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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1899

Page

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Gomez Holds the People in Cuba amid Police Repression

Civil Governor Mori and the Parment chiefs faced sharp censure as authorities sought to curb popular demonstrations in support of General Maximo Gomes. Telegrams from across the island show wide loyalties while police officers and local officials consider resignations amid growing unrest.

Gomez Convinci Marob Mi Mori Qelles de Parment Yesterdar Maximo Gomes Brooke Onon Polies Fotos Calon Resien Joey Gener Genes Wilbury Hae

One Power Recognized on the Island

Dispatches report that only the United States is acknowledged as the power on the island. Cuban authorities seek permission from U.S. authorities while the assembly debates aid and funding to disarm Cuban troops, with tensions over President McKinley and reports of a committee traveling to Washington to present resolutions.

Havana Cromer United States Dietutur Qiliters Will New Verlag Gereta Brecke Podag Uys Justifielng Foner Cuba Cabal United Buates McKinley Gentye Menne Washington

President McKinley Visits Thomasville Georgia in 1900

President McKinley arrives by special train in Thomasville at Wall Street station. Local officials greet him and Mrs. McKinley with decorum. A committee of schoolchildren presents violets and offers a Welcome banner as residents decorate buildings for the president’s visit.

Thomasville Wall Post Wall Hanne J. Wyn Jones Hopkins Munnet Dinnon Street Mate McKinley Platens McKkintey

Democratic Club Invitation Sparks Party Tension

New York on March 14 header notes Perry Belmont received a response to an invitation sent to William J Bevan to preside at a Trnquet in honor of Thomas Jefferson. Belmont telegraphed Mr Bryan that invitations extend to you but half of the Democratic party has not been consulted.

New York Perry Belmont Democratica Club William J. Bevan Thomas Jefflerton Linen Tew Peres Perment Democratic Club Develo Thomsdetfercan Sienodh Porry Pobmont

End of Magowan Affair Sparks Divorce Proceedings

March session in Chevelnd centered on the Barnes Magowan case with John A. Barnes granted a divorce from Mee Frank Magowan by Judge Lome. Barnes claims the Oklahoma divorce void due to timing and concedes contest. Edith Barnes custody awarded to Barnes with Mrs Barnes retaining possession earlier.

Barnes Migeowan Twe Diya

Remains of Heroes From Santiago Reach Brooklyn

The United States transport MeCellan arrived in Brooklyn carrying two soldiers on furlough and sixteen bodies from Santiago. Among the fallen are Lieutenants BK Shipp and W H Smith of the Tenth U S Cavalry, and W P Huott of the Twelfth Infantry. Bodies will be sent to Calumet, Michigan, for burial.

New York United States MeCellan San Juan Peres and Sontag Brooklyn Fort Santiago BK. Shipp Tenth United States Cavalry W. H. Smith Lincoln Tonieht W. P. Huott Twelfth Infantry Calutet Mich

Fragmentary British Economic Proposal Narrative

Fragmented OCR describes a state secretary, possible policy push, and a plan to offer money against holdings. Mentions Drtleh land act and ownership aims. Includes a suggestion of ten pound advances tied to value, with emphasis on improving thrift and overall policy framing.

London Maren Jenne Jo Jrtrtniehe

Local Republican Chairman Denounces Primaries Plot

The Wort Chester site Republican committee chairman tonight said he is not a candidate for state leadership and warns of a plot to manipulate the Republican primaries in Butte County. He directs Blair County chair to ignore the tainted motion and uphold proper processes.

Marriabure Lo Lyre Wort Chester Bute County Blair County Republican Committee

Death Roll Of A Day Reports Multiple Obituaries

A garbled death roll lists several individuals including Mareh H Chiraga Henry Durand and Kanilo Erokmann among others. It mentions their ages, places of residence, and brief notes on death during March with references to places like Haarrleburg and Laing vill and departments such as Maghhe ot Moxcilw.

