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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1898

Page

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Peace Reigns About Paris In Dreyfus Controversy

Paris reports quiet amid claims of forgery and concealment by general staff over the Dreyfus affair. Comte Esterhazy loses Legion of Honour membership while M. de Freycinet hesitates over ministerial war and justice posts. London notes a possible cover up involving General Mercier and the bordereau dossier.

Count Esterhazy Legion of Honor M. de Freycinet Dreyfus Paris Court of Cassation Hich Gaulois The Eclair Liberte Figaro Comte Fsterhazy Legion of Honour M. Ribout London Parla Times Mercier William Schwarzkoppen

Truth in the Dreyfus case gains broader court access

Paris reports that by Saturday the court of cassation extends control over the Dreyfus matter, with power to demand documents and compel oath testimony, potentially bringing the case to France and exposing grounds of conviction while keeping proceedings private. Public demonstrations and inflammatory speeches marked the day as Faure left the opera, amid anti military sentiment.

Paris Court of Caseation Dreyfus Dousler France Paul de Roulede Patriotic League le Bourget Comte Keterhany

Court of Cassation decision reported in London dispatch

A Duady News correspondent notes the court of cassation delivered its ruling on Saturday by a vote of four to nine against four, with the verdict tied to threats of expulsion. The item appears as a London dispatch describing the high court action and its context.

Wevera London Duady News Court of Cassation

Manila Death List from General Otis Cable

Washington Ont 30. The following cable received at the War Department tolling from General Otis Manila Cal. Deaths since last report include sergeant major Hoy W Thives, private Deakita, private Seyati, private Henry Ho Weare, private Arthur Stites, private Neliyadkay, private Wirrhoea, private H, private Liew, private Hates J. Dortaren, private Burl W Ostoriout, private Whiter McLean, private Edward Manches, private Sem. The list notes typhoid fever, dysentery, and other illnesses among units from Nebraska, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and the Twenty-third Infantry. Signed Othe.

Manila Gel Washiameon Fereeant Hoy W. Thives Deakita Mall Veyer Seyati Vate Heney Ho Weare Pennry Vanin Alford Myls Mun Nebraska Thomas W.T Marne Pourtornith Inji Arthur Stites Frank HH. Wowley Loapedtil Corps Get Liew Twenty-third Infantry J. Dortearen Dean Morgan Tukota Arute Dye Entery

Hecker and Lee Ordered to Leave Havana

Colonels Hecker and Lee of the United States Special Transportation Commission are recalled to Washington by the first available steamer. Secret telegrams from Secretary Alger direct their return, with unclear purposes noted by observers in Havana.

Vlavana Get Hecker Lee United States Special Transportation Commission Washington Alger War Department Wshington Ward Line Seneca George F. Waring, Jr New York City Wade Claus Camp Altem O'Reilly Warte

Porto Ricans Aim for Territorial Rights and Civil Government

San Juan de Porto Rico December 20 delegates from island towns met to draft recommendations for the special commissioners who will represent Porto Rico in Washington. The assembly urged territorial rights eight hour day for labor and civil government ending military rule, assuming US grant of territorial status.

San Juan de Porto Hico Get Porto Rico Washington Oriais Lalwrite United States Porto Hioo

Stone forecast by Senitor in Pittsburg city visit

In Pittsburg yesterday Senator ML quays said Stone will be planted and Elkin's figures showing about 190000 plurality are near correct. He added that loyal Republicans need not fear the November election as Colonel Stone and the Republican ticket are expected to win by a wide majority. Jacksonville report notes Defuneak Springs burned with two thirds of insured value at 816000.

Pittsburg Quay Enlid Stone Elkin Spain Cuba United States Lmit Ehite TenjJamin Harriegn Wood Pettit Sun Rigney Plantation Santa Cruz del Sur New York City Metropolis Young United States Navy Manzanillo Santiago Guantanamo Nent Sintingomenin Baynimno Victoria B.C Eequinidult Eluba Proline Admiralty Amphison Aera Shi Cuquimbe Phaeton Ban Tahidi Boulety Delunde de de Leander Dee Comox Peengre

Unclear Port Log Sparks Transit Flurry

Fragmentary shipping notes show ships arriving and departing New York and European ports. Items include mentions of Havre Queenstown Liverpool Antwerp Westernlund and related routes, but details are fragmented and uncertain.

