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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1898

Page

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Figures Show Surging Exports Amid Plunging Imports

Special to the Bernonton Tribune Washington November 1 An extraordinary nine months show exports rising by over 100 million dollars while imports fall by more than 1090 million compared with the previous year. Manufactures exports near a million dollars daily for the year and total exports nearly double 1894 levels. The Treasury reports detailed gains across mines forests agriculture and domestic manufactures with steel and textile shipments surging and cotton cloths rising sharply.

Bernnton Tribune Washington Apnculture Cenacens Svensecest Secenevece Pilaki Eonesees Holst Treasury Bureau of Statistics

Conditions At Manila Improve For American Troops

Report from Manila notes improved troop health as sanitation advances. Cavite shows prior deaths from typhoid since Sept. 1 amid poor hospital capacity, while Manila quarters become better and overcrowding recedes. Malaria remains common and smallpox controls are in place. Otis commends the convent hospital as the finest he has seen.

Manila Calvite Cavite General Otis Convent Hospital

Color Line Drawn at Camp Poland

A mutiny breaks out in Camp Poland Knoxville involving the Sixth Virginia colored regiment as black soldiers refuse orders from recently assigned white officers. General Bates and Colonel Kuert intervene with infantry from Michigan and Ohio but the Ohio units are turned back. Discontent centers on command by white officers. officers urge channeling complaints to the Virginia governor. The Virginia camp remains quiet with no immediate removal of officers anticipated.

Virginia Camp Poland Knoxville New Tyler Neywroes Croxton Kuert Bates Ohio Johnsen Aueir Virgina Michigan Whitkh

Curiosity Causes Death Near White Haven Wreck

Sixteen onal care wrecked by a broken axle on the Lehigh Valley railroad near White Haven last night. The track was not cleared until this morning. While walking to the wreck, Edwing J Teel and Samuel Stwener of White Haven were struck by an engine and instantly killed.

Wilkes-Barre Lehigh Valley White Haven Edwingj Teel Samuel Stwener

Globe circuit completed by Mellraith party

Me and Mia Mellraith left New York at 12 10 p m for Chicago expecting arrival November 3. They complete the circuit of the globe a wheel and the event will be celebrated by Chicago operatives.

New York Mia P. Mellraith Chicago

Steamship Movements Reported in Atlantic Departures

Steamship movements show Britannic sailing from New York and Noordland sailing from Liverpool to Antwerp and Southampton. Also listed are Kube Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen bound for New York.

New York Britannic Liverpool Noordland Antwerp Southampton Bremen

Wanamaker Faces Court Summons During Rochester Stop

Philadelphia orator John Wanamaker was served with a trespass slander summons in Rochester as he traveled from Philadelphia with RE Van Valkenburg and Senator C Kauffman. The suit, filed by Thomas M Robison, seeks defamation damages over Wanamaker’s handling of state printing offices.

Philadelphia Rochester Beaver County Pittsburg John Wanamaker Leaver County Senator Quay Wanamaker RE. A. van Valkenburg C. Kauffman Alleghny Thomas M. Robison Robison Morrisburg Ary eHierte Robison Oper Tons Ovelock Anderson Wy Weaver Kauffman Tie Wanamileer New Brighton Heaver Taitrobe Greensburg Seattidile Mount Pleasant Cambrian County

Miller Sticks To It In Williamsport Speech

In Williamsport Pa on November 2 B C Miller defended his affidavit against denials by Meyers Garman and Keck. The report covers prior readings, a 1898 accusation of embezzlement by EB Miller, and a death in the Swallow campaign tour that delayed a Pittsburg governor race event in Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia.

Pittsburg Swallow Main Court House B.C Wilikes Cushing David Wallerstein Philadelphia Dr. Swallow

Jenks Campaign Rally Draws Large Johnstown Crowd

In Johnstown Pennsylvania a Democratic event at the opera house drew a huge crowd as Mr Jenks assailed Stone on state and national issues. The Quay machine faced repeated criticism while Mr Sowden followed with remarks.

Johnstown Jenks Mars Jenks Party Indie Jenks Stone Quay Quay Machine Sowden

Small Coterie of Veterans Rival Quay's Main Support

Fragments show a described group calling themselves the War Veterans' Association as a counterpoint to Quay's prominent backers. The text hints at factional tension within a political scene and frames the veterans as a side show to the main event.

