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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1898
Page
5
President McKinley and Cuba Autonomy Plan Debate
A discussion of President McKinley's possible strategy on Cuba compares hopes for a liberal autonomy plan with past attempts by Cleveland and Olney. The piece weighs whether a Spanish offer of home rule could pacify insurgents and avoid force, while questioning responsibility if insurgents resist and Spain’s grip persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueweee
McBkinlew
Ferrethin
Savin
Died
Cuba
Chey
United States
Eis
Conoerns
Messrs. Cleveland
Omex
Nelm
Melkintey
Cleveland
Olney
Spain
Chile
Pacific
Debate on Hawaii Annexation Sparks Chicago Club Talk
Professor Von Holt of Chicago University argued against annexing Hawaii before the Commercial Club of Chicago on a Saturday. He warned annexation would weaken national defense by enlarging the navy and inviting more enemy pressure at sea while the mainland fortifications remained, contrasting with views of American military authorities who say annexation could be justified to secure Hawaii and support mainland defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club of
Chicago
von Holt
Chicnge University
Hawaii
Haswell
Walt
von Holst
Hoesny
Hawai
Europe
An Nonsensical Fragment on Politics and Expansion
An extract discusses territorial grabs and island buys including Hawaii as a preferable American outpost. It contrasts Hawali’s republican form with mixed-inhabitant risks and references political figures like Stone and Stith, noting convention dynamics and party machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawel
Hawali
Althaweh Tade
Hulet
Charles Minots Stith
Debate over a six year presidential term and reform
An analysis argues for a six year presidential term to reduce campaign cycles and graft risk. It contends longer terms lessen demagoguery, pressure for re election, and executive ambition that weakens appointments and checks. It notes economy and policy continuity as potential benefits and warns against permanent term extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shane Mate
Wick
Constitutional limits on reciprocity treaties debated
The discussion notes that before a reciprocity treaty with Smith for Cuba could reduce the American sugar duty, consent from both branches of Congress is required. It questions whether such a treaty could position the U S with Bolivia under its rule in California, and suggests the guess is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dg. Giteeon
Smitn
Cuba
Branehoe
Congres
Boal
Cal
Primary election bill targets counties and parties
A sweeping primary reform proposal would require mandatory primaries in counties with 106 000 or more people while allowing optional primaries in smaller counties. It governs filing calls, delegates, cost sharing, voter eligibility, polling rules, and penalties for violations, aiming to retain delegates yet enforce stricter controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos Senate
Cheett
Board of Election
Otheewgh
Central Committee
Managing Committee
Punts
Rome
UN UW
Prosperous De Boere Diamond Mining Company Report
Editor of The Tribune notes Kimberley South Africa based De Boere Diamond Mining Company reports strong year despite political unrest. Nominal capital £49000. diamonds valued highly. output about 4$h- M6 winds of ground. average value per load about 21 shillings. yield near carat. value per carat just over 28 shillings. Dividends paid 44 percent totaling £2.78.0. Diamonds in blue ground spread to pulverization. large assets estimated at two million pounds. James Hughes, former Kimberley official, comments on mining impact locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Bir
de Boere
Kimberley
South Africa
James Hughes
Our Country and Imperial Growth Speech by Charles Winger
The speech urges American industrial might and outward trade expansion. It highlights growth in steam power, production, and national wealth, arguing for bold commercial extension, strategic ports, and reciprocal trade while defending expansionist aims against isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Question of Good Manners on Public Transport
A reader asks if a man may justify giving up his seat to a young pretty woman over an older or plain traveler. The piece argues manners depend on social courtesy, not strict rule, and that a gentleman should defer to the women present or let them decide who sits. It stresses that polite conduct preserves civil society and that undue favoritism is inappropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobha
Porta
Mugeumn
Pat
Henry Gh. Howland
Loud
California
House Postal Committee
Brooklyn
Gary
Mure Fe
Igor
Comulest
Phew
Asia
Tuiliy
Mies
Central
South America
United States
Oumelves
New York
Ashe
Fowever
Cliverty
Privateer Officers Bold Dispute on the High Seas
During the revolution a small American privateer challenged an East India merchant ship. After the privateer demanded surrender and fired, the Yankee captain calmly offered to concede if the attacker would stop fighting, ending in a courteous withdrawal rather than further conflict.
Whina Dinner Set Sale Ends Before February 1
A local outlet announces a close out on a four link dinner set with stock levels being accounted for and a deadline before February 1. The message emphasizes urgency to purchase now to secure limited items.
They are just opened and await your inspection
A terse note indicates items have just opened and are ready for inspection. No further context or names are provided. The brief implies immediate access for evaluative checks.
Fancy Tables and Parlor Goods Move in Local Sale
A jumble of items including tables, cheval glasses, parlor cabinets, canteens, and baskets appears in a local sale listing. The catalog highlights household furnishings from several shops.
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