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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

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Navy Report Critiques Schley Shatter In Santiago Movements

The navy secretary John D Long describes the Manila victory and the destruction of Cervera's fleet while criticizing Schley for disobedience at Santiago and Shatter for declining to join Admiral Sampson in surrender negotiations. The document outlines earlier war preparations, blockades, and the March through May movements leading to the decisive engagement.

Shafter Sampson Cervera Santiago Schley Washington Secretary of the Navy John PD. Long Shatter Bantiago Dewey Manila North Atlantic Montgomery Shard United States Navy Cerverna Cape de Verde Islands Ife Key West St. Thomas West Indies San Juan Porto Riva Havana Castine Merrimac Evan Mmedore Behlow Department Bampton Santiage Doubla Sohley Uonder Fampion Bohley Ampaon

Successor to Judge Gordon Name Sent to Senate Debate

Philadelphia judge Henry J. McCarthy was nominated to succeed Judge Gordon. Senator Penrose urged submitting McCarthy’s name to the Senate, citing constitutional provisions and the governor’s commission timing. If rejected, a new nomination would follow for Senate consent and, if confirmed, governorship would appoint another judge until 1900.

Harrisburg Hastings Henry J. McCarthy Demovriut Philidelphia James Cine Gurdon Common Pleas Court of Penneylvania Jude McCarthy Supreme Court Houstings Dereirellv Owever McCarthy Tin United States Rpenrosi Gordon Leonid Dude Metarthy Senate Pooord Shail Jamuars Penneriveania Penrose Notary Pullle Histings Philadelphia Stone Atttorney General Supreme Court of Pennaylvonia

Fight at Miners Mills Ends With Victory after Suspected Disorder

Wilkis Barre Nov 23 Sheriff Martin attempted to halt a prize fight at Miners Mills with two deputies and detained a woman described as a slave. After they left, John Jeffries and William McLeod fought four rounds. Jeffries won by knockout at the end of the fourth round, leaving McLeod unconscious.

Wilkis- Barre Martin Miners’ Mille Slave Sherk John Jeffries William McLeod Jeffrries Wax

Hoxian Officials Seek Guidance at Lee Higginson Firm

A garbled report notes Hoxian authorities engaging with the well known banking firm of Lee Higginson. It mentions a colony and an overseer of a university, with unclear details on roles or outcomes.

Hoxian New Low Lee Higginson Sau Colonee Wie Mote Seine Otic Hard University

Burgh of Bristol Man Dies After Illness

Burgess of Bristol and former state legislator Hrwiewl Phillipe, 2, died in Hriewl Pennsylvania from illness. Survived by a widow.

Hriewl, Pa Honsywmington Phillipe Thie City Drodd

Anniston Riots Leave Soldiers Wounded and Dead

Casualties from last night’s rioting in Anniston Alabama include Corporal James Capeton and Corporal Smith of the Third Alabama among the dead and wounded. Private Gidart of the Second Arkansas stabbed. other injuries reported among soldiers and two negro civilians killed or dying. Verbal reports say troops surrounded the city with provost guards enforcing limits and white black tensions persisted.

Annistown Ala Navy James Capeton Alabama Corporal Smith Gidart Arkansas Echols Josh Frank Dodson J. J. Grattiam Hoeh Frank

Features of the Picquart Case in France’s Dreyfus Era

The piece reports on the Picquart affair amid the Dreyfus crisis, noting court martial battles, political reactions, and calls against General Aubin den for delaying justice. It highlights strong opposition to Freycinet and the military leadership, with debate over possible forgiveness or punishment of Piequart and concerns about state interests.

Varig Dreyfus Park Clendaal Zurlinden Piegiant Justine Peetes Tleude Josthee Uriah Gener Aubinden Moquart Court of Enstathun Mereler Court-Marthal Ploequact Authere Voliticline Journal- Inter Icholuge M. de Freycinet M. de Freveinet Aurlinden Maitre Laberl Picequarti Coupeel Piequart Plejuert Carsation Tenral Plequart M. Clemenceau M. de Freyeinet

Tragic Death Near Gepe Reported In Sullebury Township

An 11 year old resident of Buenon Vieja in Sullebury township was found dead this morning about a mile from Gepe after an evening with Orlends. Authorities suggest he may have fallen from a vehicle or wandered onto the road while returning home last night.

Lanter Shewrge Sheney Buenon Vieja Sullebury Gepe

Unclear OCR War Memoriam Note From Camp Alger

Fragmentary report notes a young soldier from Company B near Camp Alger, with a mention of discharge and death. Details are heavily garbled, including names and dates, but indicate a Civil War era military death and burial context.

Local Steamer Mutghie Sails From London Port

An unclear dispatch reports the steamer Mutghie leaving the port for Aware with a broadside note on a public numbering scheme and a pole. Details are partly illegible.

London

Shipping arrivals and clearances list for New York port

Nov 2 arrivals include Bibaw from Southampton and Kaiser Wilhelm II from Amsterdam. Cleared ships included La Normanain to Havre Spaurndam Rotterdam Jaucassia Liverpool Aver Naples Gennon and Niplen. Also Amsterdam and Amsterdam New York entries noted.

New York Bibaw Southampton la Normanain Havre Spaurndam Rotterdam Jaucassia Liverpool Aver Naples Gennon Etc

New Cuban Civil Mayor Takes Office in Santiago de Cuba

General Wood appoints Senor Bracardi as mayor succeeding Major McLeary who returns to military post. The civilian mayor will pursue self government under Wood ideas, curb bull and cock fighting, and extend law obedience to foster provincial prosperity and U.S. ties.

Wood Santiago de Cuba M. Melwary Leonard Wood Santugo Safu de Lanamo Hacardi Colwie Ofis Unery

Warmer Winds and Navy Report Dominate Morning News

The paper covers Lang's Navy report and open door policy notes, Dingey's political shift with Santhigo’s mayoral change, Long's general report, and local religious news. Also listed are court notes, Porto Rico engineers, new telephone work, lost recruits, and regional Round About Beranton items.

Secretary of the Navy Lang Dingey Delines Santhigo Judge Gordon

Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Southern States

Reports from North Carolina Virginia and Tennessee describe a distinct earthquake at about three to three thirty pm. Shocks were felt in Samuel Franklinsville Winston Richmond Charlotte Danville Konicky and Lynchburg with no damage reported. The tremor lasted seconds and was widely observed across southwest Virginia and nearby areas.

Franklinsville N.C Winston N. C Lie Thia Richmond Muany Port Nottu- Way Tennessee Line Charlotte Danville Thane Konicky

Cabinet Meets Over Paris Peace Dispatches

Washington dispatch reports a special cabinet meeting held at the White House to review late Paris peace commission dispatches. President advised cabinet that American commissioners will push already stated United States demands to Spain without further modification.

Washington Secretary Long Hin Paris Urie Madrid Parton White House Hay United States Spain

Camp Renamed to Camp McKenzie in Augusta

Special to the Augusta Tribune Camp Ronald and McKenzie in Augusta Ga November 23 renamed by Major General Young to Camp McKenzie in honor of Brigadier General Ronald McKenzie a West Point graduate who fought in the war and recently died in service New tents for the Thirteenth are expected to arrive soon with changes at the nearby new European site about 200 feet distant.

Ronald & McKenzie Augusta Young Camp McKenzie Ronald & McKenszle Weert Point i South Carolina United States Sties de Richard J. Bourke

General McReynolds Dies In Michigan

Local obituary notes General McReynolds who served in the Mexican War and the Civil War era. The record mentions his death at his daughter Mrs. Frederick Niine's home and notes promotions and service under notable leaders.

Mitkegon Lionerel McReynalds Frei Dent Lincoln Frederick Niine

Unclear fragmentary item tied to Cleveland theaters note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chirtuga Now Sive Hawry J Meyer and a note left by Mise Law Whomas. It references theaters in Cleveland and an unclear request or action. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.

Sive Hawry J Meyer Cleveland Itelanaih

Fragmentary note on Paria commission dispute

The document references Senor Mentenarios pressing for a return of his Paria commission membership and Bene Bagasta’s appeal. It notes irritation over personal responsibility and hints at internal church or civic conflicts.

Vania Paris Blandoel Welay Senor Mentenarios Paria Bene Bagasta

Ongoing Newark Salesman Injured in Train Collision

A Newark, New Jersey cattle salesman suffered a serious accident near Nanwouke when his wagon collided with a locomotive at the trolley crossing. He was thrown from the wagon and taken to a local hospital with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.

Willkes Tla Rm Bowtt Newark N. J Ayer Nanwouke Tlaht Aura

City in Kentucky reports deadly prison incident

In iideville Kentucky on November 21 Willem Gate who fatally hurt Charlee Askew during overtime in September died in a related incident today. The execution occurred inside the penitentiary walls and Gate died by unknown causes.

Open Door Policy Explained by Mr Dingley on Philippines Trade

Washington Nev. S. Chairman Dingley of the Ways and Means Committee explains the open door policy as equal treatment for imports from all countries, notes it could not apply to a territorial Philippines, and cites Canadian duties as a contrast. He discusses military administration, constitutional limits, and treaty provisions with Spain.

Dingley Philippines United States Washington Nev. S Dingrey Ways and Means Committee Star Today Dingtey Great Britain Ohe Congress Hawaii Pau Paria Spain Senate Canada Mr. Chamberlain

Thanksgiving Day Ob served by Americans in Manila

Thanksgiving was observed by Americans in Manila with a dinner hosted by FP Withnme for officers and troops. Attendees included Admiral Dewey Captain Dyer Captain Coglen Commander Walken Generals Ande… and Brit ish and Belgian consuls. The Minnesota regiment entertained the California regiment and hospital limits were noted.

Manila United Unites Cone Kear Adimiri Dewey Dyer Baltimore Coglen Thor Rateigh Louise Monterey Lamberton Figehio Olympic Walken Concord Comemander Singer Livneant Triiierweaither Charlesion Andeveon Male Mearthur Yeeves Otle Cvenshine Meothune Merchante Pier Ti

Dive Coffer Cooler Named for New Cust Figure

The article mentions the Dive Coffer Cooler with a connection to George Uriap of New Cust and Craig involved in a thirty moral issue. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but the focus centers on the new device and local figures.

Tyne Noy RTM Mr Aing Wil George Uriap New Cust Craig Wog

Weather forecast for Warrington district today

Forecast indicates increasing cloudiness and light southerly winds across Warrington with no precipitation expected. Temperatures remain mild as unsettled conditions move through the region.

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