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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces a weekly rate of fifty cents a month and invites short signed letters on current topics. It notes The Tribune Publishing Company as publisher and VRKEELAND as sole advertising agent, with standard post office registration and mailing matter.
The lawsuit against the editor questions whether libel and press freedom apply in Scranton. Witnesses describe the Scrantonian as the lowest publication, built on rumor and slander. The plaintiff seeks public decency protection and urges lawful restraint on indecency while praising Leonard Wood’s rise to Cuba’s chief command.
The piece argues the Dominican debt and foreign control justify U.S. intervention if chaos continues. It notes American ownership of the debt, a dominant American steamship line, and possible U.S. naval action near Puerto Plata as a pacifying measure under the Monroe Doctrine, while criticizing The Times for alleging fraud.
A Louisville dispatch notes growing rebellion against Governor Goebel in Kentucky. Independent Democratic sentiment forms around a former governor and ex-Democratic chair, signaling widespread opposition to Goebel and calls for clean politics amid party lines. Owensboro context cited as example of regional dissent.
A visiting reporter canvassed Kentucky Democrats in Owensboro and Henderson, finding many ready to back Goebel or Brown alongside a rising independent revolt. The piece notes Goebel’s unpopularity within the party, suggests the revolt may aid the Republicans, and argues for fair compensation of naval prize crews like Dewey and Sampson.
The outgoing secretary of war bids farewell and urges a radical overhaul of the War Department. He cites abuses in the staff system and promotion by tenure and seniority, faults in the adjutant general and major general selection, and demands congressional action to cure a mismanaged, faulty system.
The attorney general of Maryland and a fellow attorney argued publicly before the Baltimore Young Men's Christian Association. Observers expect the quarrel to remain personal and not set a precedent for city or state affairs.
The Philadelphia Press surveys census data and a 1900 population forecast by Newcomb showing 74,480,560 people, an 18.04 percent decade rise well below earlier rates. It projects 77.68 million if prior growth continued and notes a likely 4.2 million shortfall from expected gains, with immigration declines contributing to the gap.
The piece discusses long term population growth, immigration levels, and birth rates from 1840 onward. It cites Newcomb’s estimates, projects lower future growth, and notes a shift toward an European-style population rate. It mentions Klondike golden era figures and a local note on David Martin and Gomez’s newspaper influence.
The Kansas City Times recounts Pol Litchins of Kansan visiting Washington with Congressman Elect Reeder. They meet Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and Secretary of War Alger, after which Reeder mingles with Bristow Hobart and Senator Cullom. The humorous trip ends with a visit to the White House and light exchanges about identity and office.
A reforming missionary recalls mediating a violent quarrel between a husband and wife who came to his home just before a prayer meeting at a chapel in the yard. Both spoke at once, tempers flared, and the scene reflects the tension faced by the caretaker during the intervention.
A collection of comic vignettes from Penny Magazine featuring a missionary calming quarreling members during a prayer meeting, a boardinghouse patron misreading a menu while seeking “Miyonnisse dreseing,” and a bishop’s hostess joking about verses sung with egg preparation. The pieces illustrate social types and light satire.
An old Cardinal Fleury dismissed a persistent suitor with wit as he held power in France. A South American bishop feared he might not see the pope again, who replied kindly that youth held hope for a return to the holy father. The anecdotes reflect calm diplomacy.
A Wilkes-Barre woman told her husband she never told him about a tie and would not. He said he would eat a notch in the plane after learning of her deception. She protested that she would not ruin Plano.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a strained marriage after a honeymoon. A husband questions life with his wife while a strange Meggendorfer reference appears, suggesting a surreal or satirical frame. The text reads like a clipped, odd exchange with possible humor or tension.
A Chicago Record line notes Marie asking why the wheel ride on the boulevard has ended due to too few people on the front steps, reflecting a social scene shift and dwindling crowds in the evening.
A Philadelphia North American remark quotes a statesman urging restraint and realism in policy. He supports securing all obtainable gains and frames the approach as a principle guiding public policy amid uncertain outcomes.
A city column excerpt describes a quarrel over terms used for widows and single women. Misunderstanding arises after a discussion on the temptation question. Jennie and Viola discuss a proposed suitor, Tody notes his wealth, and Viola rejects him.
A playful verse recounts the clock Chinese plate and pets foretelling a family row. The gingham dog and calico cat tussle violently, leaving no trace next day. Burglary rumors arise, but the truth says the pair ate each other instead.
Fragmented notes describe artifacts found in a private tomb at Thetos now housed in the British Museum. The piece references beer and whiskey shipments to the Philippines, European bridges, Danube navigation, and railcar innovations. Manila’s status under American administration is praised for cleanliness and modernity. Daly’s Bible project details and cost are also outlined.
The advertisement touts the Star Automatic Paper Fastener as fast and improved with self feeding. It notes prices lower than ever and mentions the Planitary Pencil Sharpeners as a featured product. A 16 day free trial is offered in offices, plus a range of office supplies, blank books, and typewriter supplies.
The final reduction of the season takes effect this morning with shirt waist prices today at about half of what they were less than a month ago. The sale aims for a complete clearance and the line offers well assorted sizes to fit buyers.
Colonel John Hayes of the Fourth Cavalry yearns for Philippine service wearing a Fifth Cavalry peak. Bishop Henry W. Warren praises Chill and Argentina as progressive. Detroit invites President Ding of Mexico after his Chicago cornerstone visit. Helen Koeller, deaf and small, studies Greek and Arabic at a Wright-type typewriter. Yale inaugurates President Hadley with attendees including Presidents Eliot Gilman and Marner, plus Senator Depew. Charles E. Bexsey, new University of Nebraska chancellor, shifts from botany to encyclopedia editing. Samuel M. Jones, “Gill/en Rule” Mayor of Toledo, born in Wales, built oil wealth, now Ohio governor race Independent.
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