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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1898

Page

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Mutiny of Orden Publico dissolves in Havana turmoil

Havana turmoil ends as mutinous Orden Publico troops disband after pay arrears and mutiny. General Arolas fails to force firing, is accused of brutal attack on an unarmed member, and the city remains under military guard with talks of wider unrest. United States Spanish commissioners set for Wednesday session.

Orden Publico Arolas Solano Havana Key West Fla Blaney Guardia Civil Artilery Neovitas Vedado Road Santa Clara Reina Chorrerea Plava de Armasa Seneral Arolas Gooner Solano Toanco Dbl Matt Cavairy Arvias Calgada del Monta Aroyo Appollo Jesus del Monte Calvario Managua Ta Orden Publico Captain Generil Palace Guarilla United States Livermore New York Segaranca Thompson Hay Tampa

Mrs Thatcher Reports At WCTU Convention In St Paul

In St Paul on November 11 Mrs Ellen Thatcher spoke as superintendent for soldiers and sailors work, summarizing canteen efforts in soldiers homes nationwide and sharing incidents. The soldiers and sailors department won the award for the Pennsylvania delegation as resolutions against the canteen were adopted. A letter from Lady Henry Somerset on peace and Miss Willard’s views on the Temple dispute were discussed, with proceedings paused due to hour arrival.

Mize Willard Miss Willard Lady Henry Atte Mrs. Corse Lady Henrys Woman'aatistian Temperanve Union

War tax will not be abolished says Dingley

Washington dispatch reports that the war tax will remain in force at least for another year and that no tariff revision is planned. Chairman Dingley notes war revenue deficits this year and argues for continued military administration to stabilize newly acquired territories and ongoing governance.

Washington Congress Dingley Ways and Meane Committee Mr. Dingley Hawaii Spain Tingley Senate

Fire at Dawson Destroys 40 Buildings

News from Dawson via Victor ia reports a October 16 fire that leveled about forty structures including the new post office. The Green Tree saloon started the blaze after a lamp was thrown during a quarrel between two women. Wind from the Yukon hampered efforts as drivers and miners fought to save the town with buckets and axes. Losses total about 508000 with no insurance. the town faces a long rebuild as resources run short.

Skscugy Alaskan Victoria TE. C Kiondikera Dawson Third Avenue Paws Bennett Yukon Green Tree Klondike Nugget Skuguay Ora White Horse White Pass Doe Yesenna

Tolbert's Trial Confers With President Over Refugee Crisis

Tolbert and three South Carolina refugees met with President McKinley this afternoon. The group included M Collings Ninety Six postmaster, James W Tolbert McCormick postmaster, and L Henderson whose family fled violence. Tolbert refused to state the conference’s object. They then moved to the Post Office to meet Postmaster General Bliss.

Washington, Noy BR. Tolbert South Carolina Riate MckKkinsey Mr Tolbert Ares M. Collings James W. Tolbert McCormick Hr. L. Henderson Tolbert Sb. Henderson White House

Expulsion Report Amid Turmoil Across Northern Belieowie

A chaotic chronicle notes expulsions from Northern Belieowie during the last fortnight. Austrian Blava and Polish Jews flee Fircalon as refugees. reports reference Gronau Westphalia mission and Dr Woy Mique Ivierlan linked to pretexts for further measures.

Lolo Nov Berka Belieowie Fircalon Gronau Westphaiia Pacconus Ivierlan Minke Iia Allens

War Investigation Proceedings At Washington Hearings

General Breckinridge Dr Huldekoper and Major Knox testified before the wartime investigation commission in Washington on November 14. General Browkidge described Camp Thomas conditions and noted inspector generals must report to the adjutant general. Clevernay Woodbury returned from Vermont and sat with the commission.

Washington Breckinridge Huldekoper Major Knox Browkinrdge Camp Thomas Clevernay Woodbury Vermont

Railroads Confer Over War on Scalpers In New York

Prominent railroad officials from the New York Central Pennsylvanian and Western lines meet to discuss a campaign against scalpers. The Big Four and other passenger associations participate in conferences outlining strategies to curb ticket resales.

