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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
4
A newspaper letter urges voters to elect a mayor who will enforce the law impartially, back every officer, avoid favoritism, and stand by the force in Scranton. The writer names public figures and calls February 21 as a context marker for political action.
A fragmentary obituary sketch honors Bishop O Hara as a founding figure of Enronten’s diocese. It notes his work organizing a diverse immigrant Catholic community, building churches and schools, and guiding clergy and laity through early integration and expansion. The piece references his patience and perseverance and the ongoing challenge of consolidating a new diocese amid varied nationalities and needs.
A lengthy, fragmented letter praising U S territorial expansion argues it is a duty to uplift peoples and spread civilization. It cites education, free government, and securities to life and happiness as benefits of expansion. The piece links to a Christian Endeavor gathering and comments by Secretary Long.
The article argues Congress must ratify the peace treaty and complete the Philippine effort. It critiques Senate opposition to expansion and cautions against delaying a canal plan while praising Governor Roosevelt for fair treatment of regular and volunteer soldiers.
Senator Gibson of Mine introduces a state income tax proposal taxing income from property rents salaries and professions with graduated rates from 0.1 to 0.3 percent and an additional 0.001 tax per $5 000 beyond 100 000 with three percent on amounts over 100 000 Interest on state and U S bonds exempt Sworn returns required and critics warn it will fail to cover government expenses The piece questions the politics of taxing thrift and notes Cuba’s January death rate drop and congratulates General Ludlow.
Delmonico's hosts the Loyal Legion of New York on Wednesday to honor Colonel RR O W Huntington commander of the Marine corps who led the Guantanamo defense. The piece lauds Marine discipline care for survivors and contrasts navy efficiency with army mismanagement, citing surgeon general findings on 1898 deaths and disease rates across climates. The report ends with a call to maintain a strong Marine corps and notes a House committee report on a press bill.
A Bloomeburg column recounts Admiral Dewey's letter to George Dewey and a cardboard miniature of the battleship Iowa. It notes the gift’s gold embroidered badge, details of the fragile cardboard craft, and mentions Mrs. Lee and rumors of a Dewey appointment. It also covers Montana senator William Clark's rise, U S wealth gifts, and a public reception for Beveridge and Harris.
A long dispatch blends political toastmaking with domestic misadventure. A Republican reception in which a minister and senator are cited as symbols of American unity contrasts with a Missouri wedding saga marooned by wagon wrecks and near-drowning. The piece then shifts to federation plans for Australia, McKinley on virtue, a New York play censor bill, Kipling gifting Evans, and Zogbaum versus Kipling in verse.
New Wash Fabrics reports strong praise from Scranton and surrounding area. Opening sales have been enormous, prompting deep gratitude to local customers for their appreciation of the company’s efforts in this direction.
A dated advertisement touts quality footwear with the slogan Always Busy and promotes a 25 days sale on shoes noted for comfort and value across sizes and styles.
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