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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
Scranton December 7 1999 edition notes legal and political mentions including a Dewey real estate deal Burgpeon-Sohley controversy and Green Ridge water negotiation. The paper invites readers to submit letters with real names for publication while acknowledging space limits and editorial rules.
A local editorial urges parents to guard against contagious diseases in public schools warning that careless exposure endangers neighbors children. It notes physicians instruct families, but lauds volunteers to spread disease-prevention awareness to lower the death rate.
Brigham H. Roberts, representative-elect from Utah, faces a nine-member committee inquiry into charges of polygamous activity. The piece argues the House acted to refer credentials for a judicial review, not reject them, and insists the case hinges on constitutional rights and precedent rather than Roberts's religion.
The London press notes a cautious U S stance on entangling alliances with Britain amid the South African war. The author argues for a middle course between anti British sentiment and blind loyalty, favoring prudent, self interested foreign policy while avoiding entangling commitments. Gulf Democrats plan to back Bryan as long as success remains possible.
The text argues that individuals must obey laws even when they conflict with conscience or religion, citing a prohibition on polygamy. It condemns admitting individuals who violate the law and warns that exceptions could justify broader religious exemptions and widespread imitation.
Consul Oscar F. Williams of Manila reports Aguinaldo may have been held by multiple leaders in the spheres of their allies and could not escape. The remarks suggest the revolutionary figure’s possible concealment among trusted associates and networks.
President warns against abandoning the Philippines and rejects a protectorate solution. He argues for continued U S sovereignty, military supremacy until peace is restored, then gradual civil government building from municipal to central, with emphasis on mercy and reconstruction. The future plan awaits congress and the commission’s final report.
A proposal seeks authority to expand libraries with a 24 7 reading room and public access to current newspapers. The copyright department struggles with underfunding and staff shortages though it returns a profit, prompting calls to redirect funds to modernization. Reports mention congressional library needs and debates on census enumerator gender.
The secretary argues that checks and bank credits serve as transfer of property and credit, not cash. He describes harvest season strains, interior demand for paper money, and the impact of bank reserves on credit, recommending reform in capital requirements and note issuance to enhance currency liquidity.
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