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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1898
Page
4
The article lists election terms for Scranton ward directors and notes a political clash over Senator Andrews and a west state convention. It questions whether fake contests can win convention support or secure public endorsement at the polls. It mentions February 1 election day and several named individuals with ward assignments.
An unsigned editorial attacks reports from Havana suggesting Spanish victories and insurgent provocations. It warns U S unpreparedness for war, cites powder and shell shortages, dismantled guns, inadequate ship repair, and naval vulnerabilities. It urges Congress to fund defenses.
Shugietrate Deuel of New York analyzes police records since 1874, arguing urban crime trends do not fit popular blame. He compares 1887 and 1897 data showing arrests and convictions rose with population yet per capita rates declined, noting minor offenses skew the view.
The text compares arrest rates to population in 1877, 1887, and 19th century figures, noting a steady improvement with crime charges rising only slightly despite population growth. It argues against pessimism about urban elites and references General Garcia’s death affecting Cuban insurrection dynamics.
A British labor department summary notes 1897 strikes and lockouts affecting 608,000 workers, with about 20 years of idle time valued at roughly 211,875,000 in lost wages. Union treasuries spent millions, and the engineers strike cut machinery shipments, while overall losses exceed 60 million dollars.
The passage notes congressional warnings to Blanco to deploy governing tools amid temperance reform fatigue. It cites New York police court records showing declines in drunkenness arrest rates from 1887 to 1897 and a general decline in arrests per capita, with Professor Goldwin Smith questioning Americans’ capacity for self government.
An astrologer’s forecast for Monday January 24 notes oddities and social scenes. It mentions newsboys at a church door, Uncle Jo Church with a hip pocket razor at Wade Finn's cake walk, and humor about Hickey, Joke Kirby, and a gray nag in a playful, cryptic tone.
The piece forecasts the 1898 elections for the fifty-sixth congress, detailing expected house and senate turnovers, party balance, key states with Republican gains, and the impact on President McKinley’s last term. It lists anticipated vacancies and current partisan splits among Republicans, Democrats, Silverites, and Populists.
The New York Bun notes President McKinley remains cautious yet loyal to duty as public sentiment grows indignant at Cuban tensions. He recognizes voter pressure to end the Cuban war, even risking US government action if required, amid platform promises from his 1896 election majority.
Top leaders delivered swift statements amid rising pressure from influential figures. Officials emphasized decisive action and accountability, signaling a shift toward transparency as public concern intensified.
The Times-Herald notes Senator Hoar's proposal to shift presidential and congressional term commencements from March 4 to April 20. The change would align terms with a more temperate climate and recall Washington's 1789 inauguration, arguing for a universally favorable reform.
The Philadelphia Press contends New York elevated lines will switch to the third rail electric system. Connecticut tests on the Hartford and New Britain branch show the method safe, cheap and practicable, boosting efficiency even in winter. The scheme, once adopted, could spread to other lines and threaten steam propulsion on short routes.
The notice invites shoppers to come in and select a new pair of elegant PR Shows, with advance styles now available at backward prices.
The note emphasizes rapid turnover with strong demand and limited availability, suggesting buyers should act quickly to secure items before stock runs out.
Hon James Bryce told a Wolverhampton audience that steel rails electrical appliances and bicycles could be made much cheaper in the United States than in England. The remark supports protective US policy to aid manufacturers in advancing machinery and trade. Tin plate could also benefit from cheap steel, with American producers likely to lead.
Retailers warn buyers to act fast as inventory is thinning for china dinner sets before a February 1 closeout. Limited lines remain as stores tally remaining stock and prepare final discounts.
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