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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

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Dreyfus Revision and Court Martial Prospects

Paris reports calm as the Dreyfus case moves toward a second court martial likely to acquit. Dreyfus may be sent to a provincial city. his mind described as broken amid public weariness. Deroulede trial seen as a political sideshow with factions seeking appearances. Major Marchand’s return is kept quiet as intrigue continues.

Dreyfus Deroule de Friends of the Army Marchand Paris Eseation Court of Cassation M. Baljot-Beaupre Cayenne Purie Zola Treyfon Geneeral Boisdeffre General Mercier Jre M. Deroulede Favre Loubet M. Neroulede MIM Bourget Duran Lemaitre Francois Cowper M. Beaurepaire Deroulede

Parachute Fails In Kansas City Balloon Attempt

Kansas City May 11 Honard Twien son of a former mayor attempted a balloon ascent at Chelsea park, a suburb. He rose about 100 feet when the balloon capsized and the parachute failed. He fell into a tree before reaching the ground. doctors say he will live.

Kansas City Honard Twien Kan Chelsea Park Young Twira

Senator Quay and family visit Hemphill farm

Lancaster dispatch reports Senator Quay and his family arrived at their Hemphill township farm on May 31 for a summer stay.

Senator Quay Hemphill Lancaster Senator Quay Ant Hemphill Township

Mazet Investigation Hearings Reveal Prisoner Complaints

New York May 1 The Mazet committee heard testimony on prison conditions at the Tombs noting 380 inmates with 69 women and claims of inadequate cleanliness. A woman prisoner swore an officer insulted her in court and she was exposed to depraved inmates in the corridor.

New York Udter Mazet York J. J. Hagan Mazet Committee Ine Price Moss Tombs Timothy D. Sullivan Dewey Theater Tenderloin

Forty first general assembly adjourns in Philadelphia

The forty first general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church adjourned in Philadelphia and will meet in Chicago next year. Debates covered temperance and the army canteen with heated discussion. A memorial opposing the canteen was adopted, and other resolutions included denying Utah Representative-elect Roberts seating on polygamy grounds. Allocations totaled funds for missions and education, and delegates from western presbyteries received travel stipends.

Philadelphia Forty-First General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church Chicago Synod of New York McCulloch Criges America Dred Scott Jude Alger J. G. Caton General Assembly Eldershie

Whitadelphian Hoarse Show Opens Under Clear Sky

The second day started with a clear sky and sultry air that hinted at showers yet drew large crowds. Afternoon events showcased fine tandem teams and qualified hunters, with a highlight being a military drill by Battery D and the Third Cavalry. The program opened with mares with foals, stallions led in hand, and horses in harness.

Whitadelphian Wordona Battery D Harnees Saddiva

Maritime Passenger Movements In May from New York

Shipping notices show arrivals and sailings from New York in May. Vessels named include Tremen Premen and Southampton and Majestic to Liverpool and Antwerp with arrivals and departures between New York and European ports.

New York Tremen Premen Southampton Noonan Antwerp Iriedrich der Grose Bromwen Bouthampton Pirot Bismark Fombure

Pension Certificates and Reissues Noted in May Listings

May pension certificates show increases for Frederick A. Mageor and Stephen Henry with new amounts in Bradford and Stroudsburg. Reissue noted for Henry H. Carson in New Albany Bradford with updated values.

Washington Frederick A. Mageor Woyaluetng Bradford Stephen Henry Stroudsburg Henry H. Carson New Albany

Nineteenth Infantry Sail To Camp Meade Route

A May cablegram from Ponce reports the transport Meade will depart tomorrow for New York carrying the Nineteenth Infantry. The unit is directed to Camp Meade in Pennsylvania for further assignment.

Washington Ponce Meade New York Camp Meade

Spain Again Represented at Washington

The new Spanish minister Duke D Arcos and Duchess D Arcos arrived in Washington at 6 10 this evening with Secretaries Kiang and Pastor. The party met a small group of intimates at the depot and received a warm handshake from a laborer as a sign of friendship. They stayed at the Arlington hotel with Spain’s flag flying over the building. A formal presentation at the White House is expected Friday before the cabinet meeting.

Washington Duke D' Arcos D’arcos Vince Polo Tts Kiang Pastor Mackay Smith Arlington Hotel Spain White House

Bimetallists Meet at Third Annual Ohio Valley Convention

The Ohio Valley League of Bimetallic clubs held its third annual convention in Louisville on May 30. Tarvin, president of the league, gave his annual address as Congressman James M. Robinson urged backing Bryan and the Democratic Party. Governor John P. Altgeld was warmly welcomed and Mr. Bryan arrived during Altgeld's remarks.