The War Veterans’ Association Quay

Stone Campaign Swing Promotes Republican Ticket in Philadelphia

Colonel Stone the Republican candidate for governor spoke in Mauch Chunk then two Philadelphia meetings. He framed the race as a choice between sound money and protection versus free silver and free trade, receiving strong cheers when Secretary of the Commonwealth David Martin was named. He then visited the Thirty second ward to back the full Republican slate.

Philadelphia Colonel Stone Mauch Chank Secretary of the Commonwealth David Martin Jacob Crouse Stone Martin Mir. Stone

Better Feeling Says Prof Bryce on Anglo American Ties

Professor Bryce argues for closer friendship between Britain and the United States. He warns against formal alliance but supports mutual understanding and shared interests in maintaining cordial relations across nations and seas.

Prof Bryce America Britain Ganmon Aime

Aguinaldo Proclaims Harsh Penalties for Defiance

Aguinaldo issues a proclamation warning that select Filipinos who disobey orders will be declared outlaws and face the extreme penalty. A simultaneous proclamation allows all armed foreigners except Spaniards to travel in the Philippines but forbids approaching fortifications or photographing defensive works. The US cruiser Charleston has begun a month-long southward cruise.

Manila Aguinaldo PhUippine United States Charleston

Krupp Process Armor Plate Demonstrated in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Pa Nov 2 Krupp armor plate made in America passed its first test at Bethlehem Steel proving grounds. Engineers from Bethlehem and Russian ordnance specialists witnessed three shots from an eight inch gun weighing 253 pounds each at speeds up to 1800 ft per second. The plate remained uncracked and Bethlehem Steel has secured a large order from Russia.

Bethlehem Bethlehem Tron Company Philadelphia Bethlehem Company Russia

Spanish Steamer Montserrat Repatriates Troops

Cadiz reports the Montserrat arriving from Santiago de Cuba with repatriated Spanish troops. The voyage saw deaths on board and about 500 passengers ill. Spanish papers accuse American officers of forcing debarkation of dying soldiers during the trip from Havana, October 12 to Cadiz via Gibara and Ponta delgada.

Cadiz Montserrat Santiago de Cuba Bara Havana Spain Gibara Ponta del Gada Azore

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society to Hold Conference

The executive committee of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Alihadist Episcopal church met at Roberts Park Church and voted to hold the conference in either Michigan or Cincinnati. Philadelphia delegates pressed for the event but were not accommodated.

Hichinapelis Women's Foreign Missionary Society Alihadist Episcopal Church Roberts Park Church iMegaland Cincinnat Filladelphia Conference Celegatves

Tigers Triumph Over Virginia With Narrow Score

The Princeton Tigers defeated the University of Virginia 1 to 6 in the afternoon game. Fumbles plagued both sides as Princeton played carelessly at times.

Princeton Princeton Tigers University of Virginia Tigers

Flowers for Our Sleeping Heroes at Colon Cemetery

Early November report from Vavana notes General Wade and General Butler visiting Colon cemetery to lay a floral crown for Maine disaster victims. Cuban Club members then delivered a floral cross to the same graves, joining the tribute after Wade and Butler arrived. An agreement set January 1 as the formal end date for Spanish rule.

Vavana General Wade General Butler United States

Weather and War Talk Lead Morning News Patch

Morning edition reports westerly winds and weather indications while discussing England's war preparations. It notes Cohban's aid in maize memory, republican administration fruits, and a slander charge against John Winemaker. Local notes cover Teachers Institute proceedings and coal trade outlook plus the Curtin Act provisions.

England Cohban John Winemaker The Teachers’ Institute

Views of the German Press on Philippine Annexation

Berlin and London dispatches report German papers discussing U S plans for the Philippines. Observers accuse Washington of brutality, while others warn powers to watch American expansion and note Spanish resignations to loss of the archipelago amid post election conundrums.

London Berlin the Standard Tusein Washington Philippines Hamburgische Correspondeng United States Provident McKinley Spain

On Trial for Bribery in Philadelphia Council Case

Philadelphia councilman Peter B. Smith faces trial before Judge Widdle on bribery and conspiracy. The case centers on an alleged $5000 offer to Councilman Walter N. Stevens to swing a vote to transfer the People’s water system to the Behustkill Valley Water Co. Stevenson testified to the offer as cross examination continued.

