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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1898

Page

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Wreck on the Grand Trunk Kills Dozens in Ontario Crash

A Grand Trunk express bound for Toronto crashed into a moving freight near Murray Hill crossing two miles west of Trenton at 3.90. Twelve killed and many more injured as cars were smashed. Names include engineers Brady and McDonald and several Russian passengers among the dead. a misplaced switch caused the collision on single track between Belleville and Murray Hill.

Trenton Cnl Grand Trunk Toronto Murray Will Crossing William Linness Charles Goodchild John Casey Nelleville William Brady Montreal Express Belleville John MacDonald Boelleville Meerie C. Kein Russia George Hafrrich Husain Katrine Harrich Montreal Murray Bill Murray Hill Theilas Ivank Alex Toopshin Wehe Ingurins Anil Almient Mesenaers Telleville

Carlists poised for uprising after peace accord

London dispatch cites Madrid sources predicting a formidable Carlist rising within a month of a peace treaty. Wealthy Carlist families reportedly insure property against war risks while a large loan has been secured in London and Paris, signaling readiness and funds for confrontation.

London Madrid the Pally Mall Cartier Spain Dov Curios Paris

Magee Denies Report Of Deal With Quay In Pittsburgh

Senator Magee denies circulating claims of a deal with Quay promising to audit state government workers in exchange for supporting the state ticket. He says there is not a shadow of truth and reiterates support for the Republican ticket as a duty to the party and national administration.

Pittsburg L. Magne Quay Magne Magee Martin Siti Thepublican

Beavers Report On Camp Thomas Hospital Shortages

Dr William G Weaver of the Ninth Pennsylvania volunteers testified before the war commission detailing typhoid outbreaks at Camp Thomas from June 1 to August 20 with about 600 cases and many deaths. He cited drug shortages, scarce quinine, and inadequate hospital space, plus overwork and polluted water from Chickamauga Creek. Governor Beaver criticized Colonel Lee for hospital tent issues, while Weaver noted surgeons were overworked and hospital supplies came from citizens.

Washington William G. Weaver Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers War Commission Camp Thomas Ime Weaver Chick- Ntmurh Creek Lee Mesa Beaver Lie Werner Wiles Citzens Pennsylvania

Second Section of Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers Arrives

Troops of Company D from the Thirteenth regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers reach Augusta after a long rail journey. A wheel on the car carrying the company broke near Hamner NX, but the party was unharmed and redistributed to other cars. The group notes the warm climate and expresses relief at reaching a warmer area.

Augusta Pennsylvinito Volunteur Infantry Hamner Tontaht

Boston Anti Imperialists Conference Aims to Form Public Alliance

In Boston a conference of well known anti imperialists is planned within days. Invitations are sent as talks point to forming a popular or regional organization in London for protesting the seizure of Apwalin's conypered posogsong by the United States. The event is called by a joint committee of groups including the Fanuell hallant and the Imperiatist morting with Inet Juno and the Mombiehvecite Rofornm club.

Hoetang Nov Boston Lowten Apwalin Fanuell Hallant Imperiatist Morting Inet Juno Mombiehvecite Rofornm Club

World News Fragment Conveys Patchy Arrivals List

Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including New York Southampton Rotterdam and Noordhind with scattered arrivals and people such as Kaleo Wilhelm der Grover Beeman Genoawind Nooypeley and Alite wern-Arrived. The text resembles a travel or shipping update with unclear dates and destinations.

New York Now

Pepper Murder Trial Opens in Montrose Est. Susie Graham Linked

In Montrose on November 14 a Pepper murder trial began with a full jury of twelve. District Attorney Ainey outlined the case against J James Fagan, aided by A A McCollum. T J Davies defends. The trial centers on Susie Graham alleged to be the woman in scarlet and her possible role in the October 1907 killing of Andrew Jackson Pepper at his Rush village home.

