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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1898

Page

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Death of General Garcia in Washington

General Calix to Garcia, famed Cuban revolutionary leader, died in Washington at the Hotel Raleigh after exposure to wintry weather from Cuba. President McKinley and officials sent condolences as Cuban Assembly members pursued funeral arrangements and honors for the veteran fighter and patriot.

Cuba New York Washington McKinley Calixto Garcia Raleigh General Garca Cieneral Miles Gienenal Carola Cinis Thiel Des Pries Miles Battery 1 Sitth Artillery Hier Cox Fieners Clircia Cuban Assembly Marlene Jose Villalon Commission Mendes Capote Havans McKinies Go Obetter Hobart Benator Foraker Money Proctor Chander Lawton Wheeler Ciemeral Garcia Ony Ate Justo Elin Mercedes Eure Wes Thomasville Marto Colo Carlo Garvia Cobo Leonora Aimerican Paris Giarela Havana Genel Gare Lee Familly Tay Bantigga de Cuba Garcia Havoun Spain Isabel Viele Dider Cemex Oebeleadien IMS Imany Bunned Melons Ures Capure Geneon Garcia Zandon United States Jose Martino Epein France Coba Voegel Bermuda Antonio Maceo Maceo Thaas Guiso Gualmaro Gazeta Cube Coneridle Santiago Culkin Assembly Caliano Gareta Palma Ernest Astor Hubs Rivera Ruis Rivera Jeland Bayne Georgia Ole Ser Floux Ih. C

American minister gains assurances on Turkey ties and Armenia indemnity

Constantinople reports a cordial audience between United States Minister to Turkey and the Sultan on Friday. The talks were described as conciliatory with expectations of a satisfactory retirement of friction between the two nations. The discussions reportedly included compensation for American losses in Armenia.

Constantinapale Mie Een Erreus United States Ainister Turkey Saliae Unit States Armenia

Man fires on skaters near Lancaster farm

Dec reports a mob of about fifty skaters chased from a pond on a farm near Lancaster by Jaco Stehman. In the ensuing exchange a farmer fired a whitey wagon carried by a farm hand wounding a man named Matthew Hue. A warrant was issued for the alleged shooter.

Lancaster Jaco Stehman Matthew

Dreyfus Return Implied by Government Readiness

The article notes Dreyfus' return anticipated this evening and mentions formal government decision making. It states preparations to escort him from the port of India or Innding with soldiers in readiness. The report reflects ongoing wartime or crisis context and military escort arrangements.

Purle le Soir Dreyfie Innding Paria

Signing of Peace Treaty Captures Historic Moment

The article describes the conclusion of a peace treaty signing in Paris at 8:45 PM, detailing the ceremonial scene with both American and Spanish commissioners, the presence of officials and guests, and the exchange of pens. It notes the treaty spans seventeen articles, directs territorial terms including Cuba as undiminished and ceding of Porto Rico and the Philippines, and mentions preparations for ratification and reciprocal commercial treaties.

Commissiona Martin American Con Mission Hali Arthur Ferguson Coplee Min KK Davis Wir. R. Fryeman K K. Davies Willian Ko Fyre Whitelaw Reid Cheorge Gray Sener Montenethas Swaer Aburzoga Seno Garni Senor Vilnurina Cerevo Y Siberis Sian Tig Dite Com Pine Lenoy Monterollesa Madrid Amercans Snoniarda Philippines Newrhy Eix Unite Fogland Paris United States Favre Paria

Commissions Seek Quiet Evening Dinner After Tense Talks

After days of sharp exchanges between American and Spanish commissions, warmth and mutual respect grew through extended discussions. A tentative invitation to dine together was conveyed but faced hesitation from the Spanish side amid lingering tensions and caution.

Ayia United States Ponce

Madrid Government Advances on Debt and Confidence Vote

The government approves a protest memorandum filed by Senor Montera Pires and plans to push an indemnity bill. Senor Sagasta seeks a confidence vote from the queen regent as the cabinet faces Cortes action. Cabinet hopes Philippine debt holders will accept the new arrangement and contemplates mortgage claims on Cuban duties.

