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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1898

Page

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Troops Fear the Torpedo Boats In Cuba Strait Analysis

Washington reports fear that unarmed troop transports could be easy targets for torpedo boats near the Florida straits. Navy and Army officials debate the threat as Sampson prepares to provide safe conduct for the army and to support operations from Santiago de Cuba to Banting if needed.

Navy Department Helena Bancroft War Department Florida Havana Sampson Fcrcw Santiago de Cuba Florida Straits Einer Carreal Marine Battalion Panther Santiago United States Banting Notiien

Future of the Philippines Permanent US possession urged by London capitalists

London investors urge the US to retain permanent control of the Philippines, arguing a stable American rule would boost wealth and deter Spanish misrule. They describe bribe-prone Spanish officials, predict easier governance under the United States, and warn against church resistance and insurrectionist manipulation.

United States Moorytight London Philippine Islands Philippines Hay Ube Releas Ente Pines Wood Reyes Cupltial Edimala Speailiy Mienen Phllerine Tiliste Pudic Ie Lehiads Boanteh Dusinews Phil-ipnine Spain Cub Jslands

Washington Cable Censorship Order Suppresses Vessel News

General A. W. Greely issues a broad order barring any news on American vessel movements or private dispatches from being sent to foreign countries. The directive applies to all cablegrams and private messages with no exceptions noted for published or unpublished material.

Washington Dune

Philippine pirates seize British steamer Panic near Hong Kong

Report from Hong Kong says Philippine filibusterers seized the British steamer Panic owned by Teang Sam Yur. The ship was believed to carry arms for Japan and was said to be unloaded under neutrality rules.

Hong Kong Iderahe Teang Sam Yur Eley Ue Iaparenia Philippine Islands

General Gobin Appointed to High Rank

Washington reports the president sent to the senate the nominations of J. Ware Tenheifer of Ohio to be major general and Goth of Venheylyani to be brigadier general in a ceremonial military appointment.

Washington Jie J. Waretenheifer Oboe Ley Tie Ho Goth Venheylyani

General Gorin Appointed Brigadier in Major Reorganization

Reported shifts place General Gorin as brigadier and outline plans for Hong Kong defense. References to Philippine insurrection intent and Charleston seizure orders by Admiral Sampson amid Cuban disbandment chatter. Secret service actions target Philadelphia brokers selling coal to Spaniards. London advices mention bond approvals and American stake in financing.

Shokret Service Friladelphia Bpanioh WAT Rlee Houpe BPAIN Prack London

Tribute to Hobson Courage Echoes in Glowing Terms

Commodore Sehley Sveaks on the Pree boat Pauntless off Santiago de Cuba describes Lieutenant Hobson and the Merrimac crew as heroic captives. He praises their endurance and laments the lack of means to break out, hoping Hobson gains recognition and promotion for his actions.

Sehley Mercon Opyrleht Santiago de Cuba Kingston Momtay Hollen Oortier Merrie Penghiyn Santiago Cuba Mate Castle Hobson Brock Palablava Aenin

Secret Service Probes Coal Dealing To Spain

United States Attorney James M. Heck and Chief McManus of the Secret Service lead an inquiry believed to aim at jailing prominent local coal dealers. Officials report discoveries in a continuing search tied to coal shipments by brokers to Spanish agents during the war. Assistant District Attorney Kane declines comment while confirming a rigid investigation.

Philadelphia United States James M. Heck McManus Secret Service Bureau Ely Ted MceManus Lost Monde Tate Tedhiv Dietrict Kane

War Revenue Bill Conference Report Adopted in House

Congress approves the conference report on the war revenue bill. The treasury may issue bonds up to 4000000000 dollars redeemable after ten years, with interest quarterly in coin. The vote featured clashes over the revenue measure and Cuban policy, while Hawaiian annexation debates shift to tomorrow’s agenda.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury United States Sears Howe Nein Fonarioto Peaties Pheree Terie Rollet Cirpevetur Rep Ohlgy Mr Swanson Vala

Merit of the season relay shocks Western turf crowd

In a stunning relay run the runner set a world mile and a half record amid massive crowd reaction. The event marked a highlight of the season with cheers and dramatic stretch surge as the champion crossed the line ahead of rivals.

Pan

Troops Stationed at Mt Greton Amidst Uncertain Orders

Mount Greton troops remain stationed as recon units, with cavalry and infantry awaiting further orders. The unit's supply is limited. only a fraction of the troopers have horses, and repeated delays hinder retirement or redeployment.

