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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
4
The slate lists Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor J P B Gorton Secretary of Internal Affairs James W Latta Judge of Superior Court W W Porter Congressmen at large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Glow with other names indicated.
The record lists Senate Twentieth District candidate KAMES C. VAUGITAN and House First District candidate JOHN ROPAT along with Fourth District candidate JOHN REYNOLDS. It reflects a local election slate with multiple district races.
The speaker vows to govern for all Pennsylvanians, curb partisan excess, end unnecessary investigations, and run a transparent administration. He emphasizes public duty, honesty, and modest leadership, noting district clashes and drawing a comparison to General Miles and Dewey.
The FRousinese Men’s league plans active opposition to Senator Quay’s re election and Wanamaker to resume campaigning across the state. Wealth and political staff, described as skilled courtiers, are expected to fund and manage campaigns while targeting Quay allied nominees. The piece questions the value and transparency of Wanamaker’s reform efforts.
A stray remark questions a Saratoga conference's foreign policy stance if captured by imperialists. The brief note hints at the risk but provides no concrete events, dates, or names.
The administration seeks unrestricted U S title to Manila and nearby waters to balance its authority in the Philippines while Spain retains sovereignty over the rest with safeguards for native rule and U S commerce. Spain would not dispose of Philippine land without a prior U S bid, enabling a cautious approach to power and potential full ejectment if faith is broken. The plan is a constitutional compromise designed to expand influence without hasty colonial entanglements.
The article argues U S policy favors creating autonomous free states in the Americas to deter European militarism and protect commerce. It discusses Philippines Luzon Hong Kong style strategy, Manila as a伴 hub, and the need to hold Luzon for Pacific trade while aiding insurgents and guarding islands. The commentary also notes leadership under Secretary Hay and cautions about ambition in diplomacy.
The piece links a spike in sensational crimes to wartime moral disruption. It cites jealous husband murders, the Corbett tragedy in San Francisco, and the Dunning poison case in Dover as part of a pattern. Emeline Reynolds' tragedy and societal double standards are discussed as cautionary examples of vice, virtue, and public morality.
The Western Australian government sponsors an Inter national Mining and Industrial Exhibition opening March 1 1999 in Coolgardie. The event expands beyond mining to arts industries and goods with free railage and bonds for exhibits. The United States may appoint commissioners to attend and trade potential is highlighted by booming exports and Pacific markets.
A Rochester Post Express reflection on American conduct in war, praising citizen soldiers, industrial vigor, and restraint toward Spain. It contrasts US unity, ethical aims, and lack of spoilation with European expectations, noting Dewey and Sampson's exploits and the shift from conquest to emancipation.
The Detroit Tribune notes the Philippines persistent roosting in Uncle Ban’s coop as a pointed political metaphor, framing the issue with regional tensions and public sentiment. It reflects editorial stance on governance and international relations with a tongue in cheek tone.
The Tribune Astrologer notes a child born this day will see Mulberry street pave bids tie into a municipal campaign. County taxes may fund more benches for court house square, Middletown is praised as a military center, and Consul Oscar Williams is kept with recruits post Manila Bay. Amaccus warns the gun of erb ciem has the gnost deadly recoil.
Our annual sale runs in July and August for Summer Footwear. Russeta stock must go to make room. You need the shoes and we need space.
The nation boasts Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines under its reach with a navy and volunteers praised as veterans. President McKinley sees Lincoln's hopes fulfilled as sectional divides fade and loyalty bonds strengthen across Catholic and Protestant divides, uniting the country in a shared resolve.
The Philadelphia Press argues against political meddling in military government roles for Cuba and Puerto Rico. It asserts the commissions appointed are fit and independent of courtly influence, contrasting with English practice and urging Americans to stop politicizing wartime leadership.
A midsummer sale offers Banquet Princess and Table Lamps at 25 to 50 percent off as the seller reduces stock. Shoppers in need of lighting get a bargain through September 1st.
The Philadelphia Press proclaims Admiral Dewey the central figure and popular hero as Manila is captured and its bay seized marking the war's end. It lauds his decisive success and completion of the war with no further discussion or complaint.
The Philadelphia Times notes a curious notion that the sea is sad, with the idea circulating that the oceans themselves are blue due to melancholy. The piece treats the tale with a light, tongue in cheek tone reflecting local chatter.
Display touts a handsome and artistic line of Fine Goods claimed as the handsomest collection yet on show. Descriptive praise emphasizes quality and visual appeal of the art squares.
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