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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1899

Page

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Endeavor Convention in Detroit Captivates Thousands

A large Christian Endeavor gathering in Detroit drew about 90 000 attendees across two tents with 24 000 Endeavorers present. Telegrams from leaders in Canada and the United States praised the event and urged peace and international cooperation. The program featured addresses by Rev Dr Tomkins and others on prison work and worldwide Endeavor spreading.

Tomkins Americ Janees FE Chork John Willd Boor Williaim Meliisey Walington Clint Ehlef Minto Otlowe Canidae America Victorly Detroit London

Grain Crop Report Highlights Mixed Corn Acreage Changes

Washington July 10 The monthly grain report shows corn acreage harvested this year up about 8 percent in most large states, with Virginia Kentucky and Ohio notably lagging. Mississippi Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Iowa recorded gains while wet weather and planting issues limited increases in other key states. The report compares current conditions with May and July averages from the last decade and notes statewide declines in spring wheat conditions in several principal producing regions.

Washington Department of Agricultur Department of Agriculture Virginia Kentucky Olle Tinei Dadinon Ohio Missouri Indiana Pilliers Nebraska Avernaes Minnesota Novi Dakota Amd New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Enipe

Unclear OCR text fragment mentions several locations and names

Fragmentary OCR note references multiple places and people but lacks coherent events or dates. It mentions towns like Jolnsiwa and Altoona with Johnstown, and names such as Thelvarp Piilipitorge Live Widennoith suggesting a garbled historic item with no identifiable action.

Died in Dow at Home Amid Unclear Reports

A fragmentary notice reports the death of Ralph Bingham last night at his home in a town area. Details are incomplete due to damaged text, with references to a prior explosion and a distant hut incident.

Tlurvievorg Ralph Bingham

Arrival of troops and civilians from Ilay on naval transport

A naval transport brought 142 discharged soldiers and civilian employees to New York from Ilay on a July voyage. The ship, carrying Colin passengers, docked at an unidentified port amid military and civilian personnel.

New York Ullied Rinter Tronepert Crook Ilayona Colin Poxeengers NM Teat Fieme Aueranting Tantil Loimmornw

Ocean Record Breaking Arrival at Cherbourg

New York reports the North German Lloyd Steamship Company received a cable grant announcing that the Karleen Willelen Ter Crowe arrived at Cherbourg this afternoon in a record breaking time of 24 hours and 3 minutes.

New York Liovil Steamer Company Kralene Willelen Ter Crowe Cherbourg

Presidential ep point Monia announced in volunteer army

In Washington on July 10, the volunteer army announced beside the name of HH, Carl Young, of the Tenth Pennsylvania, to be free lieutenant in the forces.

Washington Point Monia Carl Young Pennsylvania

Steamer Portia Wrecked in Dense Halifax Fog

The Portia, en route from New York to Halifax, wrecked off Sambro light at Pilg Forty Shoal near Sambro island in heavy fog. All 75 passengers and crew reached shore safely and were housed. no loss of life reported. Captain Farrell led a boat crew to land and a Halifax message was sent by telegraph. The ship lies fully flooded and a total wreck amidst moderate seas.

Halifax N.S Portia New York Flinn’s Island Sam- Dee Point Alot Pagaongera Farrell Sangbro St. Johns Pilg Fipty Shoal Sambro Teland

Secretary seeks Spanish War volunteers for new regiments

Secretary Alg er ber seeks to recruit new regiments mainly from men who served in the state volunteers during the Spanish war. He has word from officers who mustered out that ninety percent of the new regiments could be made up of these veterans if possible. Regulations require non discrimination between former volunteers and other applicants.

Washington Alger le Very Ite Wis Dherent Statia Howe Liege

Collision on the Central River Disaster Report

Five freight cars and a caboose plunged into the Millideon River after a southbound New York Central freight train collided with a passenger train at New York Central near Delhi and Dlaetings. No one was killed or injured. The crash halted traffic briefly as crews cleared the scene and investigated possible tower operator error.

