Contemporaries Clash Over Scranton City Image
A sixteen page piece notes local rivals accuse Scranton of wickedness, urging caution against dangerous city comparisons and highlighting regional tensions.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
11
A sixteen page piece notes local rivals accuse Scranton of wickedness, urging caution against dangerous city comparisons and highlighting regional tensions.
The senate, duty fulfilled in Cuba, faces an extraordinary session focus on the pending tariff bill. Confidence in quick tariff resolution grows amid business anxieties, stock cuts, and fears over price shifts affecting shoe makers and other industries dependent on tariff schedules. The call for reform emphasizes protection of American interests, revenue needs, and a prompt, resolute handling by the senate. The sugar trust was said to oppose Cuban delivery but reconsidered.
The coroner’s jury verdict aligns with evidence in two children’s deaths on Washington avenue caused by a trolley car. The piece urges regulating speed, warns against universal blame on the traction company, and notes the need to curb street play by children while urging responsible parental care. It also references Cuba policy debate and reporting by Charlies Pepper for the Hovering Star.
The author argues Spain has effectively lost Cuba and urges the United States to resume a protectorate over Cuba until a native government can govern independently. The analysis frames protectorate as the practical solution to stabilize the region.
The piece argues that the McKinley administration must protect American consuls in Cuba and warns that delaying force risks national honor. It suggests the Morgan bel ligerency resolution reflects Senate weariness with appeasement and favors a tougher approach against Spain.
The Washington Post notes opposition to separating alcohol education as a distinct topic in public schools arguing for a unified health curriculum. It warns imports of excessive specialization may burden core reading and arithmetic skills and stresses teaching anatomy and physiology should be holistic rather than fragmented.
The piece argues state supported schools must aim to qualify youth for citizenship and broad public instruction. It notes distaste for over specialization and calls for stronger foundational education for all. It comments on Morgan resolution votes, Cuba Spain war stance, and Carl Schurz as perceived national conscience.
Washington dispatch notes Republican grumbling over Speaker Reed’s handling of the Bailey Cuban belligerent recognition resolution. It highlights party discipline, Bailey’s adept rhetoric, and contrasting views on relief efforts, with aside remarks on Kentucky’s Deboe and Senate oratory traditions.
A historical reflection contrasts Carl Call’s unquestioned Senate tenure with his unspoken ideas and famed lack of memorable phrases. The piece notes his private intellect aligned with contemporary ideals, unseen in debates, while recounting a vivid district bench outing at Marshall Hall and the varied views of congressmen on sugar aid and consternation over nepotism in the Carlisle circle.
The editor praises the president for his cautious, collaborative Cuba policy. It contrasts McKinley with Cleveland, noting open consultation with Congress, full sharing of information, and a focus on peaceful resolution. The piece insists the aim is honorable peace for Cuba and warns against drifting back to past failures.
Predictions for the week cover weather trends and zodiac aspects from Sunday to Saturday in May. It mentions rogation day, Moon Sun aspects, and planetary signs predicting births with traits like generosity, ambition, luck, and sarcasm, plus cautions about unsettled days.
A Finley store advertises a week long lace curtain sale with Nottingham Irish Point and Brussels Net styles. Prices range from 69 cents to 10 dollars and a quarter per pair, with many items discounted from higher list prices.
Special prices on tamboured muslins promoted with an encouragement to inspect the goods now to persuade purchase. The note emphasizes timely buying and the value presented to customers in the sale.
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