Louisville Ohio Valley League of John P. Altgeld Mlingia Bryan

Strike at Buffalo Dock Affects 2000 Freight Workers

In Buffalo on May 1 the majority of freight handlers at the docks went on strike at 6 pm, about 2,000 involved. A meeting at 8 pm pledged action if grievances are not settled, with grain shovelers prepared to join in sympathy. Disputes began at the Lehigh Valley freight house over load sizes, with managers accused of ordering larger loads despite existing agreements.

Buffalo Central Freight House Lehigh Valley Freight House Lehigh Freight House Lehigh Valley

Imposing Slates Gather for Ohio Republican State Ticket

Columbus May 1914 Indications point to two slates for the Ohio Republican state ticket. Senator Hanna Foraker and other leaders conferred with gubernatorial candidates as Nash, Dagherty, and Jones vie for the front line. First ballot projections show Nash 275 Dagherty 46 Jones 45 with 407 needed to nominate.

Columbus Foraker Hanna Ohio Nash Dagherty Kurts Jones Douglass Darby Hall Nevin Smyner Orr Bhattuck Brigham

Count Nigra Proposes Mediation Over Arbitration At Peace Talks

The Italian delegation head Count Nigra amends the Russian mediation plan for blocking conflicts with a rule that mediation may be offered by any signatory power even during hostilities. Arbitration is possible if mediation fails to conciliate. The disarmament committee adjourned without resolution and the American plan for a fixed arbitration tribunal was outlined.

The Hague Count Nigra Disarmament Committee Supreme Courts Terme

Pardee Hall Rededicated At Lafayette College Event

Pardee hall the main Lafayette College building was rededicated in Easton with Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith as orator and Attorney General Gries in attendance. The ceremony featured a memorial window for founder Arby Pardee and speeches by trustees and former president William C. Catell. Honorary degrees were conferred including Charles Emory Smith and others from Orange, Blairhall, Mexico, and Easton.

William ¢. Catell Wallace Sayres James C. McKenzie Warfield John Wells Hollenbach Wilkes-Barre Board of Knox Simith Pardee Hall George Herbert Stephens Stephens Charles Emory Smith John F. Patterson Orange John (. Sharpe Blairhall Richard Chism City of Mexico Shimer Easton

Cows In Chicago Market Found With Tuberculosis

Chicago May 31 report by five stock commissioners and health officials shows 26 cows examined at the stock yards carried tuberculosis with advanced consumption. Milk from all of these cows was sold in the Chicago market a week ago. germs were found in one cow’s lungs and another had tuberculous liver.

Chicago

May State Incorporations Record and Receipts in City Report

The secretary of state's office reports May results showing three companies incorporated and state receipts for May totaling 28 214. The current fiscal year so far accumulates this amount, while last year finished with 4 110.50.

Trenton See

Appointment list to scientific committees named

The governor appointed George W. McNaves of Armstrong Simeon Harrold of Beaver and P D Barker of Cambria to the topography and geological committee J Wie Martin of Philadelphia named to the export board

Wiurrishure Mayol Stone George W. MeNves Armstrong Simeon Harrold Beaver Pod. Barker Cambria Commineton J. Wie Martin Philadelphi

Acquitted of Serious Charge in Paria Case

Acquitted defendants MM Deroulede and Marceel Mabert were cleared by the Amive court in Paria after a trial on charges tied to alleged influence and irregularities surrounding the election President Lowket. The outcome marks a decisive end to the charges in this case.

Paria Deroulede Marceel-Mabert Amive Vourt Lowket

Death of Neale Plumb in New York shooting case

Neale Plumb died at Bellevue Hospital tonight at 8 40 after shooting and killing Alexander Master earlier this month. The incident occurred in New York as the crime was investigated by local authorities.

New York L—J. Neale Plumb Alexander Master Bellevue Hospital

Alleged Bribery Probes Hit Several Lawmakers

Informations filed in Harrisburg allege conspiracy perjury and corrupt solicitation by John J. Coyle Charles B Spatz Thomas M Moyles Monroe H Kulp John R Byrne and Frank B Jones with additional charges against Coste Costello Parker Titus and Evans. Warrants issued for arrest and hearings set in Harrisburg.

