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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
1
Reports from Washington describe McKinley ordering several battleships to the Philippines as Admiral Dewey reviews the situation. Insurgent forces retake Porac after its capture by General MacArthur, with skirmishes at Santa Ana and the Baltimore river incident causing U.S. casualties.
garbled text references a lecturer, a painter, and a Pittsburgh area event. It mentions Cleveland, a business year outlook, price discussions, and a six month window. Names and places are unclear due to OCR corruption but imply scheduling and pricing topics for a local market or association meeting.
In Lecreupyat France striking miners threaten a march toward Pork if their demands are unmet. A committee contemplates a comminariat plan for the first days of the tramp. A government representative works to mediate between strikers and employer AL Schnelier, aiming for a peaceful settlement.
A garbled list of ships and destinations notes arrivals and departures at multiple ports including New York Liverpool Hamburg Southampton and Bremen. Mentions vessels such as Teutonic and Me York with scattered city and country names, reflecting a fragmentary shipping register.
Major George Doyie has been relieved from subsistence duties and ordered to report for duty in Wilmington. Major W. L. Alexander will assume command from Major Davis.
Bucknell University surprises the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia by Mathewson scoring two goals from penalties. Bucknell’s offense improves in the second half as Penn dominates, but the Bucknell kicker’s long punts and accurate place kicks stand out amid a tense contest and controversial officiating.
News from New York describes a busy day for cup racers at Sandy Hook as the Columbia tests a new top sail under owner Iselin while preparing for tomorrow's race against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock. Wind conditions and crew confidence are noted, with both yachts aiming to prove speed in varying breeze and seas.
Colonel James K. Barnett, Republican nominee for treasurer, opened his campaign at the State League of Republican Clubs meeting in Harrisburg. Governor Stone and others spoke as a platform reaffirmed loyalty to McKinley. next gathering set for Philadelphia.
An attempted extortion by a man claiming to bring strikebreakers from New York failed at Cramps shipyard. Investigators identified the man as an impostor as hundreds of boilermakers riveters and welders joined a widening strike seeking work in New York and Newport News shipyards.
Yale defeats Trinity 44 to 4 at New Haven in football play. Navy and Notre Dame tied or listed in supporting results show Chicago venue and competing teams.
The report notes a government sequence dated March. Albert is referenced in a Manila context with a carrier of borane on September 18. The fragment provides minimal readable facts and names.
Local report from Scranton area details a boiler incident in a Boston suburb where a man allegedly attacked a young girl, age five, leading to fatal injuries. Authorities await further investigation and charge decisions.
Washington Pennsylvania October 4 The Pennsylvan ia Christian Endeavorers thirteenth annual convention draws large crowd at Washington and Jefferson gymnasium. Jenks C Robinson announces officers for the coming year including President Rev Clarence E Eberman and Secretary George K McDonald among many others from Lancaster Altoona Philadelphia Pittsburg and other cities.
Stroudsburg fire company with about forty members and the Stroudsburg Band drill for a Thursday parade to Scranton. Led by ex-Councilman Makes By Miller, the event draws many prominent local officials and citizens from the region.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania a large barn owned by County Commissioner Jacob Hartman was burned by incendiary means. The blaze destroyed threshing equipment and farm implements before livestock were moved to safety. Hartman suspects arson due to prior political opposition and notes his wife found the fire started after his return from town.
A young man about 20 died in Des Moines after a parachute leap failed to open during a carnival event. He fell from a wooden cannon shot intended to launch him 700 feet, and was found dead with fatal injuries as a large crowd witnessed the accident.
Willington detective tonimlit destroyed one building of Bhamenthal morocco works in the United States. Company had orders and workers were laid off. Over 12,000 finished pins destroyed. Loss estimated at 15,000 dollars and fully insured.
The Farmers National Congress today amended the constitution shifting power to set meeting prices of meat to the executive committee instead of congressional agreement. W. B. Powell of Rhademind, Pa., delivered the remarks at the convention.
In New York Ont area a rear admiral was installed as commander of the Loyal Legion during a recent meeting. The event drew a large attendance and featured a formal hall ceremony with notable participation.
Washington county fund drive reports the Dewey home fund now totals 48 541 dollars. Community donors and local organizations contribute to the appeal, with support from civic groups.
Washington dispatch says the War Department was informed of the arrival at Manila of transport 81 Paul with seven troops of the Third Cavalry. The report places the event in a broader wartime movement tied to the Philippines campaign.
Paris and London papers report the Transvaal and Orange Free State joint demand for Britain to pull troops from the frontier within 48 hours. Kruger allegedly congratulated by editors. London sources note preparations for a large South African army and potential mass evacuation of British subjects.
In Washington in October Admiral Dewey arranged for the safe keeping of a magnificent sword at the Navy Department. His Chinese servant Ah Foon accompanied him bearing the sword. Dewey showed the sword to Commodore Tiar d, who placed the gift in his large safe for safekeeping.
Co President and Mr McKinnon led a party including the full cabinet who left Washington at 11 tonight for a two week trip to Chicago and surrounding areas.
The morning brief notes shifting cloud cover and political activity across the region. It lists generals, conventions, and local meetings including county voter counts and the November term court roundups.
Cranton was held by the firemen as hundreds of visiting squads paraded the streets after the twentieth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association. The closing hour featured a presentation to retiring president J. Cohn and a set of embossed resolutions praising Scranton officials and hospitality.
A disorderly yet detailed report covers convention activities including election results, new officers, and discussions on abolishing then restoring the corresponding secretary post. Notable speeches referenced include topics on fire protection and local governance.
Delegates gathered for the afternoon session as President Smith, recently inducted, called the meeting to order at 2 10. The program began with the opening proceedings and initial agenda items.
Forecast notes increasing cloudiness for eastern Pennsylvania with rain expected Thursday night and Friday. Winds shift from variable to northerly Thursday afternoon as conditions deteriorate into the weekend.
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