Ait Civetrio Jane Jens

United States eyeing Guhan Island as coal station base

The Evening Post reports that the cruiser Charleston may be sent to the Ladrones near Guhan to establish a U S coal station. Fortifications at Guhan are strong and port facilities praised, with plans to hold and use the island for future U S purposes near Manila and beyond.

Ghuhan Islands Charleston Sant San Francisco Evening Post Charlesten Philippine Telands Jsland Gulan Ladrones Croup Manila Honolulu Guhin Pacific United States Gahan Hono Ladrones Peking Garrise Gohan

Cabinet discus sion on Philip pie tower crisis continues

The Madeld cabinet holds a debate on the Philippine crisis as to whether any move should be made. War minister Corre denies Captain-General Augustin's position is desperate while Sagasta notes Manila can resist until reinforcement arrives. Delared no peace initiative and no power shows willingness to negotiate. A marine minister and fifteen ships prepare to sail under sealed order once deployment begins.

Madeld Stong Philippies Corre Augustin Segpor Sagas Manila Senor Fagusta Santiago Amen Ministry of Marine

Yellow Fever Quarantine Ordered in Mississippi Report

General J F Hunter announces to the Associated Press that seven cases of yellow fever exist in Metcalfe Mississippi and quarantine measures are in place with strict surveillance and attendance by public health inspectors. The state health board acts to contain the outbreak as officials issue orders and enforce isolation.

Jackson Miss J. F. Hunter State Boward of Health Associated Press Harrison Kole Metenrs Mise iSeries JF Haber Micsbodppl Berd Bleyteh

IS SANTIAGO TAKEN

Reported on Tuesday that Funiloge de Cuba had been taken by the Americans. Cable between Hayti and Cuba still intermitted.

Tiesday Funiloge de Cuba Hayti Cuba

X Rays In The War

A large X ray outfit shipped by the Media Supply department to assist hospital service in Manila to locate bullets. Experiments at West Point show significant wound savings from X ray use in the army.

Manita New York Morris Brown Media Supply Department San Francisen Manila United Bates G. HH. Torney West Point

Unclear Text About Squadron and North German Lloyd

The provided fragment mentions a Gibrattr Junehl as a belief hero related to delays of the Codi Squadron and a purchase from the North German Lloyd line. Details are garbled and names are uncertain, making a precise summary difficult.

Gibrattr Junehl Tcumehip Jeany

Jacksonville Hall Reception for General Lee and Staff

A June event in Jacksonville Ma featured a complimentary reception in a grated hall with General Lee and staff present. Local attendees reported a cordial gathering honoring the Confederate officers and their party.

Jacksonville

Captain Hart Pardoned After Three Months In Prison

The president granted a pardon to Captain John D. Hart who is serving two sentences in the Eastern Penitentiary for a Cuba expedition plot. The attorney general recommended clemency after noting Hart’s three months’ imprisonment, costly prosecution, and the strong public interest in his release.

Washington John D. Flatt Penitentlaty Pennsylvania Cuba Hart Department of jJustice United States Capitain Hart

Sinking of Merrimac and warship standoff at Santiago

Report from the Assoc pressed dated June 8 to 9 describes Admiral Sampson’s forces sinking the Merrimac hoisted at the harbor entrance of Santiago. Lieutenant Hobson and his crew are hailed as heroic. a Spanish truce offer is rejected as exchange plans fail. Marblehead and other US ships cut the Guantanamo cable, isolating the port. invasion forces ready.

Opielight Santtago Mote Nicholas Hobson Squings Teilay Cervere Santiago Jensemu Bianco Siyyjeon Cervera United States Marblehead Yankee St. Seth Guantanmo

Mansfield murderer Hanged in Wellstare County Jail

Walter Goodwin hanged at Wellstare county jail for the September 1 1917 murder of his wife in Mansfield. He claimed innocence and said accomplice Gertrude Taylor and Tamber girl were involved. The drop sprang and he died twelve minutes later.

Cooning Dune Watter Foowlwit Mansfield Thos Cone Pan Wellstare Ain Gertrude Taylor Lou

Professional Bicycle Races Held at Buffilo New York

In Buffilo New York on June 9 the final heats of the mile open professional championship were won by Arthur Ciardiner from Chicago with Temps Cooper Detroit second Maddie Wald Buffalo third and W K B Mocker Minneapolis fourth. In the five mile professional event Mart Ringe Dayton led with Me Foarnind Ban Jote and Major Taylor New York following, while a Bal wheeled an exhibition half mile paced by a triplet and finished in 5.465 seconds.

