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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1899

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Insurgent Retreat and Escape at Mangalaren

Manila reports insurgents evacuated Mangalaren in Pangasinan province leaving seven Americans and ninety four Spaniards as prisoners. Colonel Bell advances to pursue Filipinos who are retreating with scarce food and ammunition amid desertions and burning supplies.

Bell Mangalaren Aguinaldo Manila Pangansinan P. J. Greens George BH Powers Oregon Thomas Edwards Charles Bird Sixteenth Infantry Henry W. James John Desmond Signal Corps FE. Huber Lowe Senuts David Beatt Twenty-fourth Infantry Willen Sherby Hospital Corps Howard Martin Ford Watt Colonel Well Thirty-fourth Voluntaers Agno Fowler Alexandring Manisiaren Francisco Reyes General Wheaton Tayug San Fabian Orls Sener Jamnarillo Gosin Spaniel Transports Buencimino Snatin

Basis of representation proposed for Republican conventions

Milwaukee reports Henry C Payne will urge a plan at the December Republican committee meeting to revise convention representation. The proposal would set four delegates per state plus one national delegate per 10 000 Republican votes and include DC and territories. Net changes show several state decreases and many increases, totaling 408 delegates under the new plan versus 449 now.

Milwaukee Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Washington Columbia Payne National Committee Alabama Arkanioe Eieht Florids Geeprinten Soviefona Ein Misetesipp South Carolina Colorado Idaho Montana Nebraska Nevada North Carolina Tennesgee Texas Utah Virginia Wyoming California Connecticut Indiana Iona Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Tampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oreron Penneclvania Vermont West Virginia

Tele­phone Trust Receives a Blow

Philadelphia November 27 The Eventriz Bulletin reports the legal plan to control independent telephone firms and merge with telegraph and cable interests. Withdrawal of key financiers including Willam Whitney Thames Ryan Anthony Prady and P A B Widener was the blow. Wil liam J Latta heads the new enterprise with a Boston and St Louis group and others set to build manufacture and operate telegraph and telephone systems and cables.

Philadephia Eventriz Buletin United States Telegraph Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of North America Willam C. Whitney Thames F. Ryan Anthony M. Prady William L. Elkins P. A. B. Widener Thomas Dolan William J. Latta Pennsylvania Railroad Company Jonast Enterprise J. Z. Aator A. FB. Widener Charles R. Flint Martin Moloney Z. F. Jenks W.W. L. Elkins Trank HW. Tilford W. H. Genehemen Garfield Bank Charles FE. Adame Boston Onkee Ames Charles Ho

Wireless telegraphy tested in Chicago by Professors Johnson Fortier

Prof W S Johnson and C L Fortier of Milwaukee demonstrated wireless telegraphy in a Chicago suite of seven rooms with doors closed and through seven walls, and through three fireproof vaults. They claim a distinct invention enabling portable instruments ready for use after arrival.

Chicago W. S Johnson C. L. Fortier Milwaukee Maureens

Fraud order issued against Franklin Syndicate leaders

The postmaster general issued a fraud order barring the mails against the Franklin Syndicate of 144 Woodstreet Firnerden. The order targets the syndicate name and names William F. Miller president Cecil Leatio secretary and Loula H. M. Miller cashier.

Washington Postmaster General Today Franklin Syndicate Woodstreat Firnerden Syriltate Algo William F. Miller Cecil Leesiio Loula H. M. Miller

Prospect for settlement of Nantooke miners strike

Wilkes Barre November 27 A committee of strikers asked Swiggetania Coal officials to set another conference. General Manager Williams granted the request and arranged a meeting for Wednesday. The company works were quiet today.

Wilkes-Bartre Nantooke Swiggtehania Coal Companys Williams

Deaths of a Day in Pittsburg and Nearby

Ward reports the sudden death of Thomas Donnehow of Greensburg Pennsylvania from heart disease. He was twice president of the Claridge Gan Coal Company in Galveston Texas. Charles Coghlin a noted actor and author died today after illness. He had been there since October 9. He was 11 years old.

