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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
4
Legislative note identifies Renate as Twentieth District member and James C Vaughan in the House. It names First District John R Farr Fourth District John F Reynolds as additional incumbents. The segment outlines district assignments without further context or actions.
The speaker vows to govern for all people, curb legislative abuses, end unnecessary investigations, and work honestly. He notes Sunday excursion trains on the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad hurt weekday outings and Sabbath rest, forecasting the issue will correct itself over time.
The Swallow Flyer advocates Dr. Silas C. Swallow for Pennsylvania governor and argues church and state should stay separate. The piece critiques clerical campaigns, notes Swallow’s 119,000 Prohibition votes for state treasurer, and warns against using reform rhetoric to attack the commonwealth.
Letters from the front praise Commodore Schley while noting a wider effort to share credit for the victory at Santiago de Cuba. The piece argues Americans seek an equitable account by crediting all officers and men, amid Navy department efforts to limit Schley’s sole glory.
The piece quotes Bishop Hartzell and Bishop Potter arguing that the war and colonial actions bring Christian civilization and better governance to Cuba and the Philippine islands. It cites their claims that the United States bears responsibility for local welfare, with Dewey’s actions aiding insurgents and compelling continued intervention. The article notes broad preacher support for American institutions and a shift from isolation to global influence, contrasting with overbearing Spanish rule in Puerto Rico where assembly limits and surveillance existed.
An organization with prominent members from New Haven Mobile and New York has formed the Cuban American League. It aims to promote emigration of Americans to Cuba Puerto Rico and parts of the Philippines to be acquired by the United States. It plans to publish an English and Spanish newspaper to advocate these territories and foster understanding. The league seeks Americanization of the new colonies rather than profit.
Editorial notes the difficulty of guiding American emigration to new tropical islands after they fall under U S protection. It warns of dangers from unprepared settlers seen in Santiago and calls for early preparation to avoid suffering and sacrifice. It argues for rapid Cuban governance training for Santiago city and opposes continued rule by Spaniards.
Last year Pennsylvania produced 4 714 333 net tons of iron and steel in finished form, nearly five sevenths of U S output. Value reached 129 000 771 dollars while tonnage rose 23 percent from 1896 despite a price drop from 66 61 to 26 28 per ton. More workers and higher wages accompanied the rise, with average pay at 468 72 dollars and days worked 265. The piece compares industrial heft to other regions and touches on cemetery, cremation debates, and a Philadelphia reform campaign.
A Philadelphia Record poem contrasts old time Yankee frigates with modern warships. It recalls a 1512 era vessel built of timber and crewed by Yankees, praising traditional fighting spirit and seafaring life against newer ship technology and tactics.
A portrait of General Miles from Civil War beginnings in Boston, describing his rapid rise from a young clerk to colonel and to command of the Second Corps of the Army of the Potomac. It highlights his battlefield schooling, late education, and later campaigns in Cuba and the West, with honors from states and Congress.
The August issue offers pieces on What the Unionists Have Done for Ireland by T W Russell A P Shakespeare in 1395 by Edmund Gogse The Great Lakes and Our Commercial Supremacy by John Foord and a critical look at The Anglo American Joint Fight Commission A Canadian Liberal and W A Peffer discuss The United States Senate Its privileges powers and business methods Others condemn Graveyard as a Menace and advocate The English Speaking Brotherhood Andrew Carnegie argues against permanent territorial acquisition The Forum topics range from The Spanish War to Spiritualism The Need of Permanent Diplomatic Service is highlighted by Mon G L Rives with emphasis on diplomacy training and a shift to a more extensive foreign engagement.
The store announces its annual sale in July and August with special emphasis on clearing Russet shoes. The retailer urges customers to buy now as stock must move and space is needed.
The fragment mentions an address 114 and 1146 Wyoming Avenue and suggests forthcoming work or tasks. No names, organizations, or dates are identifiable. The readable content indicates a planning or instruction context without concrete events or outcomes.
The Philadelphia Record argues that new navy vessels should have fire grates built to burn anthracite as well as bituminous coal. Anthracite stores better, burns cleaner and smokeless, reduces danger, and would improve safety on long voyages. It claims soft coal has caused near-accidents and urges anthracite as the preferable fuel despite higher cost.
The article argues that the McKinley administration intends to seize the Philippines as a new possession after Dewey’s victory at Cavite. It contends the war aims exceed coaling stations and denies any plan to return the islands to Spain. It condemns the notion of buying peace by abandoning the Philippines to Spanish rule.
The New York Times expresses that Ike Harmon and Mr. Cleveland stumble because the Constitution does not align with their thinking and they cannot broaden their minds to fit it.
Professor Broadhead defines an extself spontaneous speaker as one who talks fluently about nothing without any prior preparation. The quote is attributed to Puck.
The sale runs until September 1 offering Banquet Princess and Table Lamps at 25 to 50 percent off. The seller aims to restock and invites shoppers in need of lighting bargains to take advantage of the discounts.
A local sale offers various men’s and boys’ shirts and undergarments at deep discounts. Includes soft front negligees with detachable collars, assorted soft front shirts, unlaundered boys’ waietas, and elastic waist styles. Also features Madras and Oxford blouses, stout men’s sizes, and reduced neckwear and hosiery.
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