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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1898
Page
4
A fragment from the Scranton Tribune notes a local political contest over a county treasurer selection. It mentions Langstaff and Kelley residents of Lackawanna County and a disputed sum tied to the result, with sparse post office and publication details.
The document urges the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to assign its own judge to preside over the rome conspiracy trial. It claims improper access to indictments and political timing, notes potential conflicts of interest, and argues for fair impartial proceedings. The petition attacks dark lantern tactics and calls for equity in the trial. The piece also quotes political rhetoric on intervention and liberty.
The article portrays Calixte Garcia as Cuba's eminent patriot and leader in the revolutionary era. It lauds his steadfast courage, vast experience, and influence in guiding the reconstruction of Cuba. It notes past trials, including multiple death sentences for treason, and frames Garcia as essential to a hopeful, liberal future.
The December Forum presents ex-Minister Denby arguing against nonintervention while defending essential protection of life liberty and property. He urges decisive responses to violations of American citizens abroad and questions limiting trade or influence in China Siam Korea and other regions.
In response to voter inquiries about the Crawford primary system, Republicans are urged to appear at the regular polling place on January 14 between 4 and 7 pm to receive an official ballot listing registered candidates by office and ward. Voters will mark one name per office and write three names for vigilance committeemen. Ballots are counted like a normal election, with returns and a three day convention to designate nominees. The Tribune promotes familiarity with the system and notes official pamphlets are available for three cents.
A Chicago street railway franchise tussle pits the Yerkes Syndicate’s power against municipal reform. The Alien law enables cities to extend franchises up to fifty years. An ordinance proposes renewal with a graded city take on earnings, charging 0.5 percent of annual earnings per mile of single track.
Citizens denounce a proposed city ordinance that grants a fifty year street railway franchise with compensation under ten percent of gross receipts. Indignation meetings erupt, hemp allegories appear, and officials debate veto power while public opinion sways under press and political pressure.
Nine tenths of toys to fill American stockings come from Germany and Sonneburg in Touringen. Dolls are assembled by seven workers across heads bodies and clothing, with prices and production drawing many Americans. German products, French dolls, and English rag dolls shape the market as talks of waterproofing textiles and other inventions unfold amid transport and shipyard notes.
The Tribune editor notes large Christian efforts to support soldiers with Bibles hymn books and ministers. Generals and doctors spoke at camps, spending over 20000 dollars, aiding troops bound for Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. Funds now lag, and contributions are urged to sustain the work from East Northfield Massachusetts.
The Chicago News critiques a failed turkey scheme by Mr. Mumm noting that overvalued assets and speculative pricing mirror broader bubbles. It compares stock booms in glucose plants elevators iron and steel to a trend of overcapitalization and rumors of booming profits, ending with the author blaming fate for Mr. Mumm.
A brief discusses the anti scalping debate sparked by a state law declared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals. It notes the law targeted resale of unused railroad or creamery goods and questions enforcement while noting dishonesty among some scalpers. It also mentions potential future U S Supreme Court involvement if a pending bill advances.
The Philadelphia Record reports urged action by eliciters for regularity and argues there is no precedent for a congressional vote of thanks to Helen Gout as proposed by General Wheeler. It contends that Allee Could's patriotic campaign merit extraordinary reward beyond precedent.
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