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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Pennsylvania post office records show an entry for a foreign advertising agent, Varkeland of 150 Nassau Street New York, with an official notation dated October 6, 1598, in a marginal postal matter.
The slate lists Governor William A. Stone and Lieutenant Governor J P Gobin with internal affairs secretary James W Latta and Superior Court Judge W W Porter. It also names Congressmen at large Samuel A Davenport and Galusha A Grow.
Congress appoints William Connell as a key figure with F. W. Ol Nbter as judge and John J. Roberts as coroner. M. J. Surveyor George KK. Stevenson listed among assigned city offices.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists district and candidate names including Vaughan in the Senate Twentieth District, Joun Br and Farr in the House First District, Joan Scheer Jr, N.4 Mackey in Third District, and Reynolds in Fourth District. The text is garbled with missing context and lacks clear event details.
A Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate vows to unify the people over party lines and curb state expenses. He pledges honest, modest public service and condemns corruption while urging prominent citizens backing the Quay prosecution to reveal themselves.
The piece argues broad backing for Matthew S. Quig against alleged persecution, noting praise from bankers and business leaders nationwide and across the continent. It states there is no criminal intent in the questioned transactions and calls for firm protest rather than apology. It also references Spatin’s stance on the Philippines and Cuban debt.
The piece argues for teaching Spanish in public schools, noting its practical value for American business, trade with Latin America, and the employment market. It cites Cuban influx, regiments lacking interpreters, and growing Central and South American commerce as reasons to emphasize Spanish now.
The piece argues frontier regions will need Spanish speaking prospector clerks and workers across many trades as growth continues. It criticizes The Commonwealth and notes The Tribune prints less on current affairs, claiming readers lose interest when sensational stories dominate.
The Scevanton Times brands the tombstone circular distribution among soldiers at Camp Meade as a contemptible scheme and argues Republicans are unlikely to be behind it while noting the Times mischaracterizes Democrats and Prohibitionists alike and questions who would profit from it. The piece defends the brave lawman poised to become Pennsylvania’s next governor and condemns anonymous attacks.
A future benefit noted from the German emperor's pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a rural supervisor gaining first access to road work in the region dating to the Christian era.
The Wilkes-Barre Times voices strong opinion on Col. W. A. Stone as governor, praising his independence and integrity and dismissing claims he is Quay’s man. It contrasts his record with opposition claims and cites his Congress years and battle service. The piece also notes Spanish delays in peace terms affecting Cuba and reports on Cuban conditions as described by the Junta.
The remark claims Agoncillo pushed for terms at Washington, asserting he achieved all he sought. The remark portrays his stance as evidence he did not crave broader aims, suggesting a transactional view of the negotiation.
United States Consul McCook reports grim Klondike conditions in Dawson City as 20,000 shift through town, with sky high prices, idle labor, and warnings to carry provisions for winter. Other items criticize Quay era actions against Haywood, cheer Archbald’s new editor, and note satirical takes on Dewey and Hobson in the broader news roundup.
The article discusses a proposed new cabinet office for the United States titled colonial secretary, modeled after Britain, to oversee colonial dependencies including the Philippines and Puerto Rico. It notes potential merging with commerce but likely keeping departments separate, and mentions the Virgin Islands and Saint Thomas aspects in relation to Denmark. The piece ties these policy shifts to the end of the war and U S territorial reach in the Caribbean and Pacific.
An 19th century narrative describes Dry Docking capabilities, St Thomas castle and pirate Pie Beat legends, and the bay rum industry. It notes Porto Rico transfer to the United States, and analyzes US trade prospects in China with consular reports on Russian and Japanese competition, petroleum, and Chinese payment disputes.
Gunton's Magazine praises Theodore Roosevelt for leading his regiment under heavy fire at Santiago and credits his leadership with saving others from panic. The piece highlights his modesty, sharp judgment, and the warning to fellow soldiers not to boast of heroism after combat.
Readable sale list of children's ribbed vests pants and outfits in multiple sizes with bulk pricing. Includes women's and men's fleece and wool garments such as shirts drawers socks and combination suits offered at reduced rates with emphasis on heavy weight and good quality. Local shop promotes low prices on 25 to 50 cent items and up to 1.00 dollar for select wool pieces.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports that generals Wheeler Fitzhugh Lee Boynton and Greene testified before the war investigation committee. The accounts in popular journals are questioned as some stories appear fake or greatly exaggerated.
The Buffalo Express reports that Pillagers believed their reservation would be taken without compensation. Congreve struck out a payment to Indians in the appropriation bill, reinforcing the old refrain that the white man is the confessor. White volunteers in Minnesota reportedly moodily threaten action against the Indians if given the chance.
A playful note urging voters to shake the old plum tree in November to support the Republican cause. The verse frames the party as caretakers of the tree and prompts political participation.
A fragmentary note on the author George Gissing and his works The Town Traveller and The Whiteest dramatic alory of Keoman Empire Domita.
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