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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1898

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Spain Warns to Prepare for War Amid Cuba Tensions

Madrid debates Spain United States relations as a semi official press warns of Cuba independence and urges immediate naval readiness. The note cites plans to fit out current ships for Cuba waters while political talk centers on McKinley’s pacific rhetoric and Yankee strategy.

Madrid Spain United States Stewart Woodford Washington Sewer Polo Bernabe Duke of Vertigua Columbus Cuba Imparcial McKinley Concord Pelayo Colon Carlos V Maria Teresa Almirante Oquendo Viscaya Cuban Paix

Court of Inquiry at Work in Havana

The Havana court of inquiry reports progress on the Mualne disaster investigation. Chaplain Chadwick testified on personal experiences and witnesses include the captain of a British bark and the superintendent of the West Indian Oil works. Divers are examined daily and plans move toward Mangrove voyage to Key West for further questioning. The wrecking tug Right Arm remains beside the wreck to salvage parts, while healing progress shows most wounded improving except Frederick C. Holzer who may die. Officials decline to reveal testimonies or conclusions, urging strict reticence amid tense public feeling. American and Spanish officials express mutual courtesy and desire to avoid inflaming passions. Concluding note incomplete.

Havana Lone Jes Jenking Merritt United States Maine Prien Tropics Childwick White House Court of Inquiry Cinclonat Barbadoes Para Island Grande Sampson Chaplain Chadwick Mualne Repl Rolf Chadwick Frederick C. Holzer New York Havane Conwu Lee Navy Department Lemly Merritt and Chapman Wrecking Company Sharpe Wards Line Department Unnamuchan Kimbell

Quiet in Havana Aboard Montgomry and Forward Sail for Key West

A Tampa report says the U S cruiser Montgomery loaded coal at Port Tampa and plans to sail to Key West if ordered. The revenue cutter Forward also heads to Key West after provisioning at Tampa. The Olivette from Havana carries mail for the navy and navigation departments and passengers report Havana remains quiet.

Jacksonville Fla Tampa Montgomery Port Tampa Key West Forward Olivette Havana Lee Navy and Navigation Departments

Rumors of Maine wreck discoveries persist at Washington

Secretary Long says navy knows nothing more about the Maine disaster cause than five minutes after Captain Sigsbee’s first dispatch. Reports claim Captain Crowninshield has traveled to Cuba, which Long denies, as investigations proceed with wrecking operations headed from New York to Havana.

Washington Maine Secretary Long Navy Department Sigsbee Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation Tampa Plu Montgomery Cuba Matanzas Long

Minneapolis Launches After Dry Dock Return

The United States cruiser Minneapolis was successfully boated out of dry dock at League Island navy yard at high tide. Nearly a thousand spectators watched as the ship left dry dock, where it had rested since December for bottom repairs and ice avoidance. The Saratoga will enter dry dock for repairs. Despite reports, no unusual activity at the yard beyond ongoing improvements.

Philadelphia United States Minneapolis League Island Navy Yard Saratoga Navy Yard

Negro postmaster shot and burned in South Carolina mob violence

Lake City factionry mob attacked Frager G.B. Baker colored postmaster in his home, killing him and his infant, wounding his wife, and burning the post office. A 100 dollar reward is offered for arrests in the burning. 500 dollars for those who murdered the postmaster. Masked white men conducted the attack amid racial tension surrounding Baker’s brief Lake City tenure.

South Carolina Lake City Washington D. C Frager GB Baker Tillman Wikers Dpaker Florence Maker's House Scranton

Student Volunteer Movement Convening in Cleveland

The second day opened with a foremoon session at Gray's Armory. Professor J. Ross Stevenson led devotional exercises and Rev. Dr. Daniels offered prayer. Mr. John R. Mott read the executive committee report as Douglass M. Thornton noted 1,460 volunteers in Great Britain and Ireland and praised American organizers.

Cleveland Gray’s Armory J. Ross Stevenson McCormack Theological Seminary Chicago Daniels American Board of Foreign Missions John KR. Mott Douglass M. Thornton

Warships Under Construction at Columbian Ironworks

Baltimore February reports rapid progress on government vessels at Columbian Ironworks. A force of 100 to 600 men is kept busy with finishing the submarine torpedo boat Plunger now undergoing steam trials by John P. Holland company. The torpedo boat MekKee is due to be launched in about two weeks. Work advances on a new triple expansion engine for the torpedo boat Rodgers to replace a damaged crank shaft.

