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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1899

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Riots Rock Cleveland as Troops Enforce Strike Truce

Cleveland scenes of violence continue as 800 troops confront strikers amid car bombings and firecracker assaults. A Pearl Street car was attacked, guns fired, and two hours of shooting followed as police and civilians endured explosions. Fatalities include Henry Cornwell, struck on Broadway. Authorities deployed additional troops. suburban car bombings near Wickliffe and Willoughby heightened fears and kept city on edge.

Brooktwo Cleve Linnie Concietor Motoriain Larned Henry Cornwell Ralph PF. Mowley Frawley Cornzwell Perry Street Woodland Avenue Tre Vietiny Cleveland First Ohio Artillery Tenth Ohio Infantry L/Overture Rifles Wick- Me Willoughby Plakeville

Car Explosion Wrecks Local Vehicle Injures Passengers

A car exploded causing a badly bent axle and broken windows. Passengers, including Mrs. KR A Herbert of 7 Hayward Street and her nine year old daughter Dorothy, suffered injuries. A young woman with an infant also was hurt as the vehicle was inspected and moved to Base Cleveland.

KR. A. Herbert Hayward Street Dorothy

Kruger Denies Rumor of Resignation Report

Dispatches from Pretoria say President Kruger was absent from an executive council meeting fueling rumors he resigned over differences with the Volleronis. Kruger’s aides deny the charge as unfounded and say he will be seen tonight to discuss the matter.

Aris Preteria Kruger Executive Council Volleronis Fovanml

Ingersoll funeral plans and private rites in New York

Simple funeral exercises for Hubert Go Ingersoll will be held at Walston near Dobi's Ferry at 4 o'clock tomorrow. Dr John Clark Tidpath will read the eulogy and a poem by Colonel Ingersoll. Cremation is set for early Wednesday morning at Pies Find, with ashes returned to Dobie Perry and placed in an urn surmounted by a bust. Messages of condolence flood in from John Marlowe in London and Rev. P.M. Matinwn, plus notes from theater figures and organizations. The funeral will be private, with only close friends and society representatives attending. Mrs Ingersoll remains bed-bound and the family asks to keep the body with them as long as possible.

New York Hubert Go Ingersall Walston Ingersoll Simmer Dobi's Ferry Tororrow Iernentn John Clark Tidpath Dnygereal Ingersell Pon Clarke Tidpatho Smith Doble Perry Ingersell Dobie Perry Colonel Ingersoll John Gray Borage Shegfried Jiln Marlowe Uetrees London England Pm. T Matinwn Colonel Logernoil Oferings Jane Standing Ingersoll Siy Familly Vinton B. Payrell Ingersall Basaan

Alleged firebug held for Virginia arson case in Philadelphia

George Moccas, colored, was committed to prison in Philadelphia awaiting extradition papers from Castle Hook Mt Pleasant Virginia. He is charged with burning a barn belonging to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament near the mother house and was sheltered at a friend’s home after being reported by Mother Katharine Drexel. He denies the charges.

Philadelphia George Moccahs Regulalthom Castle Hook Mt. Pleasant Virginia Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Katharing Katharine Drexel Mosby

Big Furnace Lighted at Bellefonte mill

Bellefonte Washington July reports the Bellefonte Furnace company furnace being lighted today by Miss Mary T. Gephart daughter of F W Gephart the president and general manager. The facility has been reorganized and will employ about forty to fifty men when fully operational with annual capacity near eleven thousand tons.

Bellefonte Bellefonte Furnace Company Mary T. Gephart W. Gephart

Hartford tragedy at North Meadows pond

Report of four people including Hartford and Comm participants drowned in a pond near North Meadows while boating. Witnesses say the group went to fish and explore when the accident occurred. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.

Hartford

Major William C. King Appointed Captain in Volunteer Army

Washington reports Major William C. King of the Twelfth Pennsylvania has been appointed to the rank of captain in the volunteer army. The move reflects ongoing expansion and reorganization of forces amid the July 4 context. King’s appointment elevates him within the regiment and signals continued leadership continuity for Pennsylvania volunteers.

Washington William c. King Pennsylvania

Treat y closes US France reciprocity talks on July Fourth

Washington reports a landmark reciprocity treaty between the United States and France, brokered by Ambassador Cambon and Commissioner Kasson. The agreement, part of the Dingley law regime, aims to place US products on a level with Britain and Germany, ending long negotiations marked by disputes and compromise.

