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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1898
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text from Scranton shows garbled lines about Pennsylvania democracy plates and a torn Morin item, suggesting unstable political discourse. The readable snippet hints at editorial disarray and misprinted content on the page.
Report notes a small doubt about William A. Stone’s election and the Republican state ticket achieving only a slender plurality. Kin’s oath, Philadelphia and Dauphin County impact, with three jadeochip dovideas stirring dissension aided by national Republicans. Incumbent margin suggested as modest. Garman praised his cautious estimates.
The first state of the union draws unprecedented attention as Theodore Floogevelt’s election signals a win for honest, moral governance. The piece urges that the New York result reflects a broader triumph of integrity over corruption and vows continued vigilance against lax electoral practices.
The war investigating commission gathered valuable information and offers practical legislative suggestions. Hearings rejected sensational claims of neglect, instead showing that most officials did their best under improvised wartime conditions. It argues for laws to prevent future failures and notes Cuba policy ideas favoring a six year president term with direct election.
An excerpt argues for strong executive control to keep the legislature informed and a mechanism for dissolution and fresh elections when Parliament deadlocks. It suggests a system operating through the night, praising citizen intelligence and self-control, while lamenting long-standing national burdens and calling for a benevolent deeper leadership.
The article warns that after the current congress expires, a new session will convene to tackle postwar provisions. It notes potential ratification of the peace treaty and Hawaii government laws, plus decisions on Puerto Rico Guam the Philippines Cuba occupancy and military reorganization. It predicts a demanding, detailed, unprecedentedly exacting Fifty Sixth Congress.
The Washington Star urges Republicans and Democrats to offer practical alternatives to the administration’s Philippine stance. It argues for concrete proposals rather than mere warnings and notes the Philippines are in American control with options: retain, parcel out, or return to Spain. Dowey’s stance is cited as resisting celebrity status.
A Chicago Herald correspondent from Havane describes Cuba's rail system with 1259 miles of track and three jet-plans couches. He notes deteriorating second and third class coaches unfit for U S conditions, eighty five freight cars, and a line running through populous districts of the country. The one-way fare is not specified in the excerpt.
The article discusses Cuban rail tariffs, noting a seven dollar and forty cent per passenger charge for long distances, a twenty two dollar freight tariff, and multiple government taxes collected separately by private railroads. It argues for a modern Cuban transportation system under stable governance and outlines American investment potential, while mentioning the Christobal Colon and the Carter case with presidential clemency.
The Daily Horoscope by Ajaccus cites odd local items and rumors including a question about Willam Connell, references to Maria and the Marly Teresa, and playful stabs at politics. The column hints at weather jokes and a Kingston governor, with scattered geographic and personal names.
Fragmented OCR reads like a historic geopolitical rumination on imperial powers. It references Russia England China and the expanding spheres of influence, with aims toward Asia and a looming global balance of power.
The writer argues fifty years ahead Europe may be republic and Britain’s imperial reach shifts in Asia. They predict Anglo Saxon or Marcevity influence in Asia and note United States rising power. Philippines fate could decide how America views Anglo or Russian influence, with liberty and progress as the hoped outcome.
The Philadelphia Ledger surveys varying divorce statutes across states and nations, noting how lax or divergent rules undermine stable marriage, affect succession and property rights, and raise questions about federal versus state regulation. It cites historical attempts for uniformity and the need for coherent, nationwide standards.
The Bazaar department showcases embroidery and knitting silks cottons linens tassels fringes ribbons yarns and related items. Competent staff attend to detail and seek new offerings as fancy work is prepared for Christmas souvenirs.
The writer argues renewed war with Spain is unlikely given European dynamics, but if it occurs the United States is prepared. Troops are ready for Cuba occupation with First to Seventh Corps, transports poised, and Pacific and Atlantic fleets shifting to support operations. Plans include landing on Spanish shores and pressuring Manila while maintaining naval strength.
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