Piitetiea New York Central Bnettipore Ohin Big Four Poomylvania Conte War Ogiinat Eculpire

Funeral of Mrs Jessup Held at St Pauls Church

The funeral for Mrs Jessup, a member of the Presbyterian Church, was held this afternoon at St Pauls with Rev. War tuner officiating in the absence of Rev. Dr Benton. The service was conducted at St Pauls as Mrs Jessup lay in state earlier today.

Supreme Court Decisions Millevurg Nov

The Supreme Court handed down decisions today including Mortve Consumers Water and Ming common pleas Surguchanns affirmed.

Supreme Court Millevurg Nov Mortve

Escaped Private Gallen in Cuba Amid War Tensions

In Santiago de Cuba a private named Gallen of the Eighth Millie volunteers is reported as missing after a violent incident. Efforts to recapture him have failed, with speculation that he has reached the northern tal l. The Sanutlage chamber of commerce asks General Leonard Wood to hand over harbor tax funds for improvements, seeking to manage harbor work without direct supervision. Pilotage dues at Manganillo Harbor have dropped from 150 to 76, with six hours for the typical steamer. Complaints arise over an American express company with a local office, accused of sending goods to the United States without delivery here, leaving many parcels in Tampa.

Santiago de Cuba Gallen Wisteenth Fink Sanutlage Manganillo Harbor Tampa

Major Taylor Sets World Record on Woodside Park Track

Philadelphia rider Major Taylor, a famed Black cyclist, breaks a world record aboard the Woodside Park board track, clocking a sub 40 1 9 second third of a mile pace and surpassing Wille Windle’s mark. Attempts for longer distances fail to beat the 30 1 8 record.

Philadelphia Major Taylor Orick Woodside Park Wille Windle Hislicothe Taylor

Fragmented report on Alicante confrontation and regu forces

Nov. report from Hevuna notes members of the Orden Pulbhing clashing with officers and D4 soldiers of the regu forces in the afternoon. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.

Hevuna Alicante Orden Pulbhing Regu Sattad

Fragmentary Washington notes on pensions and names

Fragmentary OCR lists pensions and individuals including Emma Inchanat, webley, Laser, Seemann, Hiram Goudav, Bradford with scattered references to Pennsylvania and Sov.th- Washington context, lacking coherent event details or dates.

Washington Sov Emma Inchanat Webley Laser Seemann Hiram Goudav Bradford

Spain Won’t Agree Without Greater Compensation in Talks

The Spanish peace commission postpones a joint session until Wednesday as Spain signals a hard line on compensation and debt relief. American envoy Secretary Moore agrees to delay while Spain seeks favorable terms, with both sides awaiting Madrid's expected stance and possible broader negotiations.

Spanish Peace Commission Congress Moore United States Commission Ojeda Spanish Commission United States Madrid Wednnesday Spain

War News and Local Briefs From The Morning Paper

The edition reports on general army disorders in Havant and appeals for justice by Milipinos. It notes that Spain will not cede the Philippines under conditions, and that war tax will not be abolished. Local items include a board of control departure, Alamogordo notes, press comment, a narrow escape of two young women, Lackawanna township actions, Scranton weather and suburban notes, and a grand jury fire report.

Havant Milipinos Bpain Philippines Lackawannas Township

Sugar Prices Rise Across Domestic Refined Sugars

The American Sugar Refining Company raised all grades of domestic refined sugars by 4 cents per pound, with Independent refiners quickly following. Granulated sugar reaches 4 cents per pound net, excluding trade discounts, marking the first general advance since price cutting begun between the major refiner and competitors.

New York the Tribune American Sugar Refining Company Qn Oet H. Hewell, Boh & Co National Mollentauer

Soldier Thomas Kernan Injured En Route to Harrisburg

Special to The Tribune Baltimore MI Nov 14 Second section of Thirteenth regimentCompanies D B and G passed through Baltimore at 2 pm All aboard were well except Thomas Kernan chef of Company O struck by a wrench leaving Plarksburg receiving cut over right eye and slight injury to left hand Treated by Dy Binnech and doing nicely at this writing

Thomas Kernan Harrisburg Tribune Baltimore Plarksburg Binnechard

Farewell to Mr Sanborn at Rescue Mission reception

Retiring Rescue Mission superintendent Mr Sanborn was honored at a farewell reception with Rev. Dr. Giffin Rev. Tar McSeal Rev. Dr. Robinson and Rev. Mr Alrich in attendance. John Hendsey from Waterbury Conn welcomed him while Madison F E Larkin chaired the event and Mesers Pearstill Matix Sanborn and Hendey appeared on the platform.

