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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

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Strife in Samoa Escalates to Bombardment

Reports from Apia detail a royal clash over the Samoan king election. American Philadelphia, and British Porpoise and Royalist bombarded coastal villages, with casualties among sailors and natives. Provisional government toppled, Matāmata and others evacuated, Molinavao fortified amid fighting.

Apia Auckland Sean United States Othe Philadelphia Admiral Kudte Effens Gauw Admiral Kauty Prootanwaton Maulinia Fiepre Waa Apa Heedge Prochomrthon Molinwa Mataata Ard Porpoise Nurnes Mar Yony Ryder Gautey Bow Fagl Weet Apla Anmerlewns Critheh Rvitikh Taurine Tonea Islands Buro Fij Home

Foreign Press Comment on Samoa Crisis Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

London readers review reactions from The Times The Standard The Daily Chronicle The Morning Post The Daily Mail amid the Samoa crisis. Observers condemn Germany for provocative acts in Samoa praise Anglo American unity at sea and call for a clear solution including removal of provisional rulers and a recognized local government.

London Suiied Prestinyithon Wein Tauranga Bannon Aplin Bertin Katte Daily Mall Crete Chermaiy Tyant Kerlin Jinn Sarcan Europe Zolf Der Johnnies Hifeel Apla

Garman undecided on re election or Heat bid

Garman state chairman says he has not decided whether to seek re election or Heat. He notes pressure from party workers to stand again but would earn more managing his law practice. He backs Fudiee Lynch of Luzerne County for the party caney on the supreme court bench.

Wilkes-Barre Garman Bong Indiereni Mirts Etate Wiler Dave Pol Fudiee Lynch Luxerne County Supreme Court

Arrival of Amerigo Volunteers in Harbor Today

In New York on March, the aid volunteers aboard the Util Staion Urarehart troop ship arrived at the harbor today. The leaders will depart from the shore tomorrow, according to reports from the scene.

New York I Amerigo Widlerm Mealare Tie Harbor

Pennsylvania Pensions Reported Incomplete

Garbled text from a Pennsylvania pensions item mentions John Schrader and Bradford with a $17 amount amid unclear details. The readable fragment suggests a local or state pension note or release but lacks concrete action, date, or full names.

Pennsylvania Pensions Washlington Meteh Penteyvahls Jetelon Lew Bev Relasuse John Schrader Mowell Bradford

River steamer Rowena Lee boiler explosion sinks boat

New Madrid Missouri March 24. The Rowena Lee exploded its boiler around 4 pm opposite Tyler with about 60 aboard including crew. The boat sank quickly. only Captain George Carvell and one crewman survived. It left Cairo with 16 passengers for Memphis and picked up one more at Caruthersville. Names of many crew and passengers are uncertain due to damaged text.

New Madrid Rowena Lee Tyler George Carvell Cairo Memphis Caruthersville Poople George Carvel JL. K. Booker Gus Mitchell Sam Lewis Sid Smith EK. Hanks John Cristy Patrick Flannagan Albert Calder Frank Stull George W. Tod Mo. Kelly MM. ’ Lewis Lee Line SC Murophirer Chicago Mill and Lumber Company

Body found in Windsor hotel ruins amid fire

Reported March 2 in New York describes a second body recovered from the Windsor hotel ruins after a deadly fire. The deceased is identified as a woman. other remains remain unnamed. The hotel safe was opened by investigators and contents were intact. Leland notes the cafe held many guest valuables and the hotel bowls remained undamaged.

New York Windsor Hotel Nilesinggik Leland Marth Minit Stucke St Terrk Ted Todles Marilan Mecanyan Ohd Meentivan Verterdas

Richwood church hosts a week of soulful gospel services

In Richwood New Mexico Meroh 2-Rev Mtr Stainton and a wandering evangelist couple led a week of special services at the Methodist church. Mrs Stainton sings and plays horn. A vowed pledge to dedicate a citywide revival was fulfilled as conversions increased and crowds traveled from miles to witness the work of the Lord.

Richwood Meroh Mtr Stainton Methodist Church Stanton Itfiw Mim Stuston

New York Boxing Agreement Sets May 26 Bout

Promoters Moreh Manaders Rr and J0uan sign articles for a 25round bout at Telind Sporting Club on May 28 between Jeffries and Fitzgeimmons. George Eller to referee. five ounce gloves. prize is $2000 with 2 3 percent revenue shares to fighters and club.

New York Moreh Manaders Rr J0uan Janes Jeffries Robert Fitzgeimmons Telind Sporting Club Mabeyie Georty Eller Firesimmone Jeffries

Ballot for Senator and Representatives in fragmented election list

OCR reads a ballot listing for senator and representatives with many surnames and party notes. It shows a long roster of candidates, paired races, and totals with unclear punctuation.

Americans Near Malolos in dawn of advance clashes

Washington May 2 dispatches from Manila report MacArthur's forces facing strong resistance as they push toward Malolos. American regiments including Nebraska, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Montana, and Third artillery engage Filipino defenders, with 35 wounded and the town of Elena reached amid desolate scenes and burning structures.

