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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
7
Scranton Tribune prints wartime notices from a local publishing firm and city post office. The fragment mentions public notices and a civic publishing activity in Scranton Pennsylvania during the period.
February 14 1998 report lists candidate names Peter Neals Phillips Fellows Godfrey Barker Elias Evans and others vying for school director seats in wards three through seventeen with terms of two or three years. The column also mentions Election Day February 1 and a stray note about a political demonstration.
An editorial endorses the Tepublican slate for Scranton school director stressing tested integrity and private virtue. It argues a Republican victory matters more locally than national elections and warns voters the six top directors will control about a city budget and 300 city employees. It ends by noting Tom Cooper for governor would add to the scramble.
The London Times and other sources condemn the Canalejas Jetter theft as treachery amid Spain Cuba hostilities. The piece argues that espionage and cautious diplomacy are necessary, praising Cuban efforts and warning against underestimating Cuban delegates to the United States.
The piece notes Dr Palma's long career in European courts and covert networks, claiming he could rival Cuba Spain interactions while lacking Washington access. It compares Cuba’s struggle to Germany trade figures, arguing retaliatory tariffs would harm Germany as the U.S. imported 111 million dollars from Germany versus 106 million exported to it.
The House committee on pensions rejected 7 to 6 a bill to bar widows who marry from veterans’ pension rolls. Four Republicans for and four against. The vote suggests continued opposition to pension roll reductions and reflects broader disputes over granting pensions versus fiscal restraint. The commissioner of pensions cites enough cases to justify scrutiny. White marble in the capital is noted as irrelevant to readers in Pennsylvania.
The piece argues a Louisiana convention aims to disfranchise black voters via an educational and property qualification. It notes advocates seek patriotism, but Congress could reduce state representation if voting rights are denied to male citizens 21 and older, as Section 2 of Article XIV implies.
A column blends notes on constitutional representation, educational suffrage proposals in Louisiana, Cuban relief funding, a New York pedestrian injury case, Luetgert’s trial, a false pig iron trust rumor, and a Georgia anti kissing law strike down. It also jabs at ambassadors and Spanish politics with wry asides.
Daily astrological notes for Saturday February 12 predict a child born that day will notice a backward debut performance. Fongressy’s ginger in his acts takes on a mustard plaster quality while limited verdicts hint at Martin jury outcomes.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt recalls Mr Mansfield’s tale of hardship before fame, likening the old road to success to a hot potato toasted in a garret. It argues modern promoters and quick riches overlook the persistence and luck behind true achievement.
Mr Richard Manafield argued that luck plays little part in lasting success and that maintaining achievement requires character and persistent effort. He warned against the belief that success leads to easy living and outlined the need for continual effort to build and sustain status.
The Pittston Gazette criticizes sensationalist reporting at the Lattimer trial in Wilkes-Barre. It praises local Scranton Tribune for restraint and warns that yellow journalism could spark clashes before the case finishes.
The article argues that securing the Hawaiian islands is essential for the United States to compete commercially abroad. It frames Hawaii as vital for the Nica fitth canal, Pacific trade, and the nation’s future strategy, warning that failure would ridicule US statesmanship. It urges Senate to act with resolve.
The Elmhurst Signal reports the Scranton Young Men's Christian Association seeks funds to replace its burned building. The appeal calls on Scranton residents and neighboring communities to support the homeless association, whose work benefits local youths across cities towns and villages.
The New York Commercial Advertiser treats Te Leme's disgrace as a blow to pessimists who lament diplomatic incompetence. It argues untrained US diplomats may clash with European ministers yet avoid public disgrace, contrasting Sackville-West and De Lôme with better outcomes.
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