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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1898

Page

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Prohibition Leader A. Jones Predicts Swallow Victory in Pa

Philadelphia reports State Prohibition Chairman Jones releases bold statewide estimates for governor contest, claiming Silas Swallow leads with 348,675 votes out of 875,150 total and predicting a turnout 10,000 to 100,000 higher than his table. He assigns counties to Stone Jenks and Swallow, notes possible ties in Beaver Bradford Washington and Jefferson, and asserts stay-at-home voters favor Swallow. Jones says results come from county chairs and that 77 percent of the increase will go to Swallow.

Philadelphia Elin and Garman Jones Prohibition Party Silas. Swallow George A. Jenks Dr. Swallow Stone Adama Armstrong Bedford Bucks Crawford Fayette Indiana Mercer Snyder Somerset Susquehanna Tiago Venango Jenks Berks Clarion Greene Lehigh Monroe Northampton Sullivan Swallow Beaver Bradford Washington Jefferson County Jenke Westmoreland County Swadlow Chilrman Garman Democratic Committee Lome Nantlhooke Nkin Tepubican Committee Lidiana Vent Ty Ita Aleene

Dr Bilas O Swallow Concludes Pennsylvania Campaign

Lancaster, Pa November 7 Dr Bilas O Swallow the Henestavernment candidate for governor closed his campaign here with a denunciation of the Republican role in Pennsylvania. He urged for better government in a Columbia opera house appearance. W Bord served as chairman and Swallow did not depart from his long held lines.

Lancaster Bilas O Swallow

Czar Not Dangerous Lord Herschel Calls for Peace

Lord Herschel, chairman of the joint international commission, visiting Indianapolis as Senator Fairbanke’s guest, says English American sentiment is reciprocated by fear of escalation. He notes no danger in Maglanes and Russia tensions and asserts a desire for peace.

Indianapolis Parvat Hersche Joint International Commission Fairbanke England Itaelf Maglanes Amd Ruseia Evar Pegoe

Stone Meeting in McKeeport Draws About 1000

The Republican meeting in Whites opera house, McKeeport, drew roughly 1,000 attendees. Colonel Stone claimed to be a reformer and pledged to strive for honesty if elected, while avoiding reference to state issues or charges against him. He predicted officers would earn about 100,000 dollars.

McKeeceport Colonel Stone Ding Imndin

Trouble Brewing in City of Paris

The Daily Chronicle reports a plot to incite a riot in Paris if the cassation court rules for Dreyfus. It cites interviews with former justice minister Turkleng and ex-editor de Preasone and notes police warnings to Dreyfus supporters.

London The Daily Chronicle Paris Court of Cassation Dreyfus M. Turkleng Justice M. de Preasone

Election Weather Forecast For Election Day

The Weather Bureau issued a forecast for election day across regions. Fall weather in the southern states with colder nights in the midwest and Ohio valley. Lower lake region expect showers and much lower temperatures by night. Upper lake regions turn partly cloudy and colder with possible snow northwest. Middle Atlantic and New England open clear then cloudier with favorable conditions for voting.

Washington Naw Ot Weather Bureau Associated Press Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region West Gates Upper Lake Region Uethe Gies Middle Atlantic New England

Fragmented OCR Summary of Republican Clash and Forgeries

Fragmented text describes factional fights within the Republican side over debts and pledges, referencing last June and a candidate Roger Hann. It mentions forgery accusations concerning letters and a committee involved in accountability. The passage hints at a party guarantee and financial figures tied to claims from the prior year.

Cinelmathc Yeeseinen Orien Ansa Renter Hann Tay Rtite Fayey Wien McKintes

War Preparations Reach Newfoundland as Britain Aids Fleet

Reports from St John Newfoundland say Britain requests tonnage and steam capacity data for war needs while police and colonial authorities prepare defenses. The Cordelia class vessel Pellowny Will is bound for Sydney to secure shipping routes and protect St John in anticipation of a possible war declaration.

St. John N. F Colonial Ministry Sydney St. Johns Flevregiul Breast

Mystery of a Sail Boat in Kingeville Ontario

A damaged OCR fragment describes a boat tragedy near Pelee bermma with dead body of Chue lharnee and others drowned, naming Kauffman Hugh Hooper and two others aged 1 and 0owll of Kingevilles Pref White and tharos Byeriet of Polow Jalan.

Kingeville Pelee Bermma Eiftiel Chue Lharnee Kauffman Hugh Hooper Hile Oleters Kingevilles Pref White Tharos Byeriet Polow Jalan

Fire destroys buildings on Main Street subdivision

Fire destroyed forty in timber buildings on both sides of Main Street from Mowrthy to Wtetroet, believed incendiary. The loss was estimated at around BORA.