Chiraga Mareh H Henry Durand Nowra Dunlap Thee Brodcholine Meviin Hoyman Steinsthal Hardaburs Mone Ehief Maneyvivanhi Haarrleburg Poria M—Adippatch Laingvill Kanilo Erokmann Erokmann-hatmin

Governor appoints John H Weise as Dauphin County judge

The session reports the nomination of John A Weise of Harrisburg for the common pleas judgeship in Dauphin County after John McPherson resigned. The Senate confirmed the nomination. Bills introduced include stricter penalties for misusing pension funds and raising school term to seven months. A measure repealing the oleomargarine law survived a narrow defeat.

John H. Weise Dauphin County Hagristurg Mareh Senate First Clase Elair Mn Clheon Ponelonera Docia Ree Laverne Hitechen Ovenstan John A. Weiss Harrisbore Jude Cominon Plea Court John McPherson Wade Metturrelt Weles Sonite Osborn Recorder of Deese Philadelphia Lownehipe Washburn

Senate Postpones Action on Luzerne Boxing Ban Repeal

Harrisburg March 11 the senate judiciary committee postponed indefinitely action on a bill repealing the 1806 act banning prize fights in Luzerne county. Protest from Scranton leaders and many citizens influenced Senator Vaughan who withdrew the bill after reviewing widespread opposition.

Scranton ‘Tribune Harrisburg Senate Judiciars Luzerne County Lackawanna County G. W. Welsh Scranton Christian Endeavor Union Charles FE. Daniels Vaughan Scranton George T. Stewart Rew J. S&s Vavighan Senate Reequest

Madrid Te Deum Memory Service Amid War Atrocities

Reports from Madrid describe a Te Deum held to honor victims of a woolen wars conflict. Investigations indicate Carlats allegedly paid five pétillons to each soldier attending the service to gain support for their cause.

Madrid Carllats

Undefined fragmentary entry on church matters in Stockholmy

Fragmentary OCR text references Rockfent TL Manoh M Ai, a Lutheran body in America, a synod, and a special request by a king to the state church at Stockholmy. Details are incomplete and names appear garbled.

Omaha Americg Stockholmy

Local Man Ends Life in Township After Argument

A 19 year old resident of Mir Zahniser in Thoneen, Pi shot himself with a .35 calibre revolver in the Hert Hib afternoon after a quarrel. Witnesses report he left notes and a study of unbalanced mind. Police are investigating.

Gi City Marehth Charlee Zahniver Mir Zahniser Thoneen Mole Jbbe Saad

American Policy in the East Diplomatic Praise for U S Neutrality

Washington diplomats abroad hail the U S reply on China as a bold neutral stance. They say the decision to refrain from backing Italy’s San Mun bay move preserves China’s integrity and signals U S influence in regional ports and Philippine trade.

Washington Waehinrgton China United States Lini San Mun Bay Europe Tas Uhe United Biaten Ttaly Chu Italy San Mun Philippines Manila Aly Hing Esuranes

General-Americans Sweep Manila in Major Victory

Rain and easterly winds greet the morning as reports come in from Manila detailing a decisive sweep by American forces. The legislature’s work is advancing, with coverage on American policy in China and the impact on various industries. Local notes include the Thirteenth Regiment not to be accounted for and the soldiers’ demonstration to be attended by Governor Brene and staff.

Manila China Brene Thoakstend Monors

Commonwealth Sold Changes in Pennsylvania Paper

Marristure March 14 Edwin K Fiatt of Philadelphia becomes register and publisher of the Commonwealth. A signed editorial tomorrow will announce a fresh management and a aim to be a welcome visitor in Central Pennsylvania homes while upholding Republican principles and clean politics.

Marristure The Commonwealth Todas Edwin K. Fiatt Philadelphia, Register Hart Commonwealth Today Pennsylvania Commonwealth

People's Party State Convention Scheduled in Philadelphia

By order of T. PB Ryader the state committee chair, the People's Party of Pennerwania will hold its state convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 184 to appoint candidates for state treasurer and Supreme and Superior court judges and to conduct other proper business.

