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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
4
A 1900 Scranton Tribune note invites readers to submit letters on current topics under real names with editorial revision. The paper cites a Republican City Ticket and mentions concerns over recurring labor troubles prompting manufacturers to relocate from Chicago to smaller towns.
A letter argues Republicans must support party nominees Ferber and Fellows in Scranton school board elections amid Supreme Court debates on board size. It notes Democratic competition intensifies voting while Republican wards show calm, urging party loyalty to overcome turnout disparities. It ends by questioning the Sun's basis for worry over a canal treaty.
The Philadelphia Record advocates a unified state primary system with same day and places, automatic registration, and general election style returns. It argues such changes would curb corruption and reveal public virtue, but warns reform tinkering cannot replace virtuous leadership. Andrew Carnegie is cited as contrasting the idea with a true political leader.
Reports from Havana recount Colonel Trosker Huss as customs chief praised by special agent Porter for reforms and revenue, while General Ludlow denies clashes with civil governor Nunez. The piece also argues American strength and diplomacy support the Nicaragua canal openness, countering European fears and urging confidence in U S supremacy.
The article notes Boer artillery crews from the Canaries and Gallela seeking better wages in Cuba, praising their industry. It asserts Boer guns outrange British pieces by about five miles, predicting the modern weapon will prevail over the ancient, with U S observers urged to learn from England’s costly example.
A fragment from a speech by Congressman Cushman at a Middlesex club celebration of Lincoln’s birthday sparks controversy over labeling Senator Hear as traitor. The piece argues Hear’s actions in supporting Aguinaldo were misguided, not treasonous, and defends his moral stance amid national outrage.
The author critiques public figures and events, noting Cushman and Langtry, a supposed New York charity concert, Kentucky peace, Carnegie’s income, Chicago anti trust chatter, and German passivity. The tone is skeptical, mixing social gossip with commentary on power and money and ending with a wary view of General Roberts and Molineux’s fortune based hope.
A New York Telegraph recounts a congressman reminiscence about visits to departments in old times. At the navy department Commodore John G Walker led the bureau of navigation and corrected a confused ensign who misidentified him as Commodore. The ensign later became a lieutenant and served at Banting, with Walker valued for strict discipline.
Obituary note on ORD LUDLOW a respected judge and sociable New York figure praised for kindness on the bench. Anecdotes recount his gentle handling of nervous witnesses and the humorous miscommunications at social gatherings including Montanan banquet anecdotes, English hotel pricing, and Kruger Joubert office jokes.
A collage of wry anecdotes from the era. A lawyer candidate learns of ham theft politics, a Newcastle inspector finds a pupil waiting for the present, a Viennese plea on spelling sparks foreign laughter, and a Islington boy proudly recalls Britain’s battles, all reflecting social wit and cross‑cultural humor.
A compilation of brief notes on public figures and events. Governor Leary of Guam imposes whiskey and beer duties while arts goods are duty free. William Waldorf Astoria objects to his title being dropped in England. Queen Victoria receives a jeweled canopied mold from Curzon. Baron Stumm seeks winter in Italy amid health concerns. Clergy and poets receive varied reactions to public worship. McKinley and Eliot tied to chess and walking habits. Parson John Parsons gifts a model royal yacht to Roosevelt’s sons. Portraits compare Wheeler and Grant. Dewey painted at Norwich. Popes’ ages and legacies traced. Boer War dispatches outline rider success rates. Agnes Irwin, Franklin descendant, linked to the Parish exposition commission.
Women flock to the library as dozens of new titles arrive led by Mrs. Burnett and other authors. Readers fear overhype and possible unavailability while savoring tales of happiness and sentiment in the latest works. A church group from Second Presbyterian plans a supper tonight.
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A verse describes a voyage to Lullaby land aboard a rocking chair ship. Cargo includes a wooly dog a china cat a tin trumpet and an old torn hat. A child traveler is aboard as the captain completes a gentle voyage to the land of the Setting Sun.
Finley’s announces a January clearance success and opens a spring sale on muslin underwear. The notice emphasizes reopening inventory for spring and invites shoppers to explore new offerings.
A local retailer presents a full range of underwear from simple to elaborately trimmed pieces. The line includes complete sets with special numbers and wedding packages, with prices noted.
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