Tribune telegraphic news freshness and odd quotation
The Tribune notes its advantage of receiving news up to 3 a m and sometimes later, claiming faster updates than Philadelphia or New York papers. It quotes a jumble of garbled phrases and a Washington Star reference, then cites Dr Damaso T Laine of Philadelphia warning invaders to avoid alcohol and to not wash quinine down with brandy.
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Congress declares war with Spain extends date to April 21
A dated war declaration for Spain includes the April 21 start and questions legality of acts since then. The piece critiques the Nashville capture of Buena Ventura and Cuba’s waters seizures, warning of broader war powers and implications for neutrality and foreign policy. It also notes Coxey's silence as potentially ominous.
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Sherman and Hanna era tied to McKinley rise
The Chicago Times Herald reports H H Kontanat ties John Sherman’s 1876 secretary of state appointment to Mark Hanna’s later rise. Kontanat recalls Sherman’s presidential bid and McKinley’s support, noting how Laurie ballots shifted loyalties at the convention and altered political trajectories.
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McKinley and Sherman in Historic Convention Moment
Major McKinney challenged a pro Sherman faction at the national convention declaring loyalty to John Sherman and calling McKinney an enemy if he backed McKinney. Afterward Sherman urged electing a younger man as secretary of state but pledged to serve if needed. The scene highlighted McKinley’s courage and the era’s naval and political feats.
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Scranton Responds Generously to Ambulance Fund Drive
The Tribune notes strong local patriotism as Scranton residents donate to supply the Thirteenth regiment with an ambulance horse and harness. Pupils at No. 27 school contribute small sums, proving that modest gifts carry significant meaning for national unity.
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After All 'Tis the Man Who Counts in Naval Warfare
A historical column argues the decisive role of leadership over machinery in naval battles. It traces how human courage, discipline, and tactical skill determine outcomes more than armor and engines, citing battles from Salamis to modern fleets and emphasizing the ship as a tool guided by a master mind.
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Our Friends, the Enemy: A Bluster Amid Ancient History
A Pittsburg Times piece contrasts current progress with a view of nations clinging to the past. It compares modern optimism and economic vigor to rival powers, likening stock market drama to bulls and boilers to civilization’s steam. It traces Spain and Carthage from antiquity toward European history and colonization.
Spain and Moorish clash shape early global era
The narrative traces long centuries of Muslim–Christian warfare and cultural flowering under Moorish rule, followed by Spain’s rise under Queen Isabella. It notes Moorish art and architecture influence, Spain’s later imperial expansion in the Americas, brutal conquest and Jewish persecution, and eventual loss of most American possessions after Napoleonic upheaval ending with Cuba and Puerto Rico remaining under distant control.
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Tribune pledge to provide Thirteenth regiment news from Sunday Extra
The Tribune vows exclusive use of the Thirteenth regiment news from Sunday Extra Baithon, promising rapid telegraphic reporting and full daily developments. It highlights telegraph news service superiority with Associated Press collaborations and rapid shipboard dispatches, plus a daily full summary for quick comprehension.
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Duty of the Hour Urges Quick Victory for Public Enemy
From the Philadelphia Record a wartime call for unity and sacrifice. Citizens urged to support rapid action to end the conflict, with mothers wives and children expected to endure personal losses, and the rich and poor asked to contribute. Americans urged to set aside differences and rally to win.
Proposers pledge full coverage with strong price independence
The Tribune vows to publish every bit of wartime news without concern for cost. The motto proclaims all the news, regardless of price, and supports extensive expense to lead the press corps in coverage.
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Printed Pique Skirts and Novelty Skirts Sale
A fine lot of Printed Pique Skirts with fan back at 73 cents. Also available Novelty Skirts in latest French designs four yards wide, lined with perculine and bound with velveteen, priced at 2 dollars 87 cents.
Footwear Specialty Ad With Four Floors
An old style ad touts a specialty footwear shop offering foot clothing. It emphasizes fitting and fitting feet, claiming to fit properly with a motto about dedicated service across four floors and dedicated to shoes.
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Perfect Fit or No Sale in Local Shopping Spotlight
A feature explores whether bargains and custom tailoring can clinch sales in a tight market. Shoppers sample alterations, returns, and fit tests while retailers tout value. The piece weighs customer satisfaction against pricing and deadlines.
Hosiery Sale Preview With Complete Assortment
We offer another week of hosiery inducements matching last month’s great sale which was the most successful ever. In addition to staple lines quoted below we feature the most complete assortment of hosiery in this department.
Special Price on Ladies Hosiery and Black Cotton Hoae
For both boys and girls another number is offered for endurance and cannot be matched at our price of 10c and 12 depending on size. At 12c we offer solid Hinck Hose in ladies full fashioned style. Also available Extra Fine Quality Ladies' Black Cotton Hose in solid black or two toned finishes.
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