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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
5
Scranton Tribune reports brief local items with concise notes on community events and upcoming weather outlook for the area. Readers are reminded of ongoing civic notices and public service updates.
Ten pages recount tales of soldiers and martyrs unsung by verse, noting Paymaster William H. H. Law as a figure of duty in wartime. the piece emphasizes the quiet sacrifices of those overlooked in battlefield praise.
The piece argues Cuba's uprising against Spain shows strategic resolve and skilled leadership. It praises insurgent planners and leaders, contrasts guerrilla tactics with Spanish strength, and notes American perceptions of communist diplomacy and emancipation aims, while warning against premature peace compromises.
The report argues Weyler’s army has shrunk from two hundred thousand to about sixty thousand effective regulars, leaving Cuban insurgents strong. It dismisses claims General Sanguilly betrayed Spain or renounced American citizenship, asserting his parole was violated and he is not a traitor.
A simmering diplomat’s assertion, relayed to the Washington Star, cautions that Germany seeks expansion and a large colony abroad. He cites a supposed German official’s warning that Berlin will not tolerate U S interference and questions how far Washington would go to defend the Americas if Germany moves on the Argentine Republic or Cuba.
Washington correspondence reports the House Judiciary Committee near agreement on a new bankruptcy bill to gain House approval. The measure would allow voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy with certain exemptions for wage earners farmers and others. It aims to curb fraudulent conduct while detailing cost and counsel fee provisions.
A Washington correspondent reports on proposed bankruptcy measures simplifying administration through two officers, with fees tied to estate closure. The piece criticizes Luzerne county policing fees, praises General Lee, and discusses U S relief efforts for Klondike prospectors, Cuba policy, and copyright growth in 1870s America.
A fragmentary sketch describes Henryk Blenkiewhex as a Phylogist or linguist from Lithuania, born into nobility, who studied at the University of Warsaw. It notes his exile from Lithuania, a gypsy wandering life, and his interest in dialects and national identity amid Polish history and conquests.
A discussion of Henryk Sienkiewicz and his career from early nomadic adventures to landmark novels. It outlines his Polish roots, exile, and the enduring fame of works like Quo Vadis The Deluge and With Fire and Sword, noting critical praise and the role of translator Jeremiah Curtin in introducing his legend to English readers.
A fragmented piece recounts a people suffering under occupation, calling for freedom and resistance. It laments loss of homes livelihoods and loved ones while urging brave action and the hope that oppressors fall. George Mogg reports from Wilkes-Hurre.
A holiday sale advertises sensible presents including slippers and shoes priced from 25 cents to 5 dollars. The copy urges customers to treat the stores as their own and promises attentive service.
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