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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1899

Page

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Veterans encampment elects Shaw and resolves pension reforms

Col Albert Shaw of Watertown N Y is installed as commander after being endorsed amid tumult at the Grand Army encampment in Philadelphia. Officials approve resolutions on pension examinations for widows, condemn intrusive questions, and adjourn after appointing officers including Adjutant General Thomas J Stewart of Pennsylvania.

Thomas Stewart Pennsylvania Louis Wagner Philadelphia Leen Iaessen St Louis Wommaniter Bridge Raesleur Albert Bb Shaw Watertown Shaw Tiranmd Opera Hava Thieeleut Col Woo Johinson Vairlane Burt Wan Warner Missouri Dudes Ieo Mrosehear St Hou Joe W. Kaye New York Coronel Alfort T. Shaw Vermont Altro Thade Grand Army of the Republic Renneke Pension Conmmissaner South Maes Sons of Veterine Thomas J. Stewart Laula Warner

Tron and Steel Foundry Supply Company Incorporated

The Tron and Steel Foundry Supply company, with authorized capital of 1,000,000 dollars, was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey. The New Jersey and Mt Pocono Tee company with capital of 1,200,000 dollars was incorporated. incorporators include W W Sovattton Monroe Howell and F L S Binons.

New Jersey Mt. Pocono Trenton N.J Tron and Steel Foundry Supply Company New Jersey and Mt. Pocono Tee Company Hiko Incorporated W. W. Sovattton Monroe Howell FL S. Binons

Grand Circuit Meeting At Manphre City Trotutie

New York audience witnesses a grand circuit event featuring a 12 class trot. Peter the Great wins as favorite with 1000 dollars prize money in the 245 yard division. Ri Red Wilkes dominates heats, Tobowwan Time secures a separate purse.

New York Peter the Great Evins Warrewuh Red Wilkes Vonve LP Sivaiaht Heath Tobowwan Hitty Amy Thornton Acond Hitey

Unclear fragment on certificates and values

Fragment mentions pensions certificates with names Anidrew Labor Wyalue Bradford and sums between 8 and 10 dollars. Specifics and context are missing.

Wrecbtington Sept. T Anidrew Wyalueing Bradford

Preparing for Transvaal War Special Military Train Sent

Report from Pretoria says a special military train with armed men and heavy field guns was dispatched to the Natal border on Tuesday night with ammunition. A government official mocks fears, saying the English have been warned before and will be ready.

Natal London Mall Pith Lighen Johannes Ue Froy Pretoria Timis

National Guard Orders Disband Several Companies in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Sept General orders from the National Guard of Pennsylvania report mixed inspector findings. First and Second brigades faced unfavorables on discipline and condition, while the Third brigade received praise. Disbanded: Company BF Siksh, Co1 Nineteenth, Co C DOE PF and G Twentieth, Co A and 7 Seventh, Co1 Eleventh BK and FP.

Harrisburg National Guard Penney Nia Gener n+ spetora Siksh DOE

Municipal Electricians End Convention With River Excursion

The National Association of Municipal Electricians wrapped up sessions in Wilmington Delaware with a steamboat trip on the Delaware River for delegates and friends. Mor rie W Mead of Wilmington was elected chairman of the executive committee and Burlington chosen to host next year’s meeting after competition with Chelny nett Dayton Milwaukee and Niagara Falls. The electrical exhibition will run through Saturday night.

Wilmington Del National Association of Municipal Electricians Delaware River Philadelphia Fort Delaware Pimshute Morrie W. Mead Bureau of Electricity Butwburg Chelnynett Dayton Milwaukee Niagara Falls

Reward for returning lost check in New York

W D Barbour of 1 3 Well street gave Timothy Commane of West Twenty sixth street a $20 reward for returning Barbour's lost check found in the street. The incident occurred in New York on January 7.

New York W. DT Barbour Well Street Timothy Comman Gelleloor Noa Weat Twenty-sixth Street

Harvard's New Observatory Located in Kingston

Professor Minard Charion Pickering of Harvard announces the discovery of the primable site for Harvard's northern hemisphere observatory, complementing the southern observatory in Peru.

Kingston Jimatou Sept Minard Charion Pickering Harvard Walte Peru

Harmerstein-Loxten Dismissed Over Canal Bill Ties

Haren von Harmerstein-Loxten, minister of agriculture, is dismissed from office for his role related to the canal bill. The action follows controversy over the canal legislation and its handling by the ministry. The events are reported by Herlin Bonn with emphasis on official accountability.

Aguinaldo Faces Charges Amid Imus Insurgent Ties

Report claims Emile Aguinaldo seeks charges against the Cavite commander for not attacking as ordered. Americans say Imus mayor and five council members are insurgent sympathizers, with soldiers visiting the town. Capt Butler's patrol reports seven prisoners, five rifles, and ammo seized near San Mateo as U S forces pursue rebels toward Manila. Rice atoral destruction noted and troops redeploy to border regions with Nowpart transport ready.

