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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1898

Page

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Quay Case Postponed in Philadelphia Court

United States Senator Quay his son Richard W R Quay and ex State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood did not plead to indictments charging fraudulent use of commonwealth funds. Hearing delayed until next Monday with arguments on demurrers to follow as defense seeks time to review charges.

Philadelphia United States Quay Richard WR. Quay Stail Benjamin J. Haywood Commonwealth People's Bank Medsis Shields Shapley Graham Judge Finletter Gordon Senator Quay Finletter Toom Delay Fot Mr. Shapley Finletwh Gratom Torney Mr. Graham Mr. Shields Herre Youngel Cheeily Theis Lulu Doe Uait Eyutellers

Turbulent Spirits Leave Pana After Mining Tension

Adjutant General Reese returned to Spriyeneld and told Governor Tanner that the turbulent spirits on both sides are subsiding and leaving town. A few desultory shots were fired last night, but the shooters kept away from the militia post.

Spriyeneld Reese Pana Tanner

Wreck Report From Lake Superior Near Beaver Bay

Duluth reports the steamer Sappa wrecked near the Beaver Bay area of Lake Superior. The crew, rescued by Two Florbary, reach safety at Beaver Bay. the Tampi is identified as a large freighter in the incident.

Duluth Minn Sappa Orks Lake Superior Wee Widing Beaver Bey

Fire destroys Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco blaze

A major hotel fire in San Francisco destroyed the Baldwin hotel with about 900 people inside. A.J. White saved three women before dying on the rope descent. Lucky Baldwin escaped. The six story French Renaissance structure, valued around 3 million, housed the Baldwin theatre and offices and was known as a deadly fire trap. Many residents and staff were injured or missing as flames and collapsed walls spread through Market Powell and Hills streets.

A. J. White Lucky Baldwin Lailding Market Eddy, Powell Ellis Fire Department San Franceco Powell Street White Market Street H. J. Kowalsky A. H. Christho Keough Christie Dow Dewan JST Gore Powell Streets Powell Hills Streets Baldwin Theater Ce. J. Baldwin Emporium Baldwin Theatre Secret Service Company Columbian J. J. Baldwin Mesiya Nhe HW. W. Lake J. Bo McChore Boston

Attempts Upon the Czar's Life in Berlin Train Barricade

An attempt on the czar's life occurred as his special train returned from Copenhagen. A switchman on a bridge between Bochmenhoefen and Lexern found barricades and forced passage for the imperial train. The hospital condition of the switchman is reported as a result of his heroic actions. An ongoing secret investigation follows.

Berlin Adjeputch Eling West Prussia Copenhagen Bochmenhoefen Lexern Armes

Governors Support Tampa National Guard Convention Plan

Governor Bloxham’s call for a national convention to meet in Tampa Florida on February to reform and strengthen the national guard gains favorable backing from state executives. Florida’s superintendent invites education leaders from all states to discuss school drill systems to promote patriotism discipline and physical development.

Washington Bloxham Tampa Fla National Guard Florida United Biuites

Pardons Recommended by Harrisburg Board of Pardons

A Harrisburg meeting of the board of pardons recommended clemency for Herbert John of Philadelphia for fortune telling fraud. Other clearances included John Hathasa and Weetimore Laind for assault, George Wilton alias James J. McGunighe of Huntingdon for burglary, J Bert Davidson of Allegheny for robbery, and Amsgie Miller of Lackawanna for statutory burglary. Zenus Anderson of Allegheny for first degree murder was continued. no action on remaining calendar cases.

Harrisburg Board of Pardons Herbert John Philadelphia Fortune John Hathasa Weetimorelaind George Wilton James J. McGunighe Huntingdon J. Bert Davidson Allegheny Amsgie Miller Lackawanna Zenus Anderson

Tommy Ryan Wins Welterweight Bout in Syraclee

Tommy Ryan, the champion welterweight, defeated Johnny Gorman of Brooklyn in Syraclee North Carolina at the Monarch Athletic Club. Referee Rhetorse Yank Bullivan awarded the decision after Gorman’s manager protested at the end of the eleventh round of a bout originally set for twenty rounds.

Syraclee N. C Tommy Ryan Welterweigh Johnny Gorman Broonlyn Monarch Athletic Club Rhetorse Yank" Bullivan Goran Mmllinger Elefth

Shipping Notices From New York Harbor Fragment

Fragmentary OCR listing mentions ships and arrivals in New York with scattered names like Majestic and Edum. Appears to catalog vessels and agents in transit between New York and European ports, though many spellings are garbled.

National group meeting reviews subsidy range needs

At the business session of the National group in Onword New Hampshire on November 2 the agenda focused on subsidized ranges for subsidiaries. Reports from several committees were received and adopted, outlining proposed measures and funding needs.

N. H

Judge Gordon Resigns from Philadelphia Bench

Harrisburg and Philadelphia report Judge James Gay Gordon of common pleas court No. 3 has resigned effective immediately. Governor Hastie will likely appoint a successor within ten days amid rumors of Henry J. McCarthy. Gordon said the move followed long deliberation and seeks to return to private practice.

