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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1899

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Fatal riots in Havana threaten police, endure unrest

Havana reports violent clashes between police and local militants. Officers killed and twenty five wounded as crowds attacked Cerro station house. Police repelled attackers. public sentiment supports police as authorities reassert control and sobriety returns. Six assailants killed or wounded. later fires and arrests noted amid continuing upheaval.

Cerro Hilavana Havane Certe Wan se¢tenIay Cavaelon Monoeal Havana Pallee Society of Pilar Conroe Aeordane Gallanestrest Colma Accom San Refael Street Mike Het

Windsor fire service badge to Miss Mireefelon M Gould

Fire Commissioner Scanell informs Miss Mireefelon M Gould that she will receive no gold base badge entitling entry to fire services during Windsor incidents in Greater New York. Another badge will be crafted for Frank J Gould, provided to his sister at the fire.

New York Scanell Mireefelon M. Giould Windsor Frank J. Ciuld

Damaged Town Facilities in Mendville Fire Destroy Armory

A fire in Mendville Pennsylvania destroyed the National Guard armory and several local businesses including a carpet store and a dry goods shop. The blaze caused extensive property damage and an estimated loss of 61000 was reported. Local responders fought the flames but could not save the structures.

Mendville Maret Chic Dixon and McParkind Bheck Sdindeman & Hence di Ater Shyrock Carpet Hoteles Curite Tawrin Tibune Publishing Omy National Guard Armory

National Salt Cam Pping Incorporation Filed

The article notes incorporation documents for a national salt company with the secretary of state filing. It states the company is authorized to produce and be made, though the text is garbled and specifics are unclear.

Trenton J. Mareba—Articies

Methodist Bishops Meet in Syracuse in April

The United States Methodist bishops will convene in Syracuse on April 7 for a full conference agenda including church matters and governance. The meeting aims to set priorities for the national denomination and address program initiatives.

Methodist Syracuse N.Y Methodist Pypiinihualonyrol United States Thin City Menta

Quay Captures Blair at Hollidaysburg Republican Convention

At the Hollidaysburg court house the Blue County GOP named delegates to the state convention and elected county and slate tickets. Edgar S. Stayer presided. Milton Alexander and John Stewart led state offices. Quay allies won many key votes amid a slate including M. Uf. Mackey and J. A. Smith.

Hollidaysburg Blue County Court House Edgar S. Stayer Altoona Edward Butler L. F. Crawford Tyrone Tremourer Milton Alexander Laancaster Supreme Court John Stewart Chambersburg W. H. Kounts Somerset Quay It. M. Almes B. M. Bunker anti-Quay 2. BR. Fay George UC Irvin M. M. Morrow Anti- Quay le. PL Walton Tio M. Uf Mackey John A. Smith Legin Township James M. Alister Allegheny Township Cqunty John Clingerman H.C. Lorens Roaring Springs T. C. McCartney W. M. Fraser Friends of Senator Quay

Paris Sailed With American Tourists Amid Medical Crisis

Kingston Jamaica March 20 The American steamer Paris carrying American excursionists sailed at 6 pm. John Sherman is worse and not expected to survive the night. The Chicago cruiser is not yet arrived but is expected to meet the Paris at Santiago de Cuba. The Paris may first touch Guantanamo. Sherman’s condition worsened by heat, doctors fear no swift improvement and all hope may be abandoned.

Kingston Jamaica Paris Ton John Sherman United States Chicco St Ie Santiago de Cla Guantanamo Chicago

McKinsey Guests On Jekyl Island Visit President Reed Hosts

Prenlont MecKinsey and Mre MeKinsey with Hobart and Senator Hunn visit Jekyl Island, home to the Eastern millionaires. Ex-Interior Cornelius N. Biles and Speaker Thomas Reed accompany the presidential party greeted by crowds as they travel by train to the Colfax revenue cutter. The party plans to stay through Wednesday.

Islanswick Prenlont MecKinsey Jekyl Bela Simon's Sound Tre Cael Branswick Bimin Mre MeKinsey Mire Hobart Hunn Cornelius N. Biles Thomas HB. Rewl Thomas HB. Rewl All Perdine Nny Wis Attoks Uhoweanda Colfax Reed

Soldiers Returning From Cuba To Be Disinfected

Arrangements by the surgeon general of the marine hospital have been made for disinfection of troops arriving from Cuba who cannot receive attention here. Most will land at Savannah for disinfection, others at Brunswick, Halifax, Charleston. The war department aims to move troops home before new U.S. regulations take effect next month, with Havana reports offering hope of safe return without infection.

Washington Peteral Marine Hospital Cuba Vic Savannah Braunewick Hblickbeard Charleston War Department Havin

Executions Ordered for Three Murderers in Harrisburg

Governor Stones will vet the duty today for the execution of two murderers. James A. Cham mer is to die for the murder of Mrs. Kater at Norristown. Jesus Preaton Jr. of Chester county also faces the gallows. A colored man, Preston, convicted of murdering his wife near Doe Run, Chester county, last year, is to be hanged as well.