John J. Coyle Charlies B. Spatz Thomas M. Moyles Monroe H. Kulp John R. Byrne Frank B. Jones Mr. Spatz McCarrell Harrisburg Dpd. C. Millrer United States Karlen H. Hergner House Legislative Committee House of Representatives Schuylkill Charles B. Spats Berks Wilkes-Barre Monroe HM. Kulp Northumberland Wayette Philadelphia Coste Michael J. Costello Mr. Costello Williamsport Easton Parker H. Titus Bangor Mr. Spats Quay McCarrel Berksman George A. Jenks Democratic Caucus Evans Messrs Coyle Spatz Costello Moyles Byrnes Kulp

Supreme Court Opinion on Writ of Mandamus in Wireback Case

Judge Mitchell refused Ralph W. Wireback of Lancaster a writ to compel the Lancaster over and terminer court to appoint a commission to examine his mental condition. Wireback is under sentence to be hanged on June 7 for the murder of banker David B. Landis. The chief justice dissented. The court met in Philadelphia on July 19 after opinions were issued. In Scranton Gas & Water Co v Northern Coal & Tron Co, decree reversed and defendants enjoined with costs awarded.

Harriabure Mitchell Ralph W. Wireback Lancaster Over and Terminer Court Lancaster County Wireback David B. Landis Philadelphia Sterrety C. J. Scranton Gas & Water Company Northern Coal & Tron Company C. P. Lackawanna

Infantry Mustered Out After Service in Spanish War

The Fifth United States Volunteer Infantry was mustered out at Camp Meade in Harrisburg on May 11. The unit served since July 14, 1898, and arrived in Santiago on August 1. Thirty-eight members died of disease since muster, two at the current rendezvous. Colonel Robert TH. and Sergeant were noted in the report.

Harrisburg

Mrs Leiley Husband Shooting in Reading Hospital

Mrs Edwin Leiley lies in Reading hospital in serious condition after a shooting by her husband. Her son Clarence is reported out of danger. Hard Good was shot in the arm and is missing, believed to be hiding. Leisey had filed for divorce and both Leisey and Mrs Good were recently arrested for adultery.

Reading May OL Edwin Eb, Leikey Clarence Hard Good Leisey Good

Yellow fever case confirmed in New Orleans prompts medical redeployments

Wallington May 31 The surgeon general of the Marine hospital service has received confirmation of a yellow fever case in New Orleans but no further details. As a precaution he orders Dr Vian Radort from his district to return to New Orleans and directs Drs Carter and Murray to repair there.

Third annual Ohio Valley Bimetallic League Convention Opens

The third annual Ohio Valley Bimetallic League gathering convened at Macailey's theater this afternoon. Mayor Weaver welcomed delegates before Judge Jamee P. Tarvin of Covington Kansas, league president, called the meeting to order.

Louisville Ohio Valley Bimetallic League Macailey Weaver Jamee P. Tarvin Covington League

Bridge Company Chartered for Pottstown and Philadelphia

The state department issued a charter today to the Pottstown Bridge Company of Potts town and Philadelphia with a capital of 300000.

Harrishurs State Department Pottstown Bridge Company Pottstown Philadelphia

News Highlights and Local Notices Briefs

The morning paper reports fair conditions with notes on insurgent activity and Spanish representation in Washington. Dreyfus revision debate garners indifference with warrants issued for defendants. National league baseball results and local strike talk in crafts. Obituary remembrance for a fellow attorney. Supreme Court tail injury case noted alongside new bolt and nut vocabulary. Local weather, Scranton rewards, and court proceedings covered.

Supreme Court Interrat

Narrow Escape at Grade Crossing Ends in Tragedy

A Cooper and White driver narrowly escaped injury after a freight rein derailed at the Lehich Valley road crossing above the Ravine shaft. A horse was killed and the wagon demolished as debris scattered along the tracks. A watchman and gates were later required at the dangerous crossing.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Cooper & White Lehich Valley Pittston Station

Derby Stakes at Epsom Won by Flying Fox

The Derby, its two hundred nineteenth renewal, saw Flying Fox win with Wampcles second and Innocence third among twelve starters. Holocauste, ridden by Sloan, broke fetlock and was shot. Sloan uninjured. Cannon rode Holocauste early. Flying Fox led, then overtook to win amid cheers as Duke of Westminster greeted the winner. purse reported as 6,000 sovereigns.