Ban Jote Taylor New York Kuidio Bal

Miss Cisneros Married in June Ceremony

MISE EVANIELINA CHARERES and Tomistic eacape from a Boanish ynsen in Fluivernesyornal months oppo de recalled were napred here today to Warlo PoCardunell. The ceremony took place at the Hotel Hiammet at noon and the Jog couple left for Washington an hour later.

Battinore Evanielina Chareres Tomistic Eacape Oppo de Doday Warlo PoCardunell Hiammet Washington

Madrid Press Violent Demands Responsibility

A fragment from Madrid reporting violent press activity claims calls for accountability for a implied wrongdoing. It notes political themes and a stance that powers will not permit the United States to possess the Philippine Islands.

Madrid United States Philippine Islands

Crude OCR Note on Cruiser Near Santiago

A damaged OCR snippet describes a cruiser Minkapalip leaving Admiral Sampoon's fleet before the fight at Santiago. It notes the ship scouting West Indian waters for the month and visiting Og Point Comfert Tuley for repairs.

Newport News

Race meeting at Point Breeze track concludes

Philadelphia race meeting at Point Breeze closes as My Lady wins the 2.0 class and heats are completed with Aipsaworth taking heat wins in the event. The inter racing concludes today with final placements uncertain due to gar chins and strutebt issues.

Philadelphia Jane Point Breeze Track Ieee My Lady

Spain Poised for Peace Talks Amid War Weariness

London dispatch reports Madrid moving toward a distant peace, with Duke of Arenas de Rio authorized to push diplomacy. Spain seeks Austrian mediation and possible papal intervention is downplayed. Prime terms hinge on government willingness to concede while Admiral Dewey could influence terms at the Philippines. The Times notes Spain’s worst period may lead to negotiated settlement rather than surrender.

London Madrid Corre Sayar Spain Counnell Talay Amendovar de Rie Vienna Benor Aguera Aurinia America August Dewey Philippines Augusti Cade Caimie Roest Cessar Marquis de Cerratha Don Orhe Mladrid Rome Nowe

Philosopher of Spain Talks on Reform and Elections View

The interview with Don Nicola Alonso, famed reformer and thinker, discusses Spain's political mood, the role of elections, and public outlay. He criticizes government spending and urges sharper focus on education, warning that revenue is wasted and suggesting a stronger republican impulse if elections were fair.

Coperlight Madrid Don Nicoloa Alonso Fimo Renubtionn Din Ian Se¢Kine Lewis Ebergs Oneehalf Vic Rountey Nly Ota Prinate Spain Pelpe Ivar

War Moves and Court Doings Across the Front

The telegrams report war developments from Spain to Britain and France, noting executive committees and bombardier lines. Parallel items include legal actions before the Lewis Common Pleas Court and a roundup of civic and commercial notices.

Lewis—Common Pleas Court

Manila defense torpedo carrier returns to port

A torpedo carrier that carried naval ordnance bound for Manila has returned to Yar wolon harbor, signaling a strategic redeployment. The vessel’s recovery suggests adjustments to maritime defenses near the Pacific front.

Nightlike Measipea Alarm Sparks Dire Forecast

In his view Senor Alonae fears the calming of the night weight could trigger a terrible outcome. He argues that such a shift may lead to a disastrous condition according to his opinion.

Alonae

Trouble Ahead in Madrid as Cabinet Debates Press Crisis

Unclear reports describe a tense political scene in Madrid with the cabinet debating crucial policies. Public frustration grows amid alleged misconduct claims and rumors of significant decisions in the works, as observers await official announcements.

Madrid Street Riot Disrupts Catholic Procession

A Madrid street riot marred a Catholic procession from Gelock to Puerta del Sol as police and troops cleared a disturbed crowd. Women and children were caught in the crush with several injuries reported, while the unrest was blamed on revolutionary elements exploiting broader turmoil amid the Philippines crisis.

Madrid Dane T Gelock Traverdoal Puerta da Sol Heediume Gavqde Philippines

Weather forecast for Waeshiteton and nearby areas

Forecast calls for increasing clouds with showers and thunder storms. Winds shift to northeasterly with brisk gusts. Temperatures rise slightly in the north while passing fronts bring unsettled conditions across the region.

Waeshiteton Jaie Prikyy Porvipetera Pontiayl- Venlo Jule Westhor Wits Vaihitty

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