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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1899

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Prohibition Favors Ban on Dum Dum Bullets at Hague Talks

At The Hague on June 22, delegates from Britain and the US opposed a ban on new explosive bullets, while Dutch and Austrian delegates supported prohibitions. The conference voted to prohibit certain bullets and explosives with limited exceptions, and discussed naval weapons, with the American proposal on private property pending translation and decision. Several delegates suffer mild malaria from canal effluents. Mrs Holla, secretary to the American delegation, travels to Dusseldorf for air.

the Hague den Beer Poortaguel Soltyk Mussia Bilgeria John Ardagh Detusathin Great Britain Sektos Net Vet Ton Andrew D. White M. Co. Stan M. de Branl Count Maraviel M. de Staal America Holla Frederick Holle Dusseldorf

Healer Acquitted in WV Man's Death Inquest

An inquest in Philadelphia found Joseph McCaig of Beverly West Virginia died of heart disease. Willam F. Bondal, a Christian Scientist healer, attended him. The coroner noted no drugs were given and no law was broken. McCaig was described as elderly and choosing his own care.

Philadelphia Joxeph McCaig Beverly W. Va Willam F. Bondal Hanedall

Akron Plans $1.0 Million Soda Bottle Plant

Barhertawng County to host the largest soda factory in the United States by the Pittbure Plate Glues company. The corporation will be chartered under Pennsylvania law with a capital stock of 1.0 million dollars and 300 workers to be employed.

Akron Jones Barhertawng Tis County Pittbure Corpeanadien Penneylvania Cilia Stark

Unclear OCR: Topeka city notices and names unclear

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Topeka and Tokyo related terms with scrambled phrases and dates. No coherent event or individuals clearly identifiable for a proper summary card.

Execution order denied for Northampton man in 1775 case

In Vimimiy the governor refused clemency for Lewellyn Blows of Northampton, condemned to death for murder after a months’ confinement. A pardon hearing in midweek failed, leaving the execution to proceed as scheduled.

V.lewellyn Blows Northampton

Kentucky Democrats Enter Second Day of Convention Fights

The Kentucky Democratic convention bogged down on day two with momentum behind the Stone Goebel faction. Committees were formed and deliberations stretched late as rival coalitions maneuver for governor nominations. The platform likely opposes Bryan silver and hints at anti trust language.

Seuta Chiirinian Bedwine W Coebel Isla Kenton Restidleses Tuck Stone Goebel Ponvernor Committee On Credentiam Bryan

Progress Made By Homeopathy

Atlantic City June 22 The fifty fifth annual meeting of the American Institute of Homeopathy reports progress with the selection of the next meeting site Cleveland winning the second choice over Pataskala Ohio and Washington is favored for the sixty sixth annual gathering to coincide with the Samuel Hahnemann monument unveiling. The committee lists eight national societies and numerous hospitals colleges and clinics and notes a 4.82 percent death rate in homeopathic treated cases. Dr Charles E Walton of Cincinnati is named president.

Atlantic City American Institute of Homopathy Cleveland Dinen Washington Samuel Hahnemann Homeopathy Pat-in-Hay Ohio Congress Horner Civy Pr. Pisher Chicago Fisher Committee On Organization United States Homenpahy Charles E. Walton Cincinnati

Chicago Indicts Dan Coghlin and William Armstrong for jury bribing

Indictments charge Dan Coghlin and bar tender William Armstrong with jury fixing in Chicago. Coghlin's bond set at 15000 pounds and Armstrong's at 5000 pounds. The case notes Coghlin's prior prison terms for assisting in the Cronin murder but shows acquittal on a second trial. The indictment alleges a May 11 bribe offer of 200 dollars to juror John F Taylor during the John Carbine vs. Miners Central railroad panel.

Chicago Dan Coghlin William Armstrong Coghlin Armstronga Bow John FL Taylor Taylor John Carbine Minors Central Railroad

Untitled note on former United Stars figure recovery

A fragmented report notes a former United Stars member, Artie TC Gorman, denying crime allegations and expressing gradual recovery. The piece hints at a menial public image correction and personal improvement underway.

