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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

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Bourgeois Declines Forming Cabinet in Paris Situation

In Paris M Bourgeois declines to form a cabinet after talks with President Loubet. M Delcasse expected to be asked to form a ministry while Bourgeois returns to The Hague. General De La Roque arrested in connection with a mutiny case. details not released.

M. Delcaxse Dupuy M. Bourgeois Hague M. Loubet M. Huurgecik Paris M.widldeck-Konssein General de la Roque Jane General de Tua Roque

England's Defense Works Defended by War Office Plan

In the House of Commons a military works loan resolution seeks 4 million pounds repayable in annual installments for forts harbors and barracks at home and abroad. Wyldham explains it continues the 1879 act. Davitt attacks Halifax Bermuda and Atlantic fortifications as unnecessary amid Anglo American diplomacy. The resolutions pass 41 to 29.

London House of Commons Ioan DY War Office George Wyorthaima Wyodham Wiere Wei-Hui-Wet Wold Chiiaony Wendham Butneck Halifax Mir Wandham Michael Davitt Bermuda Jimaion Atlantic Center

Germany's Islands Purchase Debated in Reichstag

Germany's Reichstag discussed supplemental credits for protectorates and a loan to acquire new islands. Baron von Buelow argued the purchase would aid commercial ties and German industry, comparing it to earlier China policy and noting long term cultivation prospects. The Mehlbstag began a second reading of the loan bill and Spain trade convention attached.

Hevlin Dieeloe Ploninhe Reichstag Nies Forview Baron von Huelow Ynnieh Cermany Kim-Chou Corman Regnions Asia South America Germany Melehbstag Spain

Wage Increases Planned for Pereville Steel Plant Workers

Workers at the Carbon Iron & Steel plant in Pereville will receive a 10 cents per day wage hike starting July, marking a second raise in a 15 percent average total increase after recent plant name changes and operational shifts.

Miveh Chunk, Sune Carbon Iron & Steel Company Perevville Thiet

Smallpox Escapes Reported From Pittsburg Hospital

Lancaster reports Harry Ticker, treated for smallpox in Pittsburg, escaped and rode to Lancaster on a Pennsylvania railroad train. He roamed the city for hours before his brother placed him on a Conestoga park trolley to the county nest house. Health officials vow investigations and precautions including fumigation and vaccination of contacts.

Pittsburg Lancaster Harry Ticker Pennsylvania Railroad Conestoga Park County Nest Board of Health Harry Rieker Latrose Altoone Hearrisbore Laneaster

Cleveland Strike Inches Toward Settlement

Cleveland June 11 The city council special committee, company officers, and a railway committee met all day and the company offered to reinstate all but about one hundred old men. A settlement is expected tomorrow as talks adjourned with optimism.

Cleveland Atriliere

Lightning Strikes Multiple Delaware Barns in Severe Storm

A violent storm in Delaware and nearby Pennsylvania set barns on fire or destroyed them. Levi C. Bird’s barn near Reybold station burned with three driving horses killed. George Fawcett’s Dilworthtown barn and Dr. Horner’s Concord Del barn also burned. Barns of ex Sheriff Giles Lamb von, Joseph Lefevre and William McKay were leveled by wind. two sleeping workers in McKay’s barn narrowly escaped.

Wilmington Del Levi C. Bird Rey Old Station Delaware City George Fawcett Dilworthtown Horner Concord Giles Lamb von Joseph Lefevre William McKay

War romance shatters as husband faked army record

Mrs Mary Gilbert learns her husband Ty Gilbert is not at the front but a private practicing law in Indianapolis. Divorce papers arrive as she discovers he never served in Cuba, ending their marriage after pending proceedings.

Pittsburo Mary Gilbert Indianapolis Ty Gilbert Cuba

Need for a New Cabinet Officer Emerges From Army Experience

Atlantic City reports at the American Institute of Homeopathy session a push for a medical department head in the presidential cabinet. General M O Terry cites US and Cuban war lessons, urging a cabinet seat for a medical director general with defined powers. The group backs a resolution to insert medical affairs into the cabinet and discusses army sanitation and officer representation.

M. O. Terry Milea National Church of New York J. BD. Emmett Fifth Brigade National Guard of New York Terry England Tarry National Guard Campe Board of Commission Atious)le

Daring outrage shocks Pittston as two men attack councilman’s daughter

Two unknown men invaded the Jenkins residence in Pittston Pennsylvania assaulting Miss Jenkins and injuring her. They drenched her clothing with kerosene oil for an unclear motive as authorities investigate the daring act.

