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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
4
A fragment from the Scranton Mubnehed Dairv issue lists New York notices and local officials. It notes an election day February 1 and celebrates Hon. Morgan Williams for a bill passage in the house to fund a $100,000 federal building project in Wilkes-Barre.
The text discusses Philippine governance under U.S. policy, arguing self-government should come with U.S. support while maintaining sovereignty. It contrasts American intent with pacification and notes public press opinion praising General Merritt for measured stance on controversial issues.
The article accuses anti administration senators of collusion with foreign agents amid Manila hostilities. It cites Senator Morgan as the expansionist figure and argues secret conferences in Washington with Agulnide's envoys threaten unity, while urges accountability before a court-martial if evidence is disclosed.
The piece questions motives behind Amiri Coonaghe and Andrew’s actions during the peace treaty era. It links suspected corruption to international scandal and calls for government action to bring culprits to justice, while noting public demand for accountability.
Librarian Carr profiles recent additions in biography travel and literature. Notables include Life of Prince Blemarek, Gladstone monographs, Cardinal Manning, Lord Tennyson, and Charles Stewart Parnell. Travel works feature Henry Savage Landors In the Forbidden Land and Captain Gurrows In the Land of the Pigmy.
The article surveys crafts in Scranton including silk making and other local industries, while noting planned judicial appointments in Pennsylvania. It also discusses national figures such as Senator Frye and General Miles, and hints at maritime and imperial issues reflecting era concerns.
The Tribune astrologer outlines humorous, quirky traits for political life and voters. It notes a child born that day may notice a wife’s instinctive reaction to a husband’s remarks on voting for the best man and hints at comic political foibles.
News from Santiago notes an American girl captivates locals as she appears in bold costume on the Playa de Arma. Reporters describe reaction to American officers and a Wheel ride in the plaza, with commentary on local customs and excitement over U S presence.
The text outlines powers to raise forces, reorganize the guard under war conditions, mirroring regular army structure with more staff and larger infantry and cavalry units. It notes telephony sanitation probes in New York, a state editorial aim, and funds for a sand filtration plant in Scranton aided by W. W. Scranton. Admiral Dewey buys land for a cottage on Gerrieh shorehand.
A reprint of Rudyard Kipling's The White Man's Burden urges readers to bear heavy responsibilities for others. It reflects imperial duty framed as moral instruction and contrasts gain with endurance and sacrifice.
The Miner, Explorer or Sportsman is offered Ripans Tabules as a general medicine that resists water and moisture. Sold in six vial boxes, corked, at fifty cents per box or two dollars for five. It can soak a week in water without wetting. Available from any druggist or by mail from Ripans Chemical Company, Spruce Street, New York.
The ad touts Her Majesty's Corset as unsurpassed for fit wear and comfort. It claims endorsement by physicians and fashionable women, signaling quality over price.
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