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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1898
Page
4
A printed notice comments on the Scranton mayoral race suggesting a candidate may be a marionette controlled by unseen forces or a figure acting in self interest to exploit municipal power. It criticizes corruption robbery and prostitution of public power and warns against factional division.
The piece critiques party leaders and primary rules, warning of factional strife and potential defections. It argues for a strong ticket to prevent party downfall and questions the value of current administration choices amid alleged frauds and loyalty pledges.
Ex mayor Charles A Schieren of Brooklyn unveils a plan under the Central Cuban Relief Committee to aid starving Cuban victims as US forces take control. The effort funds farms in Cuba and provides tools seeds and land to enable self help and long term recovery.
Fragmentary archaic prose discusses commerce laws and national ambitions. It references England's fleets, Russia's anxiety, American interests, Kaiser Wilhelm, and European chessboard dynamics in a speculative, incoherent tone. The text lacks a clear event or identifiable figures.
The article discusses potential expansion of the United States Military Academy at West Point to train more officers. It argues Congress could authorize a larger cadet corps and advocates opening additional West Point style academies to ensure a ready pool of trained officers for future war. The piece also references political pressure over elections and southern representation.
Wealthy mine owner and editor John Brizhon Wilker corridors to spur a new Democratic opposition in New York City challenging Tammany Hall boss Richard Croker. Walker announces daily talks at Madison Square to promote an honest judiciary and universal educational rights as a path to reform.
A reader letter discusses American protection of the poor, cooperation with Republicans, and Spain's ambitions with Madrid. It questions Dewey's Manila actions, proposes sympathy for Spain, and calls for Thanksgiving plans and Cuba policy as negotiations in Paris falter.
The text describes a curio cargo of 100 canary birds and 1000 olden items shipped to merchants, with references to German origins and New York firms. It discusses American industrial growth, proposals for colonial competition, and trade shows with plates and exhibits. It notes strategic plans involving colonies and sugar cane production, reflecting imperial ambitions and economic drivers of the period.
A Washington Star report defends Cuban insurgents led by General Garcia alleging charges of theft and cruelty were debunked by U S and Spanish sources. It asserts the rebels fought bravely, aided wounded sailors, and cooperated with American forces after the siege, contradicting sensational claims of savagery.
Reading notes describe a flower clock crafted from blooms on John Rorketeler’s grounds in Tarrytown with petals opening at specific hours. The piece also includes letters to the Westington Post about military service, uniform requests, and wartime duties, plus New York telegraphic dispatches from the German Cloyd line arrival.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the debate over succession to Murphy with Chauncey M. Depew favored as the likely Senate candidate. It cites his charm, machine support, and wit as assets while acknowledging rivals like Choate Root and Stewart to be considered.
No GB BAZAAR advertises a winter garment sale with a garment room display promising truth testing of savings. The copy emphasizes exclusiveness and originality in jackets and capes as a compelling money saving demonstration.
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