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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1898
Page
7
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt predicts that if Congress passes the naval personnel bill to equalize opportunities and rewards the U S Navy, already the best in the world, will become much stronger. He states Congress will likely accept the implication and follow suit.
The article condemns an ongoing election contest as a yearlong, costly process that benefits few and burdens taxpayers. It accuses contestants of exploiting the system for gain by officials and staff and calls for a shorter, fairer resolution to avoid further drain on the county treasury.
Ex Georgia governor Bullock writes on race and suffrage, urging intelligent and property qualifications for the franchise while approving a possible congressional reelection review in districts with disputed returns. He argues for fair treatment of Negro citizens and warns against color_line restrictions, advocating measured reform.
A Santiago merchants memorial to President Porter outlines tariff and tax reforms to boost Cuba’s economy, seeking duty waivers for sugar and mining, free Cuban sugar exports to the US, and irrigation of rail and banking projects. It notes annexation as an inevitable outcome, urges disciplined US troops, and criticizes incidents in Santiago and San Luis while praising educational progress and teacher growth.
The Red Cross society proposes establishing a regular hospital system throughout Cuba. The organization presents energetic devotion to humanity as a model for Cuban administrative officials to follow.
Representatives from Western Hemisphere republics offered to pledge their nations to postal subsidies for American steamships if direct lines were created, but the proposal was not accepted. The discussion highlighted efforts to support maritime links and trade.
The piece argues nations favoring naval subordination of ships threaten maritime growth and warns indifference endangers development. It notes The Boston Herald shifts from Norton and Carnegie to expansionists, predicting trade gains and civil service reform but warns of higher costs and a costly real estate crisis in Cuba. Marine insurance rates rise after a severe storm.
The Tribune astrologer notes a challenging day with Chilkoot pass as a test for ambitious locals. It warns that many destined men slip early, warns against vanity if Uncle Bam seizes Yap, and reflects on a guilty conscience and restless thoughts.
A survey praises Shaw for entertaining studies of modern society in plays like You Never Can Tell and Mrs Warren’s Profession while noting serious works by Lawrence G. Gronhwad The New Economy and Will Payne The Money Captain. It lauds Maxwell Gray The House of Hidden Treasure and Maarten Maartens The Young Hollander for moral drama and refined storytelling.
The review notes several works from Stone & Co and others, including Theron Ware and Sone of New Yorks Four Hundred, with praise for their themes on aristocracy and social norms. It praises John Littlejohn of John George Morgan, In the Shadow of the Three, The Rainbow's End, A Slave to Duty and Other Women, The Borderland of Society, and Roll of Reminiscences of the Civil War by Charles A. Dana, detailing authorship, publication plans, and historical significance.
Correspondent Mc Cutcheon argues the currency issue in the Philippines will be complex and costly to replace Mexican dollars with a U S style dollar. He notes exchange distortions, wages, and market values, and cites broader imperial tensions and local sentiment under American rule.
A crowded list touts Great Bargains For Saturday including 25 dozen Ladies' Kid Gloves at 75 cents, Ladies' Extra Long Fleece-Lined Hose at 11 cents, Double Breasted Working Shirts at 39 cents, 200 dozen Ladies' Linen and Lace Edge Handkerchiefs at 10 cents, 100 dozen Embroidered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at 10 cents or 3 for 25, and children's Flannelette Dresses 29 cents, with further items like Night Gowns at 57 cents.
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