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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
4
The legislature lists nominees in the Fleet District with Thomas J. Reynolds second district John Sched er Jr and Edward James Jr. The piece recalls parties familiar with asphalt costs who did not bid lower than the winning ten year repair contract and now blame others for their failure.
A longstanding opposition in both senate and house military committees challenges Secretary Noot’s plan for army staff reform. The piece condemns the staff as an aristocratic, privileged class with influence over Congress, arguing reforms would end their easy life and allow merit-based promotion for line officers. It cites Secretary Noot urging unity and breaking down artificial divisions to improve efficiency and esprit de corps. The article links staff jealousy to wartime inefficiencies and casualties, noting General Miles and officers like Lawton and MacArthur suffered from the system as reform nears.
The Wilkes Barre Record questions GOP views on an alleged plan to sell the nomination for congressman at large once held by Galusha A. Grow for 16 000 dollars to a wealthy Philadelphia figure. The paper notes that Philadelphia insurgent papers had claimed the scheme but now appear to have died.
Harrisburg convention urged by editorial to resolve the vice presidential question by nominating Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania. The piece argues Smith’s steadfast Republican record and national stature would strengthen McKinley’s ticket and unite the nation, noting New York’s stance has no binding effect on Pennsylvania. It labels silence as recreancy and stresses the need to honor Pennsylvania with the nominee.
Editor Noyes argues the U S must maintain authority in the southern Philippines with careful respect for local treaties and leaders. He advocates cautious reform, distinguishing Moroland from the rest of the archipelago, and suggests gradual emancipation and anti polygamy measures to align with American values.
A long opinion piece weighs polygamy in the Philippines against restraint, suggests tax policies for Moros, and argues for patience with American occupation while noting broader issues from abolition to revenue, military recruitment, and regional governance. It references yellow journalism, New York politics, naval shipbuilding, Pittsburgh opera, and Paris exposition.
A patchwork of names and anecdotes features Willan Dean Sowells donating 199 for widows of Antorleda soldiers. Mise Hagand of Wellesley College noted as a tennis and golf talent. May’s collection gains a Kipling tale book from a Bombay friend. General Nelson Miles touted for daily pistol practice tours. Brown University’s Poelloit Fautne mentions class of 30 and a 1000 contribution to the endowment. Seat Flour of Massachusetts comments on automotive progress. a cane given to Senolee Hanna by Chicago workers. Lyviian BE. Pelton, a Meighgate lawyer, argued before a distant state Supreme Court. Senator Platt of Connecticut described as influential though not an orator. Rev. William Crippy Lidiger of Ireland honored at 75 for saving a drowning woman. William Waldorf Astor noted for rapier skill in England. Washington women plan to present Lady Pauncefote with a diamond sunburst pendant. Colonel Heneltine lauds Le Chant des Marseillaises as a powerful war song.
The European coal strike in Bohemia and Moravia halts production for about two months, crippling railways and industries. About 45 000 miners in Northwestern Bohemia seek full restoration of jobs but accept reduced hours, while workers face mounting debt and pension fund shortages.
The item notes uncollected cases in New Orleans totaling over 4,000,000 dollars and mentions other international and domestic topics including a Canadian fund surpassing 200,000, proposed railway surveys in Canada, trials in New York, and various agricultural and educational notes.
Poem fragment by M. L. Rayne speaks of climbing toward a distant peak symbolizing the future of wars. The speaker envisions a garden landscape at a lower realm where dalliance and life’s prize are sought, while warning against remaining in the valley.
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