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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1899

Page

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Senate to devote week to peace treaty and army bill

Senate will spend nearly all week on the peace treaty with executive sessions and open speeches by Senators Berry Spooner Hawkins Money and Chilton. The House focuses on the army bill with final vote expected Tuesday and opposition aiming to recommit as river and border and military academy appropriations follow.

Senate Washington Alliston Apyitaprhithiie Toe Delate Hoth Imoopen Berry Speik Thosday Spooner Wedneedyy Hawkins Thureday Money Chilton Haven Miaseq Sullivan Kay Thal Lnterest House of Representatives Baller and Sone House Military Academy Bundman Meyer Committee On Public Dion Luwey Wise Walter Ly Vere Quetetler Nersie Tits Less

Death in avalanche sweeps away Mrs Randolph and two children

A tragic avalanche in Anes Wola claims Mrs Randolph and her two young children aged 2 and 4. The family was said to be near a creek street when the snow slid, reaching depths of up to fifteen feet before engulfing their Hudolph home area.

Anes Wola Jan Abe Randolph Hoover Mee Hudolph

Unclear OCR Fragment From Philadelphia Area

Fragmentary OCR text references New York and Philadelphia addresses and names. It mentions a complaint by a girl's mother and a possible domestic dispute scenario. Details are garbled and cannot be fully determined from the readable portion.

New York Mewstaon Peete Philadelphia Ail Horne Philadelpiia Jolla Teadauariers Pifadteluhin Daamery

Fragmentary War Trial Report From Spanish Front

An OCR damaged text fragment mentions Moreh Spain near Maeweron and a trial or killing context. It references a Palio mile and pairing camage, with unclear names or dates. The readable items suggest a wartime proceeding or incident location but lack concrete facts.

Moreh Spain Wrery Maeweron

Cuba Opposition to Foreign Capital in Santiago Debate

In Santiago de Cuba on January 2, a long article in the Cuba Libre denounces foreign capital projects. It opposes private investors, electric plants, and road work, claiming Cuba should be shielded from monopolies while praising American strength. The city reports strong social turnout and a well-represented U.S. Navy presence.

Santiago de Colom Cubano Libre Cuba Virgin Sol America Santiago United States Navy Detroit Yankton Eity

Dreyfus Floodgates Are Again Reopened

Paris reports government plan to submit a bill to the chamber for trial revision before the united sections of the court of cassation, reopening Dreyfus agitation. Anti revisionists celebrate while neutral journals caution against government weakness and constitutional risk. Rumors spread of senate acceptance, theater protests signal imperialist sentiment.

Paris Chamber of Deyates United Sections Court of Cassations Thei Tates Dreyfus Ganti Ehe de Paris M. Quesnay de Neanrepaire Joan Court of Casgetion M. Loew Gesserts MM. Coppee Jules Lamantre la. Patrie Francaise M. Toew Criminal Chamber Senate Rome Prince Murat

Railroads Reach Toward California Amid Vanderbilts Interest

San Francisco Jan 29 The Vanderbilts are moving to extend the main line system to California from the Union Pacific at Ogden. San Francisco investment in railroads, including a $300000 infusion and plans for expansion, signals easier capital for California. The first competing line may reach tidewater at Port Highmend before summer. A third line could join the route if competition emerges, boosting prosperity and population.

San Francisco Vanderbilte Calfornia Ogien Sanv Fo PEM California Polit

Hospital Establishment Near Me KOO To Receive Patients

In Bavannah Ga the army plans a winter hospital establishment with forty buildings. Twenty will be ready for occupancy next week and the hospital ship Mixcourd will transport patients from Cuba and Porto Rico. The project aims to start within three weeks.

Bavannah Mmedinal Corps Mixcourd Cuba Porto Rico

Ex Senator Slater Dies in La Grande

Former Senator James Slater dies last night in La Grande Oregon. Born in Nevada he moved to California then Oregon and was elected to the Forty second Congress and later to the 18th district seat where he served until 1915. He leaves a widow four daughters and five sons.

la Grande James Slater Decco Med California Oregon

Unclear OCR Reads Local Names and Destinations

Fragmentary text shows names Huvie Jin Lar Hirtuane and places New York Queenstown Lae Liverpool. Unable to determine event or action from the readable portions.

Huvie Jin Lar Hirtuane New York Queenstown Laevan Liverpool

Terrible Disaster at Gallitzin Tunnel Opening

A locomotive plowed into twenty six repairmen at the western opening of the Gallitzin tunnel in Altoona. One man was killed instantly and sixteen were seriously injured. Victims include David Wilt and Thomas W. Baniceh with serious injuries to Hull Guyer Smith and others. The engine, empty to Conemaugh, struck the workers gathered on the track.

