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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports focus on Matanzas shelling with no official word from Admiral Sampson. Secretary Long says public deserves facts after battles, while navy plans new battleships and eight transports for Cuba expedition. General Lee comments on Matanzas defenses as neutrality moves unfold among nations.
The leading journals at Yokohama on April 28 urged Japan to consent to America using Japan’s two cruisers now under construction in the United States.
Port au Prince on April 2 reports the Hoytian government informed U S Minister W F Powell that Boyer has fulfilled all terms of the treaty with the United States regarding privateering and related wartime provisions.
Spies alert as April reports note several Englishmen detained in Cuba accused of aiding Americans. Negotiations underway for repatriation or exchange, with British warships poised to enforce waivers and monitor the situation.
Hart was named pastor at Pittston Pennsylvania with the appointment announced today in Postmanter Washington. The change takes effect immediately as of April 2.
Eastern Pennsylvania faces threatening weather and showers with warmer north to east winds. Western Pennsylvania expects cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and southerly winds.
Spanish spy seized at Port Eade Louisiana as Spain plans another appeal. Militiamen endure Mt Gretna storms while National Guard could deploy south in ten days. English Havana arrests police spies. Monitor Terror captures Guido worth 400000. Lee named major general of volunteers. Several nations pledge neutrality. Austria's Francis Joseph donates 100000 to naval fund. Navy to appoint Woodford and Grant. Shenandoah lands in Liverpool after false report. Morris NJ powder mills wrecked. government powder lost. Eight transports chartered to move 6000 to 8000 troops in 30 days signaling Cuba advance. Spaniards admit seven killed at Matanzas during 18 minute bombardment.
Key West April 28 The steamer Guido captured by the Terror and the gunboat Machias after a chase off Cardenas at 4 am. Two Terror shots hit the pilot house and upper works wounding sailor Manuel Rivas. Captain Kickiondo and crew surrendered. Guido bound from Corunna to Havana, 3144 tons, crew of thirty six. Prize crew to remain at Key West with detainees per justice department orders.
The Philadelphia fragment notes a possible memorial on John Wan and a colonel in the National Guard, with April timing and references to Chaverns and Mast Inge. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or identities.
About 5,140 men have volunteered to join the regiment, forming a substantial force as the present organization takes shape in the United States.
The Vienna correspondence reports Emperor Francis Joseph secretly gives 100000 to a Spanish national charity and allows Austro Hungarian officers to travel to Spain. Archduke Eugene travels to Madrid to support the queen regent as Austria stays neutral yet ready to aid if Madrid faces revolution.
The article reports bombardment of Matunway fortifications as a prelude to land invasion by Querent troops with Matunwas as base of American operations. It notes Hear Admit Sampson may join Spanish gunners to relieve weariness. Movements of Spanish ships remain unexplained. Spanish embassy officials dismiss coal shortage rumors. Cape Verde squadron waits for Pelayo and Alfonso XII while Portugal’s neutrality may force a fleet move.
Berlin report quotes the emperor affirming Germany’s neutrality in Cuba. The Berlin correspondent cites a reliable source stating William believes the United States will not annex Cuba and prefers Spain to relinquish sovereignty, aiming for peace and gradual restoration of order.
Madrid reports General Blanco states part of the enemy squadron has gone eastward and one American vessel grounded opposite Dle mas in Pinar del Rio. Three ships work to refloat it while Spanish volunteers observe. Havana dispatch says insurgents attacked Artemisa in Pinar del Rio but were repulsed.
Spanish steamship captains of the Compania Trans Attantion announce they will carry Spanish goods to Cuba despite the U S blockade. They declare they are certain to override the blockade. Spanish residents in Madrid urge the government to send supplies to the Cubans.
Mother Agnes of Mercy scephtal announces to the Sisters of Mercy that they will enlist to go to Cuba as directed by the government. The piece conveys movement of religious order in response to a national directive and frames the action as obedience to civil authority.
The New York Herald first printed accounts of the Matanzas bombardment ordered by Admiral Sampson. Dispatches describe the New York and monitors Puritan and Florida entering the bay, batteries at Cardenas and Punta Gorda opening fire, and American ships suffering no damage as batteries returned fire from shore.
Mt Gretna April 24 Colonol Coursen to send home a recruiting squad to raise Pennsylvania Army National Guard to 81 71 standard amid reports of a southward move within ten days. April 26 Governor Hastings positive after talks with staff and generals. arrangements allow regiment to remain in state guard while mobilization proceeds. Soldiers describe harsh travel and bivouac conditions as they endure first day of mobilization.
Fragmented telegraphed items report mood shifts in the government and looming futures. Mentions national guard presence, bombardments, court proceedings, clerical ordinations, and local crime updates.
Troops from the Third Brigade and elements from Wilkes-Barre Willimansport and Philadelphia arrive as snow slows arrival. Columns march through ankle deep mud to quarters as Major General Bnewden and staff arrive.Formal opening postponed due to late arrivals.
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