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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

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Tumultuous welcome as Olympia passes up the channel

New York dispatch describes the battleship Olympia steaming past Forts Wadworth and Hamilton with massive salutes and a festive crowd. Admiral Dewey, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen, and officers receive a roaring greeting as the fleet and harbor craft cheer from shore.

Howison New York Olympia Forte Wadaworth Hamilton Admiral Dewey Tars Dewey Navy Anil Fort Hancock Ailen Wailaworth W Murrows Port Wadsworth Ike Atlantic Squadro Tompkinsville Haloun

Dewey Victory in Pacific Fleet Engagement

Report of a major battle where American forces destroyed ten Spanish ships and captured several vessels. Four shore batteries were silenced and Corremidar Island forte reduced. Casualties totaled about three hundred Spaniards killed and six hundred wounded. American losses were lighter.

Dewey Theton Raleigh Concord Petre Montejo Raina Chebeting Cox Wile Marquis de Ubi Ishathy Taidien Marquia de Dewny Velheeo Jala de Mindanao Don Junn de Avertly Pirawida Caloyo Barnen Pampiece Avessi

Admiral Dewey Arrives Aboard Olympia in Brooklyn Harbor

The Olympia welcomed Admiral Dewey and visiting admirals as ships and boats gathered in New York waters. Spectators cheered during a formal greeting episode aboard the Olympia, with Dewey rejoining his old classmate and officials handling ceremonies before a public audience.

Olympia Howleon Aldes Dewey Howlson the Olympia Adryeral Tines Ke Iby New York Howleen Mrcvanterd Sater

National Camp of Patriotic Order Song of America Meets

The biennial convention in New Haven reports prosperity and lists elected officers led by National President Charles Schall and National Secretary Fred E. Steel. A resolution endorses suppression of the Philippine rebellion by force of reactionary policy.

New Haven Conn Ohio A. M. Cinishert Maryland J. H. Hughes Pennsylvania Benjamin Hreinfelder Connecticut Fred E. Steel Bop Speee Rev D. B. Ruply Penneylvania Eugene Perry New York Charles A. Bertram WH. N. Cures Toledo Alfred Frankel Philadelphia George Smith New Jersey Stover Penneylvania George Johnson Philippines

No Extra Session Looms in Pennsylvania Politics

Governor William A. Stone, visiting Pittsburgh on September 2, dismissed talk of an extra legislative session to elect a United States senator. He stated there is no plan or intention to call any extra session for political purposes and blamed newspapers for spreading the speculation.

Pitthburch Whtiam A. Stone Pittiebure Quay United States United Elitea Senate Are

Lehigh University Opens With Major Freshman Increase

Lehigh University at Hourehom Pennsylvania opened today with an entering class of 16, more than double last year's size. New faculty appointments include Professor of Latin R. W. Ulake formerly at Washington and Jefferson College and Grewk. Dr. Chariton C. Chomi win formerly of Wesleyan College and St Stephens College.

Lehigh University Hourehom Lehigh Universty Ro. W. Ulake Washington and Jeferson College Prefenter Grewk Chariton ¢. Chomiwin Wesleyan College Bt. Stephens” College

The Tron Market Brims With Steel and Iron Demand

Pittsburg reports a surge in metal demand as the American Manufacturer and Tron World note rising prices and tight supply. Makers push delivery windows into next year, with open hearth billets, foundry trons, and rails selling at high rates while charcoal tron scarcity persists and mills seek capacity expansion.

Pittsburg Tron World Steee Lomanrow Resaemer Phe Trin Association Iran Chicago Mills

Episcopal Convention Opens in New York City

The Protestant Episcopal Church of New York opened its annual convention in New York City. Bishop Potter led services and presided. debates centered on ordination appeals and marriage related issues. Admiral Dewey received a welcome resolution and church officials were reelected to key posts.

New York Briggs Dewey Protestant Episcopal Church of the Dhacege Church of Thearnu En. Bilshon Potter Cherlie A. Briggs Hirlem Potter Waltrie Sundey Thoe J. Harrie James Dott Bishop Talbot Central Penneyivan Bishop Johnston Texas Behop Potter Butiay Larce Morean Dix Clelay, Hilty Seow York Adlen Dewey Acre Admirtal Dewey Ee Third Echo Moyinelier Vermont

Rejected recruits killed near Elizabeth Fithace incident

The report records four slain men linked to a recruiting office visit in Mitoona and other names linked to Wellsboro Providency Danville. It notes identifications by Frank Hastings and James Martin, and mentions an unrelated church synod and home missions funding in Northumberland area.

