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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1899

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Supreme Court Dismisses Quay Case in Philadelphia Trial

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismissed the petition of United States Senator Quay and co defendants in the Conspiracy case. The ruling sends the indictments to Philadelphia County court for trial. The court found petitioners can receive a fair trial in the city and discharged costs against them.

Philadelphia Supreme Court Quay Court of Quarter Sessions Beseif United States Kin Richard R. Quay Benjamin Z. Haywood Cerdoniri Hidh Etergot Polit mm Washington Loving Harrisburg Rothermel Commonwealth John &. Hopkins The Peoples Bank Inez Ortobey United States Senate Graham Inge Superior Court Shell Guy Kind Ivor Commonwealth Vs. Green Philadelphia County Common Pleas Criminal Court of Common Pleas Jude Hueesh Xeen Holis Common Pleas No Criminal Court Montha Penrose Quiay Senator Quay Eupreme Court Albers Watson Shapley Shields Ruperior Court Aowly Hla Enw Supreme Cour Hag Chelleve

Conference at Manila Arranges Mutual Understanding

Manila dispatch reports last night’s talks between American and Filipino commissions at Aguinaldo’s invitation. Generals Flores and Hughes led respective sides with other officers. The purpose was to forge a mutual understanding of desires and aims of both nations with frank discussion noted.

London Manila Morning Post Aguinaldo Flores Aquilles Senor Torres Otis Hughes Smith California Crowder United States Philippines

Court of Appeals Orders New Trial in Blast Case

The court of appeals reversed a prior judgment securing damages to William R. Likiew and others and ordered a new trial. The case concerns an explosive incident involving Norcross and Mr. Bugge, with Baye implicated in using a shield against blast effects.

Albany Court of Appeals Lay William RR. Likciew Tee Hinlet Mitel Sage Lordlaw Buen Norcross Mr. Bugge Hwy Baye

Tragic Death of 10YearOld Boy Found on St Monte Street

A 10 year old boy was found dead of starvation on St Monte Street this morning. Corporal Marier of Company A, Tenth Regiment, reported the body in a state of extreme emaciation. Local authorities are investigating the case as a possible starvation death.

Havana St. Monte Marier Company A Reeimeyz Ene Owrliow

No cabinet crisis claimed after Sagasta meeting

Madrid reports show Premier Sagasta saying no cabinet crisis exists and that he would seek a vote of confidence. The statement sparks debate in political circles on whether the crisis is delayed or resolved. Some dissident Conservatives including the Duke of Tetuan and Tomas Carteloanes appear to shift allegiance, hinting at a possible party realignment.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Nour Citilea Benor Sopueta Duke of Tetuan Canovan Calinet Tomas Carteloanes Benor Sugusta Benor Silvela

Sharkey Knocks Kid McCoy Out In Ten Round Upset

Tom Sharkey defeats Kid McCoy in the tenth round at Lenox Athletic Club, rising to the front ranks of heavyweight contenders. McCoy led early with blows but Sharkey’s power and improving form dominated the bout, referee Tim Hurst ruling Sharkey the winner after a knockdown sequence. Crowd of 5,000 packed the venue as betting shifted from McCoy favored to even money.

New York Tom Sharkey Bob Fitavinimons Kid McCoy Sharkey McCoy Pone Mans Mle Main Lenox Athletics Club New Orleans Gotham Tim Hurst Lefe Vlelet Tom

Senator Mason on Expansion and Bryan’s Fight

Senator Mason of Illinois argues the United States must have consent from other nations before governing them and hints at undisclosed information. Andrew Carnegie attends, urging Bryan to oppose the peace treaty to derail ratification, while Congress debates Alaska criminal law codification.

Andrew Carnegie Mason Knech Bryan Alaska

Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Noted in New York

Steamship arrivals show the St. Paul arriving from Southampton and the Nooriland Ant wern Majestic Liverpol New Yor Southampton Nomadic clearing. Liverpool Bre ter Haven reports the Kaher Wilhelm der Grosse arriving in New York.

New York Jan St. Paul Bsouthampton Nooriland Antwern Majestic Liverpol New Yor Southampton Nomadic Liverpool Breter Haven Kaher Wilhelm der Grosse

Pennsylvania Pension News Delays Dawdling Seizures

In Washington a terse update notes Pennsylvania pension details delayed by a teen court case and unclear local references. Officials cited generic funding concerns while readers await clearer guidance.

Whittles to Watch For In Court And Capitol News

The morning paper surveys multiple fronts with Supreme Court writs and political moves in Congress. It also notes local court actions, editorial items, a charity board gathering, and the grand jury final report amid broader city and regional updates.

Toard Associated Charities Jerryman John BR. Fare

FITZSIMMONS TALKS Sharkey Fakir and Fight Prospects

Robert Fitzsimmons, interviewed in Cleveland, says Bald McCoy wins tonight and he would fight him for middle or heavyweight titles. He offers to cut to 15 pounds if needed. He calls Sharkey a fakir and suggests if Sharkey wins he might fight Maher or Corbett again if Corbett defeats Maher.

