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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune boasts telegraphic news three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers. It goes to press after midnight and receives updates up to 3 a.m. ensuring all the news remains current for its readers.
The article lauds American strategy in the Cuba conflict as ten days of formal warfare show clear superiority. It notes ship losses, blockade pressure on Havana, and readiness for invasion, while praising the men steering the campaign and predicting further rapid reports.
The Board of Examiners of Mowe FEC Newcomb John M. Harris and James W. Oakford prepared a pamphlet guiding preliminary and final bar admission studies. It adopts standards from the State Bar Association and lists subjects, textbooks, publishing houses, and court rules approved by leading educators including Thayer and Ames. A note recalls a 25 year old incident in Santiago de Cuba where a British warship captain advised a governor to desist.
The governor demurred and Sir Lamb ton brandished his power threatening to shell the town. After the threat the murder of Yankee dogs ceased though whispers suggest Sir Lambtons in Cuban waters today might influence war methods.
The article argues Spain suffered a decisive setback in Manila while disputing American ship damage reports. It contends Spanish losses were hidden as US ships under Commodore Dewey faced limited action, and notes British warship interests favor peace over war.
Rear Admiral Selfridge proposes a 7000 man permanent naval reserve drawn from regulars coastwise trade and fishing, with eight battleships semi active and a two tier system. The plan includes enlistment terms pay four four dollars monthly, mandatory service and penalties, plus reserved ships stationed at key ports. It aims to raise ready crews without major expense. The article also recounts Norman Harrington facing Barcelona mobs while protecting U S interests and reporting to Washington.
United States torpedo boat Foote, part of the Atlantic Fleet, was fired on by a concealed Matanzas battery while near shore after soundings were taken. Lieutenant Rogers reported twenty fathoms and three close shore attacks as ships exchanged fire. a bombardment plan was blocked by higher command.
Captain Frederick Rodgers, head of the board of inspection for auxiliary vessels in New York, is expected to take command of the Yale, the auxiliary cruiser formerly the American liner Paris. The Yale arrived in New York from Southampton yesterday as the four-tong ship charter decisions were being finalized.
The dispatch names Captain F. Goodrich of the St. Louis and Captain Rodgers of the Parts as senior officers. Captain Darker was later assigned to command the New ark, with Captain C. C. Cotton filling the vacancy.
In Madrid General Weyler recalls proposing war with the United States during his Cuba command. He says he urged Canovas to land 50 000 troops on American soil and believed such a force could invade the United States. He also claimed Spain could profit from a disorganized American army and take the offensive.
May day aboard the Flying Squadron at Old Point and Hampton Roads reports calm seas and full readiness. Scorpion lieutenant commander Marix arrives as dispatch vessel. Scorpion can travel eighteen knots with four five inch guns and four six pounders. Rumors of Katahdin and Schley movement are denied. navy and army engineers continue harbor mine and torpedo work under Colonel Frank.
Washington May 1 War department instructions outline physical requirements for regular army enlistment in wartime across branches. Infantry and artillery: minimum height 5 ft 4 in, weight at least 120 pounds, maximum 210 pounds. Cavalry: height 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 10 in, weight up to 165 pounds. A table shows chest measures and other proportions.
The article notes shirt waists in silk and cotton now dominate fashion, remaining a prominent staple for a long period. It weighs the versatility and enduring popularity of these fabrics in women’s apparel.
A compact note urges readers to step in and inspect what is available. It hints at a local opportunity or display and invites public attention to the item or event described, framed in a concise newspaper style.
An advertisement touts H-inch covert suiting for tailor made suits with an excellent outer assortment and a good seller at one cent.
Four or five Cubans detached from General Gomez's army arrive in Key West to serve as guides. They pledge to accompany the forces and provide essential information based on their intimate knowledge of Cuba.
The U S cruiser Topeka commanded by Lieutenant Knapp sailed from Palmouth Maryland April 14 and arrived safely in port the next morning after a perilous voyage. A few days after departure rumors spread that she had sunk at sea following a collision with a merchant vessel, with oil aboard.
A Havanna dispatch reports Cuban volunteers offer to join a Cuban brigade being formed to aid Spain and repel American attacks.
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