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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
4
Cowel O. F. Williams of Scranton evolves from opposing retention of the Philippines to an expansionist view. He accepts that conditions govern policy over theory, reflecting a broader shift in political thought noted in a December 24, 1898, item.
One year after Singerly control very large creditors claim earnings for the Philadelphia Record exceed 250000 annually. An expert from the U S Comptroller of the Currency estimated five year net earnings near 28000. Drexel Co private audit showed 205000. Trustees Karl Cooke assert newspaper improvements delay profit distribution while wartime costs slash advertising. Despite turmoil the paper could earn about 100000 profit in 1898 if creditors accept restructuring.
A Boston Traveler editorial criticizing a railroad accident trial led Judge Sherman to issue a contempt order against the editor, threatening 30 days in jail. The piece argues such prerogative misuses undermine judicial decorum and threaten the press. Havana, like Scranton, also reports a deadline gang activity.
During a Macon Georgia stop General Janes H Wilson aroused strong enthusiasm with a closing line expressing hope to see the starry flag float from the frozen north to the sunny south across the nation.
The article argues Canada trends toward closer ties with the United States through reciprocity and potential annexation as American markets attract Canadian merchants. It notes Canada seeks to end border tariffs, while the U S remains the dominant aspirational anchor for Canadian prosperity. It ends with a remark on press coverage during the Manila Bay battle.
Tri bune announces the release of a comprehensive almanac and political handbook priced at 180. It promises complete records, local organization directories, and a review of political subjects including Crawford county rules and official vote data. The piece notes social concerns over the so called badger game and society’s exposure to being badgered.
The excerpt argues that U S expansion should prioritize the welfare of local inhabitants over markets and profits. It cites Britain and Spain as cautionary examples and stresses that lasting rule depends on acts of duty and genuine benevolence toward subject peoples, with a warning against profit-driven motives. Havana’s flag display is noted as signaling mixed meanings of prosperity.
A varied column blends postal reform notes from Manila and the Philippine frontier with sharp critiques of European journalists. It cites F W Vailie on an American postal system for Filipinos, critiques of M de Blowitz, mentions the mad mullah in India, canal freight records at Sault Ste Marie, and explorations by Dr. Hedin in Asia.
Blindfolded and alone I stand amid darkness learning that doors and paths open not as I will but as a higher purpose directs. The speaker waits atone and endures weight and loneliness while affirming that joy and grief unfold under a divine plan.
A lawyer questions a neglected wife about prosecuting her former husband who remarried. The woman admits holding a grudge but says his leaving ended it, and suggests the other wife take action while noting she bears the worst of it.
G W Fritz presents a wide holiday lineup including harnesses, robes, plush robes, sleigh bells, cachets, traveling and shopping bags, chatelaine bags, dress suit cases, telescopes, and a variety of ladies and gent’s cases and accessories. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to several dollars and up to twenty five dollars for larger items.
Auction bulletin notes stock of fancy silks priced from 1.00 to 1.40 dollars and a few choice fancy brocades mostly in short lengths of two to six yards offered at 2.50 to 3.50 dollars. Clos- Ingest.
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