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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
1
Front reports heavy guns moved along roads as Spanish defenses at Santiago endure shortages of food and water. Generals Lawton Chaffee Wheeler survey trenches, with Cuban help, while plans for a land advance amid scarce supplies are outlined.
An order previously mandating fifteen Pennsylvania regiments to be equipped and sent to an expedition was revoked. Now the entire first corps of twenty-seven regiments is to be prepared for active field service, including the Ninth Fifth First Fourth and Sixteenth. Major General Brooke commands the corps with Waite remaining at Camp Thomas.
General Merritt has left his Phelan building headquarters and formally turned the office over to Major General Tin. The move comes as Merritt departs for other duties and the immediate logistics of his command are handed off in San Francisco.
Rik announces boarding the steamer Newport at nine tomorrow morning with orders to Seth before ten. Headquarters today says General Merritt will not wait for ten days but hurry to Honolulu and then proceed to Manila as soon as possible.
Washington June 2 The O Hieeins have not sold the ship Higgins to Spain and reports indicate Hill will not transfer the vessel to any government.
A garbled report notes a day of conflict with shifts near Cuban ports and Philippine actions. It mentions Governor General informing Madrid, advances of Spanish forces near Sandhige, and a torpedo attack near San Juan. It references Shafter and supply lines, with unclear names and dates.
Lieutenant Mae reports Admiral Cervera's ships all in the harbor except one torpedo-boat destroyer. He and Lieutenant Blin went ashore near Morro Castle, reaching a Cuban outpost near four hundred yards from enemy batteries. Blin observed clashes with uncertain Cuban impact. Blue pinpointed the positions of Cervera's vessels.
General Warrales Merritt prepares to assume command at Manila port. He plans to seek immediate pay, establish a provisional government with General Mendi as his representative, and coordinate with the United States to ensure orderly occupation of the islands. He expects to confer with Admiral Money on arrival.
A Porto Rican man Jeans Asceverta was arrested in New York on June 28 after a Spanish spy ring surfaced. Suspects include Private Frederick J. Glemhurat and others named Norgrind Martines Rodrigues, alleged to gather fortification details for Spain. The case involves U S consular inquiry and counter espionage actions.
A garbled June 28 dispatch from Washington notes a force moving toward Santiago with Maj Gen Shafter commanding. The report mentions advancing troops within three miles of the city and ongoing operations as Allied forces press the enemy.
The Republican convention organized by the county federation nominated Murry J. Boulton of Deutilale as chairman Greenville. Osburn of Miful for state senator Mimak Ch Dorrie of Cheartiolt and Joseph Alexander of BModteira for the assembly. Grant Thien eon of Aurnadne for president pro tempore and OM Jineson of Morchetate for peer H perfected. Alexander Paterton directed county committee chair.
Wilker Tarre June T James TR Griner former legislator from this district was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Nid Steplaughter Coralie Bhiffer. He was sentenced today by Judge Woodward to twelve years in the penitentiary, the maximum penalty.
Unclear text reports ongoing halt in Camara actions as Berlin waits for decision on international law matters. No further details available.
The Cairo correspondent reports that Lardno mor has halted a French tin from polling Admiral Camara's squadron awaiting instructions from London.
Washington reports praise for General Shafter s forces near Santiago as reinforcements move up the line and preparations for barrier fencing and wire cutting to aid advance. Dispatches indicate the army nears the fork toward Santiago and Morro Castle with several thousand troops aboard and more en route from Tampa and beyond. The blockade tightens while Spanish signals at Cadiz offer little progress as Commodore Wilson s squadron nears. negotiations and mounting warwear continue.
Five persons were drowned when a ferry boat capsized on the Mi Torn river near Thermopolis, Cheyenne reports. Victims named Warry Bagge, Uray, Myrtle Catlin, Mil k Beggs infant, and Harry Beggs, all from Wollen and Deerreek, Wyoming, visitors at the Photo Springs.
Nearby postmasters in various counties are noted with names including Wolfe in Sullivan and Lackawanna, Evans in Lackawanna, and others listed in a June column. The fragmented OCR lists county and postmaster names across districts.
In Muenos Ayres and Jijne JRA regions authorities, acting at the request of the Bpanieh government, seized a quantity of Ranareil serum intended for use in combatting yellow fever, signaling a measure of public health intervention.
Washington June 2 The president has proclaimed an expanded blockade extending from Cape Frances to Cape Crug along the southern coast and including San Juan Puerto Rico. The blockaded area grows fourfold, including ports like Mananill Trinidad and Tunas, with patrols drawn from the North Atlantic fleet under Commodore Powell. The move concentrates near shallow Cuban coast waters, reducing the need for heavy ships as few ports admit deep draft vessels.
London reports that Commodore Watsons squadron may depart for the Spanish coast to deter U S action. The fleet faces delays for crew, supply, and vessel readiness as ships like The Oregon New York and Yankee Master prepare for a distant cruise amid European caution over the armada move.
A London dispatch reports a naval officer mocking Admiral Camara's plan to reach Manila. It states the Pelayo battleship and Arsenalado cruiser Carlos Quinto are in poor repair and barely seaworthy while torpedo destroyers struggle with engines. Spaniards supposedly aim to keep the fleet out of American reach.
Washington June 24 War department late this afternoon posted a dispatch from General Shatter announcing the safe arrival of Yale at Santiago after a voyage via Playa del Mares a June 25. The message confirms Yale reached the harbor this morning and notes the unit is in good condition under Major General Shaffer command.
A Morning Post correspondent reports on a government scheme tied to Caribbean affairs. The note cites authority on a plan involving Porto Rico and reserved commercial advantages for the mother country.
Reports from June declare Aguinaldo with about 130000 troops surrounded by native forces pressing for surrender. Deserters, sickness, and wounds mount while Spanish authorities claim growing insurgent strength and Cavite isolation near Manila despite efforts to defend and hold out to the last extremity.
Washington June 28 General Corbin reports no immediate engagement likely for two to three days and possibly longer. Other messages indicate preserved formation of interest to the public as General Shatter and staff review the Cuba operation with cautious prognosis amid uncertain front plans.
Madrid dispatches say American troops repulsed near Sevilla retreating to Balauri under guard of ship grooms. Casualties include seven Spanish soldiers killed and two lieutenants among the wounded carried to Santiago de Cuba. Dispatches note ongoing illness among American troops and confirm landing at Banes of Sanguilly Sacret Betancourt and others with rebels and artillery and large cartridge stock.
General updates show the Army pushing forward amid framing debates. Captains and officials are cited with scattered names and positions as coverage touches on recruitment, education halls, and regional notes in a compact early briefing.
Major General Shafter commands the U S Army of invasion aboard the transport Seeverdnen from Bahquiri, inspecting the landing area and meeting with General Wheeler and division commanders. He surveys operations near the Cuban coast as the headquarters of insurgents loom nearby and plans are set for further advances.
A brief note from Trion announces the joining of J Quinnan and others for the convention to elect a new national president. Details are sparse due to damaged text but emphasize leadership roles and party guidance from key figures including Geniar Wopca and Apulia of Berantan.
A distraught man hanged himself at a Morrivbure hotel after drinking heavily and fighting despair. Police found the body and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The fragmented text lists legal notices from Washington including court actions and a toll or fee reference. Names and places such as Towanda and Bradford appear, with dates like June 2. The snippet is incomplete but signals public notices from a chancery or county court format.
The forecast indicates fair conditions with warmer winds across the northeast. Light rain is possible in parts of New England early morning hours, with cloudy spells expected as high pressure builds.
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