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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1897

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Seven Yellow Fever Cases Reported In Mobile

The Mobile yellow fever tally shows seven new cases and two deaths in the city with a fatality in Magazine Point. New Orleans notes a worsening fever scene with multiple deaths, while Montgomery alarms rise over a presumed yellow fever death later attributed to salmon poisoning. Galveston doctors largely favor dengue over yellow fever, with no confirmed cases.

New Orleans Devt Call Algiers Io Carrolltun Carrie Gecker Mobile Ala Magazine Point Montgomery Stebbins Galveston Tex Gulteras

Henry George Campaign Seen Through Louisville Lens

The Courier Journal asserts Henry George’s New York mayoral bid embodies revolutionary aims from the Chicago platform. It warns liberty could be endangered by excess license, compares George to Robespierre and Marat, and notes free silver factions backing George while predicting broader policy implications for property, railways, and government.

Louisville Courier Journal Watterson Henry George New York George Chicago France America Altgeld Robespierre Tillman Danton Paris Washington Mike Muaudte Yimmany Platt Beb Low Spain Tim Vietara Kentucky Mr. George

Chicago Brewers War Over Prices Shrinks Barrel Cost

Chicago brewers battle oversupply as capacity far exceeds demand. Prices drop toward 4 per barrel after the Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers Association cuts prices to curb pirate sales. Higher costs due to taxes and materials push production expenses up to about 4.9 per barrel, yet selling prices may fall further amid a tense market.

Chicago Chicage and Milwaukee Brewers’ Association Outeldera

Barrios Faces Reverses as Guatemala Rebels Advance

Santa Ana dispatch says dictator Barrios of Guatemala appears endangered as Jove Leon Castillo invades from El Salvador with a large force. Castillo, with Renendo Santa Crus and Pedro Barillas, gains key towns near Guatemala City and threatens the capital.

New York Santa Ana Herald Barrios Guatemala Jove Leon Castillo Salvador Jutlana Cuajiniquilipea Castillo Renendo Santa Crus Pedro Barillas Gielemala

Rebels Battle At Totonicapan Guatemala Then Totonicapan

Rebel forces faced government troops at Totonicapan as heavy artillery fire raged from dawn to sunset. General Ovalle led assaults on Tierra Blanca, forcing rebels to retreat toward Coxham while Jalapa units pursued. Reports claim 4000 government troops and 38 artillery pieces in action with reinforcements en route to Totonicapan.

Totonicapan Guatemala Galveston Tex Batita Tierra Bianca Ovalle Tierra Blanca Coxham Taracena San Francisco de Alto Olintepeque Sija Salaja Quezntenango Jose Leon Casillo Petro Barillas Rosendo Santa Cruz Jerez Yupiltepeque Jutiapa San Jose Champerico

Thieves Loot New Jersey Home of Century Magazine President

In Orange New Jersey thieves raided the home of Francis H. Scott, head of Century Magazine, on Friday and stole apparel and household items valued at about $500. Police arrested three suspects including Mary Rogers aka Chicago May, Cyrus Flyland, and George Bennett aka the New York Kid. two revolvers were recovered. They resisted arrest and will be arraigned tomorrow.

New York Francis H. Scott Century Magasine Company Orange N. J Vale Mary Rogers Chicago Cyrus Flyland George Bennett

Quiet Day in Williamsport Hosts Temperance Convention

A quiet day saw Mrs Annabelle Molvey deliver an address to a large audience while no work occurred in Williamsport as the Women's Christian Temperance Union held sessions. Delegates filled nearly every pulpit and in the afternoon Mrs Harvey of West Pittor spoke at the courthouse. Evening crowds were turned away from Pine Street Methodist Episcopal Church where Rev Anna Bhaw gave the convention sermon.

Williamsport Opt Women's Christian Temperance Union Mra Annabelle M. Harvey West Pitter Court House Pine Street Methodist Episcopal Church Anna Bhaw

Flouring mill burns in Atchison destroyes Cain properties

Fire in Atchison Kansas destroys the four mill and warehouse of John M. Cain, along with the Central mill, Cain block, and five small frame buildings. Total loss estimated at 75000 dollars with about one third insured. Cain warehouse held 1000 barrels of flour and the mill held several thousand bushels of wheat, total losses about 51008 dollars with 71000 insured.

