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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
1
Madrid and Washington clash over the Maine court of inquiry findings as Admiral Sicard guards the report to prevent leaks. Spain hints internal accident while the United States prepares for potential intervention and new naval measures.
Washington March 17 The Spanish minister met at the state department with Judge Day for about an hour. The talk was reserved with no new phase seen, but pacific assurances were discussed and a hopeful view was expressed. News of naval orders delaying ships from Key West was not yet known to the minister. The war department is near completing measures to place the army on a war footing for 101,000 men, signaling broad preparations.
London dispatch reports the United States buys the torpedo boat destroyer Amazonas from Dexford shipbuilder. Formal transfer is to occur at Gravesend with Lt Cmdr Colwell taking possession for the New York fleet as Admiral Sicard eyes command, while Puritan Miantonomoh Amphitrite monitor group prepares at Norfolk and Port Royal.
The Cuban junta led by President T Estrada Palma declares to the United States that Cubans reject autonomy, their motto remains independence or death, and they trust the United States will not help Spain subdue the insurgents.
In Washington on March 17 the House devoted the day to the post office appropriation bill under five minute rules. Debates centered on clerk hire at post offices and rural free delivery, with a raise for rural free delivery from 150,000 to 900,000 and a defeat of the clerk hire increase. In the Senate a Lincoln statue bill passed for Gettysburg cost 60,000 to be erected by a commission including the secretary of war the army commander the Pennsylvania governor and the Grand Army of the Republic commander.
Philadelphia reports the Red Crony society shipped 1.2% pounds of relief supplies aboard the steamer Kennett for Mintuntux in Cuba. Cargo includes clothing cornmeal beans condensed milk canned goods flour bread and medicine. A second shipment is planned for April 2.
Shipping notices list sailings and arrivals from New York on March 17 with vessels including Nomadic to Liverpool and Queenstown, Germanic to New York, Hotter dam to New York, Hremerhaven arrival of Havel to New York, Genoa arrival of Buale to New York, and Kins sailing to New York.
The Amazonas, recently provisioned for Brazil, is to be taken by the United States with a Brazilian crew marched ashore. The San Francisco’s executive officer will likely command the vessel, which will sail to the United States under sealed orders. Commander Willard H. Brownson arrived and denied public claims about his mission while other dispatches report Italy selling ships to Spain.
In a tense exchange of views both governments weigh naval moves as the United States expands a Hampton Roads squadron off Cuba with battleships and cruisers. Officials say the plan is defensive, not yielding to Spain, while awaiting final ship selections and broader strategic aims.
The Montgomery sails from Havana to Key West not as a Spain response but to keep the fleet in motion. The Fern returns with wrecking gear and sanitary concerns link sickness to long stays near Havana. Madrid faces pressure over autonomy and possible European sympathy to stall US recognition of independence, with Polo y Bernabe noted as a skilled diplomat.
A blaze at Farn Canfield’s lumber yard three miles east of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, consumed a large stock of timber. Fire crews from Williamsport answered the alarm but wind prevented saving any lumber. final loss estimate was not available at the time.
The former housekeeper of the late Paul Hawley of Kendall County says she is his widow and seeks removal of the estate administrator. She cites a marriage license and witnesses who swear to a Kenosha Wisconsin ceremony on July 21 1887, while the administrator asserts Hawley was at the Aurora races that day.
Fire damaged columns collapse suddenly at the Coliseum entrance in Chicago. Three workers KMRK Deker died and John Rice was fatally injured while others were slightly hurt during cleanup of the ruins.
The Superior court and Dauphin county court judges were hosted to a dinner in Harrisburg at the Hotel Russ by a leading member of the treator group.
Senator Proctor describes a Cuba where reconcentration orders cause starvation and misery in Havana's outskirts. He cites consuls and relief workers noting widespread death, disease, and displacement as civilians crowd huts and markets seeking food amid harsh military controls.
Lebanon Florida March 1 fire wiped out the home barn and great mill of Mayer and Bright at Derry Church a five story brick plant regarded as one of the finest in the region. Loss set at about 425000 with partial insurance. Fire suspected to be arson.
The morning paper blends weather outlooks with international notes including Spain and Cuba. It also features local items such as a new home for the Friendlies and editorial comment on public affairs.
Early morning blaze leveled a two story barn owned by Mrs. Patrick Donnelly at 620 Beech Street. Firefighters from The Century Neptunes and William Connell responded but water pressure was weak. Loss is estimated at 97000 with only about a quarter covered by insurance. incindiary origin suspected. The blaze claimed two candy wagons two carriages 125 barrels of flour six tons of hay three horses and other items. The fire was spotted by Miss Bessie Langan near Pennelly houses and an alarm was sent from box 48 at Heep street and Prospect avenue.
Lord Charles Beresford MP argues in London that an Anglo American alliance would promote peace and greatly expand trade. He says the pact would deter attacks on vulnerable interests and that the United States could become a first class naval power and free trade nation in a decade. He warns US entry into war would eventually succeed due to American patriotism.
Three bodies were recovered from the ruins of 215-221 Wabash Avenue as firefighters extended the search after a blaze that began yesterday. Victims include Charles A. Price and Henry B. Nelson of Olmstead Scientific Company and Mra M E Harris, with other missing linked to Sweet Wallach & Co and Olmstead employees.
The Republican county convention in Media Pennsylvania ended in harmony after two hours. Ex congressman John G Robinson chaired the meeting and ex senator Thomas Cooper won the endorsement for governor with 232 delegates to six for Meyer of Radnor one for Wanamaker two for Clayton and two for Store. The ticket lists Assemblymen Garvin Blies and Bald win with state delegates Darlington Bilis Hannum Kreeger McClure McDowell and Rogers.
Cleveland sports note reports a twenty round draw between Lavigne and Nehtwae in a rival boxing bout. Both fighters exchanged punches through tenement night in Cleveland.
General Blanes, at a banquet for Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo officers, toasted Spain’s banner and claimed Cuba would be defended to the end. American General Lee denied applying for a New York post, saying he would protect American interests in Cuba until recalled.
Five old Civil War monitors to be fitted for harbor defense at League Island. The Canoni ous Manopac and Lehigh deemed useless and will be moored out of service. The Nahant Jason Catekill Montauk and Manhattan will receive new decks and minor machinery repairs. Commandant Casey says they can defend torpedo fields or anchor in shallow water with their heavy guns. Ammunition for fifteen muskets ordered and staged at Fort Milftin magazines.
Admiral Bermeo wires the torpedo Motifla commander at the Canaries to not proceed to Havana. The directive halts the vessel's voyage and signals a strategic pause in naval operations near Cuba.
New York reports a clear and fair day across the middle states and New England with colder conditions. Cold northwesterly and westerly winds bring some cloudiness and possible showers later in the day.
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