Scranton Tribune Leads with Fresh Telegraph News
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers. It notes papers go to press at midnight, Tribune receives news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later, delivering all the news while it is new.
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The
Tribune
Philadelphia
New York
Associated Press
Associated Prees Jx
Morte Eauatle
Scranton
Harge
Prize-Taking Fleet Drives Blows at Spain’s Honor
The report notes ongoing naval actions despite calm weather, highlighting continued attacks and notable efforts by the prize-taking fleet against Spanish targets and defending forces.
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Spain
Courage to face threats echoes in Havana speech
The passage praises a daring speech by Captain Millom amid tensions with Spain, praising its boldness and implied threats. It argues for American resolve to protect citizens abroad and warns against Spanish aggression, urging readiness for torpedo power in English harbors over Spanish forces.
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Millom
Havana
Cuba
England
Little lighthouse Ten Der Mangrove captures Panama
The fragment describes Mangrove with a small crew capturing the auxiliary cruiser Panama as a display of Yankee naval pluck. It invokes John Paul Jones and argues that bold individual sailors matter more than machinery in naval contests, contrasting with Weyler and Cuba.
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Mangrove
Ambulance Fund Urgency for Thirteenth Camp
Urgent appeal urges immediate closing of a fund to purchase an ambulance at Harrisburg for the Thirteenth, with Colonel Ripple stating 290 is needed for the vehicle plus about 150 more for two horses and harness. Citizens are urged to donate today to complete the purchase and support the camp needs.
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Ripple
Harrisburg
Tribune Reader
Populist Senate Tactics on War Revenue Bond Issue
The report warns that the Populist majority in the senate aims to attach an income tax and require silver payments for emergency bonds. It argues such moves would threaten government revenue by shifting bond sales to metals and compare the policy to aiding Spain. The piece notes bonds are three percent and that gold coin implies collector choice, referencing Roumania’s borrowing in Europe.
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Senate
Spain
United States
Roumania
Europe
Political tensions risk triggering national crisis over money question
The piece warns that reopening the money question for partisan ends would be a grave crime against the government. It condemns certain silverite faction leaders in the senate as fanatic, urging patience until providence ends the chastening period. It also mentions the Spanish fire-enter and Morro scenes as parallels to military restraint.
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Nce
United States
Esilverite
Mitj Onry
Senate
War era rumors and court heats in a bustling press
A wartime newspaper column criticizes sensationalism and hoaxes while noting AP reliability. It mentions Eli Shaw on trial for matricide, Edna Wallace Hopper starting comic opera, and varied urban rumors about diplomacy, culture, and public figures.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
DeWolf Hopper
Tribune Proposes Lead in War Time News Coverage
The Tribune aims to prioritize wartime reporting while treating expense as a secondary factor. It plans to furnish full news coverage and price considerations, with Jamaetto to oversee the lead and ensure comprehensive updates.
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Tribune
Jiametto
Daily Horoscope From The Tribune Astrologer
The daily column notes a child born today will notice city fence builders near the Washington avenue club. It mentions various oddities and humorous asides about weather, news pages, and Cape Verde bulletins. Admonitions from Amcohus advise caution regarding self harm.
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Washington Avenue Club
Reeldente
Alayor Mulley
Spain Protests United States Action and Cuban Crisis
Madrid reports a circular to the powers condemning U S aggression and the alleged deceit of Congress. It cites General Fitzhugh Lee’s conduct and asserts Spain will defend its rights and Cuban interests, trusting Cuban support and a firm stance until annexation is ready.
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Madrid
United States
Boamn
Fitzhugh Lee
Congress
America
Supplies for Volunteers and Mule Purchases
Washington April 14 The army administration plans further supply orders for the volunteer force after a larger than expected enlistment. Lieutenant Colonel John Furey the purchasing quartermaster at Philadelphia was summoned to Washington to coordinate with the quartermaster general. The department is struggling to buy 2400 mules for the Culm invasion as Missouri and Kansas bid unreasonably high. Negotiations continue in Tennessee for reasonable prices and delivery.
