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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune notes its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. The paper goes to press after midnight and receives news up to 3 a.m. ensuring current coverage. The entry marks its historical location in Scranton, PA.
Scranton property owners protest lack of money in owning property arguing the rent payer perspective is overlooked. The notice notes residents complain about real estate costs and ownership viability has been shaped by rent payments rather than equity.
The Tribune argues for measured ad spend based on circulation quality and panel placement. It favors mixed morning and evening reads, noting morning reach among women and evening use by workingmen. It cites readers trust and suggests advertisers test across papers to measure results.
An ex president’s tax talk faults the burden on personal property and notes a real estate loophole. The Washington Post is cited on how vast tracts kept as agricultural land escape higher taxes while cities grow, allowing owners to profit as streets and homes rise around them.
The piece argues that tax burdens fall unfairly on mass taxpayers while owners of agricultural lands and urban plots profit from current laws. It suggests reform to state or city powers to purchase unimproved tracts at assessed valuations to boost revenue and address widening gaps.
Governor Hastings is reported to take a vacation while Senator Quay endures a strenuous assignment. The brief notes time and pressure surrounding both political figures during a busy period.
The report notes increasing freight through Sault Ste. Marie canals and rising lake passenger traffic, predicting long term lake commerce could rival European maritime trade. It highlights potential for summer excursion trips Buffalo to Duluth, comments on river and harbor funding, and previews editorial changes at the Philadelphia Record and Scranton baseball discipline reforms.
Walter Wellman argues the new American navy under McNair and Sigsbee eases fears over Cuba and Spain. He suggests sparing Spain by offering a warship, noting the Maine explosion shifted attention from the Martin trial and calmer times in the anthracite region.
Horoscope for Saturday March 5 notes a child born today may doubt. A tale recalls a failed theatrical manager who sought fame and fortune and warned against fools in matrimony while railing at moneyed critics. The piece ends with a humorous moral about actors.
The piece debates whether the Maine disaster should trigger war or be resolved through indemnity and diplomacy. It weighs American honor, international law, and the role of Spain, arguing for measured responses and caution before declaring hostilities. It stresses the Maine’s presence in Havana as a symbol of U.S. dignity and national interest.
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The essay argues that the United States must respond firmly to insult to its flag, weighing magnanimity against national honor. It condemns arbitration, urges decisive punishment of perpetrators, and stresses the need to uphold dignity and deterrence, with Spain’s action shaping the response.
A fragment from a newspaper page shows a chorus of agitation urging war amid sensational calls for an extra edition. References to John Smith Leo and Billy Magon appear along with mockhoods of battles and cabinet lines as readers are urged to buy the extra.
Coldsmiths Go Bazaar Wall Paper presents a spring refresh with reduced prices on white blanks gilt papers and glimmers. Offers include six double rolls for 25 cents with matching borders and various other wall coverings priced to attract budget buyers.
An advertisement for a shoe store outlining its specialization in footwear. The copy emphasizes broad inventory across four floors and proclaims exclusive focus on shoes as its business.
A local hardware shop invites passersby to view its window display featuring a wide brush line. The store promotes a broad assortment and urges customers to stop in for a look at the in stock brushes and other hardware items.
A local shop promotes a limited week sale of exclusive black dress goods for entire dresses and skirts. It highlights three specials: 10 pieces extra heavy Gros-Grain Brocade at 59 cents, 10 pieces Gros-Grain and Latin Brocades at 75 cents, and 12 pieces best quality Brocades at 95 cents, with no duplicates and a one week only window. Liberty Latins line is also described as complete.
Carpenters claim top tools priced for trade use and every tool warranted. Builders highlight durability and reliability across job sites as a selling point for professional carpentry crews.
The article notes limited availability of a certain choice stock in the area and highlights moderate prices as a compelling factor for buyers to consider. It emphasizes regional supply and value as key points for shoppers.
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