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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
4
Classified notice excerpt from Scranton Tribune dated September 20 1596 mentions postal and advertising terms. Indicates pricing and distribution details with foreign advertising agent references.
A scanned ticket lists Governor William A. Stone and J B Worbin for Lieutenant Governor, James W Latta for Internal Affairs secretary, W W Porter and D Porter for Superior Court judges, and Samuel A Davenport and Galusha Grow as congressmen at large.
A fragment lists offices and officials including Congress member William Connell Judge W Gunster Coroner John J Roberts and George E Stevenson as surveyor in a historical notice. The readable names point to an administrative census of local officials.
The document lists the Senate Twentieth District candidate James A. Vaughan and House districts First Joan R. Farr Second John Scheuer Jr Third N. C Mackey Fourth John Fl Reyes Solds as district assignments.
A fragmentary political piece argues for a governor who unites opposing factions and ends costly campus and University spending. It asserts accountability, integrity, and a duty to the people, praising Colonel Stone and aligning with Roosevelt's ideal of a governor for all citizens.
Congressman Tull of Iowa urges voters to place patriotism over partisanship and sustain the War Department, warning that a Democratic majority would weaken the nation’s standing abroad and hinder peace efforts in the Philippines. He argues unity is essential to face Spain and preserve American prestige.
The piece argues Spain should yield monetary concession to ease tensions, noting Perla commissioners may seek such a settlement. It predicts Quay’s victory, crediting his influence despite faults, while criticizing the opposition’s lack of political skill and public confidence.
The document, written after Woodford resigned as minister to Spain and endorsed by party leaders, argues for continued American governance of Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It rejects ceding islands to any European power and stresses maintaining liberty humanity and civilization as embodied by the American flag. The piece criticizes the Philippine insurgents and cites Scranton’s Bellevue line as a moral measure.
Felipe Aguinaldo's envoy to Washington argues that the Philippines seeks independence from Spanish rule, compares Filipino sufferings to Cuba, appeals for presidential permission to present views to the Paris commission, and emphasizes nine million islanders eager for self government. He portrays Spain as oppressive and urges American understanding of Filipino plight and progress prospects.
The text critiques Philippine sovereignty debates at the Paris peace commission, citing Aguinaldo and Senor Agoncillo while favoring American guidance over Spanish rule. It cites Dewey Merritt and U.S. witnesses, discusses independence desires, and mentions Roosevelt and party politics affecting the outcome.
The Eleventh congressional district Democrats finally nominate William Connell for Congress. Despite Republican strength, Connell is praised as tested and capable, with supporters arguing Lackawanna County should back the incumbent for another term.
The Berlin embassy report notes German colonies in Africa span 3 to 12 degrees latitude with similar tropical conditions to other colonial areas. It details European resident numbers, costs, plantation progress in Togoland, Cameroons, and East Africa, and potential European farming settlements in East Africa and Southwest Africa. It also covers labor relations, trade figures, and Dr. Koch’s malaria findings with implications for colonization viability and mosquito nets as a remedy.
The article argues the Republican party will appeal to the common sense of the people as it did years ago, claiming the campaign will reflect national effort and the war’s triumph. It asserts that this stance will strengthen trade, commerce, and national power, presenting a complete and glorious victory as the outcome.
From the New York Mall and Express the tally shows 12 cents ships passed through the Sues canal last year, with about 1 in 8 British. How many were American as asked by the author, and the answer given is only four. The piece urges the American merchant marine to enter the water and begin to grow.
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