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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1899

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China TURNS AT LAST Involved Notes to Pekin Settlement

On March 22 reports say the British German and American ministers at Pekin sent notes to the Tsung-li Yamen demanding a settlement of Shanghai foreign settlement extensions. The French minister M Ploh on agrees to withdraw the protest if the proposed extensions exclude the land adjoining the current French enclave. The Chinese minister informs Italy that China rejects Italy demands for a Ban Mun bay concession.

United States England Germany Pekin Shanghai France Flome China Italy Ban-Mun Bay Tsung-li- Yamen M. Plohon

General Miles Speaks to Harvard Republicans in Sanders Theatre

General Miles addressed Harvard University students in Sanders Theatre under the Harvard Republican club. The crowd cheered as President Elliott and President Hillett praised him for courage and fortitude. Miles shared anecdotes from battle and urged utilizing advantages for the country, then shook hands with professors and students.

Hillett Milet Washington Franklin Lincoln Lse Milee

Collins Confesses in Abduction Case by Ingersoll Pair

John Cale Ling, jailed on abduction charges in Chicago, admits involvement with Mrs Ann Ingersoll in the Gerald Lapier case. He says he met Ingersoll at the National Military Home in Los Angeles and traveled with her from California to Illinois. He faces removal to Chicago and legal defense as hearings precede.

Padnesville John Calelings Ann Ingersoll Gerald Lapioer Chilongo Colling National Military Los Angele Cal Mra. Ingessoll Painerville Chicago Miay Isis

Peace Jubilee Proposal Seeks Dewey Attendance

A Washington peace jubilee planning committee, meeting at the navy department, requested Admiral Dewey attend in May. They conveyed the event would be nationally significant and deserving of his presence. Secretary Long said he would consult the president about whether the occasion justifies Dewey leaving Manila duties.

Washington Navy Department Admiral Dewey Long Chiaracter Manila Muniin

Furnace to begin operation at Viien tine iron works

Beliefante March 22 furnace in Viien tine iron works will be put in operation at once after cleanup. Within six weeks it is expected to be in full action, providing employment for workers at the Stuart plant location.

Beliefante Stuart

Sherman death rumor debunked in Guantanamo mix up

In Santiago March 2 a false report of Mr Sherman’s death sparked a rapid spread after a French cable company and the fleral corps both announced it within minutes. Captain Leigh traced the error to Guantanamo station and the Paris bound ship’s crew, while Mrs. Sherman’s relatives condemn the blunder. The injured rumor prompted officers to verify status and Sherman is said to be improving and expected to board the US cruiser Chicake soon. Tourists explore sites of prior fighting as Mrs Wood hosts a palace reception. Baracoa, a sunboat from the Spanish navy, arrived under Ensign Lirle’s command.

Santiago Sherman Paris Leigh Guantanamo eCompany Chicake Wood Baracoa Spans Navy Mayari Herer Lirle

Greeley Denies Sherman Death Report

Chief A W Greeley of the slamal dorya warns the public that a report of ex Secretary Sherman’s death is untrue. He cites a telegraphic transmission from Santiago via a Penel Cable representative as the source, and notes no official confirmation.

Washington Marek W.—Gheneral A. W. Greeley Slamal Dorya Guantinuamo Shermans

Victims Searched At Windsor Ruins Fire Debris

Initial reports say three bodies removed from the Windsor hotel mine collapse near Windsor ruins in New York. Authorities identify one hotel employee as Margaret Aime of New York, though the identity is not conclusive. Large labor force works through debris at the Fifth Avenue shaft as investigators probe an elevator shaft likely fed the blaze.

New York Windsor Hotel Tate Bolles Mrr Margaret Aime Fifth Avenue Yaowle

New York Bill Aims to Toughen Hotel Fire Protections

The New York corporation commission proposes empowering Albany to enact hotel fire safety ordinances. The measure follows consultations with the HeLelinen'a association, underwriters board, buildings superintendent, Chief Bonner, and Commissioner Beanie. It assigns building owners responsibility for fireproofing and adoption of future safety standards.

