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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1896
Page
4
In our view the Democratic estimates committee and Captain Moir cut the mayor’s clerk salary to 600 against expectations a Republican mayor would win, then raised it to 900 after a Democratic mayor was elected. The action appears to show very small politics for a city of Scranton’s size and importance.
A collection of opinion notes accuses local political figures Scranton Fellows and Davies of orchestrating party betrayal to favor Democrats. The piece critiques Spain's rule over Cuba, citing a debt burden and calls for Cuban independence while recounting a fragmentary historical narrative.
The piece argues Cuba’s wealth lies underpopulated by Spain and urges U.S. involvement to aid Cuban independence. It cites naval and military contrasts, calls for reciprocity, and critiques tariff policy, while noting congressional actions and Republican positions shaping future policy.
The article weighs possible US risks if Spain and Cuba conflict escalates. It notes Spain’s regular army numbered about 115,735 with 61,162 in infantry and 14,000 in other units, asserting the location of forces and potential impact on US decision making.
Prominent legal minds discuss consequences of US recognizing Cuban belligerency. Edmunds argues it raises Cubans to a nation level, allowing arms sales and privateering with neutral stance. Ker highlights benefits like bond issuance and port refits, plus a path to Cuban independence and Spain compensation, while warning of entangling costs.
Report from Wilkes County mocks local constables alleged to swear falsely about liquor law violations. Court and townspeople doubt the honesty of witnesses, highlighting a perceived farce in enforcement.
An editorial argues enforcement by targeting unlicensed joints. It urges the state to crack down on illicit saloons by pressuring wholesale liquor sellers and brewers to cut off supply for a month, forcing speak-easies out of business while avoiding direct confrontation with lawbreakers.
Cosden in the Chicago Times-Herald urges conciliation but warns nations without ships armaments or coast defenses face ridicule if they rely solely on arbitration. He asserts the United States must maintain its own strength to back international dispute resolution.
The passage describes a cool wind sweeping from the plains into the Orcident, carrying sweet scents and a wild free mood. The speaker imagines roses, carpets, and distant horizons as they wander with Aly and a returning friend joining Northern Hillard.
Astrolabe cast for Monday predicts spring’s harbinger to be mud and gentle seasonal signs in verse. Poetic but odd notes urge attention to Professor Cole’s planting guidance and warn against canned fruit as costly. The piece mocks theatrical managers and general aims.
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