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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1898
Page
5
The list names James C. Vaughan in the Twentieth Senate District Hirst District John R. Farr Fourth District John F. Reynolds outlining district designations and officials.
The speaker vows to govern Pennsylvania for all residents not bound by party, aiming to win broad approval through honest daily public service. He notes existing legislative corruption and unnecessary investigations, pledging to end them within his power. He also discusses fears about Hawaii annexation and compares Lepers to Molokai.
Washington states Porto Rico will be held as a permanent U S possession following war policy. General Miles leads a land invasion plan with forces from New York Newport News and Tampa converging for an assault point. Admiral Dewey is praised for calm leadership as a second Manila expedition arrives, boosting administrative prospects.
The July issue highlights military portraits and armament views, with prominent Camp Alger groups featuring Scranton's Thirteenth regiment. The edition, praised as the war era’s most engaging so far, includes commentary on Cuba Spain and the fate of Cervera’s fleet.
Opinion flags the Cuban insurgent challenge and predicts a long, arduous postwar era. It argues Americans misread Cuba's nature, notes the difficulty of guiding a newly freed island, and foresees future peace and growth despite present unrest. Scranton newspaper fever about consolidations and new papers is dismissed as routine but unfortunate.
In 1856 Christina negotiated to sell Cuba to France for thirty million reals and Porto Rico and the Philippines for ten million more. Louis Philippe balked over the price of the latter, Spain burned the document, and France narrowly avoided an imperial loss as events unfolded with England watching.
The piece surveys rapid global tensions from the Philippines to Port au Prince, notes a Bourgogne disaster casualty count near Newfoundland, and mocks sensational journalism. It mentions Admiral von Diederichs, Sampson, Schley, the Oregon, Temario, and Zola while touching on Parisian and New York political quirks.
The Tribune astrologer notes a child born today may think amateurs meddle with weather while champagne lovers enjoy shade. Porto Rican expedition delays irritate war reporters and city officials. Amacchus suggests Admiral Cervera invest 80000 in Bente glass stock and stay put.
Senator Thar’s Worcester address extols American bravery and duty. It lauds Massachusetts youths who volunteered for war and praises Clara Darton and the Battle Hymn of the Republic as expressions of national spirit. The speaker condemns antiwar critics and calls for unity between north and south.
The New York Hun argues that Germany would object to any retrocession of the Philippines and insists on protecting the islands under U S control. It warns that returning the Philippines to Spain would provoke great powers and threaten regional and world peace. The piece condemns Spain’s rule and supports Aguinaldo’s bid for independence under American protection.
A bazaar lists hot weather ladies waists from brands United Derby Mascot with white lawn waists cut from 50c to 25c and 1.00 waists at 49c. Figured percale and gingham waists priced 1.25 at 75c. Printed lawn and Madras waists 1.49 at 98c. 25 dozen night gowns 75c type at 49c and 15 dozen Masonville cotton gowns 1.00 type at 59c.
Advertising lists ribbon costs with 14 cent 14c No 40 taffeta ribbons and 18 cent No 60 taffeta ribbons. Latin ribbons are offered at 27 cents per yard. The note specifies all shades available in each line.
At Gent's Furnishing Counter golf shirts in yarn dyed Cheviot were reduced from 75 cents to 35 cents. Men’s and boys’ cambric negligee shirts with two collars offered at 48 cents. Madras golf shirts with pair of 4 ply cuffs priced at 48 cents.
Our annual July and August sale of Summer Footwear is now on. All our Russets must go. You need the Shoes. We need room.
A historical proclamation argues for American annexation of the Philippines. It declares the need to protect Filipinos from oppression and to guarantee civil liberty under U.S. sovereignty. The text frames annexation as compassionate, honorable, and essential to regional peace, warning neighboring powers against foreign aggression. It condemns treachery and emphasizes guardianship under the Stars and Stripes.
The Pittsburg Times argues that fear of imperialism is misguided. It contends Americans, led by a highly educated populace of about seven hundred thousand, can govern distant territories successfully without surrendering citizen voice.
A local lamp retailer runs a midsummer sale offering Banquet Princess and Table Lamps at discounts up to 25 percent to clear stock. The ad invites shoppers in need of lamps to seize the bargain before September 1.
In the Louisville Evening Post opinion, opponents of the war draft claim thirteen colonies should be returned to England and the Mexican War obligations handed to our neighbor republic. The piece argues the United States should declare voluntary bankruptcy to settle overdue debts.
An annexed list notes several numbers to discontinue and states the prices quoted barely cover material costs. One Lot Gowns, previously 98 cents, are being sold to close out at 9 cents.
Our elegant line of Trimmed Corset Covers, Chemise, Umbrella Drawers, Night Dresses and Skirts are reduced for this sale only. All items share similar styles and prices are cut for a limited time.
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