Scranton Tribune print policy note on letters to friends
The Scranton Tribune notes it will print short letters on current topics when space allows, but letters must be the writer's real name. It states the publication is by Tribune Publishing Company, priced fifty cents monthly, with a New York office and a mail registration as a second class paper.
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United States
Lowlalana
Florida
New Mexicéo
Upper California
France
Spain
Republic of Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
District of Columbia
South
Commodore J. M. Maury
New York
Daya
Commodore
Minis
Teeut
Republican Nominations and Election Day Details
State Supreme Court candidate Hay Brown of Lanewater and Superior Court judge Josiah R. Adam of Philadelphia are listed for office. Lieutenant Colonel James K. Barnett of Wrashington appears as state treasurer. Election day is November 7.
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Hay Brown
Lanewater
Josiah R. Adam
Philadelphia
James K. Barnett
Wrashington
Traction Loop Controversy Divides City Leaders
Citizens press for operation of the Traction Company loop amid council disputes and delays. Mayor and General Manager Silliman clash over rights to run the line, with projections of large local impact and protests from residents awaiting improved ear service.
Dangerous swath of sentimentality in politics and war
The piece denounces sentimental plowmen who aid treason among Filipinos and Africans, warning that narrow patriotism and distrust of newcomers threaten civilization. It argues experts and public opinion will outlast religious zealots and parochial biases as war looms, urging rational judgment over fanaticism.
Cures and Supposed Healing Methods Questioned
The article argues that many alleged cures during war times could have succeeded without supernatural aid. It notes the mind’s morbid state, the role of new treatments, and that patient psychology may influence recovery. A local case shows lasting impairment without effective remedies.
Miraculous Recovery Questioned as Faith Healing Debate Rises
A Philadelphia physician aided a patient with a seaside stay and faith healing, sparking questions about cure claims. The patient later recovered naturally, challenging critics who would credit faith healing for the restoration amid debates on the Paris exposition boycott and France’s justice in the Dreyfus affair.
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Philadelphia
Wehat
Simone
Review of the American Bar Association on Bankruptcy Law
The American Bar Association committee notes the voluntary bankruptcy feature is overworked while involuntary provisions lack tested safeguards. It urges creditor protection against fraud, speedy discharge for honest debtors, and stronger remedies for fraud by debtors or creditors, while awaiting further study. The piece connects to McKinley’s Philippines stance and political debate.
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American Bar Association
Buffalo
Pacific
War department red tape provokes Harrisburg observer
A Harrisburg reader laments excessive clerical detail in War Department transactions. He notes smooth operations with the Post Office, cites a $416,000 annual money order flow, and reports a printing contract for Camp Meade that spawned weeks of revisions over a single miswritten word. The piece mocks the department’s obsession with minutiae while acknowledging its care to avoid errors.
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War Department
Harrisburg
Camp Meade
Washington
War
Liberty in the Philippines A Debate on Expansion Rights
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky argues that American rule in the Philippines must respect inalienable rights and consent of the governed. He warns against imperial excess and calls for a stable local government that preserves life liberty and happiness.
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American Bar Association
Lindsay
Kentucky
Far East
Henry Clay
Philippines
United States
Despotrem
Oddities From A Bavarian Bicycle Bearing Firm
An octogenarian club in Bavaria with fifteen members enjoys discussing events of the early century. A large firm operates two factories in Buchenwald town turning out 21 million bicycle bearings, employing 0 men in 10 hour days. A deaf couple in Portand Mo devise an audible door bell using a lamp and bell. An Interurban line between St Paul and Minneapolis will debut air powered whistling cars with on board telephones and 50 feet of wire.
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Tme
Bchweinfaurt
Bavaria
Wien Hill
Hus
St Paul
Fillwater
Truth and Justice Across Crowded Streets
A collage of verse and prose contrasts the reach of truth with earthly pomp. Poets like Mairath and Aloo are lampooned by a crowd as the divine nature of truth endures beyond fashion and spectacle. The piece cites Admiral Dewey’s return and the public’s holiday spectacle, while laments on societal vanity echo through a sunlit rural scene.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener Promises Quick, Self-Feeding Use
The ad touts a Star Automatic Paper Fastener that tightens papers rapidly and feeds itself with improvements. It emphasizes unusually low prices and mentions trial use in offices for 10 days free of charge. Also advertised are Planitary Peace Sharpeners and a variety of office supplies, blank books, and typewriter supplies.
Refrigerators at Reduced Prices Boost Summer Comfort
Numerous deals on cooling appliances promise relief from heat without overpaying. A local retailer touts lower prices for refrigerators, urging shoppers to consider value and quality over inflated charges.
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