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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
1
A Senate debate centers on imperial policy as Senator Teller argues for limited self government for Filipinos and non conquest, while Senator Williams of Mississippi opposes annexation citing cost and rights concerns. The House split echoes the Philippines issue amid river and harbor appropriations and سایر related measures.
Ex Queen Liliuokalani submits a formal protest to the U S Senate challenging the United States claim of ownership to lands and crown assets in Hawaii. She cites due process concerns and seeks remedy for what she calls seizure of property without compensation or justice.
The state department knows nothing of any offer via Mr Pierce to place a large sum in Russian bonds through the Iran syndicate. If any tender exists the charge is following general instructions to aid American financial and mercantile interests in that region. Government cannot proceed beyond this point despite Russia's past loan of 200 million dollars in gold bullion to aid the U S treasury.
Pittsburg Dec 2 report says a new steel combine may form to enforce a uniform price of 815 per ton for small billets but mills deny any agreement. The automation price talks follow a rise in pig iron from 0 to HOD per ton by the Valley Posse association.
Dec 5 report from Washington: Ex Governor Pat Usen and a large Traders' League delegation from Philadelphia urged President and Postmaster General Emory Smith to attend a Philadelphia banquet in January. They then went to the capitol to press Congress to authorize deepening the Delaware River channel from Philadelphia to Liberty feat.
Collision between two freight trains at Bailey station on the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad caused about fifteen cars to be wrecked and tracks blocked. Passenger traffic was delayed about four hours as trains were rerouted via the Burbury and Lewistown divisions.
In New York December arrivals include the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grokee from Bremen and the Hawke from London. The Majeastie and Rotterdam service also listed as present in New York, with ships entering port for arrivals and cargo handling.
General Shafter testifies on Santiago expedition preparations admitting crowding transport fleets and taking responsibility for ambulance shortages. He praises surgeons and staff, notes medical supply issues and that ambulances would have helped, and recalls landing challenges and pack trains aiding success. He says health did not derail the plan and reflects on staff from local communities.
The narrator praises inexperienced volunteers who served with Colonel John Jacob Astor and Captain Brice. They lacked military experience but impressed with duty, distributing rations to refugees and maintaining order during hardships. Brice oversaw feeding refugees at Caney and disciplined obstruction to protect women and children.
The Navy reports Admiral Sampson retains command of the North Atlantic while Admiral Lampoon sails on the New York for New York, with Commodore PRP to lead American forces at Havana aboard the Tosa. A return to Heavens is not expected as the evacuation commission nears completion before year’s end.
Senator Butler of North Carolina proposed an amendment to the pension appropriation bill to extend every existing pension law to all invalid soldiers widows orphans and dependents regardless of whether they served in the Union or Confederate forces. Confederate veterans would not receive back pensions before the act but their claims would start with the bill’s passage.
New York lightweight Dal Hawkins defeated Kid McPartland of the city in the Lenox Athletic Club arena. Hawkins won by knockout in the third round after a bout billed at twenty five rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Referee Chorley White credited Hawkins with the victory as time ran two minutes and thirty one seconds.
Philadelphia police arrest three suspected professional thieves named Edward Lawson and Charles Kelly of New York and William Cushman of Throoklyn. Lawson and Kelly were seized at No 17 Mount Vernon street on horse breaking and attempted robbery charges. Cushman was taken hours later after visiting the station to inquire about the others, held on suspicion.
William Steele former cashier of the Chestnut Street National Bank was sentenced by Judge Butler in Philadelphia to six years and six months imprisonment and a 600 fine. He was convicted of conspiracy with late William M Singerby bank president in making false entries and misreporting the bank's condition to the comptroller and misapplying funds.
A Shanghai to NoweNipor shipment's powder magazine at the Chinese camp in Mang Chow exploded, leveling a square mile of huts. An estimated 1,000 soldiers were killed, including the commanding general. The American and French milestones reportedly suffered damage but no American fatalities were noted.
Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the close of its eighteenth annual convention in Detroit. The vote was nearly unanimous with strong support from chiefs like George E. McNeill and John C. Colburn, while Isaac Cowan voted against. The meeting adjourned sine die with plans for next year’s gathering in Kansas City.
Mary McNair, listed as a daughter of a prominent Midleetown resident, left home last evening and has not been seen since. Police investigate potential foul play as neighbors report a troubled departure and missing person concerns in Tlurrishburg.
The coroner's jury ruled the head on collision of two Lehigh Valley trains was caused by a wet track and fallen leaves. Brakes could not stop the passenger trains in time, killing two crewmen.
A morning summary featuring General-Senator Teller on expansion plans and generals Bhafter and McKinley returning to Washington. Reports on Manila insurgents, Porto Rico letters, editorial comment, and weekly news. Local items include John Gibbons sentenced for contempt and a patriotic meeting with notable guests.
Scranton wire reports strong indications that Samuel Sloan will soon step down from the presidency of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Key figures include W O Vanderbilt and directors J Rogers Maxwell and George F Baker, with possible successors discussed and policy implications noted for coal interests under the new regime.
In San Francisco on December 20 John P. Dunning refused to name other women he allegedly consorted with besides Mrs Botkin. He remains in custody until a woman connected to the case is proven. Louise Souley testified about her acquaintance with the Botkins. Pennington cited three anonymous letters to his daughter. A New York writing expert, Daniel T. Ames, affirmed all anonymous items were written by the same person, saying Mrs Botkin authored them.
The Cincinnati Presbytery appointed a committee to urge Congressmen Shattuck Bramwell and Brown to propose and back a constitutional amendment defining marriage as monogamous and banning all polygamous or celestial marriages as crimes.
The Grand Army of the Republic endorses the president amid party loyalty claims. Observers note the endorsement signals support for the incumbent's policies as the nation faces military and domestic concerns.
Prook I. Ack oman baggage master on the Columbia and Reading railroad was run over by a train at Columbia this morning, receiving injuries that proved fatal within minutes.
A worker, Kost, was struck by a train on the New Jersey Central line near Raxton Pennsylvania while employed by a local contractor. The incident occurred in the morning with reports of injuries and ongoing investigation.
A blaze at 260 West Seventy third street, home of Charles H W Raymond, killed Mrs Victoria Underwood and Mrs Raymond and Harriet Fee. Charles H W Raymond survived. A servant and a man named Doerr were injured. Fire started in basement and spread rapidly. Fire department responded quickly but panic caused casualties.
Four bodies recovered from the burned stables of light lottery HH at Fort Adams. Named dead include William F. Butler, Frederick W. Kull, Henry I. Harris, and an unknown private. Injured soldiers numbered about six and are reported to be improving. The explosion near the stables is under investigation as a court of inquiry begins to determine the cause. Identifications hindered by severe disfigurement and furloughs complicate the process of naming the unidentified body.
A garbled OCR item states that a figure named Pirsddiont or Detreiaie arrived this morning about thirty miles southwest of Port du Pines. The piece contains unclear phrasing and nonsensical names, with no ground for the rumored event.
An unclear report notes a high level executive from Memphix Teri, a CEO, with references to a south location, a delay or hold, and a publicized event or action not fully readable. no definite names or dates are confirmed.
Forecast for Wednesday calls for light rain ending early then clearing skies. Winds will be variable with a light breeze and temperatures near seasonal norms.
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