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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
5
The letter questions a proposed license tax favoring life insurance agents over book agents, calling it discriminatory and expedient. It urges prudent municipal spending on sewers streets and health, warns against raised taxes, and notes General Kitchener’s rising profile in the South Africa campaign.
In a detailed editorial tone the piece argues the Boer War shows Britain's need for radical measures and declares generals Buller Gallaore and Methven failed against the Transvaal volunteers. It praises Boer resolve while warning against prolonged conflict and cites shared Anglo-Saxon kinship with colonial forces.
The passage argues against claims that Irish troops in the British Army in South Africa would desert and defy British rule. It states Irish soldiers have historically been brave and loyal in battle and that insinuations of desertion insult their honor and fail to acknowledge their contribution to the war effort.
Representative Brosius R re introduces a bill to create a civil service retirement fund funded by a 2 percent payroll deduction from classified federal employees starting July 1 1900. The plan allows retirement at 20 years with disability or at 30 years age 7 or 15 percent annual pay retirement, while noting concerns over tenure and political influence. It also mentions future disability insurance and government actions on immigrant health inspections aboard ships.
The proposed publication aims to advise on marriage with light touches like recipes, while critics joke about a marriage bureau. A Cincinnati clergyman envies charity balls and dances, suggesting charity proceeds go to the poor instead. Fifteen states adopt state floral emblems for school children, with Pennsylvania likely choosing its flower next. President McKinley’s renomination seems likely and Bryan shuns Senate appointments. London stock jobbers alone profit from the Transvaal issue.
Daily horoscope notes a child born on this day in Scranton will face duties and a tincture of fate. The piece critiques ambitious scribes and warns that vanity hides a city’s dirt while misdirected aims produce dullness and noise from bluff, courage and charity framed as a civic burden.
A Philadelphia Presa article discusses rights of a newspaper to critique public officials. It notes an exception taken by W W Stranton of the gevanten Water company regarding changes to his contributions to The Tribune. The Tribune editors remove private material about Mayor Moir and defend their public duty to critique official actions.
The text defends not invading a private life and warns against injuring the public weal. It asserts reputable papers do not reflect on citizens unless in official capacity and deny contributors the right to editorial revision of objectionable content. It emphasizes the Tribune or any journal may edit or reject objectionable words or allegations.
Society editors note a wave of chestnutting parties this week as light social satire and playful verse from multiple papers reflect the sociable mood. Included snippets show humorous exchanges and nostalgic lines from various publications across the era.
A verse tribute travels from Maine to Guam depicting a Yankee Santa as a unifying figure. It celebrates volunteers in the Philippines and past battles, noting Dewey and Gettysburg as shared history. The poem envisions patriotism mending old feuds as a single united nation. Mina Irving is mentioned in Leslie's Weekly.
Elegant new assortment of silks and satins for fine dresses and waists announced by High Class Silks in checks and plaids.
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