New York Coorporation Comiset Lotay Albwny Menebiy Buoitee Bether Proteeni Tire

Pardon Bid Began for Younger Trio in North Dakota Case

St Paul March 22 The first effort to secure the pardon of the Younger trio, serving life sentences for their links to a North Dakota shooting and assault, fell short as the case drew national attention and prompted renewed debate over justice and clemency.

St. Paul Mare Ay 4 Northdeil Wankenshies

Pennsylvania Pensions Report From Washington

A fragmented passage lists names and places tied to pension matters in Pennsylvania and Washington dated March 22. The text includes garbled names such as Oriel nHol-Zilo EB and Weet Nanticoke with unclear roles or titles, suggesting a ledger or notice of beneficiaries.

Washington Oriel nHol Zilo EB Weet Nanticoke Kusorne Eben Lilley Joy Brischford Inceetee William Hare Auhley Jouterne

Canal bill favored to abandon Delaware and Hudson Canal

Albany New York March 2 The committee on Palkinds decided to report favorably the bill authorizing the Delaware and Hudson Canal company to abandon its canal

Albany Palkinds Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Ita Canal

Armour Packini Company Leader Reported in Distress

Konelio Mu reports March 2 to 8 that Mu Armour Packini of Kansas City is dangerously ill with Dictimonia. Armour is W years old and his condition is described as serious by local officials.

Konelio Armour Armour Packini Compunny Kansas City

Beef Inquiry Ends Chicago Session Understands Beef Unfit for Food

Government inquiry into army beef concludes Chicago proceedings as witnesses from Swift & Co and Armour & Co testify on chemicals and preservation. Doctors condemn refrigerated beef after treatment claims, and Roosevelt’s testimony to be heard in New York.

Chicago Government Court of Inquiry New Morrison M& Vies W. Clark Marshall John G. Burne Second Tiliness Volunteers Jacksonville Swift & Co Hetad Oder W. A. Robinson Charlve Pfizer & Company New York Horace GO. Gapdier Swift & Company Geve Albert G. Manns Armour & Company Luttere Ih Nora Dore Avid

Teller predicts Bryan as Democratic presidential nominee

In Cleveland Senator Teller of Colorado says the Democratic party will make the financial issue the key in the next campaign and names William Jennings Bryan as the party's likely presidential nominee. He denounces Perry Belmont critics as Republicans masquerading as Democrats who opposed Bryan in 1900.

Cleveland Teller Colorado Lessef Bryan W. C. Bryan Perry Belmount Kevan Mr. Bryan

Colored families destitute stranded in Jersey City

In New York on March 22 authorities said 1000 colored people stranded in Jersey City after traveling from the west to Liberia under a contract with the International Migration Society must leave the railroad cars they have occupied since arrival. The group alleges the society promised to send them to Liberia but failed to do so, leaving most destitute and in hardship.

New York Jersey City Liberia International Migration Society Central Railroad of New Jersey Cara Dereny City Wise

French Chemists Blown Up in War Department Lab

An official statement reports an explosion last night in a laboratory attached to the war department during gas experiments to light railroad cars. A related account cites experiments to determine the Toulon and Bourges explosions by mixing powders, suggesting the Toulon disaster was caused by carelessness. Seven people were injured, four seriously.

Pavis March Rm Laboratory War Department Toulon Bourges

Two Men Die in Dupont Powder Mills Blast

A fatal explosion at the B. I. Dupont powder works in Carney Point N J killed Isaac Layton and Charlee Ford and fatally injured Frank Magill. Five mills at the site were destroyed and surrounding buildings damaged. The blast originated in a drying house about 1 pm with glass shattering across the Delaware River into Wilmington. Francis Dupont and his nephew were injured but directed care. The plant had been producing smokeless powder for government orders.

Ponns Grove N. J Dupont Carney Point Isaac Layton Charlee Ford Frank Magill Huncetten Layton Howe Delaware River Wilmington Francis Duppent Ford Moegill

Bribery Inquiry Opens as Harrisburg Lawmakers Probe McCarrel Bill

The Bribery Investigation committee in Harrisburg will start public hearings to uncover alleged payoffs related to the McCarrell jury bill. Witnesses were questioned in alphabetic order about direct or indirect offers of money or favors to influence votes, and whether any associates were aware of corrputed activity.

