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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
2
A series of blasts at the Atlantic Powder company works near Dover New York devastates a packing area and ruins the plant. Six workmen are killed and four more injured. victims mangled and bodies not yet recovered. The cause is blamed on an armorer's negligence during packing.
Translation of a Madrid dispatch reports Julio Gangalos y Alba saying the United States avoids war, Spain offers little resistance, and American powder and manpower are in short supply. It notes militia mutinies in Washington DC, frontier protests in Ohio Iowa and Illinois, and Congress debating war funding.
The Shaw murder trial in Camden New Jersey saw Fortier Zane uncle of the defendant testify about urging Shaw and threatening force to keep him from reaching a hospital where his mother lay. Dr C G Hall examined the prisoner while in a nervous state deemed irresponsible for statements. Undertaker L M Durrell was also involved in the proceedings as the testimony continued.
Shaw collapsed in a faint at his mother's bedside before police took him away, after allegedly killing his grandmother. Howard Ross, a railroad flagman, and Frank McCormick testified about two suspicious men near the Shaw residence the night of the murder. Acquaintances testified to Shaw's character as counsel prepares tomorrow for final argument before the jury.
Pittsburg April 2 The iron and steel market remains mixed with hesitation as war preparations overshadow business. Valley pig iron producers agree to close furnaces for 60 days over three months, backed by forfeits, signaling potential market impact.
Poultner Nivelow, the American writer and journalist, sails to New York to enlist in cavalry aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. He reports limited demonstrations in Madrid Barcelona and Caliz and a public mood tired of the Cutin war with little interest in Cuba. He notes conversations with Senor Mustolur suggesting Republicans may soon return to power.
Dispatches from Madrid report rising war fever in Porto Rico with two volunteer battalions formed for defense. A Spanish steamer Paulina from Barcelona to San Juan de Porto Rico remains aboard after delivering general cargo. April 2.
A group of White Caps dragged Mrs. Mary Bramlett from her home in Sylvia Kentucky early yesterday, beat her severely after tearing off her clothing. She is reported near death. A vigilante lynching is feared if suspects are captured as authorities search for moonshiners.
Four large fires scorched forests from near Matanzas City to within four to five miles of Havana. The biggest blaze, visible from the American blockading street, pressed close to the town of Guanabacoa about four miles inland, roughly twelve miles from Havana.
In New Orleans on April 21 a government engineer officer detained a man identified as John Walsh from New Orleans. He was found with undeveloped maps and river works descriptions at Port Kade and remains in custody awaiting army action.
The opening of the Eastern league power game in Wilkes-Barre between Wilkes-Barre and Ro-Chanter was postponed due to rain and cold weather conditions.
Porto Rican advices report four Spanish gunboats at San Juan de Porto Rico and martial law enforced tyrannically. Civilians flee to interior, capital nearly deserted, harbor defenses set, torpedoes planted, lights out at night, and American interests face plunder and requests for British aid amid looming siege.
Washington April 28 Senator Platt won the president over Stewart L Woodford and Colonel Fred T Grant who seek commissions in the volunteer army. The president is understood to have promised Woodford a major general post and Grant a brigadier command. Melvin Gigeby of South Dakota to lead one of the cow boy regiments. He served as a cavalry officer in the Civil War.
The four masted Ameri ship Shenandoah under Captain Murphy, from San Francisco, is said to have been captured by the Spanish but arrived safely at Point Lynas after being towed by the tug Pathiin from off the south coast of Ireland. The cargo value is estimated at $250,000 due to wheat price increases.
The First Regiment M Vahonry artillery with twelve batteries under Colonel Charles Pfaff of Weston is the first regiment in the country ordered into service since hostilities began between Spain and the United States.
The April 2 list items pensions leased in Pennsylvania show Increase for James B. Hurst of Mount Plone ant from 2 to 4. A special April 14 lease to Charles T. Knight of Trouttun Leconte WI. Supplementu to Sabra J. Ganger of Lee Faysville Bradford 2.
National league games and all Atlantic league contests were postponed today due to rain. Officials cited wet fields and unsafe playing conditions as the reason for the delay.
A brief advertisement noting waists suitable fancy silks, a plain and fancy dress cloth at 18c and 10c, with mentions of wool cover cloth and dress clouds as special offerings. This sale highlights affordable fabrics for sewing enthusiasts and dressmaking.
Infants and Misses ribbed vests offered in Swiss ribbed, shell stitched styles. Includes high neck long sleeve options in spring and summer weights. Special price 4 for 25 cents, very fine quality. Some items show 19 cents values.
A bank vault is described as being prospected using Holmes Electric Protective System. The note highlights the security method and reference to Holmes device as a protection measure.
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