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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1899

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Insurgents Advance as U S Forces Reach Rosario Front

Manila reports place the enemy within four miles of central Manila as United States troops press the advance toward Rosario. General Schwan leads a mixed force including Thirteenth Infantry and cavalry. American casualties include Captain Safford killed and Captain McGinth wounded. The push aims at Cavite's stronghold while Spanish gunboats and marines observe from Pasig and Manila rivers.

Manila Twenty-Fifth Infantry United States Artillery Schwan Rosario Latoma Church Moonnidtoering Murlon FF Saifeld Novalose Yeaternay Sel Ala Campmaich New Mexico Arizone Sante PHI. Jopines Washington Otislus Wae Department Novaleta Ald Cuoaille Bat Safford McGinth Fourth Cavalry Colimn Savy Wessels Cavite Novalete Tims San Nicholas Mien Manilbas Aynti Helena Baltimore Sar de Malaton Nbveleta Econry Atmericans Bay of Rosario

Volunteers Return in Transport Indiana from Manila

General Otis reports the Indiana sails with 453 officers and 619 men of the Tennessee regiment. No one is listed as sick. The ship also carries 1,000 general prisoners. The Pennsylvania carrying Washington volunteers is sighted near the Golden Gate with 42 officers and 776 enlisted men, plus two officers, 34 discharged men, three hospital corps, and seven civilians.

Washington War Department Otis Indiana Manila Tennessee Regiment San Francisco Pennsylvania Washington Volunteers Golden Gate Pennsylvanian Washington Infantry Hospital Corps

Casualties in the Philippines Reported by General Oils

Washington Oct General Oils lists casualties since the last report from various U S infantry units in the Philippines. The entries name soldiers by rank and initials, with causes including measles dysentery tuberculosis drowning diarrhea typhoid and gunshot wounds, with dates ranging Sept 30 to Oct 6.

Washington J. Lewis Helbeigh Fourteenth Infantry John Cunningham F. Twelfth Infantry James Ruffin Twenty-fourth Infantry Garfield Thompson William Dunway Henry Booth Seventeenth Walter Beott William Timons Twelfth Infantry Me Gunderson Slane Henry H. Guyer Pirat

Army Casualties and Causes in World War I Brief

Sergeant Julius Labadie of the Sixth Infantry and Ernest Knapp of the Ninth Infantry are listed with malaria on Oct 5 and Oct 6 respectively. Demereat A. Smith of the Seventeenth Infantry sustained a gunshot wound described as accidental. Frank B. John non of the Twenty second Infantry is noted with unspecified cause.

Julius Labadie Ernest Knapp Demereat A. Smith Frank B. Johnnon Twenty-second Infantry

Yachting Anticipation Grows Among Famed Sailors

In New York harbor the crewmen anticipate a race tomorrow with nerves on Columbia and Shamrock. The Pantheon boat is believed to have performed best across three days of trials, keeping American crews tense as fog and shifting winds complicate the outlook. Samy Hawk reports dense fog and new wind at 2 a.m.

New York Columbia Shamrock Pantien Samy Hawk

Bryan Severely Ill Forces Campaign Pause

Ch ittw e Webster Iowa report says William Jennings Bryan is very sick and may cancel engagements including two or three speeches daily. Friends visiting the Bryan farmhouse fear he must suspend campaign travel through town, Kentucky, and Illinois. A local physician orders rest as farmers and supporters crowd the farm to see him. Bryan expects to resume the tour soon after rest.

Chronicle Webster Willim Jennings Bryan Fredrk White Tiaryon Kentucky Olbe Brevi Proay Bryan Signs City Suburnas Omaha Wm. J. Brean Towns Fred White

Jubilee Convention Discusses WCTU Expansion

In Philadelphia the Jubilee convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union debated widening the organization’s scope. The proposal was defeated but a plan to increase member events to twenty five annually and require subscription to the paper was approved. Lehigh county union won the prize banner for best twelve month showing. Elected officers include Mrs. R B Chambers president, Mrs Olive Pond Amies recording secretary, Miss Frances Jones corresponding secretary, Mrs H G Forest vice president at large, and Mrs Wm H Woods treasurer for the twenty seventh term.