Baltimore Columbian Ironworks John P. Holland Company MekKee Rodgers

Weather and World Affairs Mixed in Morning News

Weather Indications Today show fair skies with west to northwest winds. The issue also reports on Spain's relations with Uncle Sam, the Maine Inquiry hoard, and the French Premier's peace stance. Local notes include a postmaster shooting and burning incident and a burglary skirmish.

Spain Uncle Sim Maine Saya Jake City

Dixon Called to Warren Avenue Baptist Pulpit in Boston

Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon of Scranton Pa was unanimously invited to become pastor of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church Boston. The church, among the oldest and most influential in Boston, hopes he begins duties on the first Sunday in April after resignations and letters from clergy praising him.

Wareren Avenue Scranton Tribune Boston Warren Avenue Baptist Church Joseph K. Dixon Scranton Robert MacDonald Dixon Dr. Dixon Warren Avenue Boeton

Congress Briefs Tracka Senate Session Pushes Corbett Seat

In Washington February 24 the senate debated seating Henry W Corbett from Oregon amid a Spooner constitutional argument. A Alaska homestead and railway bill stalled on a technicality. A house panel and sundry civil appropriations dominated business with epidemic defense and unused Springfield arsenal machinery funding discussed. Ex naval cadet appointments to engineer corps approved to fill a Maine officer's vacancy.

Washington Senate Spooner Wis Henry W. Corbetton Oregon Spounce Corbett Alaska Allen Cannon Springfield Arsenal Gillette Engineer Corps of Navy Merritt Maine

Appeal seeks aid as mill strike widens hunger in New England

New Bedford Massachusetts February 24. An important appeal from the council of cotton mill workers declares the strike imperiled and asks men and women of New England to provide financial relief to sustain the 40 starving families affecting about 2 000 people. The appeal notes that a return to work hinges on their response to the call for support.

New Bedford Mass Council of Cotton Mill Enid Wihker New England

Appointed Bank Receiver for South Baltimore Bank

Judge Sharp today appointed Simon P. Schott receiver for the Bank of South Baltimore. Assets are estimated at 120000 with liabilities at 170000. There is a cash shortage of 470 and an apparent defeat of 30.76. The larger portion of deposits, about 100000, are held by poor persons.

Baltimore

Pennsylvania Pensions Report Affected by 18th Century Names

Vague list of pension recipients and counties in Pennsylvania with scattered numbers and spellings. Mentions John Meyhenmeyer Lanwford and Henry Whitney Gibson and Bradford county figures with small increases noted, plus Elijah Eeterbrook and Granville Summit as local spots.

Washington John Meyhenmeyer Lanwford Bon John N. Robert Cresarna Behuylkill Patrick McGwe Shotlundoub Henry Whitney Gibson Bunequehanna David M. Snyder Rhamokin Incrgase Thomas Bush Granville Summit Bradford Elijah W. Eeterbrook Buaquehunmi

Zola Affair Dominates French Parliament Debate

In Paris the chamber discusses the Zola case amid calls to curb religious strife. Premier Meline defends the verdict and military officials while pledging measures to preserve peace and civil authority over the army. Zola appeals as witnesses face scrutiny.

Paris Zola Chamber of Deputies M. Hubbard Pellloux Boldeffre Gillot M. Viviani Dreyfus M. Conjon M. Melite France M. Cavalignac Tria Ole M. Leblois M. Zola Arrondissement of Parla

Steamship Movements at Queenstown February 21

At Queenstown on February 21 steamship movements include Youtonte sailing to New York and Huitunnice arriving for Liverpool. Genie sails Kiser Wilhelm 1h New York and Normuannta arrives from Naples, Oldum departs for Rottenlam to New York, and Bavel sails to Bremen and Southampton via Cherbourg with New York bound passengers.

Queenstown Youtonte New York Huitunnice Liverpool

Cartier to Write a Book in Chicago on Free Silver

Mayor Carter Harrison announces he will write a book on the free silver question to prove his devotion to the white metal.

Cartier Chicago Carter Harrison

Appointment Reported for Portminter Post

Washington February 2 R W Allison named Portminter at Sturgvon Pennsylvania in a clerical appointment record from Venusylvanian Mostmaster.

Washington R. W. Allison Sturgvon

Weather Forecast for New York and Regions

In the middle states and New England today expect full weather and slowly falling temperatures. Light snow is possible in New England with fresh southerly and westerly winds.

the Herald New York Middle States New England

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