Mitoona Othe Paihoad Elizabeth Fithace James Hazsett John H. Pickingson James Ho Keman Wellsboro Richard McKay Providency Ft. 1 Fear Frank Hartines Jimoe CC Afaran New York Mr. Hastings Har Maven Sey Mresbytery Northumberland Danville Commissiviere Oetober Rev. L Ruiter Williamenerts W. Martin GranrevIies H. Bruve Muncy W. J. Foster Waltontown Home Missions Ciotlen Rpablath

Patchen Wins Heat Showdown in Wichita Speed Event

In Wichita on September 22 Joe Patchen triumphed in a heat speed exhibition, defeating John Chantry who led through the opening stretch. Patchen secured two straight heats amid a notably rapid clocking, marking a standout performance of the year.

Wichita Kan John Chantry Joe Patchen Patchen

Tagoos Offer to Fight for Safety and Shifts in Philippine Stand

Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo postponing surrender of prisoners amid war talk. Otis declines to send a Spanish flag vessel to collect Spanish prisoners, preferring American ships. Tagalos express willingness to accept American sovereignty for protection. A native officer offered 1000 Macabebes to fight Tagalos. Insurgent efforts to incite Malabon defendors and Aguinaldo tries to enforce order and curb crime under his fledgling government.

Otis Manila Tarantilo Spain Philippine Islands Indirgeent Hey Asuinaldo Hase Mindinkoe Laguna de Bay Cebna Ninteenth Malabon Allen Sixteenth Infantry Associated Press Aguinaldo Mariquiya

Weather and Local News Briefings Highlight City Pages

Faint warmth and scattered thunder forecast as readers scan regional updates. Northeastern Pennsylvania reports cover financial notes, borough news, court items, and preparations for the Fifty second Regiment reunion and firemen’s convention.

The Fifty. Second Regiment

Carter Case Hearing Seeks Court Martial Review

Washington Sept 07 Attorney Conied Grigge asked for a judicial hearing in the court martial of Captain M Carter of the army. Wayne MacVeagh argued the proceedings should be affirmed only if free of legal errors and claimed the findings lack credibility due to alleged embugenment deceit and questions of conspiracy.

Washington Grigge Wayne MacVeagh Martha Cape Cantain M. Carter Army MacVeagh Wren MaccVeagh Ma Oouri

Hanged for Assault Prompts Govener’s Action

A young Black man from Blund, Maryland, faces execution after being sentenced for assaulting a girl near Hagerstown. The case marks the fourth death penalty outcome for similar crimes this year in the state, with prior hangings in Baltimore. A separate International Congregational council meeting adopted a resolution urging sympathy for railroad workers and opposition to travel reductions.

Three Boys Cremated In Buckskin Fire Tragedy

Three boys died in a house fire at the Wiltae farm near Buckskin. Michael Wiltae and his wife escaped but the two sons aged 18 and 21 perished along with worker Reice, a farmhand. Fire destroyed the dwelling and the cause is under investigation.

Evansville Lod Beot Michael Wiltae Buckskin Wiltae Reice

Enlistment Yearenday Total Reported

Washington reports the enlistment total for the year to date, noting a rising tally and the ongoing recruitment effort. Names and specific units are not provided in the fragment.

Washington

Presbyterian Council Holds First Buyline Section Meeting

Washington September 27 at 2 o clock the afternoon session of the council opened Two members of particular interest were Dr James Stewart of Levevale South Africa and Wf Beeman of Pretoria Dr Lang president of the Glasgow Marony church delivered the address on the churchs section on this question He declared that the faith rests on the Apostles and Nicene creeds and warned against any other gospel described as anathema to the saints and the churchs historic stance

Washington James Stewart Levevale South Africa Beeman Pretoria Pelinfeal Crisia Transvaal Conneil Marshall Lane Glasgow Beotland Pr. Lang

Kid Metoy Beats McCormick In Eight Round Victory

In New York at Lenox Athletic Club Metoy defeated Jarek McCormick of Philadelphia in an eight round display after a earlier tough match. McCormick was warned for wrestling and holding while Metoy used quick rights and solid defense to control the bout. Referee Charley White sent McCormick to his corner in the eighth round and declared Metoy the winner.

