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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1899

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Samoan Commission Arrives as Samoa Fears Renewed Conflict

The Samoan Commission arrived May 15 in Apia, led by Bartlett Tripp with Baron von Sternberg and N Elliot. They met with Chief Justice Chanters to discuss affairs though deliberations remained undisclosed. Mataafa pledges to obey the commission while not recognizing Malietoa as king, and rebels fortify positions as tensions flare.

Matnafans Malietoa Apia Samoa Auckland N. Z Consselline Bartlett Tripp United States Austria- Hungary Baron Spock von Sternberr Germany N. Elliot C. B Washington Great Hyritum William L.chanters Kauts Mataula Mataafa Whlese Ma- Hew Malletea Gena Elaine Elain Eye H.W. Ss. Alareec Hin Bye Why Aselated Press Matanta Vielen Matanfa

Diamond Anniversary of American Sunday School Union Marks Closing

Philadelphia May 2 The diamond anniversary celebration of the American Sunday School Union closes with a large Academy of Music gathering. John H Converse presided as speakers from multiple denominations and organizations offered greetings. The program ended with a mass singing of My Country Tis of Thee and the Doxology.

Philadelphia Amercan Sunday School Academy of Music Age Academy John H. Converse Air Converse Erhauttier New York Ducole Chicago Henry Clay Trumbull City Bell Mansfield William B. Smiles United Presbyterian Trauity Alexander Menry International Rabbith School Association Morrie K. Deeaip J. M. Crowell William &. Dodge F. G. Faijgn W. RR Troule Newell Dwieht Hillis Freoklyn Henry Varley England

Clash in Letileh voting area reported with casualties

Petersburg reports further reports from Higa, capital of the THalite province of Livonia, stating the military suppressed voting between Letileh and Lithuanian Workmen at itat Place on Saturday and Bundey tiet, killing twelve and wounding fifty.

Petersburg Higa Livonia Letileh Itat Place Bundey Tiet

Bonds Required From National Guard Officers In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg May 25 Orders from the adjutant general's department announce a new bond requirement for all commissioned National Guard officers. Bond amounts vary by rank from 100 to 2,000 dollars with captains raised to 2,000 and lieutenants to 1,000. The dispatch also lists mustering duties for Captain Todd and details mustering and detachments within the Twentieth regiment, including several companies being discharged or reassigned to Fleet Brigade headquarters.

Harrisburg Adjutant General's Department National Guard Thomas H. P. Todd Twentieth Regiment Joseph Dyson William Nevins N. P Charles W. Hendler John SS. McLaughlin Frederick F. Turner Sharpless M. Paxson

Greensburg Centennial Parade Draws Tens of Thousands

Greensburg marked its centennial with a grand procession drawing about 40,000 spectators. The day featured historical addresses at the courthouse by Latta, Keenan, McConnell, and Cowan, followed by a parade with five divisions including military, firemen, secret orders, school cadets, and civic groups.

Greenshure Greeneburg Wellas Burg Court House Main Street Jiamera W. Latta J. B. Keenan Alex D. McConnell Frank Cowan Jeanette Grand Army Republic Lastrobe Irwin New Florence Derry Blairaville Wilkinsghurs Uniontown Connellsville Bine

Banquet of Democratic Anti-Trust Leaders in St Louis

In St Louis on May 25 1900 a 1445 banqueters dinner for Democrats opened with speeches by J Bryan J Altgeld O H Belmont M C Wetmore Harry Hawes Champ Clark and Davie A De Armond. Hawes Clark and De Armond urged strong anti trust planks tied to 1896 platform and warned trusts threaten liberties and monetary policy. Bryan was introduced amid applause as the evening moved to talks on trust and democracy and the need to curb monopolies and finance reform.

St. Louis Stars and Stripes W. J. Bryan John P. Altgeld O. H. P. Belmont M.C. Wetmore Harey Society of Br Lollies Harry H. Hawes Jefferson Club Welccome Hawes White House Col. M Wetmore David DeArmond Missouri Mr. Hawes Mr. Bryan

Italian Parliament Delays Zanardelli Resignation

In Rome the chamber of deputies crowded as Vice President announced President Zanardelli had resigned amid cabinet reorganization. Premier Polleux said talks with China on a Ban Mun Bay concession would resume to seek a commercial, burdenless solution. the house refused to accept the resignation and adjourned.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Zanardelli Polleux China Ban Mun Bay Preler Sig. Zanardelli

Albany Franchise Tax Bill Clears Senate and Assembly

Albany report shows the franchise tax bill passing the Senate by four votes and the Assembly by seven to five. Three Democrats supported the Republican majority in the Senate, while two Republicans joined the minority in the Assembly and two Triumvirates aligned with the majority.

