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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1899
Page
4
Ecranton January 30 189% Republicans list mayor and official candidates including James Moir and Thomas Kowroure with directors and chair names. Election day February 2 prompts Wanatakerites to judge stories about Quay as they reveal biased reporting and undermine credibility.
A tense parliamentary mood grips Washington as calls rise to curb army power and reshuffle the Supreme Court vacancy. Critics warn the nation risks war unpreparedness while supporters urge firm leadership and responsible heads. Democratic pressure backs BD. T. Watson for the Supreme Court seat to fulfill required qualifications.
Joseph L. Stickney recounts six weeks with Aguinaldo, portraying him as scheming and manipulative. He links Aguinaldo to a scheme involving Spanish cash, disarming insurgents, and a plan to install influence in Paris after surrendering arms, with travel through Singapore and Hong Kong shaping U.S. relations and the Philippines’ independence path.
The piece recalls a conversation between Aguinaldo and General Anderson near Cavite. Aguinaldo questions US plans for colonies, noting no constitutional basis for colonization. The narrator argues Aguinaldo’s rise stems from misjudgment and his own egotism.
A concurrent resolution proposes a five member House and three Senate committee to audit county boards for real and personal property valuations and tax mills, and to review corporate investments and state taxes paid. The goal is to determine fair tax burdens and required mills, with a March 1 report deadline and debate on taxation reform nationwide.
A senator argues against forcing a distant policy and reflects on the Philippine problem. He asserts that no American wishes harm to Filipinos and rejects misinterpretation of U.S. presence as oppression. He warns that colonial rule could deny true liberty and lead to imperial governance he condemns.
A column criticizes senators over the Philippine Islands posture. It argues withdrawal from sovereignty is required by Paris treaty and public duty, noting Manila as a focal point. The piece mocks political maneuvers in Harrisburg and Washington, highlighting Clarke and Aguinaldo contrasts and deriding perceived leadership choices.
Special to the Seronton Tritune from Harrisburg outlines John H. Prytusales as he faces speakership duties, noting his control tendencies and parliamentary style. It highlights Frank Willing Leach and Attorney General John P. Elkin as top political operatives, praises Senator Magee’s influence, and discusses Capitol construction plans and personnel reshuffles amid Republican concerns.
OCR text is garbled about men who hate and hold up peers, with incomplete phrasing and no identifiable event, date, or names to summarize into a factual item.
In a cryptic passage a group is described as the most detested in the country, facing widespread disapproval and public scrutiny amid rising tensions and controversial actions that have sparked debate.
A cadenced defense of regular troops and federal power questions threats to liberty in American citizenship. The speaker notes memory of revolutionary glory, Appomattox magnanimity, and Civil War battles, arguing that criticism harms the nation and its future citizens, citing Port Hudson and other campaigns as context.
In a strange exchange, Quinby questions Modlow’s stance, suggesting his anti-imperialism is behind opposition. Pomber asks for clarification as Quinby notes Modlow halted his daughter from singing “Up In a Tilleon” to avoid promoting expansion.
The poem describes violets and sunset over Italy, winds from the Appennines, and lemon flowers as the nightingale sings. It contrasts southern songs with northern coldness, praising music that sustains hope of a future where race and place no longer divide humanity.
A February sale bazaar features muslin undergarments and children's long and short white dresses. The event highlights affordable women and children's apparel with a focus on spring wardrobes. Proceeds support local community programs.
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