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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
7
A compact Scranton Tribune item notes a Tribune Publishing Company entry with limited readable text showing no specific month, day or clear event details. The fragment suggests a routine notice or small-format notice within the local paper.
AP recounts Mon days and Tuesdays Paardeberg action as a turning point in the war. The report, circulated yesterday, is praised as a landmark in journalism and a standout South African war chronicle.
The Senate's six vote margin to take up the Quay case signals a high privilege dispute over Pennsylvania's full representation in Congress. The piece argues the constitutional right to genuine state representation matters more than regional or political squabbles, comparing it to broader empire topics and praising Colonel Quay’s future role.
The Associated Press by-law banning antagonistic sellers, against the Chicago Inter Ocean, was found mono tonic and harmful to public welfare by the West Supreme Court. It ruled corporations must act within charter limits and not impede competition. The decision underscores strict state control over corporate powers and public welfare.
The court holds that a corporation must avoid acts hostile to state authority since charters assume public interest. The Associated Press is seen as a mutual benefit group not an instrument of warfare against news outlets. Senator Quay endures abuse and controversy surrounding Wanamaker's literary burra yet remains resilient.
The Chinese minister to the United States, Wu Ting Fang, spoke at the University of Pennsylvania about proper relations with the Orient. He urged understanding, merit-based consular service, and a uniform spelling system, and warned against race-based laws while stressing impartial governance and education as reform. The address praised Washington and noted lessons from British and colonial administrations, with a digression about Cape Town and Senator Billy Mason.
Cassell Headley former district attorney of Orange County New York sues General N M Cur tiz leader of the abolition movement whose views were discussed recently. Headley argues murder prevalence stems from the issue and claims to oppose capital punishment.
The article discusses capital punishment, citing 1888 to 1892 murder and conviction figures and lynching counts. It argues conviction rates lag behind murders, blaming inadequate detective work and juror reluctance, and suggests abolishing the death penalty would raise convictions and deterrence. It notes Herr Most, the anarchist, on stage.
A proposed amendment by Representative Lacey of Iowa would set five year terms for classified civil service employees. It allows reappointment with department head examination and aims to curb complacency as personnel age in service. The measure seeks balance between protection and accountability in public staffing.
Amaccus the Tribune astrologer prints a Saturday forecast dated Feb 1 noting a child will learn that success hinges on personal effort a chronic kicker is doomed to ruined footwear and a school board faces hopeful plans. It also mentions slot machines, a viaduct need, failed marriages, early Easter eggs and Klondike parties.
A young woman asks about the symphony concert and a young man replies it was better than many recent shows, noting there was nothing suggestive about it.
A pasted tangle of verse fragments and old proverbs from the Duffalo News and other periodicals. The text mixes comical rhymes about Hawarden and a Welsh bootmaker with moral quips on theft and smiling through hardship, attributed to various authors and newspapers.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Secretary Hay answered House inquiries confirming there is no secret understanding with any nation and that treaties need Senate advice and consent. It stresses Britain’s wartime friendliness was not due to a secret compact and defends US neutrality and entangling alliances avoidance per Washingtonian precedent.
The piece argues against rumors of a hidden U S treaty with Britain or other powers. It stresses that, due to the constitution, tradition, and diverse views, the United States cannot form secret alliances with any nation even amid foreign sympathy. It warns against demagogic speculation and urges loyalty to the American flag.
Justice Tlarlan urges Americans to uphold core constitutional principles and liberty under law amid political storms. He defends national destiny, Providence, and unity, condemning indifference and anti government voices while praising soldiers and the nation’s enduring free institutions.
An old reliable house stocks a full line of watches from all makes guaranteed to pass inspection. The firm emphasizes lasting service not as a temporary shop and promises prices as low as any with a strong guarantee.
Finley’s Foulard Silks and Challies announce a new spring line of foulards. The collection features the cream of the best manufacturers for 1900 with colors suited for summer garments. Natural Foulard and Liberty Satin finishes include blues greys heliotrope fawns and more.
Our assortment remains extensive but finer grades are scarce and allocations will vanish soon. Early buyers will enjoy the best selection as the exhibit runs this week.
Teachers and superintendents seeking substantial inexpensive aids for class use can find these new reproductions of great value. Two different subjects available. prices reasonable and assortment complete at 510 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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