Scranton January 18 1909 Misot Tame Mioth
A fragmented early 20th century item outlines proposals on taxation and reform. Names such as Ayre and Brooke appear alongside scattered references to candidates and a cost estimate of 928000 for a project.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1899
Page
5
A fragmented early 20th century item outlines proposals on taxation and reform. Names such as Ayre and Brooke appear alongside scattered references to candidates and a cost estimate of 928000 for a project.
Fragmentary text mentions a talented lady and laborers, alluding to cooking and securing funds. References to ex-cludin e Gordon and a senatorial travsiter of the Republican party suggest a broader political argument. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
The ballot exposes limited surprises as Ben Quay anchors the Republican machine amid internal dissent. Opponents lack unified leadership while Beaver and state officials watch. friction may rise if the campaign lengthens, with Quay’s backers driving the odds toward victory and possible shifts if key allies depart.
Fragmentary OCR shows a naval production summary with ships in the United States and abroad. Mentions battleships cruisers torpedo boats monitors and merchant ships with values and tonnages, plus contracts dated January. Includes misread names and figures for ships and costs.
The piece discusses shipbuilding metrics and weighs in on the revival of the American merchant marine. It notes Librarian John Ruse Young’s reputation, praises advances in journalism and national service lore, and critiques anti-expansionist papers while reflecting on leaders like Senator Depew and General Pogan in broader political context.
A Porto Rico newspaper scene depicts military censorship and editor punishments as American forces reshape the press. Descriptions note editors jailed or warned, with fear of further suppression amid political tension and reform.
An editor faces soldiers and a guard as they go to his office after a Nov publication. The piece criticizes military rule in Porto Hier, describing violence, disorder, and government impotence, urging protection for lives and property.
The New York Bun reports on an anti imperialist figure described as a half hearted adventurer who claims to have defeated Spanish authorities in the Philippines. He and his followers allegedly threaten to wage war on the United States though American consuls in Hong Kong Manila and Singapore say he and his group disbanded months ago.
The article criticizes Aguinaldo as a dangerous, unscrupulous leader seeking a republic in the Philippines. It argues his plan relies on force, not consent of the governed, and warns it would invite internal strife, fires, and unequal prosperity under U.S. control or a hostile power.
A Philadelphia notice from the board of health urges the public to use hot lemonade as a remedy during an epidemic in London in 18. The guidance claims perspiration from the remedy helps relieve symptoms and protect the affected.
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