Pittsburg Thomas Donehow Greensburg Donnehow Wice Claridge Gan Coal Company Galveston Tex Charles Cogh-lin

Senator Flinn Put on Trial Over City Funds

Pittsburg filings allege City of Pittsburg sues Senator William Flinn and associates for 200000 damages over alleged use of city funds in settling debts with Booth & Flinn. Moreland testifies funds traced to city accounts and private use. Flinn disputes knowledge and repayment claims. Court adjourns as Flinn testifies.

Pittsburg Flinn Moreland William Finn W. C. Moreland House A. J. Tooth Boor & Flynn J. W. F. White Common Pleas Court No. 2 oex-Assisnant District Attorner House Benator Film Louse Filmi W. H. House Wright Es-City Filnn Connsel Uurleich Maryland Freehold Tradesmen’s National First National Allegheny National Burlineh Watson Darleigh Mooreland W. C Moreland Finn Treasurer's Booth & Flinn Forbes Street Mr. Watson

Rumors of Cuban Uprising Fed by News in Havana

Havana reports deny a US intelligence tale of a thousand armed Cuban insurgents in Pinar Del Rio and a Thanksgiving uprising. Officials say no such action is planned while some Americans fear future independence moves and possible uprisings after Congress convenes.

Havana Lee United States Pinar del Rio Harvana Congress

Receiver Appointed In Franklin Syndicate Bank Case

Hubert G. Taylor named temporary receiver by Justice Smith as William Inglis holdings twelve shares leads to appointment. Mobilities exceed $200,000 with about $0 cash. Miller case adjourned. Miller released on $1,000 bond. Police find no trace of William F. Miller. letters seek money recovery. Other blind pool style investments under scrutiny by Kings County DA. Charters issued for listed companies in various towns with specified capitals.

New York Hubert G. Taylor Franklin Syndicate Bank Today Justice Smith Supreme Court William Inglis Togs Laula HW. Miller Franklin Syndicate Miller William F. Miller Tt le Franklin Kings County Batia

General Miles Returns to Washington after Inspection Tour

Major General Miles commander of the army arrives in Washington after a tour of inspection that included fortifications on the Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico.

Washington Miles Army Pacific Coast Gulf of Mexico

Advance of Methuen In Natal and Kimberley Clash

Reports from Cape Town and London on November 27 detail General Methuen capturing Honey Nest Kloof and 2,000,000 rounds of ammunition north of Gras Pan. Frere bridge destroyed by Boers as British plan a general advance on Colenso, with a flying column moving to intercept raiders. Knight of Northampton wounded as Boers fire from close range amid cautious British response.

Natal Frere Tugela Colenso Cape Town Ita Methuen Honey Nest Kloof Gras Pan Estcourt Railrus Colenss Ladysmith Mool Ladysmaith Buller Brimont Methven Belmont Oras Pan Albrecht Hens Kimberley Moddder River Diamondopolis Warrenton General Methuen Sewrma Mecheen Knight Northampton Regiment Tees Oliver Northamptons Boars

Won't Need a Return Ticket Kendig to Plead Guilty

William L Kendig of Lancaster plans to plead guilty in a Philadelphia case tied to the Jacobs counterfeiting ring. He left Lancaster for Philadelphia and, amid public scrutiny, quipped he “won’t need a return ticket this time” after being advised to buy a return fare.

William L. Kendig Lancaster Jacobs Mlor Philadelphia Kendle

Nashville rider wins 41 hour bicycle race title

Kansas City rush hour event ends with Rand Hepine of Nashville winning the 41 hour bicycle race. Competitors rode eight hours daily for six days finishing at nightfall with Repine securing 100 and several special prizes. Miller Lawson Waller and others earned smaller awards. Repine set a new record for forty ninth hours and the distance surpassed the prior record by 14 miles.

