Diplomacy and local notes amid Scranton events
The piece discusses Secretary Gresham's firm note to Spain over neutral commerce, praise for his decisive stance, and broader praise for American diplomacy. It also notes local respect for Judge Charles F. Rice, Scranton bench representation, Cuban revolution support, and a council vote about the Scranton Traction double-track on Franklin avenue with listed opposing members and a jab at previous lunch wagon prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Madrid
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Spain
United States
Wilkes-Barre
Charles F. Rice
Luzerne
Tribune
Scranton
Scranton Traction Company
Franklin Avenue
Policy on Cuba and US role in Caribbean affairs
The piece argues the United States should own Cuba and absorb it into the Union, praising Cuban friendliness toward Americans and criticizing Spanish rule. It warns against Spanish dominance, notes Cuba’s strategic and economic value, and calls for robust American diplomacy and potential force if needed. It also touches on American leadership, Pennsylvania politics, and Meadville mar garine controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Our
Republic
Queen Island
Antilles
American Union
Friends
Wberry
Spain
George II
Political Break and Legislation Highlights
Harrisburg reports a split between United States Senator Quay and David Martin, with Magistrate Durham favored for party roles and possible committee shifts. The Floot game bill faces backlash, trolley legislation passes Senate, education reforms expand truancy powers, and local notes reference Olyphant Record observations and Wilkes-Barre themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
Quay A
David Martin Iy
Durham
Martin
Mer
Quay
Arthur Kennedy
Allegheny
W. H. Andrews
Crawford
Mr. Durham
City Bond Proposal Fails Leaving City in a Hole
Voters defeated a 9,000 bond measure despite officials hope for funds for improvements. The city now has no money for projects and will seek relief from the legislature to address the fiscal dilemma.
Daily Horoscope and Amaccus Advice for March 16 1896
Astrolabe cast at 217 a m predicts a child born that day will vote the silver ticket when old enough and praise Mr Bland as a great American statesman. Scientista claim horseradish cures typhoid germs while raw oysters do not. Memorial Day hints cause throat tickles for the orator Amaccus warns not to trust all you hear and to judge men by deeds, not company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bland
Frankfort
Amacchus
Baldwins
Vity Councila
E. Grewer
Philadelphia
Einglish
Symroom
Peng Avenue
Spruce Street
Scranton
Ex-Representative Kerr On Pennsylvania Democracy Reform
Ex-Representative Kerr of Clearfield jokes about Pennsylvanian and national party futures. He predicts Democrats favor gold monometalism and Republicans gold silver splits with Cleveland as presidential nominee, a bear dance of party defections. Rosebery resignation could trigger a new election and Tory victory in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Clearfield
Congress of Dishonor
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Washington
Democrata
Repubicans
Teller
Cameron
Sliver
Lord Rosebery
England
Gladstones
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The
Scranton Tribune
Publiiord
Gonantow
PRD
Publigning Compart
E. P. Kingsbury
Paes
C.H. Ripple
LIVY
Richard
Borroes
W. W. Davis
Gusinees
W. W. Younoqs
Mane
Orvien
Tawone Buiooa Paar Gmay
Manaqmn
Scrantor
Oe Journal
Hoboken
Unioni
Metropolia
Cccessee
Golden
Thomas
Wenzel
Morris
Regan
Sweeney
Grier
McLean
Howe
Davin
Hickey
Norton
Enlin
Joan Moir
Robinson
Noone
Williams
Equity
Meadville
Walton
Cumberland
Thes
Department of Foreign Affairs
Wach
Senate
White
Beaver
Farr Wct
Allegheny Board of Achoo Controllers
Alleghany
Farr
Tru«Ant
Tx Spoon
Vaughan Bill Perm Seine
Nilergirten
Npea
E'Orantty
Ol Vetinet
Leva
Chiboe
Church En
Wilkes
Seciovianiam Voet
Ighifo Setanta
Wilkow-Dbarre Recordt
Beranton Tribune
Bpanglertem
Sam Hudson
Frewllog
Amaccus
Atlantic
Beymer-Bauman
Davis-Chambera
Armstrong & McKelvy
National Lead Co
Sosa
S Lead CO
New York
Orna
Sporting Goods
Spalding Bicycles
Spalding
China
Cose
Glenons, Férder, O'Malley CO
C. M. Florey
Y. MC, A. Building
Saskawanna Avenue
Cureka
Washington Ave
Mr. Kerr
Goldsmith
OUR Home Magazine
Goldsmith Brothers & Company
Balance Books
Graves’ Indexes
Crawford Pens
Leon Isaac Pens
Lackawanna Ave
Hull & CO
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Wyoming Ave
Nue
Presbey
Pierce’s Market
DR. Will & Son
Albany
First National
WEBE
Guernsey Brothers
Wvomine
Wheela
B. Pricestrom
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce St
Aylesworth’s
Lane
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