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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1899

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Cavlary repels entrenched Filipino force near Laguna de Bay

The gunboat Napidan acted as convoy and shelled entrenched rebels on the western shore of Laguna de Bay. As troops landed, Filipinos fired a final volley, killing one cavalry private before retreat. The move followed Captain Gale's Fourth Cavalry voyage from Vancouver to Motong for embarkation.

Napidan Laguna de Bay Vancouver Manila Gale Fourth Cavalry Motong Muntiubipi

End of the war in Philippines not near, says Japanese observer

Leonile La Dew, arriving from Manila via Yokohama, argues in Japanese papers that American losses are undercounted due to hospital deaths. He praises the volunteers as peak troops but notes reinforcements lack their discipline and fitness. He says Filipinos overwhelm with numbers, weapons rarely captured, and American troops suffer in trenches yet avoid cholera.

Vancouver Leonle la Dew Yokohima Manila Philippines Army of Occupation High Ray

Dewey Leaves Colombo for Port Said

The US cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard left Colombo for Port Said at 4 PM. Dewey has been living quietly, health improved, and boarded the ship at 10 AM after exchanging official visits. Captain Richard Poe is said to remain aboard. The governor of Guam, RN, continues to his post. Navy announces Dewey sailed for Port Said this morning.

Colombo Ceylon Uniwe States Olympia Admiral Dewey Port Said Gounitlars Ecnifsee Guam Washington Navy Department Dewey Saile Cilomiio Poyt

Canteen Case Not To Be Re-Tried At This Time

The attorney general was notified the war Department will not retry the Camp Meade case where Judge Simonton ruled no state license was owed. The decision aims to avoid potential implications at Meade and to prevent a usable precedent for future challenges.

Washington War Department Simonton Pennsylvania Camp Meade Department

Wage increase announced by Pennsylvania Coke and Nail Co

Lebanon Pa June news reports a 0 center per tin wage rise for puddling department workers. The July 10 start date applies to the entire toll hall division with a seven percent per ton rate increase. Employers in the toll division will receive the same percentage rise.

Lebanon Poypeylvania Bost Ad Nnt Company Puddling Department Tollha Department

American Wheelmen meet in Wilkon- Sarre from September 3

Chicago reports the American Wheelmen racing circuit will hold a meeting at Wilkon- Sarre from September 3. Cor movt a2 Philadelphia is named among several participants.

Chicago Wilkon- Sarre Philadelphia

Hollinger to be hanged for wife murder in Harrisburg

Harrisburg June 8 Joseph Hollinger will be hanged in Dauphin county jail yard tomorrow for murdering his wife in August last year in a jealous frenzy. He faced his fate with little disturbance though nerves trembled at the scaffold builders noise. His daughter bade him farewell this afternoon. He expressed regret for the crime and spoke of his son in the insane asylum and his father in the county home. Ministers visited him and will attend the execution. A limited ticket allotment was set. over three thousand ticket requests flooded the sheriff. A clergyman seeking to observe tied to a death book also asked to witness.

Harrisburg Joseph Hollinger Dauphin County Hollinger Sellers

Trouble in Brussels Chamber of Deputies

Disturbance erupts as the chamber votes confidence in the president. Socialists clash on the floor with deputies. Catholic Labour member Mr Guichtemere from Ghent is badly beaten. Guard clears galleries and session is suspended. War Minister Pevan den Peerboom faced abuse for provoking the uproar.

Brussels Chamber of Deputies Guichtemere Ghent M. J. H. Pevanden Peerboom

Powderly at Pittsburg on all organized labor week

Terrence V Powderly former grand master of the Knights of Labor and current United States commissioner of Immigration was the guest of honor on the third night of the all organized labor benefit week in Pittsburg. He was warmly greeted and applauded as he urged union expansion and urged trades unions in Pittsburg to join to secure needed amendments.

Pittsburg Terrence V. Powderly Knights of Labor United States Hmmmigration F Powderly Sigwl

California fruit shipments rush to eastern markets

California Fruit reports shipments by Central Pacific trains reaching fifty carloads daily. Through last Saturday, season totals total about 4,000 pounds per carload and Socanloads shipped. The season may reach 1000 carloads, with peaches plums and table prunes driving profits for California orchardists as prices remain firm.