Kansas City Rbert Hepine Nashville Repine Milley Lawson Waller Julius Miller Gli. Lawson Lingenfaider Neederhofer Charles W. Miller

Postmaster Appointments Listed for Pennsylvania

Washington November 22 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed riding for Pennsylvania Ponte Erie county R. W. Langdon Tirsah Susquehanna county Alice Chandler

Washington Penneyyivinia Ponte Erie County R. W. Langdon Tirsah Susquehaon County Alice Chardler

Partly Cloudy Weather and Local Proceedings Highlight Morning News

The morning issue reports partly cloudy skies with a general currency as background, alongside local court proceedings, school controller meetings, and a reversed Mansfield council action. It also notes regional industrial news and county roundups.

Masfield Council Weet Scranton

Disposition of Samoan Islands Disputed by Allies

The United States rejects the Anglo German plan for the Samoan Islands and has drafted a new treaty. Britain and Germany consider the U S draft in London and Berlin, hoping for unanimous approval, with no change in principle from the original project.

United States State Department Washington Berlin London Great Britain Germany Farnican Islands European Capitale

Mine Workers Disappointed Over Shamokin Strike Status

Three thousand Tintted Mine Workers at six Shamokin area collieries learned the Nantink and Gln Lyon strike was not settled. A district official warned Shamokin men may join the strike if ordered out by President Mitchell of the National Order of Unified Mine Workers. He had notified the company last week of possible action unless the Nanticoke strike ended. Strong organization could close more collieries amid a manpower shortage.

Shamokin Susquehanna Caqi Company Thes Company Nantienke Gln Lyon

Fire in Ketley mine near Shenandoah threatens crews

Fire was discovered in the West Miam moth gangway of the Ketley run mines operated by Thomas Company at Shenandoah Pennsylvania. Firefighters labored all day using water and chemicals while some workers fainted from gas but were revived. origin of the blaze remains a mystery.

Shenandoah Miammoth Ketley Run Thomas Company Philadelphia

Philadelphia Upholsterers Reject Wage Increase Demand

Upholsterers manufacturers in Philadelphia refuse the workers demand for higher wages. Weavers had blocked the request about a week earlier. The Lew_eale raises wages 1 percent as some firms already added 6 percent. About 1,400 upholsterers weave in the city with 800 union members.

Philadelphia Thi Elky

British Casualties in Gras Pan Battle Report

London November 27. The commander in chief sent the admiralty a list of British naval brigade casualties from Gras Pan. Midshipman Huddart of the Doris is among the dead, with ten sailors and marines killed and thirteen petty officers and seamen plus seventy six NCOs and men wounded. Total casualties are reported.

London Cape Admiralty Enanedil Gras Pan Midehiyman Huddart Cruiver Doris Easual

Erie cut through Wayne county plan denied

The Erie Railroad rejects a proposed shortcut across Wayne county from Lackawaxen to Honesdale and another link to Owego to shorten the New York to Chicago main line, calling the plan groundless according to Recruiter Middleton.

Busquehanns Erie Railroad Company Wayne County Lackawaxen Honesdale Owego New York Chicago Middleton Erie Company

Mourning Observed For Late Vice President Hobart

Washington reports President cancels social engagements and cabinet follows in mourning for the late Vice President Hobart. Nation observes a period of mourning with government activities adjusted as a mark of respect.

Washington Hobart

Jeffords Falls to Armstr​ong After Quick Start

New York November 7 Jim Jeffords advanced to the Moor in the third round without a punch landed and the referee counted him out giving the decision to Bob Armstrong in a rapid finish at the arena.

New York Jim Jeffords Moor Bob Armstrong

National banks urged to issue more circulation against bonds

Comptroller Dawes calls for laws to allow national banks to issue notes at par for deposited U S bonds with a 2 to 3 percent tax on the extra 10 percent. He argues it would raise elastic credit during panics and move crops, while proposing tax adjustments and a secured emergency issue. The report notes 1899 bank totals and growing deposits.

National Bankes Washington Comptroller of the Currency Dawes Sui Banka United States Banke Busi~ Ness A4 & Méins

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