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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune boasts telegraphic news three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers. It publishes late editions, with copy received up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later, through the Scranton post office as second class matter.
A report from ACRANTON dated March 17 1898 quotes Lieutenant Commander Sobral telling Spaniards that the United States shuns war but his claim is said to be mistaken. The piece notes the risk of banking on Yankee cowardice as dangerously misleading.
The piece argues Spain’s Cuba policy proves its hypocrisy and urges U S recognition of Cuban independence. It claims recognition would empower Cuban patriots to expel Spain quickly, settle debts, and end war delays, aligning with Revolutionary roots and discrediting Crown Autonomists. It notes Wanamaker may aid newspapers with spirited news.
Two new battleships, Wentucky and Kearsage, will be launched at Newport News next week. The twin 268 by 72 foot ships displace about 12,025 tons, move at 19 knots, and carry heavy armament including 11 inch and 6 inch guns, rapid fire guns, torpedo tubes, and extensive armor. Each vessel holds 340 tons of ammunition and features reinforced steel superstructure and layered protection to resist damage.
The article notes ships with triple expansion engines and electric turret control cost about 4 million dollars each, with auxiliary engines aiding handling and combat tasks. It highlights massive national spending by England Russia France and Germany on warships, and mentions political jabs about the De Lome letter in a broader context.
The text argues public opinion shifted to support adjournment and a resolute policy on Cuba. It credits President McKinley for waiting and acting decisively, saying Congress may adjourn and defer Cuban duties to the executive, while noting Austria’s emperor has his own troubles.
The Albany proposal copies England and aims to require employers to insure workers in hazardous jobs against industrial injuries. It would fund compensation through business costs, passable to consumers, and echoes factory regulation precedents. The bill faces state-to-state burden concerns but is defended as humane and market neutral if applied uniformly.
The port office department condemns all pussy publications offering prizes for missing letters. Papers printing these puzzle offers cannot mail them. The scheme invited readers to mail answers with money to the advertiser and expect rewards from the listed primes, but the answers were not honored.
A collage of observations notes Chicago playground plans for public school yards and a women’s group to provide equipment while Scranton lags with limited yards. Mentions Wanamaker advisors Leach Van Valkenberge Spain England Japan and Spanish turmoil plus astrology predicting Spain’s losses and a joke about bold type for Wilkes-Barre Times and a Delaware peach crop cue.
The Philadelphia Press discusses the Louisiana constitutional convention draft for voting rights. It argues educational requirements are undermined by property and hereditary descendent loopholes, urging a simple, clear standard to avoid diluting suffrage. It notes foreign-born voters and party control influence.
Washington dispatch explains three key questions about calling out the militia. It covers oath requirements, presidential authority versus governor control, and whether the president can designate specific organizations or must call the governor.
The New York Sun notes the battleship Oregon awaits orders in San Francisco and potential routes through new canals could shorten Atlantic Pacific voyages. It discusses a possible Nicaragua canal and shorter passages around Denmark and the Iberian coast, highlighting strategic US gains.
The text notes seven million and a quarter square miles, asserting no engineering scheme on the grove matches the Nicaragua canal in importance to the nation. It implies many need a vivid example of pending war preparations to be convinced of wisdom.
A sales notice claims prices beat competitors with 2 cent paper and 2 cent border. It lists 6 double rolls for 20 yards 9 inch border at 1 cent per yard and another line showing Jamestown Novelty Dress Patterns at 2.73 and 3.43 per pattern.
A local shop proclaims its focus on wool garments and footwear. The firm highlights shoe sales across four floors and emphasizes dedicated expertise in fitting feet.
Bargain day promotions from The Modern Hardware Store feature deals on kitchenware and tea items. Highlights include copper bottoms, henna powders, white metal flatware spoons and tablespoons, tin dairy pons and pineware ranges with eye catching window displays inviting shoppers.
The Philadelphia Times reports shock at a defense witness being dismissed from his labor union after testifying for the defense in the Sheriff Martin Lattimer case. It notes the Sheriff and deputies were acquitted and urges obedience to law across all communities, stressing protection for the vulnerable and the alien population.
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