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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1899
Page
4
Amid garbled text the piece references Mayor Ames Mol Treasurer Thomas Barrooks and others, touching on Quay and a war era stance. It argues for American responsibility and a civil government capable of upholding a respected mission, naming Democratic senators like Clay and Pettus in a call for unity and duty.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a list of names from various states and a debated rise in Admiral Dewey to admiral rank. The piece also notes a Washington explanation by a woman about dispatches and influence, tied to breakfast aboard the Olympia and officer discussions.
The passage discusses criticism of Admiral Dewey’s fast promotion and praises his leadership. It claims German diplomacy erred in Manila matters and notes the speaker’s view that Dewey should be admiral promptly, while criticizing opponents accompanying him into exile.
A historical appraisal critiques ex-Minister Woodford and congressional leaders for underfunding and delays before the war with Bpalna. It cites figures on ammunition for coastal defenses, Senate vs House battles, and the role of Senators Gorman Chandler and Cannon in shaping defense appropriations. The piece calls for strict accountability of public men for defense shortcomings.
Otto Dorner, chairman of the League of American Wheelmen highway committee, argues for better roads and state aid amid efforts to enforce Hamilton Road laws. He cites U S road inquiry figures showing lighter farm wagon loads in the United States versus Europe, and estimates highway costs dwarfing farm product value. General Roy Stone confirms annual road haulage at 114,969,227 tons with nearly one third of farm product value tied to road transport costs.
The article argues two thirds disagree on a policy yet urges residents of Ponnayivant to inform their legislature that highway upgrades should be undertaken as soon as possible. It also notes varied views on public opinion and briefly comments on entering reforms and leadership in the Philippines.
A Lisdie column offers Cuban living costs for Americans with steamer options from New York and hotel rates, plus advice for clerks and salesmen on language skills. It also notes a state agriculture bill to train teachers, Roosevelt’s views on the Seley controversy, Krupp workers’ pensions, German tax ideas, and telegraph rate cuts from March 1.
Berlin reports that Prussia considers new legislation to curb large department stores looming over smaller shops. The Prussian diet may be urged to pass a bill to extend controls before testing a market shift, as small retailers face growing competition from bigger chains.
The poem hails Rudyard Kipling as a master of language and a steadfast figure in troubled times. Francis James MacBeath praises Kipling's worldly reach from jungle to ocean and asserts his friendship, promising hospitality and a warm, admiring tribute.
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