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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
1
Senor Juan Isidro Jiminez arrives in Santo Domingo aboard the Domini can worship Presidente amid celebrations. His manifesto favors a liberal government with strict honesty and equity, tariff reform, a gold basis, withdrawal of current currency, immigration support, and improved public works amid a strained economy.
The state house received the sword to be given to Rear Admiral William T. Sampson. The legislative committee will handle the presentation, possibly at the Delaware celebration in New York. The design by a Philadelphia firm cost 000, with inscriptions noting Sampson’s Atlantic campaign and a scene of ships at Santiago.
Kingston Jamaica residents react with strong condemnation and boycott talk after the Dreyfus verdict. Newspapers reflect widespread outrage across colored, Jewish, and Christian communities, with calls to protest and reject the Paris exposition.
Boot i Frank BD. Boot, a millionaire lumberman and Nutwood Driving Park owner, offers 72 acres valued at 1000 dollars per acre to the city for a public park under certain conditions. The proposal, supported by President Hancock's withdrawal from the Driving Club, ends the large race meetings, though the city may keep the track in its present state.
The fifty third annual session of the National Council began in Rome New York today with a reception to delegates led by Mayor White. Secret work and meetings continue through Wednesday night. About 100 delegates are present.
A parade of marines from the North Atlantic squadron will escort the opening ceremonies of the National Export Exposition in Philadelphia. Admiral Sampson and staff will attend with many ship officers while invited guests and dozens of officials, Congress members, and army and navy officers arrive for the event.
Washington outlines a near term move to grant Porto Rico home rule with a civil governor appointed by the president and a cabinet of department chiefs. An executive council from island citizens will assist, while municipal matters remain largely in local hands. The aim is broad home rule balancing safety of life and property.
A Sept 1 bulletin from Albany indicates steady growth in unions. Total labor organizations rose to 1,270 since 1898 and membership reached 85,404, with notable increases in restaurant, retail, and wood worker unions. Printing and tobacco unions declined, while theatrical workers and musicians saw significant drops. All unions are based in New York City areas and statewide regions.
Governor Roosevelt landed at noon to a 5000-strong crowd. He was greeted by the Twenty-fourth Separate Company unit, the Third Battery band and local militia. He opened the Grange county fair at 2 PM amid expansive decorations and cheering crowds from across the county.
The log lists arrivals and sailings involving vessels such as Teutonic and others. It notes departures to Liverpool Antwerp Southampton Bremen and New York with multiple intermediate ports and passenger movements.
The president weighs extending his western trip beyond Chicago despite politeness concerns. Clashing dates tempt him to visit St Paul and Minneapolis and possibly align with welcoming returning volunteers.
Kin September 1 report states the German third class cruiser Wacht exploded a boiler during a maneuver, killing four and injuring four others. The incident occurred while the vessel took part in exercises, with authorities investigating the cause.
New York reports Terry McGovern of Brooklyn decisively defeats Pedillar Palmer of London in just over one round at the Westchester club arena near Tuckahoe. McGovern wins bantam title though both fought in featherweight class, with Palmer unable to mount a response as the referee stops the bout after 2 minutes 2 seconds.
The Ohio Republican convention at Martin's Ferry opened with a deadlock on the first ballot. Weems led with 61 votes, Gill 52, Hunt 21, with several minor names scattered. No light changes followed as the session adjourned with the battle expected to prolong indefinitely.
Paris reports deny credit Lyonnais offered to lend Jimines, candidate for San Pydgee presidency, amounting to 2,000,000 dollars. The claim is described as groundless. In Santo Domingo the arrival of Juan Isidro Jiminez, hopeful for San Domingos presidency, brings festival cheer and public satisfaction.
The Dewey reception committee reports a letter from President McKinley regretting his inability to attend the naval parade and military review in New York on the 20th in honor of Admiral Dewey. He will, however, receive Admiral Dewey at the national capital the following Monday.
Barcelona reports discontent over new taxes sparking Carlist plots in nearby villages. Civil guards tightened hold as surrounding hills were invested to prevent unrest.
Joneuster Spt Jones W Reilly, a volunteer, was acquitted in the afternoon of 4 phatee of voluntary manslaughter. A month earlier Reilly quarreled with Pennsylvania Railbowl Conductor James M Clentoson of Philadelphia. when the latter tried to push him off a car platform at Seaman Place, Chininkon wifeheart died a few days later due to apoplexy.
In Boston today retirement telegraphers elected H. C. Hope of St. Pel as president of the former group and Cole William L. Wilton as president of the military corps watchmen. The two organizations decided to meet in St. Paul in September.
