Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1898

Page

1

Turbulent Cuban Affairs Split Blanco and Arolas Over Theatre

Reports from Havana dated 18 reveal tension between General Blanco and Military Governor Arolas, a failed full dress visit by U S commissioners, and a suspended performance at the Tacon theatre amid threats of resignation. A bank and municipality clash over bond interest prompts cabinet crisis, while Matanzas reports dire poverty and four to five deaths daily among the poor.

Matanzas Blanco Aroias Arcina Tacon Theatre Arolas Senor Govin Banco Espanol Senor Ricardo Galiis

Evacuation Plans Amid Cuban Tensions Hold Spain US Ties

Rumors of General Wade’s illness are denied as he and the American evacuation commission proceed. Evacuation talks focus on Spanish soldiers numbering about one hundred thousand, securing ports at Gi bara Neuvitas Cienfuegos and Havana, with completion aimed by February. A Dreyfus trial play triggers a Havana protest and police action while Spanish warships discuss returning to Spain with armaments.

Havana Blanew Parrado Cuba Solano United States Madrid Blanco Wade General Wade Louvre Trocha Vedada Gibara Neuvitas Cienfuegos Tacon Dreyfus Fulton General Bianco Spain

Dreyfus A Spy Revealed In Zealous Vendetta

A Morning Today long story asserts Dreyfus was linked to a German spy network within the French army. The piece claims a secret department planted the charge to ruin him, citing revenge by Colonel Henry and Col. du Paty de Clam in a plot framed as legitimate.

London David Christie Murray Morning Today Dreyfus Droyfue Germany Henry Comte Neterhogy du Paty de Clam

Philippine peace talks affirm Pine Islands stance

Madrid correspondent reports a four hour conference between Senor Sugasta, the premier, and President Bonor Monteri Hios of the peace commission concluded with a pledge to vigorously defend Spain’s retention of the Pine Islands.

Londo Bsepl WeThe Daily Mall'a Madrid Senor Sugasta Bonor Monteri Hios Boankkh Peace Commission Pine Islands Spain

French Army and Dreyfus Case Stirring Rehearing Prospects

Paris reports reveal Gen Aurilden offered revision to the Dreyfus case after pressure from subordinates at the war office. Brisson's cabinet fight over reopening divides Faure, with a 6 to 6 vote in a committee that will not bind the cabinet. A Beaumets town Beaubois is named to host the rehearing amid ongoing prosecutions and new secret documents.

Paris Dreyfus Aurlinden War Office Brisson Zurlinden M. Tillaye Faure M. Larsen Henry M. Sutter Connccll M. Faure M. Brissen Zurinden Chanoine Favre General Aurlinden Isle du Diable M. Prisson General Chanoin Beaubuis Department of Oise

Ill Health At Santiago Leads To Troop Sickness Rise

General Lawton reports worsening health in the Santiago force with 1,222 sick and 41 fever cases. New illnesses include yellow fever and malaria remittant fever among Ninth United States volunteers and other units. Several deaths are listed from typhoid, yellow fever, and malaria.

Santiago de Cubs Haye Washington Gustafson John Eadward Harris United States Volunteers Arthur Barry William Diltmat Otto Refeldt Michael J. O'Brien James Burke Lawton

France Turns Friendly to Britain Over Marchand Expedition

From Cairo sources the Daily Mail reports France has adopted a conciliatory stance toward Great Britain and calls Major Marchand’s expedition unofficial. The Sirdar will offer to convey Marchand to Cairo and Egyptian troops may occupy Fashoda.

London Cairo Daily Mail France Great Britain Marchand Fashoda

Shipping arrivals and routes listed in fragmented report

A fragmented ship movement note lists arrivals and origins including New York Havre Liverpool and Liverpool to New York with references to Auranta La Chim pagne and Lucenta. The text shows multiple port calls and transatlantic connections in September without complete details.

