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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours newer than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. Newspapers press at midnight while the Tribune receives news up to 3 a.m. or later, ensuring the latest coverage when printed. The item mentions a Maine inquiry verdict and public reaction.
Former President Harrison warned at the Union League Club that wealth tax evasion threatens public duty and government funding. The piece cites Chicago examples of luxury assets dodging taxes and notes ongoing local assessment changes in Scranton amid political maneuvering around gubernatorial picks and candidates.
A Prussian decree forbids foreigners in the Berlin technical school and German institutions. A high official notes Germany may soon bar foreign students, especially from Japan, Russia and East Europe, with some impact on Americans. The Berlin AP correspondent says over 1000 Americans study in Germany and would be affected. The essay argues such action would signal fear and would mimic restrictions the U S already applies to foreign wage earners at home.
The text argues that while exposure to continental manners can benefit Americans, actual schooling in America better connects a migrant or American-born youth to U S impulses and ideals. It suggests barring a demigrant Yanker from the Father land would not be irreparable. Wanamaker may study political weather indicators.
The Indiana congressman Johnson's widely circulated address critiques annexation of Hawaii and urges caution. The piece notes his Republican stance, his attack on President Cleveland’s Hawaii action, and argues his points lack new evidence while praising his earnest tone. It also discusses Speaker Reed’s likely stance and naval funding implications.
The House committee chairman warns that first class letters and pistol cords subsidize second class mail, with about seventy million dollars paid annually versus three million from 565 million pounds of second class matter. He argues for tighter limits to balance costs and protect publishers and the public from inequitable subsidies. The piece critiques lax use of second class status and notes railroad contracts as a noted cause of postal deficits.
Reflection on urged tree planting in Kansas to transform drought prone land into a blooming garden. Notes delay and asks Mr Loud to disclose knowledge about postal package fraud claims. Headlines also mention Emperor William’s view of Americans and Cuban issues, plus satirical notes on journalism and a Havana court inquiry.
A chaotic March calendar lists poems, political jibes, battles over art and Spain, new armory rumors, social doings, and local woes. It mentions ex city solicitor Burns sailing for Susquehanna county, Fire Chief Hickes parading a horse, snowball games at Athletic Park, and editors facing illness and financial fuss amid spring preparations.
Incidents from the Maine disaster reveal Captain Charles D. Bigsb ee's calm leadership and diplomacy after the loss of his ship. His dispatch praised by the public, he urged restraint as details emerged and accepted responsibility while seeking the department's guidance. Suffering seamen in Havana hospitals moved many to tears.
The passage extols the Bluebee type as representing the highest grade of American citizenship and a true leader of the fleet, urging Mo as a model for American youth to emulate.
The article argues the National Guard surpasses regular European forces in courage strength endurance and intelligence and could, if mobilized with adequate arms, defeat Spanish troops in Cuba or elsewhere within twenty four hours of mobilization. It cites comparisons to Germany France England Russia and Spain.
The Philadelphia Times argues that government and press lack full knowledge of naval inquiry testimony on the Maine disaster. It contends the board of inquiry is independent, daily information has been released, and war is seen as a preemptive safeguard. It condemns sensational dispatches as false and urges sober reflection.
The Spanish cruiser Vizcaya left New York after calm port precautions amid Maine incident tensions. Authorities and the Narkeeta submarine were checked. the US government accepted responsibility for the vessel's security on a friendly mission, with Spain held to account if foul play in Havana is proven.
The Wilkes-Barre Record suggests that the city, boasting Fo goad on regi ment av the Thirteenth NW Co P from Scranton, should show pride by building a sturdy, armory-like home for the Ninth regiment in Wilkes-Barre.
The nation pledges to perform its duty once the Havana harbor investigation results are known, and warns that concerns for coastal security must not hinder this obligation.
The Philadelphia Press notes circulating public opinion about an undercurrent claiming someone is replanting submarine mines near the Pennsylvania political scene. The item reflects concern over potential intimidation or disruption tied to local power dynamics.
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