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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
4
Military campaign requires nearly all regular troops and four volunteer brigades under the army commander. The note urges sending Miles to Manila to oversee personal direction of operations as the force concentrates for the campaign.
Washington duty of press and government collide over Manila round robin charges. The editorial urges open, fair sifting of allegations against General Otis, defends war correspondents, critiques censorship, and calls for improved wartime inspection and reporting standards.
A report questions whether Metan court, the Cuban agitator aiming to disrupt Matanzas, is the Betancourt recently named by General Brooke as governor. Betancourt is described as a respected insurrection officer, educated and well mannered, praised by eminent Americans. If he has become a pamphleteer against American rule, major issues arise.
An editorial note discusses Mayor Harrison of Chicago refusing to fraternize with the Altgeld wing of the Democratic party during an upcoming Bryan reception. It predicts social backlash, a rift with Bryan, and hints at Harrison’s rising national profile. It speculates Bryan will falter and the party may pivot to a Cook County leader noted for political mastery.
A Philadelphia Press letter argues civil service reform has attracted extremist critics who hinder progress via federal order exemptions. It cites a New York postmaster who exposed theft, warns against overreach, and urges balance between removal powers and qualified appointments. It then shifts to Philadelphia Times counsel on labor rights and wages amid economic swings, affirming workers' claims to fair pay, arbitration, and mutual trust between employers and employees.
The piece rails against political quarrels and scandals while urging respect for competent officials and orderly jurisdiction. It notes public desire for centralized taxes, cites a railroad safety statistic, and mocks rumors of a military promotion as affidavits gaincredence. It ends with a jab at sensational press violence and jealous lovers in need of cooling.
Ambiguous quotes from Philadelphia Press express growing public doubt about General Otis and concerns that the public may be discouraged by the failure of the first Philippine campaign. The remarks reflect skepticism about leadership and the campaign’s progress.
The text weighs political campaigning and policy failures, warning of a revolution in the United States if recent tactics persist. It contrasts U S policy with Aguinaldo’s Philippine insurgency and criticizes General Otlo for unable to end the war, urging open reporting.
N A Jennings author of A Texas Ranger spent years in the Lone Star mounted service and later traveled to Rico Colorado a rough mining camp. The tale recounts his gunplay skill with a Colt and a prank that tests townspeople including a sheriff and marshal. It also mentions Funston in a Philippine episode and a colonel napping in a field.
Senor Miguel Banches, a noted young Porto Rican figure tied to the Puerto Rican public school system, recounts incidents from his staff days with General Gomis in Cuba. He explains reading a New York Sunday paper while at headquarters and the general’s quick, practical response when asked about the earth's daily revolutions in relation to Tra i t, Porto Rico, and Cuba.
The report notes Andrew J. White as ambassador to Berlin and Mark Twain arriving on this side. It highlights Twain’s humor about German and White’s stilted German speech, with exchanges about Germany and an aside on admiral Schley’s social reception. The piece blends satire and diplomatic chatter with a playful tone.
Fragmentary dialogue presents mistranscribed lines and misread names in a historical style. The excerpt features polite address to senora and characters asking about a sick girl, with several garbled phrases and inconsistent capitalization.
In an excerpt from Forest and Stream a party of eight hunters traversing toward Bacapoaxtla encounters an Indian village. A woman and a girl at a doorway respond to greetings as the expedition contemplates the road to Zacapomxtio, noting perceived apathy to disease.
A collage of brief mentions paints a portrait of public and literary figures. Jerome Hall Raymond rises as University of West Virginia president while Owlaht of Yale aids U. M. Dingley. Major General Wheeler nears pension age, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton weighs female courtship norms. Various prominent names including Alfred de Rothschild, Joe Chandler Harris, and Edgar Allan Poe surface with anecdotes about wealth, taste, and handwriting.
A nostalgic poem recalls evenings when a couple shared fairy stories in the past. The speaker notes that though they have grown and married, the magic of those tales lingers for one, while the other doubts the old enchantment.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener advertises self feeding operation with rapid document binding and a price advantage. It also promotes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners famed for not breaking lead, offering a 16 day free trial in offices for testing. The ad notes additional novelties in office supplies and a wide range of Blank Books and Typewriter Supplies.
Finleys offers a complete season clearance on stock of standard quality gowns with patterns mostly in black and navy. Closing prices are stated as very moderate to attract buyers for a first class gown.
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