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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1899

Page

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Gomez For President Dream Roars In Cuba

A late March dispatch reports United States authorities charging any future aid to Cuban poor against provincial customs receipts as Meade carries 3000000 to aid Cuban troops. Governor General Brooke plans clerical support in Vedado while talk of Gomez running Cuba’s presidency grows amid occupation-era tensions.

Cuba Mende Avana United States Meade Newport News Monilos Brooke Shane Vedado Hunttere Gomes

Rain in San Francisco Heralds Wet Year Hope

A long storm across California over the past forty eight hours brings renewed rainfall. The report says the rain will save the state by filling rivers for miners and business, preventing a second dry season and averting drought losses.

San Francisco California

Kipling Resumes Labors on Yachts in New York

The article notes Kipling steadily improving after a move from the page to a floor bed aboard a yacht. It mentions his work on the ships and craft building aspects, with references to sailors, design, and sailing plans as he continues with writing and related projects in New York.

New York Match Judy Sard Kipling Kipling Howe

Morch Mo Party Names and Regional Figures

Fragmentary OCR mentions a regional political event with Waerhitaten Morch Mo and several named figures including Adliaiant General Waelhington and Private Nobo TL Tenkeley. The text also references volunteers and a shooting incident with unclear details.

Pallewaniges Cota Sledsoh Adliaiant General Waelhington Nobo TL Tenkeley Minved Stones Bt Banta Rowe Vesterhity Gan Shot Mites Deri Mienet Ues

Will of ex-Sule Treasurer Benjamin J Hawwacet

The will names beneficiaries including Mrs Lalvae EL and provides a share to the brother George Sluywood of Vailiion. AL Conmlon is Nene Leweteo of the eitite. The document appears to be a probate notice detailing legacies and guardianshos.

Sule Trevsurer Benjamin J Vailiion AL Conmlon Nene Leweteo Eitite

Philadelphia Mare i The seivedaiyr of the Taw and Otder pooiety

The court hears a writ seeking a license to show case while the liquor license of a local house is under challenge. Prosecution accuses the proprietor of permitting quarrels and improper conduct, with a notable incident involving seven partygoers and a public disorder event.

Philadelphia Hoeness Bingteam Bourse

Bryan at Bloomington Addresses St Patrick's Day Crowd

Ex Vice President Stevenson introduces William J Bryan at the Coliseum in Bloomington. Bryan denounces imperialism and notes telecast from New York about invitations to two Jefferson Day and Democratic events. He says he will decide after writing to August Belmont and will inform the public.

Miowmington William ‘. Bryan Coliseum Order of Hibernians Wis Brean Bieven Stevenson Bryan New York Jefferson Chicago August Belmont

Proclamations Reach Samoa Rebels As Tensions Rise

In Apia Samoa British American and German consuls issue conflicting proclamations denying Mataafa’s kingly recognition and threatening action. The US cruiser Philadelphia and British ship Porpoise monitor the situation as armed confrontations seem likely and a naval meeting contemplates an ultimatum.

Apia Mataafa Samoa Auckland New Zealand Savali Mataata Porpolae Mitanta T Fu Mer United States Philadel Phila Admiral Koots Chantere Am Cuntain Atmim

Conspiracy Case Ties Local Jail Officials in Missouri

Chambersburg March 14 local court held John Brough turnkey Fayetteville pall and Constable George Kile for court on a conspiracy charge. Evidence suggests tramps were sent to jail by Constable Rule and released by the turnkey after payment of a small sum, with prisoners allegedly freed for money.

Chambersburg John Brough Turnkey Fayetteville

Boxing bout halted in second round in Philadelphia

Report from Philadelphia notes Powr Muner stopping Charles Stevenson in the planned six pound match. Bioveno scored a knockdown but the bout ended after Bele was knocked down twice and referee halted action amid a disputed stoppage in the second round.

Philadelphia Muner Charles Stevenson Bioveno Twee Bele Wae Lo Ilone

Mor viene Joseph Stephen honored by Catholic clergy

An American man named Mor viene Joseph Stephen receives a high clerical honor in Rome. The ceremony marks a significant recognition by Catholic officials of his service to the church and community.

Washington Morviene Joseph Stephen Enor Rome

Untitled Report on Governor Pletcher Injury

Fragmentary notice reports Governor Thomas Pletcher in critical condition after a ped lactic event. Warnings indicate he may survive, with ongoing medical care at a hospital and no clear timetable for recovery.

