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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1899

Page

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War correspondents accuse Otis of censoring Philippine reports

Manila dispatches claim U S readers were kept from the real Philippine situation by General Otis and Manila censorship. Representatives of American papers call for full telegraph access and insist on reporting all phases of events while criticizing official misrepresentation and suppression.

Alii Mandl United States EMI Heme Unite States Dohn Moeutehooy Armstrane Chirag Revord Qeeur K. Davis Pod. McDonnel New York Sun Fepberts M Culling Dohn FP Dinning J. Jones John FF. Rosy Wil Dinwhilin New York Orm C& DD Keene Borlppe-MeoRne AsMoolithon Rivtionl Lith Chicago Tribe

Boers Consider Seven Year Franchise Amid Secret Session

The test and second readings occurred in a secret session all day. It is believed the volksraad will adopt a seven years franchise with retroactive force and concede other concessions to end the unsettled Transvaal public affairs.

Ond Reads The Volksraad Transvaal

Troops Rushed to Otis from Camp Meade

Harrisburg reports the First and Third battalions of the Nineteenth Infantry moved from Camp Meade to a Philadelphia area rail terminal via five trains along the Pennsylvania railroad. Five trains carried equipment and men. remaining battalion departure time is soon. Recruits for new Twenty seventh and Twenty first volunteer regiments for Philippine service arrive at multiple stations daily, hundreds at Camp Meade. Willets Point action follows in July.

Harrisburg Nineteenth Infantry Camp Meade Valunteera Ean Frei Amp Menie Whellington Waylas Compans ( Battalion of Engineers Campe Meade Willet's Point

Battle With Outlaws Near Cimarden

Last Las Vegas New Mexico July 17 reports detail a clash between a sheriff posse and an outlaw gang who held up a Colorado and Southern train near Cimarden. W J Farr of Watsonberg Colorado was killed, deputies Tost and Sith wounded, W H W Tieno and others injured, robbers escaped into the hills and pursued by authorities.

Las Vegas N. M Menere Colorado Folsom Cimarden W. J. Farr Watsonberg Ilorade Posse Tost Athe Sith Boelngrer H W. Tieno Department of the Colorado and Southerm Hilla Chime

Unclear telegram denies Vanderbilt railroad takeover rumor

A July 7 dispatch from Springs Virginia cites M E Ingulls denying a report that he supported the Tig Four Railroad company becoming administrator for the Vanderbilt Morgan trust. The Anmolated Press reports Ingulls signed the denial.

M. E. In Wile ii Tig Four Vanderbilt Morgan Truterenty Tet Bprings Einedtimath M. EF. Ingulls

American mining engineer seeks help over Witwatersrand claim

Victoria reports that Brown, an American mining engineer, has asked the U S government to intervene after the Transvaal government was found liable for damages in the Witwatersrand case. The Crown previously awarded 1 514 000 in judgment against the Transvaal authorities.

Victoria Boc Bmrth Brown Transvaal Witfonten Crown

Gorman Aide Misses Democratic Committee Meeting

Representative Arthur Gorman will not attend the coming meeting of the Democratic National Committee but will be represented in the marine by Colonel L Victor Boughman of Peeler County, who holds Mr Gorman's proxy for this nomination.

Miles Sees the President in Brief White House Call

General Miles met with the president for about fifteen minutes this afternoon. The isolated visit covered routine business related to his pending role as secretary of war and did not include other topics of public interest.

Galera Liseus Vouwid Pabins Miles Alger Meiieljohn Washington Miles’ Powithon Yoomethes Diaeidelan

This Judge Leniently Deals With Rochester Baseball Players

The Rochester baseball players were discharged to the Juethoe Laverty after admitting they violated the laws by playing a game on Tuesday. The judge warned them to refrain from such actions in the future.

Rochester S. V Rochercter Worcester Juethoe Laverty

Yankees Again Win At The Hague

The Hague July 1 The American delegation press for a revision to the arbitration scheme and secure a clause allowing re view by special agreement as the talks with the three commissions proceed. The American side resisted amendments, arguing revision must be provided. after lengthy sessions, they achieved a favorable outcome and an adjournment was taken.

United States the Hague International Pede M. van Warnebeck Muraiiety Elover St Petersburg Psedom Internacional Commissions of Inditiee Cnid Teibunnt Americas Fry Mollsnally

Mystery Surrounds Dr Katharine Northrop Death in Reading

In Reading Pennsylvania on July 19 a physician from Philadelphia, Dr Katharine N Northrop, died after being found unconscious in her hotel room. An inquest was not held though the death is thought not due to natural causes, with speculation of an overdose of morphine or other medicine. Ex mayor Merritt, former Wernersville asylum trustee, suggested suicide or accident and noted a possible overdose.

