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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1899

Page

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Capture of 200 Rebels in Night Coup Near Capas

Cap t Leonhuuser surprised 200 insurgents at Capas on Nov 18 during a night march from O Donnell. seized 200 fighters along with arms, 10 000 rounds, and four tons of subsistence. One Filipino dead, no American casualties.

Leonhacuser Capas Manilla Dagupan Aguinalto Lawton Manila Leonhiuser O'Donnell Capa Theois Maniio General MacArthur San Jose Young Samuel Mo Bwihrert Third Cavalry Pozorrublo Northesset Nagapan Wigert Minewiet Tayue Road Etare Givanece Paseo Agulne Aldose Ceneral Lawton Luna Nueva Vimenva Novlek Atunita Ons MacArthur Americana Zrmabiles San Miguel de Camilong Panique Manttatirom Mangolaron Unayambane MacArthur le Durban Fourth Cavalry Conte Mttoy Annahoo Imus Bous Annabas Tayvambang Amer

Emperor and Empress of Germany Visit Windsor

The Emperor and Empress arrive in Windsor at 1.45 pm with heavy crowds and German and British royals greeting them. Queen Victoria hosts, the couple inspect the guard, stroll Windsor Park, and plan a banquet with St George’s Messenger Choate as guest. German papers call it a family visit with no political aim.

Windsor Germany Prince of Wales Duke of Cambridge Duke of York Castle Queen Victoria Victoria Duke of Consaught Windsor Park St. George Ial United States Choate London

Reverend Nathan Swichton Dies in Tunkhantioek at 84

The clergyman Reverend Nathan Swichton, aged 84, died at his home in Tunkhantioek. He allegedly performed a marriage between Jan Gould and Mrs. Farah Angell of Champlain, N. Y. The elderly pastor led a quiet life and avoided public notoriety.

Tunkhantioek Nathan Swichton Jan Gould Farah Angell Champlain Angell Gould

Navy issues order for Chicago voyage to South Atlantic waters

The navy department released a statement to Rear Admiral Schley saying the Chicago will proceed to South Atlantic waters touching for provisions at Rio de Janeiro and other ports as necessary. It orders prompt repairs and special attention to work aboard the ship Wilmington.

Washington Navy Department Helal Kegt Schley Chicago

Vice President Hobart Improves Steadily After Sleep

Paterson N J Nov 2 The Vice President Hobart showed a more favorable day today than initially feared. He became more cheerful in the afternoon after a few hours rest and his condition was described as holding his own by Hobart Tut tle the vice president's brother in law.

Paterson N. J Hobart Moore Hobart Tuttle

Steamship Arrivals and Clearances in New York Port

Arrivals include the Manton from Rotterdam and Ameria bound for New York. Steamships Saale and Friesland cleared to Bremen and Antwerp from New York, with Rotterdam and Friesland noted as arrivals from New York and Rotterdam.

New York Manton Rotterdam Saale Bremen Southampton Liverpool Ameria Antwerp Friesland

Disastrous prospects for Democrats at Chicago meeting

The Democratic national executive committee in Chicago discussed organization and campaign strategy with National Chairman J. K. Jones presiding. Talks centered on high prices, antitrust efforts, free silver, and possible leadership changes led by W. H. Harvey at the bureau, with plans to hold the national convention as early as April or May and to mount a broad anti-trust campaign.

Chicago Democratic National Executive Committee J. K. Jones Sherman House Wee Washington Jones Charlee Walsh Auld W. H. Harvey William Sulzer New York James F. Minturnot Jersey Pettignow South Dakota Charles A. Towne Duluth Arkaninga Charles A. Waleh Iowa J. G. Johnson Karsas D. H. Clayton Mabama Thomas Gahan Tynols J. G. Shankiln Indiana D. J. Campin Michigan W. H. Thompson Nebraska T. D. O'Brien Minnesota Norman EB. Mack Buffalo George Fred Williams Massachusetts Chaiman W. J. Stone Missouri Oteiders L. Thvsing Minyvesota B.D. Shively South Bend Ind W. D. Davis Allen W. Clark J. F. van Broglia Indianapolis John P. Altveld Senator Jones Harrison Sulzer Dlinois Milwaukee Executive Committee Kansas City Cluis Hous Congress Finais

Lehigh Valley Rail buys New York Lighterage assets

Report from Port Amboy New Jersey states the Lehigh Valley Railroad company has agreed to purchase the entire fleet and business of the New York Lighterage and Transportation company for 700000 dollars. Formal transfer to be completed December 1 with Motuga Nehiers and barges included.