Philadelphia Women’s Christian Temperance Bulletin Lehigh County Union R. OB. Chambers West Grove Olive Pond Amies Mies M. Frances Jones H. G. Forest Allegheny Mre H. Wods Huntington

Brogan on Trial for Murder in Quet, Pa

Edward J. Brogan faced trial for the murder of A Marion Wiley after a dispute at his home. Six jurors were seated as the panel exhausted. Wiley was struck by a rifle shot fired from a second story window during an incident with boys and Brogan. The defense contends the rifle was aimed elsewhere to frighten the youths and that the bullet was deflected.

Lanceater Edward J. Brogan A. Marion Wiley Wiley Brogan

Naphtha Launch Idlewild Explodes Near St John’s River

An explosion on the naphtha launch Idlewild, owned by Alexander Vedeman and his brother, at the mouth of the St Johns River at 7 last night burned several aboard. Alexander Vedeman is missing and presumed drowned. WU White was badly burned on face and head, Ed Vedeman also burned. Survivors were brought to Jacksonville by the tug Three Friends.

Jacksonville Fla Alexander Uedemann St. John's River Alexander Vedemany WU White Vedeman

Fire destroys Huntsville block in late night blaze

A large fire swept a Huntsville block on October 9 destroying A. J. Bennett & Co. livery stable and spreading to adjacent buildings. The fire began at the livery stable and within forty minutes the entire block bounded by Washington Clifton Green and Randolph streets was burned. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.

Huntsville Ala A. J. Bennett & Co Washington, Clifton, Green and Randolph Streets

Deaths Reported at Banillage in Malaria and Wounds

Washington reports the deaths at Banillage of Kare B Tiffiny of Company A Pilch infantry from pernicious malaria and Jamon Aus tin, quartermaster, killed by a chartered bolt weld during bolle weld operations.

Wishington Brooke Banillage Kare B. Tiffiny Pilch Jamon Austin Bolle Weld

Chicago Hosts Red Letter Day Banquet For McKinley and Dignitaries

The Chicago fall festival banquet at the great Auditorium honored President McKinley as guest of honor with Vice President Mariscal of Mexico, Premier Laurier of Canada, and other leaders in attendance. Speeches praised national unity, progress, and the republic’s strength from Plymouth Rock to the Philippines.

McKinley Mexico Wilfred Laurier Chicago Grittor Biel Mekilifen Leno Melville Stone Miests Don Trnncie Miriseul Mexicu Canada John &. Black John R. Tanner Carter H. Harrigan United States Besse Penrose Pennsylvania Weasley Merritt Tanner Minois Carter AH. Harrison Fennior Shelby M Cullom Tiinois Illinois Siegfried Lather Canale Vicm Mariscal Long D. Henderson Dubas Thame M. Alderaen Department of the Lakes

El Karnak Hall Falls Tall Columns in Thebes Temple

Cairo reports the collapse of nine columns in the great hypostyle hall of the Temple of Karnak Thebes built by Seti I. The hall measures 179 feet long and 28 feet wide its roof once rested on 13 columns with the tallest nearly 70 feet high. Sculptures honor Seti I and Rameses II with interior walls showing offerings to the gods.

Cairo Oct Temple of MiKarnak El-Karnak Thebes Seti T

English Eleven Likely To Win Philadelphia Cricket Match

In the third and final match Prince Ran Jithdi’s English team leads Philadelphia. England scored 385 in the first innings while Philadelphia were all out for 5. Philadelphia trailing by 380 runs, then 46 runs for 2 wickets in their second innings. they must add 222 with eight wickets remaining to avoid an innings defeat when play resumes tomorrow.

Philadelphia Get Prince Ran- Jithdi Peinve Philadelphians

Coal Trade Volume Rises and Prices Firm, Anthracite Report

The October letter from the Anthracite Operators Association notes a larger coal shipment volume in the last two weeks and firmer prices. Output limits depend on mine prep and transport capacity, with Western market receipts up year to date and stocks on Sept. 10 near 418 thousand tons versus 670 thousand a year earlier.

New York Luky Rad

Refugees at Hudson House of Refuge Rampage

Three hundred inmates of the Hudson house of refuge for women began at midnight the first night to smash furniture and break windows in the cottages. Guards and matrons could not restore order and called Hudson police for help. Damage to furniture and electric wires torn from walls.

