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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1900

Page

5

Quay Supporters Planned Senate Show of Hands

It is announced on poor authority that supporters of Senator Quay's agenda in the senate intend soon to be forced to show their hands. It is high time the people of Pennsylvania should know where they stand.

Quay Ehiusi Senate Penneslvania New York Washington Fushios Paul Leicester Ford Wiliam Penn Oliver Cronwell Santa Chius Cinderela Hillge Bridge N. 11 Tam Boston

Thirty Years of American Expansion Highlights From Secretary Gage Speech

The column reproduces a table from Secretary Gage showing three decades of growth and declines in rail freight, iron and steel imports, and American weaving in foreign trade. It notes a general encouragement of territorial expansion and policy effects while mentioning a Kentucky political feud over Governor Taylor facing murder indictment threats from Democratic revolutionists.

Gage Chiene Congress Neaenres Kentucky Taylor Gochel Himam Tial Beta

Truesdale era brings revival at D and W Railroad

The annual report shows a conversion of a half million dollar deficit into a near two million dollar surplus under President Truesdale. Management credits modern economies and customer focused reforms for the railroad's renewed energy and ahead-of-competition performance.

Nanwe Co. D. & W. Railroad Company Truesdale Hhow Jarre Devree Hfe Fideae Wensles

Public dispute over stage conduct and grand jury action

A city source reports a contention over a theatre performance seen as a violation of public decorum. The speaker asserts evidence to halt the show and seeks grand jury review while criticizing certain acts as exceptions rather than norms.

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Navy building boom boosts US battleship fleet

The piece outlines a rapid expansion of American battleships led by the Kearsage and Kentucky with several others planned or under contract, aiming to place the US navy near the top of world power. It also warns against amateur hypnotism after discussing New York’s case and cautions about the dangers of hypnotic practices.

Kearsage Kentucky Alabama Ilinois Wisconsin Oregon Maine Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia West Virginia Nebraska California United States Nicaragua

Corporate reorganization proposals and reforms

The piece outlines proposed corporate law changes including solvent capital rules, stockholder liability, prohibition of loans to interested stockholders, and provisions for fiduciary duties and transparent promotions. It notes annual stockholder balance sheets, consolidated mergers with fair buyout, and reduced organization tax plus a governor’s push to enact reforms. It also mentions unrelated notes on a theatre promotion, an art gallery in Binghamton, and editorial miscreditions.

Secretary of State Roosevelt

Washington's Birthday Observance and Themed Socials

The piece notes upcoming informal Washington’s Birthday entertainments and critiques biographers and novelists for revisiting historic heroes. It reports First Presbyterian church dinners organized by local ladies and describes festive colonial touches and costumes planned for celebrations.

Michigan's lively telephone fight in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids centers a protracted battle between the Michigan company now part of Erie and the Citizens' company with local independents. The Erie group seeks to consolidate and control Michigan exchanges, while Citizens and allies pool stock to halt sales and defend local rates. The struggle expands to other cities as independent exchanges form alliances to resist Erie control.

Grand Rapids Michigan Company Erie System Citizens’ Company of Termes Citizens’ Company Muskegon Halamazoo Lansing Battle Crevck Detroit Pierree Fingree Pingree Alme Erie Company Michigan Roepeeta Michigan Financelwring Stockhollers Ii Capitel Eric Jackson Saginaw Kalamazoo Erie Endeas Tt the Muskegon Company Markemon Company Erie Jc Waa Beccause James M. Barnett Lester J. Rindge FE. A. Stowe Old National Bank Citizens Spt

Railroad Men Get Ready for Inspection

Advertises a full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection. Warns against unreliable agents and promotes a long established dealer selling watches at low prices with a guarantee “as good as gold.”

Rumor and Relics Share Stage in Political Tales

Ex Speaker Reed learns a Western congressman plans a novel featuring a womanless plot. Springfield figures weigh in as Duffield sends Senator Cullom a gavel carved from Lincoln elm wood and walnut from the old statehouse staircase. Queen Victoria credits outdoor living for longevity and health, describing daily rides and pony carriages as she keeps active.

Reed Ceed Milly Atate House Sangamon Court House Lincoln Home Queen Victoria Scotland Her Majesty

Finley’s Foulard Silks and Challies Spring Line 1900

Finley announces a new spring line of foulards and challies for 1900. The collection features colors suited for summer wear, including blues greys heliotrope and fawn, with Natural Foulard and Liberty Satin finishes from top manufacturers.

Our Charlies Exhibit Weeks Offer Handsome Assortment

Our Charlies are extremely handsome and the selection this week is the finest yet but scarcity in fine grades will limit this sale. Early buyers will secure the best picks as the exhibit continues this week.

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