Cambon Kasson United States Great Britain Germany Washington France Atate Department Kageon Britain Jeans Gowis Frodeen M. Camben Paria Digby

Starving Miners Return From Canadian Route

Wranele Alaska July 20 via Seattle July 4 The Stickeen pioneer survivors of the unsounded voyage reach Seattle with fifty seven men and women after nearly two years on the trail They describe hardship proving land and water routes impracticable amid errors by the Canadian government Havison Bus and other traders who sent relief parties to aid the sick and starving still moving along the Liard and Pellw plyers Most survivors lack funds and are American citizens The local authorities notify Washington officials of destitution and relief needs

Wranele Alaska Seattle Wash Stickeen Piven Stommert Strathcona Casen Unnonten Ta Tider Havison Edmonton Jonnie Kemonton

Position of Percy Parsons

Philadelphia July 24 A legal battle will be fought to stop Pitts horo authorities from gaining custody of Percy Parsons a traveling artist arrested in Bundingneh charged with obtaining 2000 through fake representations from M Schwab of Mintsburg president of Carnegie Steel company Court to hear writ of habeas corpus on Friday Parsons counsel claims his client also arrested

Phhadelphia Pittshoro Percy Parsons Bundingneh M. Schwab Mintsburg Carnegie Steel Company Parkvons Parsons Elimia

Man Killed by Lightning on Porch During Storm

In York on July 2 during a thunderstorm Joseph Miller, a former worker, was struck and killed while seated on a covered porch with another man. Miller’s steel frame glasses melted from his face as the bolt hit nearby.

York Dancel Joseph Miller Miller Lily

Twenty One Trolley Strikers Discharged in Brooklyn Case

Twenty one trolley strikers arrested in Brooklyn for alleged involvement in a dynamite explosion on the Brooklyn elevated railroad were discharged today for lack of evidence beyond reasonable doubt. The city district court ruled there was no prova to convict.

New York Brooklyn

Parade Committee Plans Dewey Reception Run

New York July committee on land parade and decorations invites governors to send a portion of the Na Hong guard to take part in the land parade for the Dewey reception.

New York Committee On Land Mythaluy Juri Dreedloy Na- Hong Guard

Choate Receives Yale-Harvard Athletes at Residence

United States Amne fidor Joseph WH Choate hosted a reception at his residence in London on July 2 to welcome the Yale Harvard athletic team. A large crowd of Americans attended, with notable presence from Messrs Wendell Brooke and Bher rill and Walter Camp among the guests.

London United States Joseph WH. Choate Yale-Hillrvand Stewall Wendell Brooke Bherrill Walter Camp

Tithe Rent Charges Bill advances in London Commons

The House of Commons passed the second reading of the Tithe Rent Charges Bill by 115 to 5 and moved toward the third reading. The measure would create an agricultural technical instruction department for Ireland.

London Fords

New Trial Date Set for Dreyfus Court Martial

The court martial for Captain Dreyfus is fixed for August 7. Measures are being stepped up in Renton with reinforced telegraph lines and officials ordered to return by July 4. Gendarmes receive a new countersign and war ministry orders aim to curb demonstrations. Barriers will be erected near the building housing the court to deter crowds.

Renton Dreyfus Pe Ford Dallding Mmilya

Messenger Boys Strike in Cincinnati Turns Violent

July 2 report says strike began last Saturday and grew worse tonight. Messengers stabbed and clubs used as mob attacked riders and passersby near Western Union and Post Office. Police dispersed the crowd, but violence continued. unions refused to stand down and planned further action tomorrow.

Cincinnati Meresnger Boys Omistiler Timiny Aliweed Clube Roostebouts Western Union Ehibe

Immigrant Policy Discussed by New York Panel

New York July 24 The immigration question was examined by the Industrial commission with three members present ex Congressmen Fornpulchar Smythie and Colonel Clark others unable to attend Commissioner Fitchie explained the law and its aims in deportation of diseased foreigners He urged stricter medical exams at embarkation noting nine percent of a ship load were deported and sixty five trachoma cases found in one week He advised loosening guidance on landing violations and questioned civil service qualifications for immigration officers.

New York Industrial Commission John M. Fornpulchar Buttito Filteon A. Smythie North Albert Clark Boston Solve Powrees Poennaylycania Livingston Georgy Thius Fitehle Wis Teddy Avon Fitchle Fuehle Viet Servie Wsbke Colonel Clark Mc Fitchie

Final act at The Hague outlines treaties on war laws

Report from The Hague on July 24 details the final act and conventions for pacific settlement of international disputes laws of land warfare and bans on certain weapons. Delegates from France and Britain discuss reservations and signing. US opposes prohibiting dum-dum bullets citing invention and policy.

