Scranton Letter Attacks Next Congress Speaker Choice
A March 6 letter from Scranton condemns any candidate for speaker who would leverage their role to advance a broad interoceanic ship policy, arguing against using the office for such aims.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1899
Page
4
Fifty-fifth Congress Earned Nation's Gratitude for War Effort
The text lauds the Fifty-fifth Congress for hard work during wartime and mentions unity despite divisions. It notes Presidentially guided plans for postwar economy, Nicaragua canal concerns, and anticipated Republican strength in next sessions while praising General Gomes and Cuban actions as evidence of disciplined allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitty-itth
Sieevelind
Pullin
Nicaragua
Teller
Victorhouse
Pearr
Congress
Translation of a Spanish critique on national strength
The Living Age reprints a translated Spain review by RE Gaines de Taquend arguing Spain’s decline stems from misreading its history and lagging in modern changes. It contrasts Spain’s arts and arms with outdated ideals, warns against remaining behind rivals, and notes renewed focus needed on internal resources and practical values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Iberian Peninsula
RE. Gaines de Taquend
Bedituke
Syuin
Senny Baquero
North American
Spanish Reformers View War Aftermath and Economic Revival
The text cites the Agricultural Cámara of Aragon urging Spain to shift from war rhetoric to practical economy. It condemns destruction in Sierra Morena, calls for industrial growth, farming, and education to compete economically. It praises a minority advocating public metrics and safer elections, including random recounts to curb fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Aragon
Qivede vAranda
Sierra Morena
Senor Bequero
The Man Who Can and Wood's Cuban Reforms Compared
The piece contrasts two articles on General Leonard Wood and his Cuban program in Santiago province. It cites Henry Harrison Lewis in McClure’s and George Kennan in Outlook, noting their shared view that Wood’s team achieved historic gains despite early hardship. It highlights improvements: cleaner streets, toned markets, new boulevards, and better sanitation, alongside the dramatic hardships endured at the outset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Leonard Wodd
Santiago
Cuba
Mll Stary
Wood
Henry Harrison Lewis
McClure
George Kennan
Inetweek
Kennan
Red Crees
Lewis
Sears
Mr. Kennan
New York
Gevat Conteal
Matlin Street
Washington
Calle de Ln Maringa
Eurumadus
Caney
San Juan Hill
Morro Castle
Proctor
Great Britain
Germany
France
Sternberg
Decttive Hy Ie
Sternberd
Grant Wan
Grant
John Hockefeller
Mirwehol
W. EL Curtis
Chieigh Record
Regeneration in Santiago Under American Leadership
The city shows rapid modernization under General Wood with improved police, markets, and schools. Officials note corruption declines, while tensions with General Brooke over authority threaten reforms and public service efficiency. Other items praise or critique U S policy, governance, and anti corruption efforts.
Army reform calls and wartime promotions debate
A column argues for modernizing army leadership and business methods amid promotion by seniority, criticizing Sternberg and governance. It cites European practice, notes concerns over the Quay trial, and mentions Edison Jr claiming a steel process. The piece includes varied items on espionage, finance, and a mountaineer romance.
Trade's Magic Growth in American Manufacturing
W J Curtis in Chicago Record notes a surge in domestic manufacture exports reaching nearly $100,000 ahead of prior records. Over seven months ending Feb 4 exports averaged 21,000 a day, with home demand rising and imports down. Despite population growth, exports climb while imports lag, showing manufacturers gaining faster than other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Curtis
Chicago
Ilewest
Ita
Tesh
Ruddy Kip Poem Echoes Chicago Record Verse
The Chicago Record prints a rhythmic讶 tribute to Ruddy Kip, praising stubborn resolve and a winning fight. The verse describes Kip as shaping earth and toil into merit, referencing Mandalay and idols, with a dramatic tone about death near the door and shelter offered.
Jealousy and plain girls in the Somerville Journal
A terse item notes social vanity and plainness among girls in a Somerville Journal excerpt. It contrasts the idea of jealousy with comments on Alice and Ethel as plainly spoken by observers, reflecting local attitudes toward appearance and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fa
Ethel
Bhee
Somerville Journal
Finleys Shirt Waists Advance Styles On Exhibition 1899
Our advance styles are here and on exhibition and deserve attention. Never has our fine collection appeared so fine as we show for the season 1899. The message highlights shirt waists carried by Finley’s and invites shoppers to view the new selection.
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