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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
5
Republican tickets list Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor J P C Gorin Secretary of Internal Affairs James W Latta Superior Court Judge W W Porter Congressmen at Large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow
The passage lists candidates for the Senate Twentieth District James C Vaughan and House First District John R Farr Fourth District John F Reynolds. Field notes show each district and candidate names without further context or results.
A Pennsylvania candidate declares he will govern for all the people, root out political abuses, and run a modest, honest administration with God’s help. He emphasizes that the people, not parties, should be considered and notes Scranton’s recognition by the state Democratic ticket. Captain De Lacey is highlighted as a notable nominee for secretary of internal affairs.
The piece defends three candidates Colonel Stone Dr Swallow and Mr Jenks as trustworthy. It argues Republicans should not attack rivals indiscriminately but expose individual faults at renomination and win reform within the party. It closes by noting a Fourth of July theme about capturing Santiago and Manila.
Inspector general of Hawaii public schools H S Towns End argues in the July Forum against claims Hawaiians are unfit for American assimilation. He cites literacy evidence and contends some Americans in elite states are equally illiterate, urging readers to view the issue with restraint.
The argument defends immediate annexation, stressing Hawaii as key to North Pacific commerce and Pacific coast defense. It rebuts claims of ignorance among residents and warns against opposing McKinley’s policy, noting the risk if Bianco surrendered.
The New York Press compares American naval and land actions to historic European wars, noting rapid American mobilization, blockade, and losses versus slower, debated campaigns such as Crimea 1854 56 and Egypt 1882, urging critics to ponder the context and scale.
Rev H M Wharton of Baltimore Maryland president of two industrial homes proposed these establishments to the government to receive destitute children of filers who may die in the war. Secretary Alger approved in a letter praising the patriotic gesture. Presale
The editor weighs a proposed 25 000 popular subscription for enlarging the institution facilities amid rail toll and price disputes. Vermont con placates imperial aims while Spain's territories face future policy. Scranton reports strong Spanish War mobilization with about 1900 of 20 000 military age men serving by war’s early stage. Wanamaker’s political strength weakens Quay and Gordon, hinting at a possible independent bid.
The article argues Russia's policy toward the United States aligns with American growth and Britain’s envy. It cites historical moments from the Civil War era to the Trans-Siberian railroad, noting Russian sympathy for the U S and mutual development aims. It concludes that U S and Russia share interests while Britain remains a rival.
An article from the St. Louis Republic discusses how English has expanded from a world of about 1,000 speakers two centuries ago to over 19,000,000 current users. It contrasts English growth with Latin-based languages such as Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian, noting growth agencies and relative spread.
A Scrantonian aboard the Unadilla recounts the April 7 1863 attack on Charleston harbor by Union ironclads. The narrative describes the fleet, the three entry channels, the fierce gunnery at Fort Sumter and Moultrie, the cheers of blockade runners, and the fleet’s retreat after Keokuk sank and Dupont withdrew.
Our line of Choicest Organdies Manufactured by Koechlin Baumgarter and Cie is unmatched. We show a large variety of designs, all exclusive to us, and they are selling freely.
An odd lot of French organdies offered in dress patterns at 18 cents a yard to close. The sale emphasizes clearance pricing and limited quantities for shoppers seeking affordable fabrics.
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