New York la Normaindie Havre Rotterdam Liverpool Auranta la Chimpagne Eer Eaen Lucenta

Condition of Thomas F. Bayard in Dedham

Dedham Massachusetts September 1 The condition of Thomas F Bayard today was about the same as yesterday The attending physician had no hope of recovery.

Mr. Bayard Dedham Mass Thomas F. Bayard

Man Run Down and Killed by Trolley Car in Pittston

Patrick Runne of Pittston was fatally struck by a trolley on the Beranton railroad track last night while walking. The incident occurred in Wilkes-Barre report area. authorities investigate cause and sequence of events.

Wilkes-Barre Patrick Runne Pittston Beranton Decirle

Captain Capron Dead in Rest After Santiago Service

Captain Allyn Capron of the First Artillery died at his Fort Myer home near Washington at about noon. A renowned artillery expert and Shafter’s Santiago veteran, his son Captain Allyn K. Capron of the Rough Riders was killed in action. Capron succumbed to typhoid fever after his Cuban campaign. Burial likely at Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington Allyn Capron First Artillery Fort Myer Capron General Shafter Santiago Allyn K. Capron Rough Riders Captain Capron Morida Military Academy Arlington National Cemetery

SULTAN YIELDS IN CRETE AS BRITISH FORCE ADVANCES

In Candin Crete dated Sept 18 the sultan orders Dievad Pasha to comply with Admiral Noel’s disarmament ultimatum. A British detachment occupies the fort entrance and Ottoman troops may withdraw. Prisoners include two leaders of the attack on the British camp.

Candin Island of Crete Dievad Pasha

Porto Rico Evacuation Nears Completion

San Juan de Porto Rico reports preparations for embarkation of Spanish troops are complete though American commissioners have not been formally advised. Five ships are needed to transport troops luggage and artillery with five vessels to arrive by the 26th inst. Troops may stay if they wish, and island evacuation could occur within three days pending ships.

San Juan de Porto Rico Compania Tragatlantica Cadiz United States

Deaths at Ponce Reported by General Brooke

Washington reports four American deaths at Ponce Puerto Rico in dispatches to the war department. Causes listed include typhoid fever affecting Brace of the Third Wisconsin and Morton Bent-Jew of the Nineteenth United States Infantry, plus malarial fever for Frederick Lingle of the same regiment. A supplementary message notes Frederick Bhelpe of Battery 8 fifth artillery died Sept 16. details signed by Major General Brooke.

Washington War Department Brooke Ponce Porto Rico Soutth Sin P Brace Wisconsin Morton Bent- Jew United States Infantry Frederick Lingle

Charges filed against sergeants for mutiny and wheeling

Yesterday Captain Miller of the Second Regiment and Captain Shelley of the Fifth framed charges against Sergeant W. Johnson of the Third Regiment for mutiny and dispersing the poll of their respective companies in an article in the Atlanta Constitution dated August 2.

Bontingo de Cuba Miller Shelley W. Johnson Atlanta

Allentown Soldier Dies of Typhoid in Improvised Hospital

Allentown Pa Sept 18 Private Lewis Krick of Company D Fourth regiment died here last night from typhoid fever contracted in Porto Rico. He was 23 unmarried and a son of Lewis Krick of Berks county.

Allentown Lewis Krick Porto Rico Borke County

Coded to Great Britain Berlin Benn Declares Delage Bay Code

The Vorsiche Zeitung states that the Anglo German notice shows Delage bay was coded for Great Britain in commerce not politics. This interpretation attributes commercial signaling to a bilateral context rather than political action.

Berlin Benn Vorsiche Zeitung Delage Bay

Government proposes action against anarchists

In Rome on September, the Kovernment urged international powers to take action against anarchists, seeking a coordinated response to the threat. The move signals growing concern over radical activities and potential measures.

