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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1899

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Aguinaldo's Men Resume Farm Work in Manila

Reports from Manila claim Aguinaldo orders Filipino troops in the north to return to towns and resume farming while others may remain under arms. Rumors speak of evacuations around Dagupan and San Fernando as American ships enforce the region. The text also notes a failed plot to burn government buildings and ships.

Orani Manila Aguinaldo Dagupan San Fernando Belletnict United States Thie Mile Minila Oran River Cornwell Cavite Franklin Laguna de Bay Orunk Rdaneta Oran Orant Ouls Faye Bay Road Las Pinas Warren San Francisco Wheeling Vancouver Honolulu Pashing St. Vincent Luzon

Lithuanian Alliance Elects Officers at Waterbury Session

At the fourteenth annual convention in Waterbury Connecticut the Lithuanian Alliance elected Rev M Kaupas of Scranton as president H Schmidaluskas Shenandoah as vice president W Fad zo vy cz is Shenandoah as treasurer and T Astromskas Minersville as secretary The group also decided to have Lithuanian people represented at the Paris exposition.

Waterbury Conn Oce Lithuanian Alliance Rev. M. Kaupas Scranton H. Schmidaluskas Shenandoah Pot W. Fadzovyczius T. Astromskas Minersville

Park Plans Allow Automobiles Under Controls

The committee of supervision and police of the Weir mountain public commission recommended allowing automobiles to enter the park under designated drives. Earlier, the commission had prohibited vehicle entry to the pleasure ground, and today’s action comes after strong agitation in favor of cars.

Phlladelpha Got. S Committee of Seuperintendnce Weirmount DHL

Large Fire Destroys Corroft Barracks and Contents in Wilmington

A major early morning fire in Corroft, Wilmington, Delaware, destroyed a large structure described as among the country’s largest for its form. The blaze consumed the barracks, furnishings, and various stored items, with partial insurance coverage noted. No further updates on causes or casualties were provided.

Wilmington Del J. Edward Addicks Corrcroft Fiable Foxs

Burglary at Commercial Bank Ends With $1000 Loss

Burglars blew the bank safe with nitro glycerine this morning in Bippey ta. The robbers gained about 1000 dollars and escaped before arrests. Local authorities report no arrests yet.

Bippey

Unclear OCR: Pension Certificates Noted in Local List

Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Washington DC pension certificates and several surnames such as Girner Ridley Luckey Bradford and Granville Center with scattered towns. The readable text suggests a local notice or registry excerpt without a clear event or outcome.

Washington, Dct Oscar Girner Beranton Moto Mannipa Ridley Granville Center Wradford Abram B. Luckey Sayse Bradford Lo Su

President McKinley Receives Enthusiastic Welcome Aboard Tour

President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley are greeted warmly as their special train passes through Alliance and Canton Ohio. Crowds cheer at each stop while cabinet members are introduced. The trip begins with no speeches until tomorrow at the Quincy home.

Canton McKinley City of Alliance Canton War c Mies Barbour Mre Ohio Chieago Junction Quincy Tiffin Fostoria Akron Cleveland Terminal and Valley Railroad Baltimore & Chino Deflanes Wao Bush Oulney Washington Takotius

Boston to Honor Dewey During Navy Visit

Mayor Quincy seeks to delay Olympia arrival for Admiral Dewey's Boston visit and mobilize state troops as the central event. Cadets and naval brigade to assemble, Olympia crew expected as escort, with marine detachment on call. City to offer a dignified gift to the admiral as part of the program.

Boston Oct Quincy Secretary of the Navy Admiral Dewey Mth Olympia Charlestown Navy Yard Dewey Corps of Cadets Naval Brigade Navy Yard Marine Corps

Cricket Match Ends in Draw Between New York and England

In Staten Island New York and England played a drawn match as the English declared at eight wickets down in their first innings. New York then pursued a second innings target, finishing with two wickets remaining as the day closed. The English left for Philadelphia for a return game against the gentlemen there tomorrow.

New York Chiti Staten Prince Hanssteinholls Engileh Clore Philadelphils Gentlemen of Philadelphii

Mayeville Hurdler of Ky Farmer's Wife Murdered at Home

Mrs James Lishbrook wife of a prominent local farmer was murdered at Clark station six miles from Mayeville. While alone at home she was attacked by strangers who had been in the area for days. Her husband secured a clob and the assailant was beaten. A crowd searches the surrounding countryside for suspects.

Mayeville James Lishbrook Thin County

Monument Erected in Donegal by DAR Chapter

A monument at Donegal cemetery in the county was dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution with special services. Members of the local and Daneel chapters attended in a body and Congressman Drosius delivered the oration.

Tancastar Donegal Witstens Daughters of the American Revolution Daneel Drosius

Death of Major Jumper at University Hospital

Major Jumper 1 hostings and brother of ex Governor Hastings died at University Hospital from complications of illnesses tied to Civil War wounds. His wife daughter and distinguished brother attended his bedside at death.

Philadelphia Gel Hostings Fel HL. Hastings University Hospital Aanee

Return of Chairman Jones Arrives in New York on Umbria

Senator James Jones will reach New York aboard the steamer Umbria tomorrow. He will be met at the wharf by George Fred Williams W J Abbott Dr Gardner and other Chicago platform Democrats and by a delegation from the Democratic Club of New York City.

