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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1898

Page

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Peace- Questions Considered As US Cuban Debt Burden Grows

The Porto Rican and Ladrones questions are merged with the Cuban issue as peace commissions pursue a simultaneous conclusion. Spain faces pressure over Cuba debt before a possible hostilities resumption, while the United States contests shared liability and contemplates independent Cuba. Details focus on debt totals, proposed US share, and ongoing protocol talks.

Spain United States Ladrones Cortes Bpanjarda Cuba

Shipping News Briefs From New York Harbor

New York city reports arrivals and sailings with Belgenland cleared for Southampton Gibraltar and Aller arriving in New York for Naples and Genoa as part of the daily harbor movements.

New York Belgenland Southampton Gibraltar Aller Naples Genoa

Harrity Denies Deal With Guffey Over Jenks Support

Philadelphia dispatch reports William F. Harrity declaring he backs George A. Jenks for governor and denying any deal with Colonel Guffey. He says Democrats statewide unite for the Jenks ticket and any talk of patronage or recognition is baseless fiction.

Philadelphia Willam F. Harrity George A. Jenks Colonel Guffey Pittsburg Harrity Jenks Harrity Saree Pennsylvania Democratic Party T Am Mr. Harrity

Philadelphia Peace Jubilee Parade Highlights and Guest Attendances

Philadelphia hosts a Peace Jubilee with crowds and electric displays. Warships Winslow Marblehead Gloucester and Mayflower arrive on the Delaware while Commodore Pratlip Captain Polger and Lieutenant Staunton visit Major Warwick. President to attend Union League reception and public meeting at the Academy of Music. General Miles will lead the parade with troops including the Twenty first infantry from Plattsburg. Over 26 000 volunteers and 26 000 tons of marching force expected with other officers and dignitaries arriving and viewing the naval display.

Philadelphia Delaware River Winslow Marblehead Gloucester Mayflower Pratlip Polger New Orleans Staunton Warwick Texas Union League Court of Honor Miles Shafter Academy of Music Twenty-first Infantry Plattsburg MN Cuney Fifth Artillery Bien Andury Challe Fanthign Miss Longe Wheeler

Hollinger Guilty in Pennsylvania Farmhouse Murder

In Morrisburg on October 24 the jury found Joseph Hollinger a Derry township farmer guilty of murder in the August 26 death of his wife. He stabbed her during grape picking. he had pleaded not guilty, later for voluntary manslaughter. His children testified to threats. the defense noted family insanity and his nickname Crazy Jie. A new trial will be sought.

Morrisburg Joseph Hollinger Derry Hi Wife Hollinger Holinger Jie

Camp Site Chosen for 2000 at Pinar del Rio

Captain Griscom selects a camp site near Pinar del Rio able to hold two thousand men. Cuban destitution and a smallpox epidemic loom as relief and medical aid struggle amid a tense military backdrop in Havana and Matanzas.

Griscom Pinar del Rio Havana Voraker United States Military Commission Commission Vedado Laine Hart United States Commissionera United States Police Department Trocha Hotel Solan Blanco Pinar del Rilo Hecker Pinar del Flo Grigcom

Admiral Schley Launched in New York Shipyard

The Admiral Schley, a new American Mail Steamship Co vessel, was successfully launched at Cramp’s Ship Yard. Miss Jonnie Pears christened her as officials from New York joined Philadelphia observers. The ship will serve the West Indian fruit trade between New York and Havana, part of a four-ship series with the Admiral Theney launched on August 18, the Admiral Sampson two weeks later, and the Admiral Watson due November 1. The vessels measure 280 feet long, 26 feet beam, and 26 feet depth.

Philadelphia Admiral Senley American Mail Steamship Company Cramps Jonnie Peares Thin Eli Ammerican Mall Steamship Companys New York Admiral Schley Havana American Mail Com Pins Admiral Theney Admiral Sampson Admiral Watson

Captain Carter Dead in Selach’s Hotel

Captain Thomas B. Carter head of the secret service bureau for Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee was found dead in his Selach’s hotel room. Coroner McCullough ruled death by heart disease around midnight with no pain. Carter had been appointed months ago to fill a vacancy created by Captain Michael Bauer and planned to join his son in Indianapolis when death occurred.

Lowieville Thomas B. Carter Secret Service Bureau Kentucky Indiana Tennessee Wan Selach's McCullough Carter Michael Bauer Secret Service Indianapolis

Ryan Defeats Bonner in Elusive Twenty Round Bout

New York reports Ryan of Syracuse defeats Bonner of Summit Hill Pa in a mid Harlem fight at the Greater New York Athletic Club. The bout lasts twenty rounds with Ryan never in danger and winning by a clear margin. Bonner showed clever boxing but could not match Ryan’s pace and skill.

