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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune prints an advertising notice for Teihane Pubsianing Company in New York and lists a post office filing at Scranton. The piece notes President McKinley’s habit of saying no while appearing pleasant.
The article argues Spain accepts American peace terms, framing it as a decisive shift shaped by US public schooling and civic religion. It claims the US victory over Spain reflects superior political responsibility and the power of people governed by consent, not rulers, with Senate approval looming.
The article notes Rev Lyman Abbott resigns from Plymouth Church pulpit to take the editorship of Outlook, describing the move as a notable testament to the power of prose and Abbott’s influence in religious and literary circles.
The piece argues the Cuban challenge will not use force but will rely on passive resistance and conservatism among Cubans. It cites a Havana letter in the New York Herald noting centuries of tradition, calling for American policy to back Cuban liberty without violent intervention.
The text chronicles a heated exchange where ex-Judge Gordon praises Colonel McClure as a noble character while vowing to expose Mellie. The gallant colonel offers use of his paper’s columns to support the effort, and Gordon responds with sharp rebuke. The piece ends noting likely public uproar ahead.
The article argues that auxiliary cruisers and merchant ships proved vital in the war, highlighting the need for a robust merchant marine and faster naval expansion. It notes the difficulty of sourcing foreign vessels, the strain of neutrality agreements, and urges Congress to back three more battleships and three armored cruisers to ensure preparedness.
The article discusses delaying permanent civil rule in newly acquired territories under military occupation. It praises the Army’s administrative potential led by General Wood, urges prudent steps, and suggests statesmen study plans before immediate civil administration while parliament prepares the colonial program.
A fragmented report discusses press coverage of a battle in Fantiago and comments on Jersey City politics. It notes low newspaper sales, Mayor Hoos’s Sunday theatre stance, clerical apologies, and the impact of public protest on his re election prospects. It references Marianao in Havana and doubts about war department actions amid winter gear.
A State report details charitable organizations in New York, disbursements, and recipient counts in New York City and other areas. The article also describes ocean steamship ice cream handling, clams and oysters storage, and a debate on Utah statehood polygamy.
The text notes nearly 4,875,418 depositors and a total of 180,007,708 in savings, claiming a large share of the world’s savings. It mentions the MAVAL savings and a Michigan tree planting reference tied to the Sanders Egbert Furniture Company in Mishawaka, Indiana, paying $10,000 to plant walnut trees.
The Philadelphia Times argues the United States faces an inexorable destiny after the Spanish war. It claims expansion into the Philippines and Cuba, annexation of Porto Rico, and broader Pacific interests, with canal projects and imperial duties shaping a new world role for America.
The piece lauds President McKinley as courteous and optimistic, praising his hopeful tone and belief in national prosperity. It contrasts his cheer with past gloom, noting his focus on future brightness and the country’s advancing welfare despite existing troubles.
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