San Francisco Central Pacific California

Strike at Dorrance Mine Over Safety Lamp Debate

About one hundred miners in the Baltimore vein of the Dorrance mine in Wilkes-Barre struck over a proposed new safety lamp. They argue the lamp gives little light and heats, while the company insists on its use due to gas conditions. The dispute is expected to intensify tomorrow.

Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Lehigh Valley Coams Tita

Sun Printing firm sued for damages over yacht loss

Justice Hyown in the United States district court awarded 0 damages with interest from November 1, 1883, to William Th. Moore in a libel case against Sun Printing and Publishing company for the loss of the yacht Kanapaha. The vessel was stranded off the north coast of Cuba in September last year while employed by The Sun as a dispatch boat.

New York Justice Hyown William Th. Moore Sun Printing and Publishing Company Cuba

Defender Defeats Old Champion in Windward Race

New London today witnessed the Defender eight minutes ahead of the old champion in the windward sprint. The challenger from New York faced a two minute handicap with the Yacht Yaeht being towed from Brenton’s Reef lightship in Newport to New London. Jubilant crews praised the Defender’s sterling qualities in the long race.

New London Conn Windward New York Hrentons Reef Newport

Coroner Exonerates Marry Peppers in Tuten Nel Case

The coroner's jury cleared Marry Peppers of blame in the Tuten Nel dispute after autopsy showed the debtor Neal died from a brain hemorrhage. The verdict finds no foul play connected to his death on Saturday.

Chinage Jung BA Marry Peppers Tuten Nel Baturdey Neal

Yale Harvard Regatta Preview on Thames Course

Yale and Harvard unveil crews for the Thames regatta with detailed lineups. The Yale eight features experienced substitutes and captains, while Harvard’s varsity showcases seasoned Weld crew adaptors led by Captain Wigginson and bowman Higginson. The program outlines morning and late afternoon races including the great eight oared varsity final and two mile legs for freshmen and sophomores at Gales Ferry, Conn.

Gales Ferry Conn Yale Harvard New Haver Conn Neidecken Brown Hoth Willams Stroke Greenleaf Cambridge Mass Higekinson Harding Cichte Higginson Sheafe Bancroft Wood Evans Marvard Lawrence Tilton Francis Leo Wigginson Af Howton Groton Hile Friehiman Lin Ase Q Weigit Beatile Wash

Roosevelt at Milwaukee and Chicago tour report

Governor Roosevelt of New York spoke to Milwaukee’s chamber of commerce urging citizen support for the president and flag in foreign questions. He emphasized unity with America, England and Germany and the goal of peace as three great nations cooperate. He then traveled to Chicago, arriving by rail and bidding farewell amid crowds.

Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt New York Atlantic Pacific America England Germany Chicago Gcoavernor Roo Evolt Milwakes Lake Shore

Democratic slate named at Kentucky state convention

Kentucky Democrats at Louisville adjourn after nominating a full ticket for statewide offices. Governor William Goebel of Kenton County is named along with Lt Governor C W Berkham of Nelson, Secretary Brook Mill of Clay, Attorney General BR G Hrockirides of Hosle, Auditor Gue Coulter of Graves, Treasurer 8. W Hawger of Koya, Agriculture J BD Nall of Lewisville, and Public Instruction Willan Chewbel of Livingston.

Louisville Nlthy William Goebel Kenton County W. Berkham Nelson County Brook Mill Clay County BR. G. Hrockirides Hosle County Gue Coulter Graves County Creanunr W. Hawger Koya County J. BD. Nall Lewisville Bl. V. McCheaney Livingston Willan Chewbel

Drowned in the Pasig details reach the Orient

Details of five soldiers drowned in the Pasig River on June 5 were sent from the Orient aboard the Empress of China. Four bodies were recovered at Foljowa and buried in the new National Cemetery. named are Corporal B. E. Hermann Jasper le Whims Nelson Andersen Joseph Nuneville.

Shamrock Aground Off Southampton in American Cup Chase

During a calm evening in Southampton a misaligned tack left the challenger Shamrock aground with 15 degrees to port while contesting the American cup.

Shamrock Wee

Deaths Of A Day At London Residence

June 21 to 26 reports detail the deaths of Lovie and Admiral Sir Wyndham Horatio. Lovie, superintendent of Maxkachu dette Women's Reformatory prison, died at the London residence of the bishop of Rochefor Wheat Hew dwar Stuart Talbot at London. Admiral Horatio, a retired vice admiral, died of apoplexy in the afternoon while presiding at a Hotchkiss Ordnance company meeting.

