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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

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Trusts Conference Opens in Chicago with Wide Debate

The Big Trust Pow Wow began in Central Music Hall Chicago with delegates from New York Wisconsin Texas and others. Speakers including W Bourke Cochran August Ging and Dudley Wooten urged varied views on trade combinations while committees organized rules and a permanent chair.

Chicago Sept. US New York W. Rourke Coola Wisconsin Central Music Hall Franklin BT Wetenpormry Hiltiniin Chlyte Federation Dhiesa Wlingda Akin Tanner Tyness Ihereon Ma Akin Tawlor Harrison Wooten Texas Aics W. Bourke Cochran August Ging Knights of Laer Me. Cochran Echoo Gans Kamim Civic Federation Mfr Toad Tader Oie Jaboy Mr Cane John W Hives Fitow Lahen Mir Haves Laneuse Jersoy Oracisaf Breretary Koslow Pivavee Michigan

Remains of Jamon J. Bustle Laid to Rest in Louisville

The body of Jamon J. Bustle, former ambassador to France, arrived in Louisville from New York accompanied by his son and nephew. Brief funeral services were held at the graveside by Rev. George Ourant Smith of Trialty Episcopal Church before burial at the cemetery.

Louisville Vion Jamon J. Bustle France New York George Ourant Smith Trialty Epiteopal Church

Woman and child burn in clothing fire in Redolia

A woman named k Mren J M Will saturated garments with lime and coal today in Redolia Mo then set fire to the clothing burning herself and a two year old child resulting in injuries. Local reports note the child was unharmed but the woman sustained burns.

Redolia Sept J. M. Willlime

Unclear OCR item mentions people and places in fragmented text

Fragmentary text lists names Whahington Hopi Mimmick Susquehanna Mike Washburn Lakeview Bus with dates or numbers unclear. No coherent event or outcome evident.

Whahington Hopi Theron Ht Mimmick Colondule Susquehanna Mike Washburn Lakeview Busquehantio

Reply of the Insurgents Rejects Autonomy Over Race Prejudice

The Filipino congress replies to the American offer of autonomy. Ambrosio Rianzares authored the reply which repeats arguments for recognition and asserts Americans were necre ssors in the war. The document cites race prejudice and high handed methods as fears for the future under sovereignty.

Ambrosio Rianzares Supreme Court Powers For

Capture of Calambon As Troops Hold Town In Philippines

A letter received from Captain Eugh J. McGrath of the Fourth Cavalry describes the capture of Calambon in the Philippines. He notes a night assault, two enemy officers encountered, and a loss of two killed and seven wounded among eleven troopers. General Lawton’s forces established HQ ashore, with a insurgent attack repelled and gunboat urgent gear seized. Two wounded from the regiment died, and insurgents reportedly began a train journey toward our lines while preparations for further action continued.

Chenervle Lawton Pun Boate Laintin Ox Batten Tepet Mr. Mhitteen Wwe Therm Great Horse Kent Lawton Wie Hagrell Lawton All Sal Laguna de Bay Halilie

Mutual Tire Treurance Returns Over Half Billion To Members

New York Sem W Up to July 1 this year the Mutual Tire Treurance company of New York returned to its members 100 870 77 or over half a billion dollars and its assets were larger than any other company of its kind. The issue states the company has paid out as much money to the insuring public as any two comparable firms and is the largest and strongest institution of its kind globally.

New York Sem Mutual Tire Treurance Company of

Skeletons unearthed during foundation work in Norfolk

In Avon Street excavation a coffin and a box were found containing the skeleton of an adult and a child, color and sex unknown. Detectives are investigating the case.

Norfolk Avon Street

Philadelphia Bluff Street Blast Wrecks Food Supplies

An early incident unfolded at Thirilely and Raed wtreela when a crude oil and asphalt block rolled over causing a large spill and loss of food. Fireman Albert B. Lewis sustained severe injuries from a falling girder.

Philadelphia Bept Hichcrisaon & Kowa Asphalt Blowk Thirilely Raed Wtreela Tre Albert BK. Lewis

New York Case Seeks New Trial for William A. Eb. Moore

Application filed with Recorder Golf requests a new triad in the Moore case alleging discovery of new evidence. Moore, once sentenced to nineteen years for blackmail and assault on Martin Mahon, motel keeper, is the subject of the filing in this city.

New York Golf William A. EB. Moore Martin Mahon

Governor Voorhees Arrives Aboard New York in Philadelphia Visit

Governor Voorhees of New Jersey paid a call on Rear Admiral Simpson aboard the flagship New York in the Delaware River. A presentation of the New Jersey citizens’ gift is planned for October 25 at the State House in Trenton, with a reception for notable figures. The visit featured a local parade, college band serenades, and an Admiral’s dinner hosted by Mayor Ashbridge.