Madrid United States Senor Montera Pires Depris el Liberal Save Paris Cortes Intaca Senor Saresta Paul Pogydieee Ioewnner Sener Sagasta BE Heralda

Lieutenant Wark Receives Reprieve in Liverpool Case

Lieut Wark of the Royal Artillery who faced a death sentence for murdering Miss Jane Vite at Liverpool has been reprieved. The trial showed the girl bore sole responsibility after exonerating him before death. witnesses argued he urged caution, while critics claim the verdict and judge’s handling sparked protests.

Lemden Wark Royal Artillery Jane Vite Liverpool Galle Wik Thaoteyee Lim Ava Mies Vates

Miller Wins the Race at Madison Square Garden

In the six day Lleyele pace, 12 of 31 starters finished after ten minutes twenty seconds. Charles A. Miller, riding 1,08 miles 850 yards, won the event for the year with Frank Waller second and Burns W. Plopew third. Miller earns 700 from management. Nawn finished eleventh and receives 5.

New York Dew Madison Square Garrisen Frank Borland Brooklyn Biewele Cla Holso Bie Charles A. Miller Frank Waller Burns W. Plopew Miller Wwe Nawn

Explosion at Dupont powder works injures several

In Wilmington on December 1 a child named Thomas Mes Cain aged 3 died after the Dupont powder works blast. Police report the family received a small restitution fee while others injured are slowly recovering. details are limited.

Wilmington Dot Thomas Mes Cain Dupont Duriet Mhiday McCann

Beavel Revoked for Hiding Evidence in Washington Del

A local report notes that Sylvester Beavel had his credentials revoked after an incident involving concealing evidence in Washington Delaware. The scribbled text indicates penalties tied to this action and the associated investigation.

Washington del Wi Sylvester Beavel Hewspijiuwr

Congress Week Ahead Faces Morgan and Scalp Bill Delays

Washington schedule centers on Senator Morgan's plan to bring the Nicaragua canal bill Monday with the anti scalping measure to follow. House activity is limited beyond three days with District of Columbia bills and army policy stirring debate as committees prepare to advance appropriation measures toward holiday adjournment.

Morfan Washington Senate Morgan Ledet Cullom Ocles Nicaragua Morrill United States Supreme Court Vermont Tno House District of Chimbla District of Columbia Appropriations Hall Imilitars Appropriations Committee Dilla Dearmond Missouri Cannon

Reformers Press Resignation of Detroit Commissioner

Pretruit Mich December meeting of reformers demanded the resignation of Poller Commissioner Ralph Phelps Jr amid agitation for law enforcement and View by the Good Government League of Detroit. Phelps was charged with owning bonds beyond the legal limit prior to appointment.

Mich Ralph Phelps, Jr Pias Detroit Phelps

Anglo American Jolie high commission to adjourn sittings

Report from Bt Johns states the Anglo American Jolie high commission will adjourn Thursday to resume in March after Congress ends. A special session of the Taisted Bates senate is planned to ratify a treaty submitted by the joint With commission.

Bt. Johns Anglo- Americoan Jolie High Commission Canada United Billies Weime Ie Hexelon Bates Senty

Unclear historical note on Cuban transport amid battle aftermath

Fragmentary report from Savannah Georgia and Panama transport lines describes crowds at the wharves as a ship fled Cuba after a naval battle. The tug Cumbria tows the damaged vessel Pynchme while a Spanish cruiser is referenced. General Ler to remain outside of Maram before January 1 for city entry.

Bavannah Dee Ilion Yal Fee Cmd Cuba Iit Nenty Panama Bowta Jonee Albmininte Batte Binthers Cumbria Ler Maram Nfier

Temporary Poligae of Colonel Mequart in Question

Readable text notes the temporary poligae of Colonel Mequart is already in question. The fragment hints at military or administrative matters surrounding Mequart and related authorities.

Theorie Dee Chia Mequart Arderoy

General-Quay Aeke for Fair Trial and Week in Congress

A brief review lists General-Quay asking for a fair trial, a forecast of the week in Congress, General Garcia’s death, and the Treaty of Poaew. The section notes local crime, taxes, and suburban news with reports on the Thirteenth Regiment and industrial updates.