Lovie Mire Eilen Johnson Maxkachudette Women's Reformatory London Rochefor Stuart Talbot Sir Wyndham Horatio Hotchkiss Ordnance Company

Oriental Budget Claims Drought Blamed on Railways and War Fear

From Vancouver June 25 Oriental advices via the Empress of China report drought blamed on electric railways amid growing tensions in China rice exports halted by viceroy orders. News notes also describe pirate robbery of a British steamship on the West river, a planned Burma frontier demarcation progress, and a plague surge in Hong Kong Singapore and Saigon with 154 deaths after 140 cages.

Hong Kong Singapore Russia Siberian Vancouver B. C Empress of China Wuhu Nanking Pekin China Yang-Tae Corea Seoul Bhamo Sailween Scott Lut George Kian Chau Thussia Vindiivostock Kinchta Mouken New Chwang Port Arthur Vindivostock Taung-Il-Yamen Woon West River Saigon

Transvaal reports success for Fischer peace mission

Pretoria June 28. Conferences between President Kruger and Fischer of the Orange Free State have concluded. The general impression is that Fischer's mission to resolve disputes with Great Britain has been successful. He then met with Conyngham Greene, the British diplomatic agent in Pretoria.

Pretoria Kruger Fischer Orange Free State Free State Transvaal Great Britain Fishiers Conyngham Greene

Dreyfus Court Martial Panel Listed at Rennes

Rennes June 28 The official panel for the Dreyfus court martial to retry the prisoner includes President Colonel Jonaust Major Frongniart Major De Breon Mayer Profilet Major Merle Captain Par falt Captain Beauvais all from the artillery branch and all graduates of the Polytechnique school.

Rennes Dreyfus Courtmartial Jonaust Frongniart de Breon Mayer Profilet Merle Parfalt Beauvais Polytechnole School

Political duel follows altercation in Paris chamber

A duel occurred in Paris this morning between M Berteaux Socialist and M Millevoye Republican Nationalist following a clash in the chamber yesterday. Millevoye wounded Berteaux on the left cheek before the two deputies shook hands.

Paris M. Berteaux M. Millevore Chamber of Deputies M. Millevoye M. Berteasux

Transatlantic Movements From New York Ports

On June 2 arrivals include Ken sington in Antwerp and Burvia in New York. Ships sailing or passing include St Paul to Southampton Majestice to Liverpool West anlnad to Antwerp Queenmown to New York and Amsterdam to Rotterdam and to New York. Southampton to Bremen and Crook Haven to Liverpool are noted as passages or passes with New York as origin or destination.

New York Kensington Antwerp St. Paul Southampton Majestice Liverpool Westanlnad Burvia Amsterdam Rotterdam Adam John Bremen Savilly Crook Haven Germanic

Ryan Accepts McCoy Duel Despite Denver Offer

Syracuse June 2 Tommy Ryan says he will fight Kid McCoy but refuses any Denver offer if a larger purse comes from another club. He also mentions willing to post a forfeit with Louw House man of Chicago if McCoy covers it. Molloy’s stance is doubtful and unclear in the report.

Syracuse Tommy Ryan Kid McCoy Denver Colorado Athletic Club Ryan Louw Houseman Chicago Molloy Rown

Appointment of Henry K. Biratton Philadelphia Magistrate

Norrisbury June M Clovernor Bione announces the appointment of Henry K Biratton of Philadelphia as magistrate to replace the late Hamp ton Thomas. The change confirms the continuity of local judicial leadership and names a new official to the post.

Norrisbury M—Clovernor Bione Toilay Henry K. Biratton Philadelphia Hampton Thomas

Weather and War News Mix From Early Morning Page

Weather indicates rain and cooler conditions with news on General Otis reinforcements in the Philippines. Yale and Harvard crews won races while other items cover music recitals weddings, police stopping street railway work, and local court proceedings in Scranton.

Otis Philippines Yale Harvard Oriental News

Commencement Exercises At St Pauls Green Ridge

The seventh annual commencement at St Pauls school Green Ridge drew full seating as eleven graduates received diplomas including two business course graduates Judith Loftus and John P Doherty. Rev P J McManus presented diplomas after remarks praising the students and urging continued study.

