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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
1
A circulating rumor from Cape Haytien May 25 claims the Spanish Cape Verde squadron under Admiral Cervera, believed at Santiago de Cuba, has moved to Cienfuegos. The report cannot be confirmed.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror finished coaling from the Alicante and, after this a.m. left Fort de France heading northwest. Report says she joins the Spanish fleet. Fishermen sighted three men of war off the island’s northwest point.
A published dispatch reports Admiral Cervera’s squadron entering Santiago de Cuba harbor. At 8:00 am May 19 Infanta Maria Teresa bore his flag, soon followed by Viscaya Almirante Oquendo Cristobal Colon and torpedo destroyer Pluton, with Furor arriving shortly after.
Madrid reports Havana dispatches that American forces mass near Guantanamo and Santiago as squadrons prepare to attack Cervera.
Bay area dispatch reports the City of Pekin and City of Sydney carrying nearly 250 troops plus ammunition and stores for Admiral Dewey as the first American force sails for the Philippines. Brigadier General Anderson signaled departure from Australia and crowds cheered as transports left San Francisco for Manila, Honolulu, and beyond.
The battleship Oregon, with the Mariette and Buffalo, reached the area last night and anchored offshore. Lieutenant A. R. Davis came ashore with mail and telegrams, noting a tense voyage after Bahia and that Captain Clark kept the squadron in readiness. The Oregon departed at 4 this morning, destination unknown.
Advices from the Grand Canaries dated May 1 report three Spanish torpedo boats in local waters. One vessel had damaged engines but repairs were completed. Cadia detentions attributed to incorrect projectiles, while fortification and troop drilling proceed vigorously.
May 2 at Chickamauga National Park featuring three brigades of General Wileen's army corps staged a seven hour mock battle. After extended maneuvers General A Burt faced pursuit by rivals General Compton and Hulings. A serious casualty befell Lieutenant Hatty of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania.
Company C of the First Ohio regiment ordered Lieutenant Batty to surrender. He refused and led a bayonet charge. A nearby Ohio soldier fired, striking Batty in the face and neck and causing severe injuries to both eyes. Bloodshed was averted by calm officer conduct.
On board the Wanda off Havana May 2 the fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson moves eastward as blue and white jackets swarm the decks. The dispatch frames a high tension chase of Cervera toward Santiago with Oregon likely to join Sampson’s squadron.
Residents of Santiago filled the bay shores and streets for a gala display after San Fernando ships returned to port. Admiral Cervera and officers spoke at the casino while the archbishop urged loyalty as the Spanish flag must fly over the capital amid fireworks and songs. Five ships remained in front of the port as reports say Beagle was tasked to cut the cabbry. The dispatch from Madrid notes the countess of Paris and Princesses Laulee and Isabelle arriving in Madrid.
Adjutant General Corbin announces 150 of 125000 volunteers exiled by the president four weeks ago have been mustered into U S service. Regiments parade in the first call, and by week’s end they are expected in permanent camp.
New York reports Tom O Rourke matched McCoy and Choyneki for a two round bout at Lenox Athletic Club for a 1.00 purse to be held June 27. He also matched Maher and Goddard for a six round contest at the same club for a 5 000 purse on July.
A Daily Mail despatch reports the Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Joseph I has reached Gibraltar and will sail Friday for Cuba with the armored trainer Mororia Theresa.
Gustave Hock of Havana seeks permission to press through the blockade but is refused by Secretary Long. The blockade continues to hinder his shipments and plans.
Madrid reports semi official assurances that Spain will not act unfriendly toward Britain while warned such an alliance would force protective measures. Sagasta defends unity among ministers as strains surface over finance and public works.
Philadelphia May 2 reports Josiah Hicks in Somerset County amid a crowded campaign. Hicks declares he will win and attacks Wanamaker backed rivals while detailing a local nomination fight. He plans to visit Scalp Level and a coal town before returning to Washington.
The government has purchased the collier Peter Jébeen now in port. The vessel loaded with several thousand tons of coal will stay in her hold and be available for troops to quarter aboard. She is expected to tow the coast defense vessel Monterey from Honolulu to Manila.
The dispatch notes multiple World War era items with Lt. Sombal arrested in Spain, ships at Tampa Bay and Grad Carriage, Philippine relief missions, and President McKinley resisting additional volunteer calls. The Cape Verde fleet heads toward a theater action, while the Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania volunteers arrive in San Francisco to cheers.
A courier from Brigadier General Rafael de Cardonay arrives reporting no break in coastal interior communications. Cardenas is moving 20 men daily into Havana province where insurgents number about 4,000 well mounted and armed. Spaniards mass troops on the lines and hesitate offensive actions against the Cubans while insurgents await forage and a joint push with the United States army against Spain.
The general committee completes plans for Williamsport Dickinson Seminarys semi centennial jubilee to run June 14 15 with a trinquet. Speakers include Bishop Bowman Vincent Gray Reed Rhone Furlet Opp May Taneyhill and McCormick. President McKinley may attend if possible.
Washington May 3. In the Senate Mr Allison of Iowa pushed for a Saturday floor vote on the war revenue bill. Senator Teller of Colorado objected while Senator Daniel of Virginia argued delay to seek amendments. Other speeches by Stewart Allen and Caffery preceded passage of the pension deficiency appropriation, near nine million dollars.
Atlanta reports Lieutenant Colonel William H Hall states Spanish POWs in the United States are well treated. Ten officers are confined in two large rooms with a separate mess and regular rations. Ordinary prisoners receive meals thrice daily and letters are read by officials before mailing.
Senator Proctor introduces a bill to authorize citizen volunteer units to serve in the current war and accept services from state organizations and independent volunteers. State unit officers would be appointed by governors, and independent troops by the president.
In Blewarta town Colebrook New Hampshire Benjamin Young shot and killed Ira A Reed after Reed threatened to kill the family following alleged brutal treatment of Reed’s wife. Reed had returned to her father’s house when Young encountered him and fired.
The president issued a proclamation for 16 000 more volunteers forming a second reserve to be drilled and organized into army corps divisions and regiments. The move aims to assemble a large force with governors appointing company officers while generals oversee brigades and divisions.
A desultory dispatch from Boston reports U S naval movement near Havana and Cuba harbor defenses. It notes orders from Washington and mentions Rear Admiral Myatt as he arrives from Port Antonio with war declarations against Spain and assessment of Cuban harbor forts and vessels.
Trvadling Pennsylvania May 1 The Carpenter Btoel company received a government contract for shells and projectiles along with similar orders to the Mrath Sterling company of Petersbarryg and the Midvale ionggiitin near Philadelphia. Large shipments will be sent in coming days to Munni and the flecia regions for Ciihan waters.
A mangled 1900s style dispatch reports a man ordered aboard the steamer Fanomea connected to the Spanish fleet, intended for the naval attaché of the Borantah legation in Washington.
An explosion at a Crechel-Mequery mine in May killed thirteen miners. rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause and assess safety failures.
Nationwide headlines report troop calls for Dewey Ball at Lapeat and Aggie alliance talks. Papers note Cuban invasion plans and local memorial day observances. Reports include mood in Cape Verde and Scranton regions with weather and market notes.
May forecast shows mostly fair to partly cloudy conditions across eastern and western Pennsylvania. North winds prevail with cooler nights and improving daytime temperatures.
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