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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1898
Page
5
A call urges humanitarian relief for starving Cubans amid the Spanish American War. Critics warn against delaying aid as battles shift and transportation lags rise. The piece argues relief maintains humanity and historic standing, despite military pressures and political risk.
The fragment speaks of a county not ready to aid a woman and includes jumbled phrases about Cubans and courage. It references honor, bravery, and perseverance in struggle with and without arms, hinting at a wartime or patriotic context and vague nationalistic sentiment.
The article notes uncertainty over Lieutenant Hobson and his men after the Maine destruction. Admirals Sampson and Schley doubt their death and count seventeen prisoners, while debates on reprisals and Spanish accountability loom. It also mentions political upheaval in France Italy and Spain with cabinet resignations and dynastic shifts.
Speaker Rewdie denounces the Cumberland county Republican convention for snubbing Thoms S Reed for his Hawaii stance. Reed, Maine’s long serving congressman, may dissent from constituent views yet is praised as the state’s greatest citizen. The piece urges a ceasefire in acrimony over policy fights.
An American public debate rages over what to do with the Philippines. Editors critique a push to auction or sell them, urging continuation of American guardianship and a government of order under the U S flag. The piece also criticizes currency policy and notes the valor of Hobson and others, linking faith to action.
Daily horoscope drawn by Ajacohus for Tuesday shows a child born that day will have the longest birthday of the year. The piece weaves playful observations on rubber necks, June girls, and clever scolds while touching on bonds and stamps and a light note about local boarding on Adams avenue.
The piece argues that opponents of annexation shift stance amid war with Spain, supporting expansion to Cuba, the Philippines and Puerto Rico. It cites historical adds of territory, references presidents and secretaries of state, and asserts annexation aligns with U.S. tradition and future wealth and power. The author insists annexation policy reflects long-standing constitutional practice and historic precedents.
General Miles reports health of troops in camps at Tampa is exceptionally good with sick rates under 2 percent among embarked forces and onshore troops. The New York Sun notes criticisms of military administration are unwarranted given rapid mobilization and harsh tropical conditions.
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