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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
5
In Scranton 1899 Governor Stone may be sustained by public opinion as the legislature balks at approving revenue measures. The assembly gave warning and the governor must choose between policy and feasibility, with no alternative but to act within the state’s ability to pay.
A Scranton federation argues against a low bid for paving and argues the city must fund prompt repairs. They claim six months of delay would raise costs and risk safety, urging council to reject empty substitutes and choose a genuine program. They warn that delay harms drivers and business interests and threaten town meetings to oppose the plan.
Announcement argues Coghlan violated naval discipline and should be punished by Congress. The speaker urges a standard penalty without special treatment, contending law must apply to all persons equally.
The article blends opinions on General Grant and U S military leadership with commentary on the Spanish American War. It cites the need for decisive commanders, critiques Washington interference, notes a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling on lynching damages, and comments on temperance, diplomacy, and public figures including General Lawton and General Fred Grant.
The piece argues the army head is not due to lack of soldiers but to an emergency restraint on revealing the man. It contends newspaper debate over Funy’s admission to the State rests on gubernatorial appointment and may be futile without an open Senate vote.
The piece notes rumors of a Lackawanna Steel linked plant near Buffalo and stresses Scranton should not rely on coal or iron. It argues for steady local development, cheaper power, labor, and a welcoming climate for industrial proposals. It warns against external pull and calls for proactive local encouragement.
The author suggests Porto Ricans are among the least troublesome of new U S wards and predicts government relief will be forthcoming. A distrustful note mocks the plan and adds a garbled postscript about a letter being burned.
A New York report by Frank H. Hitchcock shows 1898 exports reached a record high while imports declined as a share of agricultural goods. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, bacon, lard, and cotton shipments rose in value and quantity with strong gains in meat products and dairy inputs.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn that exports may rise by nearly six hundred million dollars, signaling European rivals could brace for a challenging century ahead amid shifting global markets.
The Philadelphia Press condemns mob violence and lynching in the South and urges northern readers to reject mob law. It cites cases across states, calling for firm enforcement of legal justice, denunciation by churches and newspapers, and public pressure to preserve civilization.
A Detroit Journal item recalls a woman who cries too late, pressing a fatal potion as her spirit shifts. She recalls past happiness and a remark about wearing the gwollest hat in the congregation, signaling a dramatic confrontation with fate.
A Boston Transcript poem echoes from Grace KR Olsen on life from dawn to night. It traces motherhood childhood youth love and aging with musical imagery of lullabies and waves of time. The piece moves through stages of life from cradle to old age ending in the final sleep.
The piece notes Senator Quay escaped conviction on technical grounds, with most trial questions decided for the prosecution. It cites a Philadelphia Times line about the district attorney’s broad use of challenges, suggesting the escape may appear narrow and reflects on defeated enemies seeking consolation.
The Albany Journal proclaims a great victory for Matthew Stanley Quay and a crushing defeat for his political enemies. It notes the trial's outcome is in accord with the law and evidence and praises the acceptance of the verdict by the public and Quay.
A reader quotes a wounded soldier speaking to a companion about the chaos of war. The man, Perry Patettic, laments not paying enough attention to the conflict and wonders which regiment he belongs to, fearing a regiment that never left home would suit his luck. Source: Cinci not al Enquirer.
A store invites customers to view its latest jewelry display with little time required. The note highlights eighty six styles of belt buckles priced up to five dollars. Some samples are shown in the windows.
The message promotes Wash Silks and Foulard Silks for 1899 praising improved printing and design quality. It highlights black and blue grounds with white and heliotrope printing, Persian effects, and fast color varieties. Prices are shown for stylish Wash Silks, Habutai, waterproof silks, and elegant lines from 45c with broad pattern choices.
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