Quay Aeke Supreme Court Garcia Poaew Ia

Fire damages North Main avenue home. occupants escape

At 2 15 this morning a double frame dwelling owned by Edward Farr at 410 and 412 North Main avenue caught fire from the chimney. The fire filled the upper apartments with smoke as James Lewis and his three daughters barely escaped in night clothes. They were lowered to safety by officers from a front awning, while Nathan Roplin and family in the adjacent unit escaped without harm. Farr’s leg is insured.

Edward Farr North Main Avenue James Lewis Mr. Lewis Lieutenant Williams Nathan Roplin Mr. Farr

Four Persons Cremated In Brooklyn Fire

A basement fire at 154 Prospect Place Brooklyn tonight killed four people and endangered firefighters who fear more bodies. Reports later estimated six dead and six missing as flames overwhelmed the structure occupied by families. causes point to an accidental blaze.

New York Prospect Place Brooklyn

Pottery Syndicate Extends Purchase Option Across Nation

A syndicate of capitalists has extended the option on numerous general ware potteries including East Liverpool and Trenton to April 1. Trenton manufacturers expect the deal to close soon and believe absorption may include the sanitary potteries operated by the Trenton Pottery Syndicate.

Trenton N. J Dew United States East Liverpool Trenten sVnilicair

Military reshuffle rumors touch Seventh Army corps command

Fragmentary notes indicate possible changes in leadership across the Seventh Army corps with names like General Khiefer and Colonel Wy inflaming speculation. The unclear text mentions Colonel Brian potentially reassuming duties in Coby and other officers under discussion.

wVentiah Ci. de Khiefer Seventh Army Corpe Ubu Tonleht Rsin Hah Cenenlbee Gerad Keifereniay Brian Coby Wastietess Lil Wiftqual Wil

Unclear event report from Borcelona area workers

Fragmentary note describes a collapse at a work site this morning near an inn and mentions eighteen bids/provisions connected to the incident. Names and precise locations are obscured by garbled OCR.

Borcelona Dee Jorge Quinite Buck Work Inn Enn Tig Inn

Steamship Arrivals New York December Log

Steamship entries for New York include arrivals Umbria Livermial Kahampque Havre Queenstown and Lawela Crom Livery with harbor arrivals noted in the December list. The brief dispatch records ships docking in New York and nearby harbors with destination and origin shorthand.

New York Dec. W Umbria Havre Queenstown Lawela Crom Livery

Kinects Chis Mo Doc Priced Convention Call

A North Missouri group announces a meeting of the American Federation of Later WI to be held at 1 o clock Monday morning. Leaders plan to set the order of business and discuss upcoming events. Participants include local officials and members from Kinects Chis Mo Doc.

Chis

Vatican Property Policy Update Reports Opened Vatican State

Rome text notes a decision on Vatican property policy dated December 1, stating that the Vatican State area remains open and not neutral, with implications for administration and sovereignty.

Vatican Rome

Death announced of William Mark the novelist

An obituary notes the death of William Mark, renowned novelist. The article highlights his literary contributions and influence on contemporary fiction, shaping modern narrative styles and earning critical acclaim.

Enwion William Mark

Faded Forecasts Mention Eastern Moquies in Brief Note

A cryptic weather item mentions Monday forecasts for eastern regions and a faded outlook. No clear locations or events emerge, leaving readers with a vague urban note and partial meteorological cues.

Quay Pleads For Justice in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rule

Justices Green and Williams issue a rule to show cause why a writ of certiorari should not remove the Quay Haywood conspiracy cases from Philadelphia Court of Quarter Sessions to the Supreme Court. The order stays all proceedings and directs District Attorney Graham to respond by January 7, 1898. The petition by Matthew S. Quay, Richard R. Quay, and Benjamin J. Mayward alleges defects in indictments and seeks transfer to higher court for review of alleged conspiracies involving public funds.

Williams and Green Philadelphia Quay-Haywood Green Williams Supreme Court Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Graham Court of Quarter Sessions George 8. Graham Commonwealth of Fleury Green Henry W. Williame Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Astern Matthew S. Quay Richard R. Quay Benjamin J. May- Ward Thilladelpi Petit Matthew Quay John Hopkins People Quays John S. Hopkine Commonwealth of Permes Vania Commonwealth Merijis Min Hawwood

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