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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1898

Page

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Sharkey Beats Corbett on Disqualification Referee Ruling

The Sharkey Corbett bout at Lenox Athletic Club ends when referee Honest John Kelley disqualifies Corbett after second Constable McVey enters the ring. Bets are refunded as Sharkey is declared winner amid crowd protests and a chaotic scene. Attendance nears 9 000 with receipts around 45000 dollars.

Sharkey Corbett New York Sharkey- Corbett Lenox Athletic Club McVey Kelley Thes Mey Jellon Sailor Trishman Jim New Orleanss Firesimmons Inspector McLaughilin Tims Cor Cortett Sharks Tom O Rourke Corben Rod Sharkey Buick Hs Min Corbitt Bharkey Tori Ike Sharkey Tinneross Ile le Sharkey Heund Junds O'Rourke Me- Ves Popes Corbet MeVes Foon

RUSH FOR SEATS AT JANES J CORBETT VS SHARKERY

A large crowd gathered at Lenox Athletic Club for the twenty round match between Janes J Corbett of California and Tom Sharkey of Dundalk Ireland. The event drew representatives from major cities and many overseas delegations. seats sold out after noon leaving latecomers without options.

Janes J. Corbett California Tom Sharkey Dundalk Ireland United Sates Lenox Athletic Club United States Ube

Ghost of Livesey Returns to Philadelphia In Rumor

A circulating tale claims ex state treasurer Livesey is in Philadelphia in response to John Wanamaker speeches and may testify against Senator Quay. District Attorney Graham denies knowledge of Livesey’s whereabouts and says he would arrest him if found. Wanamaker says he invited Livesey to return but cannot confirm the rumor.

Mr. Wanamaker Graham Livesey Philadelphia John Wanameker Quay Live- Hey Grahan Mr. Livesey Propa Win Stite Lewisions

Naval Promotions Signal Navy Reshuffle

Washington announces a wave of retirements and promotions. Admiral Joseph M. Miller is placed on the retired list, Commodore H L Howison will fill the vacancy at the highest grade, Captain F Picking promoted to commodore, and Rear Admiral Francis M Bunce retired. Rear Admiral George Dewey becomes ranking admiral, with possible restoration of admiral or vice admiral rank. Commodore J W Philip eyed for command at New York or Boston yards as their incumbents retire.

Washington Joseph M. Miller Puchi H. L. Howison Boston Navy Yard Picking Francis M. Bunces Admiral Bunce New York Navy Yard George Dewey Admiral Bunve Congress Dewey J. W. Philip North Arlane Station

Five Bullets In His Head Collapse Suicide Attempt

Philadelphia news reports C W C Dreher a Brooklyn real estate man aged about sixty fired five bullets into his head while staying at Fanning's hotel in West Philadelphia. He survived with non life threatening injuries and was found unconscious in his room after midday. Letters to the coroner and crematory society officials were found, with speculation cited as prompting the act.

Philadelphia C. W Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn Crematory Society Ti de

Trial of Shew opens as witnesses describe crime scene

Montrose Pennsylvania November 1 The trial of Cornellis Shaw for the murder of Andrew J Pepper opens with the commonwealth examining witnesses Several men testified to finding the unconscious body of the old man and his death shortly afterward The county surveyor also presented maps showing land adjacent to the crime site.

Montrose Cornellis Shaw Andrew J. Pepper Commonwealth

Unclear OCR Generates Broken Milwaukee Notice

Fragmented local text from Milwaukee Daily News references Muffato price issues and Milwaukee governance with garbled names and places. Key facts and entities are unreadable, yielding a partial, non-coherent public notice of municipal matters.

Governor sets Friday hearing on Magowan requisition

Nov 2 in Norridburg Governor Maethign schedules Friday noon as time for hearing argument on the requisition for Mr and Mrs Praok B Magowan and Mrs Wyron arrested in Cleveland for kidnapping Ethel Derybarnea.

Norridburg Maethign Airs Praok B. Magowan Mre. Wyon Ethel Derybarnea Cleveland

Madrid Press Rebukes US Peace Terms In Indemnity Debate

Madrid reaction labels US peace proposals as stingy and insufficient while European onlookers show irritation. Editorials argue Japan or others would pay more and suggest declining indemnity to avoid Philippine debt, criticizing McKinley and Europe for indifference. A note mentions a plan to issue one billion pesetas in interior bonds at 4 percent for treasury funding.

Madrid United States Japan Europe Empirelal McKinley Spain Heon

Favor Annexation and Manila Wealthy Seek U S Ties

Don Mex lincortes and Don Angel Cortes, Manila’s affluent leaders, arrive in Franescco to press for annexation with the United States. They claim major property losses under Spanish rule and seek McKinley’s support, arguing annexation remains the favored path among Manila’s elite.

San Franescco Don Mexlincortes Don Angel Cortes Manila Washington President McKinsey Don Maximo Cortes Ben Carter

Trouble With The Diet In Budapest

In Budapest the lower house session spurred police precautions as crowds disrupted streets. Students clashed with officers at the university and Polytechnics, with some arrested. Prime Minister Hanffy was pelted while en route to the parliament, protests continued in the museum ring with the Kossuth hymn, and order was restored by nightfall.

Budapest Diet Haron Hanffy Parliament House

Nancy Guilford Admitted to Bail

Bridgeport reports Nancy A. Guilford admitted to bail after extradition from Mug. She faced charges related to alleged minting operations on a person named Krome Cii. The court ordered the bail in Tall tia Sie.

