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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
5
In Uranton a call is made to extend recognition to deserving Spanish American War veterans, including the commander of the Atlantic fleet Rear Admiral Bampaun, proposing he be promoted to admiral. The piece argues the congress should not adjourn without these awards.
A provocative attack by The Times on The Tribune spurs a defense stressing Tribune conservation and prudent labor relations. The piece.
The report outlines alleged misconduct by Robert W. Wilcox including bigamy with an Italian princess and later marriage to a Hawaiian royal descendant. Letters suggest treasonous intent with Aguinaldo and other insurgents, portraying Wilcox as wavering between loyalty to the United States and aiding foreign forces.
An 1890 to 1900 crime trend note cites Greater New York city magistrates. Felony arrests rose from 212 in 1890 to a projected 564 if tied to population growth, with actual figures described as lacking. The piece frames this against political questions about suffrage and national influence.
The writer argues libel law should go further than the 1807 statute, allowing punishment for persistent false public statements after malice is shown, and enabling grand juries to act on outdated coverage. The piece targets Hanna and links opposition to a shipping bill to personal pique rather than public duty in a national issue.
A Harrisburg statesman argues in favor of enacting legislation this session to transfer liquor license powers from judges to the state excise commission. He says the proposal would reduce political influence on the bench and insists excise supervision be a separate police function, though details remain undisclosed.
The remark notes public interest in the life of William Goebel and the reasons Kentucky citizens honored his memory. It mentions his public career and the sizable attention he drew from the state.
Edwin Smith of Pittsburg argues a new second class city charter should allow an election to fill all offices within about thirty days after adoption. He says removing officials for partisan gain is wrong and deprives people of choosing their governing officials. The letter appears in the Commercial.
A 19th century perspective argues that Cuba cannot be unconditionally independent without adhering to the Monroe Doctrine. It asserts Cuba can gain true freedom only if its people receive broad rights and government protection as the core aim of governance.
The fragment notes that before the uprising Crazy Snake never heard the phrase He eats em alive illustrating a figurative warning in a tense historical moment.
The article reflects on American statemen as literary men and catalogs A Jacksons book collection and preferences. It contrasts John Randolph of Roanoke with Jackson noting Randolphs quarrels over books and a famous duel linked to Clay Adams and Black George. It mentions Randolphs rambling reading tastes and his stubborn views on medicine.
An 11 man volunteer regiment at Carmy Morkekill New York face murmurs during muster as they parade in helmets. Col tells Sgt Major to ignore complaints and jokes about chins and gear. Other vignettes include Mrs Kendal’s firm morning greeting and a South Memphis husband urging his wife to drink wine for health, prompting a witty retort.
In a Chicago Tribune snippet, a teacher guides Vern through a coffier pot method. The girl adds a quip about removing the coffier after ten minutes to prevent tannic acid formation, capturing a light classroom moment.
The piece argues about Cuban independence and U S trusteeship. It cites the Supreme Court view that the United States holds Cuba in trust for its inhabitants, not as an independent sovereign state. It warns that independence does not grant full sovereignty or foreign control and cites constitutional limits.
The text argues Cuba remains under United States sovereignty through political power rather than judicial. It cites the Supreme Court and Congress, stressing that Cuba’s status is a political question and actions lie with the legislative branch, not the courts.
A Delaware County editorial argues for balanced libel reform, urging jury involvement in fact finding and protection for public figures and private citizens. It condemns the shift toward press protection of officials at the expense of honesty and accountability, calling for measured laws that safeguard both free expression and responsible reporting.
A poetic early 20th century call to progress and valor. The speaker, Ernest Neal Leon, urges men of tempered resolve to meet future challenges with truth, courage, and faithful purpose. The verse travels from a mountain top of progress to a heralded future angel.
A crowded old advertisement page lists various small want ads including housing to rent, situations wanted and help offers. It mentions one cent a word rates, offers five cent word specials, and includes entries for a gentleman seeking a lath room, a house or flat to rent, workers for local positions, a bookkeeper seeking work, and laundry service requests with incomplete contact details.
Railroad time table notices show Lehigh Valley schedules in effect November 85 and November 85 with trains from Philadelphia and New York at 6:49 and 1 PM and additional departures to White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Easton and Geneva via multiple routes. Pullman reservations and parlor car service advertised between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna divisions with offices listed in Scranton Lackawanna Avenue.
Trains leave Scranton for New York Newark Philadelphia and nearby points with varied times including 6 40 am 8 05 am and 4 52 pm Sunday schedule noted. Prices show lowest rates to United States and Canada. Officials Burdick Baldwin and Olmaben oversee operations for Central Railroad of New Jersey with stations in New York Foot of Liberty Street and South Verny.
Train schedule lists Sunday departures, including from Carbondale and Scranton to Carbondale, with arrival times around 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Various routes connect New York, Ontario and Western lines through towns like Carbondale, Scranton, and Walton. Officials Anderson and Weesh sign as general post agent and traveling passenger agent respectively.
A timetable lists trains connecting Erie with Wyoming Valley routes via Hawley. The Hawley connection links to the Erie railroad for New York and Newburgh, with departures from Scranton at 7 06 p.m. and 2 24 p.m. and arrivals at Scranton at 10 90 a.m. and 0 10 p.m.
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