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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
1
Delegates at the fortieth annual Pennsylvania State Council convention voted 824 to 182 against paying per capita tax to the National Council. The charter was suspended and the session adjourned without installing officers or finalizing business, with further actions to be heard by the Board of Supreme Judges.
The final day opened after 10 with a vote on the finance committee’s per capita tax recommendation to the national council, which was defeated. A lengthy council letter accused the Pennsylvania state council of misconduct, prompting a trial plan with Supreme Court involvement. Pennsylvania with 4000 members had no more votes than Washington’s small group. Opposition tactics surfaced in the convention as James Crawford failed to win the state vice council chair.
At the League of American Municipalities session in Syracuse on September 21, amendments to the constitution were adopted. Denver Mayor Henry V. Johnson won the presidency on the second ballot with 31 votes to 18 for Detroit Mayor Maytury, while Charleston Mayor J. F. Smith became vice president and New Haven Mayor Driscoll took the second vice presidency. Other officers named include Bridgeport Mayor Charles Taylor as treasurer and B. P. Gilkenan re-elected secretary. The next convention will be in Charleston. Prof Edward Weems urged municipal ownership of public franchises as debates continued amid absent city leaders.
The Pennsylvania National Guard headquarters announced relief from active duty and retirement for several officers including Lt Col FACG Campbell and Major Samuel Crawford. Several captains and lieutenants across Fifteenth and Thirteenth regiments were discharged and multiple companies and troop units were mustered out at Washington Connellsville and neighboring towns.
The Anti Imperiallet league announces that the Chicago conference on October 1 will not negotiate with political parties. It aims to organize anti imperialist leagues and committees nationwide to oppose the president's policy and pressure candidates to disavow colonial acts and Merr Kinley.
Madrid announces Rear Admiral Montejo, once in command of Spanish naval forces at Manila Bay, has been condemned to retirement without promotion after his prior appearance before the supreme court.
A. C. Fanning of Troy is appointed judge of Bradford County by the court to view the case of Benjamin M. Vouk and assist in the pending matter.
A conference of governors and attorneys general in St Louis debated a series of resolutions to regulate corporations including limits on foreign entities, nationwide open registration, and anti trust provisions. The panel, led by Governor Benton McMillin, proposed enforcement measures and urged uniform state action before adjourning late at night.
Fragmentary notes show a pension contest involving Helmer and Incrense James Ji with references to Mekecan Weet Burlingwn Bradford and Shi. The legible items suggest a formal dispute or filing in a Washington context with several named individuals.
The county fair in Alientown is postponed with Biot and Pachy Tale Seme Eltated cited as factors. One official note states new dates will be announced soon.
The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite northern jurisdiction held its seventh annual meeting in Philadelphia on September 2. Reports included approval of candidates for the thirty third degree to be conferred next year in Boston. Dwyer, governor of Rhode Island, received the thirty third degree today. Treasurer reported receipts of 9101,094.78 and expenditures 17,400.75, with 14,230 appropriated for next year’s expenses. New Jersey and Indiana each named four members at large to be announced at the next annual session. Officers of the Supreme Council are elected every three years and will be chosen at the next cession.
Boston September 21 turmoil dominated the State Democratic convention in Merchants Hall as factions clashed over the party platform and delegate seating. Police intervened to restrain Congressman John B. Fitzgerald amid heated charges, with Hubert Treat Paine Jr nominated for governor and a platform endorsing the 1896 Chicago program and calls for direct legislation and municipal ownership of utilities.
Former Captain Dreyfus is located in Carpentras in the Vaucluse department. He visited relative M Valabreque after arrival, as Paris releases the official pardon text. The minister of war Galliffet urges leniency and closure of the incident while noting Dreyfus’s health concerns and extended confinement. Carpentras lies near Avignon, with historic walls, gates, and notable public buildings.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the district court action in the government against Joseph Wilking and Howard Butler. They were convicted in February of removing stamps from oleomargarine and not labeling the product as required by law. Wilking receives six months and $1 500 fine. Butler four months and $300 fine.
In Indian Territory the Sovereign Oried ledge of Od Fellows postponed a revolution permit for five civilized Trader tribal members to become Od Fellows if they had no African blood. A resolution on the next section of the Sovereign Grand lodge proposes limiting travel expenses to actual costs rather than ten cents per mile.
General news from Fair warmer morning reports an African appeal to Kruger to avert war as regional leaders and councils discuss actions. Capitol notes mention suspensions and local governance debates. External and internal reports cover northeastern Pennsylvania developments, finance, and municipal policy votes.
Director General Wilken of the National Export exposition announced the opening date for the international commercial compress is October 11, delayed from October 10. Delegates from abroad including China, Japan, Ting Keng, and the Philippines may need a few extra days to travel to Philadelphia.
Ponsville Pa miners at Weeton Diolkon Co. went on strike today seeking a one per yard advance for mining. The firm employs around five hundred workers, with pay set at one pound per day.
New York reports a string of ship movements with arrivals and departures including Aurania Liverpont Baale Bremen Patricia Ham burn Filled Bremen Everet Blamweck via Cherbourg and Southampton iqueenstown sailed Teuton to New York.
Large attendance at the funeral of Cea Breeamin Ernentrout from his residence at Graustein. Services at the house were led by Rev. Ben Bridenbatien and Rev. Stumley L. Krebe. The funeral committee named by AL McDowell included Cn. Harmer and many others from Philadelphia Philadelphia and New York, with interment at Charles Evans cemetery.
Four people died in a morning fire that destroyed St Vincent De Paul Hospital in Norfolk. Remains were recovered from debris. The injured included an elderly gate keeper Margaret Mekween and several other patients from North Carolina and Lewiston.
Leading Democrats and national committeemen including James Chaffey and Chalman Ting held talks in Philadelphia on campaign finance oratory public engagement and other preparations. Cronyn and Reilly attended with members of state executive and financial committees as formal meetings were deferred. Officials said preparations for a statewide civic push on key issues will be underway early in October with some public meetings planned.
The state board of dental examiners met in Harrisburg to outline the plan for the upcoming examination and to appoint a committee on preliminary education. They will report to the Pennsylvordia association and assign Huey Wie on to the preliminary education panel and prepare for hearings. Dates for the examination were set for October.
Fragmentary text from a 19th century notice discusses mining labor in a Pittsburgh area district. It mentions Pilige Hospitoc and Nu
A note from an urban bureau reports a charter route expansion aiding Philadelphia manufacturing firms. The update highlights a 700 unit capacity improvement and the project aims to streamline distribution for local producers.
A congressional record item reports today that cash received by or for the Dewey home fund totals 27005 dollars to date. The record also notes the subscriber count as 46.
Key West reports twenty four new yellow fever cases and two deaths in the last twenty four hours, reflecting a worsening outbreak for the week.
A telegram from fifty three MPs in Cape Town urges Kruger to accept a joint commission on Transvaal Free State and Afrikander Party fears. President Kruger replies that he has accepted the inquiry and hopes for no war while noting ongoing political and military tensions in Natal Kimberley and surrounding areas.
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Friday calls for warmer conditions on Friday with a brisk westerly wind. Stronger winds and mild temperatures expected as the day progresses across the region.
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