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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from the Scranton Tribune addressing distribution and mailing details. It notes the newspaper's New York office at 140 Nassau Street and indicates standard periodical mail handling and territorial entrustments.
Governor William A. Stone and slate of state executives listed with constitutional officers and district officials. Names include Lieutenant Governor J P B Gobin James W Latta Superior Court judges W W Porter W D Porter Congressmen at Large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow.
Congress William Connela and Judge F W Gunster lead a slate with Coroner John J Roberts M D Surveyor George EH Stevenson among listed officials in the era's administrative roster.
The notice lists Senate Twentieth District James U C Vaughan. House First District John R Farr. Beyond District Jon Suhner Jr. Third District N Y. Fourth District John B Reynolds.
A prospective Pennsylvania governor pledges to govern for all the people not the parties. He condemns costly investigations and vows to root out abuses while stressing honesty and daily public service. He also parries a charge against Senator Quay, noting opponents and Wanamaker’s stance.
The Harrisburg Commonwealth disclaims responsibility for salacious campaign material linked to Dr. Swallow and his party. It argues a negative denial by a subordinate is insufficient and contends Swallow bears responsibility as party representative for endorsing the tactics used to influence his gubernatorial bid.
A Philadelphia Press political note stresses the need for careful attention and hard work to elect congressmen in Pennsylvania’s close districts. It praises Charles Emory Smith as a brilliant administrator and warns Merrish’s new entrants will not ease the task.
The document accuses Gomes of fomenting party rebellion and backing a fusion of Independents, Prohibitionists, and Democrats against the Republican nominees. It states Gomes issued orders placing Cubans under his command for potential disbandment or garrison duty alongside American troops.
A discussion on charges and the burden of proof in a public dispute between Dr. Swallow and Col. Roosevelt surfaces. The exchange centers on alleged crimes, knowledge of crimes, and calls for indictments, with references to constitutional law and the duties of public figures. Roosevelt’s independence and stance against anti Republican alignment are noted.
The bid to block the Rough Riders colonel from the New York gubernatorial race on a technicality shows sharp shortsightedness. If it wins Roosevelt grows more popular and dangerous. if it fails, the authors face crushing recoil. The author believes the effort is likely to fail.
The Engineering News assesses army camp typhoid prevalence as a system failure needing better nurse and physician action to disinfect discharges. It blames lack of trained officers for sanitary lapses and warns of disease spread from untreated patients. It also notes the Post Office testing four mail collection devices, led by Postal Improvement Company boxes, to aid at home deliveries.
The piece contrasts Wenamaker’s pledge to back the GOP candidate for governor with Wanamaker’s stated unity for the party. It notes General Garcia’s dignified appeals to Cubans after the war and hints at inviting him to Chicago for peace jubiles. It also criticizes Quartermaster Lee for water boiling and hospital tent issues at Camp Thomas.
A historical political speech extols the Republican party as naturally prepared to lead during crises. It praises wartime leadership, criticizes Democratic platforms, and underscores enduring national unity, governance, and virtue amid calls for patriotism and strong executive action.
The nation looks to forward expansion in trade and shipping with a strong army and diplomatic service, echoing Dewey’s Manila Bay example. It celebrates renewed national spirit, calls for united governance, and notes reconciliation between North and South as the war ushers a new era of liberty and global leadership.
The piece argues the Spanish War saw rapid, faultless execution under McKinley and that Navy and War departments performed under his direction. It credits Republican Congress for wartime provisions, calls for reforms in the long established army system, and holds some officials accountable for incompetence while defending the administration overall.
The catalog announces a complete line and newest color assortment including grey and tan street wear, La Mare shades of green army blue and red to match Fall Colors in Dress Goods, plus a Special Line English Pique Walking Gloves priced at $1.00.
advertisement notes Her Majesty's Fasso Co P D Royal Worcester R G Thompsons Glove Fitting and Warner's 68 Model a new number and warranted not to rust sale to run ten days with a special fall opening event.
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