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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
1
A dramatically fought assault near Manila endures as Philippine insurgents and U S troops clash. Rebels hold until U S artillery arrives, then retreat. Pennsylvania Regiment captures 40 prisoners. Several American casualties and officers reported in the engagement with Aguinaldo’s forces.
Washington reports a three day fighting phase north of Manila with Aguinaldo's forces retreating toward Marilao as American troops pursue. Descriptions note bridges burned and communications disrupted while officials assess the shifting momentum and potential encirclement of insurgent forces.
General Otis reports capture of thirteen ships in wartime action at Wordington Mant following a telegram received by the war office. Details on vessels and dates are sparse in the excerpt.
Fragmentary passage reports Adjutant General notes provisional troop movements and conditions in the Philippines and nearby locations. The garbled text references March dates and transfers to zones such as Zamborne and Palare, with mentions of payments and Bible fonts. No clear outcomes or actions identified.
President McKinley and party leave Thomasville toward Washington with Mrs McKinley and Vice President Hobart aboard the special train crowds of about two thousand gather to bid farewell at the station Miss Ruth Hanna drives the president to the platform where he thanks locals for their hospitality and wishes a fond farewell as the train departs
In Trenton March 2 Chancellor Mewthienterbeen annulled the marriage of Rachel F Peele of Jersey City and George Fisher on grounds of no verbal marriage and that a ceremony occurred. The case marks a novel point of law and follows prior plans by Fisher to travel to Mexico.
The transport Crook arrived in New York with about 600 U.S. soldiers killed during the campaign. Identified bodies will go to relatives. unidentified remains go to Arlington Cemetery. The ship, returning from Porto Rico and Cuba, undertook the removal at government expense and plans to return to Santiago for the rest of the 400 bodies.
James Purns telegraph operator at Spring Creek saw two men breaking into the Philadelphia and Erie station early this morning. He raised the alarm and bystanders surrounded the area. William McKilrick fired a shotgun and wounded one robber who fled. the wounded man refuses to identify himself.
A notable meeting at the Cameron Methodist Episcopal Church outlined support for education. A generous pledge of fifty thousand dollars was made for the American royalty project and seven thousand two hundred dollars for Wesleyan College at Cameron, highlighting ongoing educational efforts.
Pillebjphin Mare Getharles of Chipley reports General Treighweent has tendered resignation to assume seat Magi. Bihay confirms.
A man named My Reding was injured when a motor vehicle collided with a tramcar near Poltodorpila and Reading. The accident occurred today and left the victim with serious injuries.
E G Swift vice president of Swift Packing Co testified at Washington hearings on beef supplied to the army during the Spanish War. He described terms of the contract with General Eagan, noted aims to keep beef fresh with refrigeration, and discussed delivery points and 72 hour supply rules. Witnesses discussed who drafted the contract and implications for export beef markets.
After hearing Mr. Barry, the court at SCC held a brief executive session and then adjourned until tomorrow, signaling continued proceedings and scheduling.
W H Harvey resigns as general manager of the Democratic national committee Ways and Means. Sam B Cook of Missouri appointed to replace him and has overseen the office recently. Harvey cites policy disagreements and a wish to pursue more businesslike, aggressive action. William J Bryan comments on Cook and the shift toward bimetallic support.
Weather indications call for rain today. In national news the army advances in the Philippines. Local items include Scranton suburban news and court proceedings with various notices and editorials.
Fire at the Armour Coal Mail and Felt company building on Twenty second street and James avenue injures four people and causes about 2 0 million dollars in damage. Harry Steele James Kuda Paul Resemier and Harry Lee are among the injured with burns and broken bones while forty workers narrowly escape as flames spread quickly. Insurance covers the loss.
Walter A Farrabee shot William S Arbuckle in the hip in front of the Chopen on hotel in Memphis. Both men known in business circles, armed and drawn. a bystander intervened and disarmed them. Farrabee arrested after the incident linked to alleged domestic matters and a recent divorce.
