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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
5
In a party line critique the piece warns against factionalism and urges voters to back a nonpartisan, corruption-free Republican nominee for Scranton’s mayor. It calls for direct ballot reform to empower the best citizenry and opposes divisions over national issues impacting local honor.
The piece argues for experienced leaders like General Wood over less proven rivals, praising discipline and prudent risk in Cuba. It also notes Joseph Choate’s appointment as American ambassador to Great Britain and comments on Colonel Bryan’s prospects, reflecting public sentiment and press reaction.
The text notes Paris showing calm amid global tension as her excitability wanes. Mr Wanamaker declines a senatorial bid for now, suggesting a potential but distant run later.
The article records Postmaster General Smith's Philadelphia address defending the Philippines treaty after Dewey's Manila victory. It argues alternatives are worse, urges sustaining American rule, and foresees vast future growth and world influence. It also notes broader remarks on expansion, self government, and American destiny.
The mint director provides 1897 estimates showing near enough gold output to cover even worn or child relief. The report includes figures for DLR and various states, with Montana highlighted and London inquiries into urban poverty and housing conditions in Lambeth described.
The York items report housing density in London and Lam beth asylums contrasted with English green spaces. Yale University catalog shows total 2510 students across schools with gains in graduate and arts departments and a decline in divinity. Arizona and California dates venture into new fruit industry with imported date palms and irrigation prospects. A Havana re port covers Third Nebraska regiment marching past a crowd shouting Murra for Billy Bryan amid Cuba duty questions. A London Times correspondent notes rapid naval dockyard activity in European Russia and reinforcements to the Far East as war tensions rise.
A Washington Star letter argues for expansion, citing Lincoln era growth and Jeffersonian belief. It frames expansion as inevitable in history, referencing settlers, states, and the United States’ spread from sea to sea as a moral and practical good.
An advertisement in the National Advertiser brought a wife to a man who enlisted, was killed at Bandage, and left his widow $3,000. The widow anticipates a pension within a short time as efforts to claim the funds proceed.
The April Spans labeled Ameri canon as a pig and in December dubbed it an upstart conqueror. The uncensored terms reveal a raw, revealing snapshot of attitudes shaping historical memory.
Coldsmiths offers a great cut price sale on real lace curtains to clear over stock. The ad promises substantial savings this month with prices like 1.85 and 2.63 for premium curtains.
Advertising snippet shows curtain prices with discounts. Items listed include real Brussels curtains with sale prices around 5.00 to 10.50 and previous marks from 7.00 to 17.85, indicating a clearance or promotional display.
Assortment 2 features Fancy silks and brocades in short lengths from two to six yards. Prices ranged from $1.00 to $140 for the stock, with Assortment 4 noting many items in four to twelve and a half yards. The dealer asserts the silk values present a rare opportunity for buyers.
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