Tiv Ita

Weather Indications and Global Events in Brief

Weather notes from Cleve land report renewed floating conditions as Saowras. Reports reach Manila on the outcome of international peace conferences and reciprocal efforts. General lurler and Tupper are noted as being called down. Local crime, court actions, and business items are summarized with several injunctions and notices.

Cleveland Manila Rosulty Mranve Lurler Tupper Resuita Financial and Commercial

Steamer Almaere Disabled After Propeller Loss

The steamer Almaere, sailing from Manchester on June 2 to St John NB, was towed by the Daniel into Halifax harbor after losing its tail shaft and propeller, drifting helpless for eleven days and storm damage. The Almaere was picked up off Cape Race and anchored near Chreen Bank before heading toward Halifax about 400 miles towed.

Halifax S. 8 Daniel Almmaere Manchester England St. John N. B New York Tilt Cove Chreen Bank Cape Race

Shipping Movements Reported in Unclear New York Item

Fragmented dispatch lists arrivals and departures with numerous garbled names and ports. Mentions Ta Narmatlie from New York, Rotterdam route via Lignard Phaand, Bremen from New York, and a Bremen to Bremen leg, all amid evidently misread spellings.

New York Cevte Liverpool Trave Bremen Bouthiampton Hovie Hiayre Ta Narmatlie Lignard—Phaand Rotterdam Bouthiwengtan Fried Ried der Grose

Douglass Camp Meeting Opens Under Clear Skies

The twenty fourth annual peaton of the Douglass camp meeting association opens in the ground today with Lae per Honk Were prevent. The meeting will continue on eve Rey with divhon Gul ia Id in charge and the principal speaker tev J HW Norris of Pittsburgh Po, and Rov Mr Pettit of Rarlings N.

Rey Tev Norris Pitteburg Pettit Rarlings

Reunion invitation for Pennsetyiiere members in Philadelphia

A notice invites Pennsetyiiere alumni to attend the grand encampment in September. Interested individuals should contact Jaume McCormick at City Hall Philadelphia to communicate details and confirm attendance.

Philadelphia Sky Bpds Pennsetyiiereserves Jaume McCormick City Hall Phiiadelphia

Shanghai Reports Japanese Chinese Alliance Confirmed

Reports from Shanghai indicate a newly firmed alliance between Japan and China, long dented by earlier doubts, now certified in definite form and causing notable excitement in Shanghai circles.

Shanghai Ingoo Japaneas

Ammonia for "Kissing Bug" Game

Richmond Va July 24 House held game monia promptly avpired will remove all bad efforts of a Kineing bug's siting according to a fetter from L O Howard the government entomologist.

Richmond Monia L. O. Howard

Sixth Advance in Wages Across Lebanon Mills

In Lebanon and nearby, wage increases are issued by Pennsyt venia Bolt and Nut works Leagan rolling mills East Lebanon Iron company Lebanon Ironworks and Weer End Rolling MIN company. The middle unit departments see a raise of 25 rents per ton. The sixth advance, effective April, raises from £78 to BH per ton and affects over 1,000 workers.

Lebanon Jily Pennsytvenia Bolt and Nut Works Leagan Rolling Mills East Lebanon Iron Company Lebanon Ironworks Weer End Rolling Min Company Fie Thinneresee

Will Do Our Duty, Rome July M The Lynching Statement

A July dispatch from Rome comments on the United States’ response to the latest lynching. It expresses belief that Washington will fulfill its duty in line with the atrocity but cautions that no greater reparations should be expected, noting strong international sentiment and the need for measured action.

Washington United States Crogier Great Britain Atold Rome Dhaliane du Toulon

Admiral Dewey Interviewed in Trieste Voyage

A correspondent of the Associated Press visited Admiral Dewey aboard his flagship Olmps and was cordially received. Dewey said he would stay about a week in Trieste, planned to Naples, and would sail to meet the fleet in the Mediterranean. He spoke of health aboard his ships, accepted receptions in New York and Washington, and avoided discussing political topics. He plans to photograph the sword voted him by Americans and noted preparations to gather coal and stores at Gibraltar en route.