Bank announces shipment of gold to Saturday’s steamer

New York reports President Sulimin of the National City Bank announced in the afternoon that the bank would ship 1 000 000 in gold to Saturday’s steamer, land and proceeds as a written notice that there would be price movements the same day 2 100 000. The items are declared to be regular exchange loans.

New York Sulimin National Cite Bank Land

Fire destroys two five story buildings in Philadelphia

A blaze in Philadelphia destroys the J Matthews and Colamorocco factory warehouse and two adjacent five story brick buildings at Amri can and Willow street. Origin of the fire is unknown and estimated losses are not yet tallied though insured.

Philadelphia J. Matthews & Colamorocco Amrican Willow Street

Joncudter Curran Dies After Lye Ingestion

The death of Joncudter Curran ages years follows accidental swallowing of lye in Any City. Authorities report no foul play and note the incident occurred today in the hospital.

Joncudter June Bernand Curran

Growing Tendency Toward Mob Rule in the South

Bowker T Washington, president of the Industrial and Normal school, spoke in Birmingham on lynching in the southern states, noting most victims are Black. He warned lynching harms moral growth, cites 12 months data, and urges ministers teachers and the press to oppose attacks on women and to promote lawful justice.

Birminghamm Bowker T Washington Thedustrial and Normal School Washington United States McKinley New York New England Gur Souther Washingteon South Cuba Iwast Hall Tae Ameone

Col Arguelles Offense Details Sentencing In Manila

Manila reports reveal Colonel Arguelles, a Filipino commissioner, was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Earlier talks blamed friendship with Americans for condemnation, but new information shows the conviction stemmed from actions unrelated to peace talks, aligning with President Schomay's belief in his sincerity and stance on a waromy issue.

Manila Aravelles Schormay

Reading lumber firm makes assignment under failure claim

A Heading Lumber Company of Reading assigns its assets in a formal deed for the benefit of creditors, listing an amount around 200 000 with unclear names and parties, as reported in early June copy.

Reading Roplar Mwhatt Lower Company Missourd Beneit Wieareit Itor Amsote

Senator Lovet Returns Home from Auneeville

Patteville residents report Senator Lovet arrived at his Bebusikill residence last night from Auneeville. The traveler appeared very ill and is listed on the writed residency list.

Patteville Lovet Arived Auneeville

Cleveland Strikers Reject Company Ration on Street Rail Defeat

The Cleveland street railway strike deepened as strikers rejected by an unanimous vote the company proposal to the city council special committee. The firm offered to rehire about 80 percent of former workers, with preference to those not involved in unlawful acts. Strikers planned their own counter proposal for the common committee.

Cleveland Ternicort

Gas Explosion At Maxwell Colliery Rescues 300 Miners

A gas explosion rocked the Maxwell colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Co in Wilkes Barre on June 22. Three hundred men were at work. initial reports said many killed, but all escaped unharmed except three with minor burns. The fire was quickly quelled and damage was light.

Wilkes-Darre Maxwell Lehigh and Wilkes- Barre Coal Company Omiy Hadeen

Explosive Blaze Destroys Eddgetone Print Works Lab

An explosion tore through the Chester Macine chemical house of the Eddgetone print works, shattering the building and destroying a lab valued at $25,000. All chemicals were outside when the blast occurred. no injuries reported. The fire, caused by burning gritty gum heating chloride of potash, blew barrels and timber as a white vapor column rose high.

Chester Macine Chemiscal House Eddgetone Print Works

Panic in Theatre Triggers Stampede in Chicago

During a Mamalet misprint performance at the Metropolitan theatre in Chicago a man yelled Fire causing a stampede as patrons surged toward the door. The gallery crowd, mainly men and boys, were bruised in the scramble before order was restored and the fire outside the awning was extinguished.

Chicago Metropolitan Theatre Mdownetulrs

Steamer Ethwold Safe After Floating Distress

A Nassau despatch to the Quaker City Fruit Co reports the steamer Ethwold arriving at Nassau with a broken shaft. All aboard are reported well. The vessel left June 7 for Port Antonio and was later said to be adrift with an broken shaft, then reported to have foundered.

