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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1898
Page
4
The Tribune’s telegraphic service is three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers. Those papers press at midnight while The Tribune gets news up to 3 a.m. and sometimes later. All the news in The Trib is current while it is new.
The document lists Governor William A. Stone as governor and J P. B. Orin as lieutenant governor with secretary Jame W. Latta for internal affairs. It names W. W. Por as Superior Court, congressmen S. A. Davesport and Galubha A. Graw, and legislative members John R. Farr in the First District and John F. Reynolds in the Fourth District.
A historical political statement expresses commitment to serving all Pennsylvania residents. The speaker condemns party polarization, urges investigations to curb waste, and emphasizes prudent, modest governance and personal integrity. The text references a petition to Secretary Alger and notes Csjone Coursen leading a regiment.
Constable Timothy Jones withdraws prosecutions over gambling machines in saloons as he argues legality and enforcement. The piece condemns lax policing, urges firm action against illegal devices, notes public harm and calls for civic responsibility and consistent law enforcement. It references the first American flag on Cuban soil and Marines landings.
The fragment notes 13 000 miles around the Horn without repairs and cites General Merritt’s confidence in holding the Philippines. It suggests a shift toward colonization as fate, urging decisive action despite uncertain consequences and public belief in an unavoidable destiny.
The piece urges replacing political influence with merit in the army. It calls for a single manager, promotion from within, and building the regular army as the nucleus for expansion. It argues for better pay and a ladder system for patriots to rise from captain toward higher commands.
The article summarizes Cuban and Manila climate statistics noting Havana and Manila temperatures rainfall and humidity, comparing them to New Orleans Washington and others. It states Cuba may offer healthier service climate than the Philippines and reports a tuberculosis treatment claim by Dr. J W Murphy involving nitrogen injections into the lung cavity.
Colonial debates flare as topics range from tuberculosis treatments and immigration policy to territorial expansion and wartime taxes. A chorus of voices suggests reform, American sovereignty, and citizen duty while commenting on Cuba, Spain, and Hawaii in a broad mid-19th century political frame.
A tribute to Navy valor highlighting Hobson and crew who sank their own ship to block the enemy during wartime. Celebrates volunteers and officers, praising endurance, loyalty, and ingenuity of American sailors and engineers in defending the nation at sea.
The New York Commercial Advertiser outlines the local administration of dependencies set to be charged in relation to the ongoing war. Officials review responsibilities and funding implications for affected regions.
The document outlines American colonial strategy for the Philippines, debating self government limits, local autonomy, occupation costs, taxation, and trade. It warns of conflicts over tariffs, sugar revenues, and maintaining revenue while rebuilding colonial administration and commerce under occupation.
A historical tract argues for American expansionism amid fears of competing great powers. It contends the nation must seize opportunity, end despotic rule, and pursue a global role, citing events from Hawaii to Cuba and the Maine affair as catalysts for war and imperial aims.
A letter from A L Slack of Tullilah Dan to the Mobile Register recounts visiting Mobile and observing several regiments at Spring Hill Camp near Mobile. Slack describes the regular army as physically fit, well trained, and composed mainly of young men, contrasting favorably with volunteers.
The passage praises the troops as finest and most intelligent, likening their physique to trained soldiers. It notes strict yet kind discipline and cheerful duty performed for the nation. It extols Uncle Sam’s care for soldiers and their children, asserting every support is provided to ensure their happiness and protection.
A New York advertising item describes a large naval task force ordered to Santiago to ferry troops and supplies. It notes ships and craft, a fleet of 38 locomotives or armored craft, and an estimated May departure forming a formidable marine procession likened to a naval review.
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