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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
1
Washington reports detail the Philippine situation as General Otis coordinates troops amid a rainy season. insurgents retain segments of Luzon while natives show mixed support. illnesses rise among troops, and U S policy shifts provoke cautious expectations of independence and continued occupation.
Washington county Republicans met at Washington PA and endorsed delegates to the county convention. They passed a resolution favoring Colonel A Le Hawkins for state treasurer. The action drew cheers and no dissent. Eighty three of one hundred five members attended the meeting, described as enthusiastic and harmonious. Attorney Owen C Underwood was named chairman and C E F Carothers secretary.
Methiohewn, Pa area reports five weeks of idle time ended as Bethlehem Steel recommenced shipyard work. A convoy carried armor plates and forgings to Newnan Nowa, Munhall, and Washington Navy Yard, including a 1.0 million ton plate and nine gun forgings.
A Kingston capitalist is said to have purchased the Delaware and Hudson canal from Kingston to Honesdale for 108 miles. Samuel P. Coykendall, a Kingston railroad and steamboat man, is named as buyer. The deal includes discharging canal staff and hints at a large railroad scheme with close ties to the Delaware and Hudson company.
Two college shell races were rowed on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie. Pennsylvania beat Cornell by a length and a half in the four oared event after a near collision, with Cornell and Columbia following. In the freshmen eight, Cornell led early and finished a length and a quarter ahead of Columbia and Pennsylvania, with Penn three lengths behind Columbia. Cornell time was 9:55 for two miles.
A violent demonstration against Spanish government precepts in Sarogogen Sarogossa leads to mob violence at the Spanish consul building. Gendarmes are injured, troops charge, martial law is proclaimed, the governor is rescued, a police inspector is wounded and a gendarme killed, ringleaders arrested.
On the steamship Rio de Janeiro arriving from Hong Kong are Captain N M Dyer of the Baltimore headed to Melroge Massachusetts Captain J M For evich, Captain A N Walker of the Concord whose post is filled by Seth M Rrkey and who travels to Frankfort Kentucky Medical Inspector J C Wise of the Baltimore bound for Washington all detached from duty and ordered home for needed rest and rent.
New York June 2 U Charley McKeaver of Philadelphia won the decision over Owen Zeigler after seven rounds in what was to be a six round bout. Zeigler's seconds threw up the sponge, ending the fight.
In Denver on a June evening at the Tabor Opera House, June M. Kid Aletoy staged an exhibition. From the stage, it was announced that Fitzsimmons has agreed to a September bout with Night McCoy.
Attorney General Griggs spoke at Yale Law School's seventy fifth anniversary focusing on advances in nineteenth century jurisprudence. He lauded progress in lawmaking, trial efficiency, debtors relief, public health regulation, and the adaptation of English common law to American needs while noting ongoing modernization of procedures and statutory reforms.
Addie Tarrow pleaded guilty before Justice Werner in the New York Supreme Court and was sentenced to twelve years and ten months in Auburn State Prison for kidnapping the child Marlin Clarke. The judge said the case demanded strong punishment to deter such crimes. Spectators reacted with shock as Barrow showed distress at the sentence.
Governor Tintevelt butted to a royal speeding on departure for the east as Roosevelt’s car platform appearance sparked cheers. Rough Riders hold their first annual reunion with a citizens parade about a mile long led by M H Albiger, Colonel Brodie commanding the first division, banners and bands in four sections. David L Hughes of Tucson carried the regimental cobra from San Juan hill.
The first committee examined Russian proposals on military strength and budgets. Colonel Grom Von Schwarshoff of Germany objected to any pledge limiting naval and military expansion. Russia's proposals were sent to naval and military sub committees, while arbitration code drafts had first reading approval and a Friday second reading set under Sir Julian Pauncefote.
After a conference among the owners of the new defender Columbia O Oliver Ise Ww the owners notified the Herreshoffs that the yacht would be accepted without further trials. The owners praised the performance of the yacht in yesterday's trial and the transfer to Mr Nbello as managing owner of the Morganelset was formalized this afternoon.
Washington June 26 authorities to perform marriage in the District of Columbia have been conferred upon Bishop Mocrineti as a designated delegate to the United States.
