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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces publication details and postal information for Scranton, January 4, 1899, noting the Tribune Publishing Company and advertising agents. The governor Hast ings message is cited as revealing the frame of mind after disappointments.
In Harrisburg the missing factor in the election hinges on 19 votes. If Senator Quay secures them in the next fortnight he will be reelected. If not a deadlock or new deal looms. Two votes are said to be subtracted by sickness and may return on a Joint ballot. Martin controls fifteen more likely to be settled via Avery negotiations. Several other votes lean toward Quay but resist until indictments are resolved. The fight is only beginning with expected extraordinary activity before Joint ballot.
The new governor stands firm on a fatal mining case as he declines to grant clemency to a miner convicted of a serious crime. The decision signals a strong stance on law and order in the early tenure.
The piece argues against electing U S senators by popular vote, claiming it would not reduce corruption or alter outcomes. It contends party conventions and caucuses would reproduce existing manipulation, and reform depends on voters' moral quality, not method. It cites Senator Quay and critiques reformers chasing new systems.
Washington correspondence notes no fresh charges against General Miles. The beef packers’ attack and Miles' alleged errors threaten the export trade. Documents shown to the war commission are already cabled to Europe and will drive diplomatic dispatches. Last year 77,008,470 pounds of canned beef were shipped.
The article critiques General Miles and the agricultural department amid accusations of tainted army beef. It notes large export sales to Britain and other nations while condemning officials for not proving who supplied flawed rations. It warns that export gains hinge on truthful labeling and punishment for culpable parties.
Inexpressibly opined, Mr. Wanamaker reads a sternly bossy Philadelphia Presse piece on his Harrisburg politics. The editorial warns that whether he becomes senator or not, Wanamaker will be a power to reckon with and that pledge breakers in caucuses incur a large debt to be paid later.
The Philadelphia Press urges paying off and disbanding Cuba's insurgent army, arguing a lump sum to officers and men will enable them to start anew while avoiding lawlessness. It notes the cost under $1.5 million, with minimal extra for policing, and supports funding as a Cuba loan repaid from future revenues. General Wood faces Havana customs transfer affecting municipal plans, but Cuban order in Havana is praised amid improving security. Judge Day is cited as reflecting widespread American opinion.
A public speech asserts that the line of duty in the Philippines must be discharged by a free nation and that isolation is past. It defends Washingtons entangling alliances caution and upholds American trade rights. Governor Hastings faces strong, opposing voices on the capitol matter.
The Cortez brothers urge gentler treatment for native Filipinos in Washington, advocating civil governance under US law rather than military rule. They call for immediate US legislation to demonstrate freedom, fearing independence now could trigger anarchy, and note Dewey and Wildman as influential figures.
The United States shows tempered wartime energy as it risks testing Cuba policy without European backing. European powers view possible US action with skepticism, noting Crete and Cuba challenges require broad alliance. The tone in France Germany and other journals reflects hope the US would falter.
Poem by Charles G. D. Roberts arguing that if Jonathan and John reconcile, the world will enter a era of peace. The verse envisions joint creeds and shared victories ending a historic wound, turning a century of blame into constructive cooperation.
The firm extends best wishes to honest people worldwide and praises Northeastern Pennsylvania. They name many towns and places in the region and affirm their status as an extensive dealer in boots rubbers and related goods, based at Wyoming Avenue in Beranton Pa.
G W Fritz advertises a large assortment of gift items including harnesses $6 to $250 robes $3 to $50 plush robes $2 to $65 sleigh bells 35¢ to $4.50 trunks $1.25 to $46 traveling bags 40¢ to $50 shopping bags 75¢ to $12 chatelaine bags 25¢ to $13 dress suit cases $1.65 to $25 telescopes 25¢ to $10.
A holiday sale organizes Fancy Silks into four lines: Assortment 1 waist and dress linings 85c to 1. Assortment 2 silks 1 to 4 0. Assortment 3 silks 1.50 to 2.00 and a few brocades. Most lengths run four to twelve and a half yards. This rare silk value opportunity is closing.
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