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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
5
City meeting notes discuss a proposed viaduct and street improvements on the West Side. Arguments focus on construction costs, pedestrian safety, and disruption to rail and traffic. Proponents urge action to reduce congestion while opponents question funding and necessity.
Postwar Kentucky turmoil unfolds as Governor Taylor defends his September adjournment and the Goebel minority seeks to thwart the legislature. The piece argues Taylor acted to shield Frankfort from insurrection and asserts the legality of his actions, while detailing the broader political storm and its national reactions.
A federal equity court refuses to intervene, ruling office is not property and can be abolished by constitutional amendment. The decision pushes the dispute into Kentucky state courts, signaling a partisan path and a contested struggle as Democrats aim to install their claimants amid accusations of fraud and corruption.
A wartime era article outlines arguments over building a dam on Niagara to power Lake Michigan Huron and regulate levels. Detroit engineer George Wisner estimates dredging costs at start around 7 million pounds with ongoing upkeep, and a dam could raise lake levels while offsetting potential drainage canal effects. The piece includes anecdotes from local papers on social scenes and Moody on higher criticism, reflecting broad topics in the period.
In Buffalo a dissent argues that raising the lakes risks inundating shore lands and empowering Canada, proposing an international engineers commission to study. He favors Niagara river engineering as a cheaper path to safe navigation, while warning about harbor dredging delays. The piece also notes political shifts and a cold wave dampening optimism as flags drift.
A medieval tale about a physician and a gatekeeper ends with St. Peter’s judgment. The Colorado Springs item notes ex minister Barrett, Dartmouth graduate, told a speech in the Senate marble room claiming a grand Orient role and meeting Dewey aboard the Olympia.
An old classmate of Barrett delivered a forceful accusation during a Dartmouth gathering, prompting solemn denials from the group as Barrett faced embarrassment after the ex-minister to Elam hesitated and sat down.
A visitor questions a man about his rise to success while the host hints at a secret venture. The man speaks of an upcoming party and asks the guest to observe his conduct before his wife determines if he is a success. The exchange suggests a dramatic reveal linked to new enterprises.
A guest at a Breming am dinner shares a humorous quip about church safety. The witty lady claims danger arises when a canon reads, a gun on the pulpit, a choir charged, a choir murdering the anthem, and the organist seeks to drown the choir.
A tense dialogue shows a Haitian leader discussing foreign creditors and threats of exposure. The exchange mentions a ninth cruiser, world affairs, and imminent contact, with hints of international bankruptcy concerns and calls to restart proceedings in Cleveland.
A garbled collection of trivia and misquoted facts on economies, wars, inventions, and exploration. It cites percentages, dates, and places with numerous errors, discussing Germany France the United States and various ports and regions with unsettled data.
The column reports on a teacher prompted wordplay among students during a grammar exercise, humorous streetcar observations about ventilation, and a birthday tribute to Mrs George at the Home for the Privy. It also mentions a new Wardenbergh School of Music course, Carrie Chapman Catt’s suffrage forecast, and a Second Presbyterian supper scene.
A poem by Percy Fitzhugh appears in the Brooklyn Eagle reflecting on life and death with lines about living for others, forgiveness, and finding meaning as the world fades. The verse contemplates the human cry and the hope that it is heard.
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Finleys announces a January clearance sale of muslin underwear was so successful that the store now opens for spring with an expanded selection.
A Lahore garment retailer unveils a new line of undergarments praised for freshness and dainty styling. The collection ranges from simple pieces to intricately trimmed designs, reflecting high craftsmanship.
A vintage notice offering ladies girls and children's garments with special matching sets for weddings and other occasions. It advertises tempting prices and emphasized value through coordinated outfits.
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