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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1898
Page
1
Washington dispatch outlines steps after the Maine court inquiry report. The president will present findings to Congress with a message to Ireland and the Spanish government notified. Army and Navy preparations continue on a large scale as battleships and torpedo destroyers are funded.
Washington reports near completion of river defenses for the capital. Sheridan Point battery above Mount Vernon joins Fort Washington’s fortifications with Battery K of the Fourth Artillery mounting guns. A Fort Washington garrison of sixty five men under Captain Howe supports the ring of harborside defenses near Baltimore.
Judge Advocate Marix arrived with official documents carried by an armed orderly. Rear Admiral Ricard and Commander Weath reviewed the papers, believed to be the full Maine disaster court of inquiry findings. If confirmed, the report will go to Washington tomorrow with Marix.
In Pineville Kentucky, a daytime quarrel at a neighbor’s home sparked a gunfight on Puockett's creek in Harlan County. Thad Snellings Josiah Leroy and Wes Taylor were killed, while two others were wounded by stray bullets. The conflict stems from an old grudge between the Snellings and Taylor families.
In Washington on March 21 the senate debated Cuba amid a light first-week session. Members predicted possible intervention or recognition of independence, citing Maine court findings. Secretary Long announced ships Amazonas renamed New Orleans and Abreevals renamed Albany, with voyage plans to Hampton Roads. Representative Wheeler proposed a joint committee to study Cuba Spain relations and advise Congress on action and reporting.
In New York on March 21 Bishop J M Walden urged autonomy for Cuba to avoid war. He argued Cuba could self govern under Spain responsibility and praised President McKinley while warning war harms prosperity. He noted war talk already affects outlook and stressed practical, not ideal, solutions.
The navy advertises enlistment for men as ships Columbia and Minneapolis are commissioned and Amagonas and Mayflower demand grows. General Graham assumes command of the gulf department with Atlanta as headquarters and artillery troop transfers planned for fortifications. General Greeley reports electric post communications for New York fortifications to begin this week.
Dr. George Powell of La Crosse cabled acceptance to the Madrid挑lenge against Baron El cardo for Senator Mason of Illinois. Powell vows typical American principles and accepts the pistol duel with the forty four, promising others will follow if needed, in a fiery reply defending U.S. patriotism and countering Havana Bay grievances.
Concord editorial reports Senator Chandler forecasting the president will move to aid Cuba with food medicine and clothing. The plan seeks Spain's approval or will be carried by American ships. The piece urges national support to honor McKinley as Lincoln is revered by the colored race in America.
Colebrook furnace No. 2, the last local unit controlled by Lackawanna Coal and Iron Co of Borton, began blast today in Lebanon. It marks the sixth blast since January 1. F L Grammar of Beranton will manage the furnace, employing a large workforce.
Captain William P. Duvall of the fifth artillery reports to the war department for temporary duty in the offices of the secretary of war and the army’s major general. The Fort Monroe artillery instructor has been promoted amid artillery regiment expansions and is widely regarded as an artillery expert.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on March 21 the murder trial of James A Clemmer for the 1806 killing of Mrs Emma Kaiser was halted before jurors were chosen. Judge Weand granted a defense motion to quash the panel over alleged irregular jury drawing by Troy and McDowell and set the trial for the June term.
At West Point on March 2 Robert F Roth of Pennsylvania among fourth class cadets examined and found deficient was discharged from the academy.
Danville Pennsylvania March 21 Bishop Andrews opened the Methodist Episcopal conference with devotional by Dy A R Miller. Juniata district reports show 1370 more members and 7 new churches, 139 Sunday schools and 122 Epworth leagues, plus $156 more in missionary funds. Williamsport district reports seven new churches and $373 more in missionary collections. Total paid for the new church is $16,000.
A Philadelphia executive committee formed to back Dr. Swallow for Pennsylvania governor adopts a statement urging an independent nomination. Charles Richardson chairs, Herbert Welsh serves as secretary treasurer, with plans to consult Swallow in Harrisburg and seek public support.
Peter F. Smith, Twenty-ninth ward Republican, who faced a bribery accusation tied to the Schuylkill Water bill, surrendered to District Attorney Graham and posted 10000 bail for a Wednesday hearing before Judges Gregg and Gordon.
Information reached the war department that Alaska’s rowdy element has harassed Bennett's road over White Pass, placing the country in terror. General Merriam in Vancouver was ordered to deploy infantry at Skaguay to protect persons and property regardless of cost.