Hoe Sharkey Cleveland Robert Fitz Shmmons Tf McCoy Maher Corbett Fitzsimmons

Washington News Update on Representative Dingley Health

A brief bulletin reports no material change in Representative Dingley's condition. Earlier 1 p m statements claim he is holding his own and resting quietly, with cautious notes about his steadiness and recovery prospects amid a tense health update.

Washington Jan Dingley Doe bin Konx Pulse Wood

Representative Dingleys Condition Report

A partial transcript notes Illiquid holdings and a sale of property. Receiver Jaimon K W Bnotwoeil reports the Philadelphia Meading and New Hogland railroad assets transferred to local committees via Louisa V Het. Further details remain unclear due to garbled text.

Dingley New York Jun Jaimon K. W. Bnotwoeil Philadelphia, Meading and New Hogland Railroad Louisa V. Het Weir Thonarte Bello Olen Syatenm

Woman to Be Electrocuted After Pardon Denial

Albany reports the court of appeals denied Martha Place a new trial in Brooklyn. The woman, under sentence of death for the murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place, will face electrocution.

Albany Court of Appeale Martha Place Hywoklyn Ida Plase

Guffey Drops Senate Bid to Back George Jenks

Philadelphia January 10 National Democratic Committee member J N Guffey withdraws as a candidate for the caucus nomination for the U S Senate in favor of George A Jenks the former Democratic candidate for governor He says Jenks is the logical candidate and should be nominated with broad party support He announced the move after informal talks with party leaders and Jenks consented to use his name Citizens and officials including ex Governors and lawmakers visited Guffey to discuss the shift in support

John Wanamaker Philadelphia Business Men's Republican League of Pennsylvania United States Benator Quay League Harrisburg The Commonwealth Martin E. A. van Valkenburg State Wanamaker Quay Penrose Durham Pallin William F. Harrity Jenks National Democratic J. N. Guffey George A. Jenks Mr. Guffey Sitio Mrr. Guffey Guffey Robert B. Pattison William H. Snowden Allentown Dixon Elk Creasy and Chrisman Columbia Moyer Schuylkill Loan

Eastern League resumes annual meeting in New York

The Eastern baseball league reconvened at the Fifth Avenue hotel with P T Powers presiding. A committee led by Powers Shear Kuntesch and O Neill will report on club finances and propose a season circuit while considering new membership applications from Newark Worcester Hartford Albany and others and discuss disposing of Canadian clubs Montreal Toronto and Ottawa.

New York Eastern Baseball League Fifth Avenue Hotel P. T. Powers Messrs Powers Shear Kuntesch O'Neill Albany Montreal Toronto Ottawa Rochester

Soldiers of the War With Spain May Be Buried at Gettysburg

Governor Hastings received the Judge Advocate General in Washington opinion that soldiers who died in the Spanish American War may be buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. The query came from W Yates Selleck of Philadelphia and officials sought guidance from the War Department. The decision was delivered to the governor, noting several soldiers from Camp Meade buried at Gettysburg.

Harrisburg Jan. C Hastings Oer United States Army Spain National Cemetery Gettysburg W. Yates Selleck Philadelphia War Department Alger Judge Advocate General Camp Meade Gettysburg Cemetery

Hawaiian Bill Advances in Washington Committee

The Hawaiian Will is fully perfected by the House sub-committee on territories and will be presented to the full committee tomorrow. The bill preserves the commission’s provisions including a territorial government with a president appointed governor, a congress delegate, and a local legislative body.

Washington House Territories Congress

Philippines Situation Urges Gentleness to Avert Clash

Washington reports General Otis instructed to cooperate with Admiral Dewey and grant reasonable requests to avoid open rupture. Navy cordon planned around Panay and possible moves toward Luzon to curb arms to insurgents. Administration wary but hopeful no immediate hostilities as talks continue and treaty ratification delays fuel tensions.

Otis Admiral Dewey Washington Oths Philippines Prisin United States Panay Luzon Muchtas Annapolis Vicksburg Tolle Miller Cuba

St Paul Arrives After Stormy Atlantic Voyage

The American steamer St Paul capt Jamison reached quarantine at 6 50 pm after a rough voyage from Southampton that began June 1. A crack in a main pipe forced pressure reduction to 100 pounds on both engines, slowing speed to about nine knots as weather worsened.

New York St. Paul Jamison Southsatmpton St. Pay

ELOPING COUPLE DIES IN RAILROAD WRECK

Shamokin, Pa according to word received George Josephs 17 years and May Schmin key died in the West Dunellen New Jersey wreck. They had planned to marry in New York despite parental objections. Josephs died in a hospital while May was killed outright. Both hailed from respectable prominent families.

Shamokin Jan. W George Josephs May Schmin- Key West Dunellen N. J Josephs West Platefield New York

Musto and Join Senate Shakeup Reported by Observers

In a report from state political circles observers note Musto and Join facing pressure as a Staten senator grapples with shifting alliances. The piece cites looming reforms and intra party debate over leadership and policy direction.

Musto Dan Mery Peretod Staten Gueguiguong Wce Louation

Weather outlook for Welton region Wednesday noon

Forecast for eastern Powp eivania shows conditions cloudy with possible drizzle. Wednesday noon brings fresh north to northwest winds and cooler temperatures.

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