Harrisburs Stones James A. Chammer Kater Norristown Jesus Preaton, Jr Chester County Hoth Miggs Preston Doe Run

Evening Senate Session in Harrisburg

The Senate met in Harrisburg this evening with several members present. A resolution proposed that after April 2 all posts on the postal calendar be dropped and no bills read after that date. After passing a few routine second readings, the chamber adjourned until 10 o clock tomorrow morning.

Harrisbura Chusen Senate

American Steel and Wire announces price changes

Pittsburg reports steel and wire firms adjust quoted prices. billets rise to $20 per ton and 1 cent per keg for nails remains low, while other alloys show higher selling rates. market notes reflect December to March shifts in steel product values.

Pittsburg Leuleo

Deaths of a Day Across Regions Mentioned

March 2 records multiple deaths including Robert Fiwnne once of Balem bonbeum and Warren Green longtime Yokohama consul, with others listed from Louisville and Ashmont. The notices note service roles, affiliations and ages in terse obituaries.

Martha Place Executed in New York Electric Chair

Mrs. Martha Place died at Sing Sing after two electric shocks. Officials reported instantaneous death, with the first shock delivered at 11:15 a.m. and the second later. Governor Roosevelt refused to interfere, and Place had planned to kill her stepdaughter and husband in a jealous crime.

Roosevelt New York Martha Place Sing Bing State Davina Den Irvin King Sing Warden Sage Mr. Price Mrs. Place Jean Plysiihain Dr. Cole Fens Bath Irvine Deiwih Sing Bing Station Ast Millstone Cole Martha Phice Ida Place Hancock Street Misokiya William W. Mace Mary Place Gerretsen Ton Imin Ida Mace Piace Miss Prace Roosevelt Anneroed Wir Refusa Woowich

Commission to study capital combinations for business

Parliament in Harrisburg reports a bill to empower the governor to appoint a solicitor to recover delinquent taxes and oversee state cases. A concurrent resolution asks a three senator and seven appointees commission to examine laws on corporations trusts and business combinations and report to the governor with a $5000 expense cap. The measure passed unanimously amid debate on Pittsburgh Allegheny interests.

Commonwealth Harrisburg Hosack Ways and Means Committe Departments of State Hall Hosack Nigo Mr. McNeee Armetrong Alr. Harris Cearfield Woodruff Philadelphia Tvo Pennsylvania State Board of Taxes Pennsylvania Labor Legislative League Pennsylvania Bar Association Patrons of Hashaniry Creasy Columbian Pittsburg Municipal Corporations Committees

Beef Poisoning Allegations Reach Court in Invaluable Trial

A court hearing in Ingaley Inver discusses beef contamination blamed for illness among soldiers. Four witnesses linked to regiments from the late war testified that the canned beef supplied as army rations caused stomach distress and sickness. The witnesses noted possible delays in shipments and the potential impact on troop readiness before their departure to New York on Wednesday.

Ingaley Molo Lew Milew

Wick Taylor's Quay Story Shaped by Pennsylvanian Debate

From Youngstown March 6 Ian Wick Taylor returns from Washington claiming reform momentum after adjournment. The Pennsylvanian legislature may prevent relegation to governor, with Hon MB Quay likely to be appointed. Pittsburgh reports brief boxing note: Kenneally of Minneapolis defeats Dave Ball of Henchester in six rounds after a strong early display.

Wick Taylor Youngstown Ian Wick Taylor Sue Washington Pennsylvania Benator MB Quay

Indiapilix March 12 Dispatches In Verse Style

In this transit of garbled text a note mentions Marh 12 with names Georgy Billion and Sunopolie Van Heest in a reported administration. A second line cites Prank Childe March 2 and a decision over Light at BeAwnees with unnamed locals present.

Indiapilix Mareh Georgy Billion Sunopolie van Heest Dis Opporiunk Detroit

Weather and Local News Highlights Across Scranton Area

Morning weather signals northeasterly winds and unsettled skies. Local items include reports from Pittston City, a Havana incident, and school board planning. Also noted are court rounds in Lakawinns County and preparations for state care and administration.

Scranton Lakawinns County

Pittsburg Citizens Urge New City Charter and Health Board

Residents of Pittsburg send numerous letters urging a new city charter. A resolution to place the bill on the calendar failed by a wide margin. A health bureau for first class cities is read a second time and slated for third reading tomorrow. The calendar was cleared and the house adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow.

Creasy Allegheny Pittsburg Ballitt Philadelphia Dixon Elk Chamber of Commerce Municipal Lenge Skinner Fulton Ford Howe Len McEhaney Alleghens Peron Ale. Heorack Mittsburg Messer Bureau of Health Cliles Reid Senate Board of Health Factilies Alew

Fifty-Third Ballot In State House Joint Session

A short session of the House and Senate convened to elect officers with Frank O. Varig presiding in Speaker Marr's absence. The Governor approved a bill authorizing payment of school directors for attending the triennial convention and for punishing candidates who pay directors expenses.

