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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
5
New York OMoe 189 A RARCA named as role agent for foreign advertising. Entry recorded at Scranton PA for second class mail matter.
The list shows Governor William A. Stone and Lieutenant Governor J P Gobin as Republican nominees. It names James W. Suator of Internal Affairs, W. W. Por Porter as Superior Court judge, and Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow as congressional candidates.
Congress William Connell and Judge F W Gunster hold key positions while Coroner Joan J Roberts and Surveyor George B Stevenson are listed in local government roles.
The text lists Senate Twentieth District James C. Vaughan and House districts with representatives John R. Farr John Scheler Jr N. C. Mackey Joan F. Reynolds. It notes district assignments in a political roster. The passage provides names and district mapping without further context or outcomes.
The speaker vows to govern for all Pennsylvanians and curb abusive legislative practices. He promises honesty and modest public service, correcting unnecessary investigations and waste. He cautions against bond ordinance popularity stunts, urging steady duty with God’s help.
As public patience grows, scrutiny shifts from Alger to camp commanders and subordinates who failed to report facts. Congress ignored calls for annual encampments. rapid mobilization stretched 25 000 regulars to tenfold, 10 000 miles across San Juan to Manila, revealing systemic misjudgments and duty gaps.
The author argues faults lie with Congress and the public, not McKinley or Alger, citing failure to pass Hull's army build up bill, delays in reorganization, and flawed mobilization. It credits officers, notes disease at training camps, and praises the army despite blunders, highlighting Garcia's Baltimore status in the Cuban crisis.
An agricultural department investigation analyzes street refuse from many cities to assess plant food value and soil improvement potential. Findings show asphalt derived samples offer higher value, estimates place U S annual collection at 3,000,000 tons worth up to 4 million dollars if half is reclaimed.
The text extols a political general and hints at a potential Pennsylvania senate seat. It notes North German Lloyd lines will switch eight new and existing ships to anthracite coal to curb fumes. It comments on General Wood’s restraint, the Cuban insurgent, and critiques varying public figures and ongoing investigations.
Treasury figures show July exports of manufactures hit record highs, doubling in share of total exports since 1888 and exceeding all prior months. Copper, cotton goods, iron and steel, and sewing machines drive gains with Britain, France, Argentina, and other markets expanding purchases.
The piece portrays Wanamaker’s shift from backing the Quay machine to opposing it after his own political ambitions were affected. It notes his 1888 campaign fund, his appointment as postmaster general, and his later denouncement of the Quay legacy as he seeks vengeance and reform.
A roundup of upcoming works and features from Appleton's in October, including Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler's Isabel Carnaby, Maarten Maartens new novel Her Memory, and Max Weber's or Mark Twain contributions. Also notes on Self Culture price cut, Dinners and Diners, Century pieces, and Harper's October features with maps and illustrated articles.
The catalog advertises a complete line of new fall colors in dress goods including grey and beige street wear shades and La Mare in green, army blue and red. A special English Pique Walking Gloves line offers an elegant durable glove for service at 1.00 dollars.
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