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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune claims telegraphic news three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. It notes press times at midnight and news received up to 3 a.m. or later, aiming to deliver all the news while it is new. It critiques rankers and guardsmen, and mocks a national guardsman who questions commanding officers.
The text praises the Thirteenth Regiment as seasoned and capable beyond parade duties. It argues volunteers will uphold conditions, carry regiment honor, and meet any contingency with public confidence. The passage warns against imperial conquest and urges unity amid national service responsibilities.
The article argues United States diplomats and consuls abroad endure disrespect and inferiority because of meager salaries and lack of proper official status. It cites the Innsbruck consul whose modest accommodations and lack of a dedicated entourage hinder recognition, noting dependence on British consular influence for Americans touring Europe.
The paper announces T od Duffy will serve as exclusive war correspondent from Mt. Gretna for Pennsylvania troops. Duffy’s reputation promises truthful, timely dispatches from camp or battlefield, covering regimental headquarters for the Scranton audience.
Essay notes women volunteering for the Cuban crisis with homes offered for hospitals, nurses pledges from Miss Gardiner of New York, and the War Relief association backing funds for sick and wounded. Doctors caution private aids, urging jelly and jam donations and civil hospital roles only, amid calls for broader enlistment and U S naval readiness.
The Tribune astrologer notes April 21 1938 as Thureday with cryptic forecasts about colors and glory. The piece reports a temporary appointment of Martin Gurrell as chief of police by Mayor Bailey and hints war opinions split locally with cautious optimism about ambulances and public mood.
A banquet at the Watdens Astoria marks the 26th anniversary of General Ulysses S. Grant’s birth with Henry Watterson as principal speaker. The toast to united sections lauds Grant’s role in ending Civil War hostilities and warns against wish for rapid reform, praising patriotism and national unity.
The prize court of inquiry, formed to settle questions about captured price vessels, met in Jacksonville. The panel heard depositions in secret. final dispositions of crews and passengers remain undecided. Support for Spaniards remains a priority as the war department assumes oversight.
The Ward line steamer Saratoga, Captain Johnson, arrived from Havana today with 21 passengers and a cargo of cigars sugar and specie valued at 1 000 000. She left New York April 4 delivering supplies for May and faced hostile crowds at the harbor entrances as she docked amid rising alarms.
Washington April 27 The regiment of Rough Riders led by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt as Lieutenant Colonel will be the best equipped with rifles revolvers and machetes. Selection favors western ranchmen though cowboys may outnumber other occupations as the unit prepares for rough riding and strict discipline.
The ad promotes upholstery and drapery fabrics including Silkelines, Art Denims, Plain Denims, Art Ticking, Cretonnes, Fish Nets, Dotted Swiss, Embroidered Muslin, Sash Rods, and Lace Curtains. It notes furniture coverings, screens, and a cost-saving offer on curtains with poles bought separately versus bundled by competitors. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars.
An order authorizes detaching Commander Elmer from the mosquito Eris duty and recalls Rear Admiral Erbin to command the Mozilla project. Captain Bartlett, retired, heads the intelligence office. Commander Richard Clover moves to Bancroft command. Lieutenant Niblack is relieved in Berlin by Commander F N Barber. Five younger retired officers join the navigation bureau.
Washington news reports stringent Capitol building rules by Ser geante-at-Arms Piright and House architect to prevent visitors from bringing satchels or bundles. The move aims to deter war era bomb risks as guards enforce tighter access to galleries. Spanish fleet still at Cape Verde awaiting orders with sailors not exercised.
A promotional line inviting customers to compare offerings and shop where all items are priced the same. The message emphasizes value and equal pricing to attract shoppers.
We offer another week of hosiery inducements equal to last month’s Great Hosiery Sale, hailed as the department’s most successful. Alongside staple lines, the “Complete Assortment” for both boys and girls is showcased as a pride for endurance and unmatched in quality.
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