Rome Sept The Kovernment

Mystery of the Yellow Pond Brings Grace Perkins Marriage Doubt

In Middleboro Massachusetts Grace Perkins declines to confirm marriage rumors to Charles Bourne after a dismembered body found in Yellow Mill pond is identified as not hers. Detective Arnold of Bridgeport retrieves the corpse from Undertaker Williams with Perkins’s sworn statement. Bournes deny marriage. Grace refuses to discuss her two week absence or movements, including a trip to Onset and Providence. The Perkins and Bourne families plan a formal statement later.

Middleboro Mass Bridgeport Police Yellow Mill Pond Frank W. Perkins Grace George Arnold Undertaker Williams Taunton Williams Bridgeport Mr. Perkins Arnold Perkins Grace Perkins Charles Bourne Bournes Onset Providence Middlehere Miss Perkina

Harvest Home Festival and Local News Roundup

The brief notes cover a Harvest Home Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church with local leadership appointments and a regional news roundup. It mentions a fatal shooting affray at Pittnton, typhoid case removal from Camp Meade, and veterans, including a former Scranton Hoy as a Rough Rider, among scattered items in the morning edition.

Trinity Lutheran Church Pittnton Camp Meade Seranton Hoy

Winnie Davis Dies at Rockingham Hotel

Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis died at noon at the Rockingham hotel in Narragansett Pier after a weeks illness described as gastric and bilious. Born in 1863 in Richmond she grew up at Beauvoir and served as her father’s constant companion aiding his writings and public efforts. She was known as the Daughter of the Confederacy and was presented as such during Mr Davis 1886 tour.

Narragansett Pier Winnie Davis Jefferson Davis Rockingham Bowl Miss Davis Richmond Davis South

Montauk Army Troops Move Off in Desertion of Camp

About 1,400 soldiers from Camp Wickoff arrived at Montauk Point on the transport Chester and the ambulance boat Shinnecock. They are being redistributed to Fort Thomas Kentucky Huntsville Alabama Hilton Head Port Royal and other posts while the Shinnecock ferries 26 sick and 47 convalescent service members to hospitals in New York and Philadelphia.

New York Montauk Point Wickoff Chester Shinnecock New Jersey Sixth United States Infantry Fort Thomas Newport Tenth United States Infantry Baltimore and Ohio West Shore Pennsylvania Jersey City Charles Richard Philadelphia North River St. Vincent's

Anarchist Band Tied to Assassination Plot

Lombon Sept 19 The Daily Telegraph reports St. Petersburg correspondence that Lucchenni the Austrian empress assassin belonged to a European anarchist group that traveled to the United States two years ago to pursue regicide. The correspondent says the band chiefs are still in New York.

Lombon The Daily ‘Telegraph St. Petersburg Saya Hean Lucchenni Europe United States Kkoown New York

Republican county convention delegates chosen in Honesdale

In Honesdale Pennsylvania during the primary eight divisions Quay delegates were elected to the Republican county convention over Wanamaker delegates by twenty votes Wanamaker delegates were selected in the township

Honesdale Quay Wanamaker

Tragedy on Aiguille de Chaurmont descend claims two climbers

In Chamonix during a descent of the Aiguille de Chaurmont a climber named Hoglshiman or Binks and a guide fell and were killed. The incident occurred during the Bept expedition period with Chamonix officials reporting the fatalities.

Chamonix Bept Binks

Montijo Suspended by War Council

The supreme council of war suspended Admiral Montijo and Major Gedou, director of the Caudle at Penal, in Madrid.

Montijo Madrid Supreme Council of War Admiral Montijo Major Gedou Caudle Penal

Soldiers from Wickoff Arrive in Philadelphia Hospitals

One hundred twenty eight sick soldiers arrived by hospital train from Montauk Point and were distributed among seven Philadelphia hospitals. They left Camp Wickoff on the Shinnecock Saturday night, reached Jersey City early Sunday, then traveled by train. Sixteen were carried to ambulances while 112 walked to awaiting conveyances.