Atchison, Kas Ort John M. Cain Cain

Steamship Arrivals Southampton Ost 14

Arrived Bre men New York for Bremen and proceeded Havre. Arrived Ja Cham pagne New York. Queenstown Sailed Umbria from Liverpool bound New York.

Southampton

Weyler recalled as Cuba crisis prompts Spain plan

Madrid reports four hour cabinet session confirms recall of General Weyler from Cuba. Weyler vows obedience and cooperation with the government. Sagasta says pacification of Cuba will precede a model administration and aid peace in the Philippines. Reports from Havana and Madrid note resignations and tense moves as Spain faces financial strains and new governors.

Sagasta Cuba Philippines Spain Madrid Weyler el Meraldo Porto Rico Marshal Blanes Segasta Snogasta Philippine Islands Havana Blanca Palmerina Primo de Flvera Palavieja Manila Mindanao Zamoanga Basilan London Hannis Taylor United States Taylor Lst Barcelona Blanco Catellanos Marquis de Ahumada Philippine Telands Marshal Primo Rivera The the Times Senor Sagasta General Weyler T Lo Palley America Woodford Renor Sugasia Washington

Fragmentary Line Hints at Broader Struggle and Autonomy

Incomplete text suggests a discussion where talk of autonomy fades as the conflict expands, implying a shift to a broader, more intense struggle. The fragment hints at rising stakes and a widening scope of resistance.

Treasury warns of phantom Ball estate hoax in Philadelphia

Washington October reports say the treasury department has received many inquiries about a supposed Joseph Ball estate held in trust. Officials state no such fund exists and the only record is a 2,000 underwriter claim from 1801 tied to cartons seized by the French. No involvement by ex President Harrison is confirmed.

Washington Treasury Department Joseph Ball Philadelphia Ball Harrion Treasury

Anniversary of Charles Parnell in Dublin marked by massive nationalist procession

Five thousand Nationalists march through Dublin to Glasnevin Cemetery for the sixth anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell. The ornate memorial car, wreaths, and a bronze bust lead the parade, followed by Irish leaders, officials, Parnell family members, and hundreds of regional delegations. The event emphasizes unity over faction despite political overtones.

Dublin Charles Stewart Parnell Glasnevin Ireland Parnell Irish Parliamentary Party John Hedmond Independent Evening Herald Weekly Independent Irish National League of Great Britain John Parnell M. Py Dickingon Mra Della Parnell Cork Limerick Ferns C. Parnell

Trolley Crash Kills Woman and Injures Family Near Baltimore

A trolley car on the City and Suburban Traction line struck a wagon two miles from Baltimore on Mount Carmel road. Mrs. John Frederick Helm Jr. died instantly. her husband and two day old child were injured along with the other child. The conductor and motorman were arrested.

Baltimore Point Breese Mount Carmel Road John Frederick Helm South Washington Street

Masons in Baltimore Plan Triennial Convention

Baltimore hears the general grand chapter of Royal Arch Masonry assembles in a triennial conclave starting tomorrow with the centennial celebration of founding in the United States. A Maryland grand chapter reception precedes Tuesday morning exercises, including a centennial poem by Dr. Henry Branch and a centennial hymn. A grand banquet follows Thursday at the Masonic temple.

Baltimoore Get Royal Arch Maxscnm United States Maryland Maxonic Temple

United States Board settles 14 place name spellings

The geographic names board issued decisions standardizing spellings of 14 locations including one in Alaska. Variations were found for the same place, and the board chose the form used here, such as Klondike spelled as shown.

Kiondike Washington United States Geographic Names Alaska Ayto

Outings Art Editor Dead in Gowanda New York

Allen W. Van Deusen, art editor of Outing magazine in New York, died here Saturday morning in Gowanda New York.

Outings Gowanda N. Y Allen W. Vandeusen Outing New York

Dr Swallow Seeks Road Rousing Majority For State Treasurer

Rev Dr S C Swallow Prohibition candidate writes Pittsburg independent nominee Thompson claiming Western counties sought to swing voters away from Beacom to Thompson. Swallow says he will expose treasury misuses, vow to be elected and push Thompson support to secure a large victory.

