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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
1
A Vienna dispatch reports high circles see Spain moving toward a grave crisis while assurances say the queen regent and the king will likely leave Spain unharmed when safe to do so.
London reports from the Vienna bureau that the Spanish queen regent again urged Emperor Francis Joseph to influence European powers toward intervention. Count Goluchowski sent a note to the powers on the matter amid Spain’s war backdrop, while Murcia’s mob attacked telegraph lines, the town hall, the law courts, and released prisoners, disrupting rail and commerce. Six thousand striking miners aimed at Carthagena but were repelled by troops.
Rioters release prisoners amid continuing disorders in Madrid as clashes flare in several districts on May 6. Police report injuries and scattered demonstrations across multiple neighborhoods with no immediate resolution.
The French mail steamer Lafayette, captured by the gunboat Annapolis amid suspicions of blockade running, was ordered released and sent to Havana under escort. Officials claim a mistake sparked the affair and no protest is planned. the cargo and passengers included many Spaniards, with 100 aboard suggesting possible insurrectionary intent.
Report from New York May 6 says the pope sent a telegraphic message to the queen regent of Spain urging an immediate appeal to European powers for mediation in the war with America. The pope is said to promise support from himself and the powers to achieve an honorable resolution.
Lisbon reports a U S protest after dispatches of munitions and provisions on April 2, sent to the British squadron off St Vincent and Cape Verde, amid war between Britain and the United States and threatening naval actions.
The Stenner Crete and officers Coban Cameonigng and Roy West arrived from Tampa to join Commodore Watson in Havana blockading operations. General Shafter is reported to be designated to command the army, with Colonel Lawton as his star, as the situation unfolds.
A Paris dispatch reports worsening sentiment toward the United States after Lafayette related tensions. The US embassy in London is under heightened police protection to avert peaceful demonstrations.
The Copenhagen correspondent to the Daily Mail reports Spain will protest to the powers regarding the invasion of international law linked to America’s failure to enforce the Cuban blockade. The note cites Baron Wedel Jarlberg, the Scandinavian minister in Madrid, as the source.
In Madrid May 6 Minister Moret sharply defended autonomy for Cuba and urged unity to shield the crown from blame for policy. He said autonomy improved conditions and aided Spain’s war effort, insisting the burden rests on all and the throne must not be faulted. He admitted unpreparedness but pledged a strong naval build-up.
The readable fragments reference New York and a Dr Samuel Bhir with unclear context or dates. Additional details are obscured, leaving only partial names and locations.
The report notes Brocktyn receiving intelligence from South Africa. His brother Willem, a long-time mining interests figure, had been murdered by natives in Kaffir territory where he ran a store. Local authorities investigate the cold blooded killing.
Washington May 6 The senate passed a war measure increasing army surgeons to fifteen and authorizing the secretary of war to hire contract surgeons as needed. Consideration for postal facilities at military posts was deferred until Monday. Most the session centered on an amendment to the postoffice appropriation reducing railroad compensation for Mafia transport by 2 percent. the house did not convene today, adjourned until Monday.
May 6 at Old Point Comfort a fleet led by Commodore Schley gathers near the Brooklyn as Minneapolis reaches port. The New Orleans is due soon to join, with fuelers and coalers to complete a strong wing squadron ready for operations.
Fragmentary list references places and people such as Bradford Lackawanna Redford Ash Ley Swans Sterling D. But Cary Waterton Lugerne and amounts from ten to seventeen dollars. No coherent event or narrative is discernible though names and locations appear.
New York report says May Unterrechter confessed to stealing 100 forints from his aunt in the Austrian Tyrol. He fled to the Fulda city Wednesday and surrendered $20,000 of the money. He was sent aboard the Fulda today to be repatriated to the park there.
May and a crowd gathered at the National Athletic Club to witness the bout between Thomas Ahatkey and James Jeffries. Jeffries received the decision after twenty rounds.
Washington reports no French demand followed the seizure of the Lafayette. The ship was released immediately after the captain reached the state department, per navy orders issued before seizure. An April embassy inquiry on potential landings and personnel was considered, leading to courtesy-driven compliance. The French government influenced the outcome indirectly through nav y and diplomatic channels.
Reports from Hong Kong and London suggest American ships including Hugh McCulloch and others may be overdue or returning to Manila after a naval engagement. Dispatches claim Commodore Dewey’s squadron victory reached Manila while German embassy officials hear of Cavite landing.
Corpol Anthony Cleary was killed today after arresting a robbery suspect Dennis Hurrell a Black man opened fire killing Officer Trimp during the pursuit A mob surrounded Hurrell and finally shot him as he attempted to flee The day's events left the city in tremendous excitement with both officers dead and the suspect killed.
Steamer reports from the Canary Islands say the American consul at Las Palmas left abruptly with harbor plans. About 12,000 Spanish troops are in Gran Canaria. Authorities are advancing fortifications and seeking revenue, with British property allegedly taken without compensation.
Joe Jeee Johnson in the equity court granted Catherine McAuliffe a decree of absolute divorce from Jack McAuliffe a former lightweight champion. McAuliffe did not defend the suit and the action was brought on statutory grounds.
Madrid reports a rise in Spain’s heating debt for April as LycH and Soposetis announce the month’s increase, detailing the new balance and contributing factors.
Rioters free prisoners by smashing jails at Murcia. Spain’s floating debt rises by 12,244,391 pesetas. Government blocks coal exports. German embassy officials say the American Commodore landed at Cavite. Vermont votes seven dollars a month for service members. French liner Lafayette released after blockade seizure in Havana.
Washington diary notes another day of silence from Connie Dewey and naval officials after a Manila cable breach. Rumors of restored communications prove unfounded as officials await decisive moves by Commodore Dewey and seek updates from Consul Wildman in Hong Kong amid European cables. The report outlines neutral stance and possible nonintervention by Britain France Germany and others as events unfold.
A garbled morning page lists various items including telegraph news on Nile ties and Admiral Dewey, local strikes at mines, civil and religious notes, editorial content, and civic standards abroad. It mentions a court discharge and impending Sunday lessons amid general unrest and patriotic verse.
Harrisburg May commissions for Pennsylvania National Guard officers to be mustered into United States service were prepared at the state department and sent to Camp Hastings. One hundred thirty captains and the same number of first and second lieutenants will receive parchment lists showing name, residence, company and regiment. General orders at Newport Grove headquarters approve pay rolls and daily roll call abstracts as officers and men enter US service after medical exams, with returns to home rendezvous and state property retained for state use.
The United States government orders 2,000,000 rations from Chicago to be shipped to Chattanooga. Major Smith and Diemen oversee rapid dispatch of bacon, hard bread, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar totaling about 1.4 million pounds.
A ceremonial reception is prepared in New York for the Spanish fleet expected to reach Porto Rico. The harbor at Fay Juan is described with noncombatant ships and Cape Verde anchorage, while merchants fear bombardment by the American Navy.
A Vermont legislative report shows aides voting a seven dollar monthly aid for soldiers and sailors. The act directs issuance of funds to veterans and outlines administration by state officers.
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania shows rain on Saturday followed by clearing and colder conditions. Sunday brings fair skies and warmer temperatures. Northeasterly winds shift to northwesterly. western Pennsylvania may see snow with a return to fair weather. Brisk northwesterly winds expected Sunday.
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