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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
5
Announcements from The Scranton Tribune ally and Weekly no Sunday Fiction list subscription terms for New York representation. Details refer to room 44 Tribute Building New York and price points of gccents monthly and $1.00 yearly with second-class mail matter designation.
The text notes that the duties of the city schools superintendent demand ability diplomacy and patience and that these qualities are secured for a salary of $1000 per year.
A second Washington Star letter from Charles M Pepper corroborates Calhouns Cuba inquiry findings. Pepper reports widespread insurrectionary sentiment in Havana and reveals elite Cuban families now backing the revolt, challenging Spanish pacification claims. Calhoun uses this intelligence to inform President McKinley, with Pepper's letters seen as unofficial reports. The piece ends noting a Presbyterian Assembly gathering and John Wanamaker.
A critique of Mugwump journalists in papers like the Providence Journal and Springfield Republican. The piece ridicules their self righteousness and infallibility while noting their Cuban policy blindness and contempt for dissenting American views. It mocks terms like Key West fakes jingoists and fire eaters.
In biting satire the piece attacks perceived public pretension and the mock seriousness of pundits. It argues the public is easily fooled by appearances and insists Cleveland deserved better treatment from Weyler.
Judge Willson held that a city ordinance granting right of way to draymen between street car tracks does not apply to bicycles. The rider must regulate course and may be at fault for blocking heavier vehicles, with the bicycle’s light, controllable nature emphasized.
An editorial favors four year pooling contracts and commission ratification to curb railroad rates. It argues the Interstate Commerce Commission should supervise rates and allow modifications upon complaints. It warns against railroad influence and calls pooling legalization with safeguards to protect the public and maintain prosperity.
The article argues for American-led action to oust Boanfard from Cuba, condemns Democratic platform on free silver and revolution, praises recent Supreme Court interpretations of interstate commerce, and notes Spain’s stance against selling Cuba while Cuba itself is not Spain’s to sell. It frames powers’ meddling and warns of continued resistance to foreign control.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvanian business observers weigh Mr. Wanamaker's critique of the McKinley administration. They note rapid congressional action on tariffs and hesitance on monetary legislation, arguing the president's team moves quickly yet faces broader economic timing than immediate fix.
The outlook in Washington suggests a cautious climb toward safe ground since March 4. Wanamaker fears are not widely shared as McKinley’s team earns a fair trial in its first year. Democrats show restrained criticism amid a steady directional movement and few blunders.
A historical overview traces suffrage gains from 1846 to 1896 across regions. Highlights include Michigan and Minnesota granting school suffrage in 1875, Colorado 1876, New York 1880, Scotland 1881, Kansas 1887, Ontario 1886, New Zealand 1893, and Utah 1896.
The article traces Spain's former territory in North and South America including the Louisiana Territory, New Spain, and the Floridas, noting how ceded lands and vast mineral wealth shaped history. It emphasizes the decline of Spanish footholds, U S growth surpassing Europe, and the rise of eighteen new republics with two more likely.
New England Homestead reports that in January the 98 leading New York area wholesale prices indicate a rebound from a July low, with April up 12 percent and within 1 percent of July 1 values. Dunn's data show April sales near spring 1592 levels, while the Pacific coast sees broad, permanent gains in prices, agriculture, and business, implying near prosperity.
The Washington Star argues Cuba policy is essentially won with both Republicans and Democrats in agreement. It urges patience and keeping domestic party politics out of a national, patriotic issue. It praises the president and Congress as capable and principled.
If the Morgan resolution could have been submitted to a popular vote it would have been adopted by a practically unanimous vote.
Week long sale offers Nottingham Lace in multiple counts and prices. Notable deals include 40 pairs at 69 cents, 20 pairs at 86 cents, and 18 pairs at 1.15. Irish Point and Brussels Net lace also offered with marked-down prices from several dollars to over five dollars per pair.
Special prices on tamboured muslins are advertised with a suggestion to inspect and decide quickly. The notice urges readers that it is in their interest to purchase at once.
Our Alteration Sale continues with bargains on lamps, dinner sets, toilet sets, and fancy bric a brac. Shop for household items at discounted prices during this sale.
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