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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1898

Page

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Engagement Off Jean Rabel In Haitian Waters

The U S troopship Resolute formerly Yorktown and the Mayflower convoy are said to have arrived at Mole St Nicholas Haiti and left. A Saturday clash off Jean Rabel involved three Spanish and four American warships with the Americans retreating. Spanish ships reportedly entered Jean Rabel for water while names of the American ships could not be confirmed.

Cape Haytien Port de Paix Cadiz Hayti United States Resolute Yorktown Mayflower Ogden Goelet Mole St. Nicholas Jean Rabel Haiti

Spain Evidently Desires Peace Amid War Struggles

Washington reports growing belief among beat officials that Spain seeks peace and may attempt to open overtures through a disinterested power. Spain’s finances, San Manila and Havana conditions, and diplomacy in London Paris influence the move, though no decisive intermediary is found.

Washington Spain United States London Madrid Benor Cuyrete Paris Manila Santiago Havana

Railroad unions meet in Philadelphia to seek arbitration

A union gathering of five major Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland and District of Columbia rail unions convened at Walnut Street theater with nearly a thousand delegates. The session endorsed federation among Firemen Conductors Telegrapher and Trainmen and urged Congress to promote arbitration for future disputes. George W Childs attended and presented flowers as Pennsylvan ia Railroad President Charles Warwick spoke.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Wilons Brotherhood of Locomtive Engineers Brotherhood of Order of Walnut Street Mti Henry Howerter Byzan Delegites Jenelneers Organized Labor George W. Childs Delors Everett Arthur Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen BE. Clark Order of Railway Conductors Morrlesey Brotherhood of Railroad M. M. Dolphin Order of Railroad Telegrapher Pennsylvania Railroad Everett Frank Thommen Pennaylvanie Rai

Catz Reserves City Squadron Bound for Cuba

A dispatch from London dated June 1 reports the Catz reserves a city squadron now set to sail in one week bound for Cuba. The message comes via the Dually Telegraph.

London Tbradian Mayer Ciytadron Cuba

Provisions Discussed As Spanish Gunboat Arrives

A scrambled report references a Spanish gunboat and freighter arriving at an unspecified port. The garbled text mentions legal penalties and prohibitions, with unclear names and dates.

Commencement Week at Alarsiiut College Highlights

The event features Dr Jobo 8. Stuhr as president and showcases graduating class with notable figures and ceremonies. The program emphasizes the college’s largest turnout and significant milestones during the morning sessions.

Jobo Stuhr

Gar Franch Announces Three Mayors Voyage

Gar Franch announced a three mayor voyage to compare the best expedition. Alain, with five city names, will lead. Abe fen will give a hundred and two and will be moti for embarkation by peat end.

Gar Franch Alain

Appeal of the Miners Seeks Congress Aid for Sufferings

The United Mine Workers convention in Vingteton Pa. hears about the dire state of the anthracite industry. Locals from district No. 7 representing about ten thousand miners urged Congress to grant appropriations and support for relief and restoration of the coal region’s economic conditions.

Vingteton United Distriet No Wien

Captain Gridley Dies After Manila War Service

Washington reports the death of Captain Charles V. Gridley commander of the Olympia. Died near Kobe Japan after service at Manila Bay and as Dewey’s trusted flotilla leader. He left a widow and three children, with honors from the presidency for gallantry and skill.

Spain Dewes Ehlet Fi Vise Gridiey Gridley Hong Kong Navy Department Board of Medical Survey Department Manila Pauypmaster Galt Tome Checldental and Kobe Wie Olympia Caytain Gridley Deabulems Weald Tive bin Holey Twi Are Oridies Vincent Wi Evie Mia Agen Hlisa Gridley Hhle Tluo'ux Treasury Department Wees Potiiod Loganport End Gailledaile Mich Cela Mobile Huey Armyne &, MH Cot Mali Olsuipha

Case Bares Carranza Spy Ring Ties Canada War Clash

Washington reports a Carranza spy network run from Canada with lieutenant Cartanga and Senor du Bosc involved. British and Canadian officials press for expulsion, while U S authorities seek firm action to deter hostile operations and safeguard neutrality.

