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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
5
In Lackawanna county readers weigh the Farr criticism as the Philadelphia press biases influence local opinion. The piece suggests Farr seeks higher praise after being blamed and notes political factions rely on newspaper narratives to shape sentiment.
A critical editorial denounces anti Quay crusaders as hypocrites and self serving power seekers. It condemns Kohlsaat and insurrectionists while defending Quay and warns against mob justice and racial and legal overreach in tax and inheritance debates.
A discussion argues that rural police schemes have limited preventive value and that self reliance within households may be more effective. Emphasis shifts to education, conscience, and community institutions to safeguard women and reduce mob justice as crime rises in sparsely populated areas.
A compact list notes notable anniversaries in American history spanning battles and events from Charleston abortive raids to state ratifications. Entries include battles such as Camden Hobkirk s Hill Petersburg Danbury and Maryland ratification milestones.
Secretary of State Hay tells the German ambassador that Captain Coghlan spoke as a private American citizen and that the U S government will not debate his informal remarks. He says Coghlan should be disciplined for time and manner while noting no need for German retaliation.
The Quay trial ends with acquittal. Wanamaker vows continued warfare while The Post Standard begrudgingly praises Quay and Pennsylvania Republicans. Editorials from Buffalo News Albany Argus and Washington Post defend Quay and anticipate his Senate reappointment.
In the Lebanon Report readers note many men hostile to Mr Quay are pleased by his acquittal not for his innocence but because they view the prosecution as rushed and partisan. The sympathy stems from political and methodological disapproval rather than belief in guilt or innocence.
Editorials from Chicago Herald Buffalo Commercial Buffalo Express Buffalo Courier and Chicago Inter Ocean praise Senator Quay’s acquittal. They argue prosecutors used court as a weapon for personal spite and that evidence failed to tie Quay to any crime. They claim opposition boosted his standing in Pennsylvania Republicans.
The issue praises Dr Arthur Conan Doyle’s Taming of the Jungle as a striking achievement, lauds Major General Leonard Wood’s Santiago reforms as a landmark colonial effort, and notes the May Soribiers piece by Wood as his sole article. It also highlights cookery books by Henrietta I. Dwight and a catalog of David Haars’ works plus Edward Noyes Westcott’s David Marum published by Appleton & Co.
The May issue reviews Stevens Mechanical Catechism detailing steam engines and refrigeration, and Doyle's new novel A Study in Scarlet? presented with moral reflections on wedded life. It notes other features including McClure's Magazine May previews, Roosevelt era stories, and Manila correspondence.
The Rexford Co at 132 Wyoming Avenue offers a week only sale of solid silver teaspoons with fancy engraved designs. Visit to see the newest styles before buying, and take advantage of their money back guarantee.
A fragment urges homeowners to let a plumber inspect basements for defects and perform a smoke test to confirm sewer gurgling or leaks. It emphasizes prompt overhauls to save money later and mentions typhoid risk from leaks.
Wash Silks, The perfection of printing and designing in Foulard Silks for 1899 shows marked improvement over the past two seasons. An unsurpassed assortment includes black and blue grounds with white designs, heliotrope, and new blues. Fast colors, elegant Japanese and summer silks in plaids checks and stripes, Hakutai and waterproof silks with a portable finish offered at lower market prices.
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