Philadelphia Nassau Bahama Islands Quaker City Fruit Company Eithwold Port Antonio

Wages Increased at Parryville Plant

Mauch reports that workers at Carbon Iron and Steel Company's Parryville plant will receive a further wage increase starting July 1, raising daily pay by one cent. This marks the second raise since the plant resumed operations ten weeks ago.

Mauch Nice Carbon Iron and Steel Company Parryville Siney Plat

Destructive drought devastates Colorado and surrounding regions

The drought has ruined major Colorado ranges and caused widespread cattle losses. Reports indicate hundreds of cattle and herd deaths in the San Juan Valley as northern New Mexico and parts of Oklahoma, the Indian Nations, and western Kansas face near bare ranges.

Denver Jine Drougit Colorado San Juis New Mexico Oklahoma

Severe storm sweeps northern Iowa with damage in Waverly

Dubuque reports a severe storm last night across northern Iowa. Waverly suffered heavy damage while Jessup and Raymond experienced unconfirmed bulletins.

Iowa Dubuque Waverly Jessup Raymond

Venezuelan Bound Ay Commission Set for June Meeting

The Venezuelan bound ay commission schedules a text meeting for Wednesday, June Os, with sessions planned for morning and afternoon.

Vurie

Delaware grants charter to Ruby Match Company

Dover June 2 The sovereignty of state today granted a certificate of incorporation to the Ruby Match Company of Wilmington Del The capital stock amount is not specified in the readable text.

Delaware Big Match Company Dover Del Sovreiany of State Today Ruby Match Company Wilmington Capital Be Uy

Quiet Day as New Curate Prepares at Plunkett House

Nori Adwaime Maes and Sunele Pypevi dent McKinley with Mrs McKinsey serve as curate for a week at W EH Plunkett. The day was quiet and ventful.

Nori Adwaime Maes Sunele McKinley Mrs. McKinsey W. EH. Plunkett

Boland Elected Supreme Archon by Heptasophs

In Buffalo the Supreme Council of the Independent Order of Heptasophs elected officers. C. G. Boland was named Supreme Archon, Otin Bryan became supreme provost, and Samuel H. Tattersall was chosen supreme secretary along with other officers including Charlie W. H. Rameey supreme treasurer and John W. Crew supreme organizer. Additional posts went to Wm. Hendricks, Adolph Seholdt, Joseph Hoblitt, and W. Hemiticks among others.

Supreme Council of the Independent Order of Heptasophs Buffalo C. G. Boland Supreme Archon W. T. Hendricks Supreme Sentinel Supreme Council Pennsylvania C. Greer Pas Adolph Seholdt McKeesport Supreme Cwarrder Joseph Hoblitt We Hom Nod Suomenme Sentinel Hemiticks Somaiton Supreme Trustees W. Jones Newark Sullivan Kansas Clhiy W. W. Cooner Philadelphia

French Cabinet Formed and Washington Views on Lenin

The morning paper reports the formation of a French cabinet and cites Professor Washington's analysis of Lenin’s work at the Peace Conference. It notes events across Atlantic leagues and local civic items including a Lackawanna telephone ordinance and council memorials.

Ceneral Washington Heptosophy

Peace Restored in Samoa Declares US Commissioner

Washington reports Bartlett Tripp US commissioner at Samoa states peace has returned, Malietoa Tinu resigns, kingship abolished, provisional government set up, Chief Justice Chambers disqualified Matifa and Malietoa Tanu seated. Admiral Reade agrees Tuetietehember must be maintained. US action not liable for damages.

Washington The Bartlett ‘Tripp United States Somes Reland Chambers Malietoa Tinu Commission

Verdict Recorded in Scranton Lynching Case

The coroner's jury returned a verdict in the Dante Patrick lynching near Scranton Mississippi. They found the deceased came to his death by being "set off with a rope and bullets" after being hanged at 2 am. Three hundred prominent locals were present at the scene.