Millideon Arene New York Central Diiseom

Turpentine Explosion Fatality in New York Home

A turpentine explosion in a New York painters shop caused the death of a man and his child. The incident left the wife and family in confusion as smoke filled the area and the man died near the stairs while the wife perished with the child.

New York Abraham Finilestein Manas Taipei Geran Ohung

Heat Affected Mind Leads to Crime Tale

A. Kramer of Tigyten Louisiana acted under heat effects from a Mojave desert journey. He duped a Southern passenger near Devylank, threatened with a cut pennant, fled, and was restrained at Swan before being brought to Los Angeles. He suffered only toe injuries and was believed temporarily insane by heat.

Los Angeles A. Kramer Tigyten Devylank Swan Kramer Mojave Dayton

Wild text fragment hints at chartered firms and regional operations

Fragmentary note mentions chartered corpora in Virginia and New York, capital checks, and daily operations in a village area. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a business charter and multiple entities.

Labor dispute halts rail yard work at stock yards

About 2 workers refused to strike for wage demands in a new rail yard job setup. The stoppage slowed car movement at the stock yards as employer Sirlice, Chicane, and July Whe Stetlow laid out daily pay of 1550 1.0 dollars.

Newmo Jteilon Rall Cara

Pretoria July WeFive artillerymen die in Magatoland blast

Five artillerymen stationed near Pretoria were killed by a powder magnesium explosion at Magatoland, according to reports from local authorities. The incident occurred during routine operations, with investigators examining the site for causes and safety lapses.

Pretoria Magatoland

National Educational Association Opens Convention in Los Angeles

Los Angeles hosts a July gathering of the National Educational Association with bunting and electric arches lighting the principal streets. Delegates from Indiana Kentucky and Nebraska arrive as the second session of the national council of education meets. Commissioner A T Harrie presents the social commission report while papers on school hygiene differentiation and educational progress are read. The Indian schools department conducts a preliminary lesson.

Los Angeles Cal National Educational Association Indiana Kentucky Nebraska National Council of Education A. T. Harrie United States Commissioner of Education Washington, DC Social Commission Department of Echodl Hygiene S. X. Snyder State Normal School Greeley Col Keres Holyoke Mass N. Sturray Butler New York Department On Don

Yellow Fever Outbreak Reported From Cuba Dispatch

Washington reports deaths from yellow fever in Cuba including Hawati Jule and Private And rew Sterling among others. Major OReilly cites no new cases in twenty four hours and Havens camp conditions are favorable. A Hale letter from Santiago recalls rapid illness and regimental losses in the Fifth United States Infantry.

Hawati Andrew Sterling Aft Infunicy Did Ih Vollow Four Poerte Pringine Melkute John W. Clotien Pirteinth Infantry Pilvare Reten Griffin Aigh Cavalry Bupreu Sternberg Oreilly Hevana Surree Sarthago Nashville Tran Wht Hale Son Chothes Santia

Ann Elizabeth A Tartar Kidnapping in Joliet Penitentiary

Chicago reports Mrs. Ann Hilga beth Ingersoll of Painesville abducted Gerald Lapiter and was moved to Joliet Penitentiary. She resisted with violence, fighting three men to escape custody in the jail yard and tearing at guards.

Chicago Ann Hilgabeth Ingersoll Painesville Gerald Lapiter Joliet Talay Whitman Aml Tome Homisole Neadm Corea

Attempted train wreck ends with locomotive saving passengers

In Pattaville Pauly and two youths from nearby towns faced charges after attempting to wreck a Philadelphia bound passenger train. The plan failed when the locomotive’s front wheels deflected the damage, sparing the riders. Alderman Medsol oversaw the case amid heavy security.

Pattaville Pauly Philadelphia Aml Kendine Shile Place Kinkle

Watkins Admits Error in Ship Stranding

New York July 10 Captain Watkins admits the stranding of the American ship Parte was caused by a misunderstood error. He takes responsibility while asserting the accident stemmed from an unaccountable miscalculation rather than a failure of personnel. The captain, with 16 years at sea, discusses the incident and its attribution.

