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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune Daily presents the masthead listing editors and managers. Fite Cents 4 and names such as Richard, Fatter, C. F. Byxine appear in the byline, with Mastress Manager noted.
The Tribune prints short letters from friends on current topics when signed with the writer’s real name. Editorial revision may occur. Notices include mailing details and posting at Scranton Post Office.
The piece argues the Supreme Court may affect the school board, stressing the need for honest members. It endorses Republican candidates C. C. Ferber and E. K. Fellows as suitable choices for a six member board.
The piece argues that Governor Taylor’s counter proposal calls for immediate repeal of the Goe bel law and legislative obedience to constitutional form. It portrays a temporary compromise amid Democratic pressure, suggesting peace or war hinges on the legislature’s future elections and cautions against further civil strife. It questions public school promotions versus brutal examinations and notes political maneuvering.
The executive committee approved Charlestown South Carolina as the 7 to 10 July meeting site. The circular cites Southern educational revival, postwar cooperation, and a push for broader national fellowship in education amid social conservatism.
The Saints argue that tariff legislation for Puerto Rico is unjust and influenced by sugar interests. They insist Puerto Rico should follow U S tariff laws or create its own, warning against special Louisiana planter favoritism and taxation without representation.
The passage criticizes special interests in Congress and urges moral courage in expansion policy. It references Puerto Rico and the Philippines, noting Taft’s background as a reporter and forecasting future outcomes in American imperial matters.
A Philadelphia Press correspondent disputes a Tribune excerpt claiming Spaniards and Boers shot poorly, citing battle losses at El Caney San Juan Hill Modder River Magersfontein Colenso and Santiago to argue Spaniards killed or wounded at higher rates than British and Americans. He notes American and British casualties and condemns blasphemous rhetoric by reformers out West, urging peace and restraint.
A William Curtis Washington letter criticizes Alaska’s lax governance as a caution for the Philippines. It recalls mining-law arrests near the gold camps, prison shortages, and the lack of courts, hotels, and proper justice in Alaska. The piece urges Congress to establish at least three courts to avoid travelers crossing 1,000 miles for justice.
The piece argues Alaska towns lack formal authority, with governance by sufferance and subscription. Cape Nome faces typhoid risk, sanitation gaps, and water contamination from river sources, prompting calls for federal funding for schools, post offices, and infrastructure. It criticizes Congress for distant oversight and urges action.
Republican leaders in Washington appear to abandon pressing Crampacker's bill to trim congressional and electoral representation in states with large voting restrictions. They aim to avoid debate during a presidential campaign while seeking electoral gains in border states. The issue remains unsettled but must be resolved correctly.
A fragmentary verse collection mentions a Sultan of Sulu a statesman Clarke and other names in a playful, satirical tone. The garbled text references a mob, a brave Yankee tar, and a warrior Kruger with crumbling phrases implying criticism and public sentiment.
The piece argues the Nicaragua canal issue forces a binary choice between US sovereignty over the canal and its annexed zone or neutralization under international protection. It urges keeping the canal free and under American responsibility, denying territorial seizure or military fortification, and upholding international law and the Monroe Doctrine.
In addressing the future the speaker cautions against bluff and urges clear intent to uphold the Monroe doctrine. He argues the United States must forbid foreign land grabs beyond current holdings and be prepared to back words with deeds to avoid disaster and blame.
The speaker urges maintaining naval rank and enhancing defenses. They push building a stronger navy and superior armor, noting large land forces are unnecessary but a capable army is still essential to match the nation's size, wealth, and needs. The call emphasizes high fighting efficiency and a modern war effort.
The governor and Senator Platt admire and like one another while differing in temperament and views. Each recognizes the other's necessity to the Republican party and respects the other's sincerity. Adversaries waiting for a quarrel will wait long.
A quirky Indianapolis Journal snippet shows a joke exchange about lozenges to stop coughing amid a railway misfire. Henry and Amelia discuss dodging a church scene while seeking a cure for coughing in a humorous, old time voice.
Humorous exchanges about married life and domestic rituals surface in the comic snippets from Chicago Times Herald and Puck. Jokes compare damp mornings and endless foot-wiping debates with affectionate stalemates between spouses.
A garbled miscellany cites odd facts and misprints: Brazil’s four hundredth anniversary noted with rail mileage ratios, medicinal myths about teeth, olives, hares, and cows, plus a patent for a rubber-thread stocking and state coal output. It mentions Holland lore, Peru population context, and agricultural trends, ending with a note on how blowing on flames from above accelerates combustion.
We offer a full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection. Buy from a reliable house that will stay and honor the guarantee as good as gold. Prices are as low as any.
Finleys announces its annual sale of table linens highlighting early stock purchases at old prices. The message notes high quality linens from celebrated makers and emphasizes favorable bargains for housekeepers amid general dry goods price increases.
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