Scranton Miss Corones Dante Patrick Tie

Dreyfus Cell Strengthened

Rennes reports calm as authorities reinforce the cell of Captain Alfred Dreyfus. Workers add a second bar to the prison window while local papers protest the indignity and insist he be treated as an accused officer, not a criminal.

Rennes France Alfred Dreyfus Dreyfus

Overlooked Queen's Statue by Vermont Veterans

Gran Army veterans of Vermont viewed the St. Jean Baptiste procession in Montreal. They marched with Canadian army and navy veterans and failed to salute the queen statue, provoking crowd disapproval that was quickly corrected.

Montreal Gran Army Veterans of Vermont St. Jean Baptiste Navy Victoria

Negroes Turn the Tables in Lynch Incident

Report from Conway in Horry County states a mob attempted to lynch a white boy named Sam Lowe after a black man named Green was killed. The black man reportedly rode a bicycle and collided with Dowe who then killed him. Dove's father led a party with a shotgun away.

Columbia Conway Horry County Sam Lowe Green Dowe Dove

Regiment Receives Manila Cable From Volunteers

From Greensburg Pennsylvania on June 22 a cablegram from Manila arrived for Liewten and Coulter of Company 1 Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers reporting regiment orders in jail on the Senator.

Greensurg Byerhard Coulter Manila Biche Won Liewtenant Coulter Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers

Second Immune Infantry Regiment Woe at Camp Meade

The Immune Infantry Regiment Harrlabure Jone The Second was mustered out today at Camp Meade. Recruited in Lewisina and Texas at the outbreak of the Spanish American War, the unit served eleven months in Cuba.

Harrlabure Jone Camp Meade Louwishina Texan Cuba

Shipping Movements Report From New York Harbor

New York notes June 2 arrivals and sailings of ships including Trave firemen from Rotterdam and Spaarn ium to New York Liverpool, Toutonke arriving in New York, Queenstown outbound Avitawnic from New York, and tlgard near Auguste Victoria from New York bound for Hamburg.

New York Trave Firemen Rotterdam Spaarnium Liverpool Toutonke Queenstown Avitawnic Tlgard Auguste Victoria Hamburg

Will Appeal to the President by Seamen Vamps and Wives

Three thousand seamstresses and relatives of soldiers protest loss of employment. A committee led by Miss Kate Dougherty and Mrs Mors McKeever plans to seek a direct audience with the President after his New Hampshire departure to urge awarding war clothing contracts to women workers rather than contractors. Senator Penrose will join to press their case in Washington.

Philadelphia Abin United States Kate Dougherty Mors McKeever New Banhard New York Washington Morrisburg Solbers Congress United Rinter Penrose Saye

McClellan Navy Admiral Honored By Georgetown University

Washington June 22 Georgetown University conferred LL D honorary degrees on Admirals Winfield Scott Schley and George W. Melville Major General Joseph Wheeler and other officials. Crowd reactions mixed as Schley received his degree with no comment while undergraduates cheered. Heidelburg University also awarded a Doctor of Law to Andrew Carnegie.

Washington Georgetown University Menr Aemirals Winfield Scott Sehley Georgy W. Melville Joseph Wheeler W. Rourke Cochran New York Saimouel Musey District of Columbia Daniel Hrower Milners Thomas Herrad United States of Cabol Admiral Sehley Sehley Tke Oullur Bourke Coorg Board of Regents Heidelburg University Andrew Carnegie

Death reports from Havana detail deaths of U S troops

Washington June 2. Governor General Brooke in Havana cables the War Department listing deaths from yellow fever and other causes among prisoners and volunteers. Entries include Latins from General Prisoner Waihthang Minne Fourth Volunteer Infantry who died 19th, and Sergeant Columbus Stuart Fifth Infantry who died of yellow fever at Pinar del Rio. William Wright First Infantry died from puerperal hemorrhage. Sergeant William Mange First Infantry died of intestinal obstruction.

