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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers. It states papers go to press at midnight and The Tribune receives news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later, promising the newest coverage.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes a possible event with names and places only faintly readable. No clear persons or organizations can be confirmed from the legible text.
The readable portions show scattered notes on persons, places, and debates without a clear event. References include names like Phoper, Pep, and Dyer alongside unclear terms and phrases, suggesting a rough miscellany or OCR garble rather than a coherent incident or story.
An unsettled scene in Colma sees factions debating strategic shifts and new alignments as key players weigh chances. Analysts note potential upsets if leaders fail to hold ground while opponents push bold tactics and hope to alter the political balance.
A Washington correspondent outlines competing U S policy paths amid cabinet tensions and global alliances. The piece discusses trade, Arctic strategy, and the foreign policy balance between Europe and the Americas, noting potential shifts in leadership and economic priorities for the United States.
A chaotic account reports Professor Norton and Professor Notion in a heated exchange at Harvard and college leaders at Penn and Ann Arbor denouncing wartime sentiments. President Capen criticizes students enlisting and hints at academic penalties while urging unity and national duty amid calls to end suffering.
The piece condemns officials who mentor patriotism while urging college groups to avoid Mugwumpery. It urges militiamen to enlist on government terms, warns against private ambitions of militia leaders, and calls for timely action from the War Department. It also notes spring poetry might be judged anew this year.
The Tribune notes MP John M L Harris pamphlet Outline of Requirements for Admission to the Bar argues for broad knowledge in history Latin and sciences as core to legal training. It warns against overemphasis on mathematics and urges correlation between exam prep and professional work, praising classical education but noting limits.
Baltimore May 6 The conference of the Methodist Episcopal church today unanimously adopted resolutions commending President McKinley for his efforts to prevent the present conflict with Spain and for his earnest endeavours to secure national unity and safety.
Advisories of empathy and moral support from conference members express hope for a speedy end to the war. The session's remainder focused on presenting memos, petitions, and their referral to committees to aid future peace and welfare of nations and the world.
A government life saving crew rescued three youths Wil a Jeffries Clarence Smith and Willie Adame residents of three t after their boat capsized near the bar. The group clung to the overturned craft in cold seas until lifesavers reached them. They were brought to safety at the life saving station and later admitted for treatment before being discharged.
Washington reports strong pressure from applicants seeking Marine Corps commissions under a 192? act. Navy and Army officers discuss widening enlistment beyond Second Lieutenants while Cadets and Naval Academy graduates may gain preferential treatment. Officials stress new limits exclude older men.
Washington May 6 The house committee on foreign affairs debated Hawaiian annexation with a strong majority in favor. Chairman Flite forced a pause to probe reasons for action and noted annexation was needed for wartime use of the island. The meeting adjourned without a vote and deferred till next Tuesday.
A May 9 basement sale by Cold Smiths 6.3 Bazaar offers dry goods at half price to stretch dollars in wartime. Towelling, ribbed vests, calicoes, lawns, outing flannels, lining, ginghams, flannelettes, dress trimmings, and ladies ruffled skirts are listed with heavily discounted prices per yard or item.
Bethlehem notes a large order for 35 inch rapid fire guns for the U S Army to be finished locally and shipped as ready. The Bethlehem Iron company also secured a contract for 40 small guns to be forged at Watervliet Arsenal and American Ordnance Works. Guns to be completed as quickly as possible.
W A Toeehor Archiald appeals to curb Bundy newspaper violence and preserve the Sabbath by urging rest from war updates. He asks for quiet worship at home and respect for the nation’s church and courthains in a dated May 5 letter.
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