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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1898

Page

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American Cabinet Rules Out Further Talks on Island Disposition

Washington Nov 1 The American cabinet ordered no further discussion on the right to decide the disposition of the islands and kept existing instructions for the American commissioners in Paris. Spain asked for more time to reply and was granted an extension to next Tuesday. Insurgent activity in the Philippines unsettles the administration and may provoke protests requiring military or naval action.

Washington Nev Amemcdan Pari Henl Judge Day Paris United States Peune Bie Pavia Pilippines Diettts Luvon Bax Judee Aid

Spain and United States poised over Philippine talks

Nov 1 Parle reports indicate Spanish peace commissioners face pressure from creditors and may abandon hard lines. American demands loom and a potential Tuesday meeting could shape whether a final ultimatum is issued as talks drift toward the Philippines issue amid procedural rules.

Parle United States Meenare Hole Ryan Fards Philip Pines Boanieh Imay Spain Mya Americana Suliynis

United States Sees Possible Peace Treaty Within Three Weeks

Reports from Paris and Washington discuss an imminent agreement ending hostilities. A syndicate with 400 million dollars seeks to control Philippine resources for 25 years, paying 25 million to the dominant power. The Gaulois hints at a formal detail reveal in tomorrow's editions. The editor notes a fully recovered duderling.

United States Duderling Gauloin Philippines Gaulois Paris Annata

General Flagler Submits War Bureau Report From Washington

General DP W Flagler head of the ordnance bureau presents his annual report to the secretary of war. It shows total expenditures of 7 984 705 for the year ended June 20 1808 and a remaining appropriation of 19 793 050. The document praises ordnance factory work, discusses army equipment needs, coast defense plans, and coast artillery production timelines. It notes reliance on volunteer forces and Arsenal capacity at Rock Island and other facilities to supply arms quickly.

Washington, Nev. W DP. W. Flagler Bureau of Ordnance Secretary of War Ordnance Bureau Arenas Spain Rock Island Congress Avila Placler Springfield Flagler Arhiek

Americans Leave Forces as Insurgents Remain

Captain Warren reports General Gomer will purge Americans and Cubans suspected of annexation while urging use of oil control and strict penalties for theft. English study rises citywide as Marina street improves. Manning steamer arrives to support Donaldson needs and may transport General Wood along the northern coast.

Santiago de Cuba Warren Maximo Gomes Gomer United States Marina Street United States Revenue Manning Shoemaker Revenue Cutter Service Donaldson General Wood Santiago Guantanamo

Women of W. C. T. U. Convention Debates Center on Temple

Delegates in St Paul discuss temple matters and officer elections amid hopes for a secret ballot. Mrs Matilda Beurse will report on the temple issue after Frances Willard’s death and several candidates vie for leadership roles including Mrs L M O Blevens and Mrs Martin H Dunham. The next meeting location may shift to Seattle as eastern cities press for the convention to convene in the east.

St. Paul Minn Washell Crreenweood Evangeliatic People's Church Matilda Beurse the Semple Executive Committee Tetply M. O. Blevens Frances Willard Martin H. Dunham Ohio Temple Iowa Friends of the Temple Mie B. Forbes Connecticut Stevenson Hite Anna A. Cordon Willard Benin Seattle

Korean youth to lead affairs at Korean legation

Chong Wi Ye, four year old son of Chin Pom Ye from Korea, appointed as affairs head of the Korean legation in Washington. He travels unaccompanied from Korea, left Sept. 2, arrived San Francisco, and is to reach Washington late next week for his post.

Washington Chong Wi Ye Crown Perion Korea Chin Pom Ye San Francisco

France to Build Ships Amid Warship Programme

Kohdon reports Windley Moite notes France intends a broad naval build including battleships of about 000 tons each with strong armament and protection two cruisers around 0 tons each a siege torpedo dual destroyers and eleven terpete fr

Dreyfus Reported Dead A Rumor From Alsace Circles

A Colmar based unknown correspondent sends a report claiming Captain Alfred Dreyfus is dead. Paris reports say Mme Dreyfus sought permission to send him warm clothing but was refused. Letters requesting revision to General Boileau were unanswered, raising doubts about the death claim.