London Epsom Flying Fox Wampcles Innocence Holocauste Sloan Multan Hlolocuste Blow Canneun Duke of Weatmitater Jed Cannon

Murder verdicts in dual first degree cases shock state

A court found Peter Mywr guilty of murder in the first degree for the shooting death of John Lenhart and a companion verdict in a second first degree murder case involving Michael Cayney. The judge will determine punishment, marking a historic moment in Pennsylvanian criminal jurisprudence.

Bumerset Peter Mywr John Lenhart Hte Neleon Lanhart Constane Burmit Township Osaiet Far Miurderiie Michael Cayney Cartett Hatine Carney Ponneytwanha

Polish Freight Handlers Strike Ends in Towing Dispute

Polish freight handlers at the Lehigh Valley freight house stopped work over a dispute about towing a heavy truck. The strike occurred at the THT farm area and involved about 24 feet of plumbing equipment.

Fuffalo Polbit Fred Hommemen Lehigh Valley Freigat House Etruck Tetany

Boat capsizes. five drown near Madison Street

Three men and two women drowned when a rowboat capsized at the foot of Madison Street after striking the wake of a steamer. Names of the victims could not be located and the bodies remain missing.

Tuoledo Madison Street

Vengeance of Rebels Report From Manila District

Friendly natives report a reign of terror around San Isidro and San Miguel after American withdrawal. Insurgents returning there allegedly murder rival natives daily and burn houses while oppressing locals. observers warn such tales may be magnified by Filipino sources.

Manila San Isidro San Miguel Ve Agennes Uno

Capture of Relief Officers Reported Near Manila

Details confirm two US Relief officers, Third Officer Frederick Heppy and Assistant Engineer Charles Blandford, were seized by Filipino natives while sailing a ship’s boat near the shore opposite insurgent lines. Monadnock shelled the area but the prisoners were taken into the woods before rescue forces reached them.

Manila Frederick Heppy Charles Blandford United States Mesers Hleppy Blandford

Lieutenant Gilmore Reported Safe by Navy Dep

Dispatch from Manila May 4 reports Lieutenant Gilmore of the Rideigh captured by Filipinos has been revealed. Secretary Navy in Washington notes hopeful indication. Deeply reveresed for over a week, details remain sparse with fragmented telephonic reports from allied channels.

Whellington Navy Department Allmore Rideigh Wiewhiatden Manila Nuve Washington Gillmore Barker

Otis Report Of Casualties In Washington Mont

The latest casualty report from General Lotte lists wounded soldiers across units. Private James Thoron and Private Homer A Utese are among those cited with injuries. Additional entries include Private Charles L Tiled and Private James J Morkey, among others, with varying degrees of injury and service in infantry regiments.

Washingtion Mont Lotte Fourth Cavalry James Thoron Lee Sdeht Boyontenth Infantry Ith Homer A. Utese Harles L Iowa Dames J Morkey Leg Weite Infaney Charion Giumlle Stanley Anderson Teh Fourth Infantry Tih A. Privace

South African Conference Opens Amid Welcomes

In Bloemfontein May 3 President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner arrived for a conference on unity and federation. Kruger received a guard of honor, rail decorations were shown, Orange Free State leader Steyn hosted officials, and the Transvaal national hymn was sung as talks opened on South Africa’s future.

Hivemfontein Range Free State Pesident Kruger Bath Afrian Sir Alfred) Milner Cape Colony Beitina M TT Steyn Saluice Sliw Transvaal Kringer South Africa Teaneraal

Automatic Signals for Reading Line Implemented

Reading railway officials decide to equip the entire main line with a system of automatic signals and seek proposals to complete the work promptly.

Villadelphia Antonward Reading Railway

Weather Forecast for Washington Area May Forecast

Forecast for Thursday calls for generally fair weather in Washington with mild temperatures. Strong southwest winds and cooler conditions may affect Worcester and Pennsylvania regions Thursday into Friday.

Washington

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Major Marchand Young Aeronaut Mazet Investigation Presbyterian Assembly Congressman Roberts Philadelphia Horse Show Pennsylvania Pensions Duke D'Arcos Duchess D'Arcos Altgeld Lafayette College New Jersey Neale Plumb Maurer Scranton Gas and Water Co Col Robert H. Sergeant Mrs. Leiley New Orleans Bimetallic League Bridge Company Chartered Fribera Atlantic Weat Borinton Nova Scranton Somerset Toledo San Miguel and Heppy Lieut Gilmore Well Otis President Kruger Sir Alfred Milner Bloemfontein Weather Forecast
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