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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1898

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De Lome resigns. cabinet accepts lette r of dismissal

Madrid and Washington report Senor Dupuy de Lome has resigned as Spain's minister to the United States. The cabinet accepted the resignation, and the first secretary will handle legation affairs. Spain aims to secure Washington's approval before naming a successor.

United States Woodford Spain de Lome Washington Senor de Lome Madrid Senor Dupuy de Lome Mirieter Senor Canalejas Cabinet Council Senor Sagastn Associated Press Civb Ce Lome State Department Woolford Dupuy de Lome Senor Murhaga Senor de Lume Havana la Tacha Senor Dupuy de Lone Benor de Lome New York Horatio Rubens Aid Sagasta la Correspondencia de Spank Senor Muruaca Ki Heraldo de Madrid Americana Congress el Correo Havans Buccaneer Naval Department Cuba Dubourdie

Barrios Assassinated in Guatemala City Night

Official confirmation from Guatemala City via United States minister reports President Barrios was shot and killed at 8 o'clock while walking with two military aides near the palace. The assassin died while fleeing. Manuel Estrada Cabrera has been proclaimed constitutional successor and the country reports quiet.

Washington Barrios State Department Cabie United States Hunter Guatemala City Manuel Estrada Cibera San Francisco Narrog Dourrios Revolutionary Party Acapulco Central American Guatemala

Family in Ohio asphyxiation tragedy at home

Cleveland report says Morris Abitieky, wife, seven children found unconscious at 279 Forest Street after coal gas from a broken burner filled the Mining room. Mrs Abitieky and daughter Bertha in critical condition. others expected to recover.

Cleveland, O Morris Abiiteky Forest Street

Senator Hanby Dead In Dover Area

Senator Robert J. Hanby longtime Addicks Republican leader in Delaware died suddenly at his home in Holly Oak near Wilmington on February 10. He had been a prominent figure in state politics and party organization.

Wilmington Del Robert J. Hanby Addicks Delaware Hotly Oak Dela

Japan to keep Wei Hai Wei as permanent foothold in Asia

Reports from Pekin and Washington discuss Japan’s plan to retain Wei Hai Wei after peace terms. Indemnity payments totaling hundreds of millions taels are described, with five remaining annual installments. The move aims to secure a lasting Japanese presence on the Asian mainland.

Japan Asiatic Port Arthur Paris Foreign Office Peking China Weil Hai Wei Washington Wei Hai Wei Wei Hail Wei Legation Asia Russia Rusia Germany France Jian Tung

League of Wheelmen Elects Potter President at St Louis Meeting

The National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen elected Jayne Potter of New York as president with 219 votes to 107 for George D. Gideon. Officers include first vice president Thomas J. Keenan of Pennsylvania and second vice president E. N. Hines of Michigan. Reports show 1817 membership and healthy finances, with rail and transport issues discussed.

W. K K. Tucker Pennsylvania Thomas J. Keenan Pitte~burg Sterling Elliott Keenan Philadelphia Providence National Assembly Mott Racing Board J. E B. Corser Allentown League Massachusetts Rhode Treasury Bulletin Albert Mott Committee On Transportation Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia Indiana Illinois Florida Chicago St. Louie New England Cammgittee

Luetgert Blasts Jury After Not Guilty Verdict

Adolph Luetgert in Chicago denounces the jury as cowards and a cowardly verdict after a not guilty finding. Attorney Harmon seeks 30 days to file a motion for a new trial, alleging juror bias and possible perjury.

Harmon Luetgert Gary Ume

Pittsburg Fire Kills Eleven and Destroys Property

Pittsburg reports eleven dead, twenty seven missing, eighteen injured from last night’s wall collapse and blaze. Insurance estimates reach 1.5 million with up to 1 million in coverage as fire crews search debris and aid prompts from Mayor Ford. Names of dead and missing include police lieutenant A J Berry and others. losses span W A Hoveler & Co and Chautauqua Ice Company properties with substantial uninsured damage.

Pittsburg A. J. Berry Joan Mhanna William Scott JR Stanley Stirz John Dwyer George Loveless Albert A. Wolf Thomas Claffey William L. Wallet Arenstin John Beatt Chautauqua Ice Company Walla Ford W. A. Hoveler & Co Chautauqua Tee Company Union Storage Company

Poisoning Srooms Hit Washington Boarding House

Poisoning struck a large boarding house at 216 East Capitol Street. Twenty six boarders and servants became ill after dinner with several still severely affected. Representatives Bodine and Lloyd of Missouri were among the ill but upright today. Mrs Lloyd and her two children remain in bed. Doctors cannot yet determine the cause.

Washington East Capitol Street Bodine Lloyd Missouri

Hanlon Denounces Rowdy Play in Baltimore

Baltimore manager Ed ward Hanlon voices firm opposition to foul language and prolonged kick plans on the field. He supports league rules prohibiting fines but seeks a clear line between aggressive play and rowdyism, insisting his players not be made dummies.

