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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
1
In a field sodden with mud and snow, the University of Pennsylvania beat Cornell 12 to 6. Charlie Young starred for Cornell, while Penn's Hare and C Youne contributed key kicks and drives to secure the victory before about 20,000 fans despite brutal weather.
A garbled game report lists players and positions for Pennsylvania and Cornell with names like Donner McCracket Lane Cornett and Starbuck. It notes touchdowns by Overland Medgen Sweetland Cruthind and G Young with two goals, officials names, and a thirty five minute halves time.
In a snow covered Victory Field Lafayette defeats Lehigh 11 to 5 with Ned Bray scoring the decisive points. Bray played full back and handled kicking duties in the second half, keeping Lehigh pinned in Lafayette territory after a 6 to 0 Lehigh lead.
In Chicago Wanderers field the Chicago Athletic Association defeated Dartmouth College 18 to 0. Officials faced protests from Captain Crosius as weight advantage dominated line plays and Dartmouth failed twice on holds near goal. Three attempts at place kicks were attempted with only one succeeding.
In Lancauer Franklin and Marshall beat Haverford 11 to 0 after two 20 minute halves played in a driving snowstorm. Franklin and Marshall led 6 0 at halftime and added five points in the second period. Harrisburg High School crushed by Central Manual Training of Philadelphia 164 to 2 in a separate game.
A Cedar Rapids and Northern passenger train derailed about six miles north of Burlington while arriving late. The day coach toppled twice, a Pullman left the rail. Mrs. Catharine Davis died from a skull fracture. Many others were injured, with one toddler likely to die. Surviving passengers were transported to St. Francis Hospital.
The Baltimore Dreyfus Propaganda Society adopts a resolution urging nationwide celebrations on the day Dreyfus is cleared by the court of cassation. Senator Morgan of Alabama is invited to speak at the society’s banquet marking his exoneration and vindication.
Fragmentary report cites General Alinco resigning as captain general amid political turbulence. Text hints at loyalty tests and governor's role, with unclear references to forces or dates.
The German squadron cruiser Kaleor under Prince Henry of Prussia was ashore in Kom-fah bay with three holes in her hull and will be docked for repairs. The vessel is reported to have reached Hong Kong on November 2.
The evacuation of Pinar del Rio provinces is set with multiple transports leaving Nov 27 to Dec 6 totaling 16 677 troops. Remains of Columbus to be shipped to Spain aboard a war vessel as Admiral Montevolt returns to Madrid. General Blanco’s resignation is reported in Madrid Gazette.
Superintendent Schaeffer released the annual report detailing increased library growth and school district funding under the new distribution basis. He notes effects on term length and teacher pay, cites county figures, and promises a full return of next year’s report with encouraging district feedback.
Prof Hatheid of Northwestern University has been appointed to join a 100 member committee for the Goethe anniversary celebration in Strasburg. A monument depicting Goethe as a boy will be unveiled. Three American scholars receive honorary spots: Prof Matfield, Prof Kuno Franck of Harvard, and Prof Horatio B. White of Cornell College.
Nome reports the anti-anarchist conference opened in the Corsini palace with Admiral Canevara presiding. Representatives from European nations attended. Canevara welcomed delegates for King Hubert and urged unified action against anarchists amid anticipated sessions lasting until Christmas.
In a damaged passage a football game is described with scrambled words. The text hints at a team leading at halftime with a large margin and a final score gap. Mentions include a touchdown by Cincinnati and goals from placements, alongside unclear team names and colors.
In Bhamokin Pennsylvania on November the strike at Corbin and Exopleior collieries ended at a meeting last night. Operators agreed to lower supply prices and the collieries will resume work tomorrow.
E H Pierce of Christianburg Virginia was found dead in his room at the Morton House New York November 24. He had registered Tuesday morning and was not seen alive afterward. No evidence of suicide.His eyes appeared discolored from a rush of blood to the head. His hotel register entry showed he was unsteady when registering. He had earlier stayed at Hotel Albert where he was said to be a medical student about to attend a course at a nearby hospital. He left a valise with papers dated two to three years back from Charlottesville Virginia. A pawn ticket for a Baltimore watch was found in the valise. No indication of suicide was found.
Nov 4 Santiago de Cuba reports a muted Thanksgiving under American occupation. Ships decorate harbor, officers entertain. Cubans largely observe only officially, with few turkeys. A football game between Fifth regulars and Fifth volunteers is postponed to Christmas Day amid warm weather and limited provisions.
The body of Hugo, a leading business man of Pings, was found in a hotel in St. Joseph. Authorities plan an autopsy. Woodmen of the World are conducting the investigation and arrests may follow.
Madrid newspapers condemn peace terms and American reinforcement landings in the Philippines. The editorial strains to argue that American exactions are increasing and hints at support for resistance to right.