In the first two towns, yellow fever cases rise with several deaths. The report details totals to date for 22 cases and notes emerging figures from Key West and nearby areas.
Heavy rain last night softened the track at Narraguhegt Park causing postponement of the Grand Circuit races. Providence reports the event delayed until the track dries and conditions improve.
Rumors circulating in Rome on September 1 about the pope's health were labeled unfounded by officials. The reports described alarming condition but authorities said there is no truth to them.
The National Export Exposition invites about fifty prominent figures nationwide to the opening ceremonies next Thursday at noon in Philadelphia. Governor Bone and Philadelphia officials attend. President Widener may be absent, with Vice President Foulkrod presiding if needed. The program features the United States Marine Band, choral performances, addresses by Exposition leaders, and a series of patriotic and welcome addresses.
At the United States commission to the Paris exposition offices authorities reported no evidence of exhibitor withdrawals due to the Dreyfus verdict. Commissioner General Pere in Chicago telegraphed that excitement over the case would not halt opening preparations or threaten property protection for exhibitors. He expressed confidence in French stability and described Paris as not France to observers.
Cornelius Vanderbilt died at his Fifth Avenue residence in New York City after midnight. Mrs Vanderbilt and his daughter Gladys Vanderbilt were at his side, while Reginald Vanderbilt was also present. Chauncey Depew released a statement noting Vanderbilt’s death followed a stroke and that funeral arrangements were planned for St. Bartholomew’s Church. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. departed Newport to return for the funeral.
London notes the Australian colonies push for a federation with three core colonies New South Wales South Australia and Victoria sending addresses to the queen seeking a move by imperial parliament to form a confederation. Queensland Western Australia and Tasmania have not yet decided.
Washington dispatch lists killed at Cebu by the Twenty third Infantry on August 26 as Sergeant Samuel Darce Eance Corporal George Burger Joseph Cummings. Wounded at Tabuan Negroe with the Sixth Infantry include Corporal Ben A Morton forehead severe Hobart Plain shoulder severe 1th Corporal George Timmerman arm flight 1 Stanislaw Mekea hip alight Terrence O'Donnell cheek sight.
Harrisburg Sept 12 Governor Stone announced re appointments to the state health and medical bodies naming John Fulton of Johnstown Dr Y Corwin of Pittembury York James A Like of York and L A Libby Pittsburg G W Klum Williamsport to the board of dental examiners and Hubert W Brownler of Washington County as national road commissioner replacing John McDowell.
Summary of scattered items including courthouse notes and court stories, county superintendent report highlights, a Sunday schools convention, and various local sports results. Mentions include legal notices, the state convention of the Jr O U A M, and ongoing feature stories such as Philip J. Vetter’s account of suffering.
The case of Baderman against Throps opened in Hradfoml. Judge Albert Evans of Allethony county presides replacing Judge Longwerker. The day focused on reading depositions from Philadelphia reporters George Nox Motain Wolke and H Gutellis.
In Philadelphia a two year old salesgirl, Miss Reed, working for Joseph G. Darrington's department store, was crushed to death when the elevator suddenly started as she prepared to step inside. She was caught between the elevator roof and floor and died within minutes.
Pretoria reports strong authority that the South African Republic will accept the latest dispatch terms as British demand for a five year franchise and electoral equity presses. Sir George Stewart White may lead 15,000 British troops to Natal as Pretoria read a near ultimatum note calling for rapid acceptance to avoid new bills.
An 2 am alarm from Box 213 at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops on South Wishington Avenue reported a fire in a paint shed attached to the eight wheel repair shop. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Phoenix Chemics led initial response and kept the blaze contained until others arrived. Very little damage occurred.
Movement to boycott the Paris exposition continues in London with several more firms announcing they will suspend exhibit preparations until the Dreyfus affair is resolved. The announcement was made in London on September 12.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 1 four men died and six injured in a head on collision of freight trains on the Rock Island road at South Amana. The dead are Webb Sroith Von Quinn A T Taeon and Wil Floyd.
Washington reports William Wiefrom director general of the National Export exposition plans to meet the president and attend the International Commercial Congress in Philadelphia. The president’s Chicago engagement conflicts with Philadelphia travel, likely preventing attendance.
Washington report notes an increase in pension certificates affecting George Miller Tywonda and LT Anthony Tyee Boranton, with amounts listed as $8 to $1 in the terse OCR fragment.
Washington forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday warn of frost in southern areas and windy, with variable conditions across the eastern Penney region. Expect potential frost south to west, with cooler nights and winds in the forecast.
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