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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
4
An interesting point rated in Wisconsin where the Democratic candidate for governor refuses to file a statement of campaign expenses, claiming the law unconstitutional. The candidate maintains expense disclosures should be required.
A December North American Review discussion outlines the Naval Personnel bill now before Congress. Leaders like Francis M. Wilson and Roosevelt defend unifying engineering and line duties, promoting joint training for future command, while critics fear loss of specialization. The piece argues retirement exams and pay equalization with the Army are key provisions.
The administration and Congress face a session focusing on naval matters and a Michigan Supreme Court opinion upholding views on Bible reading in public schools. The ruling aligns with broader common sense principles cited in the discussion.
In Duryea and Luzerne County authorities face a wave of amateur detectives amid a $5,000 reward. The piece warns the criminal spirit in the coal fields harms industry and community, urging stronger action and reinforcements to combat crime.
The text suggests Hobson will be transferred to the Ine and made ranking lieutenant commander, potentially becoming an admiral before age fifty. It adds that while Hobson deserves promotion, he may prefer to be allowed to raise the colon.
In a forceful report he champions rebuilding US merchant marine and shipbuilding. He cites foreign subsidies and war needs, proposes expanding ocean mail law, graded bounty for miles sailed, continued registry rules, higher tonnage taxes, and tighter coasting trade limits to boost the domestic fleet.
A mass of dated commentary notes U S expansionist tensions, with Spain Cuba policy, tariff exemptions by Alabama, Cologne Gazette doubts on American colonizing aptitude, and Chicago New York fireproof tower defense. It foresees Senate anti expansionists aligning with peace efforts and political shifts as Carnegie and Bailey figure in public discourses.
Astrolibe Capt notes a Thursday forecast of Christmas coming before spring politics begins. The piece warns against airs from those on speaking terms with great men and quips about misfits and notoriety. Amacchus counsels kindness to enemies and suggests sending an endless chain letter.
London campaign tale reports Major Lawrie kept a live spider in his helmet through the Atbara and Omdurman battles and even after returning home. The spider survived jack-fire, aided by the Major’s helmet and later inspired a wedding gift diamond spider. The piece also notes a birth on a Reading railway trip near Bethlehem and other brief notices about emigrant commerce and U S Cuba policy quotable from various sources.
A report from Washington notes broad approval of government handling of urban affairs amid congressional interest. Mentions reception by officials and lawmakers, with emphasis on safeguarding national interests.
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