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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

4

The Scranton Tribune Deliv Sunday Edition Notice

The Scranton Tribune announces a Sunday edition published by The Tribune Publishing Company at its Scranton office and New York office contact details. The notice invites brief letters from readers on current topics with real names, space permitting.

Trine Pulishing Company Fifty Center Mort's New York Newmart G. & Verreland Bole Caren Revo Scranton the Tribune

Berantan journal ism to clean house promise in legal channels

The article promises a formal reply through proper legal channels to filth spewed forth about the paper. It asserts the time has come for Berantan journalism to clean house and restore public trust.

The Scrantonian Berantan Journaliam

Root Takes Charge as War Secretary Amid High Expectations

The day marks Elihu Root taking headship of the War Department amid strong expectations. Public opinion calls for decisive leadership and clear command structure, contrasting Miles career faults with battlefield experience and urging a Grant era style autonomy under policy. The piece notes French General Gallifer known as Old Silver Belly as a contrasting figure in military reform.

Elihu Root War Department War Root Omer Mottle Miles Alevr Whit Grant Grant

Public Opinion and the Boycott in the Cleveland Strike

The piece argues boycott as a tool for strike sympathy in Cleveland amid streetcar worker tensions. It discusses the difficulty of proving conspiracy, the role of public opinion, and contrasts boycott with newspaper editorials and collective civic action.

Public opinion as sovereign power in a democratic republic

The passage argues that boycotts can fail but public opinion, expressed in fair play, advances the general welfare. It notes that citizens inconvenienced by poor streetcar accommodations should remember the impact is not the company’s fault but a broader public issue driven by democratic values.

Vielting Nay Ang Park Etree

Pen Picture of the Filipinos by General King

General Charles King, fresh from Manila, describes Filipinos as the insurgent Tagals with educated leaders and reading ability. He portrays them as superstitious, suspicious of Spaniards and Americans, brave but deceitful, skilled thieves, and cock fighters. He compares them to Apaches in tactics, notes falsity of truces, and urges strong government and punishment before peace.

Melure Charles King Manila Philippines King Filpine Wuthore Aguinaldo

The Thete Cor Respondent Struggles in Print Trade

A Thete cor correspondent faces poor business as he peddles for print conversations overheard in private. The irregular status relieves the profession though.

New York Herald Thete Peddies

Indemnity for Italy and mob violence in U S history

The article discusses indemnity in mob violence cases, noting three of five Tallulah lynching victims were naturalized Americans. It cites U S treaty rights with Italy, historical precedents in New Orleans and Key West riots, and various international law opinions on whether foreigners may demand indemnity for domestic violence.

New York Sun Louisiana Hay Tallulah Hodge Ain Traly Italy Snow Bluntechil Hell Calvo Rock Springs Wyoming State Department Congress Congrens New Orleane Key West Wis Sven Iana Hahnville Louiannaa China

Ambiguity Over Purely American Questions Sparks Debate

The New York Ban notes the American delegation’s Monroe Doctrine stance in a peace conference declaration. It asserts the U S will not abandon its traditional policy on foreign entanglements, while asking what constitutes purely American questions. An event in Hampton Virginia may illustrate the issue.

New York United States

Klondike Gold Output Estimed at 20 Million

Canadian authorities estimate the season's gold yield in the Klondike at 20 million dollars but a record of disappointments suffering and death will likely not be compiled.

Klondike Nta

Remarkable child Geneva Wallington cures documented

A 1 year old girl in Mittehure known as Geneva Wallington is credited with miraculous healing powers. Her grandmothers and local reports claim she relaxes rheumatic pain and blindness with a mere touch, curing cases from childhood blindness to cataracts and paralysis, with several families recounting dramatic improvements and one case of a one year old boy regaining mobility.

Olive Street Mittehure Genevi Wallington Geneva Pittsbora Grandmatt Glet Street Miss Bobey Ben Miss Hartey Genevi Clark Meeking Litthe Geneva Are Meekina Shakespeare Street

Jug Found in Cornerstone of Monticelli Bank

Workmen uncover a brown jug filled with orange county applejack while removing walls of an old Monticelli building. Andy Motullough presents the jug to George W. Rockwell for inspection, as the contents remain undiminished.

Union Bank of

Courtship and Wedding Customs in Japan Describe Bridegroom Gifts and Purification Rites

A society column note explains a Japanese courtship ritual where a suitor signals affection by placing a shrub branch before the bride’s parents, and a marriage ceremony proceeds with a white kimono bride, sake cups, and symbolic items. The bridal feast includes shared sake and vows of lifelong obedience. The piece ends with reflections on the wife’s duties across life stages.