Albany Senate Assembly

One Day of Liberty Ends in Sorrow for Child

Lancaster, May 2. John Liechtenberrer, four years old, died yesterday at his home in Manheim. On Tuesday he was released from the Eastern penitentiary after serving five rounds for larceny. Suffering from consumption and fearing death, he returned home and had but one day of liberty.

Lancaster John Liechtenberrer Manheim Eastern

Hadley Elected President of Yale University

New Haven Conn May 21 Professor Arthur Twining Hadley was elected president of Yale University to succeed Timothy Dwight who resigned.

New Haven Conn Arthur Twining Hadley Yate University Timothy Dwight

French famed painter Throsa Bonheur faces congestion illness

In France Moy Ti reports Throsa Bonheur the famous painter is seriously ill with congestion of the lungs. The brief notice notes concern for the artist’s health and possible impact on ongoing artistic work.

Fyountaloobieau France Moy Ti Throsa Bonheur

Democrats At St Louis National Committee Session

In St Louis on May 2 the Democratic national committee met with twenty two members present. Governor Stone opened the session and was named chairman with Walsh as secretary. Reports from states were read and accepted. no positions on major issues were discussed. A brief address urged strengthening state organizations and campaign funds. A controversy over Delvin led to a three member investigative committee. A recess followed at 2 o'clock.

Bryan Foran Lurea Jesue Financiora Standard Money Republican Party Democratic Party St. Louis Stone Missouri Sevelon Aryan Nerely Ingia Democher Gavriel Delvin Rational Committee Gahan Tiling Jane Messrs. Johnson Kinesis Daniels North Carolina la O'Clock

Norton Held to Bail in Counterfeit Union Labels Case

Readiness, Pa May 25 James E Norton a job printer was arrested this afternoon on charges of printing counterfeit union labels He was held in 1000 bail More than 71 0 worth were captured along with 18 tons of paper used for printing The scheme allegedly grew extensive with manufacturers profiting from the fakes The Pennsylvanian revenue district had reported repeated counterfeiting of these labels Norton s arrest is cited as solving the mystery

Readiniz James EE. Norton Oleir Union Mnin Vuariogs Pennsylvania Norton

Warrants Out for Trainmen in Exeter Wreck Prosecution

Philadelphia and Reading railroad men facing warrants after coroner jury blamed them for the Exeter wreck. Targets include engineer Wildermuth conductor Magee dispatcher Rourke and engineer Orwell. trainmaster Bowers also to be prosecuted in Philadelphia. Bail set at 1000 each. case to be heard in June.

Reading Kershner Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Exeter William F. Wildermuth A. BE. Magee Janes J. Rourke Harry Orwell Bowers Philadelphia Kerehner Nobrletown Montgomery County Barks

Lancaster Cases Move Toward Trial In Stamp Conspiracy

In Philadelphia Judge McPherson overruled motions to quash indictments charging Ellery T Ingham and Harvey K Newitt with aiding and abetting conspiracy and bribery in a revenue stamp counterfeiting plot led by William M Jacobs. DA Beck pressed May 20 for trial. defense sought continuance pending client motions. Judge noted unresolved whether Secret Service agent McManus is a U S officer under the statute.

Philadelphia McPherson United States District Court Ellery T. Ingham United States District Attorney Harvey K. Newlit Revenue Clear William M. Jacobs Lancaster Beck Ingham Newitt Secret Service

Toledy Ohio Youth Sentenced to Church and School

A young resident of Bowling Green, James Firsden, faced a peculiar court order from Mayor Campbell. He must attend church and Sunday school for eight weeks, presenting a teacher's certificate to receive a $1 reward for good conduct after completion.

Toledy Ohio James Firsden Powling Green Alt. Cannpietl Young Firscen Campbell

Justice Ahead for Dreyfus Findings by Court of Cassation

Paris reports the Court of Cassation civil section has received findings from President Batlit de Bouwajare in the Dreyfus case revision. It is believed justice will prevail for the exiled captain, who may be brought back to France soon from Devil's Island.

