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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
1
Senate conferees finalize terms on Cuba policy with Iberian conflict. Debate centers on inserting the phrase are and in the first section while resolving the insurgents’ government and the United States role. House action and presidential authority remain focal points as votes proceed.
Senators gathered in the chamber before convening to weigh the Cuban question as the house amendments to the Cuban resolution are debated. The vote on recognizing the Cuban republic is postponed as Davis seeks to concur with house changes and discuss executive authority over foreign recognition.
The day's developments include Spain fortifying Cuban coasts with eight torpedo boats and two battleships at Porto Rico, U S plans shifting with a 60 000 to 70 000 volunteer call, and naval changes as ships New York and Paris are renamed Harvard and Yale. Despatches report quiet Havana but expectancy of war rising, while the Senate and House reach an agreement on recognizing Cuban independence in the current insurgent government.
Captain Philip of the Texas denounces a newspaper report that sailors dressed the ship’s companionway with a Spanish flag for visiting guests. The squadron cleared decks for action, with Minneapolis reporting a steering gear issue to be repaired by night. Commodore Schley noted speed in getting ships ready, and Belhrey hoped New Orleans and San Francisco would join soon.
London opinion splits over the Spanish American crisis with Sir Charles Dike predicting a sea contest and a swift American victory if successful. He backs neutral coal access for both sides and warns of legal friction while declaring sympathy for the United States. Mr F Mead condemns Cuban misgovernment and urges England to back America in the crisis.
Edward J. Merion, Liberal MP, asked if government could obtain through the U S embassy copies of Cuban parliamentary reports. Mr. Balfour replied he knew of no mechanism for such an exchange and suggested the government would be glad to consider it.
Decisions handed down by the superior court include Paul Bohan versus John Reap in Luzerne county where the endor sment is affirmed and Merchert Rockwell versus Tupper et al in Bradford where the decree is affirmed.
The governor of Arkansas reports they will request 1000 volunteers for wartime service, with officials noting the plan and likely mobilization steps. The announcement underscores statewide support and expected recruitment in Rork and surrounding areas.
Washington April 18 Representative Nil of Iowa introduced a bill authorizing the president to call on states for quotas of volunteers and a second call for 100000 may follow. The measure aims to avoid constitutional issues by directing a national call rather than state militia deployment. Philadelphia April 18 President Thomson of the Pennsylvania Railroad may oversee the transportation branch of the military service if war expands, reflecting Civil War experience.
Third Assistant Secretary Cridler has come back to Washington from Paris and resumed duties at the State Department. He states no further attention to Paris Exposition work is needed and that French officials gave him courtesy. He remains convinced there is no chance of French interference with U S plans concerning Cuba now or in the future.
A special cable reports President Joaquin Crespo of Venezuela was killed in a clash with Hernandes, leader of the pele joyous, near the Field of Wattle in New York on April 18. The report cites a dispatch from Cuvacna Venuequela to the Evening World.
The Dauntless, based in Hudsonville, Florida, becomes the AP despatch boat as the United States presses its monet efforts. The move marks a shift in duties for the vessel and its crew under Associated Press operation.
A ship leased this afternoon with 25400 in hand and provisions for a southern sea mission. The Dauntless will sail from Jacksonville tomorrow with an Associated Press correspondent and a crew of pressed men, aiming for Florida and Cuba waters. The vessel is expected to head direct to Key West where other reporters will join onboard.
On bidding faces the Pennsylvania Railroad lands contracts to move garrison from Fort Sheridan to Chickamauga and Tampa. The Seventeenth Regiment from Columbus barracks goes by the lowest bidder. Chicago and Northwestern secure four Nineteenth Company moves from Fort Brady and Sault Ste Marie to Mobile. Wabash and Lake Shore likely handle remaining Nineteenth loads from Fort Wayne. Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway near for Sixth Regiment from Fort Thomas to Tampa.
