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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
7
The piece reflects on a year of global dread, citing pestilence and famine foretold by soothsayers and noting widespread conflict. It critiques political leadership, economy, and diplomacy, urging prudent governance amid calamities and a tentative hope for prosperity in the coming year.
At a meeting held Thursday, the Luzerne County Republican committee unanimously endorsed ex-Congressman John Leisenring for the gubernatorial nomination at the state convention. The resolution pledges vigorous support in his home county and beyond by all honorable means, signaling the party’s unified stance though accepting he may not secure the nomination. The piece notes rivalries with Lackawanna and other tensions in Northeast Pennsylvania and urges continued self respect and decorum in political campaigning as New Year’s reverence is observed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer lambasts The Tribune for attacks on Colonel Stone and urges an open, intelligent campaign. It accuses The Tribune of spreading false charges and calls for a vigorous, fair canvass to let Republican voters decide the governor candidate without threats or bullying.
The 1908 January 1 edition lists a Saturday forecast by Amaccus with lines on a child’s clean birth record and past-year contemplation. It notes sidewalk work in Electric City, a joke about calumny, and diary weather hints with garbled entries about Klondikirk and Chauncey Dorby pruning his face.
General Calixto Garcia writes from Cuba that on November 20 the garrison of Guisa near Bayamo surrendered after a one day siege. He claims twelve towns are under Cuban protection and asserts that Cuba is now free across Santiago, relying on dynamite guns and volunteer soldiers to defend the republic.
The piece surveys unrest and reforms in 1797 United States Britain and overseas, noting tariff shifts and Cuba and Hawaii issues. It then reflects on 1897, detailing wars, disasters, and a lengthy necrology of notable politicians, writers, and artists, ending with cautious hope for the new year.
The New York Sun notes that the tumultuous love of youth is contrasted with the calm judgment of parents. It argues that parental love remains the strongest force, while possessive desire by a partner seems merely predatory by comparison.
The article discusses skin oil glands, noting they are most numerous in people living under tropical conditions. It states these glands help protect against sun heat, and mentions that excessive sun exposure can affect gland activity, with references to vegetable or animal oils as applied remedies.
The MER. ALD MAA expresses pleasure discussing Christmas shopping and holiday plans at their store. They emphasize cheerful greetings and customer service during the season.
Silk mixed suitings offered in twelve combinations at 36 inches wide for 18 cents, with window display. Pompadour suitings appear in twelve colorings paired with black at 40 inches wide for 21 cents, also shown in the window.
The firm wishes the honest people of the world a happy New Year and lists numerous towns in Northeastern Pennsylvania. They extol prosperity of the region and their status as leading dealers in boots echoes and rubbers. Location noted: Wyoming Avenue Beranton Pa. Nov. 114 and 116.
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