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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
1
Washington officials report Spain delaying final answer to American terms. Sagasta faces pressure to gain public support while Madrid conducts political outreach. Possible response next Monday but timing remains uncertain amid war department briefings on Santiago and Miles.
London reports detail a Daily Mail Hong Kong dispatch describing panic over possible American withdrawal from the Philippines. US Consul Wildman replies to Aguinaldo urging trust in the United States and perseverance in the struggle to end Spanish rule.
The War Department released General Shafter's sanitary report for the Army of the Gulf. It shows total sick and fever cases, new fever causes, total cases retired to duty, and deaths to date with figures in a terse summary of medical status.
Hazleton Aug J Joseph Caputa and Dominick Mareke, both Duaillons, argued over mining oil on the Haglebrook slope. Mareke fired twice, Caputa dodged, then Caputa shot and killed Mareke. Caputa fled to the woods, later surrendered in Freeland to authorities.
Governor Tanner received a telegram from the war department stating the Eighth Illinois Infantry colored has been ordered to Santiago de Cuba to replace the First Illinois Infantry, which will be sent to Long Island.
Five thousand yellow fever inmates embark from Savannah to Bandago. Thirty seven typhoid cases reported at Camp Algon. American troops occupy eastern Puerto Hispano portion peacefully. Captain Clarke of the Oregon returns home. Eighth Illinois Infantry, colored, ordered to Santiago. Sagasta seeks a clear Spanish peace terms stance but finds none.
General Miles presses toward peace talks ignoring negot iations as Krag Jorgensen rifles are issued. Wisconsin units move to the Sixteenth Pennsylvania. Hutings captures 5000 pounds of rice. Brooke lands at Arroyo amid disembarking troops from multiple regiments. Captain Hugart dies of typhoid with military honors. Lt Hunter wounded. Roy Stone repairs Areceibo road. movement unlikely.
The torpedo boat Mackenzie built in Philadelphia made an average of about 23 knots on a one and a half hour Delaware run, exceeding the 20 knot contract. On trials she completed speed tests and turning circuits before a boiler tube burst wounded four firemen, notably John Evans of Camden and Owen McGouth of Philadelphia, who were treated at League Island and then Episcopal Hospital.
Four young inmates escape from Steelton jail and travel by freight to Columbia. Charles Bease, Jerry Bease, William Mitchell, and Jacob Sweitzer, aged about 18 to 21, are tied to the Dewey gang. Detective Campbell captured them after a pistol draw and a scuffle in Lebanon. They are returned to Steelton for detention.
Five people drowned after the Frank Ruppert launch capsized off Richmond Valley Thursday night. Three bodies have been recovered: Gertrude Frohweln, 16, Title Frohweln, 8, and a sailor unnamed. Annie Bibeneichen, 15, surfaced but slipped back into the water. Emma Frohweln remains missing.
At Saratoga New York the Young People’s union heard EE Speer of New York City discuss missions. T. H. Hanna Jr. of Bieuhenville submitted the use committee report. Rev Dr John C Sculler of Philadelphia presided over the conference on Christian beneficence. Rev Dr B M Russell of Pittsburgh spoke on Pauline Christianity and the church’s need in missionary opportunities.
Nashville reports yesterday's county elections across the state were generally lightly voted. Some counties saw contest interest and higher turnout, but overall participation remained low as Democrats retained most tickets by safe margins.
In Philadelphia at the Arena on August 1 the six round test between California’s Herry Peppers and local Joe H Butler ended in a minute and a half as Butler knocked out Peppers, sending the California boxer to sleep.
The French cruiser Mancherailed today headed to Belle Isle Strait to probe the reported loss of the trans-Atlantic liner and assess the situation.
Madrid Aug 5 report on Sagasta and Silvela urging cortes for peace talks while Generals Agcurraga and Chinchella tout readiness of the Madrid army. Weyler, Rivera, and others to meet as dispatches cite strained camps in Santiago and growing Spanish casualties and needs.
London reports the Stadat predicts a great wave of American prosperity after the war driven by active European business. Investments in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines will boost railways and employ vast capital, with benefits expected for United States industry and securities.
San Francisco August 5 volunteers bound for Honolulu moved from Camp Miller to the Lakme and Neleon steamers. The contingent blends the Third battalion Ferond regiment U S Engineer Volunteers from Denver Salt Lake Portland and San Francisco with companies 1 RK I and M of the First Battalion and a company of the Second Battalion of the First New York volunteers.
In New York on Aug b the heavyweight Kim Jeffrive contracted to fight Bob Armstrong and Breve O'Donnell for six rounds each at the Lenox Athlete club tonight. He fought Armstrong, winning the bout but breaking his left arm and could not face O'Donnell.
Despite ongoing peace talks, Carpenter Bifel plants in Reading continue shell and projectile manufacture under government pressure. The pace is intensified to meet future contingencies with large shipments routed three times weekly.
Commissioned in Harrisburg on August 3, Governor Hastings issues new names to fill officer roles. George K. MacLean becomes second lieutenant of Company F after Harry Roat resigns, and Franklin N. Liners is appointed second lieutenant at sergeant major rank.
Madrid correspondent reports no danger of uprisings in Spain. He notes the public is desirous of peace yet deeply deplores the necessity for great sacrifices.
Aug 4 reports the First United Volunteer Engineer regiment leaving Camp Townsend Peekskill aboard a barge for Brooklyn. The unit will board the transport Chester tomorrow and proceed to Fort Rico.
