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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
4
Scranton Tribune notices printer and mailing details for the Scranton Tribune Publishing Company with address and mail matter info. It specifies that letters must be signed with the writer's real name and notes public acceptance policy.
Justice J T Brown of Lancaster and Judge Josiah R Adams of Philadelphia named to posts. State Treasurer James E Barnett of Washington noted. Tom Reed delays formal acceptance of presidential bid on anti imperial ticket as implied.
In Morrs bore, Republicans express approval of the ticket despite Judge Archbald’s defeat. J Tiny Brown is named for chief position with strong but contested support. The Superior court nominee earns cautious acceptance while Colonel Burnett, a reformist expansionist, is praised for finance stewardship. Time will reveal the full impact.
Western meat packers should avoid squeezing consumers, as abundant Weef from eastern farms supports a strong supply. The remark highlights rising eastern production and cautions against price burdens on buyers.
The Commercial Advertiser questions critics who say Manila should be kept as a sole port and denies the allure of dividing the Philippines. It argues insurrectionists require Manila, the trade hub, and that a split would breed conflict, war, and siege, jeopardizing civilization and revenue.
The text contrasts American war aims with colonial conflicts and notes General Otto’s failed Luzon trade attempt amid piracy. It shifts to Toledo Mayor Jones announcing a governor bid with a platform seeking direct democracy and party abolition, then mentions various regional political "mix-ups" and references Crawford and Lackawanna counties.
Miss Clara Barton, president of the National Red Cross, warns that starvation among reconcentrado orphans in Cuba could spark brigandage and a new U S war unless the government funds care. She urges immediate government relief beyond voluntary subscriptions to prevent future conflict and suffering. The note also mentions Baroness de Rothschild owning a famed fan collection in Europe, with fans seen at U S baseball parks.
From Paris comes word that the Cyar of Thesela suffers amnesia and must undergo trepining surgery. The prognosis is uncertain despite advances in surgery and the condition may impair speech and memory, threatening the throne of Nicholas I and the dynasty’s future.
A letter in The Tribune urges Scranton to build a Mulberry street viaduct to Providence road for teams and street cars. It criticizes Carbon street approaching Providenite road as disgraceful and backs the plan to remove grade crossings on the Delaware and Hudson Ontario and Western lines to improve travel on the Providence road.
A caustic aside argues that Jimines' failure in Santo Domingo shows a tropical career is better suited to banana cultivation than organizing revolutionary groups. The quip mocks spending energy on insurrection.
A brief remark suggests England is interpreting Kruger's use of the term ro as a signal or code. The comment hints at strategic ambiguity in South African affairs and invites cautious interpretation by observers in Europe.
The article lauds Pennsylvania veterans from the Philippine campaign led by Hawkins, praising their bravery as they return home. It calls for national expansion, canal building, and strengthening of labor, industry, and state finances under Governor Stone and Senator Quay. It also commends Boise Penrose and the Philadelphia export drive to open foreign markets for American manufacturers.
A convention address urges honest action in selecting a candidate for a high judicial post. The speaker emphasizes merit over influence, warns against personal appeals, and praises a specific nominee's background, tenure, and fitness for the Supreme Court. The speech notes the candidate’s education, service in the bench, and knowledge of the anthracite region’s legal matters.
The article notes an industry for foreign trade to be held in Philadelphia with substantial government and Pennsylvania City support. It highlights generous provisions by Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia and urges approval by the public.
Delegations from Lackawanna and other counties unanimously back Hon. Robert Woodrow Archbald of Scranton for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacancy. They cite personal worth, integrity, learning, experience, and popularity among lawyers and laymen as the basis for his nomination.
J. Harry Fisher and Mrs. A. M. Falkenbury wed quietly at 1 Mallstead Place with Rev. J. J. Lansing officiating. Relatives and close friends attended. a reception and wedding supper followed. The couple plan a Barnegat Park N J honeymoon after leaving Saturday. Fisher’s past work includes local newspaper service and bar trade secretary, with note as a respected geologist. The bride is described as popular and refined with many fine traits of character.
Committee members Hon. John FR Farr Hon. J C Vaughan and Hon. John Scheuer reported they urged Governor Stone to attend the Labor Day parade tied to the letter carriers convention. They secured a promise to come if possible despite concerns the Philadelphia Grand Army encampment could block his attendance.
A colored man claiming the name Louis Reed from Paterson New Jersey was arrested on Lackawanna avenue by Detective Bilgerberg after attempting to sell pocket knives. A search found a degenerated knife set cuff buttons and cigars. He was released after Chief Robling believed his claim that the items were given to him.
Readers may submit letters with the writer name for publication. The Tribune will not be responsible for opinions expressed. Letters of interest should be accompanied by the writer’s name for publication consideration.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener cavens paces in a jiffy feeds itself and improved in every respect. Prices lower than ever. We are still selling the Planitary Pencil Sharpeners. The only sharpening device which never breaks the lead. On trial in your office for 10 days free of charge. We have numerous other novelties in office supplies together with a large line of Blank Books and Typewriter's Supplies.
The Tribune editor urges constructing a wide viaduct from Mulberry Street to Providence Road near the power house to improve central city access and remove the bottleneck at Carbon Street. He proposes city compensation to the street railway for added expense if funds are unavailable, suggesting a twenty foot wider roadway as a solution and promising thorough discussion in the paper.
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