Sault Imus Manila Boot Aguinaldo Cavite Imma Couneil Butler Third Infantry San Hatlel Ameri- Oine Howe Pope Pilar Mans

Aguinaldo's Heroism debated by ex US minister in Sentile

Jeln Bare rett, ex United States minister to Siam, spoke in Sentile about Oriental Commerce from a Pacific Coast view. He challenged Congressman Lents claims on Aguinaldo, noting past dealings with Spain, a Dewey incident, and alleged misstatements about Filipino independence. He argued for ending the war with clear lands policy.

Sentile Wash Jeln Barerett United States Siam Sentile Chamber of Commerce Congressman Lente New York Lents Aguinaldo Navy Mettier Admiral Dewey Dewey

Woman’s Relief Corps Elects Executive Committee

In Philadelphia the Woman’s Relief Corps finished its convention electing an executive committee: Mee J. Cummings, Minnie D. Morgan, Florence H. Clates, Liveinda A. Scott, Gentile Ball, plus a North Dakota member. A $20 contribution to the Grand Army of the Republic was noted. The Ladies of the M A O convened and chose Julia B. Shade as president.

Philadelphia Womans' Tielief Orp Charlott J. Cummings Pennsylvanias Minnie D. Morgan Kancox Mars Florence H. Clates Vermanti Liveinda A. Scott Republic M. A. FO Ann Julia B. Shade

Triumph of Jiminez in Sinthago triumphal welcome

Jinmi ner, the leader of the revolution, is hailed in Sinthago after arriving home. Public support appears broad for his candidacy to the presidency as September 7 reports indicate strong approval.

Sinthago

British Forces Ready for South Africa Service

Bimla Boyt reports that seven regiments of cavalry four regiments of infantry and batteries of field artillery have been ordered to prepare to leave their location in India at the shortest notice for service in South Africa. The hospital outline has received similar orders.

Bimla, Boyt India South Africa Outine

Judge Archbald Rules Against Bradford County Officials

Judge Archbald of Scranton filed his opinion in Towanda on September 7 ruling the Bradford County commissioners overpaid on three bridges and on contracts for the new county court house and project architects. Horice Horton and John Wolfe are surcharged. other board members face partial liability for excess costs and unsanctioned contracts.

Towanda W. Archbald Scranton Auditors Board of County Commissioners Bradford County Court Horice Horton John Wolfe W. Ko Ife Demoncraule

Dreyfus Trial Nears End Amid Market of Fearful Moves

The government fears the verdict regardless of outcome and plans extraordinary measures to spirit Dreyfus away from Rennes. The court prepares a final stage with Vireyfus’s verdict read before an armed guard as officials weigh whether to delay the judgment until Monday.

Sults Rennes Cine Curriere Inge Mendis M. Labor Hermes Maris Lhree Joumust Jouust Althowgh Schwartzkopnen Pinizeordi Warmoet Touuat Schwarzsoppen Punigzardi Jougust Vireyfus Jovanet Jouutist Deyfus Dreyfus Elis Hennes

Kaeculy Telegraphs King Charles Over Quarantine Terms

The Kaeculy envoy sends a telegraph to King Charles requesting terms for entry and quarantine measures. The message downplays the severity of the plague outbreak at Southbrook.

Cone Kaeculy Medicite Charles Termoen

Weather forecast for Priddy and Western Pennsylvania

Forecast for Priddy shows showers and thunderstorms tonight with a warm day Friday and likely Saturday. Winds will be fresh southerly shifting to westerly. In Western Pennsylvania expect showers and thunderstorms today and Saturday with cooler, northwesterly winds.

Wantiiston Priddy Penneylvania Cogler

Congress Convention Opens With Ovation for Col Ripple

Delegates at the Scranton convention hear remarks from President Parsons and Col Ripple, who is introduced amid applause. The session covers the committee on constitution revision, with an evening program including music from the New York Carriers’ band and a visit to the Bellevue colliery.

Committee On Revision of the Ripple Robathan Parsons Othe Colonel Hipple Parson Eltigena TM E Lee BK. O. Ho Scranton Mr Fitgeeraid New York Halaavkels Mohotiol Ble Rebathan Eitizent Committee Pireane Dina Pitsweight Butler Tyler Texas Nils Henry Butler Marin Coombs

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Col. Shaw Bassieur Rossiewr New Yorks Pension Committee Inston Congress TM 7 Brown John Palmer Charlos Churk Adams Seisiing Daniel &. Sickles John H. Phillips The National Association of Letter Carriers BIG Ice Company U. of P Potadelphia University of Pennsylvania Gunition Pennsylvania Pensions Transvaal Municipal Electricians National Association NEW Observatory Prof Pickering Emile Aguinaldo Thone Elasteenth Signal Corps Nevada Cavalry John Barrett Lentz Woman's Relief Corps Jiminez Cape Hayten Hayth Jinminer Archbald Oporto Weather Forecast Cormere Barre Beranton Col. Ripple Colonel Fipple Guy Whelt Oita Lowe Theo Sori Crewe Ted Vantadae Wilkes-Thirte Wubypmtt Tarry Anal Pia Cali Erie Me Kiefer Omaha
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