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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
5
In a dramatic December 1898 decision the city rejected the effort to derail the Chicago street railway plan. The mayor and press backed by strong public sentiment prevailed as opponents failed to conquer the council.
Connecticut statesman Matt argues expansion as the law of national growth and sovereign powers. He contends the United States holds inherent sovereign rights independent of Congress and Supreme Court rulings, opposing limits on territorial expansion including Africa and Caribbean holdings.
Reports from New Haven and New York describe a widespread mild grip infection with many mild to irritating cases. The figures include hundreds of professors and physicians in New Haven and thousands in New York, with deaths largely limited though tied to grip related illnesses. Dr Crowley of the New York board of health offers technical insight.
A dialogue on influenxa and grip outlines bacillus transmission through secretions and dust, urging medical care and hygiene. Separate note discusses the French minister of war defending a secret dossier in the Dreyfus case, warning secrecy endangers state safety.
A dated dispatch contrasts Spanish policing in Havana with American reform in Santiago. It cites Wood's order forcing weapon confiscation and harsh penalties, notes Americans clashing with police without injuries, and argues American democracy will civilize new dependencies. The piece defends a weather bureau correction and clarifies a disputed peace commission pay claim.
A fragmentary report discusses a Russian visit to observe convict conditions for reform, hints at political fundraising shifts for a Democratic campaign, and notes rail and pig iron indicators as peacetime barometers. It mentions Aguinaldo’s stock and a large purge, Merritt’s quick Philippines knowledge, and a quip about Hobson’s kissing remarks.
Rev. Tirch Kk Carrol editor of the independent discusses a special commission sent to Porto Rico by President McKinley. He argues Porto Ricans are capable of self government with American institutions and that literacy exists despite limited schooling. He notes a desire for English usage and peaceful living, contrasting Porto Ricans with Cubans.
A local aquarium hosts a fish exhibit in its tanks with lectures on body fat and a specialty menu. Attendees can learn about aquatic biology and enjoy an exclusive tasting at the event.
Willis L Moore Chief of Weather Bureau Washington D C replies to an editorial critique from The Tribune urging timely forecasts. He cites historical warnings from New England to Gulf ports and argues advance storm notices reduced shipping losses. He notes forecasting is not exact science but notes fewer disasters when advance signals are given.
Catalog of lace handkerchiefs scarfs collars jackets and collarettes plus laces by the yard. Also fine silk petticoats, umbrellas, kid gloves and mittens for all ages, silk mufflers neckwear and suspenders for gentlemen.
G W Fritz offers a large holiday assortment with items ranging from harness and fur robes to sleigh bells, trunks, traveling bags, chatelaine bags, dress cases, and tuxedo sets. includes accessories like writing cases, music rolls, cuff and collar boxes, purses, and more priced from six cents to two hundred fifty dollars.
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