Harrisburg Merch Bribery Iniventivatinn Howe McCarrel Wittieres Arrell United Withems Nyv

Fighting in the Sahara and European expedition clash

Telegraphic dispatches report Archy forces arriving at Chardela south of Algiers and a Toutregr raid in the Sahara. A fierce fight left the Toutregs repulsed with 100 killed and a European caravan captured, as Fur Floureau-Lung’s expedition is noted as the sole European mission in the region. Further reports from Aslan hint at additional grave indications.

Aluleie Tne Algelien Chardela Ney Chardeibeie Eitueid Algiers Bahara Toutretr Coounty Sahara Floureau-Lung Aslan

Reasoner resigns as Morris and Freer branch superintendent

New York March 22 Andrew Reasoner resigns from the Morris and Freex branch superintendency of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. He is 74 and has served since early manhood with the Hudson River Long Island the St Paul and since 1869 with the Lackawanna. He may be succeeded by a captain into mind with the Reva Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad. Public petitions on Sunday trains are few, opposed by the Hoboken miniem union.

New York Andrew Reasevner Morris and Freex Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Reasoner Hudson Fiiver Longstund Bt. Paul Lackawanna Reweoner Capon Reva Watertown Ogdensburg Minim Thohoken Agathet Hese Itte

Trust Companies in New Jersey Face Legislative Correction

In Trenton on March 24, it was discovered that 1846 corporate laws granting trust companies power to receive deposits and discount bills were repealed. Most state trusts have operated without proper legal authority for three years. AWill has been prepared to present at this session to correct the error.

Trenton Nod

Madrid names Camboy French ambassador to Washington

The queen regent issued a decree naming Jules Camboy as French ambassador to Washington with full authority to represent Spain in exchanging ratifications of the peace treaty with the United States.

Madrid Jules Camboy Washington Spain

Former Brooklyn Alderman Acquitted in Bribery Trial

New York March 2 Joseph B Clark former Brooklyn alderman was acquitted of taking a bribe from Marrs and Mortonire in a trial alleging he expedited payments to them.

New York Joseph B Clark Brooklyn Marrs & Moetinire Ily

Debated Oleomargarine Bill Sparks Harrisburg Senate

Harrisburg reports a sharp senate debate over a bill legalizing noncolored oleomargarine sales. Supporters claim farmer protection and consumer transparency while opponents warn of fraud, with final passage 42 to 4. Adjournment follows as revenue measures move forward and bribery inquiry continues.

President Receives Spanish Flag During Jersey Island Visit

President McKinley and Vice President Hobart return to Senator Hanna's home after a stop at Jekyl Island. They were greeted with a Spanish flag presented aboard the Colfax as part of a cordial visit that included a water trip to Brunswick and a reception at Hanna’s. The party then rested in Thomasville before plans to travel to Tallahassee and back to Washington.

Thomasville Gia McKinley Hobart Hanna Jeky) Island Mieviet Reed Iwo Jekyl Brunswick S. K. Fairbanks H. W. Cannon Nelson Page Colfax H. Raymond Southern Mallory Line Rio Grande Lant Ne Fond Mir McKinley Bronewick Ac Josephs Palmer, Jr Benatar Hanna's Tallahassem Barkly Wil Washington

Weather and War News Lead Morning Pages

Cloudy and showery conditions forecast with notable items from national and local sections. Highlights include Italy and Montin Dow forces, Harrinburg work, reef investigators leaving the West, and a review of South American development. Cripple Creek camp story shows the thirteenth regiment notices. Local notices report Willam McKenzie cider arrest and Scranton area items.

Goversl China Baya Italy Montin Dow Harrinburg South America Cripple Creek Scranton

Bryan at Nashville in renewed assembly remarks

W J Bryan addressed a Tennessee renewal assembly in Nashville with Governor McMillin present. He criticized corporate greed and warned against lending power to deceitful capitalists, urging discussion of farmer interests. In the afternoon Bryan planned a tour to Minnesota, noting an interview about differing Jeffersonian positions.

