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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes its daily and Sunday issues published by Tribune Publishing Company at a rate of fifty cents per month. The paper is a second class mail item with post office distribution in Framingham Port? Forantor, PA, dated February 6, 1898.
A fragment from a 19th century notice lists candidates for school director with terms and wards including Peter Nevis Eleventh ward Phillips Fifth Two Years and others, followed by a letter from Rev Thomas de Gruchy about John AH Fellows and a Pastors' union discussion referencing a biblical admonition about casting the first stone.
The paper urges Republican electors in Scranton to vote for six school directors next Tuesday, stressing the office's vast power over public funds and school policy. It endorses the Republican ticket as preferable and notes party loyalty while commenting on Mason's Cuban resolution as reflecting public sentiment but not binding.
The text denounces a New York Journal cartoon depicting Sheriff Martin during the ongoing trial as vicious and prejudicial. It defends judicial due process, pledges neutral reporting, notes Tribune’s restraint, and cites AP impartiality while promising to state views after the trial. It also mentions Grand Rapids Free Press offering jobs at $1.50 daily to unemployed men.
In the doctrine of probabilities the next weeks may bring material changes in Cuba. Spain appears to seek delay, but can the ploy succeed. President McKinley faces a mood to be held up longer. Congress may let it pass, yet expectations have disappointed and public confidence wears thin. The curtain may fall on Spain’s force in Cuba soon.
Philadelphia coroner Ashbridge in a Bulletin interview links sensational crime reports to a spate of suicides. He cites cases where widows and others were inspired to die after reading grisly details, urging newspapers to avoid brutal descriptions to protect vulnerable readers.
Figures from Publishers' Weekly indicate American publishers issued 4928 books in 1897, the smallest total since 1899 and slightly above a 44 title drop from that year. The report notes unusually high quality, a drop in English novels republished, and declines across most departments.
A collection of satirical and opinionated notes on diverse topics including alimony disputes, a judge’s ruling, criticisms of a journalist, changes in New York churches, Wanamaker’s advertising, Detective Tillard, Speaker Reed on Hawaii annexation, and Dr. Nansen praising America.
Daily Horoscope drawn by Amedhus for Wednesday February 9 1808. Astrolabe cast 4 18 am. A child born that day will note peers using medicine to kill spring fever microbes. Mt Merrifield shows ambition to pose as advance agent of calamity. Flowers bloom soon. Advice warns candidates for the Dont Worry club to stay out of neal palities.
The New York Tribune weighs Professor von Holst’s argument on annexation. It asserts U S restraint would remain and warns against entanglements with world powers. It notes Cuba's future, Hawaii’s value, and the long range view of American expansion and peaceful diplomacy.
The piece argues over whether the Republic should pursue annexation as a mission. It contrasts supporters who see annexation as essential for unity and future prosperity with critics who fear entanglement and loss of republican integrity, urging a self contained, prosperous nation respected by humanity.
A political column urges closing the Hawaii annexation debate swiftly. It argues the twenty century will praise decisive action and warns against delaying tactics or procedural battles. It favors advancing the Morgan bill to bypass a Senate supermajority and securing passage and presidential approval to claim the Hawaiian archipelago.
The Virginia legislature defeats a flirting ban seen as relic of the harem view. The piece argues education and social freedom curb flirting better than laws, urging equal, responsible training for girls and boys to prevent casual relations and misconduct.
Advertised sale urges buyers to act quickly to purchase a china dinner set stock being cleared before February. Location listed as 422 Lackawanna Avenue.
A local retailer announces the arrival of the 18 Shoes line featuring elegant new styles offered at lower prices. Shoppers are invited to visit and select a pair, with emphasis on fashionable designs and value.
A brief notice invites readers to call and see the clothing offerings. It promotes a storefront with a display of the range and prices and urges customers to inquire for current selection and deals. The ad emphasizes quality and style and points to a local business location.
Prices are low and stock is moving fast, call now to be convinced and purchase before items sell out.
Rock RRS Hook Case and pedestal pieces highlighted alongside parlor and music cabinets in a furniture listing. Includes various cabinet styles and decorative pedestals suitable for living rooms and dining rooms.
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