Henry Brown of Trenton suffered a likely fatal injury after a fifth round jaw blow from opponent Jack Smith at the Palace Sporting Club. Brown limped through six rounds before hospital evaluation showed serious condition. referee Sim C. Austin and Smith were arrested. The main event, Joe Calin versus Jimmy Doyle, ended in a draw after a vigorous fight.
The Supreme Court announced decisions including Fletcher v Berantan Traction Co and Hittenbender v Hittenbender. Both involve Lackawanna term cases with judgments affirmed or appeals dismissed at appellants costs.
Granville W. Smith, aged prominent Catholic layman from Amertes, Ky., dies today. He founded and served as president of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America and was long associated with the Catholic Knights of America.
Kingston Jamaica March 2 The United States cruiser Cincinnati arrived this morning at Port Antonio from Barbados and the United States gunboats Wilmington and Sardine reached the same port afterwards from St Lucia The three warships are coaling.
The morning bulletin notes rain and warmer trends while outlining the president and Congress stance on the Spanish controversy. It reports relief for Maine survivors, records a Kentucky shooting affray, and mentions a permanent organization tied to the Swallowitee event.
The Hale house, a three story boarding and lodging building housing 300 Anaconda copper mine workers, burned completely. Rescue crews pulled others from windows and ladders, with about twenty five dead and many injured. damages estimated at 20000 dollars.
Fleury Hemple, 24, of Fostoria Ohio, travels to Chicago to claim a $20000 inheritance after receiving a letter and a 1000 mark check from his bachelor uncle who died in Hamburg Germany. He has lived in a Bradner shanty for five years supporting his mother who works nearby.
Within three weeks San Francisco will be a heavily fortified harbor with a wartime fleet. Monitors Monterey and Monadnock arrive from the south, Baltimore sails from Honolulu, three torpedo boats head from Puget Sound, and cruisers Charleston Philadelphia and the gunboat Yorktown prepare at Mare Island for service.
The Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal conference at Cheater Pa voted 159 to 6 for the Rock River resolution granting the laity equal representation with clergy in the general conference. Only Rev Dr Neely opposed. Dr Roads and Rev A G Kynett spoke for the measure.
Officials of the Duchy of Brunswick report finding trichinae in several packages of American meat and ask the hundesrath to issue a decree prohibiting further importation of American meat.
The Superior court delivered opinions this afternoon affirming several appeals. Hayes estate, Kirby v Coulbaugh, Evans estate, and Barren v Lackawanna County all upheld.
March 21 report from Washington notes new pensions for Pennsylvania residents. Increase to Job A. Knabb of Franklin Forks, Susquehanna County from 19 to 14 dollars and a reissue for Mary Durling of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County.
The House paused the relief bill for Maine disaster survivors, authorizing a year's sea pay for survivors and heirs while debating whether to grant annual pay outright. Mr. Cousins of Iowa delivered a tribute to the dead, deflecting an earlier controversy over Samoa disaster reimbursements. The day also covered John Roach’s claim for $321,000 with no action.
Washington March 21 The house committee on naval affairs completed the naval appropriation bill and will report it to the house tomorrow The bill totals roughly 56 to 37 million dollars with about 5 million for this year’s work on three new battleships six torpedo boats and six others A conference was held on Tortugas harbor fortifications to cost about 1 million and take two years prompting caution before initiating the project The naval and army reorganization discussions continued with minor wording changes and further investigation planned by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and engineers
Philadelphia March 21 President Chas De Garino of Swarthmore College resigns to accept a chair in the pedagogical department at Cornell University. Prof William W Birdeall of Friends Control School is named to fill the vacancy.
The body of Francis Turenio of Shamokin was found March 21 across the Northern Central railroad tracks beneath the trolley bridge. He had two deep facial wounds and investigators suspect he was pushed from the bridge.
Steamship movements show arrivals at New York from Antwerp Genoa Naples and Genoa and departures to Naples Genoa and Southampton. Vessels Friedrich der Grosse Werra and others listed with destinations to Naples Genoa and Genoa.
In New York and the middle states, today is partly cloudy to cloudy and warmer with fresh variable winds mostly easterly to southerly. Expect rain and possible dangerous coastal winds. Wednesday across these sections, cloudy and warmer with rain and strong east winds on the coast, followed by snow and gales in northern districts.
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