New York Porth Amboy N. J Lehleh Valley Railroad Company New York Lighterage and Transportation Company

French Lawmakers Debate Red Flags in Nation’s Ceremony

In Paris the chamber of deputies discussed the display of red flags at the Place de la Nation unveiling of the republic statue. M. Alcot questioned government authorization while Loubet and Premier Waldeck Rousseau defended restraint as crowds cheered. The vote on the order of the day passed 29 to 20.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Alcot Place de la Nation M. Loubet M. Waldeck- Rousseau Reggiment Req MM. Walidectk- Rouseean

Return of James Edwards Ends in Reconciling Tale

James Edwards, long absent from Philadelphia, returns from Denver to learn his wife Belle Fickman had divorced him years earlier and remarried. He had written without replies, learned his letters were undelivered, and only after years apart did the pair meet briefly before he departs again for Denver.

James Edwards Philadelphia Denver Conto Edwards Belle Fickman Slick- Tin New York Salina San Francisco Fidwards

Molineux Trial Adds Three Jurors in New York Case

Three more jurors were chosen for the Reland B. Molineux murder trial in New York as seven jurors are now seated. Lyman Foster a public lighter Malcolm G. Foster a manufacturing chemist and Morris A. Bravde a blank book manufacturer were accepted. Prosecution and defense expect a full panel this week and a strong start to the hearing.

New York Reland B. Molineux Fate J. Adams Lyman &. Foster Malcolm G. Foster Morris A. Bravde Ceborne Bartow

Transfer of Dewey Property Through Secretary to Wife

A formal conveyance dated November 27 transfers from Admiral George Dewey to Mrs. Mildred Dewey, his wife, of property at 1747 Rhode Island Avenue, presented to the admiral by popular subscription. John W. Crawford, the admiral's secretary, facilitated the transfer from the initial deed to Mrs. Dewey.

Washington Admiral George Dewey Mildred Dewey Mhode Island Avenue John W. Crawford Crawford

Lieut Hall of Lawrence Files Charge Against Colonel Metewlf

Lieut Hall of Lawrence says Colonel Metewlf, recently breveted brigadier general for gallantry in the Philippines, shot an unarmed Filipina prisoner on February 1. He attaches affidavits from Private Murphy of the Twentieth Kansas and Lieutenant Forgiven of the Thirty-seventh Infantry to support the accusation.

Hall Topeka Kae Ney Lletenant Hall Lawrente Twentieto Kansas Regiment

Incomplete OCR Listing of Names and Places

A fragmented OCR readout lists names and locations such as Washington Nov 22 Poustons Orte inal Orville H Lamereaux Old Forge Tackawaonna Increase Charles EB Btorres Leroy Broadford taxi Re iste Knus Johnson Monroetown Dri ford 7 with no clear event or context. The text appears as a ragged string of personal names and places lacking narrative structure or dates.

Washington Poustons Orteinal Orville H. Lamereaux Old Forge Tackawaonna Increase Charles EB Btorres Leroy Broadford Taxi Reiste Knus Johnson Monroetown Driford

Deaths of a Day in Various Cities

The London obituary notes Lady Salisbury dying at Hnnheld house after a brief illness. Silvanie H. Sweet former state engineer dies at Central Square Osween county aged 89. Monaleneue Bauer administrator of the Diocese of MM Cloud dies at St Raphael's hospital aged 67 from diabetes. Captain J J Evand president of the Mississippi Railroad Commission dies at his Aberdeen home aged 58. he served as state treasurer from 1868 to 186?

AyTuciie Silvanie H. Sweet Central Square Osween County Cloud Minn Monaleneue Bauer Mississippi Railroad Commission Aberdeen Evans

Mitchell Will Order A Strike In Anthracite Regions

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers stated indications point to a strike order against Susquehanna Coal Company workers in Nanticoke Pennsylvania and related mines at the start of winter unless union demands are met. He will not waver from his stance as negotiations proceed.

Nanticoke Indianapolis John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Susquehanna Coal Company

Desperate Battle Near Ladysmith Captures Rebels

Two hundred Filipino rebels were captured in a fierce clash described as a general desperate battle at Ladysmith. The report notes ongoing unrest and strategic stakes in the region as U.S. and allied forces engage.

Ladysmith

Wheeler Renounces Return to Congress in Manila

General Wheeler states he will not return for Congress and mails a letter to President McKinley to forward to the House. He says a resolu tion affirming U S sovereignty in the Philippines would save soldiers and Filipinos, avert famine and desolation, and avoid huge costs. In Mindanao, the Cotabato people seek American government and ask General Otis to send troops after Aguinaldo officials tax abuses. they report the Dato publicly beheaded several officials to stop excess taxes.