Gallitzin Tunnel Altoona, Tu Gallitzin Loremetive Ronnling Westbout Teadne Meve Trerek Ley Motive Altovian David Wilt Thomas W. Baniceh Hull George Smith George Guyer Henry Burkin Cgallitain Ie Alhoona Conemaugh

Manila election names Visayan federation leader and chief

Jan 17 election results report Fenor Raman Melliza chosen president of the Visayan federation for two years with General Lopes appointed commander in chief of revolutionary forces. Aide Melina favors amicable settlement with Americans as trade resumes. Also noted are sugar and ship activity and Native soldiers landed for consultation with Aguinaldo.

Manila Advicws Tlailo Panay Fenor Raman Melliza Copes (Lopes Bencir Melina United States Sucar Tegros Sener Ramon Avencana Plasto St. Paul Aguinalde Jane Pivons

Ireland at Rome Seeks Vatican Clarification on Armament Talks

Archbishop Ireland met Cardinal Hampalio at the Vatican and discussed U S delegate status for the forthcoming conference on arms limitations. He stated there is no foundation to claims he represents the United States and would not comment on American religious issues before the Holy See acts.

Rome Ireland Vatican Hampatlo Bristol United States United State America Holy See

Gobin Leaves Army Amid Pennsylvania Politics

Brigadier General J. P. Gobin of Pennsylvania is honorably discharged from the volunteer army. The move appears tied to Governor Neff of Pennsylvania and ongoing party tensions over his supposed eligibility for certain commands. The retirement has sparked debate as Gobin defends his stance while reconsidering his positions.

Washington Ian Mereral J. P Gobin Pennsylvania Aleve Lheaioner Ileoa Benatar

Telegraphic Ticks From A Fragmented Local Ledger

The short item reports multiple rough notes from Jan 2 events across towns in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Mentions Yoronto and a boxing decision, a fatality in Middlestown county, Hollidayeburs councilman Bender, and a Bethlehem death with a widow and six children.

Yoronto Aieron Gans Battie None Gothe Martin Judes Atlanta Wille Tom Jackson Ihelay Nikit Jackem'e White William Weiehi Hollidayeburs

Long If Alliance With United States Best Way For Britain

London reports Walter Hume Long, president of the Board of Trade, urging an alliance with the United States. He says frank use of the term alliance could ease Anglo American relations and notes Britain should avoid anti American depredations while pursuing cordial cooperation with the wealthy, populous republic.

London Walter Hun Long Board of Aaviniture Parmers New Castle Great Britain United States Cissider Berihr Long Peeort Republic of the United States Flem Trie

Chidwick Lectures on Imperialism at Carnegie Hall

New York January 2. A benefit concert at Carnegie Hall featured Rev John I Chidwick, former chaplain on the Maine, speaking on Our War with Spain the Cause and Result. Governor Roosevelt attended and listened as Chidwick argued against imperialism and urged prudent policy toward the Philippines and Spain.

New York Carnegie Hall Sov John I Chidwick Maine Ochristopher Street Severniry Hookewell Hoe Admirais Erben and Miller Delehanty Avery BD. Andrews Treadwell Philip Officresn Roosevelt Chidwick Friovinna Fieve England McKinley Cohn

Justice Williams Funeral Draws State Notables

Views of the late Justice Henry Ware Williams were telegraphed from thePresbytery in Sheelowk church as crowds gathered. Five village ministers led the service with Rev Dr Ao Bhaw delivering the sermon. Masonic lodge pallbearers and prominent figures from the region attended the rites. Interment followed at the family plot.

Wellkhora Dan Juetle Henry Wareren Willams Sheelowk Ao. Bhaw Atrave Werte Grae Masonic Lodge Pennsylvania Geoeyminat

Striking Conditions Grip Colon Colombia City

A special dispatch reports tense conditions in Colon Colombia where a citywide state of emergency and military presence prevail. Fear and vigilance persist as workers and employers remain on edge awaiting a chance to strike again, with a proclamation banning gatherings in public places and threatening imprisonment for contravening the order.

Colon Colombia Pataia

Fragmented OCR News Item About Coastal Region Boundaries

The readable lines describe a coastal region extending from the Copper River mouth to Kowle Chis with multiple detachments and notes on a private ad view. It references names such as Myer and Amoriqngi Wuere and mentions the BW-Private ad and a tentative boundary description along the river.

Sutil Waeh Saciem Aloe Copper River Kowle Chis Lawn

Deadlock Persists as Harrisburg Assembly Opens

Special dispatch from Hertinbure reports no quorum expected today as the Quay faction and rival contenders present a lifeless scene. Political observers foresee continued stalemate with no settlement possible this week and the Quay successor possibly delayed beyond the current ballot period.