Harrisburg Aug General orders announce the formation of the new National Guard of Pennsylvania supervised by Adjutant General Stewart. The brigade listings include Battery D Philadelphia Second troop Philadelphia city cavalry Nineteenth and Twentieth regiments with multiple companies in Philadelphia Norristown West Chester Chester and other counties.
State chairs John M. Garman and Levi McQuiston announced arrangements for a large ratification gathering at Bedford Boringa on August 17. A 60 member notification committee will select delegates from each county at the state convention. The Bedford Springs conference will be a free open meeting for all Democrats able to attend.
Washington reports the Cuban cabinet debated the tobacco schedule and agreed to adopt U S internal revenue tax rates as Cuba customs rates. The schedule lists manufactured tobacco and snuff at 12 cents per pound with duties for large clears, 4.60 per thousand, and cigarettes under three pounds at 1 1/50 per thousand with additional 1 per thousand for other tobacco cigarettes.
Maryland Steel Company protests export duties on iron ore shipped from Santiago de Cuba. Officials say total tax is prohibitive and would force 90 workers to be discharged. Government also imposes a TH cents per ton export duty, Spain’s rate cited at 3 percent.
Colonel L Heber Smith aged 86 died suddenly at his Joanna Furnace home near Hirdshire. He commanded the Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers in the Civil War and was captured at Chancellorsville spending time in Libby Prison before parole. He was active as a Republican candidate in Berks Lehigh district years ago.
In Norfolk on August 6 Admiral Ververa and his son dined with Commodore Farquhar escorted by Medion Director Clyhorne in a private carriage. They toured the novel hospital and Captain Concha was visited. The admiral praised Dr Lyborne for his courtesy and care to Spanish officers. At six, Admiral Ververa and Lieutenant Cervera departed for Annapolis.
Rev. Robbins of Pennsylvania in full captain’s uniform visits the provident in camp at Chickamauga and will depart for Porto Rico with Waple’s division and officers aboard the transport ships.
The body of the late Dr William Pepper, renowned physician, who died in California a week ago, arrived in Philadelphia today. The funeral will be held tomorrow and is to be strictly private.
American marines land at Cape San Juan and along the coast without resistance as warships gather troops for Ponce. Captain General Macias vows to resist, with 4,500 Spanish regulars in San Juan. The German steamer Polynesia is stopped trying to run the blockade.
Haltimore August 5 bulletin by Albert Mott of the League American Wheelmen racing board lists final scores in the national championship. Names include Arthur Gardiner Cooper Pald Major Taylor Le Stevens Freeman McFarland Tom Butler Kimble Mer tens Bowler Fred Sime Dr Brown Jaap Eden Becker Nat Butler Karl Karer Hour etts Kiser Watson Coleman and others with varied point totals. Sanctions granted cite J Murphy Bird Wheelmen Athletice association Knights of the Maccabees Indiana County Agricultural society and more with dates in August and September.
In Little Rock and Dunn, Charles Clyburn and Coleman known as Fluke Fleming were hanged today. Clyburn killed Deputy Sheriff Rolling during a burglary arrest in 1698 and invited the governor to witness, who declined. Fleming, a colored man, was executed in Dunn for criminally assaulting a negro woman.
George Greenless, a separated husband, killed his mother-in-law Mrs. Addie Mosaner and gravely wounded Walter Flewel at the Buffalo state hospital area. He was arrested after the incident, which followed a quarrel over his separation from his wife.
Detroit report states James St James died after an early morning incident. The article notes John W Battishill of Georgetown is involved. details clarify cause and location in Detroit, Michigan, with authorities continuing investigation.
Weather shows variable winds and indications for the day. International notes include Spain considering proposals and peace talks in progress. Local items mention religious week updates and a Sunday school lesson, plus a regional fine showing and a revenue district report.
Fragmentary item cites Pennsylvania pes issued and mentions Origin Lowe Montrous. Missing context leaves unclear scope, dates, or entities beyond those readable readouts.
Corpal James St James of the 35 Mississippi infantry was shot in the neck at Island Lake after a quarrel over his marriage to Bertha May Welsh. Battishill fired the fatal shot and was arrested amid the ensuing estrangement among Mir, Mra, Battishill, and others.
The Dirigo arrived at Beattie Washington from St Michael with about forty Klondikers and a haul of two hundred thousand dollars in dust and nuggets. Charles Moore and J H Brown of Midland Ontario shared .00, Captain E W Spencer of the vessel reported four thousand and more. The river transport failures threaten thousands with wintering at St Michael or returning to the states.
The Merritt Wrecking Co reports from Santhiws that Infante Mauric Teresi is found in fairly good condition, with machinery and boilers sound, and she will shortly head to Norfolk under her own power. A second expedition aboard the Chapman will sail south next week with four large pontoons to aid in raising the Cristobal Colon.
Columbus Ohio reports a Grand Circuit day with no records set though favorites largely failed. Hagle Flanagan won the 28 trot heats while The Abbott captured two heats. Jessie claimed second money in the 21 16 pace. Eemeon won three heats in the 219 race, Lady of the Matter was the only favorite to win, and Percy took the final straight heats.
Washington April 51 Captain Charles Clarke commander of the battleship Oregon has been examined by a medical board and ordered to return home.
Eastern Pennsylvania will see fair to variable winds with hot conditions. Western Pennsylvania may expect fair skies with south to southwest winds and rising temperatures. The central states and New England will experience sultry weather with generally south winds and slow temperature increases.
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