New York Captain Watkins Watkins Walline Eraso Oean

Appointment of Wy-Poetmasters in Luzerne County

Officials named Kephart Leyfield and Kephart Notch in Lucerne county Milton Piorgon Zenith Luzerne and J B Nougle to oversee duties as Wy-Poetmasters for a herd of the fourth elite in Jieuneys Vania.

No Arbitration on Hazleton Riots Traced by Vienna

Officials report Vienna has rejected arbitration over Hazleton claims tied to Pasquin, Parlota, and sheriff murder cases. The United States claim of no responsibility is upheld by state authorities, while Austria-Hungary presses no further action and aims to drop the dispute after diplomatic efforts.

Washington Vienna Hazleton Parlota United States State Department Pennsylvania Hamipton Austria-Hungary Astria-hungary Huge Allegemeine Montagu Zeitzung Austria

Weather and strike news from the morning paper

A morning roundup reports weather indicators and local strikes in progress. It notes General-Teachers heading to Los Angeles and a Crete incident, with updates from Detroit and Pittston. The piece mentions finance, a possible settlement, and local trade plans in Scranton and surrounding areas.

Los Angele Inia Wrreck Endeavorire Detroit Gore Crete Bom

Strike Threat Looms Over New York Street Rail Service

Eighteen members of the Metropolitan Street Rail company report to President Vreeland that 95 percent of employees are satisfied with hours and pay. Knights of Labor leaders meet Vreeland and later announce continued grievances and a potential strike, with John N. Parsons and Patsone signaling a serious, possibly protracted conflict.

Knights of Labor Vreeland The Metropolitan Street Railway Company New York Emelayer Metropolitan Vheeland Dominment Anoto Vreeland Catin Wogan Toelock Grand Central Hotel John N. Parsons Mian Patsone

Matthews Defeats Seiloff In Relentless Brooklyn Victory

In New York on July 1 Matty Matthews of Brooklyn defeated Otte Seiloff of Chicago in the ninth round at the Janey Island Sporting Club. Matthews dominated with relentless offense, blood drawn from Seiloff, and the referee halted the bout. A separate bout between Matthews and Bellofi ended in a technical draw after thirteen rounds?

New York Matty Matthews Brooklyn Otte Sriloff Chicago Janey Island Sporting Club Matthews Marty Ile Mainvlie Chuck Piel Bellofi Shaugins Sellot Matty Sellot Selloff George Edwards Frank Patterson Sally Smith Law Angeles Pyuteysonm Law Repeatinae Smutth Thotista

Bryan at Pike's Peak Summit Ovation for Bryan Tour

At Pike's Peak summit, William Jennings Bryan is greeted with continuous ovation from cheering crowds and color flags as he accepts a disputed plowing award from Western superintendent A. J. Dickey. Bryan thanks the crowd and notes the speech, praising the reception along the ascent.

Pike's Peak Ola Aly Yo—Dlon William Jennings Brean Evuine Colerate Spormire Alains A. Jd. Dickex Weatern Tonten Pelagia Eos Denver

Fatal Explosion at Altoona Involving Firemen

A fatal blast occurred in Altoona with several firefighters named Henry Heyer, David Wallace, Joseph Callahan, Charles MecLeagan among the dead. Henry Haver, Johnstown, and James aged 1 were among the killed. John Scott & Sons and Memorial Hospital are cited. Three others were injured but in good condition.

Altoona Ab Explosha Rheinfehl Henry Heyer Domes Heyer David Wallace Joseph Callahan Charles Mecleagan Hanyel Wildle Henry Haver Johnstown Henry Tayer Blegon James John Scott & Sonn Memorial Hospital Ad Oo Donig Tetunleht

Fragmented OCR Summary: Business Pricing Ambiguity Notices

The readable text shows garbled lines mentioning a company and pricing, with references to a 10 percent change and a per ton rate. It cites a vault of unclear figures and terms like the early 70s and a wage or price claim, but the exact entities and actions remain obscured by OCR errors.

Pennsylvania Pensions. July Washington Names

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals and terms such as Becker Tiffany Datton and Larkawannd alongside scattered place names and titles. The readable portion resembles a pension or administrative notice from Washington with dated July references and a set of named persons. The text remains incoherent and incomplete, lacking a clear event or outcome.

