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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1898

Page

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Battle of La Quisina Aids Roosevelt Troops Stand Firm

June 25 dispatch details the first Cuban fight where Colonel Wool and the First and Tenth Cavalry, with Roosevelt at left, held a ridge under heavy fire. Casualties include several killed and many wounded or missing. Spanish losses likely heavier.

Jaragua Cuba Associated Press Kingston Jamaica Wowl Rough Riders la Quasina Roosevelt Wood Colonyl Roosevelt Santines Fife McCormack Lund First Wool Adjutant Hall Young la Quisina Bhatthack Saboney eSiboneyo Cuhane Hoosevelt

Harvard Sails From Newport News With Reinforcements

The auxiliary cruiser Morvard left Newport News at 2 PM for Sante with the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment and two battalions of the Thirty fourth Michigan under Colonel Rogan and Colonel Peterian. Thousands cheered along the river as the ship listed slightly from weight. The Vulcan repair ship trailed the Harvard to sea as crowds said farewell to the nation’s defenders.

Newport News Morvard Sante Moesaechywectia Regiment Michigan Marvard Yale Ohi Point Shafter Massachusetts Fred J. Rogan J. 2 Peterean Vulcan

Spanish Fleet Reaches Port Said During War Dispatch

A June dispatch from Alexandria reports the Spanish squadron with transports has arrived at Port Said. The ships listed include the battleship Pelaye and cruiser Emperador Carlos Quintes with destroyers and multiple transports. Admiral Camara plans to coal there while a Spanish squadron heads to the Philippines to land troops.

Troops Ordered From Camp Thomas to Cuba Front

An order from Major General Breckinridge directs the movement of fifteen regiments including the Fourth and Sixteenth Pennsylvania from Camp Thomas toward Tampa for direct embarkation to Cuba. The ordnance department also rushes Springfield rifles and equipment to complete outfits for twenty regiments, sparking enthusiasm and urgency across affected camps.

Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park Gia Camp Thonas Gieneri Breeke Cuba Pennsylvania Tampa Ordnance Department Cnmpr

Peace Effort Urged by Friends of Peace Group

Leaders of the Friends of Peace, including prominent business and economic sectors, have unanimously urged the government to negotiate for peace. A near-term resolution backed by the coalition calls for proactive diplomacy and an end to hostilities.

Jury convicts Griner of murder in stepdaughter case

In Wilkes-Barre a jury found Jumee BR Griner guilty of murder in the case of his step-daughter Caroline Shiffer. The verdict was returned at midnight Saturday night after a lengthy trial. Griner faces sentencing on Monday.

Wilkes-Barre Griner Caroline Shiffer

Sailors Drowned in Bond Point Incident

A letter from a shipman aboard the Phitladut hia reports a drowning on the voyage from Halifax to Vancouver. At Bond Point a strain of Mongelinss caused the crew to fall overboard. the pilot and four sailors perished as men were seen in a bear near the vessel.

Halifax Ipteam Kall Phitladuthia Vaencouver Bond Point

Prince Mary Backs Out of Planned Trip

Proves unreliable text notes Prince Mary withdrawing from a proposed visit to Japan. Berlin dispatches say Shanghai sources indicate privacy concerns and a possible shift in royal plans amid diplomatic chatter.

Berlin Shanghai Prince Dears Prueela Law Tin Japan

Spaniards Vader Suspicion Weert June 2 War Time Report

Fragmentary dispatch describes Spanish forces and allied units near the marsh coast of Catis infer. It notes a contemplated sortie by a party referred to as Bpentards and a possible meeting within a day or two to coordinate actions.

Catis Infer Mevemiente Miavuin

Peace sentiment grows as Europe deserts Spain

Madrid reports a cabinet session on national defense as premier Asti seeks unity to avoid European intervention. Ministers discuss charges in the ministry while newspapers blame powers for abandoning Spain in adversity. Spain readies forts and reinforcements as Washington hints at intervention and direct talks with America are urged.

Mattrid Juine Sonor Sage Asti Benrwuis Spain France Washington Germany Russia Europe Santigs Pando Americins Cola Wehaidi Madrid el Im. Parchal Americ Speth Am Ameru Ameren Europa

Face to Face Foes Near Bevilva In Spanish American War

Dispatch notes U S and Spanish forces in close contact near Bevilva with troops ashore at Balydiel and Surithige. Supplies to last a week, heavy losses on both sides, official counts place dead around twenty two and wounded between seventy six and one hundred, with the Spanish suffering greater casualties.

Associated Press Dandy Jaragua Witurlay Kingston Jamaica United States Spain Certin Surithige Balydiel Avith Shafter Hue Ifi Dove of Dife Shatter Ponty Santiago Bevilla Wheeler Neo

Plant Blown Down in Dubois Storm Wrecks Facility

A powerful storm in Dubois Pennsylvania toppled the J Malier Glace company plant causing extensive damage to the office and packing rooms. One worker sustained injuries while the rest of the facility remained intact. Emergency crews responded to the scene as officials investigated the incident.

Fire destroys hotel in Uitte Ontario on Niugura River side

A hotel at the weston hotel in Uitte Ontario on the opposite side of the Niugura River was destroyed by fire today. The blaze caused extensive damage with estimates of thousands of dollars in loss. Firefighters from local districts battled the flames for hours but the structure could not be saved.