New York Out la Tour- Blie Havre Queenstown Liverool Antewerp Westernlund

Mine accident leaves 35 year old worker fatally injured

In October at the Ashley mine a worker identified as Anthony Doug Wilken Barra, aged 35, was fatally struck by a tipping coin incident. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Wilken- Barra Anthony Dougerty Ashley Mine

Harrison Speaks On The Issues In Indiana Campaign

Ex president Benjamin Harrison urges Republicans to uphold a nonpartisan wartime spirit and oppose free silver. He argues Democratic gains in New York and Indiana threaten honest money, warns against politics of division, and stresses unity as U S foreign affairs remain unsettled after the Spanish War.

Spain

Sensation at Ponce as dynamite found on ship

Panic in Ponce Puerto Rico after the steamer Philadelphia arrives from the Spanish main. Customs officials discover explosive cartridges in the hands of two passengers. Officials suspect a gang of arch- rag. police fear more members may be at large and conduct a wide search.

Ponce Porto Rico Philaphia Alrich

Ashes of Col George E Waring Kept at Swinburne Island

The ashes of Col George E Waring lie in an urn at Swinburne Island with Mrs Waring undecided on final disposition. He requested no public funeral and a simple ceremony per his wishes. The quarantine was lifted at the house where he died of yellow fever Saturday morning. Anise.

New York George E. Waring Swinburne Island

William and Augusta Victoria Enter Jerusalem Gate

Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria with their suites arrived near Jerusalem yesterday. At 11 they entered the Jales gate and halted the church of the Holy Sepulchre at o’clock.

Jerusalem Get Empernr William Augusta Victoria Jales

Troops for Cuba Move Pending Spanish Evacuation

Washington reports no definite date for Savannah troops to sail for Cuba as hispanic forces evacuate the island. The plan aims to land General Lee's corps before January despite a possible delay of a month. American commissioners declined extending evacuation deadlines to February. Major moves and orders concerning Lee's corps are expected this week.

Washington Savannah Lee Cuba Janeary Meeker Movena Everad Fitzhugh Lee War Department

Philippine settlement prospects in peace talks discussed

Washington reports indicate no delayingching despite formal Philippine issue not yet raised in talks. American negotiators hint the United States will retain all Philippine islands with Spain only contesting the transfer terms while Paris aides prepare a concrete proposition next week.

Washingtim Det United States Philippine Islands Spain Paris Cobon Hay Day Philippines Stsels Washington Monsey Calbmvib

Wood Faces Disputed Cuban Offices in Manzanillo

General Wood surveys a fractured Cuban leadership in Manzanillo as two factions vie for power. About 200 insurgents seek offices, with divisions led by Generals Jesus Tin and Hlca, while distrust and rivalries hamper pacification efforts and force deployment of troops to sites like Cape Cruz.

Manzanillo Leonard Wood Bentiaga Jesus Tinh Hloa Mall Custom House General Wood Ries Lighthouse Cape Cruz Kabi Calixto Garcia Toledo Panama New York Wood General Rios Rabl Rios

Fire devastates Vale of Cashmare in Bombay presidency

A great fire in sore Weer, a capital of Cashmere in the Vale of Cavamern, destroyed puddle buildings and many residents yesterday. One man was killed. Damage is estimated at ten lakhs.

Bombay Cot. W Sore 'Weer Cashmere Cavamern

William White, Retired Banker, Dies in Trenton

Charles White, longtime cashier of the Miret National Bank in thin city, died today at age 71. He served as cashier for thirty years and lived in nearby trouble, Maine.

Trenton Get Charles Whitehead Miret National Bank of Thin City Waikeheal Wan

Worcester editor Captain Walin dies at 70 in Worcester

Worcester, Mass. Captain Walin a noted Gide newspaper man died at his home yesterday at age 70. He had been connected with the Spy since 1837 and was a longtime figure in local journalism.

Worcester Mass C. A. Walin Gide

General News Roundup From The Morning Paper

The morning edition notes cooler weather and local updates across ports and rural areas. It highlights political positions, gun control concerns, and ongoing public debates plus Saturday political meetings and regional economic activity.

Revolution in Ocean Telegraphy Advances Signal Theory

Washington reports General Greely highlights new work by Professor A C Crehore and Lt Col Charke Squire on a sign wave telegraph system. Tests at Fort Monroe and in England show faster, duplex capable transmission over long lines, promising major gains for Atlantic cables and commercial undersea links.

