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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1899

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Filipinos Attack the Americans in Aguinaldo's Command

Chaos marked the siege as Filipino rebels attacked Gen Arthur's forces at San Fernando after cutting rail and telegraph lines. The Americans repulsed the assault with 75 killed, 80 prisoners and many wounded, as Aguinaldo's leadership clashed with Luna. A Spanish officer claims Luna was assassinated amid power struggles, while rebels exact vengeance on collaborators and Cebu natives. Colonel Hamer requested reinforcements as U S troops regrouped and sent Tonto regiments from Manila.

Luna Manila Ajit San Fernando A Tawa Jines Anhe Oor Toes Pupston Kansas Montanas Hale Ceveral Dave Krayward Candaba Pacupan Kiiivas Apolit Tye Tehea Apulnatilo Dseaikernation Gener Jessie Agultinaldo Agllinaldo Chvil Lunn Fish Seno Ble Aguinaldo Aguinalde Hiy Link Winein Duna Chile Aguinnidea McHine Aguonide Cebu Mall Naviees Americone Hamer Tonnemies Tuilo

Local Kentucky confusion over assassination plot claim

Fragmentary report notes confusion about a possible assassination claim involving Howard and a person named Mr. Golden in Kentucky. The text mentions an afternoon event and a statement by Mr. Golden denying involvement.

Tom Leandon Dames Howard Ataneies Golden

Washington June Wh Proilconcern Ale

Susquehanna workers and Joan Mearel connected with Franklin Works face a $15 dispute. The item appears to be a public notice or brief legal notice involving a local firm and individuals.

Werehingtton Joan Mearel Pranklin Works Susquehanna

Jacobs Stock Sold in Government Seizure Tobacco Sale

Confiscated stock of W. M. Jacobs sold in Lancaster Pa. on June 1 drawing buyers from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other eastern centers. About 406000 pounds of tobacco and 2000000 leaf were auctioned at prices above expectations. total receipts near 50000. Items included Havana leaf product and damaged tobacco with varied prices, many selling to New York firms.

Lancaster W. M. Jacobs Jacobe-Kendis- Hredell-Taylor New York Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond Jima M. ‘Thoman Charles Sehuvrien Steeel, Cooper & Co Metropolitan Cigar Company Acme Elmara Havana Gimoulis

Hague arbitration talks adjourn for more government guidance

The Hague June 1 delegates of the arbitration committee suspend their session awaiting clearer instructions from their governments. Key issues include prohibiting explosive shells and limiting gun calibers, with progress stalled by missing directives while a broader alliance structure may still form.

The Hague Monifaye Karon Retournelles de Constant Germany Tme Cotman Maral Todas Sealiwk Conferunos

Reciprocity Talks With Britain Open Under New Treaty

Washington reports the first formal exchange under the Dingle law as UK and United States representatives confer on trade relations with British colonies to the south. Mr John A Kasson and Mr Tower lead the talks for the United States and Britain respectively.

Washington Britain Farhalood Rithei Mir John A. Kasson Mr. Tower Real Britain

Payette County judgeship reception planned for next week

Wilontown June 1 The Payette bar association held a temporary nomination ceremony honoring the Mayette county restoration plan and naming a committee to arrange a public reception next week likely Tuesday for Judge 8.1 Mostregat and other officials including A. Dy Loyd N. W. Dawson Judge Reppert and W. A. Hoge at the residence of BR. Mop whe.

Wilontown Payette Hone Honeurs Mayette County Supreme Court BR. F. Mop Whe Orange Walelit

Lanewater Youths Attend Commencement Exercises At Yeaton Institute

June WiL-At reports the commencement exercises at Yeaton Institute with Bishop Talbot delivering the sermon. Dr. K. W. Kort of the Reformed seminary and Col. B, Frank Fehelman, from Columbia and others attended the event.

Lanewater Yeaton Institute Bishop Talbot K. W. Kort Reformed Seminar Loulh Cormis Columbia Frank Fehelman

Market Price Jump Reported in Cloutfied Region

A Mirike event in the Cloutfied region caused DitUmInows Conk to rise sharply from $10 to 206. Officials warn more changes may follow as traders monitor the market closely.

Maninetherd

Chicago population hits two million in new census

Jone Ho Chionke notes Chicago has reached the two million milestone as police report results from a city action. Kinley, chief of police, is cited as overseeing the investigation into the cause.

