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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune published daily notices from 1898 with advertising agent and post office interment details. Interred at Taf Post Office at Scranton PA. Classified as mail matter. September 13, 1898.
A historical slate lists Governor William A. Stone and Lt Governor J B P 8 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 Galubha A Grow among others.
Congress William Connell is listed alongside Judge F W Guneter and Coroner Josn J Roberts M D Burveyor George Fe 8tle Venson, detailing a roster of municipal roles and their officials in a historical record.
The list outlines Senate Twentieth District candidate J James Vaughan and House districts with Mist District John Farr Fourth District Joan Reynolds and N C Mack among others. John Jae Ubr and John Farr appear as representatives in various districts.
A political message pledges to reform state government, favor the people over factions, and pursue investigations to curb waste. The speaker promises honest public service and alignment with the anti-Quay Republican wing, noting support would not harm Colonel Stone or the party.
The article profiles Maximo Jiames a 74 year old Cuban figure urging unity to rebuild the economy after war He backs a loan plan to fund public works and restore prosperity while avoiding public subscriptions and promising to repay if possible The piece cites an interview with Gomes in Diario de la Marina and notes his call for collaboration across factions
The passage portrays Gomes as a paragon of honor amid Cuban conflict and describes his position as anomalous with no clear American or Spanish backing. It notes the need for economic reform in Cuba, future government action, and anticipates Colonel Bryan’s garrison duty as a test of motives.
The Harrisburg organ of the Swallow movement defends free criticism of public figures while condemning private slander. John Wanamaker opposes personalities entering political debate in Pennsylvania. The piece warns of a slide toward defamation and the risk to honest candidates, citing Dr. Swallow and Senator Quay. It also notes a Literary Digest survey on the Philippines and Roosevelt’s letter controversy.
A jumble of notes recalls J R Hier the cowboy evangelist and his wife in New York City amid critical chatter. It questions Chicago school leadership, claims of mutiny at Camp Meade, and critiques Pennsylvania politics with satirical venom.
The article notes Colonel Roosevelt will not accept an Independent nomination to avoid undermining the regular Republican organization. It comments on temperance protests at ship christenings, Camp Meade shakeup, Aguinaldo, Governor Black’s fate, and public sentiment preferring Roosevelt. It ends with references to European politics and ongoing agricultural fairs.
A child born on this day will notice many hereabouts long for the opening of the steam heat season. The crash sult is heard no more in good society. Probably many girls who bent over wishtubs yesterday were thankful rules did not force him to play golf. Amaccus Advice. It is Impossible to run the army to please everybody but Company G ought to be given a chance.
A Philadelphia correspondent complains his son, just mustered out of the volunteer army, faced loss of his former job after being refused reemployment despite prior assurances. The letter argues many veterans will seek work and urges employers to return or fairly accommodate positions whenever possible after the war.
The readable lines discuss government matters in a broad sense, mentioning local and county affairs, distant territories, and war or peace. It notes readers’ interest in Republican Pennsylvania and the general readiness of people for political events or governance topics.
The editorial argues for a presidential inquiry into the U S military failures in the recent war. It says personnel shifts matter less than fixing the system and highlights shortages in equipment, transport, logistics, and medical and staff operations. It warns that future wars will repeat these faults unless reforms are pursued.
The Philadelphia Press lauds the Anglo Egyptian army staff as faultless in service on the Nile while criticizing England's separate departments for missteps. It contrasts Kitchener's centralized staff with England and asks when the United States will adopt a similar reform.
The piece lauds English military and naval exploits across distant theaters. It celebrates Gordon and the Nile operations, praises Egyptian expedition efficiency, and notes railway sunboats and camel transport. It compares Allied efforts to successes in Cuba and the Balkans, urging cross cultural admiration.
The catalog lists Black and Colored fabrics as season end materials and introduces desirable New Fall Silksall exclusive waist patterns. Readers are offered a selection largely represented in the current assortment.
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