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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
7
The article notes repeated patterns in the South African war with Outlanders drawing thousands of British troops to battle. It compares to Cuba era Spanish war and observes loud demands for aid vanish from front lines, lingering only where rations are handed out. It suggests sympathy may be wasted on the Outlanders.
The article lauds President McKinley for thorough, practical statesmanship in his annual message. It highlights currency reform, anti trust approaches, and foreign policy toward Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines, praising his balance of firmness and diplomacy and noting unprecedented executive power.
The text discusses the immense influence of the President's will over millions of dependents and the internal workings of the administration. It argues the president’s power shapes domestic policy and foreign relations, urging readers to study the president's message to understand the governing principles. It notes reformers often ridicule the situation.
A Schuylkill citizen William Wilhelm urges licencing reform to curb crime. He proposes strict limits on licenses, 500 feet from churches or schools, residency and felony restrictions, plus court-backed memorials. He warns prevention through education and moral uplift is essential. Representative Sibley has reportedly renounced free silver mania and favors expansion.
A July 11 confidential Prussian circular, circulated by Freiherr von Fliinbaden, warns Prussian officials to withhold inquiries from American consuls. It lists topics not to disclose including food law violations, poisonous toys, trichinae, hog ailments, and domestic diseases, directing reporting to the health department’s statistics. Only routine statistics may be shared. otherwise information is restricted.
A printerly summary notes Prussia restricting information for foreign contact while claiming internal admin autonomy. It contrasts with recent goodwill toward the United States and American officials. Ex Governor Hogg modestly declines a vice presidential run with Bryan, quelling talk of a bold ticket.
The Postmaster General proposes congressional steps to stop fake publications and advertising sheets abusing second class mail rates. He cites a yearly loss near 20 million dollars from noneligible items masquerading as newspapers and magazines. The report notes the postal service is hampered by handling these materials and calls for removal of such publications from the mails.
Washington Post reminiscences recount Jay Gould paying 50 dollars for a few eggs at a Texas inn after offering two silver dollars for the landlord’s trouble. A later Army meal tale recalls stale beef with mustard found in a surgeon’s cache. The Mississippi river mate earns fame for vaunting profanity in a New Orleans Times-Democrat note.
The item recalls a Mississippi steamer crew conflict with a raucous exchange and rough handling of enslaved labor, followed by a laughter sparked by a clergyman observer. It also recounts a San Francisco school scene where a widow teacher and trustee Bob Taylor intrigue pupils with naval hero lore. A third vignette features sculptor Johannes Gelert explaining art casting to visitors curious about statue creation.
At a church dedication an invited preacher collected funds for the building. A collector announced five slack children and then amended to five Black colored people, causing laughter as the donors were revealed as white children by the name of Black.
An Irish American writer in Green Bay notes Michael Joseph Barry the poet was named police magistrate in Dublin. A confrontation arises when a prisoner accused of suspicious conduct mentions a "Republican" hat. Barry questions the meaning and the lawyer asks if the hat has no crown.
The Detroit Free Press reports Edward Terry recounts a tour stop in Australia where a child’s question broke a tense silence. Terry calls it the most glowing tribute, noting a crowded house and a sudden pause as a girl asked her mother if it was real.
A compact collage of humorous quips from multiple papers. Jests compare end times to Christmas, square meals, and playful exchanges about money. The fragmentary snippets include mock dialogue and light observational humor from The Baltimore American, New York World, Chicago Record, Detroit Free Press, and Chicago News.
A miscellany reports on global trade, population, and science from the era. It notes shipping tonnage for American registers, long corn lengths in South Jersey, Pretoria's distance from the City of Gold, wage trends in early six months, and French auto industry progress. It also surveys human heart beats, infant mortality in Europe, weather lore with onions, and legal dress in New York surrogate courts. It references Queen Hatsu’s throne, West Virginia oil and rail plans, and a forecast of forest belts in Washington state. The piece closes with counts of aristocrats detained in Europe and Italian noble prisons.
Parquet floors laid and finished in best manner with fine line patterns to choose from. Local craftsman advertises quality work and custom border options for homes and rooms. Reliable, precise woodworking services highlighted for elegance and durability.
In a ceremonial scene echoing Clay and Webster, lawmakers from diverse states gather to discuss the nation’s future. Each stateman, bearing private cares aside, vows to serve the people with a plan unique to his vision, while the crowd imagines how laws will shape the country’s course.
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