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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
4
Preparations for the arrival of visiting postmen next week advance rapidly with commendable speed. Committees oversee the arrangements, inviting broad participation and urging support for a warm Scranton welcome. The gathering promises to present the city as thrifty and hospitable, leaving a lasting impression.
Public interest surges over Lackawanna county support for Judge Archbald for Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The piece argues his juristic record, broad professional respect, and familiarity with anthracite industry position him as a unifying, fair party choice and call for open conventions and non political police reform as a broader political question.
Theodore Roosevelt argues for public integrity over cleverness, denouncing swindlers and urging citizens to act bravely and knowledgeably. He cautions that self interest corrupts policy and stresses the need for horse sense and vigilance against deceitful officials. The Wellman expedition is noted as thrilling but scientifically inconclusive.
A critic laments polar expedition tales and urges the street commissioner to stop sewer juice dumping on hot pavements. On Saturday afternoon the Washington avenue Spence street intersection reeked of glue factory fumes, prompting fears of disease and hospital crowding at Moses Taylor hospital.
A Harper's Weekly review by Manila correspondent John F Bass notes the US war effort in Luzon expanding to 65 000 troops, Otis under pressure, and administration tightening control. It cites insurrection dynamics, native hostility, supply issues, and centralized command under Otis with potential leadership changes.
A Harper's Weekly correspondent profiles flaws in American occupation strategy in Luzon noting scattered burnings of towns, lack of consistent policy, and poor hold on captured territory. It argues for a confident Manila general and clearer aims while blaming uncertain plans for delays and public confusion.
Article surveys remarks by Sir Charles Tupper and mentions Billy Magan as a possible identity. It discusses Thomas Reed, Cuban automobile streetcars, and a plan to withdraw five battalions, leaving 10 000 troops. It questions Kipling praise and the Dreyfus case if convicted without evidence.
A mixed page features verses on hollyhocks and memories of countryside life including a motherly care at a neighbor’s farm. The Denver Post portion adds a light verse about three playful kittens and a farmer’s haying scene with cider reflections in a Maine journal style.
The letter from Scranton criticizes editorials on the Dreyfus case noting that court martials lack juries and praise the French system for allowing judges to charge juries and for the defense to speak last. Professor E Lamaze cited. The letter ends with a disclaimer about the term jury in American courts martial.
A historical note recalls the appointed judge sitting with a jury, performing a function similar to ordinary juries in evaluating evidence. The piece reflects on the role of judges and juries in the courtroom and the balance between legal interpretation and fact finding.
General Lawton Roosevelt Lucas and other prominent names appear in a wide ranging society roundup. Mentions include doctors studying medicine, a Dreyfus court marshal figure, Miss Power Cobbele a veteran journalist, Sherman of Chicago, Prince of Rohan, ex Secretary John G. Carusie, General Weyler, Minister of War Po l u ev a, Frank J. Gould organizing a Federal Trust company, and Yale inauguration plans for Arthur Hadley with a large invite list and ceremonial details.
Various short notes from the era touch on Germany’s physician count, a port town in Porto Rico, and prices for items like Gamecocks. Reports include Arsenic food penalties after August in Missouri, a photo device for shop entries, and military pay rates for Philippines transport. Also mention royal family members, a cricket match aftermath, and Niagara Falls lighting plans.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener promises fast binding and self feeding in every respect with low prices. Also marketing Planitary Pencil Sharpeners on trial for 16 days free. plus novelties in office supplies and a wide range of blank books and typewriter supplies.
An advertisement invites shoppers to beat the heat with refrigerator discounts aimed at offering better value than higher priced rivals. It emphasizes quality and affordability, urging readers to buy now and enjoy cooling comfort.
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