Mantin MacArthur Marilao Nebraska Regiment Pennsylvania Reinent Kansas Third Artillery Montana Regiment Wheatons Delgade Reserse Junie Nebynskean Pennsylvanian Montana Inehudiie Kansay Elena Malolus Ratin Bigan Posivinus Penneyivnia Dakota Regiment

General Eagan On Stand In Beef Contract Inquiry

Washington details from the military court hearing into beef supply for the Spanish American War show General Eagan recalling Army contracts and rejecting influence claims. Navy witnesses Admiral Stewart and Paymaster Colby described canned beef use. Captain Pomeroy and Major Black offered testimony on Porto Rican campaign provisions and ration conditions.

Washington Miler Megan Stewart Colby Navy Black Pomeroy Ponte Miles Eagan Messia, Armour & Co Ve Ole Lee Hanna Kagan Gener Miser Black Porto Rios Manitoba Cuptatin Pomeroy Major Binck Cineral Kagan Weence Saylne

The Casualties

Washington and company report a list of wounded and killed personnel across multiple units. Names include Private J. Whitney, Private Charles Johnna, and Sergeant John Ociannur among others. incidents involve accidental and battlefield injuries during March.

Washington Miareh Tcom Uolthe Te Mint Mareh S Third Artillery Tery Irivete J. J. Whitney Chartes Johnna Woundel Tenth Penneéstvaniin Conpoy Arintep Lier Filaert Hui Thied Cribery Beletery G. Pirat Ocian

Opinion of Judge Beeber on Jadwin real estate broker case

The superior court opinion by Judge Beeber affirms the jury verdict in favor of Jadwin. The ruling holds that paying the Feranten treasurer tax constitutes Jadwin's license to act as a real estate broker in the disputed sale. The decision upholds the plaintiff's full claim and affirms the verdict.

Chaves Jadwin EL Hursey Pras Anonetars John Copelmyd Yertovilay Juder Becher Jaedwin Eles Treaeurer Feranten

Mayfield Robbery Developments At Local Court

Readable notes outline theatre investigations and council debates as authorities pursue Mayfield robbery case. Coverage highlights hearings, local officials, and ongoing court procedures amid city developments.

General Plagier Dead at Old Point Comfort

General W. Plagier, chief of ordnance, died after weeks of rheumatic illness and a sudden decline. He passed away at Hygele hotel with his wife and son at his bedside. Born in New York, he rose from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general, serving notably in the War of 1812 era and in ordnance leadership.

Old Point Comfort Maret Heigadher W. Plagier Ordnance Gener Plagier Hygele Hotel Eluke Wey IMA Hax Singe Chat County Goneplowoue

Man Seeks News on Remains Of Soldier Harry Pease

Oscar Pease of 119 North Washington avenue waits for word on whether his son Private Harry Pease of Company H Flint United States Infantry lies among 671 soldiers killed at Santa Rosa. The Roumania ship Crook brought the remains to New York and burial details are pending. The alert dates to August 1 1898 at Fort Caney.

Oscar Pease Washington Avenue Harry L. Pease Crook New York Br. Peirse Santlawe Harry Pease United States Infantry Fl Caney

Beamon Says Quay to Direct Campaign in Beaver County

State Treasurer Beacom said Senator Quay will come north from Florida to personally direct his campaign. He states Quay aims to stand as a delegate at the state Republican convention and to lead the forces on the convention floor.

Beaver Statesman Hartishire Bencom Quay United State Senate Florida Beacom Quas Beaver County Hiariesburg Mach Newtoy Waene Robert Kyane Philadelphia Norton Nevion Niorpur Ecovinty Snorten Eanes Tee Tae Bhiefer Lincemibing Michael Cuttello Philadelpha BMO- Correll di Turner Slate Bhaw Reed Selby Robhmann Rivhnenn Slater Scheer Seal Salde Sexton Shane Sheridan Cormittee

ROUND UP OF TRAMPS

Police under Chief Robbing swept the city Tuesday night bringing in about eighteen vagrants for questioning. At Keegan's Hall, Dunmore, three disturbance arrestees were jailed after brief trials. An eighteen year old gave a flippant remark when asked how long since life worked.

Robbing Keegan's Hore Dunmore Burgess Powell

Break for Liberty at Lancaster County Jail

Thomas Magan and Richard Hers escaped from the Lancaster county jail yard with six other convicts. An undersheriff pursuing them shot Hero in the hand. Bravin escaped. Hero was serving a three year sentence for larceny and would have been released in May.

Lancaster Thomas Magan Richard Hers Lancaster County Jail Hero

Governor Owes Fate to Selection of Supreme Court Justice

The vacancy from Justice Williams's death may be filled by ex Congressman Simon P. Wolverton of Northumberland. Governor Stone has invited Wolverton to visit tomorrow. if he accepts, the position will be tendered. Five prominent Democrats are under consideration.

