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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1899

Page

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Retreat and Fighting Near San Fabian Amid Aguinaldo Push

Manila reports describe General Wheaton’s expedition landing at Linguyan and San Fabian amid heavy surf and fierce insurgent fire. U.S. forces routed Filipinos near Dagupan, captured prisoners, and pursued retreating bands as Aguinaldo reportedly seeks a yacht in the Sib Subic river.

Manila San Fabian Tieslay Shafter Dalquiri Princeton Bennlarton Wihenton Knox Prince Team Sheridan Kennington Helena Calin Manna Arial Benta Crouite Twenty-third Infantry Captain Buck Puck Perce Patstons Wheaton Ai Ohare Howland Cideman Biles Shield Twenty Third Dagupan Shields Geveral Aguinaldo Longapo Subic Major Logan Santo Tomas San Jacinto Marsh Magdalena Parupan Tarlac General Wheaton Oregon Hong Kong Chenoweth Davis van Horne Bradford Seventeenth Regiment Mabataen Argenta San Fabian Lingayin Lawton MacArthur San Isidro Ban Teitre Young Angeles Bamban Bell Sawkina

Cabinet meeting in Washington discusses Cuba Cuba policy postal unity and bond plans

The November cabinet session lasted about three hours. Officials said the question of appointing a civil governor for Cuba was not raised. They reviewed election results as an endorsement of administration policy and discussed establishing domestic postage in the Philippines similar to Puerto Rico and Cuba. Master General Smith reviewed postal unity and pledged a thorough report at a future intercabinet meeting. The bond purchase issue dominated the hour long discussion with Secretary Gates explaining the situation and officials indicating no purchase for now. There was consideration of refunding four and a half percent long term bonds at two percent interest, requiring congressional authorization, though no decision was announced.

Washington Cuba Philippines Porto Rico Smith Acum Inter Cabinet United States Gate Pohiluethon Treasury

London Auction Opens War Fund Subscriptions

Journal notes the start of subscriptions for the war fund in London with a total of 1,721 pounds raised. It details allocations including 2 004 pounds at six months and 1,000,000 pounds at months, with average sale percentages of 3 pounds 9d for six months and 1 pound 6d for twelve months bills.

London War Fund

Manila court says soldiers may avoid death sentence

Four soldiers condemned to death at Manila face possible reprieve after discovery of irregularities in court martial proceedings. Corrections are expected in Manila, potentially altering the death penalty outcome.

Troop Ship Sails From Queenstown

Crowds witnessed the departure of the Varian troop ship from Queenstown to Cane carrying the Connaught Rangers First Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers and others with over £40 men and stores aboard. The ceremony drew cheers from onlookers.

London Queenstown Connaught Rangers Royal Dublin Pusileers

Cigarmakers Strike at Mona & Co. Factory

One hundred forty workers at the B, KH, Mona & Co cigar factory struck over a new order that increased work without higher pay. They marched to a nearby factory where most were hired on the spot and the strike is expected to end once arrangements are fixed.

Lanewater B, KH

United States Pressures Alliances at Porto Cabello

United States minister Loomis asks foreign cruisers at Porto Cabello to act in unison to stop General Antonio Paredes from bombarding the port. British, French, German, Dutch and American captains plan joint action while Paredes remains defiant and resists any surrender proposal.

United States Loomis Paredes Innocent Pervons Legation French Sisters of Charity Puerto Cabello Venezuela W. W. Russell Mr. Russell Castro

Kentucky returns tally disputed in early election count

Louisville crowds witness the official ballot count with Republicans leading in Louisville and Jefferson County by about 3,000. Democrats claim Goebel will win by 5,000, Republicans pin Taylor at 4,400, and reports from Bardstown suggest a technical error may shift Goebel’s Nelson County plurality to 1,886 while Bardstown cites Goebel 1,958 and Taylor 1,198.

Louisville Court House Louleville Jefferson County Louieville Democrate Goebel Himee'f Taylor the Times Der London A. W. Young Democratic Campsliea Committee Parbourville Knox County Clay Liaureslie County State Election Board Frankfort Bardstown Gorbel Nelson County W. FP W. &. Taylor New Hope W. & Taylor William P. Taylor

Davis Monument Move Promoted by United Daughters

Richmond officials report Hon J Taylor Ellison presented a plan from the United Confederate Veterans asking the United Daughters of the Confederacy to assume responsibility for building a Jefferson Davis memorial. The cornerstone will be laid in Monroe Park, with about 240000 dollars in funds held by the association and camps.