Hudson, SN Hudson House of Refuge For Hudson Police

Breaker Blast Impacts Troy Steel Property in Chicago Area

A report indicates that blast damage affected furnaces and rolling mill property of Troy Steel in the Chicago area. The action is linked to transfers involving the Interests of the American Electric and Wire company, with details outlining financial or property adjustments.

Chicago Cit Felund Troy Steel Company American Biect and Wire Company

New York Murder Mystery Follows Body Fragments

Detectives scour West Seventeenth Street and the North River for clues to a woman's murder. Authorities suspect dismemberment after parts of the body, including the left thigh and a river fragment, are found, with a possible disposal from a rear wagon as a manhunt unfolds.

New York Oct Cvuir West Seventeenth Street Sixth Ninth Avenue North River Emma Gill Nanos Cuilford Bridgeport Wilton Gulden Martin Thern Nack Devery Weat Pwelfth Street Weat Thirteenth Street Frank Lund Berge Knickerbocker Thirteenth Street Captain Lund

Weather and festival notes mix with scattered global items

A morning weather note forecasts fair and warmer conditions. The page mentions a Manila defense buildup and festival activity in Chicago, plus a murder mystery in New York and various local items. Financial and crime notes appear alongside regional notices and a provisional kindergarten fund count.

Lexington Races Feature Walnut Wall Cup

In Lexington the Walnut Wall cup race awarded 5000 dollars with Silver Cup from L V Harkness. Lord Vincent and Edna Cook were early favorites but failed to win as Kilert claimed victory after eight entries. Edna Cook won the first heat. Kilert won the next. Time marks include 2 19 5, 2 20 My, 2 16.

Lexington Get L V Harkness New York Lord Vincent Trinsyvivanks Wis Edna Cook Kilert Vincent Cook Kilda Bilert Free Blond Free Bond Litt Thorn Mell Boy Sig

Jockey Boyd Dies After Hawthorne Steeplechase Crash

Jockey Boyd, riding Globe II, was killed when Globe II crashed into a hurdle and fell in the third race at Hawthorne. The mount collided with Three Forks and Boyd died en route to the rail. An investigation was launched into crowding incidents on the track.

Chicow J. Boyd Somerset Boyd Buddy Mattie Hoysi Cheesemire Jocker

Unscrambled court order court grants venire de novo

The superior court today ruled on multiple cases across counties including Prank ly in Oregon with a new venire award. Jaynes and Weeming counties are cited in the judgment while Bradford County attorneys Terry and others face further proceedings.

Philadelphia Green County Jaynes Weeming County Judement Revernwl Terry Bradford County

Nomination of Gerry Brown for State Auditor on Democratic Ticket

Howton and Gerry Brown of Lroeckton were nominated today for state auditor on the Democratic ticket replacing Walter L. Hamlet of Lynn who declined. Brown is described as a leader within the Popullet party.

Howton, Ger Gerry Brown Lroeckton Dtute Domentatio Walter L. Hamlet Lynn Mr. Brown Popullet Party Ay Ude

Revenue Stamp Frauds Union May Harbor Counterfeit Ring

Six months ago a Philadelphia case exposed a stamp counterfeiting conspiracy tied to the U S Secret Service leading to arrests in a district court. Defendants include Kilery P fiveghem a former district attorney Hilver Ko Newitt deputy collector M Downer Jacobs Kennedy bankers and craftspeople from Lancaster Camden and Philadelphia including an engraver and a factory foreman.

Patadelphia Chen T Herenie Onearthend United States Elect Men Defope Jnge M. Downer Lancaster William M. Jacobs William TL. Kennedy Ofiar Baliwit S. Hredell Camden N. J Arthur Taylor This Celts Jaines Burns Jacobs

Lancaster Fair Opens With Large Exhibit and Races

The state county agricultural fairs begin in Lancaster with a broad display from New York New Jersey Ohio Maryland and all parts of the state. Premiums exceed 15000 and races with over 2000 in prizes are planned. Cardiate Creasy speaks at the fair grounds Wednesday while Governor Stone von Frider visits Thursday night.

Lancaster New York New Jersey Ohio Maryland Stone von Frider

Outwitted the British Navy Levens Marques

The British steamship Guelph with ammunition en route to the Transvaal was intercepted by the cruiser Philomel off Lorenco Marques. The Guelph claimed no cargo and was allowed to continue to harbor after signaling. Ammunition was later landed at Durban, Natal, when owners learned seizure would occur.

