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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
4
Governor William A. Stone leads a slate with J. J. Chorin as Lieutenant Governor and James W. Latta as Secretary of Internal Affairs. W. W. Por Conelessmen at Large includes Samuel A. Davenport and Galusila A. Gruw.
The record lists legislative districts with names James C. Vaughan in the Senate Twendend District and John R. K. in the House First District along with John F. Reynolds in the Fourth District. The text appears to be a district and representative roster entry with an apparent fair condition note.
The candidate states a purpose to govern for all people beyond party lines and to correct evils in the legislature. He vows to earn support by honest daily public service and to discharge his duties with God's help, emphasizing the people over party.
The article argues that artificial discrimination hinders the anthracite coal market and suggests a simple remedy. It notes railroads fail to set fair rates, causing unequal competition, and proposes coal operators coordinating to use their own railroad routes to force reform, even joking about a trial run with earthquakes.
The president urges fitting rewards for Naval Constructor Hobson of the Merrimac Lieutenant Newcomb and crew Captain Hodgedon and Cadet Powell. He notes rewards cannot fully repay valor and should reflect bravery, while balancing with seniors' service and opportunities. He argues for merit, not mere decoration, and laments any injustice in recognition.
The passage argues for rewarding superior officers in naval construction rather than sidelining them. It lauds Hobson as a brilliant engineer and questions why he should be removed from his post as the Navy enters a new era of construction. It also asks what reward should be given to Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders.
General Giatcia issues a harsh warning that any Cuban who takes money from an American for services will be shot. The proclamation underscores his strong stance supporting American intervention, though it may reflect Pickwithtin bias.
The First Volunteer Engineers recruit drive began in Scranton led by Captain Alliot. The article urges skilled laborers to enlist for service in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and notes Scranton's strong patriotic record.
Former Navy Secretary argues for a substantial build of fast battleships asserting strategic advantage. The proposal highlights modern naval power and potential threats, with emphasis on rapid-fire engagement and deterrence.
Foreign commentators mock the announced intent as needless secrecy while arguing a planned action is humanitarian and unavoidable. The piece asserts Spain bears responsibility, claims no insidious motive, and envisions a civilizational mission that would transform Spain and Europe without foreign interference.
The account notes that Hamilton Fish, the first American volunteer killed in land fighting for Cuban liberation, was the grandson of the former American secretary of state under Grant. The piece connects the lineage to General Gobin and remarks on the coincidence of this family tie in the wartime context.
Counter to American sympathy for Cuban patriots in their Ten Years' War spurred indignation meetings in New York and elsewhere to denounce him. The quote notes that one generation’s mistake is exposed by the next.
Editorial comments on Lenoy Capote delaying a visit to President McKinley, praising General Garcia’s stance, and urging Cubans to understand Anglo Saxon views. It discusses Watson’s fleet targets, potential operations around Cadiz Malaga Valencia and Barcelona, and hints at Hearst’s Cuban English newspaper ambitions amid wartime hardship.
Unclear text shows harsh discussion of defending a country and harming opponents with machetes and Mauser bullets. The fragment mentions soldiers, campaigns, sieges, and abusive rhetoric without coherent context or clear events.
The passage argues it is wasteful to use American lives in bushwhacking by insurgents adept from training and bias. It suggests Professor von Holet aims to save the American people from themselves, notes Camara is unafraid of Lewey, and remarks the Kensos wall of affection was drowned this year by money troubles.
Fragmentary verses depict cavalry charge imagery with clanging sabers and horses in battle. The text evokes martial sounds and movement toward conflict, ending with a poetical attribution to Edmund Clarence Stedman.
The article extols Thomas Jefferson as a pioneer of free access for American products to foreign markets. It cites his letters and reports, noting his belief in open shipping, maritime strength, and the necessity of a strong naval force to protect commerce, culminating in support for maritime expansion and the Louisiana Purchase.
A critique by Kate Fimilio Canini examines causes of Spain’s decline in Cuba and its loss of empire. The July issue highlights Cuban portraits, wartime scenes, and naval etiquette, plus reviews of Curtin and Blenkowics works and Emperor Wilhelm coverage.
A fragment notes a monarch reiterating a ten year statement accusing the emperor of being "a Yankee head on black shoulders" in a charged political context. The wording suggests sharp racial and national tension surrounding monarchical authority.
An analysis asserts heroism outweighs costly losses in war. It argues the Rough Riders showed glorious disobedience and steadfast trust, valuing valor over life while leaders balance risk and duty. The piece contends national honor grows from sacrifice, not from tactical gains alone.
From The Criterion the piece denounces mugwumpery and corruption in governance seeks a higher public service ideal amid wartime moral scrutiny. It urges clean administration, rejecting graft and condemning unclean hands in postwar policy and territorial reform.
General Garcia received cables from General Miles expressing enthusiastic congratulations and acceptance of cooperation. Garcia replied that the Cuban army under his command can always cooperate under Miles's direction.
The piece discusses unsettled terms for Pacer and mentions Spa Wiet and Cula with Porto Rico the Philippines and the United States as involved. It asserts that the decision over their future should be deliberated by Barit y or affair, and expresses indifference to Spain or the European powers’ concert.
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