Henry J. McCarthy Gordon Harrisburg Hastings James Gay Gordon Common Pleas Court No Philadelphia Superior Court Martin Jidge Gordons Maade Mike Finletter Judee Gordon Ume Jude Gordon Kile Ouayose

General-Quay Case Postponed and Local News Summary

Weather indicates fog and cold. General-Quay case postponed until Monday. Fire destroys San Francisco's Fampus Baldwin Hotel. Judge Gordon resigns in Philadelphia. Indications Spain may accept peace terms. Hawaiian Commission report nearly ready. Montross murder trial updates Financial and commercial sections. Thanksgiving day observed in churches and a firemen’s relief association meeting. Local success of “She Gonlolern” school pupils’ generous gift. News from Carbondale and West Scranton suburbs. The Seeooms Mra Bratticbors story. Thanksgiving Day at Camp Young.

Hawaiian Commission Montross Newa of Carbondale Seeooms Bratticbors Generl Camp Youns

Board of Judges Letter Ends Relation Speculation

A fragment from a newspaper page references disputes surrounding alleged ties to the Quay cave and implied relationships with the board of judges. The note hints at political intrigue and contested loyalties but provides limited context or names.

Board of Judges Quay Cave

Bench attacked by Judge Blandin in Cleveland trial

In Cleveland on November 24, Judge Blandin gave a sensational attack on the entire Cuyahoga county bench during remarks after witnesses finished testifying in the Burke case. He urged bench reform, naming Judges Ong and Dissette and declaring cleansing the bench more important than outcomes for Dellenbaugh or Burke. The trial committee retired to study the testimony. a decision may take days.

Cleveland Burke Johnson Bar Association Foran Ciandin Dlandin Dellenbaugh Uberty Sawyer Uuyahora County

Gompers Seeks AFL Policy Endorsement From President

Samuel Gompers and AFL Secretary held a one hour talk with the President on labor legislation. Gompers urged support for measures to aid workers, including limited work hours, and reforms on immigration, prison labor, and trafficking in convicts. The President pledged to duty toward improving workers' conditions.

Washington Samuel J. Gomperst American Federation of Labor Grompers Gompers Seumnen Sefe Harbor Minkehaent Linhae Ia Etare Anutlin

Appointment reshapes regiment leadership in Portaville

Governor Mast appointed George A Innerr of Portaville as claimant of the Mittouutt Ponnaslvania regiment, replacing Wenn C Haver of Meadville who was realigned. Formerly chaplain of Porta Ponnasylvania, Krevr served ten days in the role.

American vessels head home from Bay of Islands voyage

Report notes 21 ships reached Plovon Bay while weather turned foul for Joadbeg. The fleet from St. Jones, Ny I, continues homeward amid rough seas and delays.

St. Jones New Bay of Islands

Syndicate Plans Amalgamation for Lonkow Canton Railroad

Mokin reports an American syndicate negotiating with the Mong Kong and Shangwhai bank and Jordipe Mathiowen & Co to amalgamate for constructing the Lonkow Canton railroad. The talks aim to unite capital and firms for the project.

Mokin Mong Kong and Shangwhai Bank Nt Jordipe, Mathiowen & Co Lonkow Canton

Spain Signals Near End of Peace Talks With U S

Madrid ministers have not yet received the American ultimatum text but telegraphic instructions allow Spanish commissioners to retire if needed. A Friday or Saturday meeting is planned with a final answer expected. officials believe Spain will sign the peace treaty this week ending the dispute.

Madrid Spain Paris Noy Associated Press United States Senor Montero Rios Senor Leon Y Castillo Senor Montero Tos Ameortiven

Honolulu Fever Strikes City as Troop Moves

Major General Merriam completes report on Hawaii administration noting Honolulu’s tspholid fever outbreak. He cites ship landings spreading illness and describes troop relocations Camp O with King gone, Camp McKinley shifted, and sanitary measures. Detachments from New York and Portland headings to Honolulu, awaiting transport to final camps.

Sain Praneisen Cieneral Merriam Har Department of Hawaii Hle Honolulu King Merriam McKinley Imai New York Regiment Alameda Bonydlha Tian Vre~ Sidio Wali Gece Sam Price Dhveral Merriam San Francisco Thie

Japanese minister Komura receives formal presentation in Washington

President McKinky hosts the formal welcome for Japan's new minister Komura with MPs Mosh and other officials in a session noted for the traditional exchange of speeches and official duties. The event marks steps in ongoing diplomatic relations and parliamentary attention in Washington.

Washington Hayaday Mc Kinky Komura Mosh Dred Che Nittleten

Fragmentary dispatch on treaty talks between United States and Britain

In London a garbled note references potential diplomacy with Vienna and a proposed cession involving Ulm island of Bortotre in a distant ocean. The message suggests negotiations between the United States and Great Britain but remains unclear and partially unreadable.

London Foreign Office Vieni United Stated Great Britain Ulmislani Bortotre Hyde Ocean

Alfred Specht Named Associate Judge in Beavertown

Alfred Specht of Beavertown Bussler county was appointed an associate judge by Governor Hastings on a November afternoon.

Jturriitom Alfred Specht Beavertown Bussler County Hastings

Weather Outlook for Waoshligtion Area Thursday

Forecast for Waoshligtion Pennsylvania foresees cloudy skies and light winds. Temperatures expected from mid fifties to near sixties with a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Please plan accordingly for urban and rural travel.

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