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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary notice from Scranton dated February 18, 1495 discusses rights and potential actions if a legal event had occurred a year or month earlier. The garbled text references timelines, a Maine location, and possible enforcement or judicial implications.
The article argues the Maine destruction could prove design over accident, urging rapid construction of two battleships equal to the Maine. Senator Morgan supports a joint resolution to fund the new ships, one on the Atlantic and one on the Pacific, to deter Spain and bolster naval strength.
The Kadloott mission outlines a coast defense plan once favored by national leaders. The House of Representatives, seeking economy, trims proposed fortifications from about 15 million to just over 4 million dollars, while the Senate considers a wiser approach.
The article notes the Wednesday vote increasing the house appropriation to nearly the same as the previous year for coast fortifications. Senators from the west to the eastern seaboard urged robust defense while Senator Teller urged restraint and warned against war. It argues the sacrifice of lives and funds may prove prudent if Europe shows sympathy or demand for action.
The piece critiques the boiler plate industry in Pennsylvania politics, noting its historic ties to Colonel Willan A. Stone and the state committee. It cites a Harrisburg dispatch about Quayle and Wanamaker, discusses millionaire influence, and mentions naval armor contracts and historical ships to illustrate political and financial manipulation.
A ship exploded off Puenta Arenas in the Straits of Megellan leaving few survivors. The text argues naval design has improved since then and suggests officials should learn from such tragedies. It notes President Compers' refusal to meet Judge Woodward will not greatly affect the judge.
Newspaper voices from Philadelphia and New York weigh the Maine disaster, urging sober judgment while exploring causes and risks of modern battleships. They warn against premature blame, discuss potential lessons, and reflect on peace prospects amid naval innovation.
The piece argues for national unity and restraint following the Havana harbor disaster. It condemns sensationalism and urges careful investigation by the Navy Department while noting public opinion should align with measured, fact based sentiment. It cites editorials from the Philadelphia Ledger and New York Post on the need for cautious judgment until more facts emerge.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes a sharp stock decline seen as the departure nears for Havana. Analysts estimate losses run into millions, potentially affecting naval funding and overall market sentiment.
Twelve German napkins labeled Silver Bleach offered in sizes 5 to 8 with regular price 1.25 and sale price 1.10 or 1.75 in the ad.
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