Chionke Jone Chicago Notentine Kinley

Brien Joins Pittsburg Kilts Team Roster

John i Brien, who has been with the Baltimore team, is released to Pittsburg and is expected to don its uniform tomorrow.

Pittsburg John «i Brien Haltimore Pittebure

Kidnappers Sentenced in Noted New York Case

George Beauregard Barrow found guilty of kidnapping Marion Clarke and condemned to fourteen years ten months. Bella Anderson received four years for her role as a participant in the crime. The judge cited mercy for Anderson as a tool in the hands of others and noted the severity of Barrow’s leadership in the plot.

Bella Anderson New York George Beauregard Barrow WL O'Rlock Pom Marion Clarke Borrow George T. Burrow Beauregard Gulley Barrow Senevione Yahoo Pursman Imad Foltenee Oonnecl Hegan Faramoan Tarrow Etralait Gardiner Morrow Pursman Tial Juatlos Werner Bellin Anderson Abraham Lewy Teres Eric Justice Futsman Auburn Clarke Helta Anderson

Shipping route notes and crew details for Tacoma bound steamer

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamer voyage involving Tacoma and Port Townsend crew, with a mentioned amount of 5000 dollars and an unresolved freight or debt detail. The text is garbled but centers on maritime movement and crew-related financials.

Tacoma Waeh Steameor Taroma Pas Port Townsend Foley Tacomm Witt Klomiene I Grolil

Unclear: Fragmentary London Note on Prisoner Case

Fragmented OCR text from London dated June with names like Doe Mullett and Michael Walel mentioning an attempted murder of a tutor. Many garbled words obscure roles and actions. Unable to determine definitive event or outcome from the readable fragments.

London Doe Mullett Perventor Michael Walel Ned Witerweld Lou Can Litten

Lafayette murder shocks city as man shot on street

In Lafayette Indiana on June 1 Willan A Hoover was shot and killed on a city street. Police charge an unnamed suspect with the shooting. Detectives continue to investigate as locals react with shock.

Lafayette Ind Mere Willan A. Hoover Tawa

Scarce Iron and Food Markets Mirror Uncertain Prosperity

New York reports from R G Dun & Co say scarcity in iron is real despite high output, while wheat and corn prospects remain clouded. Wheat prices rise but futures uncertainty lingers as government data mislead, exports hovering near 200 million bushels. Western wheat receipts drop from last year, and foreign demand shows no strong lift.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade Eady United States Canada

Jealous Wife Dies After Poison Cupboard Incident

In Wilmington Delaware Mrs Emma Eastburn a 2 year old bride died at her home after taking arsenic in a personal crisis. Investigators found jealousy over her husband Charles M Eastburn a drugstore clerk and say she secreted some of the poison before returning home to swallow a dose. She died this morning after collapsing at about 6 pm following the noon incident.

Wilmington Del Emma Emmia Eastburn Hastburn Charles M. Eastburn Frank Ti. Smith Jet

Large Sale of Valley Stock by Drexel Morgan Reaches Terms

Philadelphia reports that Drexel Morgan & Company exercised options on 11,000 LV stock at 25 dollars for 7,500 shares and 27 dollars for the rest. The Packer estate, in debt, backed a 5 million bond issue plan tied to the sale, with Stutesburg and Coster joining the board as the collateral trust financing targets were pursued.

Philadelphia Drexel, Morgan & Company Packer Neres~ Eary Drexel & Company J. P. Morgan & Company Edward T. Stutesburg Charles H. Coster J. PP. Morgan & Company

Spain Budget Faces Hurdles as Parliament Prepares Vote

In Madrid on June 1, the budget plan is set for introduction by Finance Minister Sonar Vila Inverde after parliamentary tensions ease. Lawmakers will organize the chamber and proceed to debate the budget, aiming to avert delays and keep operations steady.

Madrid Financw Sonar Vila

Harrisburg Appointments Show Shakeup in Public Service

Governor Atone announced changes including Morris W. Garvin of Sharon Hill as desistant gardener replacing Samuel Parker of Steelton, Captain John Robinson of Luzeby as storekeeper of the public building and ground, and Henry Klein of Harrisburg removed.

