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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1898
Page
5
The Tribune announces its telegraphic news is three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. Papers go to press at midnight with news received up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later.
The Scranton Tribune plans a public bulletin board in front of its offices to display successive details of the Maite court of inquiries and the day’s developments. Each morning a comprehensive report will update readers with news up to 4 am, four hours earlier than New York or Philadelphia papers. Better buy the paper.
The passage argues against international arbitration over the Maine explosion, contending it would delay justice, risk Cuba’s fate, and force American surrender. It asserts the indemnity issue is minor and urges direct responsibility by Spain, with no foreign judgment needed.
Washington statistician Mr. Hyde reports large increases in farm values for 1497. Cereal farmers gain 190 million dollars over 1896 and 40 million more than any prior year except 187? The data also show livestock value gains across horses mules milch cows cattle sheep and swine totaling about 296 million dollars for the year.
A garbled passage suggests farmers in America are said to be better off by 500000 compared with last year though the source hints at calamity and unemployment. It also references Bismarck and McKinley in a vague Spain Cuba context without clear facts.
A New York Evening Post editor argues Americans read sensational yellow journals, citing dealer sales and urban pressure while Rochester and Scranton papers dispute circulation claims. The piece extols Times and Trib une as more responsible and notes Tribune growth as evidence against yellow press dominance. Lancaster delegates and Quay are mentioned in a political aside.
The piece argues that disaster in Maine united North and South and bridged creditor and debtor interests, fostering genuine English American concord. It rejects Anglophobia and praise for a frank, independent friendship between England and the United States, criticizing passive politeness and praising blunt criticism as a sign of real comradeship.
A collection of observations on press reliability and political figures. It references American and British attitudes, opinion on real estate assessment, statements by Senator Fiteworth and Sheriff Martin, General Blanco at Saratoga, and Bailey press remarks.
A concise note observes Europe’s mortgage market as a dominant force, contrasting financial leverage with traditional power. The remark frames property borrowing as a rising influence in continental economics and policy discourse.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports on Populist leader Jones and silver advocates facing fusion challenges in pushing the silver platform. Farmers resist, prices rise, and the silver cause loses strength as farmers and other groups question its impact on agricultural prices and currency policy.
A feature discusses the problem of denial after publishing interviews. It cites the New York Sun method with Congressman Sulzer denying an interview and the editor’s balancing act between preserving an employee’s credibility and reporting truth. The piece argues editors often publish denials to preserve journalistic integrity.
The piece condemns European powers for supporting Spain and Cuba's fate. It argues crowned tyranny threatens humanity and urges the United States to demand reparations from Spain after naval inquiries. It warns Europe to mind its own business to avoid lasting lessons.
The advertisement promotes Foster and Fowler Kid Gloves in William Brand priced at 1.00 and 1.50, showcases a new line of capes and collarettes from 2.98 to 22.98, and highlights Grenadines in silk department across fifty patterns at low prices.
Local footwear shop Lewis Reilly and Davies promotes specialty foot clothing. The advertisement emphasizes fitting feet and its four floors dedicated entirely to shoes.
A brief notice identifies Lewis, Reilly and Davies operating at 116 Wyoming Avenue. The read appears as a simple business or office listing with the address as the main detail.
A display of children's head gear will be shown in the largest outfitting establishments over the next few days. The event promises unusually elegant hats and bonnets for young wearers.
In buying a brass bedstead ensure quality with seamless brass tubing and a steel frame. They cost no more than many open tubing bedsteads and are highly finished and lacquered under a unique method. New Spring Patterns are on exhibition.
For a few days only we devote extra room to hats and caps in silk chiffon mull Swiss and other fabrics. Many are patterns and we advise early selection as there will be no duplicates.
A local department shop announces continued operation of its glove and hosiery sale. The notice highlights ongoing discounts and fresh stock available to shoppers.
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