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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1898

Page

4

Governor and Officials Named in Internal Affairs Listing

A list naming Governor William A. Stone, Lieutenant Garcon, P.8 Gobin, Secretary of Internal Affairs James W. Latta, and members of the Superior Court and Congressmen at Large Samuel A. Davenport Galusha A. Grow appears in a late report.

William A. Btone Garcon Gobin James W. Latta Superior Court W. W Samuel A. Davenport Galusha A. Grow

Legislative slate names for Senate and districts

Legislative notice lists Twentieth District candidate James C. Vaughan for Senate, First District candidate John R. Farr, and Fourth District candidate John F. Reynolds. The fragment outlines district designations and nominees in the upper chamber.

Senate Twentieth Dist James C. Vaughan Hlonse John R. Farr John F. Reynolds

Pennsylvania Governorship Vision Speaks of Unity and Reform

A candidate vows to govern for all people of the state, curb party abuses in the legislature, and restore trust through honest daily public service. He cites past offices, promises modest effort, and views the French ambassador's peace overture as a tactic to weaken Spanish honor.

Pennsylvania Ambaissador United States

Peace initiative and policy notes on Cuba and the Philippines

The Spanish government through Ambassador Cambon seeks unconditional peace talks. The plan aims to evacuate Cuba and cede Porto Rico as a basis for negotiations, while the Philippines present a strategic dilemma. The discussion highlights Spain’s internal instability, possible armed intervention, and France’s influential financial stake in the peninsula.

M. Jules Cambon Spain Siicere Cuba Congress Porto Rico Philippines Aguinaldo Dewey Manila Dawson City Coquetting Philippine Islands England Egypt France

Markets of Cuba and Porto Rico in 19th Century Trade

Washington July 2 reports on imports and exports between the United States, Spain, Great Britain, France, Germany, and local markets in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Data cover purchases of hominy roots, iron goods, textiles, jewelry, coal, flour, shoes, wine, and other commodities, with figures per year and per country, plus notes on reciprocity treaties and leading export items.

Washington L. C Cuba Metta Rica Urwisty Department Bureau of Statistics Givn Bureau of Pttheron Porto Rico Germany France Porto Rica Cunha United Kingdom Spain Mint Puerto Rico Velle United States Andim Om Ween IMM Cevevescseereecar Ceee Hogd Agricultural Implemen Rae BEA

Peace hopes and critiques on Spain and US policy

The piece argues for continued American influence to secure peace with Spain, praising Spain's initiative with Washington. It contends US wealth and European misperceptions shaped Spanish views, cites McKinley’s just terms, and condemns tempers of critics from Norton and von Holst, urging dignified respect for US institutions.

Norton Harvard von Holst Chicago University Hoar

Civic Federation of Chicago weighs future U S policy after war

The Civic Federation of Chicago proposes a Saratoga meeting in August to discuss United States policy toward Cuba Philippines and Porto Rico after the war It warns against rapid territorial moves that could spark complications and recalls Admiral Sampson as the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Alfred Love Independence Hall Civic Federation of Chicago Spain Civic Federation Patriotic Congress Saratoga United States Cuba Philippines Porto Rico Civ Federation Chicago Civic Federation The Philadelphia Inquirer Sampson

National volunteer army reaches 201000 in ninety days

Adjutant General Corbin reports the United States has recruited mustered equipped and placed in the field 201000 volunteers and regulars in ninety days since the first call. The force is nearly as large as France or Germany’s standing armies and was mobilized on short notice from diverse states.

Corbin United States Europe France Germany Congress

Army and Navy Strength in the War Against Oppression

The article argues for a large volunteer force to confront foreign aggression without a standing army. It praises the Pennsylvania soldiers and outlines voting rights, while noting international maneuvers near Manila. It criticizes court actions in Manchester and commends military leadership and discipline. It also mentions a Red Cross nurse on the Seneca and Klondike return news.

Miss Jennings Red Cross

Belley and Boliley in a Reacting Verse Fragment

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Belley going forth with peace, then returning in rage. The piece depicts Boliley and a violent alteration of the young woman’s lip in a terse, rhythmic account.

Belley Dia Crey Boliley

First Saw Cerra V Ships at Santiago Harbor Alarm

Newark youth Joseph T. Gaskin, signal boy aboard the battleship Town, first warned of Cervera’s squadron leaving Santiago Harbor. From July 3 dawn, he noted smoke lines at the entrance and signaled enemy ships escaping, prompting general quarters as the battle began.

Philadelphia Bulletin Joseph T. Gaskin Cervera Bantiago Harbor Gaskin Newark N. J Robley D. Evang Young Gaskin Towa Ehipa Reney Heida Bhugler

OFF TO TRADE IN SANTIAGO

The steamship Philadelphia left Wall Street for Santiago yesterday afternoon with the American flag flying. Five passengers sailed, while over a hundred passage requests were rejected. Cargo includes beer, watermelons, army supplies, Red Cross mosquito nets, a Cuban newspaper plant, and signal service instruments for a Cuba station.

New York Philadelphia Ward Line Wall Street Santiago Red Cross Cuba

July and Aliguat Footwear Sale It's On

Our annual sale runs through July featuring Summer footwear with all Russets clearance. Shop now for shoes you need while we make room.

Philadelphia steamship trades Cuba reopenings freight priorities

Lewis Reilly and Davies report ships at 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue packed with people and freight. Philadelphia sails as the first American port steamer toward Cuba, signaling a revival of trade. Ward Line crews view Santiago as an American city, not a foreign port.

Philadelphia Cuba Ward Line Folke Santiago

Just Cause for War: Maine Sinking Examined in Dispatch

Pittsburg Dispatch argues that the Maine explosion was external and not needed to justify the war. It compares wrecks at Cuba with Spanish ships, asserting American actions aimed at freeing Cuba and punishing treachery, not mere provocation.

Pittsburg Dispatch Maine Marine Almirante Oquendo Viacaya Santiago Havana Geler Clervera Jamaica Martinique Spain Cuban United States Cuba

Fish Caught the Fisher in Clarion River

James Reed, a noted ferryman of Larington, fell from the scaffold into the Clarion River while fishing and hooked a monster pike. Reed, pulling himself into a boat, measured the fish at 42 inches in length and landed it after the catch.

Brookville James Reed Larington Torest Clarion River

Bargain Banquet Princess and Table Lamps Offered

Great sale through Sept 1 offers 25 to 50 percent off the Banquet Princess and Table Lamp lines. Store seeks to restock and invites customers in need of lamps to grab bargains while supplies last.

The Lucky Fellow

Fragmentary prose notes note summer girls and biking riders who could have married Hobso and now may be the ones who smile or cry. The text appears as a poetic or satirical fragment with unclear context.

Hobso

Sale notice for men's and boys shirts and accessories

A local sale lists multiple lots of men's soft front negligee shirts with detachable collars and various qualities and prices. It includes boys shirt waists, madras and oxford blouses, and heavy reductions on neckwear and hosiery. Special prices claim the greatest value in balbriggan shirts and drawers.

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