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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1898

Page

4

Orders At Midnight Ninth Among The Number

Troops move to Chickamauga by 9 a m for the First through Sixteenth regiments as courier letters and War Department orders trigger shifts toward Florida. Governor Hastings presides over a final large review of the Pennsylvania National Guard with General Gobin and others bidding farewell.

Teaniel TL Hastings Mt. Gretna Paxwon Ploridi Florida Pennsylvania National Guard Pottsville Gobin Hietings Commonwealth Pennseylvania National Church of Pennsylvania Snowden Wiley Overnor Hastings Metios Py Associated Press Mount Gretna Pennsylvanian National Guard Nrmy United States Tennsylvania Volunteers Harrisburg Dixie War Department Die Eta Sniwden Goblin Seall Schall Washabaugh Norman M. Smith Washington Alger Chickamiuga Tampa

Faithful Trial Brings Reward and Endorsements

A testimonial letter from Epping New Hampshire praising Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Olive Ointment describes a twenty year facial sore cured after using the products. The letter cites Mrs. E A Stores and Mr. Joseph Stokes as credible local figures who support the cure. J W Bennett of Lowell endorses the statements and vouches for the parties involved.

Epping N. UL Joseph Stokes U.S C. J. Hood & Co Lowell, Maag Boston Hood E. A. Stores N. H C. I. Hood & Co J. W. Bennett Lowell, Mass

Wanamaker Assails Machine in Pennsylvania Tour

In Easton and Mount Gretna Wanamaker rails at the Republican machine led by Harrisburg brokers. He accuses the party of misused funds and calls for reform while detailing alleged corruption and demanding accountability from leaders and candidates. He warns that internal party splits threaten the GOP’s unity and success.

Battleships and Cruisers Distinguished by Armor and Roles

The piece explains why ships are classified as battleships or cruisers, tracing from wooden-ship norms to ironclads and steam era vessels. It defines battleships as heavy armored, gun-dense hulls able to withstand main-fire, with cruisers as faster, lighter scouts armed for support. It describes armor layouts, deck protection, typical gun sizes, and speed ranges, identifying armored and protected cruisers and noting examples like New York, Brooklyn, Columbia, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and Olympia.

Yalu Binef New York Brooklyn Columbia Minneapolis Cincinnati Olympia

W A Fast Freight Train Wreck Near Bieber's Ferry

A Harrisburg to W A fast freight train on the Northern Central line wrecked near Bieber’s Ferry this afternoon. Fourteen wire loaded with grain and four merchandise cars were damaged. Traffic delayed about four hours. An unknown man attempting to steal a ride was killed.

Harrisburg Northern Central Railway Bieber

Regiments Leave For Tampa Via Trains

Regiments from Chickamauga National Park depart for Tampa. The Eighth and Twelfth United States infantry arrive by five trains of twelve arsenal to move each regiment. The First and Tenth cavalry will depart in the morning.

Hickamaunga Chickamauga National Park United Stazes Infantry Park Tampa Tenth Cavalry

Artillerymen Landed Report Denied by Semi Officials

A semi official note denied earlier reports that French artillerymen were landed at Havana by the mail steamer Lafayette. The note states France has not departed from loyal revirality and will not change its rules.

Marke Havana Lafayette France

Style and furnishings reflect the homeowner

A pondering piece on carpets and wall papers argues that home decor reveals character. It contrasts careless buyers with tasteful ones and suggests choosing dainty, harmonious designs by artistic creators.

Traveling Man Recital at 1647 Pittsburg Banquet

W A Lussen of Pittsburg recited verses at the third annual Called Commercial Travelers banquet held at the Goodlander hotel on April 15 1647. The poem extols traveling salesmen and imagines a world without them while praising their wit and impact on trade.

W. A. Lussen Pittsburg Goodlander Knight of the Grip

Bombardment Toll Reported in Porto Rico and Madrid

A May 1 bulletin from Porto Rico notes bombardment casualties including three soldiers killed and thirteen wounded, one civilian dead and thirty wounded. In Madrid firefights or bombardments caused additional casualties among military and civilians.

Madrid Porto Rico Enya

Premmier Bagasta Faces Cabinet Formation Troubles

Mirtrit on May 12 reports Premmier Bagasta struggles to form a new cabinet amid unrest from a rumor that bread supplies have run out in all local bakeries. The situation reflects broad public anxiety over essential goods and government stability.

Mirtrit Premmier Bagasta

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Chickamauga Daniel MM. Muastings Mr. Gretna May Mealtds Tiny Quartermaster’s Department Hagho Fel Leba Non Chicarpauga A.m J. Dwify Whehington Tam Mr. Stokes Jasmia Stokes Col. Bennett C. J. Mood & Co Lowell Mass Royal Wanamaker Hastinge Pennsylvania National Gard The Frank Moeder Easton Mr. Wanamaker Frank Reeder General Reeder Toto Herrisburg Republican Party Philadelphia Weert Chester Herder Elkins Quay Machine W. A. Stone Toronto Globe Armata Pennasylvania Woshington May Loretta Mc Oracken Liberty Tioga Suurgeon General Sternberg Cubs George M. Stertbers Man Losen Gillette Bros New Loan Office Washington Ave Court House UN la Boston Denters Pariora Newark Meatarket Adams Avenue Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Hichardson-Boynton's Ela Bow Washington Chemical CO Washitieion Myer Davidow Lackawanna Avenue
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