Philadelphiaa Voorhees New Jerney Simpson New York Delaware River State House Trenton Lampeon Girard College Millore Mayer Ashbridge

Wilkes-Barre Accepts Spanish Cannon Gift

The Spanish cannon presented to Wilkes-Barre by Governor Stone was formally accepted. A parade of G. A. R. veterans, Spanish-American War veterans, and the Ninth regiment preceded officials in corteges. Mayor Nichols led the cortege to the Wall and the cannon was handed to Canvgruppe Post for safe keeping.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre Stone G. A. BR Ninth Regiment Nowg. P Nichols Counolds G. A Coyngiain 4. A. BR George WH Hines Canveham Alfred Carte FD. Johnson

Governor grants respites for three awaiting execution

Harrisburg Sept 1 Governor Stone granted respites of about 28 hours to Cornelius W Shew James Bagram and James Smith who were slated for hangoing Sept 2 The delay allows counsel to present eye cases before the pardon hearing The trio allegedly murdered Jackson Popper a Susquehanna County farmer The governor also set Edwin Cressinger of Northumberland County for execution on Wednesday November 1

Harrisburg Stone Cornelius W. Shew James Bagram Ating James Smith Eagan Shew Jackson Popper Susquehainna County Wiewes Edwin Cressinger Northumberland County

Five Men Burned In Marshall Street Blaze

Fire at the upper floors of a three story brick building at 1 to 22 Marshall street injured five men. Named injured are Harry Smith janitor with burns and smoke inhalation WF Gowen cut and burned Decree 1 Tuttle cut burned and overcome by smoke Joseph Murphy glass injuries and Minginerman Dacey multiple injuries. Financial loss estimated about 5000.

Histon Lent Marshall Street Harry Smith WF. Gowen Manchester Tuttle Joreph Murphy Minginerman Dacey

Son Kills His Parents in Piskdile Murder Case

Southbridge Mase reports the murder of an elderly couple near the manufacturing village of Piskdile by their son Peter King. Peter, driven by alleged insanity, killed the parents and wounded his brother Thomas. Peter is jailed and in critical condition, possibly die.

Southbridge Mase Wig Piskdile John King Hile With Peter Thomas

Mrs Jenkins Seeks Damages Over 1897 Lynching In Indiana

In Indianapolis a Mrs Luluc Jenkins seeks heavy damages in a United States court arguing wrongful lynching of her husband in 1897. The suit names Ripley county officials and officials such as Vernanlee as alleged participants.

Indianapolis Luluc Jenkins United States Ripley County Vernanlee Aldine Tri

Red Men Propose Five Cent Per Capita Tax

The National Council of Red Men at the session today decided to provide for the care of infant orphans of a member by levying a five cent yearly per capita tax. Orphans to be housed in their respective stations under this provision.

Wrehington National Counel of Red

Independent candidate files for county commissioner race

Look Haven Missouri records show Jenna Lane Lach filed as an independent Republican candidate for county commissioner. Lach previously ran in the recent county Republican convention but was defeated.

Look Haven Jenee Lane Laubich

Fire Destroys Hyde Park Residence, Rampel Sexton Victim

The home of Rampel B. Sexton in Hyde Park was destroyed by fire today. Damages are estimated around 1000 dollars. Local authorities report no injuries.

Poughkeepale Rampel B. Sexton Hyde Park

Dreyfus Controversy Echoes Over Paris Exposition

British officials reject a boycott of the Paris exposition as public sympathy for Dreyfus grows. Letters urge action while German and British agents debate political stance and the impact on exhibits. A French court appeal process could affect clemency decisions next week.

London Paria Max O' Bell Paul Blouet Dally Chironlete Dreyfus Giod Mingland Germany WW. Marks British Legion of Fenlee Clermany Frans Deheimian Lewald Nieve Garman Industria Council of Revision

Otsego Residents Invite Dreyfus to Stay Home

A cable from Otsego Wisconsin expressed support for Alfred Dreyfus and invited him to make his home there if pardoned, reflecting wartime sentiment and public sympathy conveyed to the Paris case.

Otsego Detroit Wis Dreyfus Otsege

French Generals Alarmed Over Dreyfus Request

Paris dispatch reports Clemerdis Roget and Mercier propose the army demand to exile Captain Dreyfus for three years and require the Jewish committee to drop the case. The offer is conditional on Lowhet consenting and removal from major French cities.