Arriwburs Supreme Court Benihh Justice Willams Wellstone Simon FP. Wolverton Northumberland Stone Wolverton

Tucker and Maxey Bankruptcy Hearing Reported

A hearing on the Tucker and Maxey bankruptcy case was held before Referee C. AL Vir Worrner Morris, Bennett and Moorean, of Bennett Moorean & Co, of Binghamton, and Morgan & Co, of Forest City. They were the only witnesses examined. Trustee F. D. Start sought to prove Morgan & Co took 690 dollars from Tucker and Meyer to pay a 200 dollar bill Bennett Morgan & Co owed Bennett Morgan & Co of Binghamton.

Tucker & Maxey AL Vir Worrner Morris, Bennett and Movean Bennett, Moean & Co Binghamton Morgin & Co Porestity FR. D. Start Morgan Forest Pity Tucker & Meyer Tucker & Miascoy Bennett, Alorgan &C Bingisninton

Coroner Indicts Brothers in Lovilievill Tragedy

Coroner’s inquest finds John and Paul Zyeliner guilty of murder in the Lovieville case. The defendants are bound over without bail for the first degree murder of B. H. Westenhaver and Chitence Witlhoumeser.

Rawling Green Trivhiertits Lovieville John Paul Zyeliner B. H. Westenhaver Chitence Witlhoumeser

Unclear OCR Report of Fatal Truck Collision

A fragmented report describes a fatal incident in Bourtan Michigan involving individuals named Nelson and Cran. The text implies Cran struck Nelson in the jaw with a truck, causing a concussion and instant death, with Cran surrendering to authorities.

Bourtan Mich Moreh Tawaw Cran Wied Polme Nelson Nelson

Frankfort Man Murders and Escape Described in OCR Fragment

An unclear report from Frankfort Kentucky describes a man named Moreh TM Louis Burret involved in a murder and a flight from a point with improvised rope. The text notes he escaped last night by prying off bins and descending to the ground.

Frankfort Moreh Louis Burret

Philadelphia officers meet after selection of stock belt leaders

A fragmentary report notes that yesterday a group chosen by opposing officials assembled today to meet. It mentions the Penney silk factory and provident wood, with reference to executive officers and a collection taking place.

Philadelphhia, Moreh

City picks new department heads in Paladelada

Mayor Chet Achbridge announced his selections for city posts tonight. William Haddork is named director of public works Abraham J folio for director of public safety and J tlampton Moon for private secretary.

Paladelada Chet Achbridge William Haddork Abraham J, Folio J. Tlampton Moon

London March 2 Brown found calls today

The meander of Poloeman Twohey enders a hanging date set for May 17. Brown was observed at Port Hore, Minis, during the events.

London Brown Brown Iit Piereetedl Port Hore Minis

Boiler Explosion Damages Ship at Chesswick

Puttstuige in March saw the Y-The Penwick cha wrecked when a boiler exploded aboard the vessel. Ullers at Chesswick, owned by Ellin Blook of Cincinnati, was partially wrecked. Engineer Hugh Nwiton and James Hender co were casualties.

March Penwick Chesswick Ellin Blook Cincinnati Hugh Nwiton James Henderco

Maritime arrivals note at Queenstown and New York

Fragmentary shipping notice lists vessels Trit tonic and Geno with ports including Liverpond Gibraltar Nuapshee and Hetterdan arriving from New York and Maun, pointing to a congested route and multiple port calls.

Queenatown Mater ItArriveds Liverpond Gibraltar Aller New York Hetterdan Maun

Strike at Alii Courts firm cited. operators to advise

In Bloomington March 6 the strike of Seinder of the Alii Courts nal company to be noted. Operators are ready to advise the route for completing five councils and tom.

Bloomington Seinder Riute Tor Dalinbig Five Coulla & Tom

Lehigh and Lufayetts Compete in Waeehington-LeorgeTown

Fragmentary report from Waeehington-leorge town rybperndh lists Lehigh and We Lufayetts with a 4% figure and references Thurlum No C-Trinnes oelyae. Names and place appear unreadable. main entities include Lehigh and Lufayetts with a percentage.

Waeehington Leorge Rybperndh Lehigh Thurlum Trinnes Oelyae Lufayetts

Testimony in Bribery Case Highlights Offers and Aids

Testimony from Wayne and Westmoreland sources paints a bribery picture as witnesses describe offers of money to influence votes. Norton and Hargrave deny direct offers while other legislators recount discussions and advice tied to the Meocayrel bill and Bribery allegations.

Wayne Mr. Youngton Westmoreland Huff-Van Valkenburg Pittsburg

Pennsylvania Earnings Report Highlights Shifts in Wages

The document lists earnings data across sectors with figures in dollars and percentages. It references various departments, increases in pay, and total net winnings, noting changes by state and industry.

Weather Forecast for Withington and Nearby Areas

Readable forecast fragment indicates possible rain on Thursday. Winds moderate, temperatures uncertain. Local environmental note references a 2 percent metric not clearly defined.

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