Paris Colmar Capitel Upper Alsace Dreyfus Mme. Dreyfus Minister of the Colonies General de Boleieffre Mme. Drevfun Pormisevion As Setloen Thia Poynest Favre Court of Cassation Marty Dreyfue

Heroes of the Brooklyn battle report praises crew officers

A supplemental report from Captain F A Cook details officers and sailors praised for service on the Brooklyn during the July 8 battle. It credits Carter the mastermind behind engine room efficiency and lists Naval Cadets Milley, Woolward, Husa, Clement, Flowers, Vultee and others for cool, effective duty at battery and powder divisions.

Washington F. A. Cook Navy Department Brookisn Carter Hie Vitacerulil U.S. Milley J. Woolward J. A. Husa Wiest J. OW. L. Clement Vineet Chrief Mateo Vultee

Tenor With a Dagger Wounds Actress at Ven­tury Theater

In Mt Louis Missouri during a Pagliacci presentation tenor Francisco Colleng stabbed actress Nedila Morrison with a dagger after a groan from the audience. Morrison was wounded in the left forearm but revived by Dr Thompson and taken to her hotel. Curtain fell as manager Levering summoned medical help.

Mt. Louis Ventury Francisco Colleng Cullen Nedila Morrison Levering Thompson

Marchand Returns as French Expedition Moves Southwest

Major Marehand commands the French expedition from Posheda with Chaplain Bavather bearing reports to Paris. The French government replies. upon arrival at Foashodu the expedition will retire by war of Sebal toward Pushuadu, then move overland to Jibutil in Keea district near the gulf of Aiton.

Marehand Posheda Chaplain Bavather Parise Foashodu Sebal Pushuadu Sebel River White Nile Jibutil Keea District Gulf of Aiton

Mrs Botkin Arraigned In Dover Murder Case

Mrs Cordelia Botkin, arraigned in San Myanciaco Nev for the murder of John P B Dunning of Dover Del. The indictment was read and she pleaded not guilty. Police Chief Leon says a strong case is prepared and believes the accused will be convicted.

San Myanciaco Nev Cordelia Borkin John PB Dunning Dover Del Leon

Reading man killed by self in Pennsylvania shooting incident

A man in Reading Pennsylvania committed suicide after fatally wounding his father with a pistol in a street encounter. The assailant then killed himself, leaving authorities to determine motive and exact sequence of events.

Reading Suv

Insurgents Reported Near Iloilo City Amid Panic

Reports from Manila state insurgents have occupied Linganes Oton and Pavia near Iloilo. Spaniards abandoned the Mole and destroyed bridges. Business is paralyzed and residents fear attack as mercantile houses seek protection from the US cruiser Charleston.

Manila Hello Panay Visayas Linganis Oton Pavia Iloilo United States Cruis

Manitoba Sails with General Carpenter to Cuba from Savannah

The Manitoba sailed from Savannah at 3 0 o'clock carrying General Carpenter and his headquarters and six troops of the Eighth regular cavalry, about 700 men, with horses and a large supply of stores. The Manitoba had arrived from New York less than 18 hours earlier and loaded in about 15 hours. The ship followed by the Acchi with bales of munitions, bound for Cuba.

Savannah Traissport Manitoba Neuvitas Cuba Carpenter Swain New York Trope Stoner Central Railroad Dent Egan Central Gad Ehpteath Baker

Madrid government faces rebellion reports and envoy dispatch

The Madrid paper BoE Imparcial says the government sent its envoy to Sever Montera Rios as unrest grows in the Visaygue islands. A dispatch reports a rebellion with the steamer Munos evacuating invalided men. Emperor Wilton’s visit is deemed routine with no political baggage.

