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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1899

Page

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Admiral Dewey Returns to New York Harbor Welcome Ceremony

Newsreel style account of Admiral Dewey arriving off New York after twenty three months away. Sir Thomas Lipton and other guests visited the Olympia while naval officers welcomed the fleet, with dispatches, receptions, and notes on public interest and the Philippines issue.

Thomas Lipton Philippines Secretary Long New York Dewey Jersey Ahij Sir Thomas Lipton Lamberton Bromby Hampton Secretary of the Navy Butcherfield Thomas Tipton Tyr. Maeno Dewees Sir Thomas Colombo Olympia Baale Elos Saale

Admiral Dewey Returns to New York Harbor Welcome

The Olympia and Lipton party greet Admiral Dewey during a harbor visit as his crew cheers from deck and shore. Dewey plans rest and engages in reception talks with officials while awaiting parade arrangements and shore leaves for sailors.

Committee Agitated Over Dewey Visit Disrupts Plans

The unexpected arrival of the cruiser Ossippee with Admiral George Dewey unsettled a New York celebration committee's preparations for a ceremony in his honor. Officials paused further arrangements to reassess the event after the surprise docking.

New York Ossippia Admial George Dewey Voeation Dewey

Admiral Dewey Speech Captured In Moyening Post Interview

The Moyening Post prints an interview with Admiral Dewey quoting his views on the Philippine conflict. He says the aim should be a focused effort, criticizes General Otis for overreaching, and expresses doubt about self government for the Wilinatas while noting his own preference to remain a simple sailor doing his duty.

Aurania Goline Olympia Cabraluir Eines Dhe Dewey Admiral Dewey Committee On Reception Wtedron Tompkinsville Washington Navy Department New York Moyening Post Admiral Dewes Philippines Trouile Otis Gener Keverner Judes Weil Mewey Wheeler

South African War Seen Inevitable Amid Crisis Reports

Berlin and London dispatches from early September show rising belief war is inevitable over South Africa. Meetings in Pietermaiburg and Pretoria demand withdrawal of colonial forces, while figures like Montague White consider evacuation to Brussels. Analysts cite British timing as a possible delay tactic as political leaders assess military readiness.

Montague White South African Republic Brussels Berlin England London Times Pietermaiitebure Niutwal Schreiner Transvaal Beath Attia Comblie Fia Pretor Brimsels Tierlin M* Chamberlain Alfred Milner South Africa Tun William Vernon Harcourt the Times Mr Chamberlain Lomion Sig Redvers Buller Serth Attia Oita

Foreign Press Comments on Dowes Arrival and Policy Debate

Fragmented foreign press comments discuss Admin Dawes arrival in New York and the heated debate over new federal policy. The Daily News and other outlets question national leadership and the direction of governance amid war memories and political maneuvering.

Leibion Admin Dowes New York Heving Natlonal EU Warths Feteletier

Armenian theater owner John Sleeper Clarke dead in London

London dispatch reports the death of Armenian theatre proprietor John Sleeper Clarke at his residence near Thameside West End. Officials say he died of heart failure after a brief illness. funeral arrangements expected to be private and likely held Thursday.

London Ohn Sleenerarke Barbiton-on-the- Thames Ui Ida Ean

Valley Train Derails After Landslide Near Pensington

Lehigh Valley Messenger train derailed last night one half mile east of Pensington after striking a landslide. Engine and two coaches left tracks. tracks blocked overnight. Injuries reported to engine crew members Jacob Diehl and Harry Rhentzheimer of Philadelphia.

Uate Pensington Ohde Elly Sinseeneger Jacob Diehl Harry Rhentzheimer Pailadelphia

Place in Line Sought for Grand Army Posts in Dewey Tribute

In New York on September 31, five Grand Army posts petition General Howard, then commanding the Sloth, to secure a place on the line for a national tribute in honor of Admiral Dewey. Herman Wmelon backs the request emphasizing a public procession role.

New York Grand Army Foley Oo. C. Howard Herman Wmelon Henner Admiral Dewey Howard End

Collision on Northwestern Railroad Kills Four

A crash occurred on the Northwestern line involving a passenger train and a freight train near Ookalo. Four people were killed and two injured among train crew and passengers. Newspaper notes indicate a city official reported the accident details and implicated the care of the trains involved.