Weston Uitte Ont

Patient Navy Delays Land Operations Yet Aims at Santiago

The report from Havana notes the U S Navy remaining patient while land forces press Morro Castle. It forecasts a decisive week as Spanish Admiral Cervera may surrender or destroy ships after harbor forts fall under heavy bombardment. Odyssey of Santiago de Cuba. fate to be decided.

Santiago de Colm Preas Kineton Jamaica Morro Castre Sontlige Carvera Morr Castle Cer

From a Spanish Point of View 1908 War News

The dispatch reports Cuban insurgent losses in Santa Clara and disarray among bands, with American forces repelling Spanish attacks near Santiago de Cuba on the 23rd and 24th. It notes American casualties, naval movements near Bundage and Baliquiri, and quotes from Havana about theatre audiences and trade pages in La Bolsa.

Associated Tayane Ma Vann Sanhasaro Avehue Santa Clara Santiago de Cuba Bundage Baliquiri Cuba Ibre Key West Fla Sieker

Spain's Naval Rebuild Aims for New Fleet Rapidly

The Observer reports Madrid plans a third squadron within three weeks to counter threats. It states ships capable of 25 knots, including 8.0 and 1293 ton classes, to protect the Canary Islands and the Sine Jel coast in emergencies.

Hendon The Madrid Observer Tom Tome

Coach Lehman Engaged

Rudolph C. Lehman of Harvard College engages to Mire Alle Mare Davie of the city, daughter of the late Marrivon Liavie. The wedding follows the engagement announcement from Worciattr Mask.

Lehman Worciattr Mask Rudolph CC

Major Jumer Teel Wounded in Engagement Near Bantiga

Altoon, Pa report that Major Jumer Teel of the First United State Cavalry was wounded in the engagement near Bantiga on Friday. He is a native of Uhiw ely and former Byerlgmu, TY.

Allyn KK States Hamilton Fisitl Firat United States Valuiteer Cnvalle Bergeant Doherty Troay A. Ifibet United Fiptes Volunteer Cavalry Marcus Russell First United States Volunteer Cavalry Russell Troy N.Y Governor Hill's Star Legett United States Vourtner Cavalry Harry Hepfner United States Cavalry Milden W. Danson W. T. Ervin Prvate Slennow Prvate B. Work Krupp Regular Cavalry Stark Din Regular Kelabe Bartin Reglar Corporal White Tenth Regular Cavalry Bella Pennsylvanian Altoom Jane Jumer Teel Flrst Nited State Cavalry

Fire destroys property in Huntingdon Pennsylvania

A fire yesterday in Huntingdon destroyed the double burners property owned by Thomias Nowell or Poinefron. The incident affected several tenants including Why de apoonerbarger and Wleyoles, with OW. Chambers noted among residents.

Huntingdon Thomias Nowell Ait Poinefron

Democratic center committee backs McGulley for governor

Uniontown Pa June 4 the Democratic center committee of Payette County met here Westoniay and instructed the delegates to the state convention by support Colonel J McGulley for governor

Uniontown Democratic Centre Committee Payette County Westoniay Speport J. McGulley

Trains Crash Kill Four Soldiers Near Tupelo

Four soldiers die and multiple others are injured when a rear train section of a two-part locomotive crashes into the halted first section near Tupelo Mississippi. Colonel Torrey survives though injured. the engineer, Rawle, is missing and alleged to have fled.

Tupelo Miss Mise Slaile Turner Cheyenne Wee Kanfis City Memphis Birmingham Torrey St. Joseph Meo St. Louis le Rawle Cotepol Torrey Himmself Mapes

Reinforcements for Gen Gomez in Cuban conflict

Key West reports Isabel arrives with Cuban dispatches from La Camaguey and other units converging on Santiago. General Gomez strengthens lines with 2400 rifles while reports detail skirmishes, casualties, and movements of Cuban forces against Spanish troops near Nuevitas and Camaguey.

Key West Isabel Rafael Mora Felix de Lac Rios Bener T. Ketrada Palma New York Junta Isatel Cayo Romans Iin Feland Ula la Esperaingen Camaguey Cubitas Nouvitas Capote United States Milley Stout Morn Twke Amaguey Comer Livera

Scranton News Briefs Highlight War, Trade and Camp Alger

General news from Washington and Scranton covers war developments, Fiscal matters, and local events. Reports on races, a Knights of Malta feast, and Camp Alger quiet on a Sunday. Rev. don A. Copa of Philadelphia pens a local sermon.

Camp Alger Knights of Maite

Unreadable OCR Summary Card

Fragmentary text describes American troops in a Sans ace moniat context with references to infantry cavalry and artillery units. Names and places are garbled, making specific events or outcomes unclear.

Martrid Camatin Blownes Welesrahe Ulathet Trenne Melfth Amerans Rplaneos Degensos Thad

Fire in Millville. House and Workshop Destroyed

A Millville fire gutted a house and adjacent workshop, causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled flames, with authorities noting several outbuildings affected and potential structural hazards. No injuries immediately reported.

Marching to Santiago and the Journey of Soldiers

Fragmentary OCR notes recount a march toward a distant theater, mentioning Washington and military movement. The text hints at routes, postings, and potential battles, with a focus on transcontinental logistics and wartime deployment.

Weather Outlook for Washington and New York Region

Forecaster notes unsettled weather with threat of colder Tong winds and occasional storms. Expect cloudy skies across the mid Atlantic and New England with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms later in the week.

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