Durban Natal Lorenao Marques

Townsend Yacht Brings Miners From Nome Rescue at Sitka

Suan Francisca Ort reports the steam yacht Townsend owned by millionaire miner C. D. Lane arrived from Cape Nome carrying rescued miners. Captain Wicks had previously sailed to Koteebie Sound in July and saved seventy men. Eighty three others were taken to St Michaels aboard the revenue cutter Bear Macy with many suffering scurvy and amputations from frostbite.

Suan Francisca Townsend D. Lane Milionaire Cape Nome Wicks Koteebie Sound St. Michaels Bear Macy

Dewey's Vermont Vacation Trip Arrives In Washington

Admiral Dewey planned a northern vacation aboard Dr. Seward Webb’s private car. Governor Smith of Vermont and Webb arrived to meet him and arrange northern travel. The special car will depart tonight over the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Washington

Guns and Ammunition Shipment to Manila Reported

Jumdon reports the Maxim Nonden feldt guns and ammunition shipped two shipboard gun batteries to Manila. They were expected here prior to departure by Cinonte W. Van Queen of the United States War Office, who will follow the convoy on Thursday.

Jumdon Manila Prian Cinonte W. van Queen Thurrihae

Governor appoints trustees to Danville insane hospital

Thirvieburg October 7 Governor Stone appoints Howard Lyon of Williamport and William Connell of Scranton as trustees of the Danville plate insane hospital.

Thirvieburg Stone Howard Lyon William Sport Ie Plate Insane Hospital Danville William Connell Scranton Redganed

Billy Rotchford Knocked Out in Chicago Bout

Billy Rotchford was knocked out by Emiley Rotchford in the first minute of the round. Y Torres Motevern to night secured a knock out.

Billy Rotchford Chicago Y— Torres Motevern Emiley Rotchford

Typhoon in Yokohama Believed To Have Killed Fifty

Reports from Yokohama indicate that at least fifty people perished in Saturday's typhoon. The disaster prompted rescue efforts and cautions for coastal areas.

Yokohama Satuirday

Peace chances in South Africa shape British policy

Berlin reports suggest Lord Salisbury may avoid war with the Transvaal though a peaceful solution remains unlikely. Parliament may be asked to authorize South African credits and a general election could follow Unionist pressure for an early vote. The queen’s speech will focus on the South African question.

Africa Europe Lord Salisbury London Oet Berlin Evening Standard Transvaal England South Africa South Africa—was Not Fully Realized By, the Public Wars the War Offee Fnvt Tiodver Bolter Duke of Wellington Napoleon Britain Department of State McKinley Hay Great Britain United States Speart Natal Hurshers Sire Redvers Buller Steyn Orange Free State Alfred Milner Marquis of Salisbury

Twenty Five Fever Cases Reported in Key West

Twenty five new Yellow fever cases were reported in Key West during October. Health officials urge vigilance as authorities trace contacts and monitor the outbreak's spread.

Key West Deal Te

New Army Transports Aims For Pacific Service

The British steamship Benmohr arrived from Hong Kong and will be turned over to the United States army for transport service as soon as she discharges her cargo. The Russian steamship Dalywortok, en route from Yokohama to Honolulu with Japanese laborers for the Hawaiian Islands, has been chartered by the United States army for transport.

San Francisco Okt Britiets Swamship Benmohr Hong Kong United States Army Alice Dalywortok Yokohama Honolulu

Unclear OCR Manuscript Mentions Arrivals and Locations

Fragmentary text lists names like New York Liverpool Rotterdam and Hanbury with scattered terms, suggesting a shipping or arrival notice. The readable items resemble place names and destinations but lack coherent narrative or dates.

New York Bervin Liverpool Kaleer Wilhelm Grontia Devit Laverpool Liverpont Mtrurla Uisari Ropterdam Rotterdam KaleerPriederiol Hanbury

Weather forecast for Warren PA and region

Forecast for Toesday indicates fall warmth with showers in the northern area and warmer conditions in the south. Fresh southerly winds accentuate the unsettled pattern across Warren Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

Washington Warren Pennsylvania Lale Wedhnewlay

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