Susie Graham Beranton Tribune Montrose Pepper Hiram Ball D. Allison Brown Williston Chamberlain John J. Wallace Albert Hilburn Gardner J. Lewis Johnnay Tuxon Philander K. Bongon Clarence J. Shey Andrew Faucher Warren J. Tingley Fred Siston Rush Susquehanna County Andrew Jackson Pepper Mr. Pepper Sally Pepper Popper Bleehull Bally Pepper Justice of the Peace Abraham Carter Willian Dbb Atmey Wylauning Lizzie le Kalb Graham Bush Township Jackson Pepper Anyren Ragen Susquehanna Hinghamton Wizely Bush Crahan Kinke Fagan Cornelius Wells Wing Lee Mineral Springs Ainey J. James Eagen Clifton Hickok Peover Howe and Hart George Granger Itash Grangerville Woeleck Oliver Wilbur Penner Pepper Lyim George L. Pickett Wilbur Olver Wilbur Canger McCollum Mr. Wilbur Peppers Willur Selden Munger

War rumor surrounds American fleet bound for Europe

In Laniton New, rumors circulate Tuesday that the American fleet may be prepared for a renewed home front conflict. The Dudley Graphic notes mobilization and heightened activity as tensions rise amid reported Chinese opposition and shifting naval readiness.

Laniton New Sertenioy Europe Eniamd Jenin- Divecwlell Ohreles Dudley Graphic Boonie Tree Chinary

Coal Strikers Win Wage Agreement After Settlement Talks

Chicago-Virden Coal Company agrees to wage scale concessions ending long running strike disputes. Hand labor 44 cents and machine work 38 3 for miners. Conference attended by United Mine Workers leaders and Illinois Mine Workers union officials. Agreement covers aero workers and strikes, with hoped peaceful resolution on all terms.

Chicago Chicago-Virden Coal Company Wien Cense Company Ulame Lowellis Mitchell United Mine Wobbery Amarteas Preshivent Hunter Van Tiinois Mine Workers’ Union Cahill bin B Bucks Gant Mangwer Lukinse Houl Company Wntil Fite Aero Workers Loucks

Hartrant Statue Unveiling Planned After IRA Meeting

In Kerrishure this evening the Hartrant communion held an IRA meeting during which the statue of General John Hartrantt in Capitol Park was accepted. The statue is to be unveiled with elaborate ceremonies next spring.

Kerrishure Hartrant John Hartrantt Copitol Park

Business Men's Republican League Appeals for Support in Pennsylvania

The Business Men's Republicans league of Pennsylvania claims to back all Republican candidates for the national House. It asserts Quay and his machine corrupt influence harmed the party, cites numerous incumbents defeated or re-elected, and urges lovers of honest government to back a redeemed Republican party.

League House of Representatives Pennsylvania Philadelphia Susinews Men's Republican League of Denneylvania Quay United States Senate Senator Penrose John Wanamaker Vome Tioga Charles Tubbs Mair Chesley Union Benater Quay Senator Quay Beaver Elkin Indiana Navywood Mercoer County Quay Machine Crawford Geunty Houge Montgomery Temeleet Walton Anedirewe Wyllon John Winemaker Wieder Anusploos Sen Business Men's Republican League Republican Party National House of Charles W. Stone Congress McKinley MieHinkel Alewa Veoneylvania Commonwealth

W C T U Elects a President in Minnesota Convention

At St Paul on November 15 the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened with votes cast to elect officers. Anna Shaw and D. Pree were among nominees. Susannah Pry won as recording secretary. The event saw 371 delegates eligible, and Mrs. Tivssie Lavthe Seovel presided as ballots were counted.

St. Paul Minn Woman's Christian Temperance Union Dunham Temple Trust Livell Pennsylvania Congress Francis Josephs Louisiana South Inter Tivssie Lavthe Seovel Minnesota Stevens Eileh Bs A al Hien Chen Bsen Wise Anna Shaw Mia D. Pre Helen Thood Aire Caraline Bell Mara Aln. Stevenson Beowel Mell Mix K. L. Stevenson Anagd Gordon Mie White-Kinney Mra Clark Hochman Misa Marie Brehm A.B. Beniaimin Mary Loulee Brownds Marton Dunham Mrs. Fessenden Mre Lillian M.N. Stovyerns Geeeplines Miele Mall Mise Willard Maine Gordon Televentine Mires OM. Stevens Gnather Dowly Somerset Susannah M.D. Pry Minneso Fry Flotfinao Frances Biennechimp Kentucky Wan Iil Tury Thie Treacurer Vousoust Mas Helen M. Bareker Me Mire MO Datiam Nouliering

Local court notes incident tied to Mohegan Center letter

A woman named Jobin Purdy faces charges for circulating a vial containing a threatening letter sent to survivors at the Mohegan Center. Investigators say the letter implicated others and described a plan to target the facility.

