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Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

19 May 1898

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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1898

Page

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Italians Arrested on Suspicion of Poisoning Water

At Gretna Park reservoir two Italians were taken into custody after patrols saw them throw packages into the water. A Thirteenth Regiment guard was ordered out, but no poison was found in the water. The prisoners await a thorough investigation as regimental movements to Washington and other posts continue amid war department pressure.

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WAR Department Washington DP. J. Davies Daniel H. Hastings Mt. Gretna Pao Gretna Park Reservoir Parke Coursen Corbin Chickamauga Manila Cournen Pelok Falls Church Hawking Tenth Gleneral Merritt Pennsylvania San Francisco Pompton N. J John M. Farlan Company A Sixth Regiment Washingon D. J. Davis Frank J. Magee Wrightsville Alex. L. Hawkins Alfred E. Hunt Pittsburg T. J. Durty National Guard Mattes N. P Commonwealth United States United States Army Thirteenth Friends of Lusernites Byron Gretna United States Service Harrisburg Selah W. Corwin Arthur Foote W. ©. Lathrope Jake Korver Merriman F. L. Hitchcock Scranton Captain Stillwell F. W. Stillwell George Schult, Jr Petersburg Edward Cawley James Forkin Blake Honesdale Harry Brown Academy of Minish John J. Schaefer Walter L. Finn Fred Watrous J. Co. Harrington Thomas Blair Star John Stanton Cook Frank Singleton Moses Leo Murphy T. J. Dutty
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Gossip of the Camp Quieted After Mass Departures

May 14 dispatch notes the Third brigade nearly dismantled and the Fourth and other units shrinking as the once mighty division fades. The camp spaces grow empty signaling the dissolution of a storied U S troop formation and the passing of many veterans.

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Daniel H. Hastings Mt. Gretna Old Guard United States
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Cyclone in Iowa Leaves Town in Shambles

A May cyclone ripped through Preston Iowa causing extensive damage and killing several residents. Reports name Charles Foy his wife and three children among the dead. Others missing include William O Meara and Mike Hines with fatalities also reported in nearby towns.

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Dubuque Preston la Thin Charles Foy William O'Meara Quigley Mike Hines Charlotte
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Hivana's Food Supply Secured Across Regions

Madrid reports an official dispatch from Mavensaya announcing that the food supply is secured for a young Ame Veasele. Provisions are arriving from all parts including the United States to support her.

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Madrid Mavensaya Jong Ame Veasele United States
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Rubber tariff ruling defines milled rubber items

Assistant Secretary Howell ruled that milled rubber in strips and buttons constitutes crude rubber under the new tariff law. The decision expands the scope of taxable rubber products and clarifies how the tariff applies to processed forms.

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Uaty Washington Howell
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Troops to Enter Cuba At Once War Relief Drives Latest Plan

Washington reports on May 18 say the administration moved to invade Cuba without delay. The president demands rapid relief for the starving and aims to deploy 60,000 to 75,000 more troops soon, with 10 000 likely to be black volunteers.

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Cuba Washington Sampson Schley'a United States Lee War Department Department Congresa
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Pension issued to listed Pennsylvania servicemen and relatives

Waehlington reports pensions issued in Pennsylvania with amounts noted. Urig inal Samuel 8 Cobb Wilkee Marre receive $4. Restoration and increase for William H Crane of Athens Bradford also $4.

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Waehlington Pennsylvania Samuel 8. Cobb Wilkee Marre William H. Crane Athens Bradford
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