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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
8
A rundown sale advertisement lists crash skirts, shirt waists, trimmed sailors, val Laces, embroideries, linens, linens, and lawn fabrics with deep discounts. Also shown are 1847 Rogers Bros. cutlery, lawn mowers, brooms, porch pillows, toilet paper, fans, and neckwear all offered at reduced prices for a limited lot.
General Gobin resumes command of the brigade with staff reassignment amid drill plans. Lieutenant Morris sought as adjutant, but selections follow army regulations, and Captain Brooke gains favor for his proven Pennsylvanian service. camp routines include a forthcoming brigade drill and reunion event.
The Associated Press report details the land engagement in Cuba with American forces securing victory near Guantánamo. Captain Capr i and Roosevelt are referenced. ships such as the Wanda relay news as the Marblehead and other units prepare for further night operations toward Guantanamo Bay.
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt and units from Troops H and K clash with Spanish forces on ridges and in jungle. Captains Capron, Meintock, Lana lose men. Captain Capron mortally wounded. Sergeant Bell and Captain Capron’s men aid wounded as volunteers press a dangerous assault to capture a blockhouse. Three officers and many soldiers die. graves marked on a hillside with military honors.
Philadelphia June 26 Secretary James Kerr of the Democratic congressional executive committee said he favors nominating Judge Gordon of Philadelphia as the reform standard bearer for Pennsylvania. He noted confidence in a single ballot with five candidates and that Judge Gordon would unite anti-July reformers for the November election.
Knights of Malta mark the eight hundred and fiftieth anniversary with a Saturday parade in the city and an Armory session. State and local units attended. about 300 knights marched despite rain. Addresses by officials, plus music and reflections on the order’s history and charitable aims.
At a meeting west of the Allegheny county Democratic delegation Colonel J M Guffey announced health and age prevented his candidacy for governor. He urged choosing a man without reproach and endorsed George A Jenks of Jefferson county as his preferred nomination, with the delegation pledging support for Jenks.
Return of the Republican primary in Clearfield county shows Alexander and Harrie leading for the legislature, Mitchell for the senate, DoHas for register and recorder, and Thompson for prothonotary. EK FP Irving is endorsed for the U S Senate and W R Arnold for conference. The ticket splits roughly, with anti Quay forces favored to control the convention on Thursday and elect state delegates.
Altoona June 26 Chairman Garman and Secretary Van Dyke of the state committee opened headquarters at the Logan syndicate and spoke briefly about the governor race while declining to name a preferred candidate.
Reports indicate a white horse and buggy stolen from H T and G H Whitney stables near Honeedale. A man in dark clothes and a gray cap hired the rig on Friday, claimed to be Mike, and promised to return it Saturday but disappeared. Reward offered by the Johnstown Protective Association for recovery.
Enthusiastic crowd marks Saturday flag raising at Green Ridge with Delaware and Hudson officials leading. Trackmaster FB W Kellew presided. Rev W J Fond and Alderman John Howe attended along with several local figures and the Asbury quartet. The event included a prayer by Rev W D Ford and the quartet singing Marching Through Georgia as the flag was unfurled.
Minooka in Scranton's orbit boasts sending more soldiers than any town its size. Some 35 sons are at the front, with many others enlisted before the war threat and a few deferred by parents or failed examinations.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mulberry Street hosted Sunday evening children’s day exercises with an anthem by the choir and a pastor’s prayer. Students and participants performed recitations and dialogues including The Conquering Cross and Spirit of Missions, with segments featuring many named children and voices from Burkle and surrounding families.
Five former captains of the Woman's Relief Corps were elected life members by the O A B Memorial Home. The group includes Mrs. Ko WW, Peace. Mrs. Thomas Allen, Mee. Iona Walters, Rachel Frall. and Mrs. John Leowld. They were chosen at the recent state convention. Each corps member contributing toward the home qualifies for life membership. The Woman's Belief Corps of Grilin Pete also appears to be active.
Treasurer Andrew T. Holmes of the Scranton Pipemen's Relief received a $2,273 contribution on Saturday from Treasurer G. Roland. The fund supports the association’s relief efforts funded by the foreign insurance tax.
W W I Holand was injured Saturday morning when his ankle struck an iron in B B Leonard hardware store. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital for treatment by William T Roland the insurance man assisted at the scene.
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