Manila Wheeler Congress McKinley House of Representatives Associated Press United States Philippines Aguinaldo Cotta Bato Mindanao Otis

UMW Threatens Southwest Mine Shutdown Over Labor Disputes

President Mitchell warns Missouri Pacific and other rail linked mines that all operations employing union labor in Missouri Kansas Texas Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain will shut down unless a conference is agreed and terms of settlement reached. He cites potential widespread impact on anthracite and regional fuel supplies.

Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas Texas Cotton Belt Iron Mountain Arkansas Southwest Morria Williams Susquehanna Company Mitchell United Mine Workers Southwestern Southwestern Fuel and Improvement Company Missouri Pacific Fuel Company St. Louis Kansans Tron Mountain Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Susquehanna John Mitchel Poston Knights of Labor United Miners Eknights of Labor John Flannery Trade Journal Pittsburg United Uinera Itis Seab Old American Railway Union Debs Connelly International Typographical Union Gompers Federation of Labor Donnelly Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna Coal Company Willams Shamokin Williamstown Nanticoke

Conference of Baptists and Trade Board Talk Water Rates

Local meeting notes show the Conference of Baptists and the Local Board of Trade discussing water rates amid community concerns. The report highlights rate structures and customer impacts.

Board of Trade Weat Scranton Suburban

Eighth Ward Caucus Nominates Local Republican Tickets

In the Eighth ward Republican caucus W O Millar was renominated for alderman PF W Zigleman renominated for common council and C Ferber named for school controller The process was harmonious with nominations by acclamation District caucuses followed naming Joyce Pied Durr and others as election officials Millar Ferber and Zigleman seek re election and Ferber is slated as school controller The piece lauds Millar as long serving magistrate and notes Zigleman as a council leader.

Millar W. OS. Millar PF. W. Zizleman Common Council Co. C. Ferber Prod Durr Vigilance Committee Hubert Black Buat Fin W. A. Thauts Judea Hieratio Keller Robert Mack Register of Voters Walter BE Hashim Fred Durr Firet W. A. Raul Robert Black Alderman Millar Ehighth W. 4Igleman Ferber

Boy’s Frightful Death In Factory Wheel

Andrew Solack 22, a Polish Indian, died after being entangled in rotating machinery at Meadow Brook washway where he worked. Workmates first learned of the accident from his terrified cry as he was pulled into the rolls. The body was removed to his parents’ home at 297 Palm Street. Coroner Roberta notified by Mine Tnepedor Prytherch.

Andrew Solack Meadow Brook Palm Street Tnepedor Prytherch Roberta

Gunning Accident Claims Local Hunter

Richard Wams of Mahanoy City was hunting in the mountains when an accidental firearm discharge killed him about thirty minutes later. The incident occurred in November on the local hillside and is being investigated by authorities.

Mahanoy City Richard Waams

Boers’ Heavy Losses Reported Near Ladysmith

dispatches from Ladysmith detail battles on November 15 and 16 with heavy Boer casualties and many taken prisoner. British relief efforts near Estcourt face stiff Boer resistance as Generals Clery and Joubert maneuver, while looting and tactical shifts shape the Natal front.

Fores Joubert Estcourt London Eestcourt Ladysmith South Africa Jx Gall Clery Willow Grange Thorneycroft Clery Ie Kimberley Jesus Bloemfontely Enald General Oronje Puller General Methuen Oracae River South Orange River Multer Kuruman Uiev Cane Orange Free Boat Standard Court Bethuen Pantrota Mood River Lacremith Natal

Weather forecast for Worthington and nearby Pennsylvania

Forecast calls for fresh northwesterly winds turning variable. Warmer with likely rain by Wednesday.

Worthington Tureday Pennsylvania

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Ening Bayambang Tartace Zambales Major Ortiz Alejandro Ortiaz Amico Bengast Camitia Gilmore Cavite Charleston Luzon Wall Cowles Tmua Perez Das Marinas Mariano Trias Sales Calahbama Laguna Rev. Leighton Mr. Hobart Harvey Valley Company Tuga Enoch Arden Molineux Bowen Dewey Pennsylvania Pensions Lady Salisbury Hnnheld House Northeastern Financial and Commercial Inga Ellaworth and Eben Guesaed Amira Conference of Baptists Eighth Ward F. W. Zizelman CG. Ferber Waeherv Africa
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