Moarrivburg Mareh O Itty Thi United States Aongtor Wikon Fodiy djQuny Jonks Dalen Eee Buowhee Peensseaseneses Eth Pier Ss Me Biv Frank O. Varig Clearfold Marr

Red Cross Denies Madrid Dispatch On Spanish Prisoners

The International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva denies any foundation to a Madrid report that General Novella received a dispatch from the committees about dissolving the general assembly to appoint delegates for negotiating the release of Spanish prisoners held by the Filipinos. The committee says it cannot understand any role beyond its provincial authority.

Geneva Marth International Committee of the Red Cross Bariety Mroes Sidony Ite Provines

Wealthy Bradford merchant dies by own hand

Henry Balil heim a rich Bradford merchant shot himself at his home after supper. His son I l Soldheim served with Astora battery in Manila. The revolver found in the son's room was used in the fatal act. The tragedy occurred in the parlor as he sat in a rocking chair before firing.

Bradford Henry Balilheim I'l Soldheim Astora Battery Manila Bonal Homme Nedial

Don Carlos Bobs Up in Clash Over Banker Advances

Rome reports Don Carlos or Donarkes the Spanier pretender has secured advances totaling several millions from English and French bankers. He plans to enter Spain soon, pending exchange of peace treaty ratifications between Spain and the United States. The Opinione notes reaction among Carlists and Spanish Renub- Weons to begin an uprising after the treaty exchange.

Rome Donarkes Spain United States

President McKinley Heads to Jekyll Island Outing

Thomasville Georgia reports that President and Mrs McKinley along with Vice President Hobart Senator Hanna and Secretary Cortelyou left for Jekyll Island. They will return by Wednesday and had been invited to visit the island, with talks about the president possibly visiting elsewhere.

Thomasville McKinley Mia Hobart Hanng Cortelyou Rixey Dekyvt Island Jekyi

Central Pennsylvania Conference closes in Ridge Avenue church

The Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church held its closing session today at Ridge Avenue church in Harrisburg. Hagleton was elected to the next office and the mid year institute will be held in Shippoosburg. A resolution praying for the speedy recovery of Dr. Silay Swallow was adopted as he remains ill.

Central Pennsylvania Flarrisburg Central Peonsylyvania Methodist Church Ridge Avenue Hagleton Shippoosburge Silay Swallow

Judge Weiss Takes Oath of Office in Hovphin County

The ceremony occurred this morning in Thirrinburg as Judge Weiss assumed office. Judge John HL Weles and Judge John B. Mokhorsen presided amid a tainted selection of officials.

Weiss Hurrlevorg Moreh Trudee John HL. Weles Thirrinburg Hovphin Jikee Weber John B. Mokhorsen

Collegiate Certificates Rally Sparks Conference Tension

A convoluted report describes a collegiate certificates conference with heated exchanges and partisan participation. The piece notes a political undertone, a tense atmosphere, and mentions participants connected to a Philadelphia area event and a college examination process.

Steamship Arrivals Include New York Call and Cherbourg Route

A garbled list shows ships Arrive at New York including Shushwerk from an unspecified port and Kabler Wilhelm visiting Cherbourg bound for Freuen. Other names and routes appear distorted but indicate mixed arrivals and departures in transatlantic service.

Marcel Naples Lahn Aiwerp Shushwerk New York Sinathe Kabler Wilhelm der Cherbourg Freuen

Aguinaldo's Desperation and Washington Volunteers Action

Desperate moves by Aguinaldo result in the beheading of General Lagarda after urging surrender. Washington volunteers cross a river in a canoe under fire to attack trenches. Commissary train fatigue hinders the advance as ambulances render aid and report heavy casualties among multiple units.

Lagarda Aguinaldo Washington Volunteers Manila Siena Lagerda Malolos Arguinaldo Conceva Lagauds

International financial exchange ratifications delayed

The article notes a $20 million fund ready for transmission through M Cambon Withington Moreh Y The plan awaits exchange of ratifications with Spain. No payments have been made yet to the manny, while the United States financial agent coordinates.

Tae Manny United Theo Cengrat

Spanish Prisoners Negotiation Question Referred to President

In Washington the issue of allowing Spain to negotiate with Aguinaldo for the release of Spanish prisoners held under the federation is presented. The president will decide whether to proceed, amid hesitancy to confront General [name unclear] and strong opposition toaction from critics.

Washington Moreh Aguinalin Fim

Swallow camp seeks prohibition era governor bid

A fragmented notice references Harristuen Morih W Tiw and Dr Sie Swallow in a late prohibition era candidacy for governor. The sparse readable text implies a historical political context and an unofficial candidate outline.

Harristuen Morih W-Tiw Dr Sie. Swallow Serbouviy Eli

Weather forecast for Woeshhiston March 9

Forecast calls for brisk, cool conditions and potential winds in Woeshhiston. Expect bright periods with changing clouds and a chance of light showers later in the day.

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