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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1897
Page
5
The note asserts Spain will levy the complete customs duties on relief supplies sent to Cuba. It adds a consolation that the United States is not so bankrupt it cannot pay the charges.
An editorial republished from the Washington Star argues that rumors of Havemeyer influence on national legislation demand a thorough Senate investigation. It notes prominent Republicans like Mr. Dingley joining calls for probing the alleged sugar coterie and urges action beyond mere condemnation. Spain faces pressure as it contemplates sustaining a long army.
Secretary Gage at Cincinnati rejects Wanamaker’s betrayal charge and urges support for the government’s fiscal duties. He cites Republican promises for a self supporting state through protective tariffs and bi metallic conference aims. The piece notes confidence in currency stability and industry revival amid cautious reforms.
The Meadville Journal advocates printing all bills for two successive legislatures so voters study them and elect lawmakers by issues. It argues this would simulate a referendum, reduce crude laws, and improve governance though it would cost time and delay. The piece cites current concerns on lawmaking, information access, and citizen accountability.
The Providence Journal notes Cuba policy avoiding war or annexation, and a bill advancing to ban baseball and football on Sundays with a $25 fine or up to ten days in jail. The piece critiques diplomatic language and calls for passage of the Sunday sports prohibition.
The piece argues the Sugar Trust looms as a major political force, backing both parties and pressuring Congress to shape the sugar schedule and foreign policy. It warns a failure to curb the Trust could destabilize morality in legislation and national interests, including Hawaii and Cuba.
Harrisburg letter notes Governor Hastings signs the new game bill, a joint effort by the State Sportsmen's Association and the state game commissioners. It cites extensive hunting, trapping, and millinery losses worth hundreds of thousands and details regional poaching statistics to show the act’s necessity.
June calendar entries include police training in leg setting in Scranton, Wilkes Barre base percentage ranking, Illinois airship to Pittston, Cuba war coverage, local editor ads, fountain corks, and civic happenings. Various quirky items list attacks, political shifts, park incidents, and local social club notes with a light, humorous tone.
A brief sale note describes one case of soft Minish Bleue Cotton round even thread weighing well with no starch or sizing. It states a price of seven cents per unit and mentions the price on thin.
The piece argues that a limited naval clash with Spain would be minor and resolved without war. It urges doing what is right despite angering Spain, cites equality and fellowship among men, and notes a rift between figures Chapman and Havemeyer, with differing fates in a legal case.
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