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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1898

Page

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Roosevelt Nominated at Saratoga in New York GOP Push

The New York Republican convention at Saratoga nominated Theodore Roosevelt for governor, with Timoth y Woodruff as lieutenant governor and a slate including William J. Morgan and John T. McDonough. Chauncey M. Depew led Roosevelt’s nomination amid strong applause, praising Roosevelt’s public service and the party’s gold standard platform.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Roosevelt Black Root Colonel Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Hay Timoth I. Woodruff Wings William J. Morgan Erle John T. McDonough Albany Cavin State Committee Thomas C. Platt Frank Hiscock Edward Lauterbach Frank Witherbes Sereno K. Payne

Spanish trickery again drops out of peace talks

Washington officials note Spain aims to influence the Philippines disposition by instructing its peace commissioners to resist U S control. The move is seen as a strategy to solicit support from continental powers and pressure the United States over Luzon and nearby islands while Cuba debt discussions are kept separate.

Washington Duke Almodovar del Tio Philippines United States Luzon Spain Manila Osedon Philippine Islands Paliwal China Australia South Pacific State Department America Peace Commission Judge Day American Commission Cuba Wuld

Hastings letter to Alkin on campaign speaking dates

Governor Hastings replies to Republican chairman Alkin accepting and proposing multiple campaign speeches in late October. He notes willingness to speak in Ohio Minnesota and St Louis and asks for event opportunities and timing. Hastings emphasizes support for the Republican contest and constitutional issues.

Harrisburg Hon J. Z. Alkin Republican State Committee Philadelphe Dewe Mike Ohio Minos Lovie Pare

Sagasta Declares Government Finances Stabilized

Madrid reports Premier Sagasta states all financial difficulties have been removed and a 3.00.00 french team is sent to Captain General Blanes with orders to disband volunteers. The government is said to offer unemployed Bohemians in Cuba free passage.

Madrid Sagasta France Blanes Cuba

Cairo correspondent admits Kitchener saved Marchand

The Daily Mail Cairo correspondent reports Major Marchand acknowledged that General Kitchener’s arrival saved him from annihilation by the Devishes.

Kitchener London Cairo Daily Mall Marchand

Santiago establishes civilian rule under Wood in Cuba

Santiago de Cuba reports the civil government system set by General Wood is nearly complete and functional. Major McClury is named mayor as Cuban officials replace Spanish leaders, chosen by a Cuban committee. Insurgent disruption hinders plantation work and Spanish troops suffer malady, with Cubans controlling the countryside and blocking supply routes.

Santiago de Cuba Wood McClury Texas Serfor Kinney Cuba Manganitlo Insurgenta

War Investigation Committee Seeks Public Complaints

Washington news reports the war investigation committee releasing Secretary Alger's letter requesting a formal inquiry into war conduct. The panel issued a public resolution inviting complaints about management across War Department divisions and adjourned at 12:90 until the next session.

Washington War Investigation Committee Alger Secretary of War War Department

Filipinos Arrive In Washington With Aguinaldo Delegates

General Francis V Greens and Philippine insurgent delegates arrive in Washington from Chicago and head to the Arlington Ball. Personal representatives Felipe Angonvillo and Jose Lopes aim to secure recognition for the insurgent government in Paris peace talks while avoiding actions that would commit the U.S. to recognizing them before peace with Spain.

Washington Francis V. Greens Philippines Chicago Arlington Bowl Felipe Agonvillo Jose Lopes Aguinaldo Paris Spain

Griffos Amuck: Boxer Griffins Grips Police Station

Chicago police lockdown boxer Albert Griffiths known as CGriffo after a violent outburst on State Street. He ran amok from Congress to Hubbard Court injuring bystanders as three officers struggled to subdue him. He swiped clothing and caused mayhem before being restrained and placed in a patrol wagon for examination.

Chicago Albert Griffiths Cgriffo Harrison Street Griffiths State Street Congress Hubbbard Court

Health report from War Department September 24 agility

General Lawton releases a September 25 health report listing illnesses among U S troops including fever dysentery measles yellow fever and illnesses causing duty status changes and two deaths. The report covers private named soldiers from the Sixth Fifth and Ninth United States Infantry and volunteers with locations cited as Washington and Banthago with details signed by Major General Lawton.

Wroeshington Ao Dinpustoh War Department Lawton Banthago Sapoi Ieee Washington Lrank Betta Sixteenth Infantry George Willams United States Volunteer Infantry Charles Digan Archie Atwood Privor Gene Lawton Rimbhago

Two Civil War Volunteers Die in Philadelphia Hospital

Frank Kennedy of Company KH Third New York volunteers and David Hannah of Company BE Beyond West Virginia volunteers died today in Medico-Chirurgical hospital from typhoid fever. Kennedy hailed from Hornellaville New York and Hannah from Kikham West Virginia. Kennedy was brought from Camp Alger and Hannah from Camp Meade.

Philadephia Frank Kennedy Third New York Volunteers Hornellaville N. Y David Hannah Company Weet Virginis Volunteers Kikham W. Va Kennedy Camp Alger Hiannah Camp Meade

Thanks to Governor Hastings from Potteville group

Citizens of Potteville send a warm letter to Governor Hastings for his care of the sick and soldiers in the field. The note is signed by the town council, county officials, court ridges, and two hundred residents.

