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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
1
Philadelphia August 91 Chairman Elkin Republican state chief rebuts ex Postmaster General Wanamaker and Business Men's League claims. He defends party unity, cites tax and corporate policy, defends state finances, and vows to uphold McKinley administration and elect Republicans.
Col Stone the Republican candidate for governor addressed about two thousand listeners in Williams Grove Pennsylvania with James W Latta John R Hamilton and J M Clark present He defended the party against corruption charges urged a crop of statesmen in Congress and pledged to win the governorship General Latta and Hamilton spoke on GOP unity and opposition to personal attacks.
Admiral W. S. Fehley and General William M. Gorion, U S commissioners, sailed for San Juan aboard the Benecú to settle Spanish evacuation terms. General John M. Brooke remains in Puerto Rico. Also aboard are fifty post office clerks and forty two trained nurses.
The president will visit Camp Wikoff in New York and travel to General Wheeler in Washington D C aboard the same trip with the secretary of war. Adjutant General Corbin notes the informal visit is scheduled for Saturday and will accompany the secretary of war.
The body of Mrs Prinele Campbell wife of a prominent merchant from Bigsburg Pa was found in the Susquehanna River at Sunbury today. She had left a note yesterday saying he would end her life. Campbell had been despondent over their 2 year old daughter's death and had threatened to harm her.
In Jlurtisburg Pensylvania volunteers appoints First Lieutenant Francis M Leu to captain and Lemon Lieutenant William F Fulmer to first lieutenant Bromley Wharton of Philadelphia City Troop promoted to second lieutenant during tonight's ceremony at the Battery C officers.
In Harrisburg on August IL a soda water fountain tank at Dietrich and Bos confectionery exploded during charging. Fragments struck Marty J. Boy, injuring him fatally two hours later. Prank Todd, an assistant, escaped injury.
Washington August 11 The War Department released Lawton s daily health report for Santiago showing 4 percent sick 289 fever 1 new fever cases 64 returned to duty and 5 deaths among the troops.
Williamsport August 11 Cleven Dinges longtime prohibitionist and treasurer of the Prohibition party executive committee died at his home from typhoid fever. He was born at Centre Hall near Heliefoute and his death ends a noted public career.
The speech argues for an Anglo American alliance with emphasis on confronting Russian aggression and expanding U S influence in the Pacific. It asserts shared interests with Great Britain and urges continuation of expansion including the Philippines and other territories. It cites naval power, colonial governance, and the Monroe Doctrine as foundational.
Partly cloudy overview with discussions of an Anglo American alliance and a new state camp proposal. Whitney's Weekly News covers budgets and commerce. Local impressions from Boundy on the Klondike. Dentler reports from Porto Rico. Major Heyes' National Guard detail noted. Scranton area news roundabout and regiment moves toward Camp Meade.
Paris reports Lieutenant Colonel Henry, linked to the Dreyfus affair, chose death by suicide after confessing to forging a letter tied to the case. He warned of pressure and claimed his conscience was pure as he died in custody.
Police today raided a hidden operation tied to a tire pool scheme. Proprieties linked to the case were seized, twelve rooms were connected to the illicit activity, and the alleged proprietors were jailed overnight for a hearing tomorrow.
General Le Monten de Hoisdeffre chief of the general staff of the Preich army resigns to the government. He cites loss of confidence in Lieutenant Colonel Henry and accuses him of producing forged evidence, prompting his renunciation.
Delegates from Welsh miners ratified an agreement by a 4 to 0 vote accepting the terms reached in London. The deal includes a 5 percent wage increase for minors and was confirmed at a joint meeting in London on Monday.
Washington August 31 Adjutant General Corbin said the Rough Riders will be relieved from service at once. The order for their mustering out will be issued later.
A steamer Vigilancia delivered fifty men of the Twenty-third Kimsat volunteers to the Santiago harbor. The contingent arrived today and all are reported well and in good spirits for duty.
The hospital ship Relief carrying seven crew from the hospital aboard and sick men from Ponce departed for Boston yesterday amid fever and typhoid concerns.
Washington reports pension certificates issued August 2 including Original Rodman W Reynolds from Bostberou ds burg for $12. Additional entries list John Pacy of Huntington Mills Luverne with amounts from 6 to 9.
Paris Exposition Commission in Washington announces Professor Li. DB. Woodward of Columbia University New York has been named assistant commissioner general to the Paris exposition.
A. J. Steinman was today nominated by the Democrats of the Tenth congressional district in Lainoweter, Pennsylvania. The announcement marks Steinman as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming congressional race.
Gov Hastings writes to Calvert Pardee proposing a temporary camp for returning troops if funds and tents are provided. He asks the War Department for a sixty day furlough for Pennsylvania troops and possible discharge, plus mustering out non deployed state troops if conditions permit. He will confer with the War Department and Postmaster General Smith.
News from Annopolis Maryland reports Admiral Cervera to return with his officers to Spain following directives from the Spanish minister of marine. Enthusiasm grows as talks of parole for prisoners arise. Captain Bulatelete heads to New York while Allen authorizes release of Spanish naval prisoners captured July 3. Prisoners to be repatriated at Spanish government expense.
Beondville Moss August 21 top trotting program includes the Mesaohusetta stake for trotters with eight heats run. Garu cilla Grtutten Boy and Beatle J bebe show in contention while Chanty wins minor heats. Kyle von Woy takes the freee top prize with Test time 2.11. Parntell Jr gains yesterday’s trotting honors with SCPORNE Weeds to Cuneo Whig money. Tomorrow Star Pointer aims for world reward of 1M.
Koelgn Willaam Vin Neat Powelson a Maine battleship commander and War with Souli hero married Mirwin Millar of Wyoming in the Epteropat hospital room today. The planned home wedding was postponed after Powelson fell ill when struck by a crueler Bre Paw, prompting his nurse Miss Millar to stay and arrange the ceremony at the hospital.
In the Charlow River Park meet, McQuffie defeats Prank Father by one up in a fast mile. Clete paces the field with a time of 2045 breaking the world record in this class, surpassing Harry Hikes who previously held 26.38.
James Elliot, among the nation's oldest fire chiefs, died this afternoon in Detroit after a stomach ailment. He led city fire services for decades and was a prominent public safety figure.
Weather forecast for Thursday calls for eastern Pennsylvania generally fair with continued high temperatures and southeasterly winds. Western Pennsylvania expected to be cloudy with continued high temperatures and easterly winds.
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