Hiram Maxim, in an interview cited by the Daily Mail, says America and Spain have bought his war material heavily and that given more he could have sold ten times as much. He foresees the coming war testing modern weapons, favors monitors over battleships, and asserts torpedoes will fail against fast cruisers like the Columbia or the Brooklyn north of Cape Hatteras.
Philadelphia reports that Cramp shipyard and nearby yards halted access to the public. Officials said the measure aims to prevent unauthorized persons from learning progress on government ships. Also affecting Neatle & Levy, Charles Hullmann & Son, and Reachers at Chester and other companies in Camden Wilmington.
A Havana dispatch reports calm on the surface in Havana yet strong sentiment that war is near. Cuban and Spanish patriots are enthusiastic about a coming outbreak of hostilities, while local conditions in Havana remain unchanged.
Suppressed readable details from the damaged OCR fragment. no coherent event, names, or dates emerge to form a proper summary card.
April dispatches describe Spain tightening control in the Canary Islands and Las Palmas with fortifications and troop movements while awaiting reinforcement. Reports note Spanish torpedo boats and cruisers at St Vincent and Mona Passage as crews seek return to Spain, amid Cuban insurgent demands for independence.
Arturo Bald, Spanish ministerial envoy in New York, announced plans to transport Spaniards wishing to leave the United States. About 190 are to sail on the Panama, April 20, as a precaution amid rising crisis. Officials offered no precise war procedures or vessel charters for others. Estimates place the number of Spaniards in the city at around 3,000, with only a small portion likely to depart.
A garbled telegraph dispatch and assorted notes cover Cuba liberation plans war preparations and political comments. The item lists the Tribune feature columns and local county notes with market items and a Wyoming conference closing.
Wallace withdraws from the race for the United States crime president McKinley war service offered earlier. Indicated decision reflects a pivot to national duties and current military concerns during the April period.
Bids from Malone & Co for 1 967 900, Carlin & Co 362 000, Melivaine Ankeffer 506 750, Doyle Doak 49 802, Fall Jones 33 000, A E Rorke 225 000. Absence of two commissioners and Governor Hastings’s nonparticipation delayed formal award. Rorke, lowest bidder, expected to build on revised plans and have building ready for the next legislature on the old capitol site.
Washington F. Conner broker for Jay Gould and Theodore Ke Meyers ex comptroller of New York organize a Wall Street regiment of 1642 brokers bankers and clerks ready to enlist. They pledge 100000 for their equipment and intend to arm with rifles or swords to join the war effort.
In Kokomo Indiana on April 18 Miss Tucker remains near death from severe burns inflicted by her mother who set her clothing on fire and burned herself. Skin grafting was attempted and yesterday sixteen classmates from New London high school donated skin from their arms to aid the injured girl.
York Pa April 18 Rev J O Miller BD Db for forty five year pastor of Trinity Reformed church died tonight of heart trouble after illness of about thirty six hours He was a trustee of Franklin and Marshall college for twenty five years president of the board of home missions of the Reformed church in the United States and president of the board of trustees of the York County Academy He leaves a widow and three children
Blevele rider Jack Knowles died today in New York. He was famed as an all around athlete and held a century record until recently beaten by Teddy Ba. His career saw intense training and notable endurance traits before his death.
Charles Lee a Chinatown resident was killed this afternoon in his laundry at 64 Kaighn Avenue. Six Chinese men who visited the shop earlier were arrested, and authorities suspect the Highbinders due to Lee's enmity with them.
The United States government has purchased the British steamer Beulus, now at the port, to haul coal to the Briarsea route, replacing the former sailing ship Almering in the coal service. The Beulus, previously a British manof-war, will be used for the coal carrion command duties.
A Local committee endorses equal clerical rights and supports Holigetes to the corel county division, urging voters to back the proposed reforms in this civic appeal. The call emphasizes fair treatment and unified county governance under the reform plan.
The forecast covers Tuesday with light winds and unsettled conditions across the region. Expect variable temperatures and possible showers as a front moves through from the west.
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