Washington Greely A. C. Crehore Charke Squire Hei Greely Comain Artillery School Fort Monroe Crehere Colonel Squire England Ciies Thrower Genera William H. Preove

Wani maker Denies Supporting Jenks in New Castle

In Erie Pennsylvania a letter from John Wavitiaker refutes claims he endorsed any governor candidate and states his opposition to the Quay machine. The reply addresses inquiries by T Rynder of the People's party and asserts the report about his backing is fabrication.

Erie T. Rynder People's Party Wanamaker Jenks New Castle Rynder Philadelphia Kinecha Quay John Wavitiaker

Death of Nurse Flaviola Peeha Linked to Plague Outbreak

Vienna reports the death of nurse Flaviola Peeha, one of two attendants to Terr Mitrisci at Profemer Nethunge's pathological laboratory. She is described as the first victim of the bubonic plague outbreak in Virntia.

Vienna Ort Flaviola Peeha Terr Mitrisci Profemer Nethunge

Potkin arraigned on murder charge in Dover case

Mrs Cordelia Potkin was arraigned in Carroll Cook's court yesterday on indictments returned by the grand jury charging her with the murder of Mee John Duening of Dover Delaware.

San Francisco Oct Cordelia Potkin Durathes Carrol Cook Prand Mee John Duening Dover Del

Minish Accepted at National Guard Review

Norman M. Minish of the fifteenth regiment was received and accepted today at the National Guard headquarters. He was ordered to be reviewed on the roll of officers.

Harvieburg Choy Colime Norman M. Minish National Guard

Samuel Matchmore Dead in Philadelphia Oil Church Fire

A terse notice reports the death of Samuel Matchmore a prominent minister at a Presbyterian chapel in Philadelphia after a fire. It notes his widow and several children, with mention of oil and a reverend’s passing.

Philadelphia Samuel Matchmorme Minbeere

Paris Quietly Shifts Toward Recall of Marchand Expedition

French officials signal a conciliatory stance over Fashodu and move to prepare public opinion for the recall of the Marchand expedition, aiming to ease tensions and foster broader buy in.

Paris Get Fashodu Marchand

Great Britain Mobilizes Emergency Squadron for Gibraltar

British government assembled an emergency squadron at Devonport to head to Gibraltar while other warships join, 200000 tons of coal ordered. Admiral Palliser at Esquimalt and cipher orders signal fastest cruiser preps for sea. French Society Islands plan a visit. Tasmanian notes flag possible Pacific moves.

Raltar London Devonport Great Britain Calliope Canaries Plymouth

Angry Wife Fatal Fire After Domestic Quarrel

Mrs Mary Ann Odishiny died from self immolation after a quarrel with her husband Philip Odishiny during an outing. Fire broke out as she poured fuel on her clothes and set them alight, pleading for help as the blaze consumed her. Authorities note previous threats of self harm but describe the act as a drastic final step.

Inia

Cyclone Strikes London Causing Destroys and Injuries

A severe storm tore through a large area in London last night, around Denmark Hill and Camberwell. Buildings were overturned, windows and chimneys blown down, trees uprooted, and debris injured several people while causing extensive property damage.

London Cot Denmaark Hill Camberwell

Editor and Publisher Tarred in Local Paper Mix-up

The editor Lookuntw and publisher Jamce Fl. Hughes face scrutiny after a garbled notice in Blue Crone Blade misidentifies staff and ties to a forum about ongoing repairs.

Tiitharles Fy Moore Jamce Fl. Hughes

Weather forecast for Washington region unclear data

The readable fragment hints at a morning forecast of fair and cool conditions with possible breezes. Mentions of places and times are garbled, but the tone suggests a routine regional forecast without notable warnings or drastic changes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Otis Ont Hecker and Havana Ricall Porto Ricans Senator Quay Florida Jacksonville Mia Defuneak Springs Care Harrison Indiana Trhdisnapolis Hornly Republican State Centre Committee Ater Democratie Party Democratic Party Chicago Infiia Anyohse Col. Waring Tandon Standard Saga Madrid Aho Nhe Vale of Cashmare Dias Gioneral Bam Haverinat Priew Wind IL Conesal Lecat—Weat Beranton and Banburest S¢fanten Cun Mirae Professor Crehore George O. Squire Erie Echo Smith Samuel Matchmore Gib Palliser Esqui Mault Settlement of the Society Islands Classue Holyhead Howe Renbow Greens Esquimault Dloga Epayrow Hawk Icarus Halifax West Indies Hequimauit Tahiti Mary Ann Cassiday Blue Gress Weather Forecast Foley Brink Horthweetarly
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