Warren F. Le land reports Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Association will bury unidentified Windsor hotel fire victims in Tarrytown. Funerals likely Wednesday at Church of the Heavenly Rest New York Central will transport bodies free to Tarrytown for interment near the tomb of Washington Irving.
General Bow Plager, previously critically ill at Old Point, shows improvement and is deemed on the road to recovery by his physicians. Sverenats Long and Commodore Higgin have arrived from Washington and will sail to the Norfolk navy yard aboard the Dolphin, now at Hampton Roads.
A Toledo man was arrested after being caught stealing funds from a Molla and was identified as a long time local figure linked to religious leadership. Investigators report the suspect used marked notes to obtain money from the Toledo office, with the case unfolding today.
A March 27 broadcast from the house features Governor Rouevelt voicing opposition to a proposed measure. He argues the bill is ill-conceived and urges focus on real duties, asserting the subject should be treated with caution and not misused.
Washington reports the death of Major Jimes Al Moltland who endured long distance service and died after a life shot at Wimbledon. Also noted is the passing of Bishop Peter Lugman at St Vincent's asylum for the insane at age 79 after twenty nine years of residence there.
March 2. A large gathering of Quay supporters is set for Wednesday at the executive mansion to decide the senatorial contest. Quay reports illness and declines travel, leaving his candidacy to his allies. Magee and followers are expected to break from Quay, while Anti Quay Republicans plan to rally tomorrow or Wednesday to show strength amid rumors of shifting alliances.
Missouri Representative Dalzell charges lobby influence during debate on a bill to cut passenger rates from four to twenty cents per mile. He brandishes a mileage book he claims shows railroad influence and accuses opponents of failing to regulate fares.
Lancaster obituary notes the death yesterday of a longtime state legislator and Columbia resident. The man was a member of the Smith & Chayhill firm and faced a prior conviction tied to a long scandal, which drew public focus at the time.
A Pittsburgh agent named M. ballet arrives in Hazleton and seeks to hire several trained men and stations to work in the bituminous coal fields of Pennsylvania amid a threatened strike over descent transport terms. He claims to represent multiple bituminous operators and promises free transportation to workers who accept his terms.
Willow A Brady manager of Kid Microw informs Tom O Rourke manager of Ton Sharkey that the Sharkey Mierov bout will be deferred due to Mierov injury. Brady plans to gain weight before facing Bailar as Hoynski Meioy tests form for a potential rematch.
New York dispatch reports the first train under the new schedule on the New York Central line arrived at Malom four minutes late. The Verneyivania route train, which departed Chilenge yesterday morning, reached its destination about forty minutes behind schedule.
Harrisburg March 2 ERIN A von ran a Senate page fell down an elevator shaft in the Senate building. He sustained serious injuries with fears of a fractured skull. Verniiron, 18, is identified as the elevator service helper involved.
Youngstown reports a welterweight boxing match tonight between Matty Matthews of New York and Tommy Aron of Philadelphia. The bout drew attention after announcements and crowd reactions with several knockdowns noted during the event.
New York officials confirm three additional fatalities from the Win tor hotel blaze. Investigators identify seven victims so far as the disaster draws national attention. Rescue crews continue searching for missing guests amid ongoing inquiries into the fire’s cause.
In New York on March 77, Dave Hullivan of Porton and Joe Bernstein of the city fought to a twenty five round draw at a Greenwood Athletic event held near Brooklyn, with the crowd noting a capehwelpsite venue.
A fragment from a Virginia page notes early signs of spring in March with mentions of counties and local landmarks. The text lists several place names and incomplete words, suggesting a regional weather or seasonal update rather than a full report.
A six-man gang robbed the Carbondale Traction power station in Mayfield. One killer, two fatally wounded, three captured. two fled into the woods. Leach and Miller halted the robbers at Ararat Summit with rifles and revolver fire, three dead, two captured and one wounded fleeing toward Ararat. Police chase continued toward Susquehanna. cash seized and disposed.
The forecast notes rain and increasing coastal winds. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a Tuesday weather update for the Woelittngton area with windy and rainy conditions.
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