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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1898

Page

3

Horrible Scenes of Destitution in Matanzas Cuba

Report from Santiagos de Cuba via Aneated Press describes 14000 starving people in Matanzas city and province. Relief three times daily aids about 600 at a time as death toll rises. U S naval board calls for immediate aid to hungry laborers, families, and city residents.

New York Santiags de Cuba United States Montgomery Matangas Thea Huta Chigver Suinces Mitangas France Matanzas

Quay Denies Maine interview and war scare claims

Pittsburg report relays a purported interview with United States Senator M. S. Quay at his Beaver home. Quay repudiates the piece saying he authorized no Maine explosion remarks and calls its publication ridiculous in Washington.

Pittsburg Peb United States Beaver M Quay Beaver Maine Viacaya Washington Guay Followa

War Fever as US Watches Visenya in New York Harbor

A British style summary notes U S concerns over the Visenya cruiser in New York Harbor. Officials fear a bomb attack could spark war and stress preparations to prevent any incident. Public sentiment grows heated with calls to keep the war fever in check.

Cuban Situa tion Sparks Senate Debate Over War Risk

In Washington on February 28 the Senate debated Cuba policy as Mr. Allen of Nebraska offered an amendment to recognize insurgent belligerents. Lawmakers urged patience and cautioned against rash moves toward war while the armed services and diplomacy bills advanced.

Washington Senate Allen Nebraska Morgan Alabamma Spain United States Foraker Hoar Mass

Viscaya Still Here Contrasts Rumors About Coaling

New York February 24. Reports that the Vinenya’s officers ordered urgent coal loading and kept men at work were denied. No extra dispatches have been used and only the usual effort is planned to load the 900 tons by tomorrow. Captain Eulate had not received sailing orders by 2 p m and remains in American waters before Havana as instructed.

United States Matanzas Matanzis Montgomery America Washington New York Havana Cibaf Maine Cuba Spain Visenya Shere New York Harbor Ouphel Countey Vinenya Wis Eulate Las Palmas American

Battleship Texas Sails From Galveston for Northward Return

Galveston Tex Feb 23 The battleship Texas and gunboat Nashville departed for different duties with Texas rejoining Admiral Sicard's fleet and Nashville headed to Key West for orders. Rumors of Nashville replacement orders for Havana are not confirmed. The ten inch gun for Galveston fortifications will arrive tonight.

Galveston Tex Texas Nashville Sicard Key West Havana Maine Maynard

Troops Active at Fort Thomas and Ohio Guardsmen

Fort Thomas Kentucky has seen days of heightened activity with troops under special discipline and extra drilling. Colonel Cochrane the commandant and others refuse interviews as 130 rounds of ammunition per man were issued. Battery Jr. of the Ohio National Guard under Captain Herman advertised for recruits.

Inclanati Fort Thomas Kentucky Cochrane Battery Jr Ohio National Guard Herman

Merritt Begins Annual Inspection of Atlantic Coast Defenses

Major General Merritt, commanding the Department of the East, departed New York for a regular annual inspection of Atlantic coast defenses south of New York. The trip aims to inspect fortifications and readiness along the coast.

New York Merritt Department of the East Atlantic

Bound for Key West United States Cruiser Detroit Leaves Mobile

Bound for Key West the United States cruiser Detroit departed Mobile Alabama today. The vessel sets course for the Florida Keys on a routine naval movement during February.

Mobile Ala Detroit Key Weat

Deliberations of Board of Pardons Postpone Campbell Case

The Pennsylvania board of pardons held a short session with Attorney General McCormick absent in Philadelphia. Thomas Campbell of Corbondale, a life sentence for murder, was not heard. the case was postponed to March 1. Several pardons were recommended or denied. others held for advisement or continued to March term.

McCorick Pien Carbondale Mowrd Harrieburg Board of Pardons McCormick Philadelphia Supreme Court Thomas Campbell Corbondale Joseph R. Wilson Lyon Wilson Michael McNulty Campbell James Sullivan Blair Krceny Tony Laweer John Widdick Huntincedon William Hinden Lancaster Henry Marcus Allegheny Peter Quigley Cambria Henry Kraft Somerset Antonio Centola Alléhens John A. Haust Rufus Connor Frank Seyder William Hutcell Frank Eicher Mary Kohout Pittsburg Western Penitentiary Edwin D. Heidler

William K. Verbeke Passes. Noted Harrisburg Leader Dies

William K. Verbeke a longtime Harrisburg figure and former vice mayor died today at an advanced age. He was widely known in the community for public service and leadership.