Japan Bjork Koeme Hiwe London

Soups Picnic Originating From Civil War Veterans in Shepherdstown

A Boston Transcript summary describes a Shepherdstown custom from the Civil War era where locals host a “soups” picnic. Guests bring dressed chickens while the host provides vegetables, meat, and seasonings. Large kettles cook the poultry and vegetables for hours over open fires until jellylike, with long iron spoons stirring and couples sharing a kiss when spoons click. The event stems from Stonewall Jackson's men and is tied to annual reunions of ex-Confederates who call the gathering grand “soup.”

Provins West Virginia Shepherdstown Stonewall Jackson Boston Transcript

Irving in Dublin Gallery Moment Sparks Crowd Comment

An old Dublin theatre anecdote recalls Sir Henry Irving stepping in early in a scene when a fellow actor was missing. The gallery roared with loud chattering while Irving, slender as ever, wore a distinctive aetrite outfit and endured quips about his role.

Sir Henry Irving Dublin Irving

Our Glorious Country in Times Herald Verse

Poem laments crime and unrest across states from Kentucky to Texas while praising the nation. The piece, attributed to EL Kiser and printed in the Times-Herald, notes riots murders and liquor in several regions yet ends with hopeful lines about faith and resilience.

Nurrah EL Kiser Times-Herald

Noise and Debate on the Curb Sparks Street Talk

A noisy baby stirs adults as the youngster practices vocalization. Passersby share thoughts in confusion while a man scolds from the curb. The scene captures everyday tensions between restraint and parental instinct in urban life.

Childiah Washington Star

Global Curiosities and Local Hopes in a Collage of News

Random notes from a period newspaper touch on Guam governors, Havana newspapers pressing US annexation, Cuban gold finds, telegraph plans near Khartoum, New York debt law quirks, Paris periodicals count, Kamehatka resort hopes, organ contract for a New York church, Clyde ship launches, YMCA funding, German potato bread use, rail costs, and Windsor flower show seeds from an Egyptian mummy tomb.

Guam Havana United States Puerto Minneloe Cuba Khartoum New York State Ncre Paris Kamehatka Entmne Kiciike New York Clyde England Estlil Young Men's Christian Association Germany Thuringia Windsor London

Notable Figures and Their Varied Pursuits Across Eras

Governor Bayers of Texae excels in outdoor sports and golf. Benjamin Ls. Richards leads the AmericanWhlst league after learning whist at age six. Mrs. William FR. Day writes music of high order. Chauncey M. Depew buys an automobile for his Washington establishment. Admiral Schley favors war as moral cleansing. Martin L. Sweet now tends a city garbage crematory after a political career. Ernest Reyer, composer of Sigurd and Salammbo, is made a grand officer of the Legion of Honor. Ex-Governor Yarmouth now bonds sugar interests and practices law. Justice Shiras advises young lawyers to uphold client confidence. Lady Lourie Tighe recalls Byron at the Battle of Waterloon's eve. Professor S. Watust journeys to Japan via Vancouver, after study at Johns Hopkins and Chicago. Mr K. Mackbinder leads an Oxford Africareg expedition toward Mount Ketila. Lieutenant M. A. Hatson rises from private to first lieutenant after duty near Santiago. Lieutenant Distington shines in wartime mapmaking of jungle trails.

Bayers Texae Benjamin Ls. Richards American Whilst League William FR. Day Chauncey M. Depew London Washington Admiral Schley Ile Faye Martin L. Sweet Grand Rappldy Milch Ernest Reyer Sigur S. Watust Vancouver B. C Javan Tokio Johns Hopkins University Chicago University MY. K. Mackbinder University of Oxford Afric Ketila M. A. Hatson Laguna Bay Leutenant Buteon Santiago Shafter

Star Automatic Paper Fastener and Planitary Pencil Sharpeners

Ad claims the Star Automatic Paper Fastener feeds itself and improves, with prices lower than ever. It promotes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners as the only sharpener that never breaks lead, offering a 16 day free trial in offices along with other office supplies, blank books, and typewriter’s supplies.

Frigid Deals on Refrigerators at Reduced Prices

Advertises lower prices on refrigerators to ease summer hardship. Claims others charge higher prices for equal quality and urges shoppers to buy now.

Ceal

Final Shirt Waist Reductions At Finley’s

The final reduction of the season takes effect this morning with shirt waist prices today at about half their level from less than a month ago. Finley’s aims for a quick clearance with well assorted sizes and a line likely to have exactly what you want.

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