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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
A Scranton question arises why a judge delayed five months before handing alleged evidence of Quays alleged quilt to the district attorney. The piece cites a public blog style header and references a 1899 date and mail matter.
A constitutional duty to elect a U S senator remains unresolved as calls to extend the session grow. Allegations against leading candidate and party tactics threaten to derail the process, with citizens demanding proper representation and a prompt adjournment only after a fair vote.
The article explains the 1889 Berlin treaty framework for Samoa, detailing joint administration by Britain Germany and the US with a native council. It notes the chief justice, an American, and his final authority over kingly elections, while Germany balks at his decisions and seeks removal.
The fragment argues Kauts used troops to enforce law as his duty and rails at gossip about the German emperor. It forecasts U S and Great Britain forgiven or overlooking Kauts handling, questions the Quay trial jury’s likely verdict based on portraits in Philadelphia papers.
A Collier’s Weekly view questions whether U S efforts in the Lugon combat, six months after Dewey’s naval victory, justify the cost as troops advance only slowly toward Manila. The piece warns of insurgent resupply, calls for U S authority recognition, and argues the nation should avoid another war while accepting a long effort to establish order and civilization in the Philippines.
In Chicago and Ann Arbor Roosevelt urges practical politics over complaint, distinguishing efficient reformers from ineffectual supporters. He condemns minor parties and calls for united, pragmatic action, warning against idle pessimism while praising fearless leadership and hard work.
The piece rails at self-indulgent elites amid Mugwump critique while mocking calls for labor, notes on railroad damage valuations, and rumors about European ambassadors and officials. It references the Mexican ambassador, General Shafter, Admiral Dewey, Hoke Croker, and Thomas Jefferson in a satirical, critical tone.
Astrolabe casting for Thursday hints at fortune tellers offering comfort to those seeking guidance. The prose mashes antiquated imagery with light advice on home life and dinner, while slipping into peculiar musings on genius and love often, yet not reliably, favoring distraction over focus.
In a Philadelphia court, Judge Biddle rules the red book inadmissible evidence while allowing bank records to be used. Counsel for Quay argues state treasurer conspiracies, while Watson urges limiting testimony to witness accounts. The case centers on alleged misuse of state funds and related counts.
The court hears arguments on bank records and a contested red book in the Quay case. The district attorney notes the bank ledger is admissible while questioning the red book found in Hopking’s desk. A recess is set for 1:45 PM as arguments continue.
The court heard letters from State Treasurer Haywood to President McManen about a $106,000 loan and state deposits, with defense objections overruled. Lawyers clashed over admitting bank books, leading to an adjournment after identifying 117 ledgers and a heavy 1,000-page ledger.
A courtroom session prepared to proceed on a definite plan adjourned as the court paused for further steps. The terse note indicates progress toward concrete arrangements without remaining immediate actions.
A Harrisburg bill would tax game fish caught in state streams. It requires anglers to record every pound of fish and pay taxes: brook trout 1 cent, black fish 2 cents, eels 1 cent, other game fish 3 cents, food fish 4 cents per pound. Individuals must appear before a justice of the peace to swear the amount caught and remit payment to the county treasurer.
A Tennessee woman named Mrs Curry, healthy before age sixty, experiences digestive derangements and bowel irregularities. After using Ripans Tabules on her daughter’s suggestion, she improves immediately and now keeps them in the house, taking one after meals. She urges every family to have a supply.
The notice advertises 25 dozen ladies hosiery at 35 cents a pair or 3 for $1.00 for this sale only. It highlights an assortment of lisle and silk drop stitch lace effects in fast black and fancy colored weaves.
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