William K. Verbeke McE Harrisburg Venra

Masons Elect Officers at Pennsylvania Grand Council

Wilkes-Barre February 23 The annual grand council of the Royal and Select Master of Pennsylvania Masons elected and installed officers led by Samuel B Yohe grand master and P M Flickinger deputy grand master. Other officers include James B Youngston Frank W Martinis Andrew J Kauffman J L Lyte and 7 L Lyte The next session will be held in Philadelphia.

Wilkes-Barre the Royal and Pennsylvania Samuel 8. Yohe P. M P.M. Flickinger Erie James B. Youngston Pittsburg R. P Huetratus Frank W. Martenis Easton Andrew J. Kauffman Columbia L. Lyte Lancaster Philadelphia

Wholesale poisoning probe leads to exhumation in Cromwell

Huntingdon Pa Feb 2 under direction of District Attorney Dunn Coroner Schum launched an investigation into alleged wholesale poisoning of the Demeo family a naturalized Hungarian household in Cromwell township Mrs Demeo and the youngest child died from convulsions blamed on an irritant poison the remaining children are critically ill Wilber a co partner in the farm faced with a dispute over an interest in the property is under surveillance The coroner will have the bodies of Mrs Demeo and the child exhumed Monday for stomach analyses

Huntingdon Dunn Schum Joseph Demeo Cromwell Township Demeo J. C. Stever Demepo Demon John Wilber Wilbers Demeco Demec S Smilar Wilber Stever Aya Barn Rate

Hart Sentenced to Two Years in Eastern Penitentiary

Captain John d. Hart, convicted in a Nilbustering case against Spain, is sent to Eastern Penitentiary to serve a two year term after the U S Court of Appeals upheld the district court ruling. Hart, president of the Hart Steamship Co and part owner of the Steamer Laurada, was fined $100.

Philadelphia John d. Hart United States Spain Eastern Butler Hart United States Court of Appeals District Court Hart Steamship Company Laurada

Sealed in Fire at Girard Mine Slopes

Shamokin Pa February 22 Fire found near the bottom of Girard mine slope trapping night foreman John Grifith inside. All exits blocked by rock fall hindering rescue while flames rage intensely. Fire may have started by unknown cause and flooding the mine may be required to extinguish it.

Shamokin Girard John Grifith Pireboss Griffith Perain

Imperative orders issued for cruiser Minneapolis

Philadelphia February 2. Imperative offers were issued to painters on the cruiser Minneapolis in dry dock at League Island to finish her so she can be floated at high tide tomorrow. The force was enlarged, workers to resume at daylight. Navy yard crowded with applicants but medical examinations were too rigid and few accepted.

Philadelphia Minneapolis League Island Navy Yard

Judge Buffington weighs Von der Ahe habeas corpus relief

In Pittsburgh on February 2 the second habeas corpus application for Chris Von der Ahe was heard before Judge Buffington in the US circuit court. No decision was announced yet but court remarks indicate a ruling likely against Von der Ahe.

Pitteburg Chris von der Ahe

Evangelical Conference Reports Strong Contributions Rise

Bethlehem reports from the sixtieth session of the hast Pennsylvania conference of the Evangelical association show ninety field reports indicating a 12 percent gain in contributions over the prior year.

Bethlehem Pennsylvania The Evangelion Association

Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointed in Fourth Class

Washington Feb 2 fourth class postmasters appointed for Pennsylvania include George W. Cortes and William L. Brant at Kipp Garrett. W. B. Leech at Highhouse. James McGloine Letsonring.

Washington Pennsylvania Cortes George W. Kipp Garrett William L. Brant Highhouse W. B. Leech Letsonring James McGloine

Classifieds: Help Wanted and Real Estate Ads

Short help wanted and sale notices appear with rates per word. The item shows categories like HELP WANTED and REAL ESTATE with price cues and minimal readable text.

Situations Wanted Ads Free in This Column

Classified note states situations wanted ads are free of charge and published in advance in these columns. It advises that New York Times style readers may request placement and warns against charges on these free listings.

Dickson Manufacturing Company Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockholders for election of directors and to consider changes in by laws regarding meetings and committees will be held at the office in Soehkee, Peranton, at 10 o clock a.m. L. F. Bowler, Secretary.

Dickson Manufacturing Company Soehkee Peranton Mare M. L. F. Bowler Lackawanna Iron and Steel Scrantona Pounayiyaits Popruary Wih Les Les, and Reopened On March A. P. Higai Naon Scrantoy Iith

Briggs Cleans Privy Vault and Cuplola with Improv Pumps

A B Briggs cleans a privy vault and cuppola removing odor using improv pumps. Proprietor leaves orders at 110 North Main Avenue or Elickos drug store corner Adams and Mulberry. Telephone Gi.

A.B. Briggs A. Briggs North Main Avenue Adams and Mulberry

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