House of Jenkins Pittston John H. Jenkins Miss Jenkins

Pithuloiptin Rail Company Elects New Presidents

June 21 report notes A J Gasentt elected president of the Ponneyivonic railr and Mr Capsatt becomes head of the Tires west of Pletebury. Cus sul also elected president of the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and Louie Pathway takes over the Panhandle route to Buchu. Thompson named in the thread.

Pithuloiptin Ponneyivonic Railr A. J. Gasentt Penta Yank Company Pletebury Capsatt Thanpron Thie Neutron Cussul Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago Louie Panhandle Buchu Thompson

Military casualties reported in June infantry deaths

June reports list fourteenth infantry casualties including Thomas W. Andrews and William Somers near Anpete river with others named from the fourth infantry. Corporal Pete Konsk and William Cook are noted near Dan Ma rings with Duntch Donuvan and Bhite also referenced.

Washington Citiv Euibles Fourteenth Infantry Thomas W. Andrews Ovar Las Pings William Somers Hl Goodran Anpete River Fourth Infantry Dan Marings Pete Konsk William Cook Duntch Donuvan Hark Bhite

Farewell to Dr Stewart at Carlisle Presbytery

A special Carlisle Presbytery session dissolved pastoral relations between ten St George WR Stewart and Market Equate Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg. Dr Stewart resigned to become president of the Theological Seminary in Auburn, N. Y.

Marvishire Carlisle Elly Foley St George Stewart Harrisburg Stowairt Auburn

Cross Ready and Bradford Lead at Scranton Meet

The report lists participants including T. Adame and W. Gallagher from Scranton with $8 entries, noting Bradford and the Cross Ready team among competitors in an ongoing event.

Washington Peneian Ecartificentes Orriginah Jilue T. Adame Oleimbla Cross Ready Bradford William Gallagher Scranton

Kauts To Seek Vindication In Samoan Crisis

The U S cruiser Philadelphia arrived in San Francisco with the bodies of Lieutenant Lansdale and Ensign Whe lost in the Samoan clash. Admiral Kuutgle, in command, defends his actions amid criticism and says he will prove his innocence before the public, with navy backing.

San Francisco Philadelphia Apia Honolulu Lansdale Monacham Kuutgle Navy Department

Samoa's political shift as commissioners set provisional government

The Samoan situation reports Mataafa surrendering rifles and natives returning home while the commissioners of the three powers affirm Malietoa Tanet's abdication and establish a provisional government in Apia. Chiefs, judges, and officials remain in office. a governor and three-member legislative council are proposed. American and British observers express satisfaction.

Ana Samoan Islands Autokland Mataafa Matuufa Malleton Tamet Malietoa Tanet Chambers Wilhelm Self Apa Apia Hative House Ani

Cosmo Alive After Plymouth Mine Rescue Efforts

Wilkes Barre reports inmate Cosmo entombed in the Tayford mine at Plymouth. He told rescuers he is hungry and thirsty and fears death if not removed soon. About twenty five feet of coal separate him from the rescuers. blasting or other last resorts are considered only as a final option. Gangs work around the clock at the coal seam.

Wilkes-Barre Tiwan Cosmo Tayford Plymouth

Justice Department seeks new trial in Camp Meade case

Attorneys for the Department of Justice at Washington applied before Judge Simonton for a new trial regarding the conviction of D. Moore and Patrick Doves for maintaining Aran tion at Camp Meade. The department argues the federal law does not conflict with state law, and a determination is sought.

Charles H. Berg Terey Wo Wolfe Department of Justice Washington Simonton Dames D. Moore Patrick Doves Camp Meade Law Department Waeehlington

Directors of Cumberland Valley Rail Frond Vacancy

June 21 Cumberland Valley board names Charles B. Pugh and A P Shortridge as tolly cleated directors to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of Frank Thompson and J I Flutchingon.

Philadelpha Charles B. Pugh A. P. Shortridge Tolly Cumberland Valley Frank Thompson J. I Flutchingon

Lafayette College Commencement Exercises Held

Lafayette College closed today for its sixty fourth commencement. Orations were delivered, degrees conferred, and prizes awarded during the graduating exercises in Huston Hall, Pa.

