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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1897

Page

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Great naval pageant at Portsmouth Jubilee display

New York describes a vast royal review at Spithead with half a thousand vessels from Britain and foreign powers. The Prince of Wales sailed the Renown while crowds cheered, ships lit the water, and royal prestiged showcased sea power unseen in history.

Portsmouth Prince of Wales New York Ports Mouth Portsmouth Harbor Isle of Wieht Admiralty Britain Timale Spithead Alexandra Oval Isle of Wright Fort Killaker Wight Dom Tele of Wight Weln Konig Wilhelm Nisonya Etrooilyn Rossia Pothuan Hvertwen Varco de Gama Fritget Gota Helgoland Fuji King of Siam Maha Chakrakot Brooklyn Isle of Wight Teutotile Columbia Ophir Dresden Bothnia Normandie Empress Frederick Coburg Connaught Renown Tts Nofse Trinity Irene Victoria and Albert Prince and Princess of Wales Duke and Duchess of York Duke of Coburg Duke of Connaught Alberta Carthage Europe Hlfin Enchantress Fire Queen Nowell Salmon Wilcon Eldorado Corps Diplomatique Arundel Castle Eeketene House of Commons Banda Osborne

Mexico Siesquake Fears Rise as Shocks Persist

Severe earthquake shocks continue hourly for three days in Tehuantepec and east to San Cristobal Chiapas. No new damage reported but residents live in terror. Isthmus of Tehuantepec Indians flee from mountains to valleys seeking safety.

Oaxaca Mexico Tehuantepec San Cristobal Chiapas

Neustadt & Co. Senior Member Dies After Firm Collapse

New York reports Emile D Neustadt senior partner of the once prominent Neustadt and Co commission house on the exchange died suddenly last night at age 66. The firm failed in April after years of strong activity in the commission business.

New York Emile D Neustadt Neustadt & Co Aiuee Exchange

Queen Expresses Thanks After Loyal Addresses

The queen thanks the empire for loyalty and affection shown by letters and telegraphs received from all parts of the empire.

London Empire

Bullfrog Valley Gang Is Shattered by Arrests

Deputy U S marshals in Fort Smith report three more gang members captured, likely ending the Bullfrog Valley counterfeiters’ network once famed from Pope county Arkansas to Chicago, Toronto, and Mexico. Eight federal indictments had been returned earlier, with other members already in custody or serving sentences.

Little Rock Ark United States Fort Smith Court Secret Service Bullfrog Valley Mint Pope County Toronto Canada Mexico Fort Smith Bullfrog Fastnesses Chicago Bullfrog Valley Gang

Tailors' Strike Sparks Lockerout Threats in New York

A large group of contractors who settled with the Tailors Brotherhood allegedly defied the new agreement. Four hundred contractors employing 1,000 to 1,500 tailors are said to have closed shops and locked out workers. Schoenfeld rejects the claim as a lie while signaling a prolonged confrontation. Idle tailors fear a renewed period of unemployment as calls go out not to work for nonyielding contractors.

New York Brotherhood of Tailors Clothing Contractors Association Schoenfeld Tailors Mleness

Murdered Man Found in Two-Place Trunk Fragments

In New York City two boys discover the lower trunk portion of a man in the woods near Undercliffe Avenue, after another trunk part was found eight miles away in the East River near Eleventh Street. The two body parts, badly mutilated, indicate a murder and were sent to the morgue.

New York Undercliffe Avenue East River Eleventh Street

Fire on City of Rome Steamship near New York

Anchor Line steamer City of Rome from Glasgow and Moville reported a fire in No 4 hold on Saturday. Dense smoke and rising flames were controlled by crew by 6 PM with hose and steam. cargo mainly jute goods likely a total loss. cause suspected spontaneous combustion.

New York City of Rome Glasgow Movlle

LAST TARIFF DEBATES IN SENATE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE

Washington reports Republican tariff managers hope this may be the last week of senate debate. Schedules are reviewed and paragraphs await consideration amid Republican splits. Democrats plan extended discussion on cotton, leather, hides, reciprocity, trusts, and the Hawaiian treaty, likely delaying final action. The House plans adjournment Monday through Thursday, awaiting Senate progress and potential conference steps.

Washington Senate Cotton Jeather Hides Lead House

Man Attacks Mother-in-Law in Brewing Feud

Angus Williams, a Columbia farmer, drove his wife and her mother to Allendale after visiting a dispensary. He became intoxicated, assaulted his wife, and attacked her mother when she intervened, leaving Mrs Barrett in critical condition after a ferocious choking and mauling.

Columbia D. C Angus Willames Barrett Allendale Williams

Fourth Train Wrecking Attempt Near Slocumville

In Providence Rhode Island a fourth attempt to wreck a New York New Haven and Hartford train near Slocumville station was thwarted when a twenty four foot rail struck by a passing train broke in two without damage. Watchmen patrolled the area and authorities say a suspect is likely to be arrested soon.

Slocumville, &. 1 Providence R. IL New York, New Haven and Hartford Slocumville Station

Moroccans envoy returns home insane after jubilee

Aimon Hamed Ben Mousa, envoy of the Moroccan sultan to the jubilee festivities, returned to Morocco in a state of insanity.

