation ratification.

Manila Potter Otis Matla Iloilo United States Newport McKinley Marty Silvey Frank Kirkpatrick Sixth United States Artillery Sil Avubaldo

Canned meat defended by scientific expert claim

Secretary Wilson asks for expert conclusions on canned meats after allegations decrying their value. Professor Atwater asserts high nutritive value remains despite cooking and canning, noting water loss and continued nutrients in a pound of canned meat compared to fresh weight.

Washington Wilson Office of Experiment Stations Profesor Atwater

Murder trial of Decker in Tottenville crime case headline

New York January report states Baller Decker, accused of murdering his wife near Tottenville, will be executed at Sing Sing tomorrow as Governor Roosevelt refuses to intervene. Decker maintains composure while Warden Bage predicts a quiet execution chamber.

New York Jan Baller Decker Tottenville Sing Sing

Pacis Jo… duel claim links to notable French figures

Pacis Jon, a Cantellane district member, sues M. Paul Deroulede over a quarrel about trees and a duel. The action targets Deroulede, founder of the Patriot League and deputy for Amcoulame Charente. The proceedings are named as See Drestin de Ilome.

Pacis Jon Boul de Ante Lane Chamber of Dejuthee Cantellane Lower Alps Mise Anna Goulll Wil Institute Drestin de Ilome M. Paul Deroulede Patriotly League Chamber of Deputies Amcoulame Charente

Regular nomination reaffirmed for Senator Quay

Senator John C Grady presided over a Harristburg caucus that nominated United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. The statement defends the caucus as properly constituted and binding, noting a 13 to 2 roll count and unanimous support for Quay as the Republican nominee to be voted on June 5.

John Co. Grady Harrisburg Philadelphia United States Quay Harricvare Republicana of Pennsylvania Marrivhure General Assembly Buch Senate House William ‘S T. Marshall Matthew Stanley Quay Benjamin F. Jones J. F. Downing Ilence Senator Quay Benjamin FF. Jones C. IL. Magee C. L. Magee Hoaick M. B. Quay Ohair Sisgent Emi Hom Republlican Party Seitor Mithhat Republican Party Commonwealth of Pennsylvania John Grady Senate Republican Caucus William ‘Tl. Marshall Republican House Caucus

News This Morning and Period Overview

A scrambled newspaper page outlines weather notes, Supreme Court issues, political speeches, Havana imagery, Quay nominations, and Bryan Jackson Day remarks. It mentions Deacon’s Revenge story, political meetings, a murder case arrest, Crawford Counts Rules test, and a poisoning mystery amid Scranton coverage.

Gift to Princeton funds classical department in library

George A. Armour of the class of 1897 donated 10000 dollars to Princeton University to establish a classical department in the university library. He will provide ten thousand dollars more over the next three years to support the department.

Princeton N. 4 Sit George A. Armour Princeton University

Sophia Dallas Dies in Philadelphia at 74

Sophia Dallas, daughter of former Vice President George M. Dallas, died in Philadelphia in her seventy-fifth year. She was a first cousin to Judge George M. Dallas of the Vetted Biote circuit court in this district.

Philadelphia Sophia Pallas George M. Dallas United States Polk

Mr Dingley in Stable Condition in Washington

Report says no material change in Mr Pingley’s condition and that he is resting comfortably tonight after a period of concern at a Washington hospital or residence.

Washington, Jan Pingley

Fires devastate Hotel Richelieu. three dead in Pittsburg blaze

A hotel fire at the Hotel Richelieu on January 15 in Pittsburg killed three people and injured five others. The blaze started on the second floor from a gas explosion and engulfed the building, with heroism from Robert N. Thompson saving multiple guests before firefighters arrived. The hotel was gutted and property loss estimated at about $15,000.

Hotel Richelieu Pittsburg Jan Richelieu Robert N. Thompson Kalaska, Mich Cadillac Lumber Company Thompson

Flags Rally in Havana and War Office Shakeups

In Havana two large Spanish flags appeared over clubs near the plaza provoking Cuban discontent. General Brooke appointed Colonel Tasker Bliss secretary of the treasury, to begin tomorrow, with confirmation pending. Surgeon General Sternberg backs San Animas as a yellow fever hospital site. Inspector Doane diagnosed with yellow fever and isolated. Dr Jolliffe arrested for practicing without license. General Brooke and staff move to Hotel Trocha El Vedado. Second South Carolina regiment travels to Buena Vista after a rain-soaked march awaiting camp arrival.

Havana Brooke Tasker H. Bliss Treasury Department Washington Bliss Sternberg San Animas United States Jesus Doune Secretary of War Inspector Doane New York Custom House Cc. Jolliffe Jolliffe Downe Trocha el Vedado Second South Caroling Regiment Morrocoetle Buena Vista Caniyp

Busy Week in the Senate and House Proceedings

A hectic week looms in both chambers with opposition to territorial expansion and Cuba and Philippines sovereignty. Key actions include a Nicaragua canal vote push, treaty debate timing, and the army reorganization delayed by Chairman Hull’s illness.

Washington Jan Senate Hoar Mason Cuba Philippines Morgan Nicaragua Canal Committee On Appropriations Hull Military Affairs Committee Military Academy Army Friends of the Navy Rules Committee Treasury House Alnaka Jean

Pilgrimage clash mars tomb tribute in Pere la Grâce cemetery

A quarrel between rival partisans of Henri Rechteort and M Joures erupted during the Sorlatiar annual pilgrimage to Blangwi’s tomb in Pere la Caiee cemetery. Many were injured and police made several arrests as a wreath for the tomb was trampled.

Ark Jan Sorlatiar Blangwi Pere la Caiee Henri Rechteort Eilter Inurmeigenu M. Joures Borlaliat Police Republique

Sixty-ninth New York Regiment to Muster Out

The Sixty-ninth New York volunteers will be mustered out of U S service in New York following Secretary Alger's decision. Citizens and Governor Roosevelt urged they depart together with honors. The regiment now in Huntsville Alabama will return home as soon as rolls are completed.

Washington Jan Sixty New York Regiment United States New York Alger

Spanish Troops Return Home

Lisbon reports three steamers arrive from Cult with five thousand two hundred forty repatriated Spanish troops returning home amid postwar transport surge.

Lisbon

Washington Jan Moreast for Monday

Weather bulletin for eastern Pennsylvania calls for partly cloudy conditions and light winds affecting Monday plans. The advisory notes limited precipitation and temperatures near seasonal norms for the period.

Washington, Jan Pennsylvania

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