Harrisbore Bent Hastings Bar Potteville

Dreyfus Innocence Reaffirmed by Vienna Correspondent

The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Unwtoan ble Empwor William again states Dreyfus is innocent of the charges. The claim is reported from London sources and attributes the stance to the Vienna desk.

London Vienna Unwtoanble Empwor William Dreyfus

Nominated for New York Governor Roosevelts nomination noted

Weather notes and editorial items headline a busy morning. General Roosevelt nominated for governor of New York amid mixed signals from analysts. A peace commission arrives in Paris with financial deliberations highlighted. Local mentions include Scranton German honors and soldiers tied to a growing gold search in the Klondike region.

Roosevelt New York Clamson Cuba

Germans accused of arming Philippine rebels in probe

The Eve ning Post repeats claims of German arms supplying Philippine insurgents. An informant says he profits from the German‑Philippine trade and helped conceal shipments. He alleges Imperial Germany provides rifles ammunition and machine guns through a trading command, threatening trouble when insurgents are fully armed.

San Francisco Septe The Evening Post Port Germany Hewine Cherman Tan Agustildo Philippines Germaany America

Prominent Cyclists Seek California Club Control

Twenty top professional riders led by Hald Cooper McParland sent a telegram to Judge Frank H. Kerrigan asking the California associated cycling club to take charge of their racing by expanding its reach to the eastern region and naming Walter H. Wilson of Buffalo as eastern representative. The California association follows LAW rules with divisional option and minor differences.

Philadelphia Hald Cooper, McParland Frank H. Kerrigan San Francisco California Associated Cyeling Clube Walter H. Wilson Buffalo California Association

Democratic conferees nominate Laird Barber for congress

Easton, Sept 4. Democratic conferees of Carbon and Northampton counties and part of the eighth district nominate Laird T. Barber of Mauch Chunk for congress. Monroe county conferees refuse to participate over unresolved selection of their candidate Dr J H Shull. The Republicans renominate Congressman Kirkpatrick.

Democratic County Mauch Chunk Easton Carbon Northampton Counties Eighth Laird TH. Barber Congress Monroe County Pr. J. H. Shull Eighth District Kirkpatrick

Town Lot Man Arrives Havana Blockade Update

Guns taken from the Spanish cruiser Alfondo XIT during Havana port blockade have been returned to the vessel and remounted. An American company named the island of Cuba Realit Metote company opens on Obispo street Havana marking the first American business under the new order.

Havana Alfondo Xit Reina Battery Island of

Thomman Bayard in Weak Condition as Night Approaches

Dedham Muse reports Thomman Bayard is markedly weaker tonight with a very weak pulse and choking spells. The patient is in a semi-conscious state and may pass at any moment, though a change could occur abruptly.

Dedham Muse

Empress Dowager Fate Rumor Tied to China Station Return

Vice Admiral Sir Edward S. Seymour commanding the China station has returned. Rumors persist that the dowager empress’s dissolution has achieved complete success.

Che Foo Gie Wei Mai Wei Edward S. Seymour China Station

Washington Bapt. Pension Tasked with Reform

A Pennsylvania pension project in Equinunk Wayne County is assigned to address an older case involving Lemuel Barlight. Officials outline steps to restore funds and verify eligibility. The matter centers on pension disbursement procedures and regional oversight.

Washington Pennsylvania Lemuel Barlight Equinunk Wayne

Troops for Cuba Plan Outlined by War Department

Washington Sept 27 A two division Cuba deployment plan under Major Generals Wade and Fitzhugh Lee was outlined. The first division leaves in October and the second in November with about 12 000 men total. Troops disperse across western Cuba to garrison towns and a fleet upgrade project adapts to the move.

Wade Fitz Washington Cuba War Department Miles Pitshugh Jane Havana Ta von Fontanes United States Cavalry L. W M. Carpenter United States Volunteers United States Infantry Fourth United States Volunteer Infantry Simon Snider Brgade Sixth BE. . Willis Sumner

Admiral Sampson Float Seafaring Launch at Cramp Yard

Philadelphia September 27 steam slip Admiral Sampoon launched at Cramp shipyard for the American Mail Steamship company Miss Nannie Sampson daughter of the admiral christened the ship The 2000 ton twin screw merchantmen are built to be quickly converted into auxiliary cruisers and guaranteed to make fifteen knots The Admiral Dewey was launched recently and Admiral Sedley will enter the water in about a week The fourth ship has not yet named Governor

Philadelphia Admiral Sampoon American Mail Steamship Company Cramp Nannie Sampson Admiral Dewey Admiral Sedley

Bank Robbers Captured. Half Stolen Money Recovered

Dispatch from Camden reports two of the Farmer bank robbers captured with the larger share of the stolen funds. The news reached Fiora late this afternoon.

Fiora Ind Rey Camden

Weather Forecast for Washington Bept Uf

Light scattered winds in eastern Pennsylvania with southerly breezes. Western Maine sees generally fair skies. Warmer temperatures with variable winds, turning southerly later.

Washington Bept Pennsylvania

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