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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1899

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Philippine Insurrection Leaders Defeated As Government Claims Victory

Manila reports Bautista renounced insurrection and surrendered to General MacArthur. Aguinaldo fled west, officials scattered, many congress members resigning. Otis dispatches say insurgent government no longer exists and troops act as banditti. Ducorcamino captured on transport Brutus as pursuit continues.

Congress Bagambang Bautista Manila Bautleta Pilipino Congress MacArthur Heututta Aguinaldo Conigroea Cur Banda Legon

Fight near Iloilo under Otis report from Panay

General Otis reports from Manila on engagements in Panay on November 21. Carpenter with two battalions and Bridgman’s battery attacked at Pavia Iloilo, with five killed and twenty wounded. Carpenter later captured Santa Barbara. Hughes’s column moved north and west. insurgent forces said to number around 2000.

Washington Carpenter Motlo War Department Otis Manila Panay Santa Barbara Hughes Banta Barbara Hiollo Moilo Cobutuan Pavia

Casualties in the Philippines list from General Otis

General Otis reports a long casualty roll from Mindanao and Panay actions. Names include Howard Lowe Vermount, William Addy, Charles Hapner, John Miller, James Roegry, Paul Phenuer, and others amid engagements near Jaro and Anghio with various levels of wounds and fatalities.

Washington Otia Pavia Howard Lowe Vermount Wiliam & Addy Harria Thinbang Gardner Charles F. Hapner John J. Miller Povernry Mindurino Panay Jaomer NL Chey Eighteenth Jaro Panny Richard Corbett Tewenty-sixth Infantry James I Roegry Heal Severs Aption Anghio Lugen Paul P. Phenuer

Epworth League Secretary Schell Resigns Amid Turmoil

In Cincinnati the Epworth League ended a dispute over the secretary Rev Edwin A Schell D D by his sudden resignation to the board of control.

Cincinnati Epworth League Edwin A. Schell Board of Control

Ingham and Newitt Sentenced in Stamp Counterfeiting Case

United States District Attorney Ellery P. Ingham and partner Harvey K. Newitt were sentenced by Judge McPherson to two years and six months in the Eastern Penitentiary plus a one dollar fine and costs. They were convicted of conspiracy and bribery in the revenue stamp counterfeiting case led by Lancaster dealers Jacoba and Kendis. The court also noted an appeal possible, citing a juror’s alleged mental incapacity as grounds for challenging the verdict.

Philadelphia United States Ellery P. Ingham Harvey K. Newitt McPherson United States District Court Eastern Penitentiary Ingham Newitt William M. Jacoba William L. Kendis Lancaster Creek Mastern Inchcam Tegham New!tt United States Mareral L. Shields Wrisoners Cnrse United States Court of Appeals Supreme Court

Monetary Anxiety Eases As Bond Sales and Trade Improve

New York reports that R G Dun and Company notes in its Workly Review of Trade that monetary anxieties abate with bond sales to the treasury and lower sterling, while interior receipts rise. The report cites steady money markets, ample currency in busy times, and eased loan rates despite strong domestic business. It also notes iron demand, rising cotton and wool markets, mixed grain exports, and US failures and panics comparative to last year.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Sterling Exchange Bessemer PLC Pitteburg Japan South Africa Hare Pittebure Atlantic Pacific United States Canada

Boy dies in hunting accident near Daley woods

In Huntingdon County John Guyer aged 2? and his brother George went hunting. John failed to return and was later found deceased in the woodland with a bullet wound in the abdomen. Investigators believe misadventure occurred during turkey calling and an unknown hunter fired.

Huntingdon John Guyer George Daley John Geome

Trial of To lando and others stalls as jurors fill box

New York on November ninth day of trial shows little interest with weary proceedings. Recorder Gy presides as jurors are examined. One more juror, James Hynes an undertaker, joined the panel bringing seven of twelve jurors seated.

New York Tolendo Molineux Jaror James Hynes

Alleged jury fixers arraigned in Philadelphia hearing

Thomas O'Dea Henry Fairbanks and George Pelfer were arraigned on charges of attempting to corruptly influence the jury in the Ingham Nowitt trial. District Attorney Beck presented brief testimony and all three defendants were held in 5000 bail for trial. Witnesses Freck Gearhart and others described discussions hinting at bribery and influence.

Beck Geo. Gearhart Philadelphia Thomas O'Dea Henry Fairbanks George Pelfer Secret Service Ellery P. Ingham Marvey K. Nowitt United States Edmunds. Peffer Newton M. Freck Freck Millerstore Foulrbanks O'Dea Firbanka Alfred Routon Millershuire National Bank Ingham and Newitt George Gearhart Ibesonia Ingham and Newitt Goardan Gearhart Ingham Lancaster O’ Dea Cname Fairbanks Fairbankea City Gerhart Gustav Men Peifer Rien

Consul Crum Urges Neutral Mediation in South Africa

In Washington on November 2 1900 Mr Macrum United States consul at Pretoria was instructed to press President Kruger to honor civilized nations' rules and appoint a neutral representative to protect citizens and captives caught in the war. He stressed humanity's sacred obligation and the duty to look after British interests in the South African republics.

Washington Macrum United States Pretoria Kruger

Transatlantic Steamers Arrivals and Departures Noted

From New York on November 24 the arrivals include Werken Gam bound for Rotterdam and Campania from Liverpool. Cleared ships include Htrarte to Liverpool and Mansdam to Rotterdam. Sailed Lovie to New York. Also arrivals from New York include La Gas cogna and Potria via Klaamburg and Lucania from New York reaching Queenstown.

New York Werken- Gam Rotterdam Campania Liverpool Htrarte Mansdam Lovie Whavre la Gascogna Klaamburg Potria Queenstown Lucania

Muster Orders for National Guard Units and Naval Force

Adjutant General Stewart issued general orders directing Companies F and L of the Nineteenth Pennsylvania National Guard to be mustered out under Captain Told of Philadelphia. An order was also issued for the boarding Division state naval force of Pittsburgh to be discharged.

Stewart God Mimpanhia Natonal Guards Pennsylvania Told Philadelphia Toeud State Naval Force Pittuburg

Detroit Man Shoots Ex Wife Then Ends His Life

George W. Brooks, in Detroit, shot his divorced wife three times at her home after a stormy interview. He then went onto railroad tracks and killed himself. The wife is expected to recover from injuries.

Detroit Mich George W. Brooks

Hanged for Assault in Dartington

The sentence was carried out today at Dartington where Noy, M Ed, Lucky, Tom Mitchell and others were executed for assault on Josephine Lafferty, a young white woman. This marked the first legal execution for criminal assault in the state.

Dartington Noy Lucky Tom Mitchell Josephine Lafferty

Protest Against Quay Moves by Philadelphia Democrats

Democratic state executive committees in Philadelphia issue a protest against seating Mr Quay as U S senator after the legislature adjourned. The committee also orders a three member panel to investigate party organization and report reforms to boost Democratic support. The document names the state committee members present and notes Mr Reftly was absent.

Philadelphia Quay Stone United States United States Senate Democratic Organization Senate State Central Committee James M. Guffey National Committee John §. Rilling Erle John Wf. Carman Leverne Coonel Spankler Center W. J. Brennan Allegheny Charles J Reftly Lycoming Charles P. Donnelly Mesere, Henderson Huntingdon Brown Crawford Berg Cumberland Mulhearn Carbon Mr. Reftly

Unanimous Dewey Chosen Commander in Chief of Veterans

A split in the Spanish American War Veterans leads to a new group called the Spanish American War Veterans. Admiral George Dewey is unanimously elected commander in chief with officers including Theodore Roosevelt as senior vice commander and Irving Hale as junior, among others.

George Dewey Washington Erally Leller Oho Mnula Ohio Army Navy Marine Corps Armier Theodore Roosevelt New York Re Cief Irving Male Colorado William Christopher Litter Pennnsylvania William P. Lain Maryland Edward C. Baylis Georgia Colon Jamecai Correll Pennsylvania Cearge W. Taylor Virginia James H. Tillman South Carolina James P. Fyffe Tennesses Charles NI. Jones New Jersey Helen M. Goulkl

Railway Officials Block Track Relaying on Putte Ville

Harrisburg November 4 Judge Welns grants a preliminary injunction restraining the Lykone and Wil iinme Valley Street Railway company from tearing up tracks on Putte Ville Street Whiewaboo and relaying them along the thoroughfare in defiance of an agreement reached when consent was given to occupy Wiseuniaco streets.

Harrisburg Welns Lykone and Wiliinme Valley Street Railway Company Putte Ville Street Whiewaboo Fio Concent Wiseuniaco

Governor Tone Not Sharing Emblem on Transfer To Wife

Fragmentary note reports Governor Tone commenting on Admiral Dewey's transfer of a Washington house to his wife. He allegedly says the admiral sets an example for husbands and fathers and that the title to the homestead should remain in the wife.

Hardsburg Btone Dewes Mere, Dewey

Death by Machinery Ends Life at McCulloch Mill

George G. McCulloch proprietor of McCulloch’s Milling, was fatally injured in a milling machine accident in Junkers County. He was about ? years old and leaves a wife. The incident occurred today and he died instantly.

Harriaburg George G. McCulloch McCulloch Mauring Mille Junkers County

Polish Women Throw Pepper In Nanticoke Disturbance

A mob of Polish and Slavish women 700 strong attacked John Conway and two deputies at the Nanticke company works. Pepper and lime blinded a deputy as Mary Waseravage was arrested, bonded by Felix Novaty, then released after posting. Sheriff Harvey pledges protection as a large crowd of miners' men vow to keep order.

John Conway Harvey Wilkes-Barre Nantienke John W. Conway Conway Reagan Mary Waseravage Ofice Wilthes-Barre Kemmerer Felix Novaty Polleh Nanticoke John Sabo Stenes Sabo Arriirors Suequehanna Coal Company Areeting United Mine Workrrep Organization

Battle of Nermont Details Edge of Rebel Rule Ended

The morning edition notes a near end of the General-Rebel conflict in Logan precincts with a sketch of the Battle of Nermont. Alleged jury fixers are reported asartalyzed. Local items include pepper-throwing by Nanticoke women and a Melvin Water-rate ordinance debate.

Logan Nermont Northeastern Pennsylvania News

Hummel in Jail in quadruple Montgomery murder case

William Hummel, husband and stepfather of four victims, is jailed in Williamsport after a coroner jury found him guilty of first degree murder. Evidence includes a bloodstained wagon, cremation of the wife, and charred bones later uncovered. Authorities plan trials with possible lynching threats defused.

Williamaport Montgomery William Hummel Hummel John Trussell Allenwood Gehrig Munson Mumimel Knapp

Syndicate head and secretary indicted in Brooklyn

William F Miller head of the Franklin syndicate and secretary Cecil Leslie were indicted by the Kings County grand jury on fraud conspiracies. Police raided the Lloyd street offices finding cash as officers seized about 15,000. Miller brother Thomas Miller and Annie Gory were arrested as the probe uncovers thousands of deposits and promises of ten percent weekly dividends.

New York William F. Miller Franklin Syndicate Brooklyn Cecil Leslie Kings County Grand Jury Mployd Street Brennan Touls Miller Miller Franklin Jamen Dailey Richmond Reynolds God

Paris High Court Hears Tithe Conspiracy Claims

In Paris on November 24 the high court heard several cases alleging easer tithe rou conspiracy. Testimony described workers paid to stage a demonstration on October 6 and slaughtermen from the Lavillette abattoirs saying they could influence public sentiment to shout Vive l Armée on the day President Leubert was elected.

Paris Aenale Rayoliem Lavillette France Leubet

Hotel Door Accident Injures Local Athlete

Joneaville Florida on November 21 Bob Fitzsim mons suffered a severe hand injury when his foot caught in a suddenly closing hotel door. The accident reportedly broke bones between the wrist joint and knuckles, ending his career hopes.

Joneaville Fla Bob Fitzsimmons

Hayward in Critical Condition As Death Looms

Nebraska City reports Senator Hayward in a more critical state tonight than at any time in the past with death likely imminent.

Nebraska City Hayward

Pension Certificates Pass Noted in Washington List

Washington on November 4 lists pension certificates including Original Franklin Rockefeller Wyoming Lugerne and Martin Anthony Wallsville Lackawanna among recipients with four entries noted.

Washington Franklin Rockefeller Wyoming Lugerne Martin Anthony Wallsville Lackawanna

Funeral of Garret A Hobart Opens in Paterson

New York reports the funeral of Vice President Garret A Hobart set for Paterson New Jersey with services at Carroll Hall and the Church of the Redeemer. The public viewed Hobart’s remains at Carroll Hall. crowds swelled police struggled to control access and about 12 000 people passed the casket. The president and cabinet will attend the church service by carriage, and 32 pallbearers will participate in the procession.

New York Garret A. Hobart United States Paterson N. 4 Carrol Hall Hobart Church of the Redeemer Senate House of Representatives Timate Magia Prall-Bedrere Carrol Ball Filiven Carroll Arrol Hall

Confederate Veterans Adopt Condolence Resolution

Savannah Georgia November 4 the Georgia Division of United Confederate Veterans in reunion adopted a resolution tendering condolence to the family of Vice President Hobart and to the nation praising him as a patriot and useful public man. Copies were sent to Mrs Hobarts family and to President McKinley.

Savannah Georg Hobart Eigen Mckinley

Battle of Belmont Fights Drive Boer Forces From Hills

A detailed account from Nov 24 and 21 reports the Belmont engagement near Cape Town with British artillery silencing Boer guns and Guards charging up to Belmon t station. British forces under Methuen press the Boers across hills, with captures, prisoners, and extensive artillery support reported.

Trermont Cape Colony Orange River Witteputs Thomas Fern Guards Brigade Belmont Station Grena Viera Scots Guards Cuddstreames Scors Grenadiers Northumberlands Northamptons Hrithkheavarry Pole-Carrew Featherstonhnaugh Termont Methuen Caps Town Me'luena Finchium

Theatrical manager fatally shot in Olive Street office

Professor Simpson, manager of a nun dramatic agency, was shot and killed in his office on November 1. Police seek Francis Robinson a known figure in theatrics described as a female impersonator who allegedly threatened Simpson. Robinson remains at large.

Lewis Professor Simpson Nun Dramatic Agency Olive Street Francis Robinson Robinson, & Ie KU Simpson

Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania

Weather outlook for Saturday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair conditions with cooler temperatures. Sunday is expected to bring rain and fresh northerly winds across the region.

Washington

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Iloilo Philippines Evans Melvin Dunmore Dolores Cebu Cornella Pelog Ttaly Scranton Hideo South Scranton Fitzsimmons Senator Hayward Pennsylvania Pensions MR. Hobart Belmont Lord Methuen
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