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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
4
Washington May 20 News reports the Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiment among Keystone forces joining Camp Alger Virginia under General Graham and staff. Troops arrive with eight thousand more men expected. soldiers endure southern heat and rough travel while locals greet them with cheers.
A testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal tonic for those feeling not sick yet not well, claiming it aids debility with tonic, diuretic and alterative vegetable ingredients. The letter from Mrs Hunt describes personal improvement and invites others to try the remedy.
Testimonial from Ma G. Hon of West 1st Street, N. City, describing Hood's Sarsaparilla as invigorating for spring malaise and aiding family members from a corpulent man to two young girls with pimples. The narrator reports regular use for eight years and instructs others to try the medicine for malarial symptoms and blood-related issues.
Slat Correspondent reports the Thirteenth Army unit departs Camp Alger Virginia for field instruction at nearby camps. Weather interferes with trains and seating as First and Bernd battalions move under Lt Col Matton and Cole Courten. Rain and mud persist at Gretna, with nineteen days of rain out of twenty-two noted by Mr Wentherminn.
Three cavalry units headed to Washington amid high spirits. The drum corps played Girl I Left Behind Me while crowds from the Twelfth Regiment shouted Godspeed and Remember the Maine. Adjutant General Stewart and Colonel Kreps bade farewell. Lieutenant Reese Watkineg handled return baggage as the regiment departed. the ambulance went home and horses were sold to Parke and Duty.
Edward McConnell, suspected of killing Sing Lee the Chinese laundyman, appeared before Justice Jackson and was held for the grand jury. He claimed he was in Newark the night of the murder with two men. police dispute this. A revolver with a private dealer mark, possibly from McConnell, may have belonged to the victim. The murdered man’s son arrived to arrange removal to New York.
In Baltimore on May 20 thousands of women lined Pimlico Road to bid farewell as soldiers from the Fifth Regiment headed to Chicago. A storm of kisses and patriotic tributes greeted the troops while girls wore armbands and many rode in carriages decorated with flags. A federal writ of habeas corpus prevented release of W Mouleby Carter, 20, whose guardian Francis M. Carter could not prove guardianship, binding the youth to join the front.
Stock market commentary notes war effects differ from the Civil War with less fluctuation in values. It says renewed investments from Spain era could be unproductive if war prolongs and bankers may restrain lending regardless of demand. A negative surprise could push money rates higher quickly and trigger a six to ten point break if reverses occur.
The United States battleship Oregon halted at Barbadoes and Captain Clark reported the ship in good condition. He was ordered to proceed to Key West arriving Tuesday, with plans to move past the Windward and Leeward Islands toward St Thomas Porto Rico and Cuba to monitor the Spanish fleet.
War department reports indicate that by tomorrow night the city of Peking sailing from San Francisco will carry more than 1 000 troops and supplies toward Manila. Following Peking will be City of Sydney and Australia, to be turned over tomorrow for landing to reinforce Admiral Dewey. Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn has chartered Zenlandia to transport 600 men, aiding the Pacific relief effort.
Washington reports that thousands of volunteers have been mustered into the U S army. From now until the total quota is reached the work will proceed slowly with many states delaying. If the quota is not met by early next week, calls from delinquent states may be canceled and volunteers drawn from other states.
The Arkadia arrived from New York to Porto Rico and San Juan after the bombardment by Rear Admiral Salmonen’s fleet. Captain Lloyd said fifteen to twenty Svarilards were killed and about sixty wounded. several houses and one fort were damaged and two guns were dismounted. The steamer reported Spanish war vessels sighted off Aquin Saiy on May 14, including one battleship three cruisers and four destroyers with supply ships.
In Philipsburg New Zealand on May 20 the 18 year old wife of David J Jones was found dead in her home with an empty vial near her body indicating suicide. She leaves an infant and no clear motive is known. In Newark May 2 a body possibly Charles H Robe missing from Bayonne was found in Fairmount Cemetery with a vial beside him, suggesting death by suicide.
London reports Emperor William remains silent on forming a European coalition against Anglo Saxons. commentary notes possible moves by Spain and France. If Spanish ambassador Leon y Castillo returns, sovereignty experts predict Gazetted appointment of foreign minister Guderro y Aguera.
London May 20 It is virtually decided that Mr Gravistone's remains shall be interred in Westminster Abbey. The family does not oppose the nation's wish. Mrs Gladstone's only objection is to be buried in the same grave as her husband, and it is rumored arrangements are under consideration to honor this sentiment while allowing burial in the abbey.
In Wilmington Delaware Senator Jay arrived from Washington and lawyers for Colonel Cooper met with James Loyd his bondsman and Framlelit Temple to decide a plan of action. The defense hopes for a light sentence and no new trip tomorrow as Cooper spent the day at Ley Cc, Prd's home after being released on parole.
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