Ben Mousa London Aimon-Hamed Ben Mousa Morocco

Wabash Wreck Claims Seven Coffin Victims Near Missouri Station

Kansas City reports seven coffins sent to St. Louis for victims of last night’s Wabash wreck twenty one miles northeast of Kansas City near Missouri station. Conductor Copeland survived with serious injuries. nineteen others injured but not critically. The storm-swollen stream and broken trestle caused the disaster.

Kansas City St. Louis Missouri City Wabash Road G. C. Copeland Moberly Copeland W. H. Wilkinson Missouri Station

Kelomea Flood Triggers Military Aid to Save Property

Ke lomea in Gallia is flooded by the Prath river with many houses lost and the Kelomea Turku bridge swept away. A train crossing at collapse time may have caused drownings as the government orders troops to assist residents in saving property.

Vienna Kolomea Galleia Prath Kelomea Turku

Bicycle rider meets rattlesnakes on mountain road

Alfred Allen, a letter carrier for weekly newspapers in Binghamton, reports a strange incident near Montrose and Great Bend Pennsylvania. While descending a hill on his bicycle he encountered a group of rattlesnakes in the road ahead and could not stop in time, risking multiple venomous bites.

Binghamton Alfred Allen Montrose Great Bend

Rider Survives Rattle Snake Attack After Bicycle Crash

While riding, Allen attempted to escape a rattle snake on a hill. The bicycle wheel snagged by the snakes struck him off the road, leaving him entangled in a mass of crushed ribbons around the spokes. A farmer later transported him and the bike to Great Bend.

Allen

No Pardons Granted Amid Dublin Protest Meeting

A Dublin gathering at Phoenix Park pressed the British government to grant amnesty to political prisoners in Marlborough jail. Speakers lamented the jubilee week passed without expected releases. William Field urged immediate action and appealed to Irish Americans for support.

Dublin Marlborough Phoenix Park William Field St. Patrick's America

Honolulu Rumor Prompts Battallion Drill Change

From Honolulu reports June 20, the Philadelphia in port spurred weekly battalion drills by Marines. Marion and Nagship landed for a drill but withdrew after an orderly brought an order. Rumor of a Japanese landing to seize the customs house prompted preemptive action.

San Francisco Baelle Honolulu United States Philadelphia Marion Beardsteel Shimama Japan Einde Harold M. Sewall Dole Ellis Mills

Fighting in Crete as 1200 Muslims clash with insurgents

In Crete near Canea a force of 1200 Muslims forced a siege from Canes, attacking insurgents at Kanlikastelli. Thirteen Muslims died and twelve were wounded in fierce combat. Civil reprisals by Christians are anticipated, with reports of casualties on both sides as tensions rise over refugees encroaching on the neutral zone.

Canea Crete Canes Kanlikastelli

Yale Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by President Dwight

Yale President Timothy Dwight delivered the annual baccalaureate sermon before the graduating class of the academic and scientific departments in New Haven. Seniors in mortar boards and gowns filled the church.

Yale New Haven Conn Timothy Dwight

Twenty-Six Miners Die in Atacoma Rockfall

June 27 report from Valpsralso states twenty-six miners were killed by a rock fall in the Labrar mines, Ata coma province. Local rescue teams and authorities pursue details of the disaster and mine safety follow ups.

Valpsralso Labrar Mires Atacoma

No Quarter Order in Cuba and Warships Totals

Summary of scattered items including Cuba orders under the No Quarter banner with mentions of British warships. Also notes counterfeiting arrests in Bullfrog Valley Tariff hopefuls and a fatal wreck on the Wabash. Includes sport and local brief items and upcoming events.

Cuba Britain Wabash Weenie Whist Association Organic

Weyler’s East Cuba Campaign Faces Heavy Costs and Critics

Havana reports Weyler launches a major east Cuba offensive amid heat rain and yellow fever. Spain pressures to crush the revolt fast, with Canovas urging sacrifices and brutal tactics. Garcia vows retaliation for Cuban and pacifico crimes, while observers doubt logistics and foresee a brutal, costly campaign.

Canovas Weyler Cuba Havana Spain Puerto Principe Santiago de Cuba West Garcia Camaguey

Weyler Seeks 60,000 More Troops for Cuba Campaign

Havana June 27 Captain General Weyler ordered 20,000 additional colonial volunteers and demanded 40,000 more recruits from Spain by September 1 to bolster forces for the Cuba campaign.

United States Pinar del Rio Santa Clara Santiago de Cuba Havana Cuba Weyler Escribano Garcia Gomes Spain Weyle

Steamship Arrivals and Weather Report for New York Area

Weather notes for New York and New England today predict fair to slightly warmer conditions with brisk southwesterly winds. Tuesday outlook calls for fair to fresh winds from the southeast with possible rain in the lake region.

New York Middle’ States New England

Weather arrivals update from The Herald of New York

The Herald reports ships arriving in New York on June 21. Stearper City of Rome arrived from Glasgow and Havre La Champagne arrived from New York.

the Herald New York Stearper Rome Glasgow Havre la Champagne

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