New York Lenox Kid Metoy Jarek McCormick Philadelphia Iuke Chicago Metov MetCoy McCormick Murroy Stoi Treferee Charley White Moetoy Senner Bail Peter Muher

Poisoned fried ham nearly killed Dr. Miles Gibbons

Dr. Miles Gibbons suffered severe gastro enteritis after eating suspect fried ham at a central city restaurant on a Tuesday evening. A doctor was summoned and the case is under investigation by a food inspector.

Miles Gibbons Ft Central Clin Pir Henares

Spontaneous Fire Supposed Cause at Mulhern Street Home

Fire alarm at box Wont 14:95 reported a blaze at the home of Miss Hannah Connery on Mulhern Street above Webster Avenue. The attic room fire was fought by Central City and Relief Company of Peterburg, with limited damage.

Lee Hannah Connery Mulhern Stree Webster Avenue Central City Relief Chemlon Company Peterburg

Pennsylvania Furnace buys Grubb iron interests

The Pennsylvania Furnace company purchases the Sheridan furnace plant and a half interest in the Cornwall iron ore banks from General Edward Burd Grubb of Burlington New Jersey. The sale price is not stated. A New York attorney handled the deed which shows revenue stamps of 100 dollars and was filed today in the recorder's office.

Latanon Rheridan Cornwall Edward Burd Grubb Burlington N. J Pennsylvania Furnace Company New York Recorders

Secretary Toot Visits Gettysburg Battlefield for Commission Work

Secretary Toot and Private Secretary Mason traveled to Gettysburg Pennsylvania to inspect the battlefield and attend to affairs connected with the Gettysburg Commission.

Washington Rept Toot Mason Gettyebureg Gettysburg

Orange Free State Doomed as War Looms in Africa

Sir Walter Peace, British agent, declares the Orange Free State will inevitably come under British control. He forecasts a two month war ending with Britain holding absolute power in South Africa, including the Transvaal, Cape Colony, and Natal. Negotiations may help, but conquest seems likely.

Bir Walter Peace Free State South Africa London Gibbet Council Bloemfontein Orange Free State Workeraad Transvaal Hecht Associated Press Walter Pence Natal Ogdinat Tha Ioers Heo Orange Free State Great Britain Sip Redvers Buller Cape Colony Transvou Aoa Breland The Hague Holland

Exciting Runaway Incident Report From City Streets

A chaotic scene unfolded as a runaway caused panic in front of a bank and nearby shops. A man, identified as Bov, was struck by debris, left injured and removed to a local hospital for treatment. Police investigated the incident and cleared the area as bystanders watched in shock.

Nice Bov Father Farrel Dickson Forenton Hank Suimorhtia Bpries

Hundreds of Scrantonians Flock to Dewey Parade in New York

A large turnout from Scranton travels to New York to greet Dewey, with railroads running extras to handle the surge. The Lackawanna adds car space and a special train to carry Scrantonians to Westminster headquarters, as plans outline a naval charade and treetop display aboard the Bink Bird for the day.

Neason New York Dewey Lackawanna Scrantonlins Dewry Wuetta Robinson Tte the Westminster Bink Bird

Atlantic Shipping Notices From New York Harbor

New York bulletin lists arrivals and sailings: Steamer Tuntenle from Liverpool. Bleamery Bt sailing to Southhampton and Liverpool. Kaiker Wilhelm Der Grogte from Bremen to New York. Kretoria arriving New York for Hamburg. Oceanic arriving New York from Liverpool. Servia sailing from Liverpool to New York. Mansdum arriving New York via Poulogne.

New York Tuntenle Liverpool Bleamery

Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania a warming trend

Forecasts predict a fair and warmer Thursday in Eastern Pennsylvania with unsettled conditions on Friday. Increasing southerly winds are expected as the outlook shifts toward milder, springlike weather.

Woshington Bscot Pennsylvania

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