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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1898
Page
5
Scranton newspaper notes The Tribune gains three to five hours on rivals by receiving news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later. It claims to publish all news while new with ten pages printed in Scranton on March 28, 1895. It criticizes Chief Brownlee for diagnosing the health of the coal trade as too many mines and miners.
The week opens with the Maine court of inquiry report and its detailed publication is expected to spark national debate over Cuba and Spain. The piece notes political risk, potential funding for Spain’s victims, and calls for Americanization of aliens in Pennsylvania mines.
The report says Spain asked the United States to delay action until April to win Cuban insurgents over with a proffered autonomy plan paid by tribute to Spain. Proponents insist the US would not approve such a compromise, warning it would implicate the US in Spain's colonial crimes. Public demand for immediate Cuban independence grows.
The piece mocks William McKinley and Senator Morgan over Cuba policy and readiness. It attacks their stance on Spain and warns that rushing to shield the coast from a perceived European threat reflects national peril and political missteps.
A Havana rumor notes the Spanish Red Cross protests Cuban humanitarian work by Americans led by Miss Clara Barton. The Sun counters that Spanish aid lagged, favoring Spanish soldiers, while Barton aided 300 ill in Jaraco. The piece warns about possible war if tensions rise.
The New York Sun chief Washington correspondent lauds William J. Day of Canton Ohio as the de facto Secretary of State. Day reportedly backs direct intervention to secure Cuban independence and may influence the president. He handled De Lome’s letter candidly, pocketing it and visiting De Lome to resolve the issue quickly.
A Philadelphia Press analysis estimates U S reserve strength at ten million fronted by a regular army of about twenty one thousand in a supreme national crisis. It projects a war line from New York to Salt Lake City to manifest the nation’s defensive肌 capacity and notes naval reserves and coastal defenses are more vital than mere coastlines.
The London Standard calls Senator Thurston's Cuba address an insult to Spain while affirming the eye witness account of Spanish cruelty. The Philadelphia Ledger notes widespread starvation, disease, and displacement among noncombatant Cubans under military rule, with many witnesses corroborating the dire conditions.
Senator Thurston and Senator Proctor testified to Spain’s barbarities in Cuba with other witnesses, describing starvation, killings, and noncombatant suffering. The piece condemns Weyler’s inhuman acts, arguing humanity and civilization are insulted by Spain’s bloodshed and the Duke of Alva’s legacy.
The article argues Americans must back the president, his advisers, and Congress while seeking to avoid war with honor. It stresses public trust in government, cautious judgment over clamor, and faith in the nation's leaders to fulfill their duties with conscience.
The sea is a public highway for all nations with ships free to travel near shores within three miles in extreme cases. Spain may send torpedo vessels from the Canaries toward Cuba without it being a war act, though hostile intent is possible. Anticipating action and meeting them could spark war, so cautious restraint is advised while guarding the coast.
An excerpt of Rudyard Kipling’s verse pleading for divine guidance and restraint amid imperial power. The plea invokes Lord God of Hosts to spare nations, recall past sacrifices, and curb boastful pride as armies march and civilizations waver.
A Right Store Service stresses essential merchandising by treating communities as individuals and upholding fairness in all dealings. Public confidence comes from this principle, and the business pledges to “leave no stone unturned” to preserve trust as the new season begins.
Since Monday our new Grenadine line in the dress goods department has sold rapidly. We advise customers planning Grenadine dresses for summer to buy now before this lot is gone, as current prices and selection may not be matched later this season.
A specialty footwear shop touts its full focus on foot clothing and fitting. The firm markets itself as expert in shoes with four floors dedicated solely to footwear offerings.
Let us call your attention to a few of our bargains announced in this notice.
Catalog notes describe Spangle and nets for drapery and clothing, with chenille dot and spangle fabrics. Hand made Guimipure fronts and jet fronts appear in new blouse effects. Fringed sashes, plaids, roman and Bavadere stripes offered in plain and fancy strings.
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