New York Hmny Ryan Syracuse Jack Donner Summit Hil Greater New York Athletic Club Sryan Bran Martin

Swallow Campaign Hits Somerset and Myeredale

Gubernatorial candidate Swallow drew crowds in Somerset and Myeredale with speeches criticizing Auditor General McCauley and the Delaney Miller pamphlet. Volney B. Cushing warned party bosses, while Swallow urged accountability over $124,000 for agriculture and $19,000 for contingencies. He scheduled further stops at West Newton and Charleroi.

Somerset Swallow Myeredale McCauley Charles Miller Hamilton John C. Delaney Chirles Miller Hamiton Quay Machine Department of Agriculture State College Volney B. Cushing Dr. Swallow Weat Newton Charleroi

Letter demanding retraction over stock loan allegations

Philadelphia letter from Mr Loper challenges Hon John Wanamaker to retract public accusations about a $100000 stock loan to Pittsburg Pure Beer Brewing. Loper denies all purchases or loans and proposes an independent committee of editors or prominent citizens to verify the claim. He urges a public correction.

John Wanamaker Mifffintown Omerneus Pittsburg Trendfer People's Bank Ite Wis Hellevimner Milllintown Philadashin Toauny Gutree Hlidard

Destructive Wharf Fire Destroys Brooklyn Waterfront

A fierce fire at Pier 30 and adjacent wharf in Brooklyn caused about half a million dollars in damage. The blaze swept four blocks along the riverfront aided by a north wind, threatening the Androsen ship and burning the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company facilities. The Androsen owned by F. L. W. Roberts faced a heavy loss, and the naval stores of George W. Hammond suffered extensive damage.

New York Enet River Brooklyn Naval Ateros George L. Hammond Cafies Walcott Street van Dyke Wall Streets George W. Hammond Ithe Andrieen FL W. Roberts Liverpool Ptall Bros Gowanus Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company

Fighting at Pekin Reports from Marco Polo Bridge Clash

Pekin dispatch says Chinese soldiers attacked English engineers at the Marco Polo bridge on the Pekin Hankow railway. Two engineers were injured and a railway coolie was killed. Telegraph wires cut at Paoting-Wu. Foreign envoys will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow.

London Pekin Dually Telegraph Marco Polo Bridge Pekin- Hankow Pao- Ting-Wu

Loon of the bark Maria Libera ashore near Cape Romain

From Georgetown news: the bark Maria Libera sailing from Savannah to Cette with cargo of taves went ashore off Cape Romain after a gale. Captain and seven crew reached Georgetown. Vessel total loss but part of the cargo may be saved as foreign advice is awaited.

Columbia Georgetown Savannah Cette Franca Cape Romain

Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Trust Ruling Against Railways

The U S Supreme Court declares the Joint Traffic Association illegal under the Sherman Act. The decision affirms federal regulation of railroads as semi public, reversing lower court rulings and aligning with the TransMissouri outcome. Dissenters are Gray Shiras White.

Supreme Court Gray Shiras White Great Trunk Line Systems Washington United States Supreme Court Joint Traffic Association United States Justion Peckham Trans-Missouri Congress Fuller Harlan Brewer, Trown Peckham Shirase Justive McKenna Justice Peckham Hartin United States Circuit Court For Southern District of New York United States Court of Appeals Mulroads Yast Traffic Association Trmk Simale Aerosmens Trims Missouri Association Ileal Biw Harlun, Brewer, Brown and Peckham Trafic Association Iegal Tyroni-Missouri United States Circvwit Court Southern District New York Attorney General Eclrcuit Court Court of Appeals Gemissal Edmunds James C. Carter E. J. Phelsin Hicharde

Weather and City News Roundup From Scranton

Morning weather shows pair and southerly winds. Local reports cover Scranton court sessions and the disposition of the peace settlement. Editorial notes oppose investigating the diphtheria epidemic. Plus updates from Havana peace talks and Camp Meade soldiers.

Camp Meade

Anarchist Arrested in Haifa During Imperial Visit

Haifa Palestine October 2 police made an important arrest of a well known anarchist. Extraordinary precautions are taken to protect Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria. No women are allowed in the streets while the royals stay. Police fear anarchists might use disguises to gain access.

Haifa Palestine William Augusta Victoria

Sargent's Successor Named to Industrial Commission

John T. Kennedy of the Department of Columbia was appointed a member of the industrial commission after the resignation of Vice Sargent. The Washington appointment confirms changes in the panel and signals ongoing oversight of labor and industry matters.

Washington

Judge Day Seen as Right Man for Peace Mission

Washington dispatch cites William R Day as president of the Hispanic American commission. It quotes a Madrid diplomat lamenting Cuba debt talks and praises McKinley for steadfast support, urging firm stance to secure terms without war.

