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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
7
A terse note from a local column claims Mr. Soper’s remarks on “have Waves” sparked unwelcome debate. The piece asserts that out of every dollar donated to Christian missions, ninety-three cents is consumed by administration, leaving only seven cents to missions.
Focht introduces a stalwart ballot reform bill urging amendments before approval. Critics doubt constitutional limits on multiple nominations and oppose the planned ballot order stacking party lines. The measure lacks safeguards against watcher abuse and calls for clearer ballot handling and court recounts amid regional boxing gossip.
The article notes early war efforts to curb influence in officer selection. Presidents and officials moved toward merit based promotions, reducing senator or public life endorsements. Curtis reports surprise at needing more than endorsements, and highlights generals Bell and Wood as merit-based rewards.
The Weekly Letter on Municipal Affairs outlines a system where candidates from volunteer regiments are examined at the Presidio barracks based on merit, not rank. Colonels Cheatham Grove Locket Cammite Gardener will nominate top subordinates as examinations begin, with boards operating continuously to assess physical, mental, and moral fitness.
The University of Pennsylvania trustees accept 325000 from Burnham Williams Co for a new five hundred pupil engineering complex. The project aims to elevate mechanical civil and electrical programs with a first class lab and workshop, costing four to five hundred thousand dollars.
The piece argues Congress must explain how the United States allowed Britain to buy mules here for use in South Africa. It notes the established ability to sell mules and Britain’s capacity to pay, and mentions foreign consuls in Manila profiting from selling to the buyers.
The piece jokes about Morgan modernizing rail lines and improving trolley routes. It notes the Daughters of the Revolution have a strong press bureau and envisions Carrie Nation entering editorial work. It ends with a jibe about Congress and envoys in Pekin and a self strangling remark.
The Harrisburg assembly reported favorably on several measures including district court reforms, school board cooperation with private kindergartens and tobacco sales restrictions. Debates centered on mine inspectors with arguments over doubling inspectors and salary, and a plan to elect inspectors by the people. A large Harrisburg gathering heard speeches on Washington’s Birthday with officials from Ashland and party figures in attendance.
Harrisburg reports a House resolution urged Governor Stone to demand the resignation of James K. Roderick, chief of the bureau of mines, amid claims of improper remarks and actions affecting miners. Representative Alfred We. Gayner led the push with a lengthy speech supported by colleagues, detailing alleged statements on the floor.
The school board plans to reorganize next Tuesday as BT. Jayne vies for chairman against John Gibbons with D. J. Reedy and E. D. Fellows seeking reelection. A caucus favored Jayne, with 13 of 14 invited attendees supporting him for chairman and backing Reedy and Fellows for their posts.
Mr Gibbons stated he accepted the chairmanship when asked and expects eleven votes next Tuesday after claiming support of nonattending members. He said no promises were made and contradicted a strong desire to continue beyond the coming year.
A memorial service was held in Knights of Columbus club rooms for members who died since the lodge began. Rev Z V Moylan led with Chopin March Funebre, a piano sextette performed, and solos by T F Howley and Frank J O Hara accompanied by readings from Th Z Trowke. Attorney John J Murphy gave the address and the group closed with Newmans Respectfully.
Ambiguous text suggests a circular for S000 fly directed to Stand ant Co Wellh Chic, noting procedures for prefacing light distribution. Mentions Licht, Lyeleaper Chankeraene, and agents including Meat Wight Company, Gunton, C. with references to factory and shipments.
Final prices to move at once on silks and dress goods, broken lines and odd pieces from regular stock. High grade qualities, carefully selected styles for all dress lengths from children's to skirts, with quantities for every purpose.
The note promotes regular fifty cent and 25C quality items in all wool pads checks stripes and matures. It advises selecting the finest quality using all wool plaids camel's hair plaids and heavy wool mixtures for superior results.
A one week promotion markets 45c Taffeta and Suyah Silks at 65c for 6 yards, with 88c units on fancy silks formerly $1 to $1.75. Large assortment in light and dark colors. No better quality silk available in the market.
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