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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1899

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Vice President Hobart Dead After Heart Attack

Garret A Hobart vice president of the United States died at his Paterson home. The death followed a long illness and heart failure. Funeral plans center on the Church of the Redeemer with Cedar Lawn interment. Officials expected to attend include the president, cabinet, and supreme court.

New York Garret A Hobart United States Paterson N. d Hobart Hobwarts Church of the Redeemer Cedar Lawn Hihart Magee McKinley Evans Griges Washington Tollan Pauncefote Count G. de Tcehtervelde Telguwm Count Cassini Mussian Ambassaor Supreme Court Senate House of Representatives Fifth Avenue Hotel Armes Brieht United States Supreme Court Pennsylvania Railroad Juaticn Fuller House of Representativea Fa Henderson Mort McDowell Sharon McDowe Hobhnari Hendricks Indianapolis Henry Cleveland Indianapolia

Anti-Quay Conference Moves Reform Drive

In Philadelphia on November 21 the third anti-Quay Republican conference met at the Motel Stratford. It was secret with no details released. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres of Scranton, a key participant, urged a broad reform movement amid anti Quay sentiment.

Republican State Executive Committee Wetten Republicana Almoats Air Status Quas Fea John Dolzel Filan Public Safety Brown Calvin Wells Pittshore John Vancameker FLA Od Fm A. van Valkenburg ot-Tnsurinc Tambert David Martin Pub- We Hefety Renk M. Titer Phil- Weolphins Liewterant Votres Feranton Hastings Pellefonte Thomas Hoopes West Chester Watres Scranton Philadelphia Republican Party Stratford

Texans Fight the Colored Troops at Rio Grande City

Reports from Laredo Texas state a pitched battle last night at Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City between a company of colored Ninth Cavalry and several hundred citizens. About 3000 shots fired with unknown casualties as women and children fled. Reinforcements men and officials rush to the scene. investigations ordered. troops mobilized from San Antonio Fort Sam Houston and Fort Meade.

Laredo Tex Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City Texas Ninth United States Cavalry Fite Rio Grande City Major Thompson Fort MeInteeh Krag-Jorgensen San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Austin Sayers United States Eli Twenty-fifth Infantry McKibbin

Tragic Runaway Claim at Fedbury Township Farm

Norman Pownall, a prominent Fedrvbury farmer near Christiana, four years old, was killed when a wagon wheel ran over him after horses bolted. The incident occurred in Lanewater Pennsylvania as he attempted to restrain the runaway team.

Lanewater Norman Pownall Fedrvbury Christiana

Youngest Lancaster arsonist convicted at seven years

Walter Tageart, a seven year old colored boy, was found guilty of arson in Lancaster County. On the stand he admitted setting a fire in a wood lot near Providence township for fun, which destroyed a considerable stretch of woodland. He was committed to the House of Refuge.

Lancaster Daincaster Walter ‘Tageart Providence Township House of Refuge

Wupholatory Weavers Press Demands Across Philadelphia Mills

Philadelphia reports that upholstory weavers circulated a few waste claims to employers citywide. Trouble looms as employers post notices of wage advances. The scale takes effect December 1, with roughly 2 percent higher wages promised in advance of current rates.

Philadelphia

California Lithia Mining Company Forms In California

Trenton November 21 The following companion today filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state The California Lithics Mining company capital 600000 to mine and prepare metal and mineral substances including Lithia in California.

Trenton N. J California Lithics Mining Company Capita Lithia California

Malineux Case Starts Second Week In New York Jury Pool

The trial of Roland B. Malineux began its second week in New York as seven jurors were selected for examination with none chosen by adjournment. The proceeding resumes tomorrow.

New York Roland B. Malineux

Navy to bring Maine sailors’ bodies home from Havana

The Navy Department has nearly completed plans to transport the bodies of the 4 sailors from the Maine who are buried in Colon cemetery, Havana, back to the United States for burial.

Washington Navy Department Maine Colon Cemetery Havana

No Change at Ladysmith Dispatches From Cape Town

War office releases two dispatches from General Baller and Colonel Baden-Powell. Reports say MaFek ing and surrounding areas remain with losses on both sides. Ladysmith garrison holds position while Estcourt communications are interrupted and volunteers report quiet conditions with ample supplies.

London War Office Baller Cape Town Clery Moo!river Baden-Powell Mafeking The Daily Mail Pietermarlitzburg Ladysmith Garrigan Hipston

Diver Dies in Philadelphia Club Pool

Philadelphia, Nov 21. JH Greaves of the Philadelphia Athletic Club drowned in the club house swimming pool after entering with companions. He plunged into the shallow area and struck his head on the stone bottom, and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Philadelphia JH. Greaves Philadelphia Athletie Club Greaves

Ex-Town Clerk Charged With Fraudulent Use of Orders

A deputy escorted former Town Clerk John Milla from Franklin Pennsylvania to answer a charge of fraudulent use of town orders totaling $1.40. The alleged crime occurred between February 1 and the date of departure, with Milla later managing an opera house in Franklin before leaving town last spring.

Invens N. Yi John Milla Franklin Milla Gudite Wranklin

Charters Granted in Harrisburg Old City Transit Venture

Among today’s charters is one for the Culfeng Traction Company to operate a line in Old City. Capital is listed as 10, yn.

Harrisburg Culfeng Traction Company Old City

Deaths of a Day in Cartwrithe and Philadelphia

The Princess Marie Amelie of Lein fowen sister of the grand duke of Baden died today in her sixty sixth year in Philadelphia. John Saison aged forty three a tire brick manufacturer of Connelleville Pa died at a hotel here last night of apoplexy.

