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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

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Spanish peace talks delayed as American commission stands firm

Paris Ort 14 The Spanish peace commission failed to meet the U S panel at the planned session and requested postponement to Friday. Judge Day and the American body press their boundary lines on Cuba while awaiting Madrid's reply, signaling a cautious but firm approach to arbitration and debts.

Paris United States Peace Commission Judge Day American Commission Benner Montero Rios Madrid Moore Cuba Spain United States Porto Rico Ladreones Europe

Government seeks friendly solution with France over Fashoda

London reports Sir Michael Hicks Beach says Britain is in negotiations with powers to develop each nation's spheres. He cites the Fashoda issue, notes France cannot claim political rights there, and warns withdrawal or grave consequences if France resists. He stresses friendly spirit and readiness to defend duties if needed.

London Michael Hicka- Reach North Shields Lord Thesebetrry Herbert Asquith France Fashuda Majur Marehland Egypt Africa

Swallow Explains Libel Suit Costs At DuBois Meeting

Dr Swallow outlines a libel suit case against him to a large audience at Fullers Opera House. He says the jury found him not guilty but blamed the costs on him and vows to hold Hastings and the other commissioners responsible. He repeats charges, cites corroborating proof, and campaigns with his party through Cleared, Greensville, Falls Creek, Reynoldsville, Brookville, and Jefferson County where Democrat George A Jenks hails from.

Swellow Urweneville Swadow Falls Creek Reynoldeville Brookville Jefferson Compte George A. Jenks

Eastern League talks on next season reshaping

Buffalo October 1 President Powers presided over a meeting with Franklin Buffalo O Neill of Montreal and Kvintveseh of ByracuKe to discuss potential league changes. The group agreed the circuit must be reorganized next year and that Ottawa and Wilkes Barre would be dropped. A directors meeting in New York on November 1 will finalize plans.

Buffalo President Powers Astern Baseball League Messrs. Franklin O'Neill Montreal Kvintveseh ByracuKe Ottawa Wilkes-Barre New York City

Troops for the Jubilee Move From Camp Meade

The War Department orders six troops of the Third Cavalry to proceed from Camp Meade to Augusta, Georgia, for duty with the Second Army Corps during the peace Jubilee ceremonies in Philadelphia. This marks the first troop movement toward a southern camp.

Washington Get War Department Third Cavalry Philadelphia Augusta Div Second Army Corps Meade

Secret marriage claimed between Li Hung Chang and empress

Vancouver reports newspapers carried by the Empropa from Mong Kong and Yokohama claim Li Hung Chang secretly wed the downer empress of Ching. The item appears in transit papers dated Oct 1.

Vancouver B. C Aleamer Empropa of Japan Mong Kong Yokohama Li Hung Chang Ching

Grow Speech on Democracy and Party Critique in Franklin

Hon. Galueha A. Grow delivers a lengthy address praising Jefferson and Jackson while condemning the Democratic party's current stance on national issues. He argues for a focus on state governance and criticizes the party as outlived and aligned with pro slavery and state rights views. The speech references Louisiana purchase, gold standard, and war with Spain, with many partisan examples from Pennsylvania and New York conventions.

Spain Democratic Party Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Grover Cleveland Congress Five One The Union Jeferson Jackson Jefferson Louisiana Thomas H. Benton Senate United States Pennsyllvania Congress of the United York Erie Canal New Eneland Wieh Benoit Calket Kansas Reeponee Toni Marathon Gettysburg Idea Webster Liberty

Stone Enthusiastically Addresses Bradford Audience

Col Stone speaks to a large Bradford crowd praising Pennsylvania enthusiasm for McKinley and opposing Democratic and Prohibition candidates. He denounces incendiary rhetoric and stresses the national campaign, with Kane and Mount Jewett events noted for the following day.

Bradford Stone Exchange Lyceum W. Kk. Tundick Pennsylvania Keystone State Harrisburg McKinley Kane Mount Jewett

Montauk Point Testimony Highlights Hospital Shortcomings

Jacksonville reporters quote Dr. Frye criticizing hospital methods and contract surgeons as incompetent. He pins typhoid on young age and self neglect, notes convalescents mismanaged, and claims ward clearances to make room for new patients. He cites poor supervision and biased press coverage. Colonel Dews and General Willieton defend supplies and Montauk camp quality.

Jacksonville Todas Frye Third Division Washington Denby Dodge Montauk Point Prand Dews Forty-Ninth Lows Regiment E. B. Willieton Arnins Sevier Deheee Cam United States Montiuk

War Department denies Bryan leave rumors in brief

The War Department today stated that Colonel William J. Bryan of the Third Nebraska has not been granted leave or kept from his regiment. Any reports to the contrary are without foundation in fact.

Washington War Department Secretary of War William J. Bryan Nebraska Hrvan

Wesleyan Tops Pennsylvania 17-0 in Wet Conditions

In a drenched game at Philadelphia, Wesleyan defeated Pennsylvania 17 to 0. The contest featured sloppy play and a late surge as the red and blue offense capitalized in the two twenty-two minute halves.

Philadelphia Wesleyan Pennsylvania

Maritime Trade Ledger of Anomalous Atlantic Voyages

Inbound and outbound sailings list vessels including Fuerst Bmiararek from Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton, and Majestic reaching New York via Southampton. Other entries note arrivals at Rotterdam and Liverpool and a Bremen to New York passage aboard Saale, with British and continental ports featured.

New York Salled Paul Riverhae Germanie Liverpool Woeaternland Antwerp Fuerst Bmianarek Hamburg Cherbourg Southampton Rotterdam Fortendam Hritauanie Majestic Bouthampton Saale Bremen

Peace Jubilee Parade in Chicago Ends in Crowd Crush

Chicago witnessed a vast peace jubilee with President McKinley welcomed amid massive crowds that overwhelmed police and guards. Marines and soldiers struggled to manage the crush on Jameson Boulevard and near the Union League Club as dignitaries looked on and a three hour marching review unfolded.

Chicago Jamin Jackson Union League Club McKinley Milea Shatter Chicago Hussars Grand Army Congress Street Michigan Avenue Union League Club House Mc Williams Clu

General-Dewey reports insurgent battle and peace talks

The morning news presents General Dewey’s report on a battle with insurgents and ongoing peace commission discussions. It notes Congressmen Grow addressing democracy and related political themes. Local items cover a Kenny Munler trial and revenue updates.

Dewey Insurgenta Grow Democracy Ag Peace Commission Socka Tony Chicago Kenny Munler Revenue Muller

Rioting crowd at club house interrupts president's address

Rescue efforts amid a chaotic scene left many injured as retreating attendees were dragged over railings. After about thirty minutes order returned and the president, Revell, and others addressed the crowd before dispersal without any fatalities.

Revell Union League Eri General Miles General Shafter McWilillame

Peace Jubilee Banquet Honors McKinley in Chicago

Chicago hosts a grand national jubilee banquet at the Auditorium honoring President McKinley with civic leaders and dignitaries including Franklin MacVeagh Gage Wilson Bliss Archbishop Ireland Clark Howell General Miles Governor Tanner Dr Frank Crane ex Vice President Stevenson Admiral Brown and university presidents. McKinley replies to the toast Our Country urging continued unity and expansion of civilization without further war, while speakers from Atlanta to Michigan stress reconciliation international arbitration and future national duties.

McKinley Club President McKinley Alexander H. Revell Gage Lias Wilson Smith Miles Shafter Dofeld Corbin Samel Kk. Morae Mount Indiana Maleter Baltimore Maybury Detroit Llow Milwaukee George Brown Samuel Gompers Emory Speer Merkelsohn Liberty Shelden William Ff Harper Meculla Grand Army Port Sheridan Chicago Tussinimoans Iliness National Guard Seventh Infantry Union League Club House United States Franklin Mac Veagh Bliss Archbishop Ireland Clark Howell Tanner Frank Crane Stevenson Admiral Brown Liesher Mmory Speer Angell Michigan University Northrup University of Minnesota MacVeagh Atlanta General Miles General Shafter Limebee President Angels

Yale Tops Brown In Tight Football Showdown

Yale defeated Brown 26 to 6 in a hard fought game as Yale’s lighter line held Brown’s heavy rush and opened up gaps for decisive runs. DeVille sparked a 64 yard breakout as Yale dominated the later play. Harvard beat Newton Athletic Association 22 to 0 at Soldiers Field despite a heavy rain that slowed the game to a near washout.

New Haven Conn Yale Brown University Brown DeLville Cambridge Mass Harvard Footall Newton Athletic Association

Steamship Arrives With Gold Dust Worth Millions

The steamship Hoanoke arrived today from St Michael carrying about 500 passengers and gold dust estimated at $2,000,000. The Canadian Bank of Commerce is noted among the holders of some of the dust and related assets.

Bealttle Waeh Oct Hoanoke St. Michael Caniulan Bank of Commerce Monk British North America

Virden Riot Probe Opens in Carlinville Grand Jury

The Carlinville grand jury began examining the Virden riot with aims to indict those responsible. Fifteen prominent Virden citizens were summoned as witnesses.

Springfeld Carlinville Virden Eltizene

Dewey Defeats Insurgents in Manila Bay Engagement

Madrid dispatch reports an American insurgent clash after Admiral Dewey forbade flying the rebel flag on their ships. Both sides suffered losses. American forces reportedly captured rebel vessels. Washington expressed no confirmation as of Oct 1, with no formal notice at the navy department.

Dewey Manila Bay Admiral Dewey Washington Navy Department United States Manila War Department

Burglary at Oriegen's Clothes Store on Lacka Wanna

Thieves broke in through a back door panel at Oriegen's clothing store on Lacka Wanna avenue yesterday morning. They took five overcoats a dozen suits and three neckties. Detectives Gurrell and Moirvis investigated as gas burned all night, with little evidence found. Louis Gordon and Charles Stone were sentenced to three years and county jail respectively for a prior robbery of the same store on June 9.

Oriegen Lacka- Wanna Avenue Gurrell Moirvis Louis Gordon Charles Stone

Columbus Driving Club Opens Fall Meet in Cold Cloudy Weather

The Columbus Driving Association opened its fall meeting in Columbus Ohio with cloudy cold weather and a heavy track. Elders won both races held on the bad day as the field suffered. Time figures and placements are listed for the events with several horses and drivers named.

Columbus Rank Oli Elders Roth Reautha Hylear Bom Cricksoll Melwwehtini Seunth Heath Ariington Allie Wilkes Brannigan Wmirme Lay

Objections to Butler Nomination in Sixth District

Objections to Thomas F. Butler of West Chester for the Republican Sixth District nomination were sustained. The court ruled Butler was regularly nominated and rejected a contested certificate of nomination signed by Congressman Rollinson of Delaware, who had filed independent candidacy papers.

Whirrisburg Jurge Simenton Thomas 8 Butter West Chester Puthor Rolinson Deliware Butler Deelin Witch

Coastline Littered with Shipwrecks Amid Disaster

London dispatch reports continued arrival of wrecked ships from the gale strewn coast. Many crews saved, but more than thirty persons are feared drowned as debris washes ashore along the shoreline.

London

Pennsylvania Pension Issued for Bradford Resident

The Pennsylvania pension notice releases funds for a Bradford resident, Holmes, with a scheduled payment range from a designated amount to ten dollars. The document lists the recipient and the pension amount bracket in a formal notice.

Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Western Regions

Forecast for Thursday calls for increasing cloudiness in Western Pennsylvania with rain by day and night. Strong winds at front passages affect the Penngyl union area as the system nears.

Washington Evetery Penngylvanic Fale

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