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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1897
Page
5
Scranton Tribune reports on a Portorfita Rowanton matter with local officials and mail route concerns. The notice indicates an event or inquiry led by community entities amid ongoing discussions in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Morning edition exhausted and demand to purchase additional copies exceeded supply as readers rushed to secure the Saturday Tribune ahead of the weekend.
Senator Pali urges unity among New York citizens to defeat Tammany Hall and safeguard municipal government. The piece argues the national implications of local results, warns against splitting opposition, and notes renewed capital access signaling improving confidence in securing legitimate financing.
The piece argues Canada’s tariff measure granting British imports a 12 percent preference and after July 18 raising it by a quarter is a strategic bluff. It suggests the move is designed to pressure the United States Senate into conceding reciprocal duties, while noting British reaction and commentary.
The piece argues Canadian tariff moves are ill defined and will fail, asserting the duty of U.S. lawmakers is to protect American interests. It cites the Providence Journal backing Republican resolve on protection, while criticizing chronic grumblers as wasting breath.
The article analyzes a Peteraborg letter on Russia's stance before and during the Turko Greek war, accusing London of fomenting Crete disturbances to curb Russia. It also discusses Britain’s arbitration position, Cleveland third-term talk, and a note on Washington’s civil service views and Italian lynching indemnity.
The article accuses the Republicans of failing to deliver on a revenue tariff while defending gold standard and protection. It argues Democrats did vote for King with knowledge of the issue and criticizes British press for insulting the Senate over the arbitration treaty rejection, citing Westminster Gazette on arbitration as premature.
James R. Davies of New York argues a 10 cent a pound tea duty will yield substantial annual revenue and reduce import of poor quality tea. He notes cheap tea harms health and costs more long term, while high tariff nations get better tea. The piece weighs political expediency against principle in the Dingley bill passage.
Article argues the United States has no treaty obligation to bar arms and supplies to Cuban insurgents. It states only the 1786 treaty exists, outlining contraband items like weapons, while ordinary goods are unprotected. The piece reasons U S vessels may sail to Cuba during peace without responsibility, and criticizes government efforts to restrict clearance for Cuban ports.
The text argues U S neutrality laws apply only to military expeditions and oppose interfering with cargo clearances to Cuba while criticizing U S inaction toward oppressed Cubans. It condemns Spain's conduct and questions why the United States sides with Spain despite calls for intervention and recognition of Cuban independence.
Imports of dry goods at New York for the week ended May 7 totaled 5 340 9.1 dollars, down from 8721 dollars the prior week. Judge Simonton orders the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad taxed 218.96 for capital stock instead of 9100 claimed by the commonwealth. William K Vanderbilt voices cheerful views on railroad affairs. Lake Shore Lines report better current earnings than expected. A large shipment of United States coal to Canada departs Philadelphia aboard the Glenmore, 510 tons, the largest bituminous coal cargo yet sent to Canadian markets via Montreal and rivaling Nova Scotia and Cape Breton coal.
The piece recalls the 18 month gap between Cleveland's 1885 inauguration and the protective tariff law, listing numerous business failures, bank collapses, labor strikes, and riots across states. It cites railroads in distress, troop deployments, and repeated unrest as examples cited by critics. The poem by Kipling is presented toward the end as a reflection on labor and art.
Weekly sale features Nottingham Irish Point and Brussels Net lace curtains with deep reductions. Prices drop from high figures to as low as 0.69 per pair for Nottingham lace and 2.75 to 6.50 for Irish Point and Brussels Net, with many lots listed as from higher original prices.
Special prices on Tamboured Muslins urged buyers to inspect and act quickly, with an emphasis on immediate purchase for best value.
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