Themlate Seodawlea Fay, noted diptoriguotated author, died here. Themiore Sulgwick Fay, from New York, studied law and became editor of the New Yar Mirror. The joint editors were George J. Morris and Nathapinl Willis.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a transatlantic liner journey from Liverpool to New York aboard vessels named in British and American sources. It hints at a scheduled departure, voyage timing, and a major platform or harbor event but fails to present coherent details.
An official statement from Assistant Secretary Allen covers wartime navy operations, ship purchase practices, and the care of vessels. It notes no vessel was bought without thorough inspection, praises generous offers of private yachts by August Schermerhorn and W R Hearst, and highlights the Navy College’s value and the need for a mobile naval reserve with an expanded force.
Partial weather and naval notes plus reports from Cuba and Spain dominate the morning page. Includes evacuation of Pinar del Rio, Allen’s Navy Secretary report, Show’s confession in evidence, a sermon by Rev H A Grant, and local Thanksgiving services. Jewelry thefts target Dr C L Frey residence and regional news from Scranton and surrounding areas.
Kingston reports a general popular meeting to discuss post negotiations and the colony's grim economy. A council of lawyers, doctors, ministers, merchants and agriculturists was formed to push Jamaica's political and economic progress, with important results anticipated.
A dispatch from Alfone reports that a boastful claimant of an Obtenhurse fabrication was judged by lot to be sent to prison for three years. The case involves Willem and the Inner's return from Wales with uncertain details.
In a driving snowstorm Georgetown defeated Washington, 12 to 10, as Georgetown sparkled while the field weakened. The conditions hampered both squads but Georgetown maintained control to secure the win.
An fire destroyed a planing mill today in Oranto causing extensive damage. Insurers show a policy of 215000, with doubts over full coverage. The blaze left the town in darkness as authorities assess the loss and cleanup.
In Mottsville Massachusetts on November 2 the fall began at 7 36 in the morning and continued throughout the day. The snow melted quickly except on mountain heights where it lay several inches thick. Railroad traffic was not disturbed.
The bank in Lincoln County, Missouri, was unsuccessfully tried by robbers yesterday. The safe was opened by experts today and all funds were found intact. The bank plans to reopen for business tomorrow.
The transport Minnewaska brought the First Regiment of Engineers from Porto Rico to New York, docking in Brooklyn. After disembarking they will march to an East River armory for welcoming ceremonies, with furloughs and transportation home to follow. Several officers and notable figures accompany the unit, and many soldiers were ill or died in Puerto Rico.
The Seventh Army unit abandoned drills for Thanksgiving as rations of turkey, fruit, and cake arrived for over 1,000 soldiers. Chariton ladies provided dinners for General Lee’s men while events included a Texas and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania football game and target shooting practice at Avondale range.
The article describes a large observance on Thanksgiving Day held in the American church. Revered preacher Mr. Atem Fon delivered a sermon on the Dietary of the Americanest te jroo wie and its impact on United States foreign policy.
St Louis officials today announced a $1000 purse for the McCoy Maher contest to be staged in the city during Christmas week. Whittney, manager of the Commercial Club, assisted in the proposal amid plans by the Growers and New York Athletic Club at Coney? Island.
General Horace Porter, American ambassador to France, held a brilliant Thanksgiving Day reception at the embassy in Paris afternoon, with many persons present.
London dispatch reports the Madrid cabinet plans to authorize Senor Montero Rios to sign a peace treaty though ratification by the cortes may be required. Carlists allegedly smuggled 12,000 Mauser rifles across the frontier amid rumors of Don Jaime’s mysterious journey from Venice with a leading Carlist figure.
A Thanksgiving dinner for 200 Americans was held at the Kaiserhof in Berlin with John Jackson of the American embassy presiding. Toasts to President McKinley and Emperor William were cheered. Amherst College President M. E. Gates spoke on national holidays, then Major General Frank Wheaton praised American soldiers. Wheaton urged a larger U S army. A dance followed the dinner.
The British colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain announced that royal commissioners’ preliminary report shows intolerable conditions in Newfoundland over the French shore question. He pledged to open negotiations with France to permit Newfoundland industries free from French rights, with full cooperation from colonial ministries and legislatures to expedite a settlement.
Secretary Wiles on directs publication of Dr George Becker report from the Inland visit to collect geological weather data. The study notes little has been achieved in advancing cultivation methods or scientific knowledge of local capabilities despite a government agriculture school a topical garden and several model farms and stations in Manila.
Jury finds William and George LaJoy not guilty of murder in the killing of William Jackson at Bebroon Lake. Mirek Sulley found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment at Dannemora.
Weather forecast text is garbled and unreadable. Readable fragments do not provide clear conditions or temperatures for Friday. Unable to determine location specifics, date, or impacts for reporting.
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