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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
5
The Tribune claims its telegraphic service is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers. It reports news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later, keeping content current. The piece argues for action against the Spanish fleet if it remains inactive on this side of the ocean.
The piece argues the Brooklyn Thirteenth Regiment was disbanded for defying a state camp order, condemns the guard's uncertain status, and insists a unified regular army is essential for invasion and rapid, coordinated action. It contrasts with Pennsylvania guardsmen who followed orders and emphasizes the need for strict federal subordination and uniform drill.
The text portrays Prime Minister Sagasta lamenting American aggression over Cuba. It claims Spain is ruined by internal troubles while the United States grows wealthier and seeks control of Cuba for strategic leverage and interoceanic trade, accusing the U S of exploiting Spain’s finances to provoke war.
The piece laments Spain ignored repeated warnings and violated Cuba treaty terms to provoke U.S. action. It recalls a generous offer to Spain to relinquish Cuba and avoid war, highlighting losses from Cuba and the Maine disaster and criticizing Sagasta for pride and missteps. It questions Spain’s honor and implies Madrid sought rapid U.S. reductions in Spain’s army payroll.
The editorial argues Hastings and his staff misled the president and War Department about the Pooneylvenia division, insisting the Pennsylvania National Guard was ready and well equipped at Mt Gretna. It rejects claims of incompetence, cites weather and provisioning as the real stress, and defends Pennsylvania standards against federal delay.
Congressman Dalzell speaks on the Manila harbor action inspiring belief in a strong navy. He questions battleship efficiency and notes lessons from Dewey's victory and the Oregon’s role, arguing for ships that balance power with practicality.
The text argues for a strong navy to protect commercial supremacy as ships sail worldwide, while urging patriotic relief work at home. It questions Spain's actions in Manila and hints at future regional tensions, noting political figures and shifting postwar expectations.
A chaotic horoscopic column notes a May 1 date and advises on unconnected items. It mentions Scranton, the 13th regiment and Dewey while offering generic moral observations about intelligence and peace. The piece blends astrology with scattered historical references and aphorisms.
The article warns Spain faces bankruptcy with deficits ballooning to hundreds of millions, debt rising since 1800, and wars with the United States driving costs. It notes heavy government borrowing from the Bank of Bouin, rising treasury bonds, and a risk the bank would collapse with the treasury.
The text discusses bankruptcy facing a nation and money as the driving force of modern warfare. It contrasts a bankrupt state with a wealthy nation like the United States and questions a poor choice between options in a current event context.
Key West May 19 The Havana batteries at Santa Clara and Velasco have begun firing at approaching ships after new ammunition was believed to be delivered by the Ler Navayline. The entering of the Lafayette into Havana harbor is cited as the likely source of increased supply. A fishing smack, the Santiago Apostil, was captured near Havana after entering the harbor with cargo of ores and dried fish. The Mayflower seized the captive’s crew yesterday morning.
Joseph Cartaya of Matanzas Cuba, studying at Millersville Normal, describes Spanish atrocities at the war’s outset. He recalls fishermen finding three drowned Cuban children, the governor halting harbor fishing, and widespread executions hidden by drowning to avoid alarm before Weyler’s rule.
Tilghman Island correspondent reports Captain Thomas K. Taster and crew mending a torn pound net when a loud blast announced a three whale surface within twenty feet of their sun eye between Shary's Island and Hills Point. One whale allegedly 60 feet long. Also 1400 fish and over 2000 pounds taken at the Share Island Cook's Point weir.
Franklin Weld ex president of the Albermarle and Chesapeake Canal company was indicted by a Norfolk grand jury on fourteen counts alleging embezzlement totaling 46 600 over four years. Weld fled two months ago and remained in Massachusetts. Friends had shielded him but a settlement proved impossible.
Samuel March of Altoona a prominent clothier was arrested on a charge of desecrating the American flag by using it as an advertisement. The offense dated May 2% and involved a small flag displayed in the Altoona Times. The case will be heard by Alderman Raymond under the act to protect the flag approved April 20, 1897.
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