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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes letters must be signed with the writer’s real name and accepted pieces are subject to editorial revision. Readers are invited to submit brief opinions on current topics per space constraints.
The Republican State Committee summons the party to a state convention at Harrisburg Opera House on Wednesday April 5 at 10 40 a m to nominate candidates for auditor general two congressmen and thirty two delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia on June 19. Representation based on 1846 presidential vote with delegates per district and copies to Harrisburg officers.
In the First District Thomas J. Reynolds and Second District John Scheuer Jr are named for the Republican nominations. The text also comments that the public dislikes discourtesy to a woman and advises Mrs. Dewey to keep out of politics.
The piece notes Republicans won ten of twelve counties in a primary, insurgents prevailing in one with Warren contested. It argues Wanamaker reformers fail, Quay foes misused press and law, and warns against duplicitous party reform. Admiral Dewey reportedly wanted to vote for Cleveland, now glad he did not.
A fragment discusses Representative Coray and comparisons between political factions the Dave Martin Flinn group and claims of moral monopoly. It notes the idea of self styled improvement failing under pressure and references the Hon. Emil as a figure facing scrutiny.
The article portrays reform forces rallying in Second Luzerne on Saturday with funds from Philadelphia aimed at curbing corruption. It notes hesitation toward Coray and suggests a possible shift in party loyalty, while praising George Dewey for his seafaring career and implying limited political training.
The piece defends General Otis amid criticism of his Philippine command. It argues his achievements arose from the vast task, notes Washington's cautious policy, and honors his honesty and duty. It reflects on administration and future lessons for governing the Philippines amid ongoing guerilla resistance.
The article lauds Biwell B Otle as a crucial supplier of effective generalship to the Boers, suggesting his influence will be noted when history records the past two years. It reflects on wartime strategies and acknowledges Otle as a figure of high tribute.
Readers are urged to push city councils toward a business like system for daily thorough street cleaning. The letter argues that clean streets save money, reduce dust, and prevent wear, citing asphalt repairs as a model and calling for organized pressure from business interests to back a permanent, year round cleaning program.
Reports show daily strikes leave thousands of Chicago families destitute as manufacturers move out or plan retreat from business. Strikers fault employers and walking delegates. quarrels hinder progress. Ex Governor Black and Low Payn helped defeat a Roosevelt renomination resolution, likely hurting Blick. The queen's Ireland visit reveals persistent Irish loyalty to England as largely Pickwickian.
A jumble of names and travels features Mee Carl Strakeseh settling in New Hartford Connecticut, Salvation Army figures planning a Baltimore poor man’s hotel, Maine congressmen Damon and Pyndas, and various ministers scholars and patrons. The piece notes London correspondent Hew Devereux in Cincinnati, Lords and entertainers, Wheeler and Brooks, Prather of Texas and others with gifts to institutions and academies.
A New Orleans doctor recalls a St. Louis tale of a bride on a bridal tour who, after a minor ear operation with chloroform, drops her false teeth. Her husband, horrified, accuses the surgeon of violating his wife and attacks the physician before the escape.
A reminiscence recalls crossing the Tugela River with fording and pontoon work, noting bridge destruction by retreating Confederates and quick reparations by Pennsylvania volunteers. A tale also tells of a commercial traveler’s wife and a canny ruse with asafetida, and a courtroom anecdote about hoof prints drawing laughter.
A country report cites between 700 and 0 breve of Guernsey cattle and a total around 12 000 head. The Inkaland ornamented beak piece in the vice president room is described as massive and elegant and sold for about 1000 dollars. Factory inspectors in Pennsylvania report on issues.
The fragment lists 2208 accidents last year with three fourths due to carelessness. It notes Methodist preachers in the United States earning about 10 dollars. It contrasts 1784 visitors to Curlabir with 50,000 this year including 2,154 Americans. It claims French wine cellars hold champagne enough to meet ariel demand for three years, nearly 100000000 ntlow.
A verse narrative follows two youths, John Jones and Bill Brown, as they chase dreams. Jones imagines greatness and fame across nations, while Brown pursues steady work and rising pay, but both face disillusion. A third voice laments a past friendship turned to regret.
We offer a full line of all makes watches guaranteed to pass inspection. Buy from an established, reliable house that stays in business. Our guarantee is as good as gold with prices competitive.
The advertisement touts the best line shown in silk or wash materials with a special week display of imported silk waists in white embroidery wash ribbon and lace all over, with attempt prices.
A new addition to the Underwear Department offers elegant French hand made and hand embroidered pieces. The collection is described as needing only to be seen to be appreciated and is being highlighted for customer attention.
A note indicates April fashions are ready for distribution with a faster number prepared. The brief signals an upcoming release cycle and streamlined stock handling for the new season.
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