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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented notices show a Scranton publication discussing a policy shift and local tensions. The garbled text mentions market terms, post office classifications, and vague threats affecting readers and residents.
Congressman Dalal a Republican forward in the tower branch announces his bid for senator. The declaration comes ahead of the assembly of the Legislature after members are elected and seated. Supporters praise his industry and experience in overseeing the county and Allegheny region with expectations of strong backing.
The piece critiques anti expansionist voices in Congress led by figures like Curtis and Beveridge, arguing against immediate independence for the Philippines. It warns of dangers from colonization, immigration, and economic strain while discussing potential reforms and the path toward eventual self government.
The passage rails at politicians and military spending while arguing that immigration poses little danger if domestic independence is respected. It cites poisons from candies in a Botkin case and warns of anonymous letters, suggesting rising public fear and sensational crime myths.
The text discusses Spanish surrender of Iloilo to Philippine insurgents and US sovereignty in the Philippines, arguing for a supreme US authority during transition. It mentions Aguinaldo, US military officers, and the need to enforce order while unsettled sovereignty questions remain.
The report shows the year ended June 239 107 reveals how much the United States relies on foreign ships for its sea trade. Exports and imports carried by American and foreign vessels are listed with variances in value and tonnage, prompting calls in Congress for reform and a debate over national shipping policies versus hiring foreign crews.
A sprawling, typed miscellany cites New Turkey politicking, U S senator debates, and a Manila Manila role. It includes letters from San Francisco and Chicago reporting Dewey anecdotes, soldiers’ guard duties, and congressional opinion on policy and leadership.
A Vermont senator favored simple public discourse and bound copies for colleagues and voters. Professor J A Conger discusses better teacher remuneration to sustain normal schools, noting crises in funds and student costs. Christmas ads report many stores pushing holiday goods and large stock despite dealer collapses.
A lyrical domestic scene celebrates a husband lighting his pipe at day’s end. The speaker admires his calm ritual, the blue smoke filling rooms, and shared retirements in a love that deepens despite time and aging. The poem contrasts performance with quiet affection.
G W Fritz presents a large assortment ideal for presents. The offerings include harnesses from 6 to 250 dollars, fur robes 3 to 50 dollars, plush robes 2 to 65 dollars, sleigh bells 35 cents to 4 1/2 dollars, trunks 1.25 to 40 dollars, traveling bags up to 50 dollars, shopping bags 75 cents to 12 dollars, chatelaine bags 25 cents to 13 dollars, dress suit cases 1.95 to 25 dollars, telescopes 25 cents to 10 dollars, and a wide range of ladies and gentlemen traveling cases and fine accessories.
Coldsmiths announces a winter clearance starting immediately with deep price cuts on all cloaks. No delays or staged discounts, as demand is at its peak and every garment will be sold at a fraction of early-season costs.
Ladies and children jackets deeply discounted with prices slashed from 3.98 to 1.98 4.98 to 2.98 and 5.98 to 3.98. Ladies jackets capes reduced from 7.98 to 4.98 and higher reductions across several price tiers.
Assortment 2 covers Fancy Silks priced at 1.00 to 8140, Assortment 3 features Fancy Silks 1.50 to 82.00, Assortment 4 presents Fancy Brocades mainly in short lengths of two to six yards priced 2.50 to 3,530. Closing notes show four to twelve and fifteen yard lots.
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