Philadelphia Peter BE. Smith Widdle Smith Walter N. Stevens Behustkill Valley Water Company Stevenson Amith

General Graham Confined After Retirement at Camp Meade

Special dispatch from Camp Meade reports General Graham, released from command of the Second Army Corps and retired, taken ill today with high fever and confined to his bed. He is described as broken in spirit and discouraged by retirement. General Young hopes to keep him as a commander, citing seniority over Lawton, Graham’s successor.

Chumbus Camp Meade Graham Second Army Corp Young Coeneral Graham Comemannder Ninkers Lawton

Jones N J dies at Glens Springs Sanitarium at 27

Joan J Jones a wealthy real estate dealer of Pittsburg died at Glens Springs sanitarium in thin village today aged 27 after a illness marked by nervous prostration.

Watkins, N Joan J. Jones Pittsburg Glens Springs Sanitarium Thin Village

Roosevelt Defies Tammany as Croker Attacks Rise in New York

Colonel Roosevelt addresses supporters in New York during a campaign swing denouncing Richard Croker and Tammany Hall. He accuses the mayor of neglect of duty and corruption while Republican leaders praise the German American show of support at Cooper Union for Roosevelt’s push against Tammany influence.

Roosevelt Richard Croker New York Iticherd Roker Tom Long Teland Iie Tammie Mit Tammany Hall Tamming Ita Wile Aalo Retoil Elvic Brianttdy Cuba Cooper Union Colonel Hoenevelt Timmany Becuse Tooseselt

Defalcation Plagues Hanover Bank Cashier Death

Hanover Pa Nov 2 a long hidden deficiency of about 57000 has been found in the accounts of the late John H Alleman cashier of the First National Bank of Hanover who died about three weeks ago He served twenty eight years and was never suspected of wrong doing The defalcations were concealed by drafting on out of town banks and deceived even examiners Alleman was bonded 96000 and the bank will suffer little with a surplus of 44000 over liabilities

Hanover John H. Alleman First National Bank Alleman

Denver Brewery Lockout Ends After Negotiations

Denver November 2 The lockout of employees ends as Brewers' association and Brewery Workmen's union reach agreement through National Union mediation. Employers gain right to discharge at will the nine hour day preserved with no wage cuts for workers.

Denver Colon Denver Breweries Brewers’ Association Brewery Workmen's Union National Union of United Brewery Workmen Qierce

Rough Hitters muster master seeks trade for wounded Private

New York November 2 Maju Guaret in charge of the muster nut of the Rough Hitters says he has obtained no trade for Private Edward O Brien of Troop A. O Brien fought at Las Cassina and San Juan and was wounded in the head on July 2.

New York Maju Guaret Edward O Brien O' Brvien Las Cuasinne San Juan

Judge Sustains Refusal to Accept Withdrawal in Senate Bid

Judge Simonton rules Secretary Martin correctly refused Samuel B K Hudson's withdrawal from the Democratic senatorial race in the Second Philadelphia District. Hudson remains a candidate as the matter is upheld in Hornsboro.

Hornsburo Simonton Oday Martin Samuel KB. Hudson Philadelphia

War Clouds Gather as British Fleet Prepares for Action

Reports from World War I era describe British Asiatic Squadron ready for sea with battleships cruisers and torpedo flotillas cleared for national defense. Diplomatic talks in Washington London and Paris probe Fashoda tensions amid looming potential conflict and maneuvers near Port Arthur Halifax Sydney and St Johns.

Billiowhiy Coniwrion Namleses Cruler Tenaalene Whiting Fime Elotuday Peacock Sea Nutan Victorious Poo Sydney Cordelia Pellvan Halifax St. Johns N. F Harbors London

St Louis Fair Might Draw Prominent Figures

A fragmentary notice from St. Louis on November 2 discusses a committee of prominent citizens opposing a plan and planning a ceremony related to the territory of Louisiana. The text is garbled but mentions a vigil or event tied to a potential 1905 date and a court or conviction outcome context.

Weather Observations Prompt Uncertain Forecast

A garbled weather note hints at shifting winds from the north to southerly. The legible fragment mentions damp air and possible rain, with no clear timestamp or location.

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