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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1897

Page

5

Scranton Tribune Weekly Circulation Information Notice

Subscriptions priced at several months and yearly terms announced by Tribune Publishing Company. Page header shows editor and office in New York with mailing details and publication policy.

Honest Goods At Honest Prices Special Dress Sale

A local shop touts its slogan and promises value with a special sale of Misses and Children's Wash Dresses at less than one half their value. The notice stresses steady buying power and the shop's aim to earn patronage from both longtime and new customers.

Mayor's Power Limited in Scranton Hiring Case

The Scranton mayor cannot dismiss a man without stating cause. Likely Mr Kinstey will receive pay through his term even if Street Commissioner Dunning is confirmed.

Scranton Mr. Kinstey Dunning

Powderly report notes pressure on anthracite industry and tariff aid

The article argues that factory and mine curtailment across the United States reduces demand for anthracite for furnaces and heating. It cites overproduction, immigration, and labor displacement while urging a protective tariff to revive industry and coal trade, praising Powderly’s views and Penrose's hotel tipping reforms as parallels.

Powderly Anthracite Mining Investigating Committee United States Tas Jacka- Wanna

Foraker Points to Cuba Policy and Mediation Role

Senator Foraker, speaking as part of a three member sub committee, outlined three key facts from executive briefings on Cuba. Olney offered mediation over a year ago, consular reports detail cruel Spanish rule, and the administration prefers a direct warning to Spain rather than the belligerency resolution. The remarks praise McKinley while critiquing Olney and stress the need for decisive action to halt the war.

Foraker Executive Department Cuba Olney Spain United States William McKinley

Morgan Belligerency Resolution Sparks Urgency in Cuban Crisis

The piece argues that despite the president’s wish for untrammeled discretion, Congress must act promptly as delay poisons public opinion. It asserts the House bears responsibility for advancing a quick policy shift in Cuba, viewing the crisis as too acute for further hesitation.

Legislative United States

Dos Passos Plan for a Mortgage Company Sparks Debate

An article reviews John K R Dos Passos New York proposal for a national mortgage and loan firm with 100 million capital to issue bonds, lend up to 80 percent on farm values, and expand through warehouses. Critics warn such circulation could inflate money supply and threaten stability, urging instead adherence to traditional U S monetary policy and wary of foreign entanglements.

John KR. Doe Paraoa New York Congress Ite Mr. Dos Passos Dos Passos Springfieht Repubican Honda Ita United States Dos Parsos Loan and Mortgage Company Tts Tils

Trade talk and political barbs from a historic era

The piece discusses free trade reflections and the Pan American conference in Philadelphia. It also notes the Manufacturer of Philadelphia announcing a 60 000 copy international edition and reports Kentucky Governor Bradley threatening juvenile criminal reform measures. Wanamaker comments on McKinley and the senate.

Philadelphia

Tariff arguments and New England wage evidence in 1890s debate

The excerpt cites tariff justification with claims of revenue sufficiency and industry protection, contrasting with free trade views. It mentions McKinley era policy, gold reserves, and debt in a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 1890s context, followed by Mulhall’s note on New England manufacturing output and wages rising from 248 to 469 dollars per year by 1890.

Louisville Courier-Journal Honda United States McKinley Rochester Mulhall New England Great Britain Belgium France

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Gossip at the Capital on Cuba Policy and Senate Delays

Special Correspondent notes press fever over Cuba policy rumors and possible presidential censorship. It critiques claims of an official plan to let Spain sell independence, cites McKinley’s stance, and analyzes Senate delays by Hale and Hoar over recognition votes.

Washington Cuba Ithin McKinley Mere Calhoun Spain Cleveland Culans

Purge of Spanish Order in Cuba Prompts Radical Action

A Cuban raid reports harsh Spanish cruelties within a secret order. The article notes impeding purging by local branches, critiques Commissioner Calhoun’s Havana days, and profiles broker Chapman in district jail enjoying luxuries while awaiting possible pardon.

Cuba Sayana Tite

Penrose Leads Anti-Tipping Crusade Against Hotels and Cars

The Pennsylvania senator opposes tipping, triggering strikes and changes in service staff. He argues wealthy firms should raise wages instead of shifting costs to travelers, urging independence and fair treatment in hotels and sleeping cars.

Senator Penrose Pennsylvania Raleigh Washington Walters Benator Pentone Wagner Paiva Thoussans

Hardenbergh sues Boranton Tribune over likeness controversy

Hon. B. Hardenbergh pursues action against the Boranton Tribune alleging defamation from a Saturday issue that printed the senator’s likeness. The report notes bold lettering identifying the figure to readers.

B. Hardenbergh Boranton Tribune Jettere

One Sure Remedy for Nightmare, Insomnia Advised

A Times-Herald correspondent asks for the best cure for nightmares. The write-in suggests insomnia may be a remedy for such dreams.

Times-Herald

Special Lace Curtain Sale Reduces Stock This Week

Limited time offer on Nottingham Lace and Irish Point curtains with deep reductions. Prices range from 8c to 10.25 a pair with many from savings of several dollars, plus Tamboured Muslins at special prices. An inspection will show the value and urge immediate purchase.

Ecru Irish Point White Brussels

Woman's graduation sparks clash over bloomers in schools

The Washington Star notes debate on women's education and dress, highlighting how advances in female minds prompt calls for change while noting the lingering controversy over bloomers at graduation day.

Boyle and Mucklow Ready-Made Clothes Demand

Retail ads trumpet Boyle and Mucklow ready-made garments as the choice of scores of well dressed men in town with praise for fit and quality.

Boyle Mucklow

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