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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes the Maine disaster and Spain’s evasive response, arguing U S resolve will grow. It critiques Spanish diplomacy and Weyler’s view of American sailors as idle, urging a firm stance as public opinion shifts toward war.
The text weighs Spain's liability if a Spanish citizen caused the Maine’s destruction. It argues for indemnity regardless of whether a state actor or lone fanatic was responsible, citing precedents with Italy, Germany, and other foreign nationals to urge strong US compensation and formal apologies.
The New York Sun questions Spain’s responsibility if the Maine explosion resulted from any failure of care by Spanish authorities or port safety. It argues Spain must guard ships and subjects, making liability possible only if care was negligent, while noting opposing views.
The piece contrasts the Dreyfus affair and Zola’s public drama with American freedom. It notes dangers of secrecy and mob violence in France, praises American unity among Christians and Jews, and laments the loss of W. J. Scanlan while urging sober reform at home.
The passage argues that Midwestern public figures urge rapid naval strengthening. It notes the strategic defense of inland territories like Maine’s loss, suggesting no exposed coastlines or harbors, and contends invasion would still harm major cities if a war reached Atlantic ports.
The House passed the Henderson bankruptcy bill by a large majority, a Torrey bill variant backed by boards of trade. It allows both voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy, offering relief for honest debtors and a jailer’s curse for rogues, with a conference to finalize terms. General Ignacio Andrade begins his Venezuela presidency with hopes of prudent governance in a turbulent republic. Senator Quay pushes a 1,50,000 White House construction appropriation to replace the malarial, moldy, old seat of government.
The Tribune astrologer notes a child born on February 21, 1805 will feel war anxieties ease near sea coast towns. A Charleston era joke references an umbrella and Lent as preparations for Martha Washington events.
A New York Sun feature outlines the nation’s wartime mobilization and military capacity, detailing personnel, resources, and industrial support. It discusses how leadership, labor, and technology sustain the war effort and bolster national resolve.
The secretary of war reports to Congress on the growing readiness of about ten million Americans to serve in the national army under the 1808 law. The piece presents a patriotic view of the population ready to fight for the major cause and frames the effort as a defining national strength.
The New York Commercial Advertiser describes public restraint and national unity after a shocking event. It lauds the president’s calm dignity and executive restraint while criticizing sensational newspaper language and misrepresentation by officials. It asserts the republic’s trusted service preserves public opinion and national temper.
An editorial argues war with Spain would unite the country despite sectional tensions. It cites Southern enthusiasm, ex Confederate officers like General Wheeler offering service, and the potential for war to weld the regions into a single patriotic union supporting the government and flag.
The New York Herald reports on naval power comparing Spain and the United States. Spain has six armored ships ready for sea totaling 47 60 tons displacement. The United States has twelve armored ships ready for sea totaling 82 90 tons displacement. If all Spanish guns fired at once the weight of metal would be about seven tons. the US fleet would yield about seventeen tons. The average shot weights imply a 1 inch gun for Spain and a 5 inch gun for the United States. Excluding small gunboats, Spain has 37 unarmored seagoing ships versus the US 27. displacement for unarmored tonnage is 50,000 for Spain and 81,000 for the United States. US ships also carry far more guns: 237 compared with Spain’s 11.
General Booth advocates stopping the Cuban conflict even by United States intervention. He asserts England is not envious of America and that a prudent Englishman would welcome peace, even if Uncle Sam fights the Dons, to end the war at any cost.
A quirky excerpt from the Cleveland Matn-Pealer features a child asking why Mr Rinebey sits in the front row to show his missing hole left behind as a practical joke or observation. The scene captures local humor and textual oddity.
A local sale advertises a stock closeout of four lines with discounts on china dinnerware. The notice notes immediate purchasing interest and urges readers to act now at the Lackawapua Avenue address.
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