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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1898
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune notes daily publication by a local publishing company at a rate stated as per month. The notice includes an entry about a court or clerical matter filed with the Port Office in Scranton Pennsylvania and references a civil or matter-related action.
Acronton notes that William Connell's unpopularity among laboring men is challenged by his 1896 vote for Congress. The piece argues to btw question how wages workers view his record and political strength amid Nineteenth Century labor sentiment.
The piece argues the anti Hanna forces in Columbus aim to secure the speakership and Senate majority, pressuring the retirement of Mark Hanna in the US Senate. It notes Hanna’s aggressive tactics, Foraker and Weyler references, and local Scranton Wilkes-Barre politics amid broader 1896 campaign context.
A bilingual dispatch reviews a Sagasta led Madrid feud over General Weyler. Claims of insult to Spanish troops in Cuba clash with reports that Weyler’s manifesto turns him into a hero among officers. Readers are urged to note divergent Spain US narratives and official demands for redress.
The piece argues December advertising aids top merchants as buyers are active, while January and February demand price cuts and compelling bargains to fill stores. It notes Colorado gold output, Klondike mentions, and commentary on political figures and foreign affairs, urging steady year-round commerce.
A Fragmentary column discusses U.S. stance on Pacific access and Cuba policy. It mocks Ohio bolters and references Marcus Hanna and Joseph Foraker. It notes Pratt and Croker in a New York experiment and signals concern over Spain's prime minister facing possible downfall.
The Tribune Astrologer Dawn by Ajacohus offers a Tuesday January 4 1998 horoscope noting sensitive youths and anxious critics. It mentions seed time with ice men gold harvest next tall and a wary view of farewell appearances involving Prince Biemarck versus Paul. The text critiques the board of control and economic faithfulness with New Year resolutions and cautions about overconfidence.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a brightening national business mood for 1898 with widespread improvements in rail, clearing houses, and farm finance. Rail receiverships recede, earnings rise, and Western commerce signals renewed trade. Boston and Baltimore report higher bank clearings, while meat and wool production expand in the South and West reinforces export gains.
In the Journal of the Russian National Health Society, Dr. Mendelssohn notes findings from a 1800 survey of Army Medical and Technological Institute students in St. Petersburg. About 50 to 70 percent were habitual smokers, with high daily cigarette counts and early initiation, suggesting smoking harms the health of the young.
The data show 14.00 percent of smokers have respiratory tract affection versus 10.40 percent of non-smokers. Alimentary tract issues occur in 11.8 percent of smokers and 9.92 percent of non-smokers, with combined rates at 7.77 and 4.22 percent. Early habit onset before age ten links to higher illness. The study notes long-standing debate on youth smoking and calls moderation for adults, while some men consider it beneficial for certain individuals.
The New York Sun discusses whether the government should take charge of citizens savings and pay 2 to 3 percent interest. It critiques using deposits for post office building rents and questions funding, bond printing, and the need for congressional authority. It cites Jefferson on government restraint and warns against risky finance schemes.
M. d Mulhell argues in the North American Review that U S population growth outstrips export declines. He notes population rising from 40,000,000 to 71,000,000, exports up 195 percent, and food exports sufficient to feed Europe. He foresees American farming expanding to feed 100,000,000 and Western prairies doubling livestock and tenfold grain, predicting increasing food exports and strong growth for cotton.
The Washington Star commentary argues Spain has used humane warfare under Campos and savage acts under Weyler, now resorting to make-believe engagements with Par 40. It predicts the United States will soon intervene to end the aggressive actions by Blanco in Havanka and curb the brutalities seen under Weyler.
Saward's Review notes a steady rise in anthracite shipments from 140 to 1890, reaching tens of thousands of tons, while bituminous output surged far faster, from about one million tons to over ninety million by 1890. The five year span shows the rapid trade expansion.
From the Chicago Record, advocates argue that wastefulness harms progress and that thrift and frugality are essential to true citizenship. The nation that neglects these traits cannot advance or prosper.
Lewis Reilly Davies extends New Year greetings to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania in a message praising prosperity. The note listing many towns includes Wilkes-Barre Kingston Wyoming Waymart Parsons Miners Mills Moscow Stroudsburg Carbondale Scranton and others from the region. The firm advertises at 14 and 116 Wyoming Avenue Beranton Pa as honest extensive dealers in boots shoes rubbers and related goods.
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