This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1898
Page
4
The Wilkes Barre Record notes a bill of costs in the Langstaff contest prompting debate on a proposed extra levy for county purposes. The piece questions whether courts should allow such latitude in contested elections and urges voters to decide at the polls.
The recent New York blaze devastated two 23 story office towers marketed as fireproof. The writer argues cloud piercing architecture worsens urban peril and urges reevaluation of skyscraper design and city planning amid blasted claims of safety and strict zoning.
This article reflects on shipbuilding as a nexus of many trades from ore to canvas and its strategic value. It cites Thomas Jefferson on peace and transport, warns of European rivalry and naval threat, and argues U S ships could safeguard national commerce amid global risk and war.
The text argues for strong national resources and a vast foreign commerce, urging self reliance and independence in merchant shipping. It notes that European war threats would not exist if nations were self sufficient and highlights a dropped prosecution of English Christian Scientists over Harold Frederic’s death, with John Bull’s rational view cited.
The piece argues for U S control of canal lands for the proposed Nicaragua route, calling for possession of American soil by peaceful means or eminent domain if needed. It endorses a neutral canal in war and cites Hepburn on securing American ownership before funding the project. It notes Roosevelt’s unlikely political pivot.
Chicago area shipments topped 106000 tons last week vs 45000 a year ago as major rail systems report October gains. Union Pacific, St Paul, Burlington, Atchison and Pennsylvania show combined monthly increase over a million dollars, lifting investor confidence and supporting broader industrial activity ahead of holidays. Governor elect Slone criticizes political prosecutions, defending Swallow and predicting Quay’s re-election. engineer Knaack in Berlin remarks on irresponsibility and consequences of inflammatory talk.
A clipped survey of wartime officials and public figures inspires sharp, often ironic commentary. Notes target Quartermaster Lee over a Camp Thomas tent issue, General Reaver’s authority, and currency reform chatter. Other items mock voting patterns, a failed turkey trust, a skyscraper blaze, and Bryan’s talkative stance.
Henry A. Janvier of Bridgeton New Jersey returns from China detailing a dangerous river voyage to Sichuan province where he oversaw mint machinery guarded by eight soldiers. He faced hostile crowds and seraited travel via Whang Cheath to Arsenals, noting language barriers and strict confinement while the machinery was installed. He later lost a valise containing 44 Mexican dollars during transfer at Bhahanghal. The report notes other topics including the American Maize Propaganda program and Cuban relief efforts, plus a note on early telephone service pricing in New York.
The text presents per nation wealth figures with United States far ahead of Spain Germany and others. It cites Yale data on real estate, buildings, merchandise, railways and circulating money to claim U S wealth more than seven times Spain and nearly double France. It ends with a Dun Dewey anecdote about Hobson and a prophecy.
A Troy Times report notes Boston officials testing hand organs and street pianos for tuning to curb nuisance sounds. Officials threaten licenses and possible bans, arguing migrant organ players offend public nerves and fuel anti Italian sentiment.
The essay argues the United States must extend its liberal government model while avoiding political and financial corruption. It advocates military governance of colonies if needed to restore order and ensure fair treatment of all inhabitants, resisting corrupt politicians and promoters.
The Wisconsin after a successful launch slid onto a mud bank and could not free itself. A poem by Ian Prince read at the ceremony by Mayor Phelan of San Francisco is believed to have influenced the crew’s morale and the ship’s stance amid the incident.
The piece notes annual government expenditures of about 5 million dollars for mail transport and mail cars, charged at roughly five cents per pound for about 4 miles of rail service. It contrasts rail rates with express company charges, claiming railroads bill express firms under one tenth of government rates. The text also includes poetic musings on love and human life as a concluding exchange.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.