Huston Dane Lafayette College

Drowned in Rangely Lake Near Stangely Maine

Three young men from Robweh were drowned in Rangely Lake on June 21 in a boating accident near Stangely Maine. Officials investigating the cause and circumstances of the drowning.

Rangely Lake Stangely Maine

War Tax Revenues and Federal Treasury Outlook

Treasury estimates place war related costs at about 230 million with receipts from customs and internal revenue pushing total income past 405 million. Deficits loom near 100 million for the year, though large one time payments to Spain and Cuban troops earlier in the year reduced the shortfall.

Spain Philippines Waverington Treasury Abe Central Pacific Railroad Fleenly Ac Vyear War Department Navy Tims Central Pacific

Morning Weather and Regional News Roundup

The morning sheet notes rain indications and broad regional updates. It lists political and cabinet discussions, sports results from Atlantic and National leagues, and town notices including a Wednesday in June wedding. Police and court items appear in local crime briefs.

Smelter Strike Fallout Opens Coke Ovens in Denver

President Nash of American Smelting and Refining Company girds local managers with authority as Denver faced the smelter strike. Southern commune coke ovens, shut during the dispute, reopen signaling resumed work soon.

Denver Nash American Smelting and Refining Company

Telegram from War Department on Camp Meade abandonment

Acting Secretary of War Meikelohn states no department action will remedy abandonment of Camp Meade. abandonment depends entirely on military service needs. The telegram was received today by Hirris Jones and Adie Vt orig Olmwted of this city.

Hirris Jones Adie Orig Secretary of War Meikelohn Camp Meade

Timber Land Deal Near Lewisburg Reported

Jock Haven Pennsylvania June 2 timber land deal. Janvewung Brothers purchase 200 acre union community twelve miles from Lewisburg. Large quantity of white pine oak and prop timber to be harvested at twelve hundred feet per day.

Jock Haven Janvewung Brothers Purchsing L200 Acron Uinlon

Gordon's House Burned in Kirkwood Fire

The home of General Gordon at Kirkwood Atlanta was completely destroyed by fire. The fire destroyed the upper floors while the books pictures and wires were saved. The incident occurred in the evening and left the house a total loss.

Atlanta Doin UW Gordon Kirkwood

Filipinos Hold Cavite Front as Rain Halts Campaigns

Report from Manila dated June 2 describes heavy nightly rains hampering campaigning in Cavite. Insurgent forces retreat to swamps and hills near Imus and San Francisco De Malate while American reconnoitering units observe. General Otis notes enemy morale remains defiant despite defeats.

Manila Imus San Francisco de Malate Wheaton Tniws

Peace Conference Debates Arbitration and Disarmament

The Hague June 21 delegates report mixed views on the peace conference from the arbitration and disarmament committees. Mr Hollis of the United States and Dr Zorn of Germany met after a week’s adjournment, with Germany to guide forthcoming deliberations. The disarmament panel rejected three paragraphs of Chan Maravieff’s circular, citing difficulty in agreeing on a plan to curb ongoing explosive ordnance. The decision will be reviewed by the committee tomorrow.

Atlantic City American Institute of Homeopathy Board of Censors Provident Charles Walton Cineiati Joseph J. Cobb Chicago Nancy C. Williams Augusti Malne C. A.torter New York Wilson A. Smith T. Franklin Smith Fil M.D. Youneman Allende City Aldrich Minneapolis Haiving Paria France Samuel Hahnemarin Russia Germany England United States Washington 7. C. Wood Cleveland H. C. Sehenck Troglelyn Howard FP. Belleers Poston Das FE. W. Rache Milwaukee I. J. Bissell Rochester Mither Eve Gtrain Elh Linnell M. D Norwich Conn Charles M. Thomas Philadelphia George M. Rice Boston Moes Thomas L. Shearer Baltimore G. Curtis T. L. Hazard Iowa City J. C. Fahnestock Piqua Ohio Ty. T. Griswold Comstock St. Louis J. W. Leseur Batavia, N Samuel Hahnemann J. H. McCleland Pittabuid WW. M. Smith Hahnemann Monument Fund Bailey Unicoln Neb Tonicht Institute Charles Tripler The Hague Oches Arbitration Committee Disarmament Committee Chane Maravieff Tomorrw

Whiskey Trust Merger Forms Dieting Company of America

A merger uniting the American Spirits Manufacturing company and the Standand Distilling company with several regional firms creates the Dieting Company of America. The new concern plans capital stock around 1.2 million dollars with preferred stock at 970,000 dollars and standard stock totaling 1.2 million.