Reating Katharine N. Northrop Philadelphia Evlan Wernersville Hevelomad Callie Merritt Wernersville Asylum Tonelt

Santiago Day Observed in Havana With War Surrender Anniversary

The Havana observance marks the surrender of Santigo de Cuba Wars. Firing from ships and buildings honors army and navy officers tied to the Santiteo camp and the Santiigo blockade. Thirty-six grounders are noted, including Generals Chatter Ludlow and Humphress. Another dinner on similar lines held at Afatarees.

Havana Jay Santhago de Cuba America Club United States Santiteo Navy Santiigo Cuba Generas Chatter Ludlow Humphress Afatarees

Vanderlip Estimates Klondike Gold Output At 18 Million

Assistant Secretary Vanderlip in Washington says Klondike gold output may total 18 million dollars. He notes a conservative estimate of 14 million will come from the minting run this summer, much of which will pass through the government assay at Scuttle.

Vanderlip Washington Frank A. Vanderlip Assietom Todax

Second strike erupts at Cleveland rail yard

The employer of the Bie Consolidated Hallroad company began a new strike in Cleveland, citing presence of non union workers on site after a settlement. Henry Everett, president of the camps, blames union men for continuing interference and says reforms cannot be implemented while non union staff are targeted. Local disorder has occurred but no serious incidents reported.

Cleveland Bie Consolidated Hallroad Company Daeharsgom Jowleck Henry A. Everett Atrikern Mere

War department orders extra clothing for frontier troops

President McKinley received a telegram from the Presidia district reporting that ore contoons in the Presidia suffer from cold. The War Department will provide necessary garments for the troops and draw from each man’s $100 annual clothing allotment for overcoats and other items if needed.

Washington Mc.Kinley San Pranchan Presidia Kayine McBkinley War Department Dipakal White Mount West Oreston

Striking glassworkers held on bail in Brideton

Twenty one striking glassworkers faced bail hearings after a clash at the plant. Fifteen non union blowers, plus several others, were assaulted as they left the works. Major Applerate presided as twenty defendants were bound over for court. Albert Dickinson was jailed on related charges of gentile and battery and rioting.

Brideton Mary Tevm Applerate Albert Dickinsonshae

Strike I8 Inevitable In New York July 1

Master Workman John XL Parsons met with the executive committee of the Metropolitan Steel Rail Workers in Geneva for hours. After the talks Parsons announced the strike of Metropolitan employees is inevitable unless President Vreeland recedes from his position, claiming the men have no grievances to arbitrate.

New York Geneva John XL. Parsons Em. Weaver Metropolitan Steel Rail- Watson Pans Parsons Metropolitan Vreeland

Muanija Dispatch on Pending Verbal Confrontation

Waehlogtion reports officials remain undecided on a proposed verbal confrontation with Ooms Woe. The news paper men insist on being notified by tomorrow’s call, with officials showing strong determination to resolve the communication issue.

Cao

City official charged with misconduct in police appointments

O Daly W Cohimtiwe revealed to the city council a wrongdoing claim against Jagiopiy W. Dogentorry, director of police. The charge alleges misconduct in office and improper appointment of men of low character to the police force.

Cohimtiwe O. Daly Coun Offi Jagiopiy

Nelson A Mites Unanimously Chosen in United Veteran Event

An unclear report notes Nelson A Mites among attendees at a veteran gathering. the text mentions a formal voting moment and a unanimous selection, with references to a long stay and a local duty context.

Pittsby. Po Duty Ainjer Nelson Nel United Bepion Ato Tie

Arie Toeson Cause of Death Reported as Suicide

A fragmentary report notes Arie Toeson, a prominent engineer, died by suicide. The piece mentions July and references relatives in Meonading with no further details.

Toeson Arie Enalich Imesclf Ornderif Collee de Ardtich Meonading

Detective Bell Arrested on Theft Charge in Montreal

Montreal July 17 George Prederot Bell surrendered to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of stealing the Varranga Letter. He was teleaced on 8000 bail for his appearance at the preliminary hearing next Monday.

Montreal George Prederot Bell

Deserter Eugene Atuul Killed in Battle near Engadine Valley

In July 187, Eugene Atuul of Baitlivore, a member of the Royal War forces, deserted Alba lines and fell near Pontrenilla in the Engadine valley after stepping into a precipice. He died from the resulting injuries.

