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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows an insertion announcing the Tabane Publishing Company with foreign advertising agent and a Scranton post office entry date of September 21, 1808. The readable items imply a newspaper advertising notice or printer’s address, including New York and Scranton locations.
Governor William A Stone and Lieutenant Governor J P Guals head a slate of state officers. Secretary James Latta and Internal Affairs figures named. Superior Court judges W W Porter and W D Porter noted, with at large congressmen Davenport and Grow among listed candidates.
Congress lists William Connell Evawen W Dunster Governor John J Roberts M Surveyor George Stevenhon in a brief joint session record noting appointments and roles.
The document lists Senate and house districts with candidate names including James C. Vaughan Joan R. Farr John Scheller Jr N C Macivery and John F Keynolds across districts two four and more. The text outlines district assignments and official titles for election context.
A candidate lays out goals to restore trust, curb legislative abuses, and end costly investigations. He emphasizes serving all Pennsylvanians beyond party lines and vows to use power to fix evils and discharge public duty with God's help. He notes Alger’s resignation status as context.
The piece argues against premature US possession of Cuba and for aiding Cubans in self governance. It questions press bias and warns against betraying democratic ideals, noting a future scenario where Cuba joins under the American system. It mentions Agui noldo's ties with British correspondents.
Secretary Long backs a bill to end number jumping in naval promotions and create medals in gold silver and bronze with permanent pay increases. The retroactive measure would let the president award medals for gallantry and adjust pay, seeking broad public support for Navy reforms.
The piece argues for generous naval pay to attract capable officers and reward service, praising the Navy's heroism from humble to admiral ranks. It urges parity with foreign salaries and criticizes petty favoritism in promotions, citing Dewey and other famed figures as examples. It closes by noting a Democratic keynote at Danville, Va. was dismissed as mere noise.
An appeal praises Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Philadelphia for taking in hundreds of invalided soldiers including Thirteenth members. Nurses and doctors, aided by private funds, care for feverish typhoid victims, demanding constant vigil and replenished nurses' corps. Citizens urged to contribute to sustain this war relief effort.
The piece argues the Dreyfus affair shows the Anglo-Saxon demand for retrial and open evidence against a French military cover up, while French officials cling to military honor. It notes forged evidence and a secret trial, and questions whether public access would avert war or expose errors in tribunals. Concerns over expediency overshadow clear justice.
The passage discusses national honor in France, municipal repair practices, private bids vs. political appointees, Wanamaker’s political prospects, and the suggestion to move mayoral elections from politics. It also questions Pearl Philippine policy knowledge of consuls and mockingly notes army officers lacking native experience.
Treasury statistics show mineral oil exports rising to record levels in a year marked by falling prices. The 1897 production reached 2.59 billion gallons with exports surpassing previous records, delivering over a million dollars weekly in foreign sales and adding about a billion dollars to the nation's export earnings over twenty years.
The New York Sun argues that the rapid American campaign in Cuba and Puerto Rico, despite some mistakes, saved life and achieved a brilliant victory. It cites General Miles, Shafter, and Cervera, noting disease risk, haste, and the swift collapse of Spanish resistance as key factors in a historic military success.
The Timor Herald notes twelve American built locomotives shipped to Ching for northern railways and highlights rising demand for U S railway supplies. It reports on German labor insurance, US export growth, and Philippine trade balances, with a note on Swiss papyristite as a new building material promising heat and sound insulation and floor durability.
An elegant glove for service and durability priced at $1.00.
The advertisement lists various items including a glove fitting model and Warner's 68, plus a promise of rust resistance. It notes a full line of popular priced goods and a special fall opening sale extending over the next ten days.
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