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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1899
Page
1
Washington report outlines Senator Bacon leading treaty extension efforts while both Senate and House plan to adjourn for Mr. Dingley’s funeral. Contending factions expect a vote soon as related bills advance, with party lines shaping delays and possible amendments to the peace treaty and associated Nicaragua and canal measures.
The post office appropriation bill is to be reported and taken up in the house with interest on when the increase for the regular army can be advanced. Chairman Hull’s absence delays the military measure as he recovers, sitting up but weak. No definite forecast for upcoming work.
Dispatches report natives near Panay show caution toward US landing without Malolos approval, yet some officials favor a US protectorate. American transports Newport, Arizona and Pennsylvania with units of the Eighteenth Infantry Iowa Battalion Sixth Artillery and a signal corps detachment anchor near Guimaras Island awaiting orders. Local natives allow ashore support and escort during daylight hours.
A crowded Plymouth church service in Brooklyn drew vast crowds for Dr Newell Dwight Hillis formerly of Chicago. Retiring pastor Lyman Abbott opened at 10 30 with every pew filled and listeners standing along aisles. Hillis spoke on Jesus Christ as the supreme example of genius in intellect.
The Times reports Baron von Bulow denied German interference in the Philippines and notes Germany has no plans to clash with the United States. It adds Germany may consider the Carolines, while England has no objection to German acquisition there. Aguinaldo and insurgents might seek relations with Germany.
Rome January 11 diplomats gathered for a Windguet palace reception. Mrs Traper wife of the U S ambassador and General William F Draper were present as King Humbert granted a farewell audience to Captain G B Scriven military attaché of the U S embassy.
Dr Patrick J Moran resident physician at City Hospital died at his parents home in Edwardaville after a brief illness of pneumonia He was 25 years old and had recently been appointed to the hospital post only three days earlier at his death reported by The Benatitay Tribune Wilkes-Barre Jan h
A freight train derailed near Philadelphia at Gien Ride on Wednesday. Several cars overturned and caught fire. Joby Ruth, a brakeman, was crushed under timbers and burned.
Unclear draft notes indicate pension levies and increases. Mentions John O Connell and Ana O Connell with places including Soranton and Mito. Readable items suggest widow pensions and original beneficiaries but details are fragmented.
In Havana a crowd attacked a flag raised over the Hotel Calazet del Monte as Company B, Eighth Infantry dispersed them with fixed bayonets. A Cuban proprietor claimed the flag after seeing others from Spain and Germany. Corpral Green drowned in the Almendares river. another boy from South Carolina drowned there yesterday. Cuban officers criticized Menocal and others for perceived inaction.
Washington Jan 15 Final arrangements are completed for the public funeral of Nelson Dingley Jr with services in the hall of the House of Representatives. The casket will be transported to Lewiston Maine for in state viewing and private services before burial beside his father. Delegations from Congress and citizens of Lewiston Auburn will honor the former townman.
The American steamship St Lol Captain Kane dall arrived after a tempestuous voyage from Southampton begun January 7. A succession of head winds heavy seas squalls and very cold weather beset the voyage with spray freezing over deck rigging. Two sailors were seriously injured.
Washington reports no progress in the Eagan Miles inquiry as General Rogan may answer a letter demanding expurgation of testimony. General Bogan declines to comment. Separate dispatches note resignation talks and beef contract questions tied to the war department. Major General Shafter departs for San Francisco with comments on the beef controversy.
A new noon start from Jersey City on the Pennsylvania system will cut Havana travel time by three hours. The New York and Florida Special will speed connections, though departing three hours later, with first trains fully booked into late February. The Plant steamship Olivette, rebuilt in Philadelphia, will sail January 2 to Tampa Havana service.
In Van Wyck New York on January 1 the Herald reports that former governor candidate on the Democratic ticket has been appointed general counsel of Pierce and Croker's new New York Auto-truck company. George S. Graham former district attorney of Philadelphia is listed as associate counsel.