Philadelphia Montauk Point Wickoff Shinnecock Jersey City

Oration at Altoona Reflects Welcoming of Fifth Pennsylvania

The Fifth regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, returned from Lexington, Kentucky, to Altoona with a large ovation. Companies B from Hollidaysburg and Bellefonte and Band L from Clearfield were banqueted at the Logan house and paraded through the streets. Five wounded soldiers were sent to Altoona hospital. Frank Wallace of company B Bellefonte fell from a train near Columbus and was likely fatally injured and taken to Columbus hospital.

Altona Pennsylvania Volunteers Altowna Lexington Hollidaveburg Bellefonte Learfield Logan House Altoona Hospital T Frank Wallace Trein Columbus Columbus Hospital

British steamer Mount Tabour abandoned after fire off Cocotra

The British steamer Mount Tabour under Captain Janison, en route from Hull to Liverpool, was abandoned on fire near Cocotra island. the Tolena, from Calcutta to Hamburg, landed the crew and assisted in towing the burning Vesdel, which sustained damage in the effort.

Aden Mount Tabour Janison Hiolle Liverpool Cocotra Tolena Calcutta Hamburg Dameee

Salvation in Annexation

Archbishop Donal argues for ending Spanish rule in the Philippines to avoid bloodshed and insurgent conflict. He urges Western intervention, labels religious orders as a cause of unrest, and notes a large shift toward American allegiance among native and Spanish officials. The annexationists hold a 71 seat majority in the national assembly as debate continues.

Manila Associated Preas Docal Philippine Wis Donal

Michigan Arrives From Santiana with Cuban Officers Aboard

The United States transport Michigan arrived from Santiana with two passengers including Captain Charles T. Baker and Captain F. Primelles of the Cuban army. Also aboard were Surgeons Kennedy and Agramonte, plus two U.S. Army officers and hospital staff. The ship passed health inspection and proceeded to Linerty Island for further instructions. The hostel and Train steamers separately sailed into port that morning.

New York Michigan Santiana Charlee T. Baker Colistant F. Primelles Kennedy Agramonte United States Army Wood Santtery Linerty Island Anwai Quartermaster's Department United States Transport Hostel Montank United States Tompkinay Ile

Spanish peace commissioners named in official gazette

Madrid announces the appointment of Senor Movitero de Rios president of the senate along with Benor Abara guta Benor Garriga General Cerero and Sermor Villaurrati as peace commissioners. Tenores du Bose and Aranguren, formerly secretaries to the Spanish legation at Washington, have been transferred from St Petersburg to Vienna.

Madrid Ofcial Gazette Senor Movitero de Rios Senate Benor Abaraguta Benor Garriga General Cerero Sermor Villaurrati Tenores du Bose Aranguren Spnnish Legae Washington St. Petersburg Vienna

Record-Setting Dog Race in California Studs Gladiator Victory

In a historic day at In gieside park California Gladiator defeated Tot Sturt to set a new coursing record. The acclaimed win marked the highest score in state racing history as spectators witnessed a landmark performance. Previous best at Sacramento Plains three years prior saw Nettle Conroy defeat Antile Rooney 38 to 1.

California Ron Fravecleeo Dow Ingieside Park Gladiator Tot Sturt Sacramento Plains Nettle Conroy Antile Rooney

Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Pony Region

Weather bulletin from Washington on September 16 forecasts Monday conditions for Necern Pennsylvania with fair skies and high temperatures near five plus prevailing winds. Western Pony area expected strong northerly winds and cooler temperatures with increasing cloud cover.

Washington Pennsylvania

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pte A Blanc Matanzasa Etrode el Oriente Catharien Gomez Madruga Gen. Wade Philippines Zuhinden Baubias Kitchener Sultan Gerard Henry Noel Noel Johnson Krick Mystery OF the Bianco Stull Dreyfus Case Yellow Pond Marketa Weat Scranton Buburton Scranton Montauk Wikoff Altoona Fifth Regiment Supreme Council of Masons Cincinnati Supreme Council of mMirty Second Deere Supreme Council Dozal Islands Ders National Assembly Santiago de Cuba
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication