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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers in its field. It goes to press after receiving updates up to 3 a m, sometimes later, ensuring timely reporting.
A Scranton Tribune briefing notes Associated Press coverage on the Maine disaster and stock market volatility. It condemns speculative security trading as artificial and damaging, urges support for the president, and cites President Harrison’s call for national unity. It emphasizes protection for widows and orphans and warns against casino-like speculation undermining industry.
The article argues the Maine's destruction was likely designed rather than accidental. It cites repeated shipboard fires, coal bunkers, and boiler conditions, plus Havana harbor tensions and a hostile reception by Spanish officials as factors supporting a deliberate act over fate.
Editorial argues the Maine explosion point to Spanish treachery and warns war seems likely as the U S prepares for hostilities while awaiting Havana inquiry verdict. It also notes Hawaii annexation moves and urges decisive senate action for ratification despite political wrangling.
The paper reports a Wednesday meeting at AN Bowe University church where adherents urged pacifist lines and turning the other cheek in response to war talk. Similar Philadelphia remarks by Judge Ashman praised peace, warned against warlike rhetoric, and urged support for coast defenses and arbitration.
A group of reporters met Captain Eolate of the Viscaya in New York who praised American women as beautiful and brilliant. He contrasted diplomacy with Senor Dupuy de Lôme and voiced support for war only if resources prove insufficient to secure justice. Archbishop Treland controversially claims the Maine explosion was accidental and urges disclosure.
The New York Sun urges patience before verbose patriotic talk in Congress. It praises executive leadership under President McKinley and warns lawmakers to refrain from grandstanding, urging citizens to observe the flag and delay rhetoric until action is clear.
Rear Admiral Hancroft Gheramal, retired, told a reporter there is doubt about the Maine explosion. He warned that if war comes the navy must be ready and claimed the U S Navy is the cleanest and best fighting force, capable of facing Spain with twenty four hours notice.
The article celebrates naval recruits joining the service with patriotic resolve. It praises the Navy’s steadfast spirit and confidence, noting the historical strength of its fleet and the disciplined morale of sailors amid criticism.
An editorial outlines a business view of bankruptcy law, arguing it expands credit and buying power for traders, aids debt collection, and protects debtors from asset seizure by favored creditors. It notes the risk of sudden judgments and preferred payouts harming unsecured claims.
Chinese dinnerware stock being cleared with four links offered for quick purchase. Deal emphasizes limited stock and urgency to buy before a February 1 deadline.
A compact feature surveys a collection of curios and upscale furniture including vitrines, cheval glasses, inlaid chinal, and wooden cabinets. The list emphasizes decorative storage pieces and ornate parlor furnishings suitable for elegant interiors.
The text argues that disposing of insolvent estates through a uniform bankruptcy across states would reduce oppression of debtors. It claims creditors would gain security to extend credit, and many worthy men affected by bad times could revive and settle obligations after a discharge, with debtors sometimes victims of circumstance.
A local retailer highlights a fresh stock of nearly every new weave with a full line of spring colorings and combinations. The importations are described as unequaled and aimed to attract attention this week.
A fashion call invites readers to inspect a collection featuring Plaids Stripes and Bayadere Effects in exclusive designs.
Advertises Japanese silk string ties at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents plus satin and heavy silk ties, four in hand silk scarfs, men's wool hose, special white shirts with colored bosoms, laundered shirts, Mascot Brand items, and cambric shirts with detachable collars. Promises well made furnishings and urges comparison.
Ribbon counter offers new checks and stripes at 12 cents per yard. Denim cushion tops priced at 15 cents while figured tapestry cushion tops and hemstitched stamped tray cloths are 25 cents each.
Main Floor White sells Nainsooks at 4 to 10 cents per yard. Klondike Ready-made Pillow Cases 36x45 with border go for 9 cents. Hemstitched Ready-made Pillow Cases 36x45 priced at 12 cents. Ready-made Sheets are noted as proportionately low. Bleached Table Damask 54 inches wide at 25 cents per yard. Cream Table Linen 62 inches wide at 30 cents per yard. Fearless Bleached Muslin described as a top quality yard wide fabric.
A Dress Goods counter offers double fold novelties at 9 cents per yard, silk and wool mixed 36 inch novelties at 18 cents, 46 inch monotone suitings at 21 cents, and 200 pieces of the latest Spring Dress Goods from 39 cents per yard upwards.
Ten combinations of changeable silks offered at 25 cents per yard and new plaid taffeta silks suitable for waists and dresses priced at 48 cents per yard. These fabrics appeal to tailoring needs with varied patterns and affordable rates.
On the second floor muslin underwear department two dozen ladies aprons the 25 cents kind at 19 cents two dozen ladies white aprons the 60 cent kind at 25 cents 25 dozen fine embroidered aprons the 1.00 kind at 49 cents.
Agents present samples of tapestries for chair and cushion tops at 23 cents each and up. White Lace effect Curtain Etamines priced 15 cents, 8 cents per yard. Novelty Net and Muslin Ruffled Curtains from 98 cents per pair. Also White Enamel Gilt Easels at 25 cents each.
The notice advertises fabrics and linens at four to six cent per yard prices. It lists Calicoes 4 cents per yard and 100 pieces Striped Outing Flannels 4 cents per yard. Union Linen Twisled Crash Towelling 5 cents per yard and Percales 5 cents per yard. Zephyr Ginghams and athens 6 cents per yard.
The shop proclaims itself a pioneer of low wallpaper prices with the largest stock and wide variety. It advertises 6 double rolls for 28 cents, claiming equal quality at half the price of competitors and identical deals across better grades.
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