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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
1
Paris reports the Spanish peace commissioners have not received Madrid instructions to grant Cuban sovereignty with conditions such as debt assumption by the United States. They may oppose American demands at tomorrow's meeting and seek another written proposal, hoping for extended discussion. The outcome remains uncertain.
General J Wilson and Captain Howell reported on the Per nandina site for the Third Pennsylvania volunteers. They found no tropical jungle and were favorably impressed with the sites selected. Nassau county clerk George E Wolff provided a land map and certificate stating most lands reverted to Florida in June 1897 for unpaid taxes and that no Alger ever controlled lands there.
The yellow fever situation in Mississippi is improving though infected points report new cases daily. Six new cases developed in Jackson yesterday while the state board of health notes eighteen new cases and three deaths elsewhere. Weather warms slightly but another frost is anticipated before further spread ends.
Washington reports Brigadier General H W Boynton U S volunteers will return to Chickamauga National Park Ga to resume duties and station in Chattanooga Tenn to carry out instructions. Brigadier General E S Williston U S volunteers ordered to Anniston Ala to assume command of the Second brigade of infantry there.
A Martin Township farmer riding a mule was thrown when the animal neared. He became entangled in the harness and dragged nearly a mile, sustaining severe head to foot injuries. Neighbors aided by cleaning mud from his face for recognition.
Judes Stewart of Chambersburg heard arguments in Harrisburg on objections to the Citizens party certificates in Philadelphia. An early decision was expected after today’s proceedings.
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Pittsburg Oct 20 Admiral George Dewey acknowledges the honorary doctor of laws conferred by the Western University of Pennsylvania. In the letter he thanks Chancellor W Z Holland and the trustees, praising the act as meaningful as his service in breaking Spain’s power.
Major General Graham consulted with the peace Jubilee committee on the military parade route and troop positions. About 7000 soldiers from Camp Meade will participate, with President McKinley to review on Broad Street. The New Orleans cruiser and the Texas vessel arrived, and a three night electrical display will plus civic events ending in a grand military pageant.
A Washington official urges U S colleges to train young men fluent in Spanish and English to aid colonial administration after the war. He cites difficulties faced by officials in the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico and calls for preparatory programs at leading schools.
The US cruiser Boston and the roller Neyo arrived at Amoy to monitor American affairs in Pekin and Manila and report on disturbances near Pekin. Reports describe a severe upheaval in the southern Philippines with Spaniards confined to towns while Americans seize rebel vessels at Cavite and nearby ports.
The torpedo boat Davis narrowly escaped destruction during an endurance trial in Astoria Ore on an October day. A hull burst crippled the craft injuring several crew members and killing seven as four more died late tonight. Named dead are Mc Neely Luithleon and J Wood with seriously injured W Wooda Bryan Johnson and Buehl.
An unidentified man died after being struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train in Trenton New Jersey. He carried an identification card listing a Pittsburg address and requested that information about the accident be sent to a Newark New Jersey address. No response has been received from Newark or Musburg.
Paris evening edition reports Captain Dreyfus is officially confined at Fort Mont Valerien in Paris. Ivy is not connected to the case. The article notes his transfer to the fortress and ongoing detention.
The Wainwright board released its findings on July 3 actions at Santiago. It details ship positions and courses for Spanish vessels including the Oquendo, Viscaya, Colon, and others, noting formations, near misses, and the Brooklyn and New York’s movements as the battle unfolded.
Paris reports the Court of Cassation may take up the Dreyfus case next week with a revision likely. Documents on Comte Baterhagy Lieutenant Colonel Henry and Mme Pays will be examined along with witness hearings, including Plequart.
John Reinhardt fifty five, of 82 Main Street, killed his wife over a dispute about her joining him in a saloon venture. He then shot himself and was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in critical condition. Mrs Reinhardt, 42, and the couple's children were at school during the tragedy.
Franklin Brown, a San Francisco hypnotist, died of blood poisoning contracted months earlier after attempting to hypnotize a lion cub. A slight scratch caused a relapse, leading to his death after hospitalization.
The body of Harold Frederic, noted journalist and author, who died in Henley, will be cremated at Woking cemetery. It is reported he had been under Christian Science care, with a doctor summoned only in the final days.
News notes ship movements with sailings and arrivals from New York on October 20. Vessels include Maerst Bis marck Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton to Genoa. Wilhelm 1 from New York to Kralsee. Fulda arrived in New York from Naples. Britanie from Liverpool to New York. Rotterdam service listed.
The second day of the state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at 8:19 am in Pittsburg with higher attendance. Reports from department heads were heard as Mrs. Van Kirk led devotional exercises and Mrs. Lavery discussed scientific temperance teaching and wartime cabling impacts on veterans.
David B. Hill spoke at a large Democratic rally at the Academy of Music in New York on October 20. He framed the Cuban question as a bipartisan issue and defended the war with Spain as a national achievement, criticizing Republican opposition and urging unity beyond party lines.
