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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1898

Page

8

Thirteenth Boys Receive June Pay at Camp Alger

Camp Alger Virginia July 6 staff correspondent reports the Thirteenth Regiment paid June wages totaling seventeen thousand five hundred dollars to Colonel Coursen's command. Rain cooled the atmosphere and relief from heat was noted. First Rhode Island regiment delayed departure and other soldiers and staff are described with brief social notes and injuries.

Camp Alger Coursen Rhode Island Alber CL. Davie New York Ingtin Port Meyer Hospital Hle Cores Hornetteville

Gossip of the Camp at Camp Alger Va

Troops at Camp Alger Va enter a calmer phase after two months of active service. The Thirteenth and Twelfth Pennsylvania and New Jersey units drill under new summer rules while several transfers and promotions take effect. Mentioned are hospital corps assignments, an engineering instruction order, a court martial stenographer appointment, and baseball results amid furloughs and homebound plans.

Camp Alger Westerday Eines i Goauil Second Army Pennsylvania New Jersey Potomac Obey Young United States Army Roebling Louis T. Mattes Walter Ward Dunn Loy

Teachers' Association Sees Large Turnout at Bellefonte

The Pennsylvania State Teachers' Association held its second day in Bellefonte with strong attendance. Highlights included Dr J P McCaskey’s lecture on Memory Work on Literature and a special train excursion to State College organized by President Atherton. Officers and committees were elected, with Gettysburg suggested for the next meeting.

Bellefonte Pennsylvania State Teachers’ Association Court House Brumbaugh J.P. McCaskey Lancaster McCaskey State College Atherton Pr. Brumbaugh E. Mackey Reading William H. Schlatter Bucks County Annia Biedler Potter County G.L. Gramley Center County J. P. McCuskey David 8. Keck Kutztown Herbert S. Putnam Bradford County Charles Losse Williamsport Mise Elizabeth Lloyd Richard Darlington West Chester H. A. Raesyl Tioga County John @. Stewart Harrisburg G. W. Welles Schuylkill County Portnoy Samuel Hamilton Allegheny County KL. O. Lyte Millersville W. A. Snyder Clinton Thoman Adams County Buberintendent Briner Cumberland County Shipman Northumberland Gettysburg

BASE BALL TROUBLES IN NEW JERSEY

Newark failed to appear in Paterson and the game was awarded to Paterson 9 by 0. Newark players protested over overdue salaries causing further trouble after a prior refusal to play in Newark unless paid. Manager Burns promised payment but did not.

Paterson N. J Newark Grady Burns

Russia urges U S and Spain to end war in diplomatic appeal

St Petersburg papers on July 6 urge an end to the terrile war and call for mediation. Novyost notes Britain could offer mediation to President Abe Kinley due to its ties with the United States.

St. Petersburg United States Spain Novyost Great Britain Abe Kinley

Pennsylvania pensions listed with amounts and names

Washington July 6 report lists pensions for Pennsylvania recipients including Albert Colervove Pryndford and Elizabeth Goltz Wilkes-Barre with suggested amounts up to ten dollars and several entries marked as to be settled or revised.

Washington Pennsylvania Albert Colervove Pryndford John Jacobus Pillstond Quehanns Elizabeth Goltz Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania Brewers Meet Fails to Fix Beer Price

In Reading on July 6 the Pennsylvania brewers held a meeting to fix beer prices but could not reach a definite figure.

Reading Pennsylvania

Humfat warms audience in new section

Detroit Free Press notes the scene as Humfat energizes the audience in a fresh part of the venue amid a notably lively crowd. The quote highlights the group's strong reception and performance impact on attendees.

Ist Detroit Free Press

Lackawanna Irish American games set for July 4 at Athletic Park

The United Irish American societies of Lackawanna county meet to reschedule the postponed July 4 events for Saturday at 2 PM at Athletic Park with gates opening at 1 PM. Entries include McHugh, Kennedy, Gilroy, Quinny, Harrison, and others in events from sprints to field contests, with Tug of War contested by local clubs and a YMC A relay team also entered.

Lackawanna County Athletic Park Fowelock Pom Richard Lonergan Timothy Quinny Thomas Mechuire D. D. Cure Mi Chee Munherty Dumve Bevilish Martin Gartlesy Peter Haggerty John Goughan Timothy Quinnan Albert Giltulm Thomas Hales Hert Baldwin Jeseph Alexander James Marion Jacob Reidentbach Menry Rate James Baldwin Bert Baldwin Jacob Reidenbach Jowept Alexerder James Brown Henry Inreuse St. Loos Bantu Fon Meliush May Gilroy Kennedy John Boyle O'Reilly Connell Vo ML Weir Marton Thorney Scranton South Side Athletic Clu Dmvieton

Desertion Case Heard in Local Proceeding

Catharine Lynott filed desertion against her husband John Lynott before commissioner W. D. Coston. She alleged abuse and compelled departure. he denied abuse and offered to support if she cohabited. Prosecu tor was assisted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas. defense by A. A. Vosburg.

W. D. Coston Catherine Lynott John Lynott Dhstrict Thomas A. A. Vosburg

Relief Association Meeting to Discuss New Subscriptions

The executive committee of the Soldiers Relief Association will meet in the Board of Trade rooms this afternoon to discuss funding needs. Although about 100 is available, the committee expects greater demand after Chaplain Brahl reports forty families in need of aid and requests for support.