Weather and World Events Lead Morning News

Fair weather expected today as front pages report General Dewey's arrival in New York and Filipino forces routed in a key engagement. Northeastern commerce and weekly editorials accompany local election prep and firemen convention planning.

Dewey New York Ponnwrlyanta News Cormereil

Admiral Dewey Arrival Celebrated With Bells and Salutes

Newsreels report Admiral Dewey arriving in New York Harbor with citywide celebrations. Distinctive bells toll in churches and towers as a salute echoes from harbor forts and warships. Locals welcome the fleet with parade whistles and ceremonial honors including cannon salutes.

Military salute marks arrival of Adm Lewes in Tlehiwind

An artillery salute was fired at the capital grounds in Tlehiwind as Adm Lewes arrived from New York. The event signals a formal welcome by local authorities and residents.

Tlehiwind New York Admviat Lewes

Rileleh NC Bowl Honors Admin Dewes Rival

In a local bowl event at Rileleh North Carolina the gathering honored Admin Dewes a rival with a memorial tribute after a late evening bowling session. Community members participated in the tribute ceremony and observed quiet reflection.

Rileleh N.C Fred Dewes

Trouble With Brick Petition Drives City Council

Special to The Ser ten Tribune Fitinton reports residents of Pittston petitioned the city council to pave a street with brick. The council delayed action and asked for a setback before voting. Supporters claim brick paving preserves local controls, while opponents vow ongoing opposition.

Ser Ten! Tribune Fitinton Beveral Monte Pittston Dad Chet Peregep Count Amune

Repudiated Mazet Meeting In New York

Sophie Ar a meeding and the executive committee of the Niteteenths Gevonatiys lie, with Robert Aleret as a formal witness, declare the session invalid and refuse to recognize the measures taken by the committee. The attendees insist the decision was invalid and demand reevaluation.

New York Sophie Cuthbert Robert Aleret

Bethlehem railroad maintenance man dies after forty five years

Richard Cuteow longtime Lehigh Valley maintenance of way employee at Bethlehem dies in Whehain Hore Nie Utternonn aged about seventy. He served forty five years in the Valley and was prominent in railroad circles, presiding over a national association of railroad men.

Bethlehem Richard Cuteow Lehigh Valley Railroad Die Railfond Pwo Benim

Tax assessment row hits Bank of Pullmun property

Fragmentary Chicago item notes a large assessment increase affecting the creonnal property of Pullman Patio for women. The board of review scheduled a final tonight, with criticism over the levy on business personal property and the Bank of Pullmun.

Chicago Pullmave Patio Bank of Pullnun

Last Day for Filing Papers for Nomination Certificates

The deadline nears for certificates of nomination for candidates to be voted on in November. The state department anticipated the process at midday to issue certificates. Nomination papers must be filed by next Tuesday.

State Department

Helen Gould Donation to Dewey Home Fund Split

A note states Helen Gould contributed 817 toward the Dewey home fund. Of that amount 710 was allocated to the committee in Worthington and the New York committee.

New York Mies Helin Ganihee Dewey Home Fund Uhe Committee Woebington New York Committee

Negro Lynched Near Raw Springs

The body of a man was found hanged from a tree limb near Raw Springs. Authorities said the lynching occurred in the morning, and the victim’s name is not clearly legible in the report. local residents await confirmation.

Meritan Mike Will Olle

Fourteen Fortified Positions Taken Near Cebu by U S Troops

Washington reports General Snyder attacked five miles west of Cebu, destroying seven forts and capturing cannons. U S losses were one killed and four wounded. Tennessee Volunteers disembarked en route home to join the fight. The Cebu engagement involved multiple infantry regiments and fortifications as Otis notes further operations and arrivals of the transport Puebla.

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Naval Cadet Woods Killed in Gunboat Action at Urdaneta

Naval cadet Woods is reported killed in the action against the gunboat Urdaneta in Urdaneta. The fate of the crew remains unknown with details scarce from the patrol report received this week. The report lists several named sailors and officers. full details are promised by mail.

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Hobart Physician Reports Slight Improvement

New York reports that Mr Hobart is slightly improving, with his physician saying he hopes to go out in a day or two if his condition remains fine.

New York Bent. M Hobart

Weather Forecast for Washington Wednesday and Thursday

Weather forecast for Washington and eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with warm temperatures. Northerly winds shift to variable later, with no significant changes expected.

Washington

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