Pitkin Ely New Main Street Mowrthy Wtetroet Bora

Witnesses Before the Investigation Hear Alarming Army Neglect

Mrs. Virginia F. Betz testifies on her son Frank T. Betz’s death after Santiago enlistment and Montauk return. doctors describe medicine and food shortages, night overwork, and inadequate care at hospitals. Other witnesses critique Camp Thomas supply failures, water quality, and quartermaster neglect impacting troops in Cuba.

Chicago Virginia F. Betz Frank T Tilinole Volunteers Santiago Montauk Berlin Sid de O Connor Dr Ward O'Connor Third Army Corps Meyer Hom Jn Chatee Sella Jenny

Eve of Battle in New York City Election Night Statements

The eve of election day in New York cites McCullough planning safeguards at polling places and 750 deputies. Roosevelt favored by 30,000 statewide. Van Wyck supporters predicting 25,000 to 50,000 margin. Betting on the state ticket is volatile with large Democratic and Republican wagers reported in city quarters.

McCullough Metropolitan Election District Roosevelt van Wyck New York Reater Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx Richmond Queens Metropolitan Devery McCullaugh Wrighth Odell Orly Newcurgh McCarren Hichard Croket van Woyck Epallicans Tilety Manhattn Brom Platt Moosevelt

Weather and Military Notes From Scranton Area

Warm weather forecasts as army and camp developments unfold in New York State and Cuba. Reports cover evacuation plans, rail and road decisions, and local infrastructure linking Lackawanna avenues. Daily civilian turnout and soldier updates accompany coverage of election day events.

New York State Army Investigation Commission Cuba

JOE JEFFERSON III IS ABSENT FROM WORK

New York reports Joseph Jefferson III confined to his room at the Mellhind house for at least a week due to illness. Dr Daniel P L Pease said the condition is not serious, noting bronchitis with a mild cold. Jefferson remains under care and likely to recover soon at home.

New York Joseph Jefferson Mlelhind Fifth Avenue Comite Daniel PL Pease Min Jefferson Jeferson Amd

Wonderland Victims Recount Theater Collapse Toll

One Twelfth victim identified as Charice Allele in the Detroit disaster report. The theater building caved in Saturday during the WonderLand event, with Alphenen Madr and Wer dethind tetas noted among those affected. Investigators described the wreck as a structural failure tied to the theatre's contract and safety measures, with crews continuing to search the rubble.

Detroit Miceli Ihenter Colonner Werdethind Charice Allele Bern Wille

Quiet at Washington State Vote Narrow Amid War Debate

Washington Now 7 reports a narrow vote tie crossing multiple departments. Officials, including Assistant Secretary Merkeljohn, describe the war effort as debated and divisions linger across state offices and the navy department.

Washington Thorn Geipuront Mats Dyrarte Tits Turluay Arsistant Py Merkeljohn Diane Becoturies May Dane Tual al Ker WIL Ansielanit Recnetirlos III Uli State Adepartiedit Tadir Odin Botetary Femertow Elvekion Columba

Last Jenks Meeting Report and Naval Update

A fragment notes Crutevis in Was and mentions a rare AL denks before Hale ages. It reports J. A. filing teon cred WH Rape 10M and Washington dispatches about Admiral Sehles and the navy department. The Newark flag ship and Saydaiwa station are referenced with Contingent command details.

Crutevis Jouke Krebe J. A Washington, New Sehles Hur Nawr Department Saydaiwa Solneo Was Ile United Newark

Death of Kalnweiler Inventor of Tie Cork Milling Device

New York obituary notes the death of David Kalnweiler, inventor of a cork milling machine for ties. He came to prominence in the late 19th century, accumulated wealth in Wilmington, lost it in the Civil War era, and earned recognition for his cork based machinery and innovations in cord trade. The piece recounts his journey from business success to decline and final years.

New Yorks David Kalaiwelles Mas Baetite Weiler Haverk Kalwweller Munters Meint Theete Kalnweiler K Ratinwether

Freedmen's Aid Society Reports Financials and Schools Growth

The Freedmen’s Aid Society met to review finances for the fiscal year and announced expenses exceeding prior year by over 0,000. The conference names ministry leaders for 47 districts and discusses efforts toward Black empowerment versus White resistance. Forty-two schools opened last year with many teachers employed, and overall debt remains a concern as funds are allocated for the upcoming spring term.

Ediniailon Society Jay Btu Anal Simgie Botig

Vornhe poisons Lave Geen troupe details

Washington Novie There Ponies report lists cast members and locations including Origi nil-Apecul Ge and Wi Clb with multiple names such as Jibben Ospethy Jemmie Mines Laverne and Charlee W. Conrad across Burquehanna Laceyville and Ghujwood with a dated reference to Wyoming and Hanan.

