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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1898

Page

4

Missouri Officials Named in Slate Listing

Governor William A. Stone and a slate including Lieutenant Governor J P H Gobin and others are named as state leaders. James W. Atta serves as Internal Affairs amotnee and W W Porth er is Judge of Superior Court with Samuel A. Davenfort and Galubha A. Grow as Congressmen at Large.

William A. Stone J. P Gobin Amotnee James W. Atta Superior Court W. W. Porther Samuel A. Davenfort A. Grow

Senate. Twentieth Dist James C Vaughan

Senate listing shows James C Vaughan as the Twentieth District candidate. House district results include First District John R Farr and Fourth District John F Reynolds.

Senate James C. Vaughan House John R. Farr John F. Reynolds

Pennsylvania Governor Elect Promises Honest Public Duty

A new Pennsylvania governor pledges to govern for all the people and root out abuses in the legislature. He emphasizes respect for opponents, honest daily public service, and limiting unnecessary investigations while urging preservation of trees along Helmhurst boulevard speedway.

Pennsylvania Helmhurst Boulevard Speedway

New Era in Cuba Governance Marks U S Colonial Step

The article explains President McKinley's state paper on governing captured Santiago territory as the start of a new U S political power in Cuba under American protection. It contrasts imperialism with American ideals, notes China and Philippines events, and argues for limited assimilation and respecting native customs in colonies.

United States McKinley Santiago de Cuba Cuba Canning Asia China East Enealand Michael Hicks Beach Salisbury Greet England Great Britain Wei-Hai-Wei Philippines Pacific Atlantic Rome Hawaii America

Cuba and Philippines protection plan outlined by president

The piece argues that occupying enemy territories will sever colonial ties while preserving existing governance structures. It praises the Napoleonic Code for Cuba’s military administration and warns against diplomatic soft soap with Berlin. It critiques press puffery around Sampson and notes rising domestic production and exports amid global trade.

Cuba Adapts To Government By Consent Of The Governed

The concept of government resting on free and honest consent is a novel idea in Cuba and will need time to be properly understood and appreciated.

Cuba

Santiagos Honest Reconciliation and Annexation Debate

A Cuban general Garcia avoids Santiago while Spanish officials remain in power to prevent friction. The piece argues for direct Cuban representation in the city, warns annexation may ease order, and asserts the duty to act without regret.

Santiago Garcia Spain Cuba

Pressure mounts as submarine incident near Subic Bay draws global scrutiny

The German government protests the Trene at Subic Bay as unauthorized, yet tensions rise. Admiral Dewey faces a delicate balance between patience and potential escalation, with Ambassador White urged to warn Germany. The world eyes the clash between Dewey and Von Diedrichs amid fears of a universal war.

Trene Subic Bay White Germany Dewey Manila Ambassador White von Diedrichs Europe Dowey

War talk and political opinions color a 1898 dispatch

The piece notes Professor Norton’s view of the war as criminal and Senator Hoar’s unchanged opinion that Norton is a crank. It mentions Santiago action, Porto Rico, the Associated Press in Cuba, Hawaiian annexation, Grover Cleveland, Dewey at Manila, and McKinley’s stance on good government for Santiago.

Professor Norton Senator Hoar

Spanish Honor As Sacred Ethos In Historic Spanish Character

The article discusses how the term Spanish honor carries sacred weight for Spaniards, distinguishing them from other Latin peoples. It traces origins of a strong military tradition through ethnologic blends, warfare with Saracens, and cultural ideals shaped by religion and patriotism, with chivalric notions persisting beyond their practical era.

Asia Ovploita Boaninh Thie

Fragmented View of Spanish History and Liberalism

The text discusses the decline of liberal reforms in the Moorish era and the rise of conquistadors shaping public spirit. It notes Cervantes as a truthful but imperfect weapon against false sentiment, and critiques the lingering Spanish military ideal, its discipline, dignity, and impact on modern arms and work culture.

Cervantes Himor Amadia de Gail Arta Pongo

Remarkable Trade Figures Highlight Industrial Shift

Letter from J. A. Barron of Priceburg argues immigration and machinery displace workers, pressuring wages while production scales rise. He cites England’s imports, farm mechanization, and a 19th century Century Magazine note, urging national cooperation and industrial progress.

Century Magazine Nick Board of Trade Branton J. A. Barron

Porto Rico trade and population compared to Cuba

The Porto Rico island is more densely populated than Cuba with 806 708 residents in 3470 square miles versus Cuba's 1 631 457 in 165 English miles. Trade data show exports to the United States rising and imports smaller, with iron ware glassware chemicals textiles and coffee and sugar among leading exports. A more liberal regime and protectorate could boost commerce with the United States and world markets.

Philadelphia Ledger Porto Rico Cuba Bureau of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum United States Island

Our Flag in Cuba Ex-Gov Flower Speech

Ex-Governor Flower declares the flag in Cuba. He defense the Monroe Doctrine against foreign interference and calls for governments of, by, and for the people for Cuba and Porto Rico. He warns against contagions and famine and asserts US aid and eventual governance by the people. The speaker foresees strong action if needed to teach law and order.

Flower Cuba Porto Rico United States Armenia America Bam

Remarkable Army Losses Report From Santiago Field

Major General H W Lawton, commanding the Second Division of the Fifth Army Corps, reports that the troop column before Santiago suffered 410 killed and wounded with only limited remaining strength and a difficult situation.

Santiago H. W. Lawton Fifth Army Corps

Untitled Veteran Memoir Praises Command Leadership

A fragment describes a missing man’s tale of steadfast discipline and constant care from officers. It lauds Henry W. Lawton and asserts the commander’s men earned high credit for organization, discipline, and leadership by capable officers in battle.

Henry W. Lawton

States set for varied election dates this year

The article lists state election timings across the United States, noting Kentucky and Texas in January, Rhode Island in April, Oregon in June, Alabama in August, Arkansas in September, Vermont September 6 and Maine September 12, with November Governor and state officer contests in California through Wisconsin. Several states skip elections for presidential-year cycles, and legislatures have different term lengths.

Kentucky Texas Rhode Island Oregon Alabama Arkansas Vermont Maine California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho Kansas Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Wyoming Wisconsin Milnejls Montana North Carolina Utah Washington West Virginia Virginia Massachusetts Att York South Carolna Louisiana New York Sun

The Man Behind The Gun Is The Man Who Cooks The Grub

A Cleveland Leader poem extols the overlooked hero behind battle flash the cook who prepares meals. It contrasts public praise for gunners and soldiers with the essential work of cooking, cleaning, and supplying sustenance that fuels the front line. The piece elevates kitchen staff as the true engine of war effort.

Ghey Cleveland

Great Midsummer Lamp Sale Offer

The advertisement promotes a lamp sale through September 1 offering discounts on Banquet Princess and Table lamps to clear stock. Customers are invited to buy now for bargains on these lighting items.

Closeout Gowns and Drawers Sale At Special Prices

Four day sale offers gowns at 68 cents from a regular 98 cent quality and one lot of drawers with embroidery at reduced price. Another lot of drawers features plain tucked extra quality marked down from 0-6k to 39 cents for a limited time.

Madras

Sale on Trimmed Corset Covers and Night Dresses

Our elegant line of Trimmed Corset Covers Chemise Umbrella Drawers Night Dresses and Skirts is reduced for this sale only. Many items are on sale with marked reductions available for a limited time.

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