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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
7
The notice from The Scranton Tribune Telly and Weekly requires that all volunteered communications of controversial character be signed with the writer's true name. It states no exceptions to the rule and lists publication details for Scranton, April 1807 at the paper.
The Tribune announces ending telegraphic service with United Press and adopting the Associated Press under a ninety year contract. A nationwide wire network will deliver world news to editors, with AP operating on a mutual basis and member papers sharing governance. The move aims to provide authoritative, expansive coverage to readers nationwide and abroad.
A resolution in Congress proposes Hawaii’s annexation, with Hawaiian commissioners arriving in Washington to discuss terms. The article details the Hawaii Islands’ location, size, population mix, arable land, climate, and the potential economic exports, noting growing American enterprise and the strategic interest in the Pacific.
The piece argues for American annexation of Hawaii citing strategic value and future Pacific power dynamics. It cites statements from John W. Poster, Admiral Amminen, General Sehofeld, and Seward’s 19th century prophecy, urging Congress to act and Hawaii to join the United States. It also critiques current political sentiment and media advertising practices.
The piece argues the railways should not be forced to operate at a loss and that a permissible pool to equalize freight and passenger charges could curb discriminatory rate cutting. It urges Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to act judiciously to protect public interests while avoiding harm to the rail system and economy. It notes political maneuvering and calls for prudent, balanced regulation.
Pennsylvania’s delegation anticipates reshuffles in the next Congress with speakers and leaders reappointing or replacing key members on Ways and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs, and Naval committees. Discussions center on chairmanships, seniority, and strategic placements to influence tariff, war claims, and river and harbor bills.
A distorted draft outlines expected committee appointments with Hinemer as chair and Beale on a different panel. It notes Kiripethick and Grow on education and the judiciary, Davenport from Erie as a fresh pick, and PAM from Che Mire Lawrence Quirk4 to succeed Davidson. It predicts many changes as Speaker Reed assigns posts.
The excerpt presents devotional and martial verse contrasting crusader memory with modern conflict. It orates a religious call from 19th century poetry praising Christian knights, lamenting enemies, and warning of danger as civilians suffer. It cites Salladin and a sea war tableau from the era in a reverent tone.
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