Washington dispatches say Nagasaki received the Hitachi Maru the largest steamship built outside American waters. Mitsui at Nagasaki constructed it. Lloyd's classed it WA Aq. A sister ship soon to be built as dockyards extend to ships up to 60 feet longer and a 2000 worker plant is established.
Pittsburg council members met in a public session at the city hall to accept an invitation from Philadelphia to attend a peace jubilee in Werneeday and Tuesday of the first week.
Dr Swallow spoke to large audiences in Fall Creek, Reynoldsville, and Jefferson court house about opposing the machine behind Jenks. He attacked the Guffey-Garman and Quay-Elkin factions, warned of waste and fake oppressions, and urged reform as the Democratic path forward. Tomorrow tours planned at Punxsutawney Kellwood and Vixton.
In a morning rundown the paper covers rain and easterly winds, Cuban debt views, war prep updates, a naval tale, Dr Swallow praise for Mr Jenke, Manila flight reports, a Spanish fairy tale, local donations to a friendless home, health board probes, and a Democratic meeting at the armory. Also notes on a repair ordinance, Scranton suburbs, general news from Camp Medina and other city briefs.
London reports Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain told the Society of the Friends of Peace he once doubted war could end but the effort convinced him. He spoke in Hebrew and the speech was not translated to the assembly due to a government request.
Weather ideal at Columbus track with warm conditions and several races completed. Black Wilkes CPtynn led early but Billy Leaf captured multiple heats. Carlyle Girne and Dr. Leek also earned top placements in the day’s events.
London morning papers adopt a cautious conservative tone in reporting the Fashoda question. They seek to defuse public anger on both sides of the channel and avoid an offensive stance while noting tensions remain high.
In New York on October 2 in the saddling paddock at Marria Park a sale of horses in training saw A. K. Marria and D. H. Marria bid and pay $10.0 for Kentucky Colonel.
A restaurant building inside the Philadelphia Zoological Garden in West Philadelphia was totally destroyed by an early morning fire. The blaze caused about $200 in insurance value. No injuries were reported.
William Merner broad Rerner and Charles Coats Weyth, two young Choektowugu schoolboys, were killed today when they jumped from a freight train onto a passenger train on the Lehigh Valley railroad at Buffalo Oui. They attempted to steal a ride and were struck on the adjacent track.
Governor Hast inge proclaims October 27 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the commonwealth. He urges worship at local churches, honors soldiers and sailors, and seeks the nation's lasting peace and rectitude of life. The proclamation, issued in Harrisburg, cites wartime sacrifices and calls for patriotic observance.
New York a October 4 Chairman Keach head of the Chiewage platform Democracy says letters were sent to all nominees on the regular Democratic slate asking how they voted in the last general election. Replies came from all except Van Wyck and Conway. Keach notes Conway supported the Palmer Buckner ticket and advises bimetallist Democrats to vote for the regular Democratic candidates in the state, marking Conway with a scratched ballot.
Toulaville Ke Oct 20 It was alleged that Charles Henning the bookkeeper at the Bank of Leu tai ville is in default for between 25000 and 19000 and has fled the city Henning allegedly fell into dissipation and a broken engagement with a St Louis girl. their marriage was blocked over religious differences Protestant Henning was a trusted bank employee.
Anity Dupont, the fighter who knocked out Bh Plly Wailer on Monday night in Omaha, died today after a prolonged coma of medical complications. The incident prompted officials to consider upgrading the charge to murder.
The Eastern Telegraph Company says there is no foundation to reports from the United States that Admiral Dewey cut the Manila Hong Kong cable. The cable is operational this morning.
Paris reports suggest France plans and rehearses for war with torpedo boat maneuvers at Toulon and fortifications manned. A secret wartime council chaired by Vice Admiral Barrera issued confidential orders. Brest naval reserves in five classes ordered to be ready for active service.
London stock market opened weak on October 20 as fears over the Fashoda Question and dearer money weighed on prices. American shares fell across multiple issues from St Paul to Pacific, with consois and preferreds weakening. A late rally failed to lift overall gains.
An important meeting of the state executive committee of the Young Men's Christian Association of Pennsylvania was held at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia. Attendees included chairman McCauley and secretary Haleey Hammond, with several regional leaders present from Harrisburg Pittsburgh Wilkes-Barre and Danville. The subcommittees on buckets, failed work, college work, district work, and syri work indicated progress in overall YMCA efforts.
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The Buffalo departs for Manila after loading from the repair ship Vermont. Details are unclear due to damaged text. the transfer involves a crew and equipment, with dates and destinations obscured in the OCR.
Tin Plate Industries of Pittsburg announces a plan with Judge Moore of Chicane to combine tin cities and leverage lower prices and production efficiency. The target aims to secure favorable options on a reliable plan to reduce costs across the Levitettivs of the Country.
Eastern area expected light winds and variable temperatures. Western regions see cooler conditions with increasing northerly winds and a slight chance of unsettled weather.
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