Washington Novie Lave Geen Originil Apecul Ge Javkewn Boxquehannna Jibben Ospethy Jemmie Mines Laverne Orianon Weldiniuch Hogleian Sviwunne Protor Burquehanna Loerease Jonn Huffman Laceyville Wyoming Charlee W. Conrad Ghujwood Ausqua Hanan Baf Tay

Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Note

Steamship movements listed for New York on Nov 7 include clearances for the Kieadiuidl to Antwerp via Southampton and the Lahn to Dire Mew via Southampton. Arrivals include the Kins from Naples to New York and a vessel bound for Naples and Cienou. Also listed are sailings from Southampton with the Kaleer Fried rich to Bremen and other Genoa Naples connections.

New York Kieadiuidl Antwerp Bouthampton Lahn Dire Nomadic Liver Jool Gibraltar Kins Naples Cienou Aller Genoa Kaleer Friedrich Bremen

The Nero at Nagasaki

The United States auxiliary collier Neorg arrived at this port after its fire in Chinese waters. Previously reported to be bound for San Francisco, it had 500 tons of cargo unloaded, and the ship will be repaired here before proceeding.

Negueak Japan United States Auxiliary Neorg Francisco

Murder Mystery at Cleveland Box Factory Fire

Body of a well dressed man found among smoldering debris after a fire at a Main Street box factory. Police report two bullet wounds and no weapon found. Witnesses heard five to six shots. theory suggests staged murder with arson to conceal identity. Local investigators probe marital motive as cause.

Cleveland Main Street

Supreme Court Opinions on Death Sentence and Bank Case

The Supreme Court issues include a death sentence reversal in a Cheertey County case due to improper sentencing questions. Justice Dean also delivers an opinion in the Exchange National Bank matter, finding misdelivery of funds endangered depositors and ordering delivery of misdelivered packages and securities.

Pittsburg Criminal Court Cheertey Counly Preston Meath Jyustice Dean Comm Exchange National Dink Veren Buffedboys Loan and Trust Company Phiadelphia Elon Teilel Company Justicee Dea Iso Bcwiise

Mohegan Victims and Transfer of Remains

Report of Mohegan victims from New York and naval shipboard losses with remains identified as King of Sannnehet and others. Arrangements with authorities for interment of the deceased and transfer of bodies to their respective relatives in various places.

New York Patti Sannnehet Mrs. Welles Tnietedy Gi Piilie Recht Stortford Dhietin Anther Elie Moudeitle Sophia O

Swallow Campaigns Near Nebr Election

Reported text discusses gas weather tomorrow and an unclear note on Republican and Democratic candidates for congress. Mentions several cities and parties with vague references to a felonious matter and voter actions.

Lireoin Jwol Loin

Philippines policy sparks fight over American peace plan

The Daily Mull urges the American public to back retention of the Philippines arguing that failure to do so risks world peace. It warns that opposition could lead to a scramble for dominion and endanger global stability.

London Philippines

Camp Sites for Troops Selected Near Havana

Col Hecker and Col Lee, sent to Cuba to pick camp sites for the occupation army, have reported to President McKinley and Secretary Alger. The main garrison will be near Havana with two camps south of the city and near a water aqueduct, at about ten feet above sea level, to avoid fever. A dock project near the site will receive transports and provide water supply, employing soldiers in construction.

Boynton William Cuthbertson Uwlineers Cavalry Chickamauga Henry L. Turner Winele Chickampauga Tampa Siboney Geren Reynolls Porto Hico Dave Santi Shafter Turner Conelileribls Havana Washington Olonel Hecker Lee Cuba Alger Hecker Mill Verhalics Alwer Herker Board Marione Bankeya del Sur Calisto Chirola Bartolome Miso

Cubans Adrift Report From New York Harbor

A fragmentary dispatch describes Cuban refugees adrift in New York, detailing a large number of penniless men on the streets. It notes a plan to remove them by boat, and mentions relief efforts by American authorities and a Junta discussion on who would manage the group.

Unclear OCR text fragment brief notes

A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and committees with compensation claims and governance roles but lacks clear events or dates. Entities include Geo Pte groves, Dudley, and Pes Pavia MTs, with references to ministers and committees in a confusing political context.

Viti Pera Pieteued Dudley Pes Pavia Mts

Placeholder headline not available

Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations and events but lacks coherent story or identifiable names, dates, or clear outcome. Unable to determine a specific news item from the garbled input.

Weather Forecast for Washington State Tuesday Update

Forecast shows warmer conditions with breezy winds across regions. Some areas may experience light showers with higher temperatures into the afternoon and evening.

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