Nashvile Tern W. J. Break Renewal Assembly of Tennessee V McMillin Bryan Gore Lenge Politivd Bubohur Brwan Thomas Jefferson

Susie Martin Slayer Arrested in Hell's Kitchen Case

James Billings, an ex convict, was arrested in Brooklyn on charges of murdering Susie Martin in Hell's Kitchen in 1894. Authorities cite William Johnson's confession as key, detailing Martin's disappearance from 64 Eleventh Avenue and the brutal, later body-disassembly.

New York James Billings Brooklsn Susie Martin Hell's Kitchen Billings William Johnsen Bing Sing Fisl Martin Eleventh Avenue Nosbody

Couple Found Dead in Doig Wardens Home

In Cumberland Maryland a couple, Marely Tolin Junekoon of Laconing and Mrs Charlee Bowne, were found dead in Bowne's Doig Wardens Home. Their heads were crushed by a hatchet wielded by the warden's subservant. Hawiyin Wie was arrested here to Que. The killer acted after a jealousy motive and fled the scene.

Cumberland Marely Tolin Junekoon Laconing Charlee Bowne Howe Doig

Mouwlders at Kerley stove works to wage increase

Lancaster Pa March 2 workers at Kerley stove works Columbia were notified an increase of per cent would be made in their wages.

Pennsylvania Hosack Manies Bradford Slite Minros Carbon Mire Wayne Susquedoon Wyoming Lugerne Lackinwianna Columbia Montour Sullivan Bradstom Lyreaming Tiowa Clinton Center Clearthdd Elk Cianeron McKean Potter Vic Mackey Lackawanna Tomneb Trent Ebaliom Ma Bare Huntingdon Khunt-Ingdon Mr. McKihaney Allegheny Felix C. Nexley Allegheny County Siate Lancaster Kerley Stove Works

Manila Troop Reinforcements Arrive as Plans Form

Manila reports say American forces reorganize ahead of new campaign plans. The transport Sherman has arrived with the Seventeenth Infantry and Third United States Infantry along with crew losses on the voyage. Brigades and regiments concentrate at Luneta ready for immediate transport to support operations in the Philippines.

Sherman Manila Philippines Aguinallo Tee Malolon Mi- Hila Malahbon United States New York Mediterranean Washington Mareh Toineport Sheildin Lid Mateehy Wilel INSU Seventeenth United States Infantry United Atte Infanters John TH Page

Jeffersonians Dinner In New York To Hear Bryan Stand

The Chicago Jeffersonians in New York plan a March 22 event at the Hight of Appal to hear Colonel William J Bryan speak on the Democratic party stance for next year s national campaign. Labor groups are expected to play a prominent role in the dinner.

New York Chicago Democrate William A. Bryan Democratic Party

Jefferson dinner invitation confirms Chicago Platform Democrats

A telegram from Colonel William J. Miyada of Nashville Tennessee confirms Bresweter chairman of the Chicago Platform Democratic Committee will attend the Jefferson dinner in New York. The message dated March 22 states he will attend the Chicago Platform Democrat Jefferson dinner on April as part of the event schedule.

New York Rugene Ht. Bresweter Chicago Platform Democrate Committee Willian J. Miwada Sete Chicago Platform Democrat Nashville Tenn Jefferson

Porter Refuses Comment on War Post Change Rumors

General Porter, the U.S. ambassador, said he could not address rumors of a possible replacement for General Algoran as secretary of war. He noted that any information should come from Washington and offered no confirmation or denial.

Joracn Porter United States Algoran Sav Revary Washington

Steamship Arrivals New York Cleared and Arrived

Steamship records show ships cleared and arrived due to port activity. Names listed include Mare MeNow York and Teutonite among others with origins and destinations noted.

New York Mare MeNow York Menhotian Fomlon Lowe Southampton Teutonite Layer Polds Keensington Antwerpy Southconeton Bt Paul

Weather Forecast for Washington March 22

Washington forecast for Thursday calls for mild temperatures with rain and showers. Frost expected early with light to moderate winds.

Washington

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