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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports prompt passage of a 50 million dollar national defence appropriation. Officials note no immediate allotment yet and discuss ship purchases, powder, gun forgings, and preparations for a potential Cuba or Porto Rico operation as tensions ease at the capital.
The U S cruiser Montgomery reached Havana at 9 25 am to replace the Fern for Captain Sigsbee and others as quarters. The court of inquiry meets amid quiet harbor activity with divers examined and wreck debris removed while observers note political tension and ongoing arrests.
The Montgomery enters the area and will influence local naval mood after several days of assessment. Observers note its smaller size compared with the Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo, indicating a nonwarlike mission to replace the Fern. Officers express no fear it will meet Maine’s fate.
The British cruiser Cordelia of the North Atlantic squadron arrived from Belize. The Mallory liner Nueces delivered 6029 provisions and 820 cages of ammunition for Cuban starving relief and ships, with cargo to Marblehead and Tortugas for redistribution. Two more wreck victims recovered from Havana reports. Rumors on the Spanish consul’s recall and Admiral Shard’s health circulated. Brigadier General Wilson returned to Tampa after fortifications inspection. Mails held for Cincinnati and Brooklyn, and a Maine officers’ transfer from Flavane mentioned. court of inquiry may depart Havana soon.
The Post reports Queen Victoria, via Ambassador Prunefote, expressed gratification with President McKinley’s Cuba relief efforts and hope for a warless outcome. It notes Britain-US trade ties deterwar and hints at a potential alliance beyond mere good wishes.
Sedalia Missouri March Thomas J Brown a train dispatcher for Missouri Pacific railway at Sedalia has been granted a patent on an aluminum aerial torpedo boat The craft is 120 feet long 15 feet in diameter and can cross oceans sail at over twenty miles per hour for a week It would carry explosives to sink ships or breach forts and cost under 10000 to build with three weeks lead time for production Experts say it could revolutionize naval warfare.
London reports the navy estimates for 1898 total nearly 120 million dollars, up 7 million from last year. The plan adds 6200 sailors and more reserves, and calls for three battleships four armored cruisers and four sloops. In total twelve battleships thirty-two cruisers forty-one torpedo boat destroyers and eleven other vessels will be built or completed in the coming year. The statement stresses rapid ship construction.
Philadelphia March 9 1898 John Wanamaker will run as the Business Men's Republican league candidate for governor. He states he does not want the post but accepts duty, will lead his own campaign, and promises to fight party machine methods while urging reform and accountability. He cites statewide issues and calls for unity against alleged political corruption.
John Wanamaker declares the next Pennsylvania chief executive must enjoy full public confidence and be free from machine influence. He urges citizens to rise, end city state misgovernment, and stand firm through summer, autumn, and winter until political reform is achieved.
Jerome Keogh of Scranton loses to William Clearwater of Pittsburg in the pool championship in Boston. Final score 690 667. Clearwater 231 net to Keogh 162. Keogh leads 405 to 248 after two nights with a 7 point spread on the first night.
A servant at 400 Clay Avenue discovered a fire in a southwest attic room at 2 20 this morning. Fire crews from Petersburg arrived after delays caused by Mulberry Street Hill and used water to extinguish flames. Upper floor damage caused by water was extensive. fire origin remains undetermined with no injuries reported.
Capt G F Hamlin of Dittmar Powder Co testified that 9000 pounds of dynamite and 150 miles of rubber covered insulated copper wire were sold to Weyler's agent in 1896 and shipped to Cuba aboard the dynamite carrier. He suggested Weyler used the material to build formidable naval destroyers in the recent Maine incident.
J B Megonigal of Dover and Harry Ford of the Bayard house Dover were arrested in Wilmington for aiding and abetting paying teller William N Boges in stealing funds from the First National Bank of Dover. They were arraigned in Dover before United States Commissioner S R Smith and bail entered for further hearings.
Frank Nowles, a young Oskalooga man who went to the Alaskan gold fields two months ago, arrived home this morning after reaching Skagaway. He says the enticing tales of rich finds are largely false and that the venture does not repay the investment or hardships.
The H. W. Johns Manufacturing fur felt factory at Twenty fourth and Hamilton streets was damaged by fire today with a loss of about 20000 dollars. Origin unknown but covered by insurance.
The thirty sixth anniversary of the naval battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac was celebrated in Philadelphia with a banquet hosted by the Pennsylvania Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States.
Norriatown Pennsylvania grand jury returns a true bill against James A. Slemmer for firing the shot that killed Mrs Emma P Kaiser on October 28, 189d. The case centers on the fatal shooting in the town area and prompts a formal murder charge.
Pennsylvania pension notes list restoration and value related items with names Jones Greer Troy Bradford Hi and others. It outlines March dated entries from Washington noting pension actions and beneficiaries.
Washington March 9 The Senate passed a national defense bill in under ten minutes after its introduction by Senator Hale with 76 votes in the affirmative. Opposing talk surfaced from a Democratic senator who threatened to object unless expenditure details were clarified. Public galleries and corridors filled as the bill, authorizing about 50 million for defense, moved swiftly to passage and to the White House for the president’s signature.
The Russian battleships Sissol Veliky and Navarin of the Black Sea fleet have reached Hong Kong port. The Far East political tension fuels port population unease as observers assess potential implications.
Norristown P A March 9 The body of Mrs Kate Sherman of Port Kennedy was found today in the Schuylkill River opposite Norristown She had earlier attempted to murder her husband on June 2 and then disappeared. her husband escaped after she shot him twice and chased him for nearly a mile.
News notes sailings from New York in March listing ships including St. Paul bound for Southampton La Gascogne Havre Teutonic Liverpool Friesland Antwerp and Southampton. Lahn departed from Bremen to New York.
Unanimous action by a general and senator approves a large defense appropriation of 1,000,000 for national defense. The article notes the status of the American Spanish controversy and mentions other local items from Scranton Lackawanna County.
Senator McNulty met with Governor Black and other backers in Albany to discuss the 1901 New York City exposition. Mrs. Kate Woolsey offered a large Long Island tract opposite 16th street to help choose a site, and the governor voiced optimism about the project.
In the middle states and New England today clear to fair weather will prevail with light to fresh southeasterly to southerly winds and rising temperatures. Limited rain is possible near the lakes and western districts.
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