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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
4
The article notes Pittsburg will operate free public baths and asks what to do with Scranton and its Lackawanna region. It reflects on local conditions and public works while citing the January 13 1897 setting and newspaper origin in Scranton.
The treaty opened by Sir Julian Patincefote and Secretary Olney seeks arbitration for most disputes between Britain and the United States, a landmark praised by President Cleveland as a century defining act. It faces senate ratification as a moral triumph amid lingering tensions. Also noted is Congressman Hicks of Altoona guiding Wilkes-Barre public building legislation, delayed by Speaker Reed’s reluctance to advance private appropriation bills.
The editor praises Charles Emory Smith as a worthy candidate for secretary of the treasury or a future role in diplomacy. It lauds his oratorical skill, public question insight, and historical diplomacy knowledge, arguing he could best serve American policies and international negotiations. The piece notes Cleveland’s civil service pension reforms amid Republican board actions.
Ex Chief Justice Paxson backs move to strip licensing from judiciary and place patronage under civil service rules. He warns elections may hinge on willingness to grant licenses, not merit, as Pennsylvania officials eye rewards worth 500 to 1000 dollars yearly for ex Confederates. The claim that judges could be tasked with licensing is criticized as improper for a judicial function.
Mississippi senator elect Money reports in the New York Journal that Spanish troops slaughter wounded enemies with machetes and destroy insurgent hospitals. He claims Weyler’s policy seeks extermination and asserts his statements are the unembellished truth from Havana. What will the American people think?
The January issue edited by James J. Et. Hamilton features a Good Citizenship number with a dozen trenchant editorials on civic abuses. The writings are described as pungent and timely, urging wide readership.
A 19th century view analyzes a proposed peace for Cuba between Spain and Cuba with the United States as a guarantor. It argues US participation would risk entanglement, undermine Cuban independence, and force ongoing interference and protests to Spain. It questions feasibility and methods of such a partnership.
The piece discusses American reluctance to aid a neighboring nation and urges decisive use of power for Cuban liberty. It notes Senator Penrose declaring he will qualify as U S senator when the Fifty Fifth Congress convenes.
Washington correspondent cites Major Carson on McKinley’s expected method of distributing patronage through Congress members and state officials to balance appointments. He notes use of representatives to judge candidates, with senators handling broader state concerns, and criticizes reliance on party chairs for certain duties.
A winding hometown column covers Martinus Slovelhing in Amsterdam and Bieveking's piano in Scranton, plus a critic’s clash over news suppression. City Controller Robinson seeks monthly alderman reports, citing May 1864 legislation. some aldermen dispute the scope, others comply as a longtime select councilman weighs in.
A correspondent praises a conservative, principled man in Scranton who shuns notoriety yet shines in work and honesty while resisting public display. Debate over erecting a monument in Carbondale centers on location and county funding, with The Carbondale Leader opposing spending on a poet house memorial.
The article urges universal participation in primary elections and jury duty as sacred duties of good citizenship. It condemns nonparticipation as a cause of political corruption and defends the citizen’s role in upholding justice and moral responsibility for the community and God.
A New York Journal summary reports Spanish officers in Cuba expressing confidence that Spantem troops could seize key Atlantic coastal cities if war erupted. The officers claim 2400 effective troops in Cuba and dismiss 49,000 insurgents as unable to hold positions.
A local retailer urges customers to buy the best blank books and office supplies at their store. They emphasize wide variety and quality and note a specialty in drawing and drafting supplies.
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