This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
4
A fleeting note from The Scranton Tribune dated January 7, 1808 remarks on Britain’s stance toward China and its broader impact on European tensions. The fragment hints at caution, nerve, and cautionary judgment in foreign policy.
A city council briefing argues for bigger police and fire funds, street cleaning, and proper sanitation. It supports awaiting assessment results before a new bond issue and notes cautious stance on park work while stressing essential city needs. It also defends President McKinley’s pardons, urging action against treachery and upholding decency in national politics.
The piece argues that anti Hanna sentiment in Ohio spans farmers workers and the masses not just Italian factions. It critiques Hanna as positive and self confident, notes distrust from Washington and the Kurta-Buthwell alliance, and urges open fair play and party endorsement through an honest battle.
The piece warns that some influences may try to pack Luzerne County delegates to support Leisenring while aiming for second choices to sell to the highest bidder. It urges clean, open campaigning, denounces trading banners to Harrisburg, and calls for a free fair race with honest Republicans to prevent manipulation on June 2.
The Dec 10 San Francisco Chronicle issued a twenty four page Klondike edition detailing routes and exploiting the new gold region. An illustration marks the edition as notable though the piece calls for more anti Klondike reporting to curb the rush and slow sensationalism.
The official Havana report says 630,000 people have died in Cuba since the war began, with consular figures near that number at risk of starvation. The president urged aid on Christmas Day, but only about 7000 dollars has been pledged, with most support from Secretary Bliss. Critics say US generosity may be slow and uncertain, risking aid reaching noncombatants in insurrection. The Chicago Times Herald questions motives of pro Cuba politicians and notes Spain’s reluctance to relieve starving civilians.
The Chicago Times-Merald accuses administration pressure on Foraker and Hanna of jealousy and disloyalty while warning of Bundell and Kurta orchestrated plots. It cites General Booth’s visit and Durrant’s scandal, calling for common sense in New York, noting Hanna’s stubborn stance and ongoing political tension in Ohio.
The Tribune Astrologer notes a Friday birth on January 7 and jokes about current events and the flood of Chinese war. It advises caution with counterfeit hundred dollar bills and comments on local concerns about snow in Scranton and civic cheer for Mayor Bailey.
A long commentary from the Times through the Philadelphia Ledger on Anglo American relations. It discusses American naval buildup, fears of conflict with England, and how past quarrels cooled into cautious diplomacy. It notes Canada’s role and England’s stance toward the Dominion and emphasizes seeking peace and mutual understanding.
The author condemns Britain's support for Canada in pelagic sealing disputes and criticizes English policy toward the United States. They argue that Canadian aggression and trade discrimination fuel American resentment and threaten future naval tensions rather than foster neighborly relations.
Penman of Scranton receives the Internal Revenue Collector role for the Twelfth district after a Washington negotiation shaped by Congressman Connell and Senator Quay. Leonard of Potter County moves to marshalship as Penman’s appointment locks in Scranton’s second federal appointment in eight years. The selection is hailed by locals as competent and politically significant.
The jumbled verse depicts a gunger guiding a traveler along a journey through hills and skies. It evokes a folk tone with wandering imagery of packing, marching the track, and following a melodic friend into distant paths and unknown roads.
The retailer announces heavy cuts across the line because of an unfavourable season. An overstock situation leads to substantial discounts to move inventory at bargain prices.
This week offers deals on heavy cotton blankets in size 11 4 grey or white and all wool blankets in size 72 by 81 available in scarlet white and assorted borders. All wool white blankets in size 12 4 feature pink blue and red borders. Special low prices apply to California and Eider down blankets during this period.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.