Baltimore Edward Hanlon Baltimore Baseball Club

Fall from Bridge Ends Harrisburg Man’s Life

John G. Gunder, aged about years, fell from the railroad bridge into the creek below in the evening and was killed instantly. He leaves a widow and several children.

Natal Harrisburg John G. Gunder Bear Mallfix Thin County

Morning News Briefs Span War Warns and Trials

The morning edition reports a warm, fair spell with variable winds and notes the resignation of a Spanish minister. It covers an Asian foothold update, Klondike relief hurdles, a Pittsburgh fire with eleven dead and twenty-seven missing, and a quiet day at the Martin trial. Also mentions mayoral approval of a Wyoming Avenue extension and local notices about sickness, arson, and YMCA horses.

de Lome Asia Main Klondike Pittsburg

Fruit Affair Settled With Germany Over Exclusion

Secretary of state reports to the senate on the Berlin talks about American fruit bans. He says U S actions protected exporting interests and admissions to Germany are secured except where the San Jose scale is found on fruit or in packing.

Washington Secretary of State Senate Sherman Department Berlin Germany San Jose

Zolas trial advances with calm court room and witness remarks

Paris reports a tranquil session as Major Paty du Clam refused to answer on secrecy. General Pellieux testified on Esterhazy and Picquart actions, declaring some accusations unfounded while praising acquittal and urging government calm amid European interest.

Paris Zola Paty du Clam General Pellieuz Dreyfus Esterhazy Mathieu Dreyfus M. Scheurer- Keetner Pellleux Plequart Bordereau Pellieux Picquart M. Dupuy M. Laborie M. Thevenett M. Zola M. Thevendt Esterhagy Europe

Buckley Attacked by Poisoning From Canned Corn

The Rev Dr J M Buckley editor of the New York Christian Advocate arrived in Pittsburg from New York and fell ill after eating canned corn on a train. After several hours of intense suffering he recovered and the illness was attributed to the canned corn.

Pittsburg J M. Buckley New York Christian Advocate New York

Ohio bribery charges prompt subpoenas for named officials

Columbus Feb 10 Chairman Burke of the senatorial investigating committees issued subpoenas calling Senator Hanna Major Dick Major Rathbone Harry M. Dougherty and H. D. Hollenbeck before the committee The individuals named Hanna Major Dick and Major Rathbone were mailed the subpoenas They are not in the state and attendance cannot be compelled but the move offers a chance to appear before the committee before the report is prepared.

Columbus Burke Senatorial Investigating Committees Hanna Major Dick Major G. Rathbone Harry M. Dougherty D. Hollenbeck Major Rathbone

Sound Steamboat Nutmeg State Aground at Bridgeport Light

The Sound steamboat Nutmeg State of the Bridgeport Steamboat Co ran aground in mud off the float beacon light near 2 a m. It backed off about 4:30 and returned to the city unharmed, to make its regular trip to New York tonight.

Bridgeport Conn The Sound Bridgeport Steamboat Company New York

Weather forecast for the middle states and New England

In the middle states and New England today fair to partly cloudy and slightly warmer. Fresh variable winds mainly southeasterly and southerly. Possible rain squalls on western and northern districts and along coasts at night.

New York Middle States New England

Canada Hesitates on Escort for Relief Expedition

Washington notes Canadian authorities may bar U S troops from accompanying relief to gold country. A dispute centers on escort terms and free entry for supplies. Officials recall prior understandings with Mr Sifton and Sir Julian Paunceforte and urge clear agreement before the expedition proceeds.

Washington United States Meiklejohn War Department Sifton Canada

Burning of Seminole Indians case heats in Oklahoma

Preliminary hearing for P. Smith W. H. Davis and Ed Nix on conspiracy to burn Seminole Indians opens before Commissioner Galbraith. Nix is related to ex marshal Nix and Davis runs Earlboro Plain People. Eleven held for trial including two preachers. Witness Harry Brown says Indians were guarded and fires built. Glover identifies Smith claiming plans to burn Indians at Maud. About twenty culprits surrender at Tecumseh.

Shawnes O. T P. Smith W. H Davis Ed. Nix Indiana McGelly Simpson Galbraith Nix United States Davia Earlboro Plain Harry Brown Lavarda House J. M. Glover Karlboro Smith Maud Bission Tecumseh

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Canalejas Senor Pablo Soler Senor Dubose Senator Hanby Wei Hai League OF Wheelmen MR. Potter Adolph L. Luetkert Tolay Ole Rausie Mulky Gilroy Supreme Court George Newman Philadelphia Gas Company William Doran William Finch Eward Donnelly Chris 8Cheriver James P. Morrison James Moxan Evangelical Lutheran Church Grandtown D. BF. Weckerly George Gerry Samuel McLaughlin Jacob Booth Jack Farrell George McDonald Penn Avenue May McFaden Mulberry Alley Hanlon Martin Foreign Service Marine Gardens Bahamas Olehofski Wyoming Avenue Y. M Lackawanna County News Pellieuz J. M. Buckley Ohio Hannan the Herald Mitting Meikton John Mr. Sifton Julian
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