Eriv Pao T. PB. Ryader People's Party of Pennerwania Philadelphia Bupreme Court Superior Court

Local Man Confesses In Murder Case At Courthouse

In Allonto Georgia on March 11, Robert Lewis testified at noon about the killing of Masnes by Chiro Harned. The account alleges Lewis helped build the gallows and that Masnes was shot in December during a dispute.

Allonto Robert Lewis Chiro Harned Lewis Charles Haynes Duteharnet Lewis Masnes

Ship movement clears and sails listed in brief notice

New York on March 1 clears routes to Antwerp Edam Thatterdam St Pat Souwthampton and more. Vessels Kaleer Wd elm der Gress Bremen Southampton Tele of Wielt Tassel Pring land New York bound for Antwerp Dover Poseed Pretoria Hamburg for New York.

New York Wenterpland Antwerp Edam Thatterdam St. Pat Souwthampton

Army lowers enlistment age to seventeen

The War Department has reduced the enlistment age, setting the minimum at seventeen years. The change aims to expand the pool of volunteers and fill recruitment needs amid ongoing military service.

Pensions Issued In Pennsylvania Officials Names Variably Misspelled

A clipped notice lists pension actions in Pennsylvania with names like Henjamin Donley Susquehanna and Lafayette Shay Linoahoape. The fragmentary text references amounts rising from S14 to S17 and cites Robert Tavoba Thompaun Susquehinna among others.

Washington March Pennayivania Henjamin Donley Susquehanna Lafayette W. Shay Linoahoape Foto Robert Q. Tavoba Thompaun Susquehinna

Chicago Court Proceedings on Revenue Case Referenced

A Chicago appeals court reviewed the lower court ruling in a revenue dispute. The decision involved judges Taney and others in a matter concerning the ship and related financial obligations.

Chicago Marcel Rodug Jude Taney Tiet

Coalition health report amid London renewal concerns

A fragmented London news item notes a health coalition facing questions about public welfare and renewal efforts. The report hints at tensions between school, city, and health authorities during March, suggesting scrutiny of policy and funding impacts.

Rome Fiers de Ne Foundation London

Spanish Seaman Found Dead in Chair Near Santiago

Navy telegram reports a Spanish sailor found dead in a chair about four miles west of Santiago. The Gloucester cruiser carried the landing party from the ill fated cruiser Pluton. Officials believe Villamil’s body lies at the sea bottom.

Santiago Portland Oregon Tor'e Napere Villamll Awl Proctor Enincer Hove Ener Gloucester Mariarwae Pluten Admiral Villamil Santiagy Sailora Sach Lily Villamil

Camp Wikoff Abandoned as Army Post at Montauk Point

New York March H. at the quartermaster's department says Camp Wikoff at Montauk Point is forever abandoned. Demolition began this morning and the ground will be cleared to the bare ground before occupation. Montauk Point was under consideration for a mustering out camp, but that plan is dropped. All volunteer regiments coming north for muster out will go directly to their home stations.

New York Quiartermaster’s Wikoff Aontauk Point Kimball Thellove Montauk Point West Indies

Boarding House Strike Strands Miners at Colorado Meth Mines

At Hidden Treasure and Ute and Bulag mines in Likeliv Colorado armed Italian strikers blocked other workers from entering. The sheriff may ask the governor to deploy troops to keep order as the stoppage centers on a meal rule forcing miners without families to eat at the mine boarding house.

Likeliv Colo

Democratic Press association endorses legislative course in Harrisburg

Harrisburg March 14. An executive committee meeting of the State Democratic Press association endorsed the general course of the Democrats in the legislature. The political situation in the state was discussed. A large number of new members joined, and another meeting was planned before the end of the legislative session to address questions arising during the interim.