The Soldiers Relief Association Board of Trade Brahl

Outrage at Laurel Run Ravaging Incident Reported

Jennie Jones a 14 year old girl from Wilkes-Barre was assaulted by three men while picking berries near Laurel Run yesterday. She is reported in serious condition and no arrests have been made.

Jennie Jones William Jones St North Meade Street Wilkes-Barre Laurel Run

Plymouth Man Dies at Work in Lance Mine

James Evans of Plymouth collapsed and died Tuesday afternoon at his job in the Lance mine. He was about 60 years old and had lived in Plymouth for more than four score years.

James Evans Plymouth

State Christian Endeavor Convention in Harrisburg

The Chris tia Endeavor society plans a major Harrisburg convention in October with a junior work demonstration led by Miss Minerva Early. A twelve month program for Juniors will be performed by the Harrisbore Union, with a formal auxiliary committee and substantial financial support anticipated from business sponsors.

Christia Endeavor Society Marrisburg Miss Minerva Early Miss Early Central Pennsylvania Endeavor Hammerhaugh Christian Endeavor Sovieties Nelton Harrisburg Frank Palmer Nashville Stave John Wis Rner Christian Endeavor Society Meek Mies Grae Christ and the Church EE. Union

Patrolman Hawks Likely to be Reappointed by City Council

A report says Patrolman Hawks, who resigned recently, may be reinstated at tonight's Select Council meeting. A city official with influence near Mayor Batley is said to have interceded on Hawks' behalf, with Finn reportedly removing his rejection of Hawks.

Hawks Select Council Iate Batley Slawkas Select Finn

Miner Kicked by Mine Mule at West Hidge Coal Yard

Blacksmith Clinton McKenna of Hardner Avenue was kicked in the abdomen by a barn mule at the West Hidge Coal Company yesterday morning while checking the animals for shoes. He was unconscious for an hour and recovered after being brought home.

West Hidge

Actor Silenced as Thieves Robbed Comedian in Midnight Assault

Hugh Morrisey, a popular comedian, was seized by two attackers near a big building after midnight. They bound his hands, stuffed a cloth in his mouth, and robbed him. He escaped a fatal end, making a witty remark as a slingshot silenced the assailants.

Missenger Hugh Morrisey Artor Faust Poe

Death of Rev Miner Swallow Stirs Wyoming Conference

Obituary notes the passing of Rev. Miner Swallow, among the oldest Methodist ministers in the Wyoming Conference. The longtime preacher's death marks the end of an era for regional church leadership and service.

Rev Miner Swallow Wyoming

Quote on pens and swords sparks debate

A fragmentary exchange questions Bulwer-Lytton's line that the pen is mightier than the sword. The speaker counters, suggesting power lies in skilled hands of any man, even a Spaniard, reflecting informal discussion tone.

Bulwer

Death of Veteran Wyomine Conference Circuit Rider

A retired Wyomine conference member died at his Kingston home after a five year illness. Born in Plainsville in 1815, he joined the Wyoming conference in 1854 and served many circuits before becoming superannuated. His wife Mary Elizabeth Dodson died in 1595, marking the passing of one of the last old circuit riders and a familiar Methodist figure.

Ming Valley Wyomine Kingston Bor Plainsville Wyoming Mary Elizabeth Dodson Swallow

Boland Re-Elected Warden by Luzerne Prison Board

Luzerne County prison board re elected James Boland warden of the Wilkes Barre county jail for another year. James McAndrews of Plains faced a court challenge over alleged defalcation and resigned after testimony. Boland who had acted as warden during proceedings was formally elected.

Luzerne County James Boland Wilkes-Barre James McAndrews Plains Plains Township MacAndrews Woodward Strauss Fell McAndrew Boland McAndrews

Police News Bits From St Charles Hotel to Lackawanna

William Ferris of Bimba was arrested Tuesday night for drunken and disorderly conduct at the St Charles hotel and fined. Patrick McGrath, aged years, ordered back to Hillside home after being found drunk and asleep at Lackawanna and Pent avenues. Jennie Nugent was arrested Tuesday night for drunken disturbance at a Lackawanna avenue lunch wagon and discharged by Mayor Bailey in yesterday's police court.

William Ferris Bimba St, Charles Patrick MeoGratl Hillside Lackawanna and Pent Avenues Jennie Nugent Bailey

Disfigured for Life After Ointment Healed Little Girl

Mrs. William Chichester of Plainville Connecticut writes of a severe facial humor on her daughter nose nostrils upper lip and eye area that seemed incurable until Cericuna Resimores and Cericuna ointment were used. The child recovered completely with no fear or trace of the sore.

Chichester Plainville Vances Wren

Letters From the People Correcting a North End Disturbance

Frank Malone reports in Dickson City that Officer Malone arrested Mrs Ostowski after she refused to go home and began assaulting him with an umbrella and stones. Her son Michael intervened and Chief William Kennedy placed him under arrest. The chief was struck by a stone later attributed to Mr Ohm nowski's husband. The writer clarifies the sequence of events from July 6, 1895.

Tenley Dicken City Frank Malone Mre Ostowski Wieder Vrrest Kanynedy Michael Officer Malone William Kennedy Chief Kennedy Mr. Ohmnowski Dickson City

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