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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
5
The Trib prints letters on current topics when signed by the writer’s real name and authorizes publication. It requires consent and editorial revision before acceptance.
A fragmented OCR passage shows party nominations for statewide offices including state treasurer and superintendent roles. It notes counts of supporters and opponents among Republicans Democrats and Populists, and references party alignment as the main factor in selecting candidates.
Secretary Root explains annual allowances paid to four army officers serving civil functions in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The payments, totaling 17 160 segregated before May, supported by island revenues, funded to May 1 1899 for Havana and Cuba governance roles. The note cites prior approvals for Mexico and California and asserts legality.
A garbled paragraph describes a fourteen year old girl in a loft with horse traders and a father, while referencing Senator Penrose's speech as a weak argument. The text hints at melodrama and constitutional issues but remains unclear and fragmentary.
A state convention’s failure to endorse Hon. Charles Emory Smith for vice president is blamed on factionalism and small politics. The piece argues Smith uniquely combines essential qualities, urging Pennsylvania to gain representation on the national ticket despite internal party strife. It notes Democratic issues' retreat and questions the next Bourbon shibboleth.
The piece criticizes Mark Hanna's actions surrounding Senator Quay and exposes factional clashes with Foraker. It argues Hanna's tactics harmed Ohio politics and signals his reduced influence in the national campaign. The piece ends with a botanical metaphor about arbutus and spring to illustrate fragility of political power.
Congress moves to end the New York postal tube appropriation citing high rental costs of 97 000 a month for mail shooting tubes. The note says shipping and freight expenses rival customs revenue and urges remedy. It claims exports outpace imports by 50 million monthly amid Republican ascendancy. Funeral sermons over Quay referenced.
lengthy historical review by Attorney General discusses executive powers to fill vacancies in the U.S. Senate, focusing on Pennsylvania and national precedents. It argues the governor may appoint during recess, aligns with federal supremacy, and notes public support for Governor Quay’s appointment amid party dynamics.
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