Richmond J. Taylor Elimon Jefferson Davie Monument Association United Daughters of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans United Daughters Jefferson Davis Ellison Monroe Park Davis

Explosion at Herminia Injures Two Men

An afterdamp explosion at Herminia left Harry Walker and Sol Hurst badly hurt and unconscious for hours. They are not expected to die and recovery is hoped for.

Greensburyg Herminia Harry Walker Sol Hurst Noth

Rise in Prices Noted in Dun's Review of Trade

New York Nov 10 J G Dun Co Weekly Review of Trade notes a rise in cotton to 7.1 cents, about 20 cents higher than a year ago, wool up about 10 percent, and pig iron at 25 dollars for anthracite No 1 the highest since January 1894. Iron contracts, ply, leather and shoes show gains while wheat and corn activity varies with export declines and a drop in foreign demand.

New York J. G. Dun & Co Fitzaburg Iran Philadelphia Mutthure Chicago United States Canada

Agricultural Yield Averages Shift Across States

Washington reports the November agriculture statistician’s outlook shows corn yields averaging 252 bushels per acre in preliminary returns. Buckwheat and potato yields are down or up in various states with notable gains in hay and wheat prospects expected by December 10. PMID: None.

Washington Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Tllinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska New York Santi Dakoata

Choate at Edinburgh Toasts Bond Between Nations

United States ambassador W. Joseph Choate was guest of honor at the Walter fruit club banquet in Edinburgh. Sir Herbert Maxwell praised Anglo American friendship while Andrew Lang and others lauded shared culture and Sir Walter Scott as the crowd applauded the address and toast.

Edinburgh Joseph H. Choate United States Walter Fruit Club Sir Herbert Maxwell England America Choatenau Lord Salisbury Atlantic Walter Scott Andrew Lang

Railroads Offer One Cent Per Mile Pass-Through to Philadelphia Exposition

In Philadelphia November a coalition of lines including the Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Philadelphia and Reading and Lehigh Valley announce an unprecedented rate of one cent per mile for travel to Philadelphia and Reading for Pennsylvania Day at the international exposition. Tickets go on sale November 1 and are valid through November 37, covering all points west of Harrisburg and Sunbury.

Philiadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Maltimore and Ohio Philadelpha and Reading Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Pennsylvania Harrieburg Sunbury

Sullivan Bernastein Fight Ends In Draw At Club

New York reports a closely contested boxing bout between Dave Sullivan and Joe Bernastein at a Broadway athletic club ending in a draw. Both fighters exchanged hard punches with neither gaining a decisive edge.

New York Dave Sullivan Joe Bernastein Is Broudway Athlete Club

Election trouble in Philadelphia exposed by Washington witnesses

Five men all residents of Washington, D C, were held for court on charges of repeating impersonating election officers and fraud. Kirkland, employed by a newspaper, acted as principal witness with bail set at $1,000. others at $1,800 total. Notable Republicans and a Washington police lieutenant implicated.

Philadelphia Washington D. C John F. Shuehan R. M. Drinkett William Cook Harry Mc. Coahbe George Kirkland Samuel Salter Joreph G. Rogers Cniral Rogers Kirkland Marty Salter John Silverman Witrose Salt Clerence McCabe Cook K. FL Yankin Silverman Witneas Kirk Eaid Institution T. M. Johnson Hoe Polla Rogers He William Tramilton Ihnese Postales Tt. M. Johnson Newanaper Wickland Thievely

The Adams Affair.

Coroner Inquires Into Joseph Zelinski's Death. Local-Exciting Incidents at Old Forge. Official Footings of Tuesday's Election. Live Thunderin News and regional updates cover the week with weather hints and political notes.

Old Forge Tidewater Joseph Zelinski Adams Tndherrin

McCormick's Crimes and Court Turmoil Across Cities

Cumberland Maryland reports Judeoe Boyd's verdict finding George H McCormick not guilty of criminal assault on Rose Polk causing a near suicide attempt by Polk who was restrained by her sisters Betella Robinson and Mia McCormick. Nearby, a New York appellate court weighs a special jury motion in the Molineux murder case. Greensburg Nevada notes mangled railroad track killings, with one unidentified man and William Cahose of New York among the two dead.