Boston Roston Post Paris Clenerdis Roget Mercier Lowhet Don Dreyfus France

Cuban Labor Problem Described in Open Letter

Senor Trejara, president of the General League of Cuban Workers, argues in an open letter that Cubans retain the right to hire work but warns against migration that leads to robbery. The Diario de la Marina notes most enterprises are foreign-owned and that managers will hire whom they choose, predicting more employment opportunities yet asserts many Cubans will not work.

Havana Senor Trejara General League of Cuban Workers, Sys Teague Cuba Diario de la Marina

New Wireless Telegraphy Claim From Perry Oklahoma

Perry Oklahoma reports inventor Peter Pearson claims a successful wireless telegraph system. He says he sent a message to an agent sixty miles away and later received the copy by post, with a mis talker in the sending and the message delivered exactly as he went.

Chicago The Chronicle Perry Peter Pearson

Weather and regional news briefing from Scranton paper

Weather cools today in the morning hours and a conference opens in Chicago. Regional notices include libel anniversary events, community programs, and industrial posting with local social and mission updates across Scranton and nearby areas.

Industrial commission accepts resignation of disbursing officer

Wallington reports the Industrial commission held a lengthy session and accepted the resignation of 31 H. Donnelly from the post of disbursing officer as he wishes to return to private business life.

Wallington Industrial Commission H. Donnelly Donnelly

Formal Philadelphia Export Exposition Opens At Noon

The Philadelphia Exposition opens with Governor Stone taking part in noon ceremonies at city hall. Officials including Postmaster Stith Mayor Ashbridge and Director General Wilson attend as dignitaries. A parade from the Delaware river and a message from President McKinley mark the formal opening.

Philadelphia Teep Yoni Cheredit Parvillon Avier Adon Geter Stith Ashtringe Wilson Pune Meyor Ashbridee Henburn Tiwi Wil Cees McKinley Whith House

Painters Strike After Wage Dispute in Philadelphia

Fifteen journeymen from the Amulewmats Union walk out amid pay scale row. Union seeks 6 cents per hour decrease for regular work and extra pay for overtime and Sunday double time. Agreement in force until September. 125 masters signed, 10 refused. About 9000 city journeymen painters belong to the union. Shops urging workers to stay at their posts were warned to prevent further action.

Philadelphia Amulewmats Journeymen Dan Elt Lowe Mena Derghip Belone Faileai Hey

Taking Their Time Wayne County Conventions Held

Wayne County Republicans and Democrats plan county conventions in Honesdale with sessions on the afternoon and evening of September 25. The article notes this is the final day conventions can be held to finalize ballot names and reports ongoing partisan pressure to delay as long as possible.

William Fortune Indianapolis Indians State Board of Commerce Generiscope Pennsylvania H. W. Palmer William Wirt Howe Massachusetts Showgh Oach Ehoull Challege Thirsty Tadley Westen Texas Ht. TE. Johnson Colinada P. Cortina New York Halph M. Bakley HH. W. Biair New Hampshire Sutherland Nebraska J. W. Galpes Tennest John C Ranley Minnesota Alt Davidson Tesas Writhlevedine Committee On O'Clook George W. Atkinson West Virginian EL Nowe Honesdale Wayne Evens

Pope Health Reported Positive Amid Speculation

The pope is described as in good health with a vigorous appearance and active engagement in important affairs. Despite circulating rumors of decline, the best sources are reporting stability and ongoing attention to pontifical duties.

Washingtton Bent IL Vallen

England to the Boers Franchises Discussed in Court Inquiry Report

Chamberlain signals that concessions may be accepted if a court of inquiry finds them adequate. Rand natives to use native language urged. Kruger in conference with the Orange Free State as tensions rise over sovereignty. Britain presses for a prompt reply and a peaceful outcome amid calls for strong measures. Pretoria reports Kruger and the executive council debating the reply to Britain.

Rand Chambrin Eave Court of Inquiry Kruger New York Saylive Hatden Transvaal Orange Pretoria Rept Executive Council

Arrived at New York After Bremen to Rotterdam Route

Fragmentary OCR shows ships listed on a voyage path from New York to Bremen to Antwerp and Rotterdam with connections to Southampton and Liverpool. The text mentions New York arrivals and a vessel route through Bremen and Antwerp.

New York Boot Trave Bremen Bouthampton Iremen of. Salle Bonthampton Wertert Tam Anttwerp Getmuster Eebywrpenal Theta Priederih der Grosse Paseed Werkensam Rotterdam Liverpool Sulledute Southampton Saate Dromen Paul

Washington Weather Forecast for Thursday and Friday

Washington forecast shows mainly fair with warnings of unsettled conditions. Thursday and Friday expect northerly winds and temperatures remaining steady with possible showers later in the period.

Washington

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