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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
7
A December 10 1808 notice from Scranton argues the city seeks a mayor who will drive the police department to greater effort, signaling a demand for strong municipal leadership.
The War Secretary's recent report omits concrete reform suggestions for the regular army despite calls from Alger and Hal for overhaul. Congress already has draft measures like General Milux, but none address core weaknesses exposed by the war with Spain. An inquiry by Congress is urged to uncover facts and press for a proper readjustment.
The report suggests Secretary Alger plans to keep General Milee in name only, with real command shifted elsewhere. The statement indicates a political move to maintain Milee’s title while delegating actual authority to others.
The Baltimore Sun notes North Carolina ranks high in cotton spinning with 14,084 spindles and 4,005 looms across 220 mills. Wages average 65 cents for all workers, better labor relations with few accidents, and mills frequently run day and night. The report cites strong labor supply, employer satisfaction, and many mills providing housing or free schools.
The passage criticizes public funds and officials, accusing them of channeling county tribute into pocketed pockets and calling highway robbery under color of law. It suggests extending the bond proposal by giving each affirmative voter a house and lot exempt from taxation.
The piece cites Speaker Reel on immigration and expansion, noting opposition views and the Maine parliamentarian's stance. It argues the US should avoid undermining Spain with payments yet questions future Philippine policy and the logic of expansion.
The text discusses the Nicaragua and Maritime Canal concessions, delays from British consent and local treaties, and the role of American and foreign capitalists. It notes the expiring and pending concessions, the risk of a direct naval right, and General Wheeler's resignation to pursue military service.
The fragment discusses army favor toward a figure, a general's illness, and doubts about anti ticket measures. It notes yellow journals missing advance Gideon Marsh statements and compares Havana sanitation to Scranton, with remarks on political power and public interest.
A letter to the Chicago Record details living costs in Porto Rico with wages for workers and cooks, prices on coconuts, oranges, bananas, coffee, sugar, meat, milk, and vegetables. It also covers Admiral Dewey gifts, Aguinaldo, Russian air brake orders, and remarks on German horse meat policies and U S political notes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a student reciting Matthew Let your light so shine and a maid responding instantly. A separate scene recalls two men debating the Philippine question, interrupted by a tapping figure remarking on the value of information to a street speaker.
The Wilkes-Barre Record reports Senator Hoar's attack in the senate executive session on Wednesday arguing the president erred in appointing senators to the Spanky American peace commission. Hoar questions the propriety of senators framing a treaty while still awaiting senate confirmation. He defends the appointment of Frye Davis and Irny as qualified to explain treaty points.
A harsh attack ridicules a public figure for hypocrisy in benevolence. The writer condemns charity lectures and claims the speaker has never funded hospitals or homes for the needy while profiting from performances. It forecasts a decline in influence as faith and Christ’s teachings endure with the people.
A historical comment arguing Democrats must demand a practiced alternative before evacuating territories like the Philippines Porto Rico and Cuba. The speaker stresses policy guided by prudence and national interest, urging focus on material development and the happiness of people while maintaining high standards of probity.
A Monroe Doctrine editorial argues the Philippines acquisition does not repudiate the doctrine. It contends Europe will see the doctrine remains a guiding force and warns that Western influence in European sovereignty could prompt future reevaluation depending on circumstances.
A distorted fragment describes a scene with smoking axles and delayed trash, mixing surreal images of passengers with similes. Vague references to weather elements and a tense, unsettled mood hint at motion and unease amid the journey.
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