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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
5
A fragment notes Senator Hoar's request for tie expansion resolution being granted. It urges him to push for genuine effort toward the greatest good and to seek bold action in the face of opposition.
The piece argues for a new federal judicial district in Pennsylvania urged by Congressman Connell and Senator McCormick. It discusses Senate Judiciary hearings, regional court logistics, and public interest in accessible federal courts. It also mentions Admiral Dewey and U S landings, then shifts to The Hague principles on international mediation and U S role in world affairs.
The article reports Senate opposition to ratifying a peace conference treaty for voluntary international arbitration. Critics claim it extends US influence beyond traditional isolation, drawing the nation into European affairs. Proponents cite Hague conventions imposing no compulsion to accept arbitration or mediation.
The article discusses ministers opposing education about Santa Claus to children while arguing Christ used parables to teach truths. It argues the legend aids imagination without harm and warns against removing joyous sources of childhood. It notes Mark Hanna’s presidential candidacy support could strain Democratic unity.
Senator Hoar positions his platform as a program to ensure equal constitutional rights for all races, secure safety at home for African Americans, lift education and employment opportunities, empower cities, keep ballots pure, and expand self rule across continents while avoiding imperial force. He argues the first five goals have broad American support.
The article contrasts US policy toward a Philippine crisis with conservative calls for empirical proof, cites actions by President Schurman Worcester Denby and Admiral Dewey, questions Senator Hoars sincerity, recalls a knife attack case in Philadelphia, notes Boston eight hour workday cost, and warns against overoptimism about British military setbacks in South Africa.
The senator labels Monday's panic as a ghost scare and argues there was no clear cause for fear. He asserts the episode reflected misplaced alarm rather than genuine threat.
A literary sketch describes quirky editor roles in a great city office including kissing bugs and wounded hearts editors. It recounts how Paterson lawyer Hobart earned his start with an $800 check and later aided his future family amid later financial straits. Howard Hillegus and stories about South Africa and the Doors are noted as well. A rookie journalist asks if the writer will share material for a Boer article.
A Parlia n officer notes Prince Henry of Orleans travels with a team including a physician editor historian and photographer to document the journey and ensure consistency across accounts. In Australia a lawyer named A Swindle die is lampooned for his odd name and the misreading of his sign by a friend who learns his name is Adam.
Horen von Windheim visits the United States to study police methods. Edith Root, daughter of the secretary of war, becomes the tenth young unmarried cabinet member in Washington. Mexican minister of foreign affairs Mutiseal speaks English well. Edwin Markham returns to Brooklyn with his family. Queen Victoria’s prayers continue after the war outbreak. Peter A. Porter disputes Niagara Falls origins. Count von Munster-Ledenburg is eased into princely rank by Germany at The Hague Peace Conference. Thomas Dotin English reaches eighty in New Jersey. Verila, oldest Penn graduate, and Ben Bolt’s legacy persist. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt turns majority. Yale alumnus linked to Mike Bisie French. Carrie Chapman Catt and Miss Anthony advance suffrage work. Dr Anita Newcomb Melee leads woman army nurses with rank of first lieutenant. Thomas L. James’ bank desk blooms with flowers from Corneilus Vanderbilt’s circle. Alexander Agassiz funds museum work in the South Pacific with private means.
Early buyers secure fine selection as prices marked in plain figures. The note highlights simple display and straightforward pricing to attract quick orders.
A tale from Lesile's Weekly follows Melzar of Lystra ignorant and hopeful as he seeks the Christ child. He is drawn by a star and a dream of heaven but dies on the plain, not finding the Master, while the vision of the star lingers in memory.
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