New York American Spirits Manufacturing Cmpany Viniitystive Ampipale Krenticksy Worehinico Opany Waveerns Tie Standand Orient Spleite Distributing Comiyainy Hickey Conertis The Dieting Company of America Wmie Foyer

RACES AT M KEES ROCKS

Anne Martyn won the trailing heats at McKee's Rocks in a local race meet. Bertha Baron and Suy B placed in multiple heats with notable boat times and placements across events.

Pitteturg Econ Bas E Padiab Meiee Poo Pte Anne Martyn Etratekt Hest Uume Holle HL Count Clip Bertha Baron Bilite HB pee—Nerew Petohen Simran Sims Hie Hees Pri

Fight Night Fumes as Chivas Fights Jum Yb Joe Ceddard

In a Melbourne bout at the Adelphi theater a light heavyweight clash ended in chaos after a foul in the fourth round. Chivas and Jum Yb Joe Ceddard clashed as the rough action escalated, with punches and a fall prompting referee intervention.

Chivas Joe Ceddard Klondike Adelphi Theater Cheidead Iit

Sunday Ball Test Case in Detroit Court

Detroit records show W A Herre of the Die Wilt baseball team acquitted of Sunday baseball charges. A new tent code aimed to open a condition under the statute forbidding Sunday amusements was discussed.

Detroit W. A. Herre

Miners Fight Breaks Out In Evansville Strike Clash

Evansville Indiana June 2 Mine owners import thirty black miners from Kentucky to replace strikers. Gunfire erupts injuring six including stockholder James Moore and several African American workers. Police respond as the attack ends with attackers vanished and injuries treated at St Marys hospital.

Evansville Ind Geriona Sunnyside Kentucky Iero Fred James Mowe Denny Stith John Philips Ed. Geiger Charles Smith John Nore Poe Compine Cir West Maryland Street Kusten Qiexy John Phillips Dleher Bee Bee Whury Kennedy Tovernor Mount

Recruits Sought for Manila Deployment in Philadelphia

Major Craigie announces open enlistment for colored men to serve in the Philippines. Officers in telegraphic offices coordinate recruitment under Marie Crates. Lt. Job W. Fourtone of the Fifth Cavalry will oversee preparations and transport arrangements. Local activities include securing quarters and work sites on Arel Street.

Philadelphia Craigie Phillippines Petruthans Jaye Leon Dich Marie Crates Arel Street Job W. Fourtone Fifth Cavalry

Feat of a Wheelman Lew York and Team Pace Race

Lew York, carried by Karlys Murphy, races against Ghewote in a tight mile event. Brera and Wh bie plan to cover the Nie in one minute as the Long stad railroad company allows two miles of flat track.

Lew York Karlys Murphy Lomowat Mile Liew Brera Ralle Long Stad Halbroad Niles Fiat

Dutch Neib Put to Sleep in Chicago Hospital

A garbled report from Chicago details a person named Dutch Neib being put to sleep after an incident. The text is unreadable in parts but mentions a hospital and an alleged injury or death, with references to a war or conflict context and a person named Pepger.

Neib

Wheeler to Be Sent to Philippines, Army Moves Top Commander

Secretary of War Alder confirmed that General Joseph Wheeler will be sent to the Philippines. The wartime placement aims to reinforce command as strategic operations proceed in the Pacific theater.

Wheeler Philippines Abe Mien Faye Alder Tole Joseph Wheelle

Fast Motor Cycle Time and New Hedform Practice

Agency notes racing practice and testing behind the motor venue. Eddie Molcuttle is listed in the lineup with a focus on improving lap times and new performance form.

Hedform Muse Eddie Molcuttle

Weather forecast for Washington area in June

Weather forecast indicates a warm, improving pattern with lighter winds. Northerly flow shifts to cooler conditions by late week, with a gradual rise in temperatures and more stable skies expected.

Washington

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M. Delcasse England's Delaware Society OF Homeopathists Porto Rico Sol Ite Nationa Mr. Cassatt Dr. Stewart Pennsylvania Pensions KAUTZ Matantia Malieto Tanet Cosmors Lafayette Indiana Minera Loent—Wort Sorenten Whitney Gordon Otis Cavite Aguinaldo the Hague BIG Whiskey Trust M'Kee's Rocks Goddard Wheelman Lake Weather Forecast
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