Washington Washington Post Paris Hispanic-American Commission William McKinley William R. Day McKinley Day Leaber Bismarck Gambetta Li Hhung Chuang Count Tzo Phere Gertiemat Unite States Cuba Madrid

Aguinaldo Appoints Rival Leader Arrests Shake Insurgents

Manila reports General Pin-del-Pilar, Aguinaldo’s top rival for control, summoned to Malolos and arrested on charges of disregarding Aguinaldo’s authority and defying American forces. Amtinghio has resisted replacing unfit officers and faces obstacles from insurgent leaders.

Manila Pin del Pilar Aguinaldo Philippine Insurgenta Malolos Acainethia Aguinalde Amtinghio Amtinabio Pana

General Merritt marries Miss Williams at Savoy Hotel

General Merritt and Miss Williams wed in the bride's Savoy hotel apartments at six o'clock. The ceremony was moved from St Andrew's Westminster due to Miss Williams illness. Only intimate friends attended including Mrs Norman Williams and Norman Williams Jr with Lord and Lady Charles Mull er and Henry White the U S charge d affaires.

Lemson Merritt Miss Willams Savoy Hotel Bt. Andrew's Church Westminster Miss Williams Norman Williams

Botkin Declared Not a Fugitive by San Francisco Court

The San Francisco Superior Court en banc rules Mrs. Botkin is not a fugitive from Delaware justice for the murder of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Tieoane. The court says flight must be perpetual, not constructive. She is remanded to police custody while trial date and venue are pending.

San Franciono Superior Court Botkin John P. Dunning Joshua Tieoane Dover Del Delaware

McIntyre Sentence Approved by President

The president approved the court martial sentence dismissing Chaplain McIntyre of the Oregon from naval service for remarks in a Denver lecture that criticized Admiral Sampson and others.

McIntyre Washington, Dct Naval Service Oregon Denver Sampson

Fashoda Incident Dispatches Across European Powers

Important letters from the Marquis of Salisbury outline Egypt’s Nile valley claim, Major Marchand’s precarious position, and Mustapha Foy’s appeal to Lord Cromer. The Paris and London talks press for a written settlement while Britain weighs French proposals amid ongoing tensions over Khartoum and Sudan.

Marquis of Salisbury Nile Valley Egypt Major Marchand Mustapha Fo Hoy London Admiralty Cunard and White Statnes Vesiele France Senteh Great Britain Baron de (Ourlet Paris Salisbury Matequis Salinhbury Dissadur Edmond Monron Baron de Courter Beypt Omealurnan Sallabury Marehand Paron de Vouriet Baron Courlet Baroy de Courlet Nile Milligale Malebury Baron de Ourlet Parle Tonf Lriiteh Thursany

Strike ends as miners return to work at reduced wages

The miners strike that began in March is broken. Pomeroy mine workers return to work at lower wages while the Sulllian mine at New Haven West Virginia remains idle. Winter approaching and lack of company store credit ended the strike.

Pomeroys New Haven W. Va Pomeroy Bend Uo Company

Unclear loaned items listed across regions

Fragmentary notice records loans of items with scattered names and locations such as Lakeside and Luzerne. The text mentions amounts like $10 and several personal names, but details are incomplete and distorted.

Washington Pennaylovania Pecelone Uprigii al—Charles Lakeside Busque+ hanna Increnere-Special Inine M. Mogers Ideetown Luzerne

Weather Forecast for Wollington October First

An October forecast from Wollington predicts partly cloudy to mild conditions in the morning followed by possible evening showers. Winds shift to a fresh southerly direction with higher humidity and a chance of drizzle after sunset.

Wollington

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The Philippine Islands Joint Commission Clack Guam Porta Rica Wither Imparelal Porto Rico China Exchange Telegraph Company Harrisburg Hernandez de Vilasco Lorenzo General de Valasco Plnnr del Rio Lorenzo Keens Red Cross Society Matangas City of San Adtonio Matanzas Cardenas Sagina Caton Bsabanils Wid Gibra Hoguin Neuvitas Miguel Gallart Puerto Principe Baenaive Reiter Ereilio Murales Captain Carter Civil Service Ryan Bonner MR. Loper Mifflintown Maria Libera Fueheda Agdinet Scranton Play Hosen Board of Control Green Ridge Woman's Club Woeest Scranton Suburtas Sargent Judge Day Gen. Merritt Mrs. Botkin California Fashoda Salisse HY Dispatch Baron de Couriot Bohr -Ghazel Mustapha Potex Cheneral Kituhener Low Croner Rirypt Kitchener Parhoda Mey Mustapha Fotay Cromer Sallehury Keypt Ting Mohamed Ahnad Miners Pomeroy, Ohio Pennsylvania Pensions
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