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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reports detail court challenges to Senator Quay, attacks on the Philadelphia press, and rhetoric about judicial manipulation. Names include Quay and Hill in ongoing Supreme Court appeals with references to Philadelphia and Pennsylvanian politics amid wartime discourse.
The text discusses the impact of General Garcia's death on Cuban prospects for a republic. It argues that independence may still emerge if stable elements exist, but Garcia's death is a cultural loss and a setback to civilization and Cuba's future.
Senator Magee urges caucus pledges to fixed adjournment, hoping Republicans control and shepherd efficient work. He argues timely adjournment prevents rushed bills and costly delays, while urging party leadership at Harrisburg to act decisively and retain strong members like General Wheeler in Congress.
The passage notes Cuban popularity of General Guinea and sympathy for insurgents within Tepuhithon society. It discusses U S policy toward Cuba after Spain’s defeat, the need for order, disarming insurgents, and enlisting better classes, plus a digression on the Panama Canal and Maine politics.
Muddled report notes a reorganization sentiment reaching Ameren Volume and mentions a general title created for Pallington Booth. It states ladies have access to uniforms in culot gray and a bounew style, though details are unclear.
The text sketches a chaotic scene where Jassie’s growing influence mirrors a tailored persona Itie as Mendez Capote, VP of the Cohan Insurgent republic, gains electoral sway and hints at Havant Bar association leadership. It notes public fascination with fame over steady statesmanship and a general, uneasy tilt toward Spanish sympathies while Chinese referents show restraint.
Astrolabe Castlaf for Tuesday warns of caution and constant effort. The oracle notes credit risks and advises prudence with finances while suggesting attention to witnesses and possible scrutiny in personal plans.
A colonial-era expose describes a sweeping fraud known as the Royal Lottery of Muha running on a Caribbean island. Tickets cost up to a dollar, with a capital prize of 50 dollars and many smaller awards, while officials and conspirators allegedly skim profits and seek political influence. The piece ties the scam to broader corruption and political maneuvering in Washington and Havana, including reactions to De Lome and continued Spanish royal subsidies.
A lengthy summary discusses November's stronger sports activity, rising prosperity, and speculative economic notes. It covers Whitney expansion, France’s population shifts, and a colonial party’s interest in Africa. It notes wartime impacts on finances and employment, a New York six day bicycle record, and rising insured rates amid a strong, uncertain economic climate. The piece mentions figures like Ohio Tower and Roosevelt in passing, with general commentary on credit and industry.
Philadelphia Ledger notes the trolley car gains winter use as suburban riders shift from steam roads. Demand grows as people 6 to 12 miles from center prefer trolleys when heat and comfort are provided, warning that poor heat could drive riders back to other options.
In the United States Senate on November 2, Senator Samuel White of Delaware argued against further territorial expansion through the Union. He proposed surrendering portions of the American west to France or Belgium, insisting no U S citizen should settle there and naming regions now in Louisiana Territory including Arkansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska and others as potential targets for transfer.
A fragmented report suggests a high court proceeding over a senator contest and charges against a governor. The piece mentions Justo Corttono or related names and indicates a need to police framing of the case before the Supreme Court.
A garbled Washington Post piece discusses a failed evacuation of Cube and Spain’s role in the conquest. It frames the event as a compelled seizure of Philippines, arguing duty over greed and that evacuation could have prevented conquest.
An American man named Kowak is described as involved in a disturbance after Thanksgiving Day at a Berita restaurant. The report notes an arrest by a local authority for unspecified misconduct and inquires what the response would be if he ordered a squab.
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