Harrisbure Miv

Park and club sold at auction in Foreclosure case

The Bpertaman's park and club including the St. Twinte National Wague team franchise were sold at public auction by Sheriff Pohlmann for 10. O A Cimver a lumber dealer and director bought the property and holds a claim of 40 for Lumirr.

Philadelphia lawyers head to Harrisburg to push court plan

A large number of lawyers from the Lawyers' Club and the Law Association of Philadelphia traveled to Harrisburg after a long journey to advocate the message of not creating a court of common pleas.

Philadelphia Clu Law Association of Philadelphia Harrisburg Court of Common

Thieves Drill Into Royerfort Office Wreck Site

In Norristown on March 1 unknown thieves broke into the Royerfort water works office. They drilled and bored through the floor causing significant damage and stealing money. The incident disrupted operations at the site.

Norristown Inw Royerfort

McGovern Stops Maley in Eighteenth Round Ring Bout

Terres McGovern of Brooklyn knocks out Patey Maley of Hut at Lenox Athiovte club in a tense eighteenth round finish. The bout was halted as Maley was unable to continue.

New York Lenox Athiovte Club Tennant Hws Arena Serouid Terres McGovern Brooklyn Patey Maley Huta Mee Fog

Unclear Medical Quarantine Case Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a quarantine station today with an individual named Favenimnoh and a person identified as Kilpelitick from Jtuvene. Text references fears and an alleged infection situation though details are garbled and uncertain.

Favenimnoh Kilpelitick Maine Ibwan Tee Supele Q

Now You March M At Sparta Show

In a unclear passage the piece mentions Sparta and Pitt etburg with references to pools and a relay style event. The garbled text lists names and places without clear outcomes or roles.

Sparta Daly Elup Pitteturg Mme, Labs

Hartheburg Names Harrisburg Judge for Dauphin County

The gorminathin of Joan H. Welps of Harrisburg is announced to be judge of Dauphin County. Abel ier aon is revered.

Hartheburg Moreh Toveret Slune Pont Joan H. Welps Harrisburg Dauphin County Abel Ier

Fighting at Pasig Continues Amid River Assaults

Brigadier General Wheaton’s column presses beyond Pasig toward Jaguna de Bay driving rebels from Pateros and Taguig. American forces, including Washington volunteers and cavalry, clear river banks while shells silence rebel canoes. two wounded die and Pasig town is burned.

Pwenthukn Washington Voung Ceste Laga de Bay Cylopean Mint Crayalties Wheraton Pasig Jaguna de Bay Pateros Ami Tagule Stewart Myneon Manila Wheaton Pateros Tagile New Wied Reot Wools Second Oreron Infantry Washington Volunteers Pateres

Pittsburg Charter Hearing Ends With Negative Recommendation

In Harrisburg on March 4 the Pittsburg charter bill faced the municipal corporations committee. Senator L. Mago and Andrew Fulton among others argued for and against the measure. An executive session produced a 14 to 4 vote to report the bill with a negative recommendation.

Harrisburg Pittsburg House of Representatives L. Mago Xhievor Andrew Fulton Commuitee

Trial of Army officer ends in acquittal amid court drama

Urlain Wohier, an Army officer, faced trial yesterday on all counts of adultery. The acquittal followed a dramatic courtroom scene with spectators chanting Vive la Liberté and Vive la Republique.

Ports March Urlain Wohier

Unclear OCR fragment about oil works operation and turnout

Fragmentary note references Pittulurg March and Behn Pressed Ateol works, planned operation with car output and an oil man, mention of Boclullet Jeulkire Welle and over 2004 minutes, but details are unreadable.

Pittulurg March Ateol Todas Ami Twig Foie Wee Walt

Washington May 11 Weather Outlook

The forecast notes a return of rain in the area with increasing easterly winds. No significant changes to major events are expected beyond the wet conditions. Residents should plan for possible showers and cooler temperatures.

Washington

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