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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
1
From Manila and dated May 26, reports warn that American forces under Generals MacArthur and Lawton are too small to secure extensive territories in the Philippines. Insurgents reclaim abandoned towns, using jungle warfare to harass garrisons, while Filipino arms losses sour morale more than casualties.
At Santa Rita a stout party of American troops engaged insurgents. Reinforcements led by Brigadier General Munston and the South Dakota regiment joined the attack. A lieutenant and five men were wounded. ten insurgents killed and several captured. General Hughes is appointed governor of the Visayan district and will be relieved. Brigadier General Williston arrived to command Sixth artillery troops.
Madrid reports General Palmeda received notice of Zamboanga evacuation by Spanish garrison after failed surrender demands. Spanish troops suffered losses as Filipino forces continued shelling inland Mindanao. two officers and three soldiers killed, nineteen wounded. Spaniards claim insurgents shifted to Spain and hostilities paused during orderly withdrawal.
A naval report recalls a violent storm that wrecked several boats and stranded the steamer Porto Rico on enemy shores while all aboard were saved. Two American warships offered aid, but none was needed. The Spanish flag was saluted by thirteen guns as a show of respect. The minister for War may order a voyage to Spain on the Satruategul, and the cabinet approved General Rios plans.
In Philadelphia United States District Court Judge McPherson fixed June 96 as the trial date for former U S district attorney Ellery P Ingham and his partner Harvey K Newitt on charges of conspiracy bribery and aiding and abetting linked to revenue stamp counterfeiting cases. Defendants sought postponement to the November term citing Inghams illness but doctors testified the condition was not serious enough to prevent appearance.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church adopted resolutions urging expulsion of Roberta the Mormon congressman and backing a national constitutional amendment defining marriage as monogamic. The action, led by Rev. William Paden, signals a nationwide push, with adjournment expected after Friday’s sessions.
At Manhattan Field the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association meet opened with Pennsylvania’s A C Kraenzlein breaking the world broad jump mark at 24 feet 2.5 inches. He also starred in hurdles as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Georgetown athletes won heats aiming for finals tomorrow. Pennsylvania appears strongest to claim the intercollegiate trophy.
New York reports arrivals and clearances including Wurst Bismarck from Hamburg via Southampton, Umbria clearing to Naples and Liverpool, Mansdam via Boulogne to Rotterdam, Pre toria and Browhead Pascell Campania, Neville Anchoria from Glasgow to New York, Isle of Wight Rotter dam to New York, and Queans town Campania to New York.
Howard Blackburn of this city plans to depart Gloucester on June 17 in a twenty four foot boat. He intends to sleep by day and travel by night to avoid collisions while aiming for Gloucester, England.
Kraenlein and Pannsylvania lead with 23 feet 2 inches and 23 feet 4% inches in trials. Daly of Harvard posts 22 feet 4% inches while McClin of Pennsylvania records TL feet 8 inches and Whitehard of Symn cuce achieves TL feet My inches in a rough, error-filled report.
Morristown Pa May 26 Coroner McGilathery led a Philadelphia and Reading Railway wreck investigation at Exeter two weeks ago. The jury visited the scene after 2 PM and expected a verdict tomorrow. Arrest of employees yesterday followed Reading jury findings, not expected to affect this panel. Injured traveler Harry B Tyeon said the return trip guarantee from Harrisburg should not exceed two and a half hours. Several witnesses testified to brakes being applied before the crash.
At The Hague on May 26 delegates to the peace conference began formal discussions. A Russian scheme of forty articles and a push for mediation and arbitration dominated the day. A sub committee with representatives from Belgium Netherlands France Austria Hungary Switzerland Germany and the United States was formed to pursue a permanent tribunal idea after agreeing on the general principle of arbitration.
New York May 26 The Brooklyn Jockey Club spring meeting opens tomorrow with expected record attendance as a fast track and a strong field in the Brooklyn handicap highlight. Seventeen horses are slated to start led by Fillerane and Bannastar with Ben Holliday, Don De Ore and star performers among the favorites in early betting.
Greensburg reports officers failed to locate Hal Hanna after a daytime pursuit of John Craig of Allegheny. District Attorney Peoples may seek Guyhan's return, alleged as the shooter. A wounded man remains critically ill with uncertain prospects of recovery. Craig refuses to name the shooter and seeks no prosecutions.
