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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
7
In New York Republicans clash over strategy and leadership as Pennsylvania fears unrest, Maryland faces a deadlocked legislature, and Ohio politics turn sharply contentious. The piece notes a looming congressional election and questions party unity.
Republican voters in Beranton will choose delegates to a city convention today between 4 and 7 pm. The piece argues the selection affects taxes, schools, and municipal reform, urging informed voting to replace unfit officials with capable leaders.
The piece argues that Cuba’s military struggle is over and that Madrid politics decide fate. Weyler versus Sagasta duel for control of public opinion could trigger war with the United States if Weyler prevails, or Cuban independence if Sagasta gains.
The New York Commercial Advertiser argues civil service reform rests on tangible gains in efficiency and economy, not sentiment. It questions whether enforcement varies by department, urges law changes when results show defects, and criticizes self styled reformers while defending McKinley’s stance.
The article argues the U S foreign service underpays ambassadors, forcing them to use private funds for housing and entertaining. It notes British and other nations offer far higher allowances, enabling their envoys to fulfill social duties without financial strain.
The piece argues that sustaining ambassadorial functions is in U S interest despite formality and costs, noting international competition for prestige and trade. It cites Representative Johnson on term limits, Gomez on insurgents paying Spain to withdraw, and reflects on virtue rewarded in misfortune.
A horoscope style column notes quirks of love and marriage in playful aphorisms. It hints at social dating patterns and suggests cautious optimism in relationships. The piece closes with jokes about happiness and fate.
A sprawling exchange depicts British and foreign officials debating tactics to pressure ports, uprisings, and autonomy in a volatile colonial theater. The dialogue satirizes consuls, missionaries, and officers amid threats, deceit, and bureaucratic absurdity.
A detailed, if fragmentary, embassy style dialogue describes a Spanish Don and Captain General discussing an arriving figure, Cuban insurgent raids, and American businessman concerns. The tone mixes satire and racial caricature with references to newspapers and public opinion in the United States.
The New York Journal discusses Dr. Schenk of Vienna who allegedly found that a mother's diet before birth could determine a child's sex. The piece argues such a breakthrough could transform society, noting differing cultural attitudes toward daughters and sons and suggesting a slight artificial tilt toward more male births might balance female excesses in old countries like England.
The Pittston Gazette lauds Major Penman to a lucrative government post as a victory for Congressman Connell who backed his candidacy. Penman previously served as Internal Moyenne collector under Harrison, and the editorial predicts honest, business-like conduct for four years under President McKinley.
Due to an unfavourable season an overstock exists and a major cut across the line is offered at bargain prices. The seller promotes reduced prices to clear surplus stock.
The stock is unique for this region and not available elsewhere nearby. Moderate prices increase buyer attention and consideration as shoppers compare value and selection.
Heavy cotton blankets size 11 4 available in grey or white at weekly price. All wool blankets size 72 by 81 offered in scarlet or white with assorted borders at weekly price. All wool white blankets size 12 4 feature pink blue and red borders and are priced for the week.
A catalog entry lists various furniture items including Disks Dressing Tables Cheval Glassers Parlor Cabinets Music Cabinets and Pedestals. The items indicate a range of ornamental and practical pieces for living spaces.
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