Paris Batlit de Bouwajare Court of Cassation M. Mazeau

Lutheran Synod Opens Thirty Ninth Convention In York

The General Synod of the Lutheran church in the United States began its thirty-ninth convention at St. Paul’s church York May 25 with 298 delegates present. Rev. FL Breckenvidee was elected president along with Lewis Mianae as treasurer and Roy W Fisher as secretary. The new president pledged to lead for the whole body. A recess followed the officers’ election and the foreign missions report was deferred to the afternoon.

Lewis Mianae Cincinnati Roy

France Debating Algeria Sparks Clash in Chamber

A lively scene in the chamber of deputies as M Rovanet denounces the ANL Semites during Algeria debate. A Libre Parole representative in the press gallery shouts you are cur, triggering a riot and eviction of journalists.

Farin Chamber of Deputies Algeria M. Rovanet Seine Libre Parole

China Grants Germany Rail Link Endorsement

An imperial edict in Pekin on May 25 approves the Tien-Tsin Chin-Keang rail line. The move completes Baron von Heyking’s tenure as German minister to China who, while due to depart soon, has improved German prestige through steady negotiations with the Chinese government.

Pekin Tien-Tsin-Chin-Keang Baron von Heyking China Germnan Chitin

Slate waste to tile plant eyed near Delta Slate quarry

Baltimore capitalists patent a process to make tiling brick and ornamental work from crushed slate rubbish. A plant near Delta Slate quarry is proposed with quarry owners approached for waste. An offer of 4 cents per cart load is proposed, but quarrymen resist agreement as capitalists plan a $200,000 investment.

York Baltimore Delta

Birth of Evangelina Carbonnel in Havens

Mrs John A Lagan reports in Washington that Evangelina Cisneros now Mrs Carlos Carbonnel has given birth to a daughter named Evangelina. The rescuer reporter’s Havana prison breakout during the Cuban war is noted as a famed incident.

Washington, D. C Mra John A. Lagan Evangelina Cisneros Carlos Carbonnel Havens Evangelina Cineros Havana

Liverpool May Arrivals and Departures Noted in Port Records

Liverpool arrivals include Teutonic from New York in May. Queenstown departure listed Britannie bound for New York. Rotterdam entries show Amaterday arriving in New York via Boulogne and Lahn arriving for firemen. Rotterdam record notes Rotterdam bound via Boulogne.

Liverpool Teutonic New York Queenstown Brittanie Rotterdam Amaterday Boulogne Lahn Boulcenc

Quay Expected to Sweep Luzerne in Republican Primaries

The Record predicts Quay will win nearly all Luzerne county districts in the upcoming Republican primaries. only Becond district, currently represented by E. A. Coray, may resist.

Wilkes-Barre

Queen Victoria Thanks McKinley for Birthday Wishes

London May S Queen Victoria telegraphs to United States ambassador Joseph Choate thanking President McKinley for birthday congratulations. The message has been forwarded to Washington.

London May S Victoria United States Joseph Choate McKinley Warhington

Pension certifi catem and related notices

Pension certificate items list names and places including Michael Galvin Scranton and Lyda Mansfeld Nimble Wyoming. It notes recipients or claimants with references to related officials and towns and mentions a death and settlement context.

Washington Michael Galvin Scranton John FF. Porter Troy Pradford Lyda Mansfeld Nimble Wyoming

The News This Morning A Patchwork of Notices

Weather fair and warmer. Manila officials depart. Banquet of anti trust Democrats. Whitneys Weekly News Budget. Medal prosecutions and sports scores. John M Robertson art gallery. Corpse of Poltony tale. Local councils and colliery reports. Judge Archibald candidacy meeting. Training school methods illustrated. Scranton local news round up.

Archhbald

Three Men Die In Blast At Cambrian Steel Plant

An explosion at Cambrian Steel in Johnstown fatally burned three Cambria workers and injured three others while repairing blast furnace No 2. Victims were George Uncapher of Punxsutawney Strange Town Indiana, 22. John Barrett of Buffalo 19. Charles Welty of Johnstown 27. Welty left a widow and children. Injured were Samuel Sheets Joseph Sobol and John Garmic, all from Johnstown, expected to recover. Workers were on scaffolding above furnace 1 when it dropped and molten metal sprayed out.

Charles Welty

Presbyterian assembly refers case of Dr Meciffert to New York Presbytery

In Minneapolis May 85 the 111th annual Presbyterian assembly voted to refer Rev Dr Arthur Meciffert's case to the New York Presbytery for possible discipline or heresy proceedings. The debate highlighted four core doctrines from his History of Christianitie and split the committee reports before a final majority resolution.

