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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
11
A short notice from Scranton dated May 1, 1897, notes that President Neal is new to the business and likely to gain William with experience, acknowledging initial roughness as he settles in.
The Washington Davis case shows a man with a fractured leg denied medical help at police headquarters. He endured agony overnight until surgical care finally arrived, prompting questions about humanity and legal exposure for the city.
The essay attacks Mr. Miller of the May Forum for alleging senate bias against arbitration, praising the treaty as humane while noting Senate resistance. It questions Miller’s claim that Olney and Pauncefote were superior and argues the Senate’s stance reflects prudence, not mere hostility, toward arbitration.
The article critiques how diplomacy and arbitration are central to the nation's peace stance while warning that vague or broad texts mask real aims. It discusses bankruptcy law and corporate exemptions, urging consistency and caution in legislative choices and likening proposals to the Torres VHT measure.
Francia J. Torrance leads a board backed reform drive in Harrisburg to improve penal conditions. Bills push western confinement for female convicts, extend reform school age to 20, reform insane convict care, and introduce gubernatorial parole with strict conditions and oversight. The package aims to incentivize good behavior without releasing inmates early and compares with Indiana’s trial. Senator Quay adds tariff questions amid the debate.
The Madrid reform push, urged by Weyler that the war is over, aims to win conservative business support and calm taxed peasants. The plan rests on a deceptive claim of reform while both sides pause for the rainy season and prepare for future conflict. No true Cuban trusts Spanish promises, and men will yield only minor concessions.
The piece argues the Cuban war has caused excessive devastation and brutal outrages, warning against any false pacification. It notes President McKinley naming Judge Day and William J. Calhoun as Cuba envoy, suggesting these moves bolster Cuban patriots. It critiques Websterian diplomacy, condemns Eastern penitentiary abuses, and references press sentiment on reform and political maneuvering.
Washington dispatch reports strong talk that former President Cleveland seeks renomination in 1900. Analysts note his national name awareness and fundraising aid, with gold Democrats divided over his path and a potential Reform club driven campaign.
The article discusses shifts in party support around Cleveland and tariff policy in Alabama, with mentions of reform groups, Walton Democrats, and potential federal posts. It notes Pension Commissioner Beans defending veterans pensions and outlines changes in Treasury chief clerks and staff, plus South Dakota political moves involving Pickler, Kyle, Pettigrew, and Pickler again as potential future contenders.
A May calendar lists quirky events and local notices from political jabber to civic curiosities. Entries mention Anine Dekingen, Joseph Church, councilmanial democracy, Queen Lil, the Sherriden Monument Association, and various whimsical items such as a granite quarry purchase and the harvest trout tale.
From the Washington desk the Nelson bankruptcy bill, passed by the Senate, is now before the House as a pressing question. It poses no new spending, is nonpartisan in purpose, and seeks a universal benefit by enacting a national bankruptcy law. It can be considered without appointing any committee, avoiding procedural fights.
Ladies and children's hosiery and undergarments priced affordably with multi item deals. Linen umbrella skirts and silk ribbon bargains join jeweled belts and hat pins. Perfumes, sterling silver sets, and hat pins highlight a colorful variety of fashion and accessories at deep discounts.
Saturday May 1 display announces no other house in city matches Poys Blouses for price and variety. White Lawn Blouses with colored collars at 29 and 33 cents, Fancy Colored Lawn Blouses at 10c, Linen Blouses at 49c to 1.23, Embroidered Blouses from 49c up. Ladies silk band bows 15c, solid colors 25c. Men's woolen hose 49c. Sweaters offered at popular prices.
Advertises ladies hose in black and tan shades. Highlights extra quality, fine slace yarn, Hermsdorf dye, high spliced heels, double soles. Lists black, black with white feet, and black with white soles options.
The Borton Herald editor asserts only eight newspapers in the United States are truly thinking papers. The piece hints the editor may have caused confusion by naming the other eight and sparking debate about which outlets qualify.
The Washington Foot notes that the group seeking another chance includes Mr. Jim Corbett, Mrs. Domnia, Mr. William Jennings Bryan, and Mr. Grover Cleveland.
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