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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
7
Congress names WILLIAM CONNELL. Judge F W GUNSTER. Coroner JOHN J ROBERTS. M D Burveyor-COONGE BE STEVENSON among officials connected to an ongoing inquiry. The fragment hints at a legal or investigative context lacking full details.
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A transcriptioned speech outlines Lincoln's pledge to win respect from opponents and supporters, to lead Pennsylvania with integrity, and to fight systemic evils through honest, daily public service. The speaker cites unity beyond party lines and invokes Lincoln's advice on choosing a steady, middle path as citizens vote in November.
Citizens press the select council to move quickly on street improvements to avoid winter hazards and rising costs. Critics decry delays and praise Keller ordinance for comprehensive, timely action while noting correspondent reports of a frost incident near Omaha and public judgment improving.
The piece argues that national concerns dominate the campaign, with Washington's war policies on trial before the U S public. It condemns partisan attacks while noting Democrats have criticized the administration and some politicians exploit wartime suffering for personal or party gain.
The piece surveys reactions to the McKinley administration during wartime and diplomacy, praising unity and warning against political attacks. It cites Omaha remarks praising service members, questions about harming national resolve, and critiques of Roosevelt, Taft era politics, and foreign policy. It notes broader commentary on coal, Prohibition, and imperial holdings in Guam alongside local oddities.
The piece surveys a crowded New York campaign with Tammany power tied to Croker and Van Wyck, Roosevelt poised to enter the fight, and Republicans backing Daly for Supreme Court amid party maneuvering. It notes Roosevelt’s independent stance and Croker’s influence in city and state politics.
A Philadelphia Press summary notes striking temperance gains in the United States. Alcohol consumption per capita declines despite population growth, with beer figures cited and total drink bills falling from peak levels. Legal school instruction, employer demands for abstinence, and railroad safety concerns push reform, as many employers screen out drinkers in a highly competitive economy.
The Virden conflict pits Governor Taft and the Chicago and Virden Coal Company against striking miners. Reports claim the company imported Alabama labor to replace strikers while Taft refused state protection, say critics. The incident unfolds amid tensions over labor, safety, and political response in Illinois.
The governor’s directive to miners to reject foreign labor and the state's nonintervention led to a surge of violence. Officials who tolerate disorder jeopardize public safety, and the resulting unrest mirrors the turmoil seen in Virden.
In a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item a white wife, Mins Lodia Lyons, married to Jef Finivo, a Chevenone Indian, hoped to reform him. He did not change, and she killed herself. A note blamed civilizing efforts as the cause, claiming he drank and trials were useless. The piece argues such marriages fail to reform, white or native, before or after marriage.
Atien Press reports that Coin Harvey, general manager of the National Democratic organization, urges every man who declines to hasten free silver to contribute one dollar per month. He believes workingmen nationwide will eagerly fund the effort, though the prediction may overestimate support.
The October Twentieth Century Astrolover features predictions by Drol. PD. Broughton about October and November danger to Royal Britain health risks for Queen Victoria. Also discussed are Western American railroading progress, opportunities in Asia, Manila and Pacific travel, and a new Musical America weekly journal by John C. Freund.
A dialogue as the prisoner insists on risking jail rather than confessing to stealing a weapon. The attorney argues for a nominal fine and a plea, while the prisoner resists admitting guilt before all.
A Chaotic dialogue excerpt shows a Foreigner and a Native American discussing language learning and differences. The Chicago Tribune frame suggests a feature on linguistic交流 and cultural interactions.
A fragment from the Chicago Record notes a cousin Julia's trip teasing about a passport description. The scanned line mocks a large mouth attribute, illustrating playful satire in early 20th century newspaper humor.
A reflective voting piece praises a candidate named Washington Briar for virtue and greatness, noting the speaker’s surprise and wonder at finding such qualities in the modern political arena. The verse questions fate and contrasts, expressing astonishment at a man deemed exceptionally good.
A vendor advertises 49 cent fabrics and 1.25 broadcloths with sponged finish, claiming over 200 up-to-date pieces and strict quality guarantees. They state no better fabrics exist at 1.50 and tout tailoring suitability for suit creation.
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