The British vessel Andelina capsized and sank near Tacoma harbor during a gale. One of the two surviving crew members, apprentice Percy B. Huck, provided the victim list as the search continued for bodies aboard the sunken ship.
Partly cloudy weather sets the tone as a broad morning paper carries local and national items. Readers see politics in brief from city primaries, congressional planning, and a Puerto Rico news note alongside local crime updates and community notices.
John J. Kellogg of Washington Iowa, Civil War captain, attempted death by own action in Fairmount Park. He was found near Grant Low and taken to a hospital in critical condition. A letter from Senator Gear and papers naming him a lecturer were found. he had come to Philadelphia to settle an estate.
From New York arrivals include the U U line ships from Liverpool and Southampton to New York and Havre listings show La Gascogne docking at New York. The snippet names routes to Queenstown and Cam p o i l a and notes bailing statuses for ships from Liverpool.
The first detachment of the Seventeenth United States Infantry left Columbus at 6 p m for New York en route to the Philippines. A 50 000 strong public demonstration greeted the troops as Major Rogers led Companies AB T M G and others with Lieutenant French Captain Clay Captain Roach Lieutenant Davis and Sergeant Sur econ Hesa. The unit, famed for its Santiago action, was honored by Columbus citizens who presented Hindgame gold gundens and welcomed Company G back to the post.
At Camp MacKensie in Augusta Georgia on January 1 Lieutenant John L Huff of Company H was surprised with a sword presented by Color Sergeant Charles Reed as a token of esteem from Company G. The event followed a band performance and remarks by Reed. Lieutenant Colonel F W Stillwell will preside over regimental court martial sittings replacing Majors Wood and Fellows.
Captain A. Wilson Norris of Harrisburg died suddenly at the Harrisburg Club after a furlough to attend Inaugural ceremonies. He served as assistant adjutant general to General J. P. S. Gobin in the Third Brigade, First Division, Second Army Corps, and was a nephew of the late Auditor General A. Wilson Norris and a leader in Republican circles.
Vienna correspondent reports Countess Rosement de Rouge-Aix daughter of a Boston millionaire learned after her wedding that her husband wed her only for her father's debt payment of 1.5 million dollars. She fled to protest being sold and plans to seek a divorce if possible.
Bethlehem Pa Jan 4 A child aged 11 Merrill Riviere son of Phare Wildare slipped through ice on the Lehigh Canal After rescue attempts lasting about four minutes he could not be revived and died despite friends efforts to resuscitate him
Harrisburg January 15. A quiet day at the state capital as factions clash over Senator Quay’s bid. Elkin predicts reelection while Van Valkenburg forecasts a Quay defeat on joint ballot, with Quay planning a Florida fishing trip starting Thursday.
Paris reports from the Soir that Count von Munster met with Baron von Bulow over the Dreyfus case. General Mercier says Dreyfus claimed he supplied documents to a foreign power but refused to reveal their number and value. Mercier maintains the dossier includes documents compromising France Germany and Italy. Safe conduct arranged for Major Comte Ferdinand Reterhary to testify before the court of cassation in the revision inquiry.
Santiago celebrates as Joaquin de Castillo says complete Autonomy will be granted. In Washington with General Wood, he advocates for the Santiago board of trade. A Kansas private steals a diamond ring, is shot, and the city debates racial tensions. An officer in the Third immune regiment faces serious charges in the Gruan tuna district involving over one thousand dollars.
Cordelia Botkin Smiles as Mes. John F P Dunning of Dover appears before Judge Jurrel Cook for sentence. The motion by her attorneys Frurtice Was deferred until Jan 2. Whitine and other attorneys plan to enter a plea for a new trial. Women appeared in court smiling.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with light southerly winds. Temperatures are expected to be moderate with no precipitation indicated for Monday in Washington and eastern Pennsylvania.
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