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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes daily publication with weekly breaks and a monthly rate. It invites readers to submit short letters on current topics, using real names, and announces the 1899 date and location in Scranton.
The piece lists Justice J H Brown of Lanenster, Judge Jobatt Tr Adams of Phitedointta, State Treasurer Lt Col James and Barnett of Washington as part of a relief appeal. It estimates feeding 20,000 destitute Porto Ricans will need at least 725000 dollars, about a quarter of New York’s expected Dewey reception funds. The message honors Dewey but reminds there are others deserving.
A European outlook argues that France should reveal all Dreyfus documents from Germany and Italy to expose traitors. Italy and Germany are urged to confront the truth, as a broader cleansing of continental intrigue is said to benefit Europe’s peace and civilization.
The article discusses racial exile ideas and a pragmatic take on miscegenation era policy, urging careful management of tensions. It reviews Lieutenant Colonel Philip Reade’s Havana inspection of the Second Artillery, noting lack of training with rifles, need for range facilities, and calls for improved small arms instruction and military hygiene. It also mentions European interest in trading Philippines for West Indian islands and Cuban annexation sentiment.
The passage argues that underpayment and indigence of Black Americans stem from prejudice and that education and uplift can elevate the community. It questions restricting Black advancement and calls for addressing southern conditions immediately. It dismisses the feasibility of far reaching farm and grain monopolies as unchecked power, noting public distrust of trusts in politics.
The fragment discusses Cuba, independence, annexation, and political stances related to Bryan and figures such as Merwin and Gebel. It hints at a debate over republican ideals, diplomacy, and intraparty tensions without concrete events.
The document describes a six week negotiation led by General Bates that established American sovereignty over the Sulu archipelago. It outlines land purchase rights, protection of native customs, free trade under the American flag, trials by Americans, and a monthly stipend to the sultan and chiefs totaling about 350 dollars. It frames the treaty as civilizing and prudent, with no predatory aims toward Moro ports and a commitment to fair dealing and order.
A collage of quirky vignettes: Texan treasurer Reinine Veewium admires a jeweled revolver in New York, a cafe scene with newsboys, a Detroit Free Press reaction, golf vs wood chopping as exercise, and a Mall s murder trial remark about a negro juror.
A compilation of disparate items notes taxes on French bone dice and Nebraska voting machines, Aztecs with Semitic origins, a Prince of Wales car, health claims, and legal cases, with snippets on Noric pioneers and labor views. The text also mentions a Paris stable, quacks of ultracomolet rays, and municipal antics from Kansas to Chicago.
The piece lists varied figures from George Meredith in frail health and Richard Croker diving on a London steam boat to coincidences around watchmen in Liverpool and Chilean embassy attaches touring the U S. It notes Emile Zola and Admiral Dewey tributes and British officers praised for Egyptian service with distant references to historic battles.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener claims quick paper binding with self feeding and ongoing improvements. It advertises low prices and ongoing sale of Planitary Peace Sharpeners free 16 day in office trial. Also markets other novelties, blank books, and typewriter supplies.
A garbled mosaic of proverbs and wordplay lines. It offers quirky, shapeless maxims about locks, hoses, knives and forks, animals, money, and fire in loose, nonsensical form with no clear narrative or source attribution.
Montar August 2 gives a cautious forecast urging restraint in marriage today and warns against rushing decisions. The astrologer notes public opinion and press influence while advising readers to wait for clearer guidance before acting on big choices.
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