Reyne Bwiteerland Eugene Atuul Baitlivore Melih Pontrenilla Bath Engadine

Obituary notices for Moval Academy figure and ex president

An obituary notice reports the death of a former president of Moval Academy and a bishop named Thames Crves. It notes the deceased was aged ten in error and mentions the institution’s legacy. The fragmentary text provides limited names and a sketch of the individual's role.

Start Idle Furnaces Underway For Major Replacement

The plan calls for replacing every oil furnace in Alii exeeyy two. Work is about to be awarded to initiate installation soon with the aim of putting them in operation within the shortest possible time.

Mirming Alea Evere Ile Alii

Philadelphia Dues Exchange With Syracuse and Minneapolis Clubs

Philadelphia base ball club dues farmed Pitehor Orth to the Syracuse Club and Pitehor Fiflead to the Minneapolis club.

Philadelphia Dues Pitehor Orth Syracuse Pitehor Minneapulle

Keating Portmaster Appointment Noted in Affaghens County

Washington reports Margaret De lones witnessed her appointment as portmaster at Keating in Affaghens County, July 11, marking an official mid year harbor governance update.

Washington Margaret Delones Wen Keating Affaghens County

Fire Destroys Soma-mer Brothers Factory Area

A morning blaze in Gallatin Tennessee destroyed the Sommere Brothers factory on North Broadway. The building and its goods were consumed with an estimated damage of 75,000 dollars, fully insured. Nearby structures including the Tompkins Opera House suffered partial damage or loss, while other stores and residences were saved.

Gallatin Tenn Tompkin Opera House Mall Pocorda Laule Sommere Brothers Ole Jegwings Nori Bradway

Family Feud Firefight Ends With Shots Near Monongahela City

Mrs. Weddell wife of a wealthy farmer faced an attack by her stepmother Mae Davis and others during a quarrel in Milesville. Mrs Stella Davis the sister in law was shot, and John Sickles received shots in arm and hand. Mrs Weddell was jailed after the melee.

Mrs. Weddell Bretta AL Davie Ale Barah Welton Yenge Joh A. Sickles Weamer

Jealousy Tragedy Ties Murder to Love Triangle

In New Hiltiin 24 year old Chadwick was killed by Joseph Liiweh after a love triangle with Miss Mary Smith. Chadwick’s body not found as Liiweh reportedly confessed to the coroner that he swallowed Chadwick in the Smith home and killed him before attempting to harm himself.

Harry Chad- Wick New Hiltiin Joseph Liiweh Ged Ldingelfl Chadwick Mary Smith Howrh Smith Werman Charwick Stolth Houghles

Miners Resume Work at BR and Pond J and C Mines

Du Bois Pa July 17 Mines of the BR Pond J C company resumed work today. Over 12 000 men are going in. The action also gives employment to thousands of employees of the Boy & Py railroad who were idle during the strike and have lost wages for over six weeks. A large amount of traffic moves north through here tonight but maximum output will take several days to resume.

Rerwler Flatbast Aven Brighton Head Nestran Avenue Fine Twenty-third Williamebare Pilatus Avenue Berggren Beach Cormar Tadhey Tophime Tossiter Keeney Flatharh Avenue Vernon Avenue Mervurg Mervurg, Reeler Rossiter Atelier Toesiboer Rhea

Two Fights at Coney Island in Eight Round Card

New York fighter Marty Metue defeated George Biddens from New Orleans in eight rounds at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Jack Downey of Brooklyn won a decision over Jerome Gulley of Philadelphia in the eleventh round after Gulley showed weakness and the referee halted the bout.

New York Coney Island Sporting Club Marty Metue George Biddens New Orleans Metue Iit Eoge Jack Downey Broonlyn Jerome Gulley Philadelphia Gig. Joy

Tragic shooting in Delawares Rehoboth claims teenage life

A 17 year old boy named James Mitchell was shot and killed by his brother in Rehoboth, Delaware. The incident occurred after an apparent moment of misfortune or accident, with details limited to the fatal outcome and the age of the victim.

Jenes Del Rehoboth James Mitchell

U S Delegation to Expect Welcome for Admiral Dewey

Vienna reports the United States minister to Austria Hungary and others connected with the American legation plan to greet Admiral Dewey upon his arrival in Trieste. The group includes Addison Marina and other officials as diplomatic arrangements proceed.

Vienna United States Aesrede Hungary Addison

Pennsylvania Pensions And Washington July 1 Certificates

Pension certificates listed with additions for John Bradford and John Mc Aim among others. Entries include names such as Braghdele Bucqueliin Gete Ble and Thomesa H Craven with amounts noted from 90 to 10 dollars in various Bradford and Athens regions. The record reflects adjustments and increases for identified recipients.