Tarishburg S. C. Swallow Prohibition William Roy Thompson Pittsburg Quays Swallow Thompson Beacom Pittsburger

Henry George Denounced by Labor Leaders in New York

A United Labor party meeting in Philadelphia debated endorsing Henry George for mayor of Greater New York. Delegates denounced him as aligned with capital and corporate interests, with sharp exchanges and harsh personal attacks. The motion to endorse was tabled by an 18 to 9 vote.

Philadelphia Henry George Greater New York United Labor League James A. Powers Typographical Union, No Chance Ulrich C. Ganton Phim Monti Henry George le Barnes Thomas L. Johnson Brooklyn

Distress in Ireland prompts no special session request

London reports Arthur Balfour responding to 66 Irish MPs that government notes the potato crop failure and people’s distress but sees no need for a special session. The executive can act without parliament if fears of memorialia worsen. John Dillon is the Irish House leader.

London House of Commons Ireland Arthur K. Balfour Treasury John Dillon

Child Fatally or Near Fatally Struck by Bicycle Pedal

A four year old son of Patrick Kelley of Pittston Pennsylvania was crushed by a bicycle on Wyoming Avenue. The rider, on an old fashioned bike with vertical pedals, struck the boy as he passed and pedal pressed into the abdomen tearing flesh. The cyclist escaped undetected.

Pittston Patrick Kelley Wyoming Avenue Hievellat

Desperate Lunatic Kills Inmate at State Asylum

J B West, former law student at the state university, became violently insane and choked inmate Thomas C Denne to death in a cell at the state asylum in Austin. Officials had attempted separation as he raved about Populist leadership.

Austin Tex J. B. West Law Clase The State University Thomas C. Dene Denne Cour A Thendania

Brooklyn figure Thomas William Adaing dies at 7 eight

New York reports the death of Thomas William Adaing a prominent Tamany Society member four years ago and former chairman of the committee that exported the body of President Monroe to Richmond Virginia He died at his Brooklyn home aged 7.

New York Thomas William Adaing Tammany Society Monroe Richmond Brooklyn

Murder Charge Brings Canton Shocking Arrest

Canton, Oct 4 William DePeyster a well known character is under arrest on a murder charge after his wife fled their home wrapped in flames her clothing soaked with lamp air in the blaze.

Canton William DePeyster

Governor Recommends Georgia Prison Commission

Governor Atkinson outlined a plan to appoint a three member prison commission to locate and build a new penitentiary with separate quarters for boys women and men. The panel would oversee convict labor with able bodied inmates hired out for five years and aim to relieve state taxpayers from the cost of housing about 2204 convicts.

Atlanta Atkinson Atte Prion Commission

Kaiser Thanks The Sultan For War CannoNs

Constantinople Oct 10 The German emperor thanks the sultan for several cannon captured from the Greeks during the recent war and presented by Abdul Hamid. He praises Turkey’s moderation in peace negotiations with Greece and says he enjoys the faithful friendship of Emperor William.

Constantinople

Croton Water Main Burst Floods Croton District

A large Croton water main burst early in the morning on Mad1eon avenue and Porty olohth streets flooding basements and cellars. Ten million gallons flowed through the streets over five hours causing thousands in damage to nearby homes and to the Knickerbocker Athletic club and the Young Men's Christian Association building.

New York Croton Madleon Avenue Portyolohth Young Men's Christian Association Knickerbocker Athletic Club

Debs Talks on the Problem in New York

Eugene V. Debs addressed about one thousand people at the Grand Central Palace on How to Remedy the Social Problem using his familiar arguments. Colonel Richard Hinton of the Social Democracy colonization commission urged a plan to colonize about a thousand families in a major western city within a month.

New York Eugene V. Debs Grand Central Palace Richard Hinton Colonization Commission of the Social Democracy

Storm at St Johns Brings Naval Aid Feared Damages

A severe storm hits St Johns Florida causing distress signals from a returning vessel. The British warship Pelican sails to assist. Fears grow for damage to fleets returning from Labrador as the port experiences one of its harshest storms in years.