Washington Cartanga Montreal Senor du Bosc Legation Canada Canad Iil London Caneade Carcinga du Bosc State Department Hay Lord Salisbury Mewats Carringa du Hoke Unite States Diritaln Taonga Charponza Lise Sundas and Nake Sip Jullien Parmevfote Min Bng Privoned Tampa Jeller Agito St Ie Aoo Capodaes United States Drifticu]ly Bn Lois Poyvlet Domin Jon Benden Milanes Cervera Muedrbe Carrmnga Wilkin

Unclear text on military leadership and assignments

Fragmentary OCR notes reference General Lee Stat and various figures, with garbled locations and titles making a coherent report impossible. The text appears to attempt naming officers like Hobart and Hartiven and hints at assignments or promotions, but specifics are unreadable.

Lee Darthan Provident Hobart

Untitled fragment notes on religious bias and migration

A unclear fragment discusses themes of intolerance toward Jews and Armenians, mentioning belief that certain groups receive support from others and referencing impentine as a key term. The text lacks clear events, dates, or identified people.

War Revenue Bill Debate Yields Limited Amendments

Washington reports a calm session on the war revenue bill with no dramatic events. The House considered several changes but only minor amendments passed, notably Tillman’s proposal to add a ten cent per pound duty on all imports.

Washington FM O'Olek Tillman Dom

Sunday Services and Troop Movements at Mount Gretna

Sunday religious services were held at Mount Gretna, with the 2nd Battalion of the Bithternth regiment under Captain Samuel Jeffries breaking camp in the afternoon. The company departed for Alijanes to guard the works of Mormon & Soria, after orders received last night. The bakery near Mount Girton will transfer to government control, producing 120 loaves daily for the regiment.

Mount Gratma Mount Girton

Fire in Philadelphia Destroys Fames Dealer’s Shop

A fire at TM Cheatque street in Philadelphia destroyed the shop of George F Mvats a known dealer in fames. Origin traced to a laboratory fire among san chemicals caused the damage with spontaneous combustion cited. Several individuals were mentioned in the chaos and all losses were insured.

Philadelphte Haildimne Anv George F Mvats Fotall Lmgeivt TM Cheatque Street Wee Dain Wigont Finn Wille

Spain's Cabinet Council Debates South Pacific War Endings

Report from the cabinet council noting a prolonged session on war protection measures and the fate of American reinforcement at Manila. The foreign minister Duke Almedovar de Rio is named amid complaints of U S interference and questions of international law.

Drowned While Bathing Near Northeastern Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre reports the drowning of June Thathesele, a prominent hotel proprietor in Birendwae thetel Nope, in his forty-seventh year. He was well known in Northeastern Pennsylvania and disappeared while swimming in the Suguchwanea River by the South Tribe Overring.

Wilkes-Barre Jenneylvania Hheiry Suguchwanea

Unclear historical note on regional meeting and meal event

Fragmentary text describes regionally themed names and a meeting with Governor Mawthoge. It mentions a gathering with vital midweek meals and coffee for all attendees, but many terms are garbled.

Hivrelabuye Alehteonth Mengayhyunia Voller Ufamus Mawthoge

Fragmentary OCR note on Philadelphia visitor arrival

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Philadelphia resident named Martin Dewi arriving yesterday and a New York cavalry event. The readable text is unclear and provides limited context about the visit or activities.

Spanish Gunboat Aildilala and Carmenine Expulsion Rumors

The fragmentary report cites Captain Charles V. Ridley of the Olympia and mentions Carranza the ex-member of the Spanish legation in Washington facing probable expulsion. It notes a gunboat Aildilala and a military unit in the Philippines amid broader wartime dispatches.

Carranza Washington Suniel

Heroes at Merrimac Sinking Aims to Clear Harbor Channel

Details recount the daring Merrimac mission led by Lieutenant Richard Hobson and crew to sink the fuelate Aterhinae and block the Santiago harbor channel. The article lists rescuers and ships including Montague Cheriotte Murphy Delvan and Kelly, with Hobson forecasting torpedo and engine actions to deny Spanish warships.

Banting de Cutw Mocev Port Antonia P Hoban Santiage A de Cuba Santiago de Curs United States Aterehinae Barber Maria Tercasa Cristobal Colon Viscaya Almirante Oquendo Furor Piuten Spain Richard P. Hobson Araistant Navel Constructor Daniel Montague George Cheriotte J. C. Murphy Geer Delvnan Jobe PB. Phillus John Kelly

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