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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1898

Page

4

Postal Notice from Scranton in 1598

Entered at the post office at Scranton Pennsylvania as broad-class mail matter. Scranton September 6, 1598.

Scranton

Republican Nominations for State Offices Listed

D Governor William A. Stone, Lieutenant Governor J P S Gobin, Internal Affairs James W Talbot, Judges of Superior Court W W Porter and W D Porter, Congressmen at Large Samuel A Davenport and Galusha A Grow named in the ticket.

William A. Stone J. P Gobin James W. Tala Superior Court W. W. Porter W. D. Porter Samuel A. Davenport Galusha A. Grow

Local Official Names and Roles Listed for Inquiry

The record lists officials including Congress member William Connell Judge F W Gunster Coroner John J Roberts and surveyor George E Stevenson as part of the civic roster. The document reads as a concise roll of appointed positions without additional context or actions noted.

William Connell F. W. Gunster John J. Roberts George E. Stevenson

James Vaughan Scheuer and Mackey Reynolds Named To District Posts

In the Twentieth District selections, James C. Vaughan represents the First District Joun R Farr is listed with the Second, John J. Scheuer Jr. serves the Second District, N. C. Mackey the Third, and John F. Reynolds the Fourth.

Joun R, Farr John J. Scheuer, JR N. C. Mackey John F. Reynolds

Pennsylvania Governor Speech Urges Reform and Unity

The speaker vows to govern for all people of the state and to curb abusive practices in the legislature. He stresses honesty and steady public duty, aiming to win broad support through fair, modest leadership and promises to pursue economic growth in Scranton if a businesslike city government is adopted.

Pennsylvania Scranton

Editorial Opposes Personal Attacks in Gubernatorial Campaign

The Commonwealth defends the New York Voice against a senator Quay libel linking private life to politics. It criticizes Reverend Swallow and Funk for exposing domestic matters and calls for decency in campaigning. It notes Dr Simeon Baldwin as a cousin of Senator Hoar and comments on expansionist views.

the Commonwealth Harrishire Tr. Swallow New York Voice Senator Quay New York World World Quay Isaac K. Funk Bilas C.wallow Ile The American Social Science Aasociation Simeon Fr. Baldwin New Haven Conn George I. Hoar Massachusetts Were George Siimeon

Disarmament Question and European Arms Balance

The article argues the US should seek no immediate role in a czar inspired disarmament congress. It states no European consensus is possible because land and sea power require opposite forces and that major powers like Germany France and England will not disarm while others retain gains and influence, making a fixed ratio unworkable.

United States Delecates Europe Germany France England Russia China India

United States as World Peace Officer and Disarmament Dream

The United States argues it cannot disarm Europe and must not be drawn into a European congress. It cites its unique sphere of influence, humanitarian aims, and readiness to arm to enforce peace, proposing the US as the world’s officer of the peace while criticizing European militarism and reformers who challenge Senator Quay.

Congress Europe United States

Diary of French naval officer on Bruix links Manila to Asia power balance

The diary printed in The Revue de Paris and the New York Sun notes Manila as the key to East Asia as Dewey’s blockade begins. It quotes a Manila resident praising Philippines wealth and location, arguing European sympathy for Spain and global trade routes would favor continued American possession.

Revue de Paris New York Sun Bruix Manila Bay Dewey Prench Spain America Manila Luszen Globe Pacific Europe Extreme East Australia Philippines

Remembering Thomas P. Ryder in the line of duty

The article honors Thomas P. Ryder who died in service, likening his sacrifice to a soldier felled in battle and placing his memory in reverent regard for the community and service he gave.

Thomas P. Ryder

Anglo German alliance reshapes global power balance

The piece predicts a broad Anglo German coalition altering colonial holdings and influence from Africa to Asia. It envisions England pressuring Portugal over Delagoa Bay, Boers merging into a South African confederation, Syria under German protectorate, and the Netherlands possibly joining the German empire.

England Delagoa Bay Portugal Transvaal Republic Ilenceforth Eversted Africa France Russia Abyssinia Taheran Rilwelt Russia Wall Constantinople Vadenlo Germany Syria Anatolia Wilhelmina of Holland Netherlands Indies China Japan United States Middle Kingdom State Department Washington

Open Trade Do or Die Plan Mentioned in Debates

The piece critiques a self reliant approach to safeguarding American commercial interests with a push for open trade into China. It also discusses Governor Black of New York and the push for Roosevelt’s renomination, plus criticism of military red tape and mortality claims tied to Camp Wiley and leadership.

China England Germany Japan Black New York Roosevelt Mack

Lessons Learned on Army Health and Camp Care

The piece argues officers must deeply manage soldier health, camp sanitation, bedding, and food preparation. It cites Camp Thomas and Chickamauga conditions, urges regimental leaders to train in field care, camp policing, and disease prevention to avert fevers, typhoid, and poor readiness.

Thomas Chickamauga Chattanooga Times Atatua Wir Admin India

Shortage of trained officers plagues volunteer army care

The author laments the lack of 1200 to 1400 trained officers for 990000 raw volunteers. Officers learn on the job as staff errors and red tape hinder care for soldiers and force rapid, imperfect reforms. The piece calls for accountability, investigation, and reorganization to fix systemic failures.

Puebla

Views on a Pacific world power strategy in 1900s debate

Truxtun Reale in September Forum discusses strengthening U S efforts to dominate Pacific seas. Argues alliance with England and Japan could bottle up Europe and secure positions from Hawaii to Singapore. Warns against lagging in asserting U S leadership amid competing empires.

England Japan Uncle Sam Truxtun Reale Europe Mediterranean Black Sea Iterlf Praeifle Irian Mong Kong Singapore Far East

Desertion Sparks Martinet Mother Spartan Reproof

A private who left his unit at the end of the war and returned home was captured by his mother. She chased him into the yard and turned him over to the police as a deserter. She declared she would own no son who was a skulker or coward, a remark echoed as a harsh maternal rebuke.

Cuba Java Mayo W. Haseltine Inorth American Review Porto Rico Fin de Slecle Bpartan Eulker

Momentous Election Below War Aims Shape Nation

The New York Sun argues the coming November election will be decisive for the republic. It asserts Congress must complete war gains, harmonize with the president, and unite the nation as sectional lines dissolve. The focus is the war’s political aftermath and national unity.

New York Sun Spain Congress House of Representatives Senate Thia Republic

History remembers Spartan mother and New Haven volunteer

A Rochester Post-Express item recalls the Spartan mother guiding her son with the shield and three cheers. It notes a New Haven incident last week when a young man enlisted and received his mother’s God-speed as he answered the call for volunteers.

New Haven

The Real Trouble in War Preparation

The London Spectator argues the United States misread the toll of campaigns before Santiago and seeks a scapegoat in Mr. Alger. It faults amateur soldiering and shows that war without proper preparation caused misery and muddle in supply and transport.

United States N Ignation Santiago Mr. Alger Carnot America Omtacour Transport

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