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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces letters to be published only if signed with the writer's real name. It notes editorials from Philadelphia papers may be subject to censorship or excision. The notice appears in a dated front matter with publication details and pricing.
The Atlantic base ball league collapses with six clubs disbanded, signaling an end to revival hopes in Beranton. Finances and rowdy behavior at ballparks deter paying patrons, foreshadowing baseball’s likely decline to a mere schoolyard pastime.
A concise critique argues that official investigations are frequently used as a form of whitewashing, implying superficial inquiry to shield officials or institutions from real accountability. The phrase suggests the process lacks genuine transparency or consequences.
Gunton's Magazine warns that a wave of paper capitalization is inflating trust reorganizations. It notes a shift from a $90,000,000 structure to a $40,000,000 one as a sign of sanity, arguing that genuine efficiency matters more than inflate stock issues to avoid public panic and fraud.
The Hague conference, though productive with many good resolutions, has not interfered with shipbuilding in this country.
The Washington Post criticizes General Brooke's civil rule in Cuba, arguing a rapid change is needed. It highlights Ludlow's suppression of El Reconcentrado and accuses Brooke of bungling reforms while preserving old Spanish laws and a confusing mix of military and civil authority.
A Cuban insurgent paper condemns Civil Governor Rivera and predicts growing crackdowns on editors and plant closures as Brooke and Ludlow authorities clash. The piece urges removal of the Brooke regime and replacement by a clear-headed official like General James F. Wilson.
Juan Isidro Jimenez openly states his candidacy to lead San Domingo and admits sending agents to assassinate President Heureaux to advance his bid. The blunt confession draws mixed reactions, with strong disapproval outside anti imperialist circles.
Fielde, an elderly farmer near New Haven, was jailed after an Humane Society officer deemed his horse unfit. He pleaded hardship, saying his wife and children faced hunger, and the court imposed a 225 fine before confinement. New Haven is urged to show humanity to people as well as animals.
The father of a local Allentown girl sues two young men for 14000 in damages claiming injuries from dynamite crackers on Independence Day. A pipe shattered by the blast struck the girl in the face, disfiguring her for life. The plaintiff urges strict punishment for the defendants and condemns street fireworks.
An elderly New York physician and a group of Tenderloin hangers-on staged a reckless spectacle by burning William Waldorf Astor, illustrating how some prominent individuals abuse the liberties of American institutions to make fools of themselves.
A French tested cure for tuberculosis shows encouraging results. Despite many deaths yearly from consumption, experts believe proper treatment could save many who otherwise decline. The global medical effort is urged to continue pursuing this promising remedy.
The country’s press shows unusual forbearance toward Wilfrid Laurier after his Chicago remarks. It is explained the statements aimed to sway Canadian voters ahead of fall elections, and the incident is seen as a harmless harangue from a 16 to 1 orator seeking the Naoting vote.
Massachusetts Republicans near a decision to renominate Senator Hoar. They defend his role in the senate during last winter and expect the Philippine question will be settled before obstructionists can again challenge the administration.
Long silence on the subject suggests that Hobson has neglected to forward his present address to the press bureau. The omission may affect forthcoming press notices or updates from the bureau regarding Hobson.
In Cook county Windis a four year old boy shown a remarkable reading habit spends much of his time with Evangeline and the dictionary. The village notes his early literacy and curiosity as a local wonder.
A mosaic of brief items mentions a 46 000 man Mexican force against Yaqui Indilangs a stalled wedding bid for General Joe Wheeler and Lady Randolph Churchill Port au Prince tensions Hayts peril the air trust touting compressed ozone snake stories and Captain Dreyfus safety concerns plus spiritualists adding Bob Ingersoll to repertoires.
Long untold reminiscences recount Mrs Filen Johnsen head of the Charleston Massachusetts reformatory for women. The narrative covers her methods to reform prisoners and a famed interaction with a Connecticut warden, along with other literary anecdotes and a Kipling critique.
A schoolroom scene shows Sammy sinking under hard questions about Lord Nelson and his death. The tense moment ends with a quip about the expected date of his fate as the teacher probes the student’s memory.
A London scene shows Minister Gallifet joking about listing violent speakers to invite them to supper. Amid war talk, a minister questions the motive as Golli fet notes names while the exchange hints at lightness in tense times. A Venice visitor and an academic translation add comic relief with a misread phrase about a band and weather.
A humorous excerpt shows a bantering exchange among adults and children about noise and mischief. The Chicago Evening Post quote features a pithy deferential argument about evidence and spending on sweets in a light, clipped tone.
An Eastern traveler asks about using electricity in executions. Judge Lynch of Arizona confirms and notes telegraph poles have been in place for as long as he can remember, reflecting the era's fascination with electric methods.
Snippets from Chicago papers reveal sharp wit and marital tensions. The deacon jokes about counting war heads while an irreverent nephew riffs on fate. A tense scene shows a daughter accusing her father of alimony, while other lines hint at strained family ties and flamboyant remarks from various papers.
A quirky exchange notes Mercury as mythic tar ending in thermometers. The snippet ends with playful chatter about a party and a cook hiding comings, reflecting light newspaper style and local tone from two papers.
A collage of quirky exchanges and misheard lines from newspapers including Der Floh and Philadelphia North American. The snippets show playful misinterpretations and humorous takes on judge questions manners and music critics. The tone mimics late 19th to early 20th century urban humor.
A country school catechism ends with a boy answering his name Aminadab Joshua James Goodenough. When asked who gave the name, the pupil replies I don t know but if I ever find out I will break that face for him. The exchange appears in the London Answers through the State Journal.
Poem by W. E. Penney in New Haven Register describes Nogood a hidden valley town near the River Blow. It portrays a foggy, idle landscape ruled by fools and rich men, with harsh walls of Degpatr and a warning to readers to choose duty and resolve.
A jumble of exaggerated anecdotes covers politicians, royals, and scholars. Prominent notes include Governor Sayers’ namesake baby count, Leo XII gifts, Duchess of Fife’s fencing daughters, Sir Frederick Pridge’s nickname, and Dewey fund gifts, with Rhodes, Shafter, Plant heirs, and Leonora Jackson praised for cultural stature and memory.
It promotes the Star Automatic Paper Fastener as self feeding and improved with lower prices. It still sells Planitary Pencil Sharpeners noted as never breaking lead, offering a 16 day free trial in offices. The ad mentions many other novelties in office supplies and a large stock of blank books and typewriter supplies.
Enjoyable heat relief at low prices with numerous sellers undercutting higher charges. Refrigerators offered at reduced prices to help beat the heat and entice shoppers.
The final reduction of the season takes effect this morning with shirt waist prices today at about half what they were less than a month ago. Assorted sizes remain, promising a quick clearance of stock.
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