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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
5
In Scranton May 26 1890s the talk centers on a possible rift between President Schurman and General Otis about Filipino policy. The piece suggests Washington could trade a military capitulation with Otis for Schurman’s conciliatory approach, warning rebels not to misread US strength.
A mass meeting of county Republicans urged support for Judge Archbald for the state supreme court. Delegates chosen without dissent aimed to back his candidacy as beneficial to the anthracite region, highlighting experience, fitness, and representation for local interests.
A May 1 letter from Colonel Pettit of the Fourth U S Volunteer Infantry defends Cuban leaders Rabí and Maso, praising their patriotism and peace efforts while criticizing U S press coverage as untruthful and prejudicial. He notes locals read English and eagerly repeat disparaging remarks from American officials.
A letter from Colonel Pettit defends Cuba, noting that major U S reports distort conditions and that insurgents and pacifists alike seek orderly self government. He cites deaths in the Spanish American War, urging permanent sanitary camps for future emergencies.
A young woman was viciously struck on Washington Avenue and refuses to identify the assailant. The incident highlights perceived recklessness among young women and the dangers near midnight at local drinkeries. Officials seek the culprit while urging reform of cheap dancing and saloon culture to protect the rising generation.
In a New York dinner honoring Queen Victoria, Admiral Lampoon argues the U.S. and Britain share a strong fraternal bond driven by a long standing policy of cooperation. He notes the dangers of abrupt policy shifts and recalls a near war over a Venezuela boundary dispute to urge steady, purposeful governance.
The piece discusses domestic and foreign relations reform, urging public opinion to demand sweeping changes. It questions the handling of revelations from the Maget Investigation and contemplates political upheaval in public institutions and leadership. It references Secretary Alger and a declared House policy independent of the Speaker.
A Moosic collector, John M. Robertson, displays major works by John Willard Raught including The Ranks of the Oise and The Gorse Cutters, plus Sisley and Mauve pieces. The gallery also houses fine ceramics, a rich library, and inventive casts enhancing the space.
In his letters to the Chicago Record W E Curtistella describes a prospector’s life in New Mexico. He left an abandoned cabin with a placard listing dire distances to railroad post office neighbor wood and water and a bitter sign praying for home and blessings.
Rexford’s advertises exclusive discounts on bracelets from Nethersole. Bracelets initially priced at 4.50 drop to 2.50 while larger 6.75 items fall to 4.00, 3.75 pieces to 1.90, 2.25 to 1.00, and 0.75 to a preview price. The copy urges urgency and novelty.
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