Washington John Bradford John Mc. Aim Braghdele Bucqueliin Gete Ble Thomesa H Craven Bradfort Wire AL Ray Athens Bradford

Signal Corps Sergeant Found Dead on Railroad Track

The mangled body of Howard M. Crile, a sergeant in the Sixteenth Company of the United States Volunteer Regiment, was found on a railroad track near Jametown yesterday. Authorities believe the death may have been accidental or connected to military duties, with investigators examining the evidence at the scene.

Willey Howard M. Ciel United Hates Bignil Redhrond Jametown Crile

Passenger Steamship Disabled Off Coast Near Montiverde

A passenger steamship named Centro America suffered a propeller failure three hundred miles offshore and was towed to safety by Crom Monteviden. Sixteen passengers were aboard when the incident occurred in June 94.

St. Viewent Cage Verde Telande Centro America Crom Monteviden Chotw

Brooklyn Trolley Strike and Hague Meeting Report

Weather fair and mild today. Correspon dents report on the Brooklyn trolley strike and Americans at The Hague. Local ministers have not yet presented their demands as discussions continue. News and views from Scranton and regional industry rounds.

Mianila Cienera Dewhi Luetteleney Brooklyn Hague

Miles Knew the Need of Troops After Manila Victory

The article recounts General Miles urging five thousand troops to the Philippines after Dewey's Manila victory, later recommending a threefold increase. It notes President McKinley and General Merritt involvement, with debates over force size and composition and plans to deploy 36,000 troops.

Miles Manila The Philippines Wroethineton Dts WA Tania Gener Dewey Manly Despre Telnet Perro Gener Themis Anderson Benes Ted Ts Ofee Wiest Uniteds States Merritt Phillippines Merritt Gineaestydl Merreid Calla Meéerrity

Dewey Reception Ideas For New York Celebration

General Butterfield and the executive committee consider numerous ideas for Admiral Dewey’s reception in New York. A civilian day and two parade days are proposed to include thousands who cannot attend military events. The committee plans to invite the press and arrange entertainment at East River venues for the celebrations.

New York Admiral Dewey General Butterfield Executive Committee Gener Mesa Committee Mien United States

Schuylkill County Republican Ticket Nominates Slate

An historic party slate in Schuylkill County nominates a broad field of candidates led by figures such as William Gelb, recorder, and Kamins, with names like Pelli Sladen and Fred Abenethait appearing in the ticket. The document lists multiple officials and roles as part of the county convention results.

Powuserille Piaaly i Brepublicam Aasvention Toto Vie Folbawedie Tvatite Dberrlet Dttemnes Hulled Eaber Inget Ele Egparte Pelli Sladen Perved Meareetai Ites William Gelb Kamins den Kenny Pegikter Pog. Peese Alirewrar Fred Abenethait Enutts

Teadian Theat We Del 29

In a fragmented report a man named Jarod is described as likely having killed someone tied to a local place. The events reference nearby suspects and violent acts with vague locations and unclear timing.

Ilek Bayen Mineleciet Jarod

Time Limit Five Years for Trade Association Members

Ailantlely the association decides a five year time limit for journeymen and workers in the field. The plan aims to standardize seniority and qualification as part of a regulated term reported by the association.

Gurbay Americais

Unclear historical notice from damaged text

Fragmentary OCR reads as a church or school notice with names such as Jordan and B. J. and mentions a rector, Tomo Cathelie, and St. Joseph's, but details are unreadable and dates or actions are not clear.

Accident In Halifax Reported Incomplete Text

An OCR fragment from Halifax describes an accidental self injury with unclear details. The readable words mention a person and a shot but lack a clear event timeline or names. Further readable context is needed to identify the involved individuals or exact location.

Washington Jule Voli Contributions to Dewey Home Fund

Washington Jule Voli made two today contributions totaling 11 dollars to the Dewey home fund, with amounts listed as 6 and 6, reaching a cumulative 11.

Dewey Home Fund Waehington Jule Voli Dewey

Strikers Resist Move as Presidents Urge End to Walkout

New York July 17 President urged end to strike amid talks with steel workers while lines in Brooklyn struggled. Upstanding officials claimed certain routes operated with reduced service as unions pressed for concessions. In Philadelphia track workers were recruited to fill in for striking crews.

Weather forecast for Warhlington near Fortapt

Readable forecast indicates a mix of sun and clouds with light winds. Expect temperatures and conditions described for Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate breezes and variable visibility.

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