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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
5
The note argues General Leonard Wood's promotion to major general of volunteers signals his ultimate destination as military governor of Coiba, despite internal army jealousies and murmuring. The piece casts the elevation as essential to presidential strength.
The president’s message favors cordial German American relations and proposes a joint scientific inquiry into food production and trade. German leaders like Count von Buelow call the message memorable for advancing friendship and reciprocal trade talks.
A terse warning urges calm among the gentry over Crete sword tensions with Flibu Root. It notes Root’s condition barring political interference in army matters and signals firm action against any breach by officials or the president.
The Addystone Pipe company case affirms that only direct restraining actions on interstate commerce violate the Sherman Act. The court notes that incidental effects on interstate trade from manufacturing or peripheral activities may fall beyond federal reach. Discussion cites Justice Peckham and views from the attorney general on limits of federal regulation and state sovereignty. Senator Chandler proposes a bill to boost physical training at West Point and Annapolis amid questions of military education priorities.
A fragment discusses temperance debates around army canteens, citing Elihu Root and Ulysses S. Grant era concerns. It notes pressures from temperance advocates seeking abolition of wine and beer sales at army posts and contrasts with veteran views.
An army inquiry found canteens improve discipline morale and health, so canteen regulations will stay. The piece notes swift punishment for Filipino sympathizers and discusses Porto Rico tariffs and calls for Filipino peace terms, with references to Aguinaldo’s retreat and Boer sympathy in Congress.
Rep Harawr of Pennsylvania appears pale as he takes the oath, aided from illness by John Chauncey who also carried Thaddeus Stevens, the great commoner, in his final years. Chap Chirk of Missouri lectures on Bible influence on law. Benton and Green quote scripture in a sharp retort about honesty.
An elderly man admits making illicit whiskey in a mild offense before a court. He lacks a lawyer, but defends himself with a poignant remark about political ties. The judge shows leniency as jurors applaud Menderson’s speakership and a German-influenced family responds with cautious pride.
A compilation of curious claims and trivia across nations. Topics include telephones per capita in Hawaii, Duluth grain elevator capacity, rising numbers of women doctors, a telegraph invention, and evolving social customs in Japan and Switzerland.
The catalog promotes a range of umbrella handles in Natural Woods Plain and with Pearl Sterling Silver and Gold Mountings praised for artistry and wear. New styles like Golf Tally Ho and Automobile are showcased with prices from 3.75 to 17.50. A $1.35 one dollar umbrella deal lasts ten days plus a children’s line from 50 cents up.
An item lists plenty of options available to early callers with prices shown in plain figures. The note emphasizes the advantage of acting quickly to secure valued selections.
A brisk declaration from F. E. Kiner in the Times-Lerald notes a trio led by Hill and Johnny Baley to manage affairs on the mortal sphere with an open-door policy. They pledge united action and warn others to observe, promising steady progress as long as allies stay aligned.
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