St. Johns Get Harkentine Pelican Labrador

Engagement at Mamonrilio Ends in Government Victory

Reports state a clash at Mamonrilio in Santa Clara province between insurgents and a government detachment under Colonel Delgado. Government forces won. insurgents suffered 21 killed and 14 boxes of Hemington and Mauser rifles captured.

Havana Mamonrilio Santa Clara Delgado Hemington Delgalo

Yellow Fever Breakthrough and Locust Invasion Report

London dispatch notes Professor Baenerelli announces a curative serum for yellow fever after discovering the bacillus. A separate report warns locusts have reappeared north of Uruguay, signaling renewed agricultural menace.

London Vimes Montevideo Baenerelli Uruguay

Dutters Grist Mill Destroyed by Fire at Indiantown Gap

Lebanon Oct 10 Dutters grist mill an old landmark at Indiantown Gap now destroyed by fire. The mill operated sixty years and was owned by Harvey C Dutters who loses 800 as the plant was not insured.

Lebanon Dutters Indiantown Gap Harvey C. Dutters

Weather Iadiations and Loyalty Promises Feature Morning News

The morning tabloid covers weather warnings and yellow fever victims. General Weyler pledges loyalty while an American product eyeing foreign markets appears. A sermon by Dr Ewalow signals hopeful election outcomes. Local features note nomads near Taylor and a Trinity Lutheran Harvest Home Festival.

Weyler Ewalow Taylor Wools Trinity Luetheran Church

Commerce volume previews American goods impact abroad

Washington reports on the forthcoming Commercial Relations of the United States volume. Consuls in Hanover Barcelona Geneva and Nuremberg describe European responses to American products from electric rail freight tools breakfast cereals bicycles canned goods leather and lead pencils.

United States Washington Bureau of Foreign Commerce State Department Hanover Germany Barcelona Spain Geneva Nuremburg

Klondike Treasure Report From Dawson City Passengers

The steamer Rosalie arrived from Skaguay with six Dawson City passengers including Pat Galvin and wife Charles Thebo C E B Garrish WH Davis and a man named Bede They carried about 312 000 in duggers Rushing reports rich strikes on Hunker creek rivaling Bonunga Eldorado and a record year output while many miners prepare cabins and supplies for winter and next spring.

Bullet Near His Heart Hurts Lancaster Carpenter

W Anson Hower a Parke born carpenter working for McDowell of Philadelphia was brought to the county hospital after a bullet pierced his chest during a nighttime encounter with two tramps on a freight train. He claims the assailants demanded money and shot him when he refused. He is 21 years old and unmarried.

Lancaster Anson Hower Parke Releurs McDowell Philadelphia N Hospital Parkersburg

Chites Named Head of Consolidated Steel and Wire

Rumors place John W. Chites favored to lead the Consolidated Steel and Wire company, with plants across the region, as he is credited with spearheading a movement to unite wire and well manufacturers under a single leadership.

Cleveland Oct John W. Chites Wil Eooon Peslen Tijinoki Steel Company Consolidated Steel and Wire Company Des Atv Chates Iie

President Meinejey Consents Visit to Pettis County

Henry D Shelton of Hughesville Pettis County receives consent to visit Pettis County next month. The sugar making industry event to be informally inaugurated in Central Missouri marks the president's planned visit.

Pettis County Sedalia Henry D. Shelton Hughesville Pettie County Meine Jey Pets County Shelton Missouri

Richmond man killed in farmyard stabbing over a crow dispute

In Richmond Kentucky, Rutherford Todd, youngest son of Frank Todd, a wealthy farmer, stabbed Don Diller on his father’s farm. Diller died from wounds. Todd surrendered after the incident and was released on bail.

Richmond Rutherford Todd Frank Todd Don Todd

Weather forecast for New York and Midwest regions

The Herald reports variable weather with frost in highlands then increasing clouds in western and lake districts. Tuesday expects partly cloudy skies, rising temperatures, and possible local rain in western and lake districts. Fresh to light northeasterly winds shift to southerly.

the Herald New York Get Middle States New England

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