Nancy Guilford Bridgeport Nancy A. Guilford Mug Krome

Austrian War Minister Cereal von Krighammer Resigns

A Vienna report states the Austro Hungarian war minister Cereal and Bdle von Krighammer has resigned though not yet confirmed by official channels. The note indicates possible political shifts within the empire during this period.

Viena Free Free Austria-Hungary von Krighammer Kan

Thompy Named Postmaster at Dewker Point

Washington dispatch reports J. M. Thompy was today appointed postmaster at Dewker Point Pennsylvania. The action follows a routine vacancy decision by postal authorities in Washington.

Washington J. M. Thompy Dewker Point

Roosevelt as Witness Describes War Front and Food Shortages

The war inquiry hears Henry Bryan recounts soldiers buried with scant records at Camp Wikoff and crude handling of corpses. Theodore Roosevelt speaks on Rough Riders mustering ethics, Tampa march confusions, smokeless powder, and transport issues with recommendations for National Guard training and better intrastate transport.

Tampa Bryan New York War Investigation Commission Henry EB. Bryan Garden City Camp Wikoff Fool Yucatan Rough Riders Cuba Roosevelt

Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Listed

Steamship movements include sails cleared for Southampton and Paris with entries for ships arriving in New York via Southampton. Vague names and destinations appear, listing vessels such as Queenstown arrivals and New York calls with Liverpool and other ports noted in transit.

New York Sullod Trave Uremen Southampton Weatermind Antwort Girimaike Livergeants Paris Puri Dum Rotordim Livemen Arnel Euler Wilhelm der Grom Queenstown Mie Jeatie Liverpool Cnelerd

Board Moves in Turbulent St. Louis Club Presidency

In St Louis the club’s leadership shifts as president and vice president of the Browns are removed by a board majority. The action follows a dispute with owner Chris von Fer Abin, the former president, while efforts intensify to remove another figure from receivership.

Bt Louis Birt Muck Fuse Presihnt Revelver

Weather and local news wrap from Scranton morning issue

Rain or snow expected with general weather notes. Local news covers a disputed commission, a political fracas, Roosevelt inquiry, and a Philadelphia report. High school football results, a county detective arrest, and a telephone fight revival are noted along with regional updates.

Leyshion

Wife Murder and Suicide Near Honesdale

In Dyberry township near Honesdale Pennsylvania William Miller shot his wife at the residence of William Stiles then killed himself. Jealousy and a tangled prior relationship with Bodie are central to the case. Miller and his wife had recently pursued divorce plans aided by counsel. Police report two young sons survived.

Bodie Hancock Miller Stiles’ House Ad Mre Iis

Mother's suicide after infant's death in Philadelphia tragedy

In Philadelphia on November 2 Mrs. Mary Mara a young wife died by jumping from the Spring Garden Street Bridge into the Schuylkill river after learning her six year old infant had died earlier. Neighbors heard her sobs and police recovered her body later.

Philadelphia Mary Mara Schuylkill River

Santiago Casualties From the Santiago Campaign

Washington reports full casualty totals by date for the Santiago campaign. The adjutant general lists La Guasima June 24 with 1 officer and 15 men killed and 6 officers 44 men wounded. San Juan July 1 to 2 with 17 officers and 164 men killed and 69 officers 608 men wounded. Hy Caney July 1 with 4 officers and 2 men killed and 2¢ officers and 222 men wounded. Aguaderes July 1 and 2 with wounded 10 men. and July 1 to 12 around Santiago with 1 officer and 1 man killed and 1 officer 12 men wounded.

Washington Santiago Adjutant General's Office la Guasima San Juan Hy Caney Aguaderes

Spaniards at Sea on Philippine Offer and Arbitration Call

The Spanish peace commission debated the U S memorandum on the Philippines and whether to accept the $20,000,000 offer. Judge Day's cablegram reported a Spanish reply expected by tomorrow with a possible treaty within days. The Gaulois urged arbitration while Spain hesitates over cession and protocol terms.

Spain United States Philippines Madrid Archipelago Lavenla Porto Rico Beonor Montero Rios Senor Montero Rios Philippine Islands Roefuse Washington Havank Dew

Hering Sea Question Dominates Anglio American Talks

Washington reports the Hering gen question as the main topic before the Anglio American commission after a recess. Debates focus on valuing the Cana sealing Meek and conditions for fleet retirement by purchase. Both sides reportedly set lower estimates than expected, with figures near mid millions rather than large sums.

Washington Anglio American Commission

Woman Murderously Assaulted in City

A woman named Lola Butterick was battered with a stone by an unidentified assailant. Police pursue a suspect named King as investigators search for the attacker amid unclear circumstances.

Lynch Mast Novy Murdenatary Airy Lola Butterick Bodes Stone Mes Buterick Wowie King Ingo

Ambiguous New York Lawyer Featured in Unknown Notice

Fragmented OCR text indicates a New York City lawyer involved in private auctions or sales. The readable portions reference health, spirits, and political interest, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.

New York City

Weather Forecast for Washington Wednesday and Thursday

Forecast calls for more eastern pen insolation with light showers early. Winds shift to northwesterly as skies clear for Thursday with fair conditions and mild temperatures.

Wiel Thursdus Fair Wold

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