Cumberland Judeoe Boyd George H. McCormicek Rullty Rose Polk Frostburg Court House Washington Street Wills Creek Cobn Mia McCormick Stensister Betella Robinson McCormick Miss Robinson New York Supreme Court Roland B. Molineux Kate 2. Adams le Bartier Greensburg Nev Pentasylvania Latroby Freleht William Cahose

Oil firm’s reach questioned in Canada testimony

Andrew Cull of Montreal told the Industrial Commission that Standard Oil holds a Canadian refining monopoly and controls rail rates and distribution. He cited lower freight charges on Canadian oil, doubled through rates on shipments from America, and a high profit margin from local refiners. He alleged rebates but had no proof, noting consolidation raised oil prices.

Washington Industrial Commission Andrew Ti, Cull Montreal Canada Cull Standard Ol Company Dominion Standard St. Johne Mr. Livingston Tle Cannas United Sisters Canora Tiny Standard Company

Cramps Strikers Arrested in Philadelphia Rioting Case

Three Cramps shipyard workers and union officials were arrested in Philadelphia on riot charges after they refused police orders to move from the yard gate. Strikers Hugh Boyd Thomas Wilson and Joe Melon faced 2000 bail each. yard superintendent Harry Mull later surrendered on assault charges with 400 bail.

Philadelphia Atviking Cramps John J. Kees Gon International Association of Machinists Frederick Conselman Machinista’ Organization Hugh Boyd Thomas Wilson Joe Melon Cromp Harry Mull Hugh Hoyd Mr. Mull Ing Hoyd

Extent of the Gold Belt Reported By Colonel Sheafo

Seattle dispatch says Colonel Sheafo reports the cold belt of the Nome district extending from the Bering Sea into Siberia is dangerous. A reputable mining expert backs the claim, noting no doubt of its truth.

Seattle Co. M. Sheafo Cape Nome Gerous Behring Sea Siberia Shenfo

Ex-Convict Wright Hanged for Farmier Adams Killing

In Shippenaville Texas on November 14 Thomas Wright an ex convict was hanged for killing John Adams a farmer The defendant believed Adams caused his imprisonment and subsequent penitentiary sentence

Shippenaville Texas Thomas Wright John Adams

Lipton’s yacht Erin sails toward Fayal towing Shamrock

Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, which departed New York on November 2, reached Fayal on November 10 and was towing the Shamrock. The sighting marks a notable leg in Lipton's voyage as the pair head toward European waters.

British War Office Reports Boer Offensive and White's Position

London reports from General Duyllor and General White describe ongoing long range bombardment at Cape Town area. Entrenchments strengthen, provisions ample, and refugees moving as Boer attack plans loom with reinforcements arriving at Cape Town and Durban.

White London British War Office Duylor Cape Town Tranavaal Ladysmith Gale Royal Engineere Maor South Africa

Missing Portland bookkeeper linked to large bank loss

Edward P. Deering, cashier and bookkeeper for Woodbury & Moulton, vanished since Sunday. He reportedly left for Beeton at noon that day and has not been found despite searches. The failed bank’s assets exceed $500,000 and no formal audit has been done.

Portland Edward P. Deering Woodbury & Moulton Aince Muet Sundae Beeton Arava Ld

Transatlantic Passenger List Scrambled by OCR

In New York on November 1 a mixed list shows names like Cieareht Imbria and Flora with ports including Liverpool Amsterdam Motterdiams and Bhaogtverg, noting arrivals and sailings such as La Touraine to New York and Taurie to New York and Hamburg from Setorla. The fragmentary OCR creates unclear details about passenger origins and destinations.

New York Cieareht

London Mobilization Orders for Supplementary Division

Lord Wolseley announced orders for mobilizing the necessary reserves for the supplementary division. The men will join between November 18 and November 2, with recruitment invited this evening in London.

London Lord Wolseley

Weather Forecast for Workington November Update

For Buirdedau eastern Penne vanla Retn late Saturday and Saturday night, rain followed by fair and cooler Sunday. Easterly winds.

Workington Buiurdeau Pennevanla

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West Mabalncat Linguyan Bonington Polen Calan Samer Fife San Jose Cavantusa Twenty-second Regiment Palinagoe Porto Cabello Kentucky Virginia W. F. Kautz Pittsburg Kaute General Eastern Corton Port Railway Pitteburg Cotton Delt Company Dun's Review OF Trade Agricultural Report Choate Sir Walter Beott Club Kirkiland Fr'dence AEWS the Wilett of Aguinalde Eatimate Standard Oil Company Loci Scranton Suburban M’cormick Andrew B. Call Col. Sheafo Behring Ean General Joubert Troslin Castle Moor Durban Natal Buller Orange Free State Transvaal Ladeemith Ti Ja Preteria Potter Naitat Garrigan Teik
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