Pittsburg June 16 labor week at Grand Opera house grows beyond expectations with vaudeville acts each afternoon and evening and a slate of speakers. Governor Stone opens with a keynote on labor unity and the Philippines question. Notable guests include Samuel Gowpers immigration Terrence Powderly J P McGuire Major General Nelson Miles and Toledo mayor Samuel P Jones. A Friday military and civic march will greet General Miles.
The morning paper covers views on the Philippine situation. The Chamber of Deputies approves the cabinet. Attorney General Crigan addresses Yale graduates. Governor Stone speaks in Mitaburg. National and Eastern League baseball games noted along with financial and commercial items. Local notes include roadwork inspections and high school faculty changes.
Governor Pingree released a statement via Washington dispatches quoting Secretary Alger and asserting his own stance. He says the question of backing McKinley is tied to the president’s views and actions not his own, and that he supports McKinley where he deems right and opposes him where he deems wrong.
Springfield, OL June 2 Governor Fanner announced a proclamation revoking martial law in Pan. State troops, which had kept peace between striking miners and imported labor, were withdrawn today as fears of leaving Pan grow among workers and demand protection.
Phyllis Rankin Gibbs known on stage as Phyllis Rankin received a decree of absolute divorce from Henry D. Gibbs theatrical manager in New York on June. Gibbs is identified as her husband.
Louise, June 26 A long day of political theater at the Democratic State Convention in Louisville ended with two ballots in a chaotic process. Goebel led with 2004 votes, Stone 7, Hardin 54 as Goebel's faction clashed with rival counties over rules and an appeal on a police removal motion. The day closed with repeated adjournments as factions failed to unify.
Rioters in Seville today stoned the military club amid rising popular discontent with the government's financial plans. The unrest signals deep public anger and potential further clashes.
A cruiser from Annapolis with a third wail fourth year crew is reported en route to a United States naval academy muster. The vessel is expected to arrive at Joague Island navy yard tomorrow and will visit Delaware shipyards to inspect shipbuilding facilities in Philadelphia Chyster and Wilileton. Captain John J Flanker commands the crew before the ship heads to Tiath Me.
Cape May Nd June 26 six hundred ASCE members arrive by special train for the thirty first annual convention opening tomorrow. The event will host hexsian for four alin yo.
Arrivals include the Pueret Hirmwrck from Hamburg bound for Liverpool and the Affy of Thome from Glasgow. Trave sails to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton, Lovic to Liverpool and Antwerp. The Privelanl arrives from New York.
The Reading Iron company prepares another wage rise for puddler workers amid ongoing price inflation. The fourth quarter forecast shows increases ranging from three to five percent, affecting over a thousand employees.
Charlee Lienals of this city sold large tracts of pulp wood land for 180000 to a United States buyer, with New Yorkers among principal purchasers. No further details or payment terms available.
Pension certificate dated in the original district mentions W F Svreidler, Arhtey, Luzerne. Certification appears in the record for the individual named Washington James with related archival notes.
Socialist M Roche denounces the war policy in the chamber accusing General de Galliffet of steering a war cabinet while Waldeck Rousseau explains cabinet motives. Excitement erupts in lobbies as orders of the day pass amid interruptions and calls for restraint.
The June trial of General Gillett and Ran Guiseppe, accused of espionage, ended with a verdict for five years in prison and a fine. French agents arrested them on June 1, claiming they suspected frontier fortifications and found several plans on the suspects.
Mevelaid June 26 A general mood among workingmen to avoid transit cars manned by non-union crews grows. Conductors may demand union cards and riders refuse to pay or stay aboard non-union cars, prompting mass exits. the company hoped to retain about 230 non-union workers, but over 50 are expected to quit within a week.
In Baltimore on June 24 Cornelius Gardner Charles James and John Ayers all colored were sentenced to be hanged today by Judge Wright in the criminal courts for the assault on 11 year old Anne Bailey. The crime occurred May in the home of the girl and all three suspects were captured within four hours. Evidence at the trial was conclusive.
Harrisburg records list charters granted to Pittsburgh and Allegheny Railroad The Allegheny Steel company in Philadelphia and cash capital details for firms in McKeesport Carbondale and Keaneily Township including General Accident insurance and other names from the period.
A June 2 forecast notes unsettled conditions with scattered clouds and strong winds. Expect cooler afternoon temperatures and a chance of showers on Wednesday across the region.
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