Madrid Boe Imparcial Montera Rios

Meeting on Race Riots Planned in Cooner nlow

New York reports a gathering of colored citizens and others to discuss race riots in North and South Carolina. T Thomas Vortune announces the event for next Thursday evening with H D Baserett presiding. Afro American church sisters in New York join, plus prominent white citizens invited. non partisan. Similar meetings expected in Philadelphia Washington and Chicago.

New York North South Carolina T.thomas Vortune Cooner Nlow HD. Baserett United Aortom Philadelphia Washington Chicago

Unclear Fragment Reports Fire Devastation in City

Fragmentary text describes a fire starting in a hotel in a city, destroying a portion of the town and injuring or displacing residents. Details about dates, names, and exact locations are unreadable.

Tiker Chiy Hikborn Atanyon City Keot County

Weather and Political Briefs Highlight Morning Notes

The morning rounds up weather cues as authorities urge adjustments in the Pililentines region. Mentions of Generals Gomez and Princeton with notes on defeats and local legislative votes. Industrial world jottings and regional notices fill the other short items for today.

Thanksgiving Proclamation Designates Nov 24 in Pennsylvania

Governor Hastings issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 24 as the annual day of thanksgiving for Pennsylvania citizens. He notes wartime and postwar progress, enduring peace, and the nation’s unity while urging worship and renewed devotion to country and state. Signed November 12 in Harrisburg with the state seal.

The United Later Dante H. Hustines Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Union United States Daniel Tf. Hastings

Eight Cavalry Sails As Mutiny Threat Plagues Puerto Rico

Washington learns Eight Cavalry awaits orders at dawn for Puerto Rico. Spanish troops of about 4500 are to be sent back to Spain after delays and unpaid wages have sparked near mutiny. American authorities fear disruption but aim to avoid jeopardizing garrison stability.

Washington Cenom Corbin Puerto Ileipe Gulu Spain Garrigen Mey el Perain Inahu Madrid Persis Spanih Uboiy Pf

Unclear historic message about Shan Tune governance

Fragmentary note references Lo Pal Nui, viceroy relations, and measures to prevent instabilities along the Yellow River. Mentions a 4-member appointment and various geographies, but details are obscure.

Veco Lo Pal Nui Shan Tune Yellow River Hoang Hoi Peiwe

French Bondholders Anxious At General Meeting

The report notes anxious French bondholders at a general meeting in Paria in November. They adopted a revolution to commit to the bondholders’ faith and the spirit of the United States to verify the question of their rights or creditors in conformity with justice.

Paria Balin United States Justion

Arrival notices from Harve and Queenstown list ships

Reads like a wartime shipping update noting arrivals at Harve on November 14 including La Touraine, New York, and a bailment entry for Queenstown with a reference to Lue cana.

German Emperor William to Visit Cadiz and Cartagena

Washington reports that Berlin assures the Spanish stopovers at Cadiz and Cartagena are nonofficial, mainly health related for the empress. Officials fear a Spanish popular demonstration and seek to minimize anti German sentiment amid ongoing war and peace talks with Spain.

Washington Wiilliam Germany Spain Palestine Cadiz Cortanena Berlin Reichtag Tha Hevethon Chincellor Wille Etote Bled

Baltimore Rail Subscriptions Show October Growth

The baltimore market reports a rise in stock activity and agricultural shipments compared with the previous October, reflecting broader gains for the month.

Pacer Cal Shoots Wife Then Self Near Shingle Springs

A man identified as Cal Pacer near Shingle Springs fatally shot his wife and mother in law with a rifle and then killed himself, authorities reported. Local law enforcement found the bodies after the incident late in the western evening, and the motive remains under investigation.

Pacer Shingles Springs Jack Nicklow Timeelf

Weather Forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania

Forecast for Monday calls for rain in Washington and Pennsylvania followed by clearing conditions. Expect increasing winds from the west with fresh to brisk speeds. Temperatures will be cool with a light to moderate wind chill.

Washington Pennsylvania

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