Trieste Associated Press Admiral Dewey Dewey Atthawete Hoe Carlebad Naples Aguatan Europe Gibraltar New York Washington

Grand Circuit Races Open In Cleveland Amid Strike Impact

Grand Circuit races in Cleveland opened amid lighter attendance due to a streetcar strike. Four events were on the program the 2 14 trot 22 16 pace and 22 27 trot. Only two heats were completed with one postponed and another unfinished. Chanty driven by Demarest won the 44 trot by taking heats four five and eight. Charley Kerr won the first and second heats, Aloka the third heat and ten. Best time was 2 21 01 in the third heat. Maximilian failed to win due to a sulky accident while leading in heat four. The 22 7 pace and other heats produced mixed results with Sphinx 8 taking the two fastest heats. The 28 30 2104 218 trot was postponed to tomorrow.

Cleveland Abetoka Chanty Demarest Elahth Biate Charley Kerr Aloka Hate Maximilian McCarty Star Hal Harry Co Wis Sphinx 8

Occean City Bout: Gane Beats Dobbs in Four Rounds

In Ocean City on July 24 Jon Gane defeated Jack Dobbs of Boston at Beylriaht arena under Pidltmere auspices in under four rounds. Gane pressed from the start, Dobbs held ten rounds before a decisive finish as Dobbs reeled to his corner with half a minute left.

Occean City Jon Gane Jack Dobbs Boston Beylriaht Hureke Athiothe Elit Pidltmere Gane Dobbe Dobie Gunn Betis Dabhe Hla Rorner

Lumber Yard Fire Destroys Diol Area Warehouse

A lumber yard near Diol, Pa or Wise Tyme company site was burned to the ground today. The blaze gutted the office and a large stock of dynamite exploded. More than 100000 feet of hemlock lumber was ruined, with partial insurance coverage noted. The fire started from sparks from a passing locomotive.

Diol Sandal Winterburn FOGN

Washington July Pension Perif On The War With Spain

Irene A Moran of Scranton is named in a pension setting connected to the Spanish American War records. The item notes widow status and military service link with July entries.

Washington

More Troops for General Otis Reach Philippines

The transport Sheridan arrived in Manila with reinforcements for General Otis. A letter from captured hospital ship crew describes their safe treatment by insurgents but pleas General Otis to aid their release. Augustinian friars from Hong Kong were arrested with letters showing ties to Philippine insurgents. Additional troops and officers accompany the relief effort as U.S. forces bolster the Philippines campaign.

Otis Hong Kong Manila United States Trathtaport Bheridan San Francisco Ide Arubaldo Sheridan Mantha Samuel i. OM Young Dageeth Quinton Fourteenth Infantry Fourth Cavalry Tldeuten

General Joe Wheeler Sails With 19th Infantry

San Francisco July 24 The transport Tartar sails at eleven this morning for Whilins Dine. General Joe Wheeler travels aboard with his daughter. The Ninth Infantry, delayed by a wreck, arrives late and joins the party. The 19th Regiment numbers about 1400 troops under Wheeler’s command.

San Francis Jot Wheeler

Coin for the Philippines is Loaded for War Effort

The largest shipment of grain by the government to Manila for the war effort was loaded on the transport Tartar yesterday. It carried wheat and other supplies, totaling fifty three crates bound for Calcutta, with the convoy expected to proceed by two steamers.

San Francisco Mani Anil Nowagen

Unclear cruiser movements slow voyage from Manila

A fragment reports cruiser Troston arriving from Manila at a slow pace and notes a stop at Na wark to refit. It mentions the Boston sailing slowly to protect sailors discharged after the Manila battle with Admiral Dewey.

Troston Manila Oy Hee Nagueski Nawark Boston Eal Sledine Dewey

War Department casualty report from Manila

General Otis reports July battle casualties among U S forces in the Philippines. Listed are killed and wounded from multiple infantry regiments near Luzon and Negros, with names, units, and locations such as Ninth, Twenty-first, and First California Infantry near Bam Loteth and Morong. Additional deaths due to typhoid fever include Floyd Allen of the Twenty-First regiment.

Washington War Department Otis Manila Allforith Nulone Nowrot Walter TT Sweentr Ninth Infantry Bam Tateteh Miwon BO Webster California Mhilong Negros Txt Clinde Shuff Orem Wight First Morong Iit Francis Cluncer Know Ninth Infanter Bam Loteth Berreant Herert I. Martewit Eliale Thuihe—Dyeenters Michael Porian Comming Kk Kret Slontanas Fulelde Victorin J. Meare Mhelie Commany City-firet Ine Tewtingl Tuimeroulowla Jule Go Wim Murny Twentyether Infanire Floyd Allen Itet Regiment

Weather Forecast for Theeday in Washington

Forecast indicates showers on Tuesday with likely rain later. continued mild temperatures and light to fresh northeasterly winds. Expect partly cloudy periods with cooler conditions inland and localized drizzle near coastal areas.

Washington

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