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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
5
In April 14 1898 report from Cranton the senate elections committee rejects the Keator ballot reform bill despite strong public demand. The piece warns the committee that their action is no joke and signals forthcoming consequences for political reform efforts.
The piece argues Pennsylvania must cut state charity funding to protect local schools. It contends schools rely on state support and can fund via local taxes, while charities cannot endure sudden cuts. It urges legislature to act with fairness and prudent economies, citing Judge Piddie’s responsiveness.
A salvo from Harrisburg insurgents urges conferees to seek a compromise on Senator Quay amid his looming indictment. It warns loyalty to the Republican caucus but questions whether negotiations should proceed before the trial ends. The piece recalls military draft sentiment and calls for caucus convening as a path to resolve the deadlock.
A fragmented report criticizes conditions at Santiago with blame cast on headquarters and supply failures. It argues troops endured heat and lack of independent support, condemning leaders for rotten meat and questioning political influence behind such failures. It notes a dramatic shift in wartime unity between English and American sailors and Marines.
Industrial commission in Washington eyed a renewed push for a literacy test for immigrants. Hall of the Immigration Restriction League argues literacy gaps reflect social danger, citing Massachusetts data on crime and literacy. Senator Martin’s thanks to Van Valkenberg provokes mixed reaction.
In Loulaville Kentucky the Walnut Street Baptist Church votes to purge from its rolls any member engaged in liquor manufacture or sale within a year or face removal. The stance links moral discipline to religious life, with forgiveness for penitents but no church sanction for ongoing illicit conduct.
The piece argues for peaceful arbitration in international disputes, urges a joint offer to Germany to settle Samoan tensions, and cites incidents from the Windsor hotel fire to a Boston museum blaze as warnings about careless behavior. It also touches on justice, Oregon’s maritime presence, and social reform amid urban population growth.
A 19th century morality piece extols Lieutenant Rowan delivering a letter to Garcia in Cuba, urging prompt decisive work and personal initiative. It condemns clerical indecision, crewed by lazy assistants, and argues every reader should act without prompting to accomplish tasks.
A critic argues for reliable workers who carry out tasks without leaks or distractions. The piece contrasts capable messengers with unreliable staff, praising discipline, loyalty, and steady effort as essential to enterprise. It laments sloth and ingratitude while urging employers to cherish dependable employees.
The Pittston Gazette argues for retrenchment in state school aid amid a deficit exceeding three million dollars. It urges lawmakers to cut unnecessary school funding or withhold aid to benevolent institutions, preferring care for hospitals and the poor over extravagant educational expenditures.
The Philadelphia Inquirer outlines events after two years of Ward and property issues. Details focus on ongoing concerns related to governance and local developments affecting residents and businesses.
The secretary of the Beranton chamber of commerce announces negotiations to add a bolt nut factory to the town’s industrial list. The plant will start by employing over two hundred workers and grow by about three hundred more after completion, boosting Beranton beyond milling town status into a notable manufacturing city in Pennsylvania and the nation.
A San Phineisco Argonaut tale recalls Emperor William riding in Berlin when an elderly man bowed and was warned by a voice to cover his head. The warning plays on the emperor’s habit of building unusual structures at bald spots.
The ad lists boys heavy seamless hosiery sizes 6 to 9 at 10c (worth 15c). Ex heavy full regular made and Hemsdorf dye goods at 25c to 35c, with 25 dozen ladies fast black at 35c each or three for $1.00. Also promotes lisle and silk drop stitch lace effects in fast black and colored weaves.
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