Local weather notes and society items, plus sports roundups from Atlantic and national leagues. Includes reports on a disastrous Coney Island fire and local court proceedings, with editorials and religious notices for the week.
Dun’s Review notes a rising volume of business with chief clearing house payments 62.1 percent higher than last year and 68.01 percent above 1892. Wages grow purchasing power, demand for goods expands, iron and steel prices rise, ore and fuel delivery delays hinder mills, and foreign wheat demand remains robust despite famine fears. Exports and failures figures are provided for the US and Canada.
The automobile carriage carrying Alexander Winton and Mr Shinks arrived at city hall from Cleveland. The mayor was unavailable and the menage will be delivered tomorrow morning. The trip started Monday at 6 am and took four days eleven hours forty five minutes covering 707410 miles, two days faster than expected.
Covernack Cornwall May 26 An effort to float the steamer Paris between and 6 o'clock this evening failed. The vessel’s position is now regarded as very critical.
Magistrate Clemson issues warrants for the arrest of John C. Fleischman John Burkbilder and L W Frankhauser all Lancaster county cigar manufacturers on counterfeiting and trademark label symbol and private stamp offenses associated with the Cigarmakers International Union of America The union provided labels free only to shops paying union wages which exceed non union rates by a specified amount per 1 09 cigars
George Deisley a bicyclist from Willamsport Pa was hospitalized in Toledo O after suffering brain hemorrhages while attempting to ride from Williamsport to Chicago in nine days His condition improved by night and he abandoned the record attempt.
Colonel W. J. Bryan voiced satisfaction with last night's banquet and the upcoming Democratic platform. He said the Chicago platform will be reaffirmed with new planks added to address new questions, and that the trust issue will be the most important.
A fragmented list names numerous individuals tied to Scranton and nearby boroughs. The roster includes Conway, Merwin, Wynne, Koeh, Newrlter, Stox, Coombes, Rossar, Smith, Thividgon, Tendock, Williams, Kennedy, Parrett, Ginytrix, Richards, Moers, Morris, Keott, Peach, Eiderkin, Murrow, Baker, Wilson, Pervis, Mathias, Jenkins, James, Davis, Galemborski, Mc Laughlin, Snyder, and others among 4% BD Edwards and similar fragments.
Berlin reports the arrest of two doctors in Kilbertfeld and Renlechled in Rhenish Pruvia on charges of systematically drugging recruits to exempt them from military service. Time claims four victims were harmed by the drugs. The prisoners offered bail in Danish marks, which was refused.
A large portion of Company B Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry met at Malott and Mitchells hotel 716 West Lackawanna avenue last evening. They formed a committee to preserve funds to purchase towers and decorate the graves of Daniel Tubbs Lewis M Reese at Taylor and James Dwyer at the Cathedral cemetery. The unit also pledged to take part in the Memorial Day parade.
The secretary of war orders 2,000 San Francisco recruits to sail on the Sheridan on June 7 for Manila to reinforce regular regiments in the Philippines. The whip will be utilized to bring the volunteers now in the Philippines.
Merr Hopffe, treasurer of the Albert Society in Dresden, was arrested on a charge of misappropriating 200,000 marks from the society's funds dated May 28. The case centers on alleged diversion of society funds by the official.
Berlin papers celebrate what they call Admiral Koutes recall as proof of American goodwill to remove obstacles to a peaceful understanding. Local Aneweiger echoes the sentiment, noting renewed hope and diplomatic motion.
The Pentiasivanta Society United Daughters of America held their third annual session in Harrisburg. Decorations featured large blue and white spinning wheels from the National Society of New England Women and a wheel from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
New York boxers met in a short bout as Terry Methovery stopped Sammy Kelly in the first round. The match ended quickly with a decisive KO and local crowds witnessed the finish.
Fire at Coney Island driven by incendiaries. Flames swept a three quarter mile by half mile district, destroying two hundred structures including hotels pavilions and restaurants. Five injured, one firefighter Aldrich seriously. Police estimate losses at about 529000 to 529400 with extensive insurer exposure.
Forecast for Saturday calls for warmer conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with a chance of showers by Saturday night and through Sunday. Light to moderate southwest winds are expected.
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