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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
5
Scranton dispatches describe unrest in Havana with references to Cuban and negro violence and casualties. The report notes turmoil among Cuban factions and mentions recent fatalities as the flotilla quieted amid the disorder.
The president's Georgia address drew strong support from local audiences and highlighted unity of North and South veterans in the wake of the Spanish American War. The Atlanta reception and speech were seen as a corroboration of wartime national unity while Senate maneuvering over Rear Admiral Sampeon’s nomination drew comment.
A meeting in North Scranton aims to quicken public support for paving North Main Avenue and Providence Road. Attendees expect unified backing for the project, with focus on removing past obstacles to pave these main arteries of the city.
The faithful at Holton House dine placidly during noon, seemingly unconcerned by political talk. An article ridicules a planned meeting as irrelevant to Temiblicans, noting official hospitality to American peace commissioners at Pavie while unofficial hospitality lacks impact, cautioning against wasting time to gain goodwill with France or Germany.
An evening paper reports bids for asphalt work where Barber Company is declared winner over Aljentraz and others. The analysis calculates long term costs and questions the contract award amid misrepresentations and lower bids.
Fragment discusses editors of a publication limiting Yerkes to a develop and cites motives behind actions. It portrays a clash between press aims and public privileges under legal cover, noting involvement of a prominent editor and questions about secrecy.
Adjutant Corbin explains the plan to keep 60,000 troops in readiness to enforce order in Cuba. The note discusses peace-time forces, historical context of Cuban rule, and concerns about converting armed non-producers to citizens amid potential conflicts and reconstruction challenges.
A Spokane Chronicle piece surveys Dawson City venues and social life. It describes three variety theaters, drink costs payable in gold dust, and seating access details. It notes flashy prices, mixed drinks, and female commissions for tickets, with wages for performers and local chess clubs. Also touched are bullfighting bans, Havana chess culture, and steamboat safety statistics under the U.S. flag.
Colonel Raweewell weighs appointing ex conductor Francie Hendricks of Syracuse to lead the canal fraud inquiry under public works supervision. Hendricks is praised for integrity yet criticized for ties to political factions. officials debate if he can stand the demanding, hostile scrutiny without triggering partisan backlash. robust public duty expected.
The document cites varied losses on seas rivers and streets totaling dozens killed or injured in travels and daily life. It notes Travelers Insurance indemnity figures and references figures from old correspondences warning of dangers and urging safety measures. It also discusses a Utah artillery officer's discharge amid estate and deployment debates and a shift to the Philippines.
Notes from Santiago report a power dispute as General Wool arranges with the American Electric Lighting company to illuminate Bantingo streets with Weidesaont lighting at every corner and brighter main avenues. Das returns from the north post, establishing regular United States port offices in Gibara Holguin Bagua do Taname Borwewu.
The article discusses American laborers and farmers serving the nation’s merchant and manufacturer sectors. It notes rising domestic tin consumption and urges access to foreign markets, highlighting Manila as destined to become a key distill center for a vast American commerce.
Rome letter in the Sun notes public worry over hostile Cuban government sentiment but expresses faith that common law liberty and tolevathon will prevail against seizure of property and other hostile designs.
A Philadelphia press report notes an open Bible initiative in the Philippines and related outreach to Haitians. The effort is framed as a free commercial opportunity rather than novelty, aiming to spread religious material through accessible publication and distribution.
Dispatch from Madrid reports a crowd of women marching to Granada Street stoning the statue of Colambis. They declare the discoverer of America is the cause of Spain's misfortunes and unrest.
Ladies and gentlemen see a selection of fine silk umbrellas kid gloves mittens for men women and children gentlemen silk mufflers neckwear and suspenders offered in a varied collection for the season.
G W Fritz offers a broad holiday display with items priced from 25 cents to 250 dollars. The selection includes harnesses fur robes plush robes sleigh bells trunks traveling bags chatelaine bags dress suit cases telescopes and a range of ladies and gent's travel and personal accessory sets.
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