Unclear OCR Narrative On A Shooting Case

Fragmentary report describes a man named Kanausley Mo facing legal proceedings after a deputy was killed during an incident linked to an attempted arrest. The text references a federal court and the Choetasy court, with language mangled and few clear entities remaining.

Kanausley Mo Hitude Federal Court Wile Wat Uhoe

Tammany and Bryan Endorsements Stir Park City Scene

A garbled report notes Yimiale Oliver powall Raewiy Ny York pol Tammany Hall backing by Beatie Wash on July 1. It claims Tammany will stay solid for Hywan and that the president would endorse Bryan anywhere even if the party were split in the platform.

Beatie Wash Colonal “Yimiale Oliver Powall Raewiy Ny York Tarmany Mal Alaska Tammany Hall Hywan Tammany Aliver Glatiorn Emdorem Bryn Ron

Truncated OCR Note on Fatality and Injuries

Fragmentary text reports a murder and injuries involving a father and son named Michawl and Will iam with details unclear. Specific places and full names are obscured by OCR errors, leaving only scattered mentions of a cellular company and a town reference.

North American delegates meet at Tonenedia gathering

The July Tonenedia event integrated an international turnout with Canadian representation. Organizing sessions dominated the day as delegates from multiple regions convened to discuss joint plans and cooperation.

Tonenedia Tron North Americ Jay Canada

Veteran actor Tenry Loraine dies in July

London reports the passing of Tenry Loraine, a veteran actor who toured the United States many years ago. The obituary notes his long career and early fame while highlighting his later years away from the stage.

London

Unclear fragmentary note on Joffyios and Angelen Vamp match

Fragmentary OCR text references Bun Pronebos, July 1b Som Tball, Jefeies' mev rager, Joe Tefford at Bjorkton Friday. Mentions four rounds and a champion, defense of volume against a bet with Joffyios at Angelen Vamp a tow month ago.

Bun Pronebos Som Jefeies Joe Tefford Bjorkton Hay Deffynd Vluime Joffyios Angele

Train wreck kills two women during California bound trip

A nine coach special train from St. Louis to Los Angeles crashed into a freight near News Main Stockton California. Miss Addie Harris and Miss Lena Hammond were killed and thirteen passengers injured. Most injuries were minor while the freight cars burned and the locomotive tender damaged the sleeper.

Newman Californina Addie Harris Lena Hammond Stockton, Co St. Louis Los Angeles News Main Stans County Robert Milta

Heroic Telegraph Operator in Wilmington Robbery Assault

In Wilmington a telegraph operator at a railroad crossing near Middletown was attacked at 2:20 am while testing equipment. He was robbed of $25 and sustaining injuries, but signaling kept trains separated. Suspects traced to Sumril e bridge, seven miles away, and arrested. named as Young and Chester Rosin from Uniontown, Pa.

Wilmington Delaly Wiltlit Ahern Wai Cynn Jon Middletown Maden Weutids Tradt Summile Bridge Dimes Rosin Uniontown Mal

Glass Workers Meet Opens International Convention

The International convention of flint glass workers opened today with delegates from many units attending. A parade moved through the principal streets as leaders spoke on unifying all branches of the glass trade and potential effects on labor relations.

Munehs Dade Flint Glass Ford Terniea Aewisha Maser Touhy Jim

Respite Granted for Susquehanna County Murderers

A respite extends the execution stay for James Fagin and Cornelius W. Shew, condemned to death for the murder of Jackson Pepper. The delay continues from July to September as authorities review the case and consider petitions.

James Fagin Cornelius W. Shew Susquehanna County Jackson Pepper Hush

Steamship Arrivals New York Report

Arrivals at New York port include ship duties and passenger listings. Notable names such as William Mer Uiroser appear among the travelers processed, with routine clearance and health checks noted for the period.

New York William Mer Uiroser

Weather notes for Pennsylvania and nearby regions

A July forecast from Washington predicts a fair Tuesday in eastern Pennsylvania with clear conditions. The outlook for Wednesday shows continued pleasant weather with mild temperatures and no precipitation expected.

Waashington Pennsylvania

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