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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1898
Page
1
Washington officials lean toward the belief that Spain will accept the US peace terms while detailing steps to implement the accord. Officials discuss military occupation options for Cuba and Puerto Rico, a Cushing protocol precedent, and troop movements including Shafter’s army and reinforcements.
Buffalo New York reports the death of Christian Weyend, president of Christian Weyand Brewing Company, noted as one of the state’s wealthiest and best known brewers.
The Rough Riders embark on transports Miram and Mattewan heading north as a general American advance begins in Porto Rico. Tensions with Russia strain relations prompting Britain to place its navy on war footing while the Spanish cabinet approves American peace terms with the queen's blessing.
Madrid reports Her Majesty approves the general lines of Spain's reply to United States peace terms. The note, not fully drawn up, could lead to a suspension of hostilities once the United States accepts. Duke Almodovar and Berry del Val expected to represent Spain in negotiations amid censorship.
London reports heightened European tension between St Petersburg and London over the New Chwang railroad dispute. Britain readies the fleet and mobilizes ships while Paris notes French reinforcement needs amid suspected Russian and Chinese maneuvers. A Daily News dispatch hints at a Russian backdown and Shanghai claims of Britain closing open door in North China.
In Philadelphia on August 7 a group of about one hundred Confederate veterans from Pickett's division arrived to join a joint encampment with Union soldiers planned for a New Jersey Delaware River enclave this week. Mrs. Pickett accompanied the southern group as Union veterans attended morning services at St Peter and St Paul Cathedral before visiting the encampment site.
The Syracuse Hapa Trans Railway Company settled the strike today Aug 7 1895 by revoking a $25 deposit requirement for old employees and agreeing to a grievance committee from the employees. The strikers waived recognition of the Amalgamated Association of Engineers and Erect Railway Employees of America.
A party travelling down the Piscataqua from Great Bay in a rowboat capsized in heavy wind. Mrs Geiger and her four children perished, with Alexander Green and two children surviving the disaster.
Two million bushels of coal were shipped to Louisville and Cincinnati today by river, totaling nearly eight million bushels in two days. It marks the heaviest two day shipment from this port in years as the river falls and the barge stage ends.
London dispatch argues England wants the Americans to keep the Philippines and will not press other peace terms. It warns German intrigue could threaten McKinley’s treaty, with Aguinaldo as a possible ally for meddlesome diplomacy and Berlin anxiously watching.
Rev Dr Henry McCook, chaplain of the Pennsylvania volunteers and Fighting McCooks kin, preached at Tabernacle Presbyterian Philadelphia. He cited the San tiago army round robin calling for removal, noting sick and convalescent numbers and urging trust in the administration and the great leader in government.
Private Formythe and Private Dunn of Cone poules Band A were killed by a train at Potomac Run six miles from Fredericksburg. They slept beside the track and were buried today with military honors in the National Cemetery.
Secretary Alger visited Fort Myer to check Camp Alger hospital care for 375 sick soldiers. He found clean beds and good medical attention though some illness remains severe and 35 troops have died so far in three months of service.
Through St Thomas reports describe General Brooke's transport convoy along the coast to Arroyo. Units under General Ernest and General Henri move center left toward Adjuntas while General Miles' Sixth Massachusetts may get Colonel Rice. Brooke advances north from Guayama with about ten thousand troops as communications lag.
The hospital ship Bay State sailed from East Boston at 4 P.M. with a full load of hospital supplies food and clothing for wounded soldiers. Dr C A Siegfried inspected the vessel and praised its quality noting a medical staff of thirty including six female nurses under Dr Herbert I Burrel. Destination to a southern port remains uncertain awaiting further instructions.
Nearly 1,000 men from the First New York infantry and the Second United States engineers boarded the Nelgon and Laine for Hawaii. Crowded ships and a low transport rate raise concerns over soldiers’ comfort. General Merriam prepares for Manila departures aboard the Scandia and Arizona as Camp Merritt is abandoned and units move to various transports.
Fort Monroe Virginia reports 107 sick and wounded soldiers arriving from Santiago on transport No 20 Lampasas were taken to the post hospital. Officials note few are in serious condition. About 125 convalescents departed by the Washington steamer for Washington barracks tonight.
Madrid reports the cabinet approved the reply to the United States and expects Washington to accept the American conditions. The note will be telegraphed to Senor Leon y Castillo, Spain’s ambassador to France, for transmission to M. Cambon in Washington. Officials foresee a suspension of hostilities as the immediate result. The note is described as dignified, stating Spain bows to circumstances after defending its rights and territories.
The first regular cavalry and the Rough Riders will sail today on the Milan and Mattowan. Several men remain sick, including Lt Willan Tiffany and Pvt William Hoyle, with embarkation quick and orderly. Officers joined General Young’s staff and will report to Montauk Point at once. A military society meeting at Saintiogs elected General Shatter president, General Wheeler vice president, and Major Sharpe secretary.
Fragmentary text from a Playa del Kate Bay article shows stray phrases about awaiting word from Washington and a possible TV mention, with insufficient readable context to identify people, dates, places, or events.
Weather indicators forecast a tense day while reports from Washington discuss peace proposals. Riders head north as trade and iron steel figures draw attention, with local notes on a club outing and a fatal kick incident in West Scranton suburban area.
Collier Lebanon towed a coal schooner into port while the Admiral Sampson arrived with provisions for sale. both vessels hail from Key West. The Nuacht Vixen left for Santiago to fetch the registered mat for the fleet, and the St. Louis awaits a decision on entering Santiago.
Key West reports tug Hudson in the north coast blockade sinking a small Spanish sloop and capturing another off Cardenas the Christina loaded with fish which the crew ate as provisions ran low. The Oneida also leaves the blockade and reports Spanish infantry firing on her at Morr Castle beach with no return fire.
Washington says General Shafter's forces are shipping from Santiago Cuba to the United States. Troops including Third and Sixth Cavalry and parts of Waterford cavalry move toward Montauk Point aboard transport ships. Transports depart Santiago tomorrow and Tuesday, with all units awaiting Montauk Point.
Navy dispatches released tonight show Commodore Schley denying that he ever claimed it would be possible to enter Santiago Harbor despite mines and Admiral Sampson's refusal. He asserts he always agreed with Sampson on the harbor issue.
A brief item notes Empress Eugenia St Maris in critical condition after a reported incident. Authorities have not released full details.
General Ahafter’s daily report to the War Department details the health of his command at Santiago. The August 6 figures show 2081 total cases, 2008 fever cages, 41 new fever cases, 47 fever cases returned to duty, and 2 deaths reported on August 6.
The 2.5 mile race at Willow Circle bicycle track yesterday was awarded to Faldle Mcduf fee over Jimmy Michael after judge Hefeoree Uhler ruled in McDuffee's favor.
Partial forecast notes for Eastern Pennsylvania and Western regions describe threats of weather and showers with varying wind. New York outlook mentions partly cloudy, sultry, wet weather, with scattered thunderstorms and temperate conditions expected later.
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