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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1898

Page

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Outlook in Congress on Cuba Intervention and Relief

Washington reports indicate both chambers will soon introduce and likely pass a resolution calling for immediate armed intervention in Cuba to restore order and support an independent government. It also calls for funds to provide immediate relief to starving reconcentrados amid strong bipartisan pressure.

Washington Congress House Senate Cuba United States Democrats

Contention Over Cuba Policy Rages in Congress

Washington April 1 reports show fierce rivalries in senate and house foreign affairs committees over Cuba policy. Delegates debate immediate intervention vs independence while generals and diplomats hustle to shape a unified stance toward Spanish domination and potential war.

Uncertain Consul General Arrives in Harbor Parade

The consul general, arriving after dark in Navana harbor, walked through the street car route unrecognized by a crowd of about two hundred outside the building. Inside the corridor he was identified and warmly greeted, bowing and smiling before joining the committee on foreign relations.

Montgomery Navana Voolvek Committee On Foreign Relations

Mason Advocates Intervention in Cuban War Debate

Senator Mixon in the senate urges war with Spain over Cuba. He argues for intervention to aid the Cuban patriots while condemning surrender of sovereignty and seeking to justify armed action as necessary to defend American interests and honor.

Pavane Fain Nathon

Night Ovation to General Lee in Washington

Consul General Fitzhugh Lee received rapturous crowds upon arrival in Washington from Havana. A daytime welcome at Union Station and a nighttime serenade at his hotel drew army, navy officers, and state department staff. Lee spoke briefly amid cheers, praising New York and Virginia’s unity, before a small reception in Representative Connell’s apartments.

Washington Fitzouch Leo Havana Wijkold State Department Army Navy General Lee United States Marine Band Seventy First Regiment Professor Fanceulltl Marine Band New York Lee van Wien Dileonios Union Las Fen Gha Cnfederate Iself Lee

Maine Crime discussed at Senate Foreign Relations hearing

Consul General Lee testifies before the senate committee on foreign relations about Cuba conditions and the destruction of the Maine. He states no doubt Spanish involvement but doubts a mine was planted. some Cuban officials may have been connected to the plan, though he has no knowledge of a diver discovering a mine.

Lee Committee On Foreign Relations Senate Maine Congress Weelford Cula Washington Jule Tony Cubi General Plane Generil Leet

Taker of Punishment Faces Carson in Tough Bout

Matty Matthews fights Charlo Mokoe in a twenty round match in Moreland on April 12. Matthews endures heavy punishment while showing grit against a Philadelphian. The decision goes to Phil boy Who, with Goldstein penalized for repeated fouls, halting police interference in round six.

Moreland Matty Matthews Stan Charlo Mokoetemlaht Kile Philadel Phin Boy HM Goldstein Don S McMahon

Henry W. J. Wale Miker Woe at Central Republican Club Banquet

The thirteenth annual Henry ler borg banquet of the Central Republican Club of Behustill county drew over a hundred participants in Molthville Pe. The event was presided over by William M. Swe sett with Charles A. Boyder resigning in attendance.

Molthville John Wale Miker Benry Ler Borg Central Republican Club Behustill County William M. Swasett Charles A. Boyder

Closing Toast Weights in Piritotics and Politics

The fragment notes a lecture by Professor A B Thurlow titled Our Fereien Relatione and a closing toast led by Mr Winn maker at the event The Dierlty of American Cutt feng.

Tolet Cutt Feng A. B. Thurlow Winnmaker

Swallow Accepts Nomination Despite Preference for Others

Dr Silas Fallow of Harrisboro accepts the Honest Government party nomination for governor in Philadelphia. He would prefer another candidate but says recent events justify his bid and believes John Wanameker cannot win due to opposition to independents and boss methods. He says he is unpledged and has no personal rewards to grant.

Harrisboro Silas ©. Fwallow Philadelphia Honest Government Party Eles John Wanameker

Bryan at Reading Receives Warm Democratic Welcome

William J. Bryan arrived in Reading from Philadelphia and was welcomed by a large crowd. Democratic leaders Garman and local committees escorted him to a reception at the blametel. He lectured at the Academy of Music on “The Threatening Complicated Conditions of Our Country.”

Reading William J. Bryan Philadelphia Blametel Garman Hivan American Democratic Club Bryan Academy of Music

Peace and War Rift in Spain Urges National Government

EL Pais front page declares solution to the conflict lies in a national government of Republicans Liberals and monarchists. The leading editorial calls to bury party politics and unite the country while condemning government action as cutting patriotic cries with the sword. It appeals to the people and army to save Spain from traitors.

Madrid EL Pais United Biter Spain

Escaped the Mob Freely in Matanganes New York

Consul Brice and staff fled Matanzas after three days of threats to life and property. The Herman Weel Jarlshere brought thirteen passengers to Matanganes with all baggage left behind. Brice said authorities are not aiding the distressed populace amid terrible conditions.

New York Herman Weel Jarlshere Matanzas Everdy United States Alexander BE Brice Matandus

Miner Dead in Coal Mine Accident at Pubole

In Pubole Pennsylvania on April 12 Joseph Goodyear and son James were killed when a coal trap or fall occurred while drawing pillar in Mid Ruin mine. Tieehler Goodyear is identified as a prominent local figure and deputy in the Order of Red Men.

Pubole Joseph Goodyear Nie James Word Bistanthy Tieehler Goodyear Order of Red Men Golden Bugie

Reading Hotel Proprietor Joshuua Keeley Dies

Reading Pa April 12 Joshuua Keeley dies today aged about 73. He published a newspaper in Pottstown seventy years ago and owned hotels in Reading and St Louis. He formerly ran packet boats between Philadelphia and coastal points and was a Mason for 73 years.

Reading Joshuua Keeley MM Centre Pottstown St. Louis

National Guard Officers Conference Scheduled Saturday

A conference of gun officers from Pennsylvania Ohio and other states will meet Saturday night in the rooms of the committee on military affairs to discuss army manpower and mobilization.

Wretington National Guard Pennslvania Ohio Varios Committee On Military Affaire

Cardinal Taschen dlwd gt $10 tonight in Quebec

Caordinal Vascheran blond reports in Quebec on April 12 the Cardinal Taschen draw for $10 tonight, noting financial and regional interest in the event.

Caordinal Vascheran Blond Quebec Cardinal Taschen

Cuban conference backs unity on foreign affairs report

Washington reports a near unanimous Cuban Republican bloc agrees to cooperate with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A steering committee push to add explicit independence language is accepted, while Democrats present a substitute backing U S recognition of Cuban independence and immediate use of force if needed.

Washington Republican House Foreign Affairs Committee House Foreign Affairs Committee

Plan to raise revenue for war with Spain announced

Washington officials unveil a scheme to fund possible war with Spain. Proposals include an 8 per barrel beer tax, a tax on wines since 1866, three cents per pound on coffee, ten cents per pound on tea, and a stamp tax on coffee and tea. A $500 million bond issue and treasury certificates would back urgent expenses if revenues fall short.

Whehlington Repub Wave Spain United States Shell SX Treasury

Madrid Premier Sees No Hostility to Spain in Talks

Madrid reports Prime Minister Senor Sugneta after a daily audience with the Queen, saying the government will release the full text of President Mediategy's message and that the tone toward Spain will remain nonhostile while pursuing peace through armistice actions in Cuba.

Madrid Senor Sugneta Puiluce

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