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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary political address from Nanton dated September 11 1899. Mentions governor candidates James W. Porter Robert Roberts and George Stevenson. Critiques political tricks by street corner campaigners and urges an honest moderate approach to public service.
The article endorses Governor Hastings plan to raise regular troops to the legal limit and furlough volunteers for three months while peace talks proceed. It argues volunteers should be released to ease family concerns and camp sickness fears, and to shift war burdens to the regular army during reconstruction. It also notes the torpedo boat Holland patrolling near the late McGinty.
A Harrisburg organ labels The Tribune a HUMBUG for endorsing private scandal as political tool. The writer accuses reformers of hypocrisy and vindictiveness when criticized they retaliate with vituperation. The piece vows to endure accusations until a better alternative appears.
The text attacks the right to wage private scandal in politics, warns of rampant vulgarity if restraints fade, and targets Rev Dr Silas C Swallow. It also recounts claims about ammunition shipments prior to the Spanish American War and praises MacKinley, urging a November vote.
City solicitor warns Scranton can increase bonded indebtness by 68000 without a vote to improve asphalted streets. Four plans compete: 70000 resurfacing three miles, competitive bidding for repairs, city repair plant, or granite improved central avenues. Fourth option deemed impractical. others debated amid tax burden concerns. Dr Andrews proposes warm lunch for pupils to model self sufficient dining.
Officers say low illness rate among 670 Marines at Santiago was due to predeparture precautions. Marines arrived with tents and flooring for shelters and had trained crews, while canvas uniforms were issued en route.
The piece discusses sanitary practices for troops abroad, including diet and tent ventilation, then shifts to Cold War era style commentary on a China rail concession to an American company led by ex Senator Brice. It notes the Canton to Hankow line serving 200 million people and argues for Pacific bases to protect expanding trade.
Ajacchus the Tribune astrologer forecasts a curious Saturday with warnings for a child’s appetite and mood, notes on eloquence and misdirected gallantry, and suggests wives should not interrupt a husband’s wartime explanations. The piece hints at political factions and domestic tensions amid a playful yet skeptical tone.
An editor argues that naval success stems from expert professional direction and politics free leadership. The piece calls for army reform with a civilian staff free of political interference and for merit examinations to replace partisan appointments, urging public support for governance based on military principles.
The Tribune notes Henry Howard Bet dleman and J. Zangwill visiting America with potential lectures. It highlights Mary E Wilkins and Kate Douglass Wiggins works, Conan Doyle poetry, and war fiction by Davis and Crane. It also mentions AL BL Prost and W G Van Sutven planning The Colfer Alphabet, Anthony Hope's The Adventures Of Lady Vreula at the Lyceum, and Sothern with Harned in leading roles.
In Black and Colors for early Fall wear is brought forward for inspection. The line duplicates nothing in Exclusive Patterns, offering many choice items now before they sell out. Bayedere and other effects lead the season with New Fall Silksall and exclusive waist patterns newly opened.
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