Woehington Thomas Pletcher Nile

Obscure 19th Century Obituaries From A Defective OCR Page

A garbled March 1 obituary roundup lists multiple figures with mixed spellings and places. Mentions Frederick Halkey Harrie dying in Meiott Sielide NE Od, a Colonel of the Thirtenth New Jersey and Sherman’s march context. Also notes J J Synott of Botan Baleoi lea, and others from New York and Pennsylvania with uncertain details.

New York Mrigadier Dhanera Frederick Halkey Harrie Meiott Sielide Barre Ecole Thirtenth New Jeresy Regiment Sherman J.J. Synott Botan Baleoilea Int Routh Oraree Mowewir Frincis Naviers Cols Bellefonte Jlolin Aienene Unionville Kenner Conteevill Cineci Field Dhe Wilbeopaeburebh Ory Deere Tagie Sears Isas Hey Piet Cocatesville Thomas Garhuin Chicos Benjamin PL Huron Intion Hote Lake Geneva Win

Dewey Day on the List in Pennsylvania Legislature

In Harrisburg the Senate debated an amendatory act and a pool hall issue was postponed. The capital building commission report outlined expenses totaling 43,760 with 10,077 unpaid. May 2 was set as a legal holiday for Dewey Day. A bill for Manila Day honors and other measures were introduced and discussed.

Senate House Wilkes-Barre Harrisburg Merchtt Billie Mesers Mice Merrick Washburn McCarrell Hustding Societe Taund Cobb Orks Venute Torviga Builiding and Loan Associations Commonwealth Texico Warrivburg Mietihay Allegheny Dewey Mania Pennsylvania Manila Hosack Doty Bradford Lucgerne Clearfield Bedford Boyle Lurerne Mercy Hospital Wilkes. Barre Bindiss Chiles Cits Andy Mie Row Philadelphia Hoyaek Keegan Dim Altimans United States Iport Capital Building Commission Penne Vihear

State House Sops Over Fiscal Bills and Retains Pending Actions

Lawmakers postponed a motion from Mr. Mears of Dauphin. Pending actions include a proposal to limit loan interest to five percent and to cap state appropriations to district levies from the previous year. Philadelphia figures Colville and Me Chow pushed bills for penitentiary and hospital funding plus a charity sum to Charlie N. Robinson. The session adjourned until tomorrow at 10:30.

Mears Dauphin Colville Philadelphia Astern Garretston Hospital Me Chow Charlie N. Robinson Piret

Five Die in Hot Springs Shooting as Election Drama Unfolds

Five people are reported dead in Hot Springs Arkansas at 6 o'clock in the evening amid a fictional fight over a mayoral election. The victims include Tom Nolek chief of police Tom Cobble captain of police James Ulait detective John Hinkle beer wagon driver Lois Williams wife of Chief Wie Jane. Police closed the scene on Central Avenue as crowds gathered and excitement ran high.

Hot Springs Ark Tom Nolek Tom Cobble James Ulaiut John Hinkle Lois Williams Chlel Wie Jane

Central Pennsylvania conference acts on polygamy question

Harrisburg March 16 The Central Pennsylvania conference with 74 ministers and over 800 worshipers adopted resolutions protesting Congressman H. L. Roberts Utah who supports polygamy. A copy will be sent to Congressman Mahon for sequence in the next congress. The gathering opened with devotions led by Rev Wre Leidy Lewistown.

Harrisburg Central Pennsylvania Wre Leidy Lewlebure Gerneration Ion Acconmunlittes Comstetinge J. B. Mann J. G Pol Church Extension Society E. M. Mills Twentieth Century Fund Sunday School and Tract Society A. M. Baurnita York Rew Dg. L. Hurlbut New York Nho Ted Mie Tor. Kines Pipeburs Bes Bob Weteon Miles Ivy Migs Durkin Singine Rauite Titioresms Bishop Fowler G Lowture Iran

SARGENT BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Frank P. Sargent head of the Locomotive Firemen's Brotherhood testified before the industrial commission on railroad labor relations. He discussed wage scales, blacklisting substitutes, Sunday work, voluntary insurance issues, and Judge Deakin's injunction, linking it to the Northern Pacific strike of 1876.

