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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1898
Page
5
The Tribune’s telegraphic news is three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. These papers press at midnight. The Tribune gets news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later. All the news in The Trib remains new while it is fresh.
Edward A. Van Valkenberg, in a Pittsburg interview dated March 15 1808, asserts emphatic that John Wanamaker is a patriot. The strong endorsement invites further comment on Wanamaker’s standing and public reception.
The piece calls for rules on bicycle use on public sidewalks as dangerous and improper. It argues pedestrians deserve priority, urges police action or a pedestrians’ organization to deter wheelers, and warns that street wheel traffic must be regulated after other urgent national matters are settled.
The Philadelphia Ledger casts light on the Wanamaker effort as a deliberate plan to bolt the Republican party to pave the way for a Wanamaker gubernatorial bid. It claims Quay’s opponents can block his re election by exploiting factional splits and anti Quay Republicans.
The text echoes public demand for immediate and permanent Cuban independence, arguing that Americans will not tolerate another postponement. It contrasts presidential hopes for a compromise with McKinley era aims and stresses Spain must withdraw, not merely loosen its control.
Time questions Attorney Coxe claim that Austria may seek indemnity for its subjects killed in the Lattimer insurrection. The piece argues Austria has little ground, noting Italians in New Orleans were victims of prejudice, not provoked acts, and that the United States bears responsibility only for proper protection. It ends by denying knowledge of the author "Mac" of the Scrantonian articles.
The Chicago Times-Herald defends a national push for Cuban independence and U S intervention, citing McKinley’s pledge and a popular demand beyond party lines. It warns Spain’s continued cruelty, questions future U S policy, and notes economic and political anxieties in Pennsylvania and Scranton.
A column-era commentary critiques political hype around a respected leader and notes lawsuits by New York Voice against colleges. It discusses the Nebraska rate decision, railroad finance notions, New York Life wartime policy promises, a name change bid in Oklahoma, and a judge’s take on knaves versus honesty. Spain’s stance on the Maine case looms as a peace fund funds debate.
The Philadelphia Press argues for a centralized state police to protect rural areas from crime. Sheriff Martin cites the value of a trained, loyal force over random deputies, calling for a Harrisburg department to patrol every road, break up encampments, enforce sanitary laws, curb roaming cattle, and improve rural safety.
The Syracuse Post notes the Hazleton verdict has drawn a temperate, conservative, and sensible press response. A minority voice has voiced inflamed opinions, but they do not reflect broader public sentiment or editorial stance.
The trial of Sheriff Martin and deputies reinforces that law must prevail at all hazards. An American jury could acquit. the sheriff may use summary or extreme actions when necessary to prevent disorder. A worker can quit but cannot force others to quit. Hazleton decision viewed as a positive nationwide influence.
The Luzerne jury verdict on the Lattimer strike case affirms the right to accept employment and to use peaceful means to seek better terms. It also upholds that violence or intimidation to force labor or reduce others’ employment is illegal, and law enforcement may act to restore peace even if force is necessary.
In the New York Star the country is praised for near total obliteration of sectional divisions that once threatened civil war. The era of reconciliation is welcomed as a source of national strength, unity, and the permanence of free institutions both at home and abroad.
An editorial argues for a strong Anglo American partnership, warning against US scorn toward Britain's friendship offer. It notes the potential advantage of Britain signaling goodwill if Spain escalates hostilities and emphasizes mutual benefits in a quiet, strategic alliance.
A note from G A Warburton contrasts spring brook coolness with a fisher’s gear list. He confesses reluctance to ask for a basket, implying a need or desire tied to tranquil fishing days.
A dialogue from Chicago News and New York Evening Journal features Ned confessing love for Mise Mutable and Hal urging luck. The exchange hints at nerve to propose and suggests humiliation if disappointed, with a newspaper mood about romantic affairs and public commentary.
A brief price listing shows 6 double rolls priced at 25 cents, 20 yards of 9 inch border at 1 cent per yard, and 6 rolls at 2 cents with 20 yards of border at 2 cents.
A specialty shoe shop proclaims its focus on foot footwear and fitting. The ad highlights four floors dedicated to shoes and positions footwear as the sole business.
Daily notice highlights low prices on tea and coffee pots, potato mashers, white metal teaspoons and tablespoons, dairy pans in 1 to 6 quart and 6 to 12 quart sizes. A call to watch for more bargain windows keeps shoppers alert.
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