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Woshington
Army Administration
Johnn. Furey
Pilladelphia
Washington
Quartermaster General
Quartermasters Department
Missouri
Kansas
Tennessee
Sanitary Commission Formed by Pennsylvania Leaders
A state sanitary commission was organized in Harrisburg to aid Pennsylvania soldiers in the Spanish American War. Governor Hastings, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and other officials led the effort, coordinating with a Philadelphia group to care for the wounded, widows, orphans, and fallen, with funding through a war subscription.
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Philadelphia
George C. Thomas
BR. F. Jones
Robert Pitcairn
Pittsboro
Converse
Jones
Wagner
Covernor Pattison
Pennsylvania
Not Likely to Seize Hawaii
Washington reports little information on a possible U S move to take possession of Hawaii. Officials refuse comment and lawmakers say nothing decisive has been decided though a plan to raise the American flag over the islands has been discussed. Objections warn of European suspicions and international friction over Cuba.
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Washington
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Hawaii
Cuba
Castelar May Return to Parliament in Spain Crisis
Madrid reports urgent debates on naval movements with the American fleet near Havana and the seizure of suspected ships. Castelar, recovered from illness, faced a 20 000 signatory address inviting him to restore the republic, yet he has not replied and is seen as unlikely to oppose the government or monarchy.
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Eli Shaw
New Jersey
Ariisl
Madrid
Blanco
Havana
Republicine
Senor Castelar
Repubic
Speech Deplores U S Tilt Toward War and Barldirium
A speaker once among the nation’s strongest advocates for universal peace now denounces the United States for retrograding into barldirium by provoking an unjust and needless war. He urges restraint and a return to peaceful diplomacy to avert further harm.
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United States
America's Trade With Spain In The 1890s Declines In Value
Washington reports a Foreign Market Division bulletin showing US Spain trade from 1888 to 1897 declines overall after 1882 peak. The combined imports and exports dropped to 14.5 million in 1897 with 1895 as an exception, while agricultural exports rose to over 86 percent of exports in the last decade though total trade remains US favorable. Cotton tobacco and fruits dominate imports and exports with shifting shares.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Spain
Frank H. Hitchcock
Felom
Boalh
United States
Byala
Spain's Submarine Vessel Explored Ahead of voyage
London reports from the Daily Mail that Spain has acquired a submarine vessel built from a design by Count Porto and produced in France. The steel sphere craft uses electric propulsion and carries air for three men forty eight hours with a cutting arm to sever anchors and mine cables. It can lay and discharge mines and guide warships through mined waters. The catapulted vessel is claimed aboard a Spanish ship five days out for the United States.
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London
Daily Mail
Spain
Count Porto
France
INT
Ackerman
United States
Traitor in Role of Firebug Sparks Town Fire Alarm
In Delaware City Delaware on April 26 a fire near the shore threatened powder magazines. A bucket brigade fought the flames in a blacksmith shop near the magazine. Guards were posted around the magazines and rumors linked a mysterious stranger to the blaze.
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Delaware City
Tel
Build 100 Torpedo Boats
Pittsburg April 26. Carnegie Steel completed shipment of material for 10 torpedo boats to be built by the government in eastern ship yards. A contingent order for material for 100 boats was reported two weeks earlier. Government needs push up prices for private steel but mills say government cost not increased. Mills charge private customers higher prices for booking orders due to sudden demand.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Eastern Ship Yards
Carnegie Company
Footwear specialty shop prints period ad
A shop proclaims expertise in slides and shoes with a motto about fitting the fret. The advertisement emphasizes four floors of offerings and a focus on showy footwear.
Step in and See What We Have
A concise inquiry prompts residents to inspect available options and consider immediate steps. The note emphasizes examination of current offerings and potential actions to take next.
Endurance Numbers Aim Beyond Boys and Girls
The text notes a separate endurance figure for both boys and girls that cannot be matched at present. It hints at ongoing efforts to raise performance benchmarks and separate measures for genders, illustrating a push toward higher endurance standards in the sport.
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