Northern Pacific Washington Frank P. Sargent Locomotive Firemen's Brotherhood Industrial Commission Arthur Sargent Clark Morrissey Trulnigen Powell Snme United States Jenkins Wisconsin New England Bargent Railroay Companion Deakin

Reconstruction of a Brooklyn Bridge bid in New York report

An OCR fragment notes a bid for renaturation of a bridge project in New York City with names such as Palton Percy and A Manhitten mentioned, tied to a commission and governor’s action. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.

Alminy Mrooklyn Palton Percy New York

Puffle Ko Vo March Consolidates State Counting

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a consolidation effort in March involving the state and Erie Preserving Homiunay. The text mentions a unit or member likely linked to a hospital or capitalized figure F20.00 and references produce packing of fruit and vegetables.

Puffle Erie Will

Roosevelt directs clemency review in wartime letter

The document sent today to the Warden outlines steps for clemency review. It directs officials to detail the exemptions and identify the individuals involved, noting that one of the named parties faces a potential reprieve.

Aluny

Fragmentary Local News Item in Mixed Text

A damaged OCR fragment references multiple names and places in an unclear report. It mentions individuals and locations in a jumbled sequence, with partial words suggesting a local news brief or notices without coherent context. The readable content is insufficient for a precise summary.

Montreal Guest Arrives for Canadian Pacific President

March arrival in Montreal as Hueawll A. Alger visits as guest of Sir Willam Van Morne, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Montreal A. Alger Ile Ia Sir Willam van Morne Canadian Paclto Railway

Senator Kyle Predicts Fall of Philippine Republic

Minneapolis dispatch reports Senator Kyle of South Dakota saying President McKinley has private advice that the Philippine republic is near collapse. He cites near sources close to the president and expects Aguinaldo’s government to fall and Otin to assume control within days.

Minneapolis Minn Kyle South Dae Kot McKinley

Tuberculosis Outbreak Fears Hit Lehigh Valley Cattle

In Bethlehem on March 1 dairy owner Oliver Randolph reports tuberculous cattle at his Aldermy herd causing alarm among Lehigh Valley farmers. Authorities dispatched inspectors and investigations follow as cattle owners urge vigilance and action.

Bethlehem Pay Oliver Randolph Onder Radhey Nile Lehigh

Pronketown Milling Prices Listed in Local Survey

Amid unclear text a local note reports OO Well Supply Co operating Pronketown Milling mill raising prices by small amounts on several goods with a modest advance over the previous level. The brief mentions higher costs affecting local customers and a related pricing adjustment.

Hishure OO Well Supply

Carter Harrison Nominiten Chicago Campaign

A garbled notice from Chicago shows names for city offices including mayor treasurer city attorney and city council member. The readable fragments indicate Carter Harrison as candidate and a slate listing Adam Ortswifen Andrew J. Ryan William Fewfitter and a Hermibent for various posts.

Chicago Dremenrath Eliy Wrtee HH. Chirrison Tix Matye Adam Ortswifen Eliy Teeasurer Andrew J. Ryan Ety

Small-Pox at Littl Rock Arkansas Causes Panic

Fragmentary report notes March events in Littl Rock Ark with panic among residents as physicians diagnose small-pox in a suspected case related to Lankford. After hours of debate the home voted to act, with unclear details about responders or dates.

Edith Rock Ark Eels Lankford

General News Roundup and Local Scranton Notes

The morning page reports Dewey Day holiday plans and overseas political notes. It lists editorial items and local items on North Main Avenue paving reconsiderations and Scranton area news, including township validity and suburban updates.

Queen Will Ratify Treaty In Madrid Or London

Washington reports Madrid will not submit the peace treaty to the cortes again but ratify through the queen regent. The six month limit for exchange of ratifications remains, with Secretary Hay to represent the United States in Washington. The queen signed decrees dissolving the cortes and authorizing arrears of pay to repatriated troops.

Washington Madrid Paris Hay United States Cortes

Old Hutch Death Shocks Chicago Investor World

Benjamin P. Hutchinson known as Old Hutch, former board of trade operator and packer, died of heart failure at Lakeside sanitarium Lake Geneva Wisconsin at age 70. His career peaked in 1888 with a September wheat corner, followed by a long decline. his wealth was variously estimated from two to eighty million dollars. The body to be brought to Chicago for interment.

Chicago Benjamin P. Hutchinson Old Hutch Board of Trade Packer Lakeside Sanitarium Lake Geneva Wis Hutchinson New York City Hleano

Sunburst at Thomasville President Enjoys Golf Drive

President McKinley awoke to sunburst weather in Thomasville Georgia on March 14. He and his party drove to the Country Club two miles outside town for golf and shooting grounds, passing pine beech magnolia and oak woods. The day included a pleasant ride and the president appeared to be improving.

Thomaerville McKinley Orelock Country Club Olu House Mielini

Allentown Woman Shot in Revolver Dispute

In Allentown, a woman was killed during a confrontation over a revolver yesterday. Her prior statement exonerates a man, and investigators say the couple had a turbulent history with a three year gap noted.

Allentown Mareh Hynemunaville Grim Link Mario

Local figure slain in Cincinnati gambling house shooting

In Cincinnati a well known character was fatally shot by James DeRygh outside a gambling establishment. The incident occurred in daylight as Patterson and his wife stood at their door. Patterson was also wounded in the wrist.

Cincinnatii O Mateh Janne Puntorain Chariecter Giroml- Hontheloen Politie James DeRygh Patterson Debwen Tred Fiveteen Hind, Mire Patherson

Senator Depew Plans New Home With Upgrade Intentions

Washington report states Senator Depew aims to rent a new house for his forthcoming term. He intends to host a wood deal and will be accompanied by his nieces and a companion as he tours options and consults experts.

Warhington Metehi Depew Warhinton Mauhiing New Yences Jinn

Billy Edwards Knocked Out at Broadway Athletic Club

New York report says Joe Walid scored a knockout over Hy Edwards at the Broadway Athletic Club. The bout occurred on March 1 with Walid prevailing in the titveenih par.

Billy Edwards New York Broadway Athletic Joe Walid Hy Edwards

Sherman Condition Report From Denton Noted

A terse bulletin from Washington dated March 14 reports that General Miles commends progress on ex-Secretary of State Shorman in Denton. The message notes improving condition after recent events but offers no detailed prognosis.

Wrehington Miles Martinique Shorman Denton

Capture of Cainta in Philippines Ends Rebel Resistance

Manila reports the Twentieth Regular Infantry captured the village of Cainta northwest of Pasig after a four hour battle. American loss 17 wounded and two killed. rebels estimated heavy casualties with many entrenched in the streets and rice elds. Additional clashes near Montane and Laguna Road involved Montana and Kansas volunteers as they repelled rebel fire.

Montana Kansas Manila Cainta Pasig Cuinta Fonthies Murs Umimunithon Johnson McAvoy Cheek Households Cumming M Kelly Kinney Tinkler Varley Gilley Catey Mahan Griffithe Laferth McFarhind Artie Cluckmann Renches Caloucen Montaneros Kansas Peerlare Wheedilen Pommedes Beecher el Eerie Twentieth Regular Infantry Laguna

Mystery Deepens In Weet End Widow Assault Case

The Weet End widow Mrs McVean was injured by unknown shots on Tuesday night. A local woman, Mrs Mesraw, is suspected as the assailant. The case now rests with her attorney ex-Judge J B Earvey.

Juder J. BH. Earvey

Turbulent Spanish Soldiers Create Unrest at Home

Fragmentary report describes upheaval as Spanish troops clash with local authorities. Text references mutinous chatter against the government and public disorder across towns.

The Eighth Timois Returns To Newport Navy Yard

The Blehth Withedeneath arrived from Sonday westerday and left for its afe ternoon for Ushyven. The treelient travels bn Pires Cris myo af fontieist pod Tuffoon cor, with a plan to reach Chicago early Saturday morning.

Newport Navy Sonday Westerday Ushyven Chicago

Madrid pays troops after arrears settlement

The Apatioh government concluded a عقد with the banking house of the culio and handed over funds yesterday to cover arrears due the Spanish troops.

Madrid Marené

Bribery Meeting Postponed in Harrishire

A local bribery committee meeting in Harrishire, scheduled for March, has been postponed from the coming Monday evening. Further details on rescheduling were not provided.

Harrishire

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and nearby regions

Weather forecast fragment with easterly winds and unsettled conditions across Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Contains unreadable OCR text and lacks clear dates or specific details.

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