Harrisburg Atone Morris WH. Garvin Sharon Hill Samuel Parker Steelton John Robinson Luzeby Henry Klein Harriaburg

Unclear travel notices from scattered ship arrivals

Fragmentary OCR text lists cities such as New York Liverpeoul Havre Amater dam and Malte Wm Acived with routes via Bowliene and Bowlene. Mentions vessels and arrivals in New York with garbled spellings and inconsistent place names.

Kineale Nomadic New York Liverpeoul la Tournie Havre Amaterdam Hotterdam Howlowne Malte Splarndam Bowliene Liverpul Dtritinne Retin Homburg Imensto Bervela Front New York

Local Fire Damages Keystein Mill on Thiris Fair

A fire swept the Keystein mill at Thiris Firet and Locust street causing significant damage. Fire crews battled flames overnight with lines held by the town’s fire department and an estimated loss pegged at tens of thousands. No injuries reported.

Phillietpna Jane Keystein Beper

Local figure Jane Hoes Chatler freed after conspiracy case

A person named Jane Hoes Chatler was released from custody following the recent alleged conspiracy tied to an outbreak. The charges related to promoting a fe livitious incident were dismissed.

Progorla Jane Hoes” Chatler Tudas

Mine Disaster at Cape Breton Claims Eleven Lives

North Sydney June 16 a catastrophic explosion and fire at the Glace Bay Cieldonia mine of the Dominion Coal company killed eleven workers. Rescue teams recovered the bodies as fire and smoke filled the pit. authorities and officials begin an inquiry into the disaster.

North Sydney Cape Breton Ciledonia Glace Bay Dominion Coal Company Maree Calwdonia Senmor McKeen Everett

Kidnapper Sentenced After Fifteen-Year Quest

Article reports a kidnapper receiving fourteen years and ten months in prison in a case tied to a high profile abduction. The piece notes broad coverage of mine disaster at Cape Breton and rioting in Cleveland, alongside regional politics and local society items.

Aguilalto Cape Breton Cleveland Atlantic National League Clarien Firivelat Ad Commerciat

Train Hold Up Near Poteau I T

Information from the post office inspector reports a robbery of a mail car on the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf line three miles south of Poteau I T. Three masked men signalled the engineer caused the train to stop and entered the engine cab. They plundered the express and mail cars, not touching passenger coaches, and the loss amount is not disclosed. A posse from the United States marshal's Port Smith office was sent to the scene.

St. Louis Post Office Kansas City Pitusburg Poteau I. T Expresa Exprese United States Marshal's Office Port Smith

Nomination Certificates Filed for State Officials

Harrisburg June 11 James A Strona han filed in the state department the nomination certificates for Judge Stephen JL Abstramt for the Supreme Court Judge Charles J Yeodly for the Superior court and William T. Crousy for state treasurer The certificates are signed by Democratic convention officers.

Harrisburg James A. Stronahan State Department Stephin JL. Abstramt Supreme Court Charles J. Yeodly Superior Court Willim T. Crousy

Cleveland's Off for Buzzard's Bay Trip

Former President Cleveland and family depart Princeton for Indian Harbor Connecticut to visit Hon B C Thenedict. They will travel to Duford's Bay where Mr Cleveland will stay during the Wer MaBOS.

Second Increase in Wages at Lebanon Chain Works

Lebanon June 11 The management announced a second voluntary wage increase within a year raising wages 14 percent effective July 1. About sixty daily makers are affected and will receive the higher rate, making the plant among the highest paid in years.

Libanon Lebanon Chain Works

Pennsylvania grand jury returns multiple bribery indictments

Dauphin county grand jury returns true bills against ex Senator John J. Coyle and others for allegedly soliciting legislators to vote on the McCurrell bill. Indictments name Philadelphia and Northampton figures, with charges of offering bribes to influence votes and pledges of support for political candidates. Several cases await September term trial.

Harrisburg Dauphin County John J. Coyle Mielgel J. Costella Philadelphia John Engler Lycoming County McCurrell House of Representieral Mebriary Morle Mr. Engler Opier Crisis Northimbvrland Johnetn and Miller Northampton Frank M. Jones Villadelphia Talinwer Lauhah Guay Charles Tt. Spats Derke County Couneer Chemium Monroe BH Kulp Northwinderland County Robert Evans Pulliadelphia Union United States Thomes Wilkes-Muarre John F. Byrne Fayette Parker HH. Titus Mell Ft Northampton Qguay

Minister Storer Receives Formal Audience in Madrid

Madrid June 1. The newly appointed minister to Spain, Mr. Bellamy Bicrer, was received in a formal audience by the queen regent. There were no speeches and crowds were absent to avoid incidents. The queen regent was amiable and inquired about President McKinley’s health.

Madrid Spain Bellamy Bicrer Sil- Veli Storer Lowarda Brerer Preaiven McKinley

Connelly Withdrawn After Groggy Boxing Bout

In New York on June 4, a bout at the Broadway Athlete Club ended with referee Johnny White awarding the win to Kearns Connolly after Connelly, though not knocked out, was groggy and unable to continue in the twenty second round following a series of knockdowns.

New York Tim Ikenrne Boetwen Eddie Connelly John Tonkgit Broadiway Johnny White Connelly Ccd Kearns Connolly

Philadelphia Golf Champion Finalizes City Title

In Philadelphia on June 1 a woman named P. Cae Putt, daughter of A. J. Reatt, won the Philadelphia women golf championship at Rydal. In the consolation final Aire. Barrow defeated Miss Supple in a two to play finish.

Philadelphia P. Cae A. J.reatt Rydal Aire Barrow Miss Supple

Blandard Olympany Increases Capital With New Share Issue

The Blandard Olympany reports a capital increase from S16000000 to SULDian with a 210000008 dividend per share. Henrys M. Mingler presides as president and Lb. 1 Chirke serves as secretary, detailing the certificate leadership.

Trewin S. J Blandard Olympany Lleteek Sul Dian Henrys M. Mingler Chirke

Exeter wreck jury names witnesses in May 12 catastrophe

A grand jury names 40 witnesses in the Exeter train wreck case to probe responsibility for the May 12 disaster that killed 29 people and injured many others. The docket lists Phang Orrell A O Magan Diniel Wiltermuth and J O Rourke among the rail workers and officials connected to the investigation.

Rowling Phang Orrell A. O Magan Diniel & Wiltermuth J. O Rourke Villadelphia Reading Ceraner Exeter Jemone

Car Strike at Cleveland Ends in Riots and Torpedo Blast

Rioting erupted in Cleveland as streetcar workers struck against non union operators. Factory girls attacked a car in the Mercantile district while others hurled missiles at vehicles at Perkins Avenue and near Wilson and Sixth. A torpedo exploded on Wilson Avenue destroying the car floor and leaving two tin fragments at the scene.

Kigk Avenue Pearl Attert Etree, Railway Company Lakeview Holden Avenue South Wholesale Actr Superior Bunk Ereets Perkins Avenue Cleveland and Pittsburg Wilson Avenue Wilson and Mlaimes Fourth Precinct

President McKinley Leaves Washington for Massachusetts Trip

President McKinley and party depart Washington on a special train at 3 40 pm for Holyoke and Northampton Massachusetts. The entourage includes Mrs McKinley, family members, White House staff and officials. The train comprises four Pullman coaches and is to travel about ten days, with stops along the itinerary toward Adams and Boston before returning to Washington.

Washington McKinley Holyoke Northampton Massachusetts Alver McKinley George BE. Morse San Francisco Navy Allen George B. Cortelyou George Barnes Rudolph Forster White House P.M. Rixey Miseia Barber Canton Sarah Duncan Ohio Mre Mekal aMctale Pineheark Wilson Charles Broory Smith Corbin Pennsylvania Depot

Mob Crowd Forcibly Deters Lynching in Mobile Police Show of Force

In Mobile Alabama on June 14 a mob of about 20 whites and blacks, split evenly, gathered to lynch Henri Gardiner near a prison. Police with rifles displayed resistance, halting the attempt and scattering the mob.

Mobile Ala Henri Gardiner Nearn

Artificial Coal From Earth and Mineral Substance

London June reports Berlin correspondent says workman Montag in Mannheim is to be prosecuted for manufacturing artificial coal and oil from earth and mineral substances.

London Berlin Daily Mall Montag Mannheim Bader

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania

Weather outlook for Washington and eastern Pennsylvania. Fair skies expected with no rain. Light to strong northerly winds shift to variable later in the day.

Washington Baturdiy Pennsylvania

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