Washington Brooke Havana Dante War Department Waithang Minne Columbus Stuart Fifth Infantes Pinar del Rio William WH. Wright First Infantry Sergent Wiliam Mange

Captured Crook Zaumbel Arrested in New York

Police nabbed Philip Zaumbel, a noted Chicago criminal, upon alighting from a Boston train in New York. He carried stolen funds from the American National Bank of Porton, including fifty $100 notes and five $1 notes, after slipping away from an office moment earlier.

New York Philip Zanmbele Chieaen Boston Aletrenakian National Bank of Borton Zaumbel

Entombed Miner Rescued After Fall

A Polish miner named Ignai Kim mill, trapped by a fall at the Wihke Harre mine, was rescued. Officials report he remains in good physical condition and expressed confidence about the rescue time, noting his class and contributions to the team.

Wihke-Harre Ignaia Kimmilly Abe Gaylord Omaltve Plymouth Jn & Loree

Dowdestown Courtroom Whirl Sees Former Partners Tied

In Dowdestown a case against Willam Wright of Buia centers on alleged embezzlement during wartime. Wright, once allied with ex Banking Commissioner B P L Hieron, faces scrutiny over a strained legal partnership and a troubled financial record.

Dowdestown. Hy Willam & Wright Buia Wright Commissigner B PL Hieron

Fighting in the Soudan Signals Impending British Action

Fragmentary OCR reports heavy fighting in the Soudan with the Khadifa defending amid a British friendly alignment. A detachment is said to retreat into the woods with a small retinue, while imminent capture is suggested.

New French Cabinet Formed Under Tauber Era

Senator Waldeck Rousseau completed the cabinet formation presenting M. Declasse as Foreign Minister and the Marquis de Callifat as War Minister. The new premier assumes Interior, with ministers named for Marine, Justice, Agriculture, and Public Works. The coalition faces Dreyfus tensions and divides TBA policy stance.

M. Declasse Marquis de Callifat Benator Watldecik Mobbert Prow Council of Minister Diterior M. Dyeclabee Oenmal Manquis Callipfat M. DH Lanheban Marine M. Moynis Justice M. Caillaius Provnce M Muilierand Come Mae M. Crygmes Inpgrietiva M. Decrais M. Jean Dupe Agricul Hiare M. Pierre Baden Pulte Work

Mystery Cleared Up In Weerheater Case

A man labeled John emerged as the worker who spread the word of a mystery at Cheater county hospital. He was found at the Franklin Paige home near Chadds Ford, given farm work, and later died during transport to Weatherater hospital. Coroner Trontman received details from Brandywine Summit.

Weerheater Non Cheater County Toby Trontman Brandywine Sumit Franklin Paige Chadds Ford Paige Omostieter Mire Pate Weatheater John

Tugboat catches fire near Warnet's Island

The tug NS FPF with five barges on tow left Kingston bound for Montreal caught fire early morning near Warnet's Island. The vessel burned to the water's edge. Nine crew members were aboard. four jumped into the water to save themselves, two are missing.

Watertown NS. Fpf Bronson Murray Montreal Tradeportation Companys Montreal King@eton Warnet’s Island

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Shocks South Framingham

Reported disappearance of Helen Banter, 11, daughter of Alfred M. Kames, a wheel manufacturer in South Framingham, triggers fear of kidnapping as authorities and neighbors search and rally support.

South Framingham Mase Jaume Su Helen Banter Alfred M. Kames Rinh

Unclear historical notice from a college graduation fragment

Fragmentary OCR text provides names and phrases about a college context. Readable elements include references to graduates and institutions, but many names and terms are garbled. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates to form a complete summary.

Postmaster Appointments Mentioned for Wilkie Mills and Moorhead

Fragment describes changes in postal appointments with Connie and Jol N. Bein named in Wilkie Mills and Moorhead areas amid a sequence of unclear text.

Wistington Bitehand Minotin Thay Moorehead Twketer Connie Ant Jol N. Bein Wilkie Mills Criewford Mounts

Fragmented Weather Note From Wor Eastern Henn

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Friday weather and easterly winds. It references vague places and terms like Woshington and Wor eastern Henn with uncertain phrases about paths and candy. The readable content is limited to a windy forecast fragment with no clear events or figures.

Woshington Dume Todtteadiia Civinness

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