Minneapolis Presbytery of New York Arthur ©. Meciffert Palen Theological Seminary General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Bille McGifferi Deas Radcliffe Dr. Graham Presbyterlity Church

President Meinley Faces Possible Summer Tour to Midwest

President Meinley plans a provisional summer visit to St Paul and possibly Yellowstone and the coast, depending on circumstances. The visit hinges on timing with the return of the thirteenth Minnesotan, the South Dakota and other regiments from the Philippines, with a large reception expected.

Washington Meinley Bt. Paul Yellowstone Park Paul Philippine

Four acres sold at York for a dollar an acre

Four acres of the almehoure farm at York were sold for 100 dollars in a bid described as an elite for an elk mill. Bethlehem Steel Co proceeds with armor plate work for the battleship Mabon. 14 tons shipped to Crampe shipyard. Law Pearl's canvasmen strike Bethlehem then join Traction road rebuild. A rockfall at North Franklin colliery killed John Latnstein, wedged by boilers but life saved by wedging.

Almehoure York Bethlehem Steel Company Mabon Crampe Law Pearl Bethlehem Traction Company John Latnstein North Franklin

Peace Talks Postponed and Philippine Mission Review

President Gonzaga comments on a proposed colonial system for the Philippines noting it fits theory but clashes with U.S. constitutional ideals. Filipino commissioners depart Manila by train, escorted to their line, with plans to return soon. In San Fernando fighting, fifty Filipinos died and many wounded. Americans report two killed and twelve wounded.

Gonzaga Philippines Manila Tt Io Giengeen Fillpine Spain America England San Fernando

Rebels Twice Repulsed Near Manila Front

General Otis reports from Manila that U S forces under Adjutant General repulsed a Tari ree assault on Sidinet and Balinag with two dead and thirteen wounded. sixteen enemy killed and many prisoners left on the field. In San Fernando the Americans drove the enemy, leaving fifty dead thirty eight wounded and twenty eight prisoners with rifles and property captured. MacArthur units replace volunteers as regular troops join the front.

Manila Washington Sidinet Balinag San Miguel City of San Fernando Montana Ifty Enoon Tnd Linton MacArthur

The Casualties

Washington reports General Otis lists casualties from May 28 with multiple units reporting killed wounded and missing. Numerous named soldiers from Third Infantry First Montana Twentieth Kansas and Second Taline show injuries including severe and moderate, with several head chest abdomen and limb wounds.

Washington Otis Robles M, Corp Asher J.pipes Charles Diedrich Richard T. Frank A. Baker Samarlt Alpren Slieht Willian Plemay Joseph W Miller Peter Higeina Foot Benjamin K. Lednerwood Fet John F. Nelson David J. Purcell Janes H. Haker Montana Joseph Frantzen Taylor D. Raymond Ann Kansas Robert S. Parker Peter M. Corenson Kimner HL Ashieft Arthur Hollingshead L. Ernest Ryan Charles W. Tox Albert Dooley

Lehigh Valley to Consolidate Shops Across Plants

General Superintendent Wilbur of the Lehigh Valley railroad announced the permanent shutdown of the Hazleton shops after September 1. Work will move to Weatherly for shop operations, Packerton for coal branch cab and car shaw work, and Sayre for passenger department work. Delano Ithaca Perth Amboy shops will also close. The consolidation aims to save about 85000 annually.

Fingleton Wilbur Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Weatherly Packerton Sayre Delano Ithaca Perth Amboy

Ninth Immune Mustered Out at Camp Meade

The Ninth Immune Infantry mustered out today at Camp Meade after arriving from Cut Above the Middle of April. It is composed of colored men recruited in youth by Colonel Cringe, a regular army officer.

Camp Meade Cringe

Weather forecast for Ifridas and Wilford region

Forecast covers Ifridas with warmer and frost risk. Friday and Saturday expect rising temperatures and southeasterly winds.

Waelligion Ifridas Wilford Penneydy Fale

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Samoan Commission Admiral Kautz American Sunday School Union Greensburg S&t J. Bryan Mr. Belmont Harry B. Hawes Champ Clark Italy San Mun Bay Yale Rosa Bonheur Seriously Il Democrats National Committee Justice Dreyfus Lutheran Synod Tien-Tsin Love QUAY Pennsylvania Pensions Aguinaldo Bamoan Whitney Pautorial John M. Robertson Poltony Buey Serpions of Councils, Oo, & W Hive Ridge West Suburbs Cambria Steel Company Johnstown DR. M'Giffert General Assembly of Presbyterian Church Otis War Department Hazleton
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