Mgr. Sanborn John Hendsey Waterbury Conn Giffin Tar McSeal Hobinson Mir Alrich Pierce Madison FE. Larkin Gottleiat Mesers Pearstill

Thirteenth Pennsylvania Departs for Sumnerville Camp

The Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiment departs Middletown for Sumnerville to join General Anes brigade and Second corps ahead of a new camp. Colonel Glenn will assume duties on arrival. The Ninth Ohio colored unit wagon train and First division HQ move, while the Fifteenth Minnesota and others depart for the south. Dr. Joseph K. Weaver, former Second division hospital head, is honorably discharged.

Meade Middletown Pentsylvania Regiment Sumnerville Anes’ Brimaide Glenn Pennsylvania Young Minnesota Connecticut New York South Joseph K. Weaver Norristown Second Division

Aragon joins push for decentralization amid royal authority claims

In Madrid on November 4 Aragon aligns with other provinces to demand decentralization of government authority. The move comes as Aragonian delegates press for reduced central control and enhanced regional powers while interactions with the queen regent are noted.

Madrid Aragon

Unclear text on Washington incident and aqueduct event

Fragmentary report describes a vehicle incident near an aqueduct with references to a bookkeeper and bank keeper. The passage is garbled and cannot confirm names, dates, or outcomes.

American Temple murder case seeks Mexico release

The state department intensifies efforts to gain the release of American Temple held in a Mexican jail on murder charges in the United States. It directs Ambassador Powell Clayton to address the Mexican foreign office, stressing the case's high significance for questions of extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Washington State Department United States Powell Clayton Mexico Dimewell

Berlin Berlin Berlin ends lines on Pacific issue

Incoherent notes describe tensions between powers over a distant question with no communications reported. One German attempt seeks to protect commercial interests while other nations show limited engagement on the broader issue.

Berlin Sov Gorn Asaya

Steamship Arrivals and Travelers In New York

Arrivals include the August Victoria from Cherbourg, and noted passengers such as Wilhelm der Grow and Gena. Vessels listed include the Cherbourg bound for Bremer, with other ships from Naples and Gibraltar noted in transit.

New York Wilhelm der Grow Naples Victoria S Gude Cherbourg Bremer

Tragic Rail Accident Claims Local Engineer

Chantel J. Minow, an engineer for the Lehleh Valley railroad, died Friday night from injuries sustained in an incident. The accident occurred near Baseton, Pennsylvania, with Minow reportedly handling a boiler project at the time.

Mystery OCR Snippet Mentions Aged Volunteer Death

Fragmentary text references a musician volunteer dying, with scattered names and units. It notes a corporal in Company I, Third Cavalry and a home location, plus dates and places obscured by OCR errors.

Tossuti Tire Kin Morgan

Belgiane Assault Bohr Near White Nile Reported

The Chronicle reports via the Congo State that Belgiane forces have attacked Bohr, a Ler Veh poet, about a mile north of Hejal on the White Nile, indicating a military incident near the region.

Lowion Bohr Hejal White Nile

Filipinos Ask Justice in Appeal to McKinley from Hong Kong

The Filipino junta in Hong Kong drafts a memorial to President McKinley appealing for fairness amid Philippine tensions. It condemns American actions in Manila, cites broken promises to Aguinaldo, and urges peaceful arbitration while seeking better treatment by American officials.

Hong Kong New Aguinside Pipine McKinley Philippines John Barrett United States Siam Garrett Filpinos Sone Admiral Dewey Ovi Junta Mintle Therm Manth Manila Aguinaldo McKinley Ald Great Republic Spain Peace Commission

Untitled obituary fragment from Haltimere Nevada

Fragmentary obituary note from Haltimere Nevada records the death of an individual at St Josephs Hospital with reference to Archbishop Gross and a date around early November. The text is garbled but indicates a local church and hospital context in a speculative city.

Haltimere Willie Pilekiew A. Crom Vtehudion Caf Cinegen Athally St. Josephs Howrt Gross Eigenathal Howe Eibkdann Joseph

German Army to Be Increased

The semi official paper reports Germany will gradually add more soldiers to its army, expanding manpower under government direction.

Berlin Nev. I

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