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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
4
Fragment from The Scranton Tribune dated December 18 1898 references Tribune Publishing Company at Fifty Conte per month and a public notice. It mentions asphalt repair urgency and criticism of delays in Scranton streets.
The piece argues a mayor must lead executive departments, police, and public safety, stressing that a strong, disciplined administration is essential. It criticizes inconsistent support for the police, urges capable leadership, and warns against political imprudence undermining municipal order.
A December 1 proposal from Senor Montero to form a mixed Anglo American French Spanish commission is described. The plan would appoint two governments to select seven specialists to determine responsibility for the Maine explosion. If Spain is cleared, the U S would announce Spain’s honor intact. if guilty, Spain would pay costs. The piece notes U S Congress in December rejected the proposal and criticizes American conduct toward Spain.
The article argues the Maine’s destruction was not officially attributed to Spain, noting lack of conclusive evidence and questioning precedents. It critiques U S inquiries and contrasts American naval leaders with international reaction, suggesting trust issues with officials and President Roosevelt.
In Harrisburg Northeastern Pennsylvania representatives push a concerted effort to elect Hon. John Farr as speaker of the state house. Support grows among party leaders, aiming for fair local treatment and swift public business.
The president’s southern journey clarifies public opinion on American duty in the Philippines. He argues the United States holds responsibilities and must develop the islands, much as in Cuba, through reconstruction, stable government, and fair commerce. Admiral Dewey says the US is not bound to aid insurgents and praises Filipino capacity for self government. Exports data reveal eleven months of calendar year limits and decreased exports.
The article notes exports in November surpassing Great Britain by about 6 million dollars or over 4 percent, with American experts up nearly 16 percent from 1807. It quotes remarks by the vice president on duty and unity, while critiquing German-American frictions and continued press criticisms of Carl Schurz.
The piece recounts General Merritt and Admiral Dewey amid dockside tension and European etiquette, notes U S tests of new guns at Fort Hancock, and cites the New York Sun praising American diplomacy. It also reports a Cuban arrival in Guanabacoa with celebrations and favorable American reception.
The report mentions varying pension counts by state for Union veterans and their families, noting increases in Virginia Texas and North Carolina while others show no soldiers. It also cites the Davos European skating event with dates and altitude, and reports on Madrid hunger among Spanish soldiers and Cuban army back pay. Harvard plans an infirmary funded by James Stillman.
Florence Das recounts a tale from Camp Walworth of a marshal who tracked a wanted outlaw before the Civil War. The outlaw becomes a Rough Rider ally, joining at Tampa, refusing to betray the marshal, and later aiding him in illness. Their unlikely friendship endures beyond combat and reform.
Advertisement lists lace handkerchiefs scarfs collars jackets collarettes and laces by the yard. Spanish lace fichus scarfs fine silk petticoats ladies and gentlemen fine silk umbrellas kid gloves mittens mufflers neckwear suspenders offered for sale.
G W Fritz presents a broad assortment of gifts priced from 5c to 250 dollars. The catalog includes items in several price bands and mentions values such as 40c to 50, 7c to 12, and 25c to 813, indicating a diverse stock.
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