St. Paul's School Green Ridge Genevieve F. Manley Helen G. Smith Louise A. Fore Co. Eugenie Smith Agnes J. McTague J. F. Doherty Ll. J. Grewer J. A. O'Hara H. P. Gratten Judla Loftus John FP. Doherty Tallman Hilligan P. J. McManus

Swingle Divorce Case Opens With Testimony

Commissioner W hears the divorce case of Grace I. Swingle against A. T. Swingleira. Grace Swingle testified they married Sept. 23, 1841 in Binghamton New York and lived with her parents in Carbondale then Mariondale and Dunmore. She says Swingle left Feb. 16, 1898 after a farewell and has not seen him since. Doctors Bernstein and Brown testified for Mrs. Swingle.

Coton Grace I. Swingle A. T. Swinelera Swingle TL. Wedeman Binghamton N. Y Austin Griffin

Thirty Foot Line Fence Dispute Reaches City Hall

Photographer Frank Jewell complained to Mayor Moir about a thirty foot fence erected by neighbor Dr JT Band on Spruce Street. The issue was referred to the fire chief, building inspector, city solicitor, with action expected today. Jewell says the fence violates building and fire codes.

Frank Jewell Moir JT. Band Penn Avenue Spruce Street Jewell

Scranton Man to Be Deputy U S Marshal Candidate

Hal Bacharach of Wilkes-Barre resigns as deputy U S marshal and will become deputy executive clerk to Governor W A Stone. Several candidates are named from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton as Marshal Leonard pushes for the prize to go to Scranton.

Hal Bacharach Wilkes-Barre United States Marsrial W. A. Stone Scranton Marshal Leonard

Post Office Carriers Pose for Photographer Dillon

Local mail carriers Postmaster Ripple and Deputy Postmaster Powell had their pictures taken at the post office building. Photographer Dillon arranged the session for the group.

Dillon Ripple Deir Ty Powell Post Ofice

Fleita and Quay Tour Florida for Ten Day Hunt and Fish

Deputy Attorney General Freidert W. Fleita traveled yesterday with Senator M and Quay for a ten day stay in Florida. The visit centers on hunting on the southern estate and tarpon fishing, a favored pursuit of Mr. Quay.

Freidert W. Fleita Te M. & Quay Florida Senators Southern Mr. Quay

Bethlehem Steel handles ship Alabama plate to Washington

Bethlehem Steel shipped a nearly two ton plate marked for the ship Alabama to Washington. An additional black mortar weighing about one ton was sent to Bundy Look.

Bethlehem Dune Bethlehem Steel Company Alabama Washington Bundy Iook

New York Stock Exchange Suspends Monday Operations

New York governors of the Stock Exchange announce a suspension of business starting Saturday noon through Wednesday at 4 am. The action allows no holiday for members during the period, affecting trading days and schedules.

New York Governor's of The New York Stock Exchange

40 000 Men for Otis Recruiting Drives Philippines

Seventy recruiting stations will enlist volunteers for three year terms in the regular army to reinforce General Otis in the Philippines. The plan aims to have 40,000 men ready after the rainy season ends, with enlistments extending to volunteer service as needed.

White House Washinton Al«ger Corbin Bird Oda Philippines Alger Ote United States General Otis Hines Otis Hoe War Department Otis Dld Adjutant General Cuba Porto Theo Congress Algeria

Strikers Killed in Germany Amid Ruhr Disturbance

Berlin reports three strikers killed during rioting at Bochum mines as troops move in. Dozens of private houses sheltered injured workers yesterday while authorities scramble to secure the scene and prevent further clashes.

Bochum Berlin Dane Kiley

Race Horse Killed in New York Derby Incident

A horse named Byron Mir Clelland caused a fatal crash during a race in Sherpetoad bor. The rider was thrown at the lower tyre, the horse broke the track, and then hurled into the crowd, fatally injuring the rider almost instantly.

New York Sherpetoad Bor Tihiy Byron Mir- Clelland Tle

Weather Forecast for Washington Two Days Ahead

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania on Thursday and Friday calls for rain and cooler conditions. A late Friday change brings fresh southerly winds turning to northwest as the system departs.

Waerhington

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