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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
1
The article outlines mutual agreement on the first three treaty articles and the arrangement for prisoner releases. It notes U S obligations to free Spanish captives held by Aguinaldo and mentions further articles to be set aside for later consideration.
The cabinet in Stovetionts contends for immediate relief of Spanish creditors in the Philippines to push ratification of commerce treaties with former Spanish possessions. It seeks debt settlement for the Philippines and possibly Cuba, while opposing protocol modifications and stressing U S protection against extradition cases in colonial matters.
A fragment notes a change where the matter formerly under arma in tan will be tried exclusively by the ordinary legal jurisdiction. The terse line implies a procedural adjustment in the handling of the case within standard courts.
In a North American Review excerpt, Hannis Taylor argues for recognizing the debts and expenditures tied to overseas territories. He contends the United States should acknowledge costs in Cuba and the Philippines as legal charges upon the land and oppose surrendering equities to Spain.
Coast guards at Gloucester report wreckage marked FH washed ashore near Walker harbor after a Saturday incident. The vessel was commanded by Captain Frank Miller and carried a crew of fourteen men.
A Williamsport, Pennsylvania woman was shot and fatally injured in her home in what authorities describe as an accidental shooting. The bullet reportedly came from a revolver in the husband’s hand, who is overwhelmed with grief following the incident.
A schooner wreck occurred off Provincetown Massachusetts on November 2. King Philip of Pall River was reportedly aboard. The vessel registered at 1 204 tons and its cargo or exactmate remains unclear.
Steamship arrivals listed include Teutonic and Germanic bound for Liverpool and Antwerp. The Kensington names Ken Sitton and Queenstown indicate near arrivals from Southampton and New York routes to Amsterdam and Rotterdam with vessels Stutendam and Amsterdam noted in transit.
Port land steamer Portland wrecked off Cape Cod with hundreds rescued or lost. Dozens of bodies washed ashore at Orleans Truro Provincetown and Eastham as life savers pursued remains and cargo in rough surf. Authorities identify several recovered victims while the search continues along the shoreline.
Fragmented report details the disappearance and presumed death of the White Wings crew after a recent storm. A plea from survivors mentions thirteen aboard and a plea for help as conditions worsened.
Washington November four meeting of the industrial commission discussed progress by chairmen of the agricultural and mining sub commissions. Reports said syllabi drafts were made but not enacted, with final reports soon expected after further review and a joint meeting planned.
Advices from Billao Spain report strict anti Carlist measures in the district. Convents and animals are watched. A small band of Carlist has appeared near Alcala in Castellon de La Plana and is pursued by sentries.
Special dispatches report a plot to assassinate Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria uncovered at Sosla with numerous arrests noted. The London Now dispatches add brief confirmation from Badapest about the safety concerns in the region.
Local residents from McCormick faced charges after a district inquiry. The well known townspeople were involved in a driving incident linked to a nearby area, with details limited due to damaged text.
Madrid reports an insurgent leader Aguinaldo and his forces revived a demand for a ransom of two and a half dollars for the release of imprisoned friars as a point in the ongoing Philippine dispute.
State Senator Perry A. Gibson presented a petition from inmates of the Soldiers Home seeking steps to recover pension money allegedly misappropriated by trustees. The petition claims about seventy thousand dollars have been taken since 1885 and that funds are held by a Philadelphia treasurer. Governor Hastings ordered an immediate investigation with General Lothk Werner to oversee.
Reported trouble intensifies between Germany and the Congo Free State over the remote boundary north of Lake Tonganyike. German forces moved into the Manyema country while Congo troops were observed near Kali Wichive as tensions escalate along the frontier.
A man named Walter Wheaton faces murder charges in the death of Gourke Carte. The alleged crime is linked to a night in August, with the investigation and arraignment proceeding in Oi City, Pennsylvania.
New York report notes an opinion piece in the North American Review by Covenberabel Roosevelt urging a personnel bill reform. The piece addresses government staffing and systemic change as a key national issue.
Weather indications today show fair skies and colder spells as passengers and crew details appear. Peace commissioners discuss the Ariates of the treaty with Admiral Saimpaen and Megrot reports conclude. Local rounds include meetings on Minh Work and Waites, plus a regional gathering in Scranton and Salverhan.
General Blanco departs with a formal farewell at Vinelork last night, his staff and associates present. Marshals and colonels from Villa Verde, Parvidie, and surrounding posts join the intimate sendoff, while officials and military figures offer respectful tributes in a subdued ceremony.
In Allwns N Y Nov 80 James A Stearns examined in Mrs Margaret E Cody case accused of attempting to blackmail heirs of the Water Jay Gould trust. Papers alleged links among Moeide Mire Angell Amaiadj Parker Jr detailing interview with Mrs Cody and Mrs Angell. Judge Brown described no case against Mrs Angell and withdrew from proceeding.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York elected a slate for the ensuing year with Cecil Maly as president and J RON Washington listed among presidents. Other named officers include Charles Jarvis and Walter Tivsrell with George Stetsky and I N Warren as secretaries.
Fragmentary report notes a court finding involving a person named Lanilts and a firm Meseur loundin. It mentions a trial date, a September reference, and a sentence involving fines or restitution linked to alleged wrongdoing. Names and places are garbled in transcription.
A vessel named Ocean Belle was saved after abandoning on November 2 in a storm near Philadelphia. It was towed to a Delaware River mouth location by a rescue crew from North America Whee, with the crew reporting the ship leaking but under control.
A fragment describes an evening event involving a family member, mentioning a boy named Ned and a regular activity at home. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece centers on a domestic event with family figures.
The Navy publicized a detailed report by Admiral Sampson on U S blockading actions near Havana and the Shafter campaign. The letters discuss plans to force entry into the harbor, potential risks to ships and troops, and disagreements over whether to attack or bypass fortifications.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a weather note for Weemington New York May forecast. It mentions fresh morning winds and possible showers with unclear timing and temperatures.
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