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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
1
Havana reports lean toward the Maine disaster being caused by a submerged mine near the bow as the court of inquiry weighs evidence. Key West updates say the inquiry finished in that location, with survivors questioned and divers facing technical hurdles in recovering bodies and debris from the wreck.
The I. J. Merritt wrecking tug arrived from New York under Captain D A Walcott and moved a barge near the wreck. Fred J. Sharp oversees operations as four expert divers will work. two Spanish divers were at the site and will report to the panel appointed to inquire into the disaster.
The Navy Department decides to send cruiser Montgomery and gunboat Nashville to carry relief supplies to Sagua la Grande and Matangas in Cuba as part of the Cuban Relief association effort. Secretary Long says the mission aims to aid noncombatants and will avoid Havana, with ships remaining only to deliver provisions to local agents.
Reports show repair work on ships along the Pacific coast and a $60,000 monthly payroll for the Mare Island yard. The Maine disaster prompts the navigation bureau to issue death certificates by March 16 and to seek machinists from former naval engine rooms. Sir Julian Pauncefote conveys British sympathy to the US, while the ordnance bureau finalizes a large projectile contract with agreed terms after diplomatic talks.
Washington March 2 The Washington Post prints Secretary of War Alger interview defending Long's remark on Spain's role in the Maine disaster as his personal view not official policy. The administration says no official finding exists on explosion cause and the court of inquiry verdict must await. Also notes arrival of wrecking tug Merritt and wrecking fighter Sharp at Havana and the Spanish Cruiser Viscaya’s arrival.
Senator Hawley of Connecticut and Representative Daleell of Pennsylvania spoke to Yale alumni in Washington about the Spanish situation. Hawley claimed that if a just demand arose, millions would answer the call of duty and serve as Americans, praising wartime patriotism and readiness.
Madrid March 2 The government considers abolishing the grain import duty. The Gazette is about to publish a decree altering the first article in the autonomic regime for Cuba and Porto Rico to ease the nomination of administration councillors.
A detachment of twenty blue jackets from the Vermont at the Brooklyn Navy Yard sails for Philadelphia to join the Miantonomoh at League Island. The rest of the 150 crew will come from Norfolk and Boston as ammunition orders arrive for vessels near Key West.
Jule and Joanna Bonner left five children ages two to nine alone in a burning house near Livingvtw near Liv ingview after locking them inside with a blazing log for warmth. They returned to find the house ablaze. the roof collapsed before rescue, and all five children perished.
The National League approved a revised schedule announced by President Young. It adds four trips to the East and West instead of two, places New York and Pittsburgh on Sunday road games, and shifts the annual meeting to New York. No official league organ will be used this year.
Bridgewort reports Officer James Faurtan fatally wounded by a burglar as he. confronted two men over a bundle in a dark spot and was shot in the forehead after calling to them. The officer had just finished night duty and was en route home.
Morgantown North Carolina March 2 authorities report an elderly Indian healer and a young girl who assisted him were found dead, hanging from trees near their cabin at the head of Inneh Creek. The pair had relocated about a year ago to hunt herbs, and Thrirmatti had been identified as Ofelia the old man.
A large suburban hotel at Thatcher's Inn in Darby Delaware County caught fire early today and was destroyed. The building was owned by Mrs Thatcher and insured for losses.
Washington March 2. The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed Colllinsville Peter Vonelida old Jerome N. Lowey Ormaby Joe W Seymour Springdale John B Hoinen White Ash Robert H Keys
Havana on March 2 reports dull social life as concerts draw smaller crowds. American relief softens famine in the city but distress grows. Maine disaster dominates chatter while official inquiries and a court of inquiry proceed with guarded remarks. Lieutenant Colonel Mendez sits at the center of reporting and censorship.
A New York and Saratoga capitalists syndicate has bought land near Hell Gate Rapids on the upper Hudson seven miles above Glens Falls for 70000. They will build a dam and power house to supply electricity for an electric railroad named the Saratoga Northern. The line will run from Saratoga Springs to South Glens Falls with branches to intermediate points including Glens Falls Sandy Hill and Fort Edward.
In the House of Commons Mr Curzon suggested England might seize Chinese territory if circumstances require. He affirmed the value of Chinese concessions and the British focus in the Yangtse valley.
The managers of the Joint Negotiation recommend applying duly authorized freight rates between New York and Albany Syracuse or Rochester to lake traffic moving toward Pittsburg via Allegheny Valley railroad and Red Hawk to DuBois.
Lieutenant Sobral former naval attache of the Spanish legation at Washington sailed for Havre today aboard La Bretagne. His name was omitted from the passenger list at his own request.
The morning issue highlights two shiploads of provisions for Cuba's starving population and a nine day Havana disaster scare. It also covers debates on a new judicial district, Philadelphia goods exposition, and the Knights Templar itinerary to Pittsburgh.
District Attorney Strassburger schedules murder indictments for James A. Clemmer and Martin Connors. Ligele K DeKalb may plead Guilty after testifying against Clemmer in a case tied to the Kaiser murder and the Swedeland trolley hold up. Clemmer trial starts March 21 with Holland assisting. Brownback and Kane defend.
Doylestown officials raise the bounty to $1,000 for Adam Weaver the fugitive who shot a deputy police officer Erwin Mondeau during arrest attempts. Detectives search near Bursonville while stolen goods are recovered from Springtown and a milk can is found in a hut cellar. Weaver is believed hidden in the Blue Mountains and fled Portland after spending a night there.
Olathe Kansas March 2 Judge Hammond refused a liquor license to the local druggist whose petition was denounced by former Governor St John a Prohibition leader. Vila was the first such permit applied for by any Kansas druggist.
A fire at A J Cassatt’s Chesterbrook block farm near Berwyn on the Philadelphia division of the Pennsylvania railroad largely destroyed the property. Twenty Guernsey cows perished, and many valuable bulls and bullers were saved with difficulty. The loss is estimated at $80,000 and is covered by insurance.
In Lancaster on a March evening during a snowstorm two strangers walking near Chris tink were struck by a freight train engine. One man died instantly and the other was fatally injured with death hourly expected. Names could not be learned.
In New York on March 2 arrivals include Fries and Antwerp. Vessels named Paris Southampton Noordland Antwerp and Germanie Liverpool are listed as balled. Friedrich der Grouse Bremen via Southampton and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen to New York and Gibraltar to Fulda New York for Naples Genoa are noted.
Six Scranton lawyers led by President Judge Archbald urged a new federal judicial district in Pennsylvania before a Judiciary subcommittee. They argued it would aid about a third of the state’s population with no extra cost. All Pennsylvania’s delegation, including Senators Quay and Penrose, favors passage, and a favorable report is anticipated. Judge Edwards attended but did not speak.
Senate discussion centered on the Alaska homestead and railway right of way bill with vigorous speeches by Cars ter and Elkins. Elkins explained Canadian Pacific aggression against American interests, drawing replies from Hoar Chilton and Nelson. A New Castle Pa public building bill was approved. Loud bill on second class mail matter dominated the House debate with mixed support.
Washington March 2 Senate foreign relations committee votes to hold a special meeting next Saturday to decide future steps on Hawaii annexation. Debate centers on whether to abandon the treaty and pursue a bill to achieve the same outcome.
Cloudy to partly cloudy skies across the middle and New England regions with slightly colder conditions. Rain is possible on Long Island and in New England, with brisk northeasterly to northwesterly winds, followed by clearing this evening.
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