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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
4
Foreign advertising officer New York O Lew 150 Nawau H mA VABRUAND enters Scranton post office record as a D class matter dated October 3, 1558.
Governor William A. Stone and running mates J. P. Gobin, James W. Tya Jungen, W. W. Porter, Samuel A. Davenport, Galusha A. Grow named in the Republican nominations list presented in the report.
Congress William Connell and Judge F W Gunster named to positions. Coroner John J Roberts M D, Surveyor George bk Stevenson also listed in the roster.
The roster shows James C. Vaughan in the First District John Br. Fart in the Second District John Scheuer Jr in the Third District N C Mackey in the Fourth District and Joan F. Kynolds as a candidate.
The excerpt argues a political bid by Roosevelt as a reform governor, promising to curb unnecessary investigations, end party bias, and discharge public duty honestly. It notes his role as the originator of Dewey's Manila mission as part of his broader political leverage.
The author argues that hospitals widely opened their doors to army patients without pay, noting many lack state aid yet provide relief. Government funding is needed, as in the Civil War, while red tape delays recognition. The Medico Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia is praised for public generosity amid Cuba Spain protocol curiosities.
The city increasingly hosts high level musical culture with strong German and Welsh roots. A Conservatory of Music and skilled performers position Scranton for notable refinement in the arts, inviting the original Roosevelt man to step forward and receive a souvenir.
The article recalls titles given to public figures and the origins of honor labels. It mentions Winnie Davie as daughter of the Confederacy and cites historical figures such as Jefferson Davis, General J. B. Gordon, Washington, James G. Blaine, and Ulysses Grant, noting how names and titles were bestowed in ceremonial moments.
The piece honors a woman whose life and deeds are celebrated by her peers. It rejects gender bias in titles and praises those who value saving lives over quarrels about honor. It urges all to join the Camp Meade excursion on Saturday to meet friends and show the true camp conditions.
The piece argues New York Democrats avoid bold platforms and rely on local issues and figureheads at the Syracuse convention. It laments weak candidates and a defensive, apologetic campaign, suggesting a looming defeat and urging more vigorous, progressive leadership. It references Aguinaldo and a Filipinos’ mugwump move to mirror Western civil rules.
A critical view of the League of American Wheelmen argues its rigid policing and blacklists harm bicycle racing. Rival groups form leaning toward rider support as public sympathy grows for cyclists over oppressive bans. The piece also notes ongoing tensions in other news including Camp Wikoff, Dreyfus case furniture seizures, and war-related supply concerns.
The piece laments raging forest fires across Western States and the loss of vast timber tracts and residences. It calls for a method to cope with fires before woodland patches are wiped out, urging urgent action for future generations.
The New York Tribune reports the health board struggles to curb soft coal use, citing widespread, often covert burning citywide. It highlights offenders on land and water, calls for decisive action mirroring Lord Palmerston’s spirit, and urges a citywide shift to smoke reduction measures.
A collage of local notes from Scranton covering October events. Mentions police, regiments, weather, costumes, civic topics, theater, busines s openings, hotel construction, elections, and streetcar plans. Includes oddities like bets, hat quarrels, and a hill of miscellaneous city happenings.
The Philadelphia Press reports that Paris Peace Commission terms will hide a commercial base with hinterland to support administration. It argues for control beyond a mere coaling station, citing Hong Kong as a model and urging Luzon as the primary field for trade, with limited Spanish sovereignty elsewhere. The Sulu subsidy and Mindoro’s tiny population are noted.
W E Curtis recalls Judge Day sharing a Canton recollection between postings as secretary of state and peace commission chair. He recounts the White House moment when the peace protocol was signed and a later memory of M Cambon meeting President McKinley decades earlier in Canton.
A quirky verse depicts factions arguing about the cheese's origin. The Orthodox claim it comes from the air while the Heretics insist it sprang from the platter. The lively debate continues with odd spirits present and no cow in sight.
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