Harrisburg

News From The Morning World Wide Desk

The item lists various brief items including a senatorial deadlock, a statue commission for Ex President Martt, a fatal railway accident near Altoona, city happenings in Mitbaton, a sermon by Rev Dr Intereting, a letter from Mr. To Mates, material gossip at the State Capital, a destroyed First Baptist Church, Judge Purdy refuses to Rotnklate Cor heline Smith, and Scranton/Bula inclusion with Camp Mac Kenne soldiers.

Soldiers At Church In Cleveland Welcome Regiment From Huntsville

The Sixty ninth regiment of New York City arrived in Cleveland from Huntsville Alabama at eight o clock this evening en route to New York. They attended a Catholic cathedral mass where Rev Father Daly officiated. Rev George Vahey called their presence in the house of God a symbol of loyal patriotism amid alleged anti patriot groups.

Cleveland New York City Huntsville New York Father Daly St. Patrick's Cathedral Lake Shore George Vahey Leveland House of God Ifk

Missing link in Adams case shocks New York police

The Avkins poisoning inquiry centers on Hoboken resident George W. Koutnik who told police he met a suspect on Dyer Avenue and Fortieth Street and delivered a package to the Kitckertocker Athletic Club. He was detained as a witness after officials reviewed his story at police headquarters.

New York Avkims George W. Koutnik Hoboken N. J Dyer Attain Mindivan Avenue Fortieth Street Harry Cornieh Kitckertocker Athletic Cbub General Post Office Koutnik Devery McCluskey Gardiner Polices Genpe W. Koutnik Borre Willian Koutnik Bee Wis Hackensack Kautnik Elery Kovinik Mir Cluskey Molinewux Hurrow Gordon

Flight of jail birds escape from Canton jail

Twenty eight prisoners escaped from the Canton county jail this morning after the rear window was sawed and a guard misled by a false lock. The group includes Janet Bullivan charged with highway robbery and W E Cummings along with several others facing burglary and related charges.

Canton Adan Ing Janet Bullivan W. E. Cummings Coalah Carnahan Charles Reed Frank Sailor James Campbell van Dius

Sunday School Convention to Meet in Atlanta in April

The triennial Sunday School convention will convene April 27 to 29 in Atlanta with about 2 090 delegates from the U S and abroad. Plans include an opening monster meeting, lessons mapped for six years, and focus on colored and international Sunday school work, including potential growth in Cuba and other territories.

Atlanta Young Men's Christian Association United States Canad Mexico India J. D. Potts J. D Toronto Cuba Baptist Methodist Porto Rico Hawaii International Organisation Philippines Booth Acinia War Phorus Exposicon Juirk Connalite HH. OA. Cubannis Anong Hoke Smith Cothern E. B. Cuter 4 Colored Church International Association

Lincoln Legislature Faces Impeachment Debate and Contests

Excitement rises in Lincoln as Nebraskans anticipate a crowded session. The impeachment of District Judge Scott dominates the day’s agenda alongside contests in Fillmore and Supton counties and debate over a male voter dispute tied to ballet integrity.

Lincoln Nebraska Elaine Tina Fillore County Supton Tle Scott Strugel Chirk

Unclear fragmentary text from Nashville area item

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Nashville and various garbled names and numbers. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or organization. No concrete actions or outcomes emerge from the readable portions.

Unclear OCR fragment with garbled names and dates

Fragmentary OCR text shows distorted phrases and names, lacking coherent events or identifiable entities to summarize. The passage appears unreadable, with broken sentences and mismatched words preventing a clear news item or outcome.

Pilot of the Paul Jones Identified as Thief of Captain Bturtewat

A garbled report identifies the Paul Jones pilot as the thief of Captain Bturtewat aboard the Maul Jones. The body is reportedly found near Fort St Philip with clues including clothing and a bendy fide hinting at the thief.

New Orivate Jan Fort St Philip Wits Bturtewat Maul Jones Tie Bendy Walt Ain

Attorney General Garland's Remains Reported in Transit

Fragmented OCR notes report the arrival and handling of remains linked to a state figure. The document mentions a funeral service planned for the following day and references locations and institutions in a garbled form.

Memorial Exercises Honor Cuban Revolutionary Leader Jose Marti

Crowds in Havana gather in the public square to honor Jose Marti, first president of the Cuban Revolutionary Government, with a tablet unveiling, patriotic sermons, and a parade of 204 participants. Speakers urge unity for Cuba’s eventual independence.

Havana Haven Din Paula Square Jose Marti Colin Efpls United States Cuba Senor Cgonxalez Liorente

Victim of Vaccination Case Reported in New York

A garbled 19th century medical item notes a fatal outcome following vaccination. The text mentions a doctor’s assessment and a reference to a New York hospital authority, with details about a death and hospital actions and a dramatic account of the patient’s last moments.

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