Marie Amelie of Leinfowen Grand Duke of Baden Philadelphia John Saison Connelleville

Riot at Nanticoke as Polish miners lead crowd attack

In Wilkes-Barre PA the three month old Nanticoke strike turned violent when about 200 women and boys attacked Susquehanna company pump-runners. Foreman Corrigan fired a revolver injuring a boy as deputies and police moved in. Corrigan was arrested for felonious wounding while strike leaders urged calm.

Corrigan Harvey Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke Susquehanna Company Tonkin Omeer A. A. Enke John Pollock Wee Natin Young Pollock Twins Con Tron Teoh Squire Motekia Lkely Sible Mitchell Susotehanna

Station Robbed at Decarmee School Station

Robbers entered the railway station at Decarmee School Pa last night and stole about two hundred revenue stamps an express package containing a ladies coat and a pen t's blevo o. They also took around twenty eight dollars worth of stamps post cards and stamped envelopes. Authorities believe the same group active in the area for six weeks carried out the robbery.

Decarmee School

Corbett Jeffries Fight Scheduled Under Queensberry Rules

New York reports James J. Jeffries and James J. Corbett agreed this afternoon to a twenty five round bout or to a finish if legal, planned for around September 15 under Queensberry rules.

New York James J. Jeffries James J. Corbett

Pensions Upheld and Increased in Local Disputes

In November reports, Albert B. Hathaway and Mary Hathaway of Wells Bradford seek pensions with notices of reateration and increases. Widespread concerns reference widows and named beneficiaries amid estate actions and legal proceedings.

Washington Albert B. Hathaway Wells Bradford Mary L. Hathaway

Weather and news briefs from early morning edition

Weather indicates warmer with showers likely. Obituary notes death of Vice President Ho bart. Civil and civic items include Americans in the Philippines anti Quayties center. Reports of a riot involving women in Nanticoke and local court proceedings.

Hobart Philippines Nanticoke

Transfer of the Dewey Property

Washington November 21 Admiral Dewey's only son George Goodwin Dewey becomes owner of the home presented to the admiral by the people of the United States. Mrs Mildred McLean Dewey transfers all rights to 1747 Rhode Island Avenue to George Goodwin Dewey in a move to ensure orderly succession and avoid disputes. The Dewey home remains the living residence for the Admiral and Mrs Dewey for their lifetimes.

Washington George Goodwin Dewey Admiral Dewey Mildred McLean Dewey Rhoie Island Avenue Georgie Goodwin Dewey Admiral Dewey Associated Press

Stephenson Pleads Guilty in Forgery Case

In Wilkes-Trappe on November 21 George Stephenson admitted forgery in a scheme with Mrs. J A Jones of Parsony. They forged the husband’s name to a mortgage and collected 865, later jailed until sentencing. Mrs. Jones awaits trial with tied motives revealed by Stephenson.

Breck Stephenson Jones Judie Lynch

Bishop Huntington Denounces Miss Anthony Statement

Syracuse dispatch reports Bishop Huntington condemns Miss Anthony's assertion about men. He says the claim is unwarranted and injurious to marriage, morality, and social trust, urging faith and restraint despite the statement's notoriety. In Inland of Mali a separate item notes U S troops of the Forty Seventh Infantry arriving at Mintle via transport Thomas, praised for their appearance.

Syracuse Bishop Huntington Miss Anthonys Molina Mali Forty Seventh United States Infantry Todiey United States Thomas Mintle Ric Francis Grenfell Florian Americeana

Steamship Arrivals and Departures in New York Harbor

Arrived Kaleor Wilhelm Der Grogse Bremen Reonaing ton Antwerp Cymric Liverpool Salted Saale Bremen via Southampton Cleared Westernland Antwerp Majestic Liverpool Bt Leouin Houthampton BScilly Passed Trave New York for Southampton Bremen.

New York Kaleor Wilhelm der Grogse Bremen Reonaington Antwerp Cymric Liverpool Saale Bouthampton Westernland Majestic Georgie Leouin Houthampton

Hart Nominated for Boston Mayor by Republicans

Thomas N Hart won the Republican nomination for mayor of Boston at the party convention, receiving nine votes to Alfred Sanford's unclear tally in a tight contest noted as the session closed.

Boston Thomas N. Hart Alphes Sanford

Americans Pursue Philippine Insurgents Under Lawton

Manila reports General Lawton and General Young aim to trap Aguinaldo’s ministers in the Binguiet mountains. Soldiers suffer hard jungle marching half naked with torn clothing as supplies dwindle. A court of inquiry will determine blame for the loss of the Charleston after repairs and guard duties around Camiguin.

Lawton Charleston Manila United States Helena Camaguin Rampagain Camacula Baltimore Linsgaven Aguinaldo Younes Manilla Binguiet Young Tare Inc Caebanatuan Tarlac Washington Teor McEnery Senate

Youth Caught in Fence Trigger Fatal Shot

In Wilmington on a November morning Walter Reed, a young man of misery, accidentally discharged a gun when its hammer struck a wire fence. The weapon exploded, killing Nie braina out.

Wilmington Walter Reed

Weather outlook for eastern Pennsylvania

Washington November 1 Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for warmer conditions with likely showers on both days and fresh easterly winds in eastern Pennsylvania.

Washington Pennsylvania

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New Jersey ton—Trenton City Hall House Committee Econgroes Secretary of the Interior Wunell Congress Aed William P. Frye Vnt Bois Frye McKinsey Mobart Hell Wilson Usth Withridge Gerry Clinton King Tiebart Garre Hotel Stratford Malineux Estcourt J. H. Creaves Nanticore Sheriff Harvey Pennsylvania Pensions Northeastern Whitney North Scranton News Garret A. Hobart Convention of Welsh Baptists Hahnemann Hospital West Mrs. Jones Miss Anthony Malta Lawton and Weather Forecast
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