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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers in its field. It states papers go to press at midnight and The Tribune receives news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later, ensuring readers get the latest information.
Scranton on March 25, 1555, aims to keep halted streets in proper repair and expects events to prove the city’s ability to do so.
The piece commends the president and advisers for prudence in avoiding war with Spain and seeks to maintain moral sympathy abroad. It argues war would be costly and brutal, urging continued restraint and moral suasion, while acknowledging the likelihood of inevitable conflict if diplomacy fails.
A three year view shows Spain’s debt rising to 179 million dollars with current expenses at 105.6 million. Per capita debt nears 100 and annual per capita cost about 4 dollars, as Cuba conflict drains resources. Debt burden accelerates, risking repudiation amid long term deficits and taxed peasantry.
The text recalls Spain’s struggles with Cuban rebels and U S fears of war, noting American troops and finances strained. It highlights the return of Captain “Fighting Bob” Evans to command, praising his leadership and suggesting he will steer the North Atlantic squadron and the fleet toward decisive action.
Mary Abbott argues in The Times-Herald that Cuban independence justifies moral and material aid from the United States while stopping short of immediate annexation. She contrasts Cuban heroism with Spain's brutal conduct and cites Grover Flint’s Insurrection notes, endorsed by Professor John Fiske, as early evidence of Cuban struggles and U.S. interests.
An archival Brooklyn Eagle snippet echoes Victorian advice urging temperance and restraint, stressing prudent routines and modest self advertisement as social conduct. The humorous misquote hints at era norms and newspaper voice.
An elegant display of children's fine headgear will be shown in coming days at the city’s largest outfitting establishment. The feature highlights hats and caps for young shoppers.
A historical ad touts Sitver Shoes offering specialty foot footwear with four floors dedicated entirely to shoes and fitting services. The bold claim emphasizes expert fittings and a wide selection focusing solely on footwear.
A local shop announces a limited time display of hats and caps in silk chiffon mull Swiss and other fabrics. Shoppers are urged to choose early as there will be no duplicates and many items are patterns.
A business listing for the firm Lewis Reilly Davies located at 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue notes their official address. The notice identifies the two street numbers tied to the law practice.
In buying a brass bedstead, ensure quality with seamless brass tubing and steel frame work. They cost no more than many open tubing bedsteads and are highly finished with lacquered coating. Our new Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
A local retailer announces the Our Glove and Hosiery Sale is still in full operation, inviting customers to visit the store for discounts on gloves stockings and other knitwear.
Auction style sale item listing includes Punished Tea and Coffee Pots with Copper Bottom Hemis Potato Salts White Metal Teaspoons White Metal Tablespoons Tin Dairy Pans 6 ft Tin Dairy Pans and small metal kitchenware priced at six cents per item and negotiable quantities.
The advertisement lists discounts on home textiles including 20-inch Renaissance Squares at 1.00, 22-inch Open Work Squares at 46c, and 22-inch Fancy Hemstitched Squares at 49c. Also promotional prices on table damask, napkins, toweling, dress goods, silks, cloaks, capes, and curtains with several items marked well below worth.
List shows per yard prices for fabrics including Percales at 2c, Apron Gingliame at 2c, and bleached Twisled Towelling at 1q with references to cases and hours.
At Nation Counter King and Co. spools offered at 5 cents for 20-yard machine thread. King and Co. advertise 1-yard machine thread spools at 6 cents each, with spools priced at 3 cents per spool.
In the Muslin Underwear Department a selection of ladies flannel shirt waists is offered in cob ore and sixes at prices equivalent to cents for items worth $1.25.
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