Cavalry Captain Captured and Punished in German Action

A World War era report notes that Cavalry Captain Count Bill Nerd Wernigerode, a municipal captain, was cashiered and sentenced to forty months in prison for fatally striking with his sabre during a clash with Sergeant Hohlenhardt in Rentemberinet Germany.

Strawburg Germany Wernigerode Mayalty Giant Hohlenhardt Rentemberinet

Weather, trials and reports in early morning news

Fair weather with southwest winds dominates the morning. Articles note a railroad wreck in On tark, a Republican league manifesto, the Monttome murder trial, and commentary by Joseph Chamberlain on the French question. Also included are Cuban Porter reports, a hospital meeting, governor’s social notes, a new county building, and Scranton roundups.

Ontark Thusinces Mons Repubican League Monttome Joseph Chamberlain

Spain 18 Obstinate on Philippine Peace Attitude

Madrid reports that Spanish peace commissioners will maintain their stance on the Philippine islands and expect the Tripod Powers to stand with them. The same source says there is complete accord between the government and its peace delegates.

Madrid Peni “Ielal Philippine Islands Bounieh

Bedird Mass Fire Claims Four In Hallway Collapse

Fatal blaze in Bedird Massachusetts last Thursday killed four people including a mother and her child. Authorities say the fire seriously injured several others as responders battled the inferno at the residence.

Bedird Mass Nov Mira Uetase Osothier Mire, Brady

Chamberlain Talks Again On French Question And Peace

At a Liberal Unionist conference in Manchester Joseph Chamberlain set out a clearer stance on Anglo French relations and in particular Fashoda. He urged French politicians to abandon tactics hampering British policy and warned that Newfoundland’s development suffers under French intervention while expressing hope for a future Anglo American understanding to guarantee peace and civilization.

Manchester Joseph Chamberlain United States Chamberlain Fashoda Nile France Globe Newfoundland Ale Cian Herlain

Remains of Col Williams Ship to North

The body of Valonel Williams chief quartermaster was moved from Colon cemetery to La Algehina toboard the steamship Bayttoga for shipment north. Rear Admiral Sampoon General Wale Butler Colonel Cloud and the British consul joined friends and American correspondents in escorting the funeral procession to the wharf. Crowds lined the route as the casket, covered with the flag and stripes, was placed aboard.

Havana Valonel Williams Colon la Algehina Boari Shipmene North Sampoon Generala Wale Butler Colonel Cloud

Cheap Gas At Trenton In Bid To Cut Prices

Trenton residents will get gas at 25 cents per 1000 cubic feet starting tomorrow as the Peoples Gas Improvement Company begins operations led by William L Elkina of Philadelphia. The move follows a price war with the Trenton Des Licht Company which cut its rate to 45 cents. Both firms have been underbidding the other, with the old company lowering its price earlier today.

Washington Wilfred Liaindier Canada Aginny Jatmies Winter Newfoundland Anglo-America Tyrol Commission Air T. Jefferson Coolidge Homton Te Commission Comrmission Ventione Reweheul Tiverton N. A Nev Trenton Rerple People's Gas Improvement Companys William L. Elkina Philadelphia Trenton Des Licht Company Whiel Lew Company Orgonitert Wis Eenia

Fragmentary notice from Pennsylvania paper

Fragment reads as a damaged oblique notice mentioning Frederick A. Wheelock of Factoryville Wyoming St Original widows May EB Wheelock, and a five dollar amount. Details are unclear due to OCR errors and place names mixed with dates.

Washington Nev Frederick A. Wheelock Paoctoryville Wyoming St. Original Witows Wheelock Factoryville

Fragmentary Weather Notice from Early Washington

Fragmented OCR text reports persistent winds and stormy weather in Washington with unclear dates and details. The readable portion mentions strong winds and unsettled skies, but lacks specific times or measurements to determine full forecast.

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