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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1898
Page
4
Scranton publishing group announces foreign advertising agent and set post office mailing. Addressed by New York firms, the notice appears in Scranton as a class mail matter on September 12, 1598.
Republican nominations including Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor P Gobin Secr et of Internal Affairs James W Latta and Judges of the Superior Court W W Porter W L Porter Congressmen-at-large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow listed with uncertainty in OCR text.
Congress William Connellim, F. W. Gunster as Coroner John J. Roberts surveyor George Be Stevenson outlined in official notice. Read as public appointment details for local governance and oversight duties.
Senate Twentieth Dist James Vaughan heads the slate with James Farr and John Br in the House Tiret District and N C Mackey in the Third. Fourth District lists John Reynolds. The text outlines district representatives and candidates.
In a speech the future Pennsylvania governor pledges to tow toward the respect of all citizens, fix legislative abuses, and run state affairs independent of party while seeking honest public service. He emphasizes professional leadership for the navy and army rather than political control by nonmilitary figures.
The article argues that public schools remain essential to national character and urges stronger home support for student learning. It notes teachers are capable and school facilities sound, but calls for closer cooperation between teachers and parents to improve citizenship. It also mentions Wanamaker supporters considering fusion against Senator Quay, framed as political revenge.
An editor frames the Geneva assassination of the Empress of Austria as a diabolical crime. The piece cites her sorrowful life, the impact on Crown Prince Rudolph, and the wider threat of anarchist violence to European stability while lamenting attacks on monarchy and her private life.
In a letter echoed by the Olyphiait Gazette, anarchist chaos is blamed for lawlessness and misery. The piece argues Congressman Connell lacks control of the war department and denies running it by pull. It defends Connell’s concern for soldiers and notes the Ninth Regiment’s mustering out due to illness and mortality.
An editorial voices support for the G Company of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers at Camp Meade. It defends continued service until peace is ratified, cites patriotism and duty, warns against premature release, and praises local citizens and the National Letter Carriers’ Association for endorsing civic steadiness.
The Philadelphia Press condemns using past Republican benefits in the present campaign and urges legislative hopefuls to declare for or against Senator Quay. It argues that endorsements of Quay would align with a capable party leader, while opposition ties to a noted malcontent and his anti Quay stance.
The piece argues Senator Quay is the only viable United States senator candidate with no published challenger, while Philadelphia monopolists allegedly fund defamation to block him. It lists a nine-man inquiry committee invited by the president, urging prompt action and public honesty.
The piece surveys Spanish coinage in Porto Rico 1895 style, its bullion value versus dollars, and how Americans must fix payment rates. It weighs likely investment in coffee and sugar, port improvements, and the island’s potential as a tropical supplier versus its need for roads harbors and hotels.
Bayedere and Hill and Connell present ending materials for the seas with a range of desirable numbers in New Fall Silksall exclusive waist patterns now available. The collection emphasizes Bayedere pieces and exclusive waist patters, signaling a refined season's display.
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