This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
4
The piece discusses possible defects in indictments against Senator Quay and urges the public not to let the matter collapse on technicalities while noting the election has ended. It references a foreign advertising agent and a Scranton postal entry from November 25, 1808.
An article reports a new Cuban relief plan by William Ward Howard to replace soup and clothing aid with work programs. It aims to hire Americans to farm, pay market wages, sell crops, and reinvest profits to aid starving Cubans, backed by church and philanthropy support. Contributions are urged via Tribune Printing or Continental Trust Company.
The president plans an order removing from civil service rule protections several offices swept under a blanket order by Cleveland near term end. The move draws a line between technical roles and those with financial responsibility, exempting postmasters and deputy collectors and giving bureau heads more nomination power while civil service exams determine qualifications. Local pension surgeon boards also gain exemption.
The piece argues that appointing custodians of public funds by civil service exam results risks untrustworthy appointees. It contrasts Cleveland and McKinley views on fitness testing and subordinate selection, noting Gordon’s resignation may have avoided impeachment trouble for the next legislature.
Washington Star interview quotes President Ingalls urging wider citizen ownership of railways, reform of mortgage debentures to avoid foreclosures, open rates, fair treatment of passengers and workers, and rapid expansion with branch lines. He predicts electric locomotion, faster trains, cheaper service, and a 40 percent increase in mileage to 257000 miles. Old Joe Wheeler supports expansion to reach world markets and national risk.
The piece analyzes immigration policy debates, urging a liberal view of movement between nations. It notes Congressman Canton shifting from expansion to representing constituents, Roosevelt’s military governance stance, Platt’s hints toward Depew, and New York’s harmony program, weighing Spain’s offer against inaction.
Ajacchus notes a Nov 2 horoscope with playful references to governance and local Crawford county rules. The column riffs on election expectations, family names, and social manners while lampooning the mismatch between advice and action.
The column discusses Anglo Saxon dominance in population and territory comparisons with Slav and German groups, urging calm and education among colored people. It cites economist and social data on occupations and incomes, and notes freight costs in the United States vs Europe, concluding with a note on general uplift through education and property.
A chaotic collection of paragraphs covers a novelist inspired by real events, Cuban graft claims, Hawaiian sugar production, Dawson City prices, and U S consumption theories. It blends literary criticism with speculative reports, citing Havana officials, irrigation, labor, and weather, with no coherent single narrative.
The essay argues that historic territorial acquisitions from Louisiana to Alaska faced public caution but ultimately strengthened the republic. It credits expansion with advancing civilization and prosperity, noting the Louisiana Purchase, Texas, Mexican lands, and Alaska as pivotal steps. It asserts Spainish Pacific questions demand renewed vigilance and asserts Anglo-Saxon progress as guiding policy.
A garment room advertises winter outfits asserting strong value in jackets and capes. The copy emphasizes exclusivity and originality, inviting readers to test the money saving fact in store.
Senator Quay rode a wave of slander to help the Republican state ticket win by over 16,000 votes. The piece predicts his renomination and re election on the first ballot as voters endorse the campaign outcome.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.