New York Qot. i James Jone Democratic National Umbria George Fred Williams W. J. Abbott Dr. Gardner Chicago Platform Democrate Democratic Club of New York City

Miners Strike at Dague Mines Shuts 1000 Men Idle

Miners at the Dague mines in Du Bola Pennsylvania went on strike today leaving about a thousand men idle. The move is to show solidarity with Tioga miners who have been idle for three months. Sheriffs from Kirk and Jefferson counties were dispatched to the scene to police expected trouble.

du Bola Dague Mines Ald Tioga Kirk Jefferson Counties

Yachting World Championship Race Abandoned After Light Winds

The Shamrock and Columbia failed to reach the outer mark as light baffling winds kept both yachts drifting. With breezes rarely >6 knots and hours consumed, the race off Sandy Hook was called off at 3:45 pm, leaving the outcome undecided and fans disappointed by the pause in the series.

New York Shamrock Columbia Barr Coumbia Weather Bureau Navesink Sandy Hook Evans Iselin Hever Coostume Hopta Ike Coleridge Long Island Tae Shamrock Thomas Tipton Calle Oliver Iselin The Columbian

Transvania stake at Lexington thrills crowd with upset

In Lexington on October 5 the $10,000 Transylvania stake for 2.15 pace trotters produced a stunning result as Lord Vincent won after Peter the Great led into the final stretch but broke. Ringmond and Lord Vincent battled through multiple heats with tight finishes, drawing a large crowd and heavy betting.

Lexington Transvania Peter the Great Kentucky Peter Lord Vincent Ringmond Thomas H. Lawson Boston Charlie Herr Kingmond Hartford Jr Phrase Strategt Heaten Joe Watts

British and Boer Movements Across Natal Frontier

Dispatches from Natal and Johannesburg describe Boer advances and British delays, with massing burghers at borders and rumors of refugees attacked. Reports cite Newcastle and Ladysmith, evacuations planned, and unrest among refugees as violence surfaces amid ongoing negotiations and fear of massacres.

Newcastle Roere Transvaal South Africa Cape Town Kimberly Cape Johannesburg Cape Colony Orange Free State

City Hall Site Fight Moves Forward in Wilkes-Barre

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports attorney M. M. Connelly obtained an injunction in Wilkes-Barre restraining Mittston city officials from buying the Trowell ground on Bread street. The common council then passed a purchase ordinance at six dollars per foot front, higher than the original offer, with a Friday hearing before Judge Woolwind.

Common Council Peleet Council Woolwind

Transatlantic Shipping Arrivals and Departures Report

In New York and Liverpool ports several liners appear with arrivals from New York and Southampton. Vessels Patria Majestic Aurania Saale arrived New York while Oceanic and Maasdam show entries and departures noted with Cherbourg and Southampton routes.

Llamburg Patria New York Liverpool Majestic Aurania Bremen Saale Bouthampton Auguste Victoria Hombure Cherbourg Tarburosk Servia Germane Queenstown Oceanic Rotterlan

Bedford Fair Sets Attendance Record and Fast Races

In Bedford Pennsylvania the fair drew six thousand attendees, the largest in years. Lathe Dan won the trotting race with Gennal Copey placing second and General O Connor third. Tuever won the half mile running race with Rocket second and Bolivar third.

Bedford Lathe Dan Gennal Copey General O'Connor Tuever Rocket Bolivar

Pelow Fever Reports Rise in Key West

Key West reports fifteen new cases of pelow fever and multiple deaths today amid ongoing health concerns.

Key West

Des Moines Des Mother Report on Senator J Harlan’s Death

United States Senator James Harlan died at his Mount Pleasant home on October day. Local authorities report the event as sudden but not unexpected, with mourners expressing tribute to the longtime public servant.

Des James Harlan Mount Pleasant

Weather and County News Roundup

Weather fair today. Northeastern Pennsylvania reports financial and commercial updates. Local Dunmore Budget review. State Firemen's Parade planned. Electric lineman electrocuted while working. Yacht race canceled again. Women's Foreign Missionary Society notes. Suburban and local items listed under Round About the County.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Firemen Parade in Scranton Draws Record Civic Jubilation

Cranton yesterday hosted the annual Pennsylvania Firemen’s States association parade hailed as the finest spectacle. Sixty nine musical groups and over one hundred fire companies paraded through the city, with open houses, receptions, and incessant marches lasting from night into day. The event culminated in a day of hose and ladder races and a prize drill on Wyoming avenue with horses, uniforms, and equipment on display.

Cranton Pennsylvania Wyoming Avenue Ivolock P.m Hunan Scranton Parrs Mount Fire Company Norristown Warrivats Wilkeshirre Sboenn

Wae a cre at pirade

A detailed account of a large parade in Scranton as part of a convention, noting excellent weather, a long two mile procession lasting about ninety minutes, and a remarkable firemen’s parade with vivid uniforms, music, and precise marching. Spectators spread along the route, viewing the event from various points.

Scranton Piremen Pennsylvania Firermen

One Hitch Marks Parade Through Olive Street Route

Parade proceeds with only one hitch as fifth division reaches Olive Street on outward journey. Marshal James holds column on Washington Avenue awaiting prior divisions. Start time 25.5 p.m. with blast furnace gong. Chief Tobling clears avenue, ambulances and exempt vehicles allowed. Ex-Chief Hickey rides with Major Millar. continued on next page.

Olive Street James Washington Avenue Tobling Avenue Tr Litehawinind Franklin Avenue Adame Avesnue Lackawinna Hickey W. & Millar

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Friday through Saturday

Washington reports a forecast for eastern Pennsylvania with July Perday and Friday night as fair, Saturday expected to be fair with increasing northeasterly winds.

Washington Pennsylvania

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