Scranton City Office Roles and Election Day Note
A historic fragment from Scranton dated February 15 1599 lists mayor James Moir treasurer Thomasber and others including school directors John Courier Morris George Reeves and Philip Rinsland with a February 2 election day. It contrasts Republican governance as thriving against a Democratic administration cast as a wet blanket in a test of parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moir
Treseurer-Thomasber
Brooker
Controtter
F. J. Widmayer
John Courier Morris
George HH. Reeves
Assensore
Awilym Jones
Philip Rinsland
Fowler
School Board Election Stirs City Taxes and Control
Voters face a tight choice as the school board election may shift control from one group to six directors. Names John Morris and Cormte H. Bhives are highlighted as experienced figures, with implications for taxation and school policy amid partisan debates and pending court decisions.
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Aew
Extea Milla
Therdiy Ia
Republican Party
Johnnre Morris
Cormte H. Bhives
Friends of Public Instruction
Carrs annual report lauds public library progress and staff
The annual Librarian Carr report on the library’s condition and operations is issued as a pamphlet. It praises economical management and robust acquisitions totaling 70709 volumes in the closing month. It notes a balanced literary mix, attentive staff, and patron service prompting local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrs
Weio
Countess
Viehey
Scrantonians
Showdown Over Manila War Claims Fuels Senate Sparring
In the Senate William K Mason and other members challenge General Otis and Admiral Dewey as liars while Aguinaldo and Malay factions question U S troops at Manila. The administration faces pressure amid insinuations tied to the peace treaty ratification and internal political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Mason
United States
Senate
Otis
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Agonciio
Manila
Washington
Secret Philippine conspiracy link to Aguinaldo exposed
Washington correspondents reveal intercepted dispatches showing Aguinaldo urged hostilities against the Americans before reinforcements arrive. The piece accuses U S senators of backing insurgents with money and influence, claiming papers signed in Washington misrepresented Aguinaldo and that the treaty’s ratification faced partisan obstruction. Public disclosure is urged to expose those backing the insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agoncillo
Amalaldo
Mania
William E. Curtis
Washington
Chicago Record
Agonelito
United States
Fort Lafayette
Philippine Junta
Kot
Paris
Senate
War Commission Censures Mile over Beef Packer Incident
The war investigating commission censures Mile for failing to notify the war department after being struck by beef packers. He claims he did nothing and that his notification went unheeded, suggesting the civilian investigators owe him an apology if he is right.
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War Investigating Commission
Mile
War Department
Perspective on War Office and Army Command Autonomy
A wartime critique argues for a trained general over political appointees to lead the army. It warns that civilian control without military expertise risks poor outcomes, urging the president to select capable generals while avoiding autocratic civilian dominance in military operations.
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Secretary of War
Friends of
Secretore
Wiaine
United States
Reform and the Manila Attack Debate in Washington
Agoneillo and Insintaten claim innocence and victimhood amid attacks on Manila and shifting pressures on trained officers. The piece notes expected coal operator unity, the push for mergers, and recent Washington appointments including ex-Representative Mose A Foltz as Chambersburg postmaster. An alarmist view about Honolulu troops and a Chicago-reported Delaware peach crop failure close the column.
TOLD BY THE STARS
A quirky humor filled forecast notes a child born on this day prefers current weather to future. It mentions a wary military spirit aiding health and boarding house worries over peach crop failures and a looming dried apple trust. A campaign to celebrate the author of Beautiful Snow is proposed.
Isle of Pines strategic tease in Cuba debate
The article discusses the Isle of Pines south of Cuba as a potential naval and strategic asset for the United States, noting its size, terrain, and possible harbors. It mentions prospects for a summer camp, the canal and gulf access, and the political context of continuing Spanish possessions in the West Indies. It also briefly covers Madagascar tax decrees and a college prank incident from Wooster College.
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Pires
Ates
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
West Indies
Cuba
Isle of
Tines
Isle of Pines
Daevor
Plavanoa
Yucitin
Gulf of Mexico
Key Wert
Florida
Coast Survey
Isle of Finess
Lee
Literary Notes and Periodical Previews
The Fermleddly Review's article on Lord Hosebery as the Disraeli of Liberalism will be reprinted in the Living Age for February. March features include Bangs’ The Idiot at Home in Woman's Home Companion with reintroduced Coffee and Repartee characters. February American Queen excerpt asks Are Long Marriage Engagements Judicial? from editors and contributors including Margaret Bangator and Edward Payson Ingersoll.
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Lord Hosebery
Disraeli
March Woman's Home Companion
John Kendrick Bangs
Margaret Bangator
Harpor'a Bagsaar
Edward Payson Ingersoll
D. D
Lucy Hall Brown
M. D
Herbert L. Bridgman
Brooklyn Standard Union
Helen Lee Sorgant
Susan Hayes Ward
Imperial expansion and journalism in the 1890s era
The article reviews periodicals and books on imperial policy and war reporting. It notes works in Cosmopolitan and North American Review on U S Philippines governance and the war’s civilizational aims, plus Forum discussions on coaling stations and expansion. It highlights Edward Marshall’s The Story of the Rough Riders and its vivid battlefield reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. TB. Bradford
David J. T
Hill
Leo XIII
United States
Current History Co
Boston
Mays
Edward Marshall
Cuba
Leonard
Wood
Rough Riders
Marshall
Las Guasimon
New York Journal
Mr. Marshall
Tie
Appell
Olivette
Wand
New York
Scranton Year Book praised for artistry and merit
The Syracuse Post-Brandon lauds the Scranton Year Book as a work of great merit surpassing many institutions. It features local and general information along with halftone portraits of residents and is described as the first artistically illustrated almanac, a creditable piece of work.
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Scranton
Omdale
Corset Endorsed by Physicians and Modistes
Not the cheapest but the best corset praised for fit wear and comfort. It is worn by well dressed women and endorsed by physicians and modistes.
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City
Res Publishing Company
York
Fores Advertising
Na Ryton
AX Sroomfclasy
Hail Matter
Beranton
McEnery
United States Senate
the Public Library
Agoneillo
Man of
America
Washington I
Moses A. Foltz
Chambersburg
Folta
Public Opinion
Cumberland Valley
Honolulu
Uncle Sam
Aguingido
Chicago
Amacchus
the Tribune
Ajachua
Madagascar
New York Herald
Wooster
Ernest Weld
Freachman
Marysville
Coceys Club
Wooster College
Hoover Cottage
Weld
Trogen
Hearn
Coenpolitan
Merry F. Bryant
North American Review
Philippines
The
Syracuse Post-Brandon
G.B
Belfast
Madras
Goldsmith Bros. & Co
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
the Clemons
Ferber
Lackawinna Avenue
Moison
Wernickl
Kauffman
Corporation
Wyoming Avenue
Mooreun Hannowathe Store
Washington Ave
Fuinaces
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Nelsons
Duckworth
Kentucky
Florence E. Tuttle
Majesty's
Miss Tuttle
P. B. Finley
Henry Belin, JR
Valdt
Jyieleles
Dupont
le Hopsune Chemica Company
Figsh
Lafely
Conoell
Suraabow
Thos, Ford
John HH
Smith &Aon
Wek
Mulligan
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