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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
4
Scranton February 26 1900 notices announce The Scranton Tribune accepts short letters on current topics when signed with real names and subject to editorial revision and space permits. It details office at 150 Nasenu St New York and foreign advertising agent VREBLAND.
The Republican state committee directs Pennsylvania electors to meet at Harrisburg's opera house on Wednesday April 2 at 1 20 for nominating auditors general, congressmen, presidential electors, and eight national convention alternates. Delegates are apportioned by vote totals. slate includes Frank Reeder as chairman and W R Andrews, C B Voorhees as secretaries. A secondary editorial note attacks slot machines and municipal governance in Scranton.
Judge Hand explains Pennsylvania law authorizing construction of branch lines and land acquisition by foreign railways. He supports the Erie and Wyoming Valley plan and confirms transfer of coal business at Lackawaxen. The testimony reassures the Erie and Wyoming company’s lawful actions before the New York railway commissioners.
Judge Hand explains that a railroad main line lease does not forbid building a parallel branch. He says a lessee cannot stop new competition by law alone and would need an express covenant. The audience, commissioners, and a judge agree his summary clarifies Pennsylvania law on railroad rights. The passage ends with a moral remark about the Boers.
The piece argues against estrangement or spoliation and supports a civil government for Puerto Rico with a 75 percent Dingley tariff rate temporarily, returning collected funds. It contends the sugar and tobacco trusts are not endangered and highlights benefits to Puerto Rico and U.S. taxpayers, noting Matthew Flannery Quay’s expected Senate confirmation.
A Chinese minister at a University of Pennsylvania talk urged applying the Monroe doctrine to Asia. He noted the Philippines near Asia and warned that American influence could spread to the mainland, while President McKinley remains unfazed by anti imperialist critics as debates on expansion continue.
The piece argues Rome should name a Cuban bishop in Havana after independence while noting Cuban nationalists oppose it, seeking Vatican leverage and challenging U S civil authority in church matters. It highlights American duty in Cuba and questions Philippine governance under a new commission and currency reform.
A verse excerpt praises Della's deft handling of cards and her focus on winning, noting the allure of her graceful play and the tension of the game. It hints at perceived cleverness and performance without detailing any specific cheating act.
An elderly African American minstrel in a frock coat and plug hat sat in the Stock Exchange gallery as brokers mocked him. He offered little reaction until he handed them a copper cent, prompting laughter and curiosity about his perspective. The moment ends with a broker wishing to know that perspective.
The article recounts how Steinitz solved a chess attack purely by accident when playing with his daughter, a natural move he hadn’t foreseen. It parallels Joseffy’s breakthrough in music after hearing an incidental effect from a family member drumming, leading him to reproduce the moment.
The New York Post recounts Lord Beauchamp’s rigid Sydney receptions with blue and white dividers, a blue card mishap at an audience, and a witty protest by a colonial wife. It also features MARIA MITCHELL called the Mother of the Stars, a teacher famed for home parties at the observatory and her dry chronometer remark.
A Scottish American writer notes Queen Victoria frequently visits Balmoral estates and chats with crofters and their wives. The piece highlights her kindness and constant attentiveness during intimate royal meetings on the Balmoral grounds.
The queen is offered whisky by the housewife and lauded chieftains press her to drink. The welcoming lines show Highlands hospitality with a playful exchange about the day being cold and damp. The guliman cautions against urging the queen, noting she may have already taken a drop.
A Cincinnati to Washington trip aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio train sparked a dialogue among Kentucky farmers and Rep Bhattue about Kentucky politics and Senator Mark Hanna. The farmers quizzed a passenger about Hanna and one replied I like Hanna he is the fellow who makes the things that happen.
A collection of brief notes on diverse figures including the queen of Greece as admiral, Elise Farrel of Ansonia learning business methods, poet T. B. Aldrich on cigarettes, and Major General Sir W. Gustavus Nicholson. The item covers military figures, academics, inventions, and a name-change anecdote involving John W. Dockwalter and Buckwalter lineage.
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Finley’s introduces the spring collection of New Foulards highlighting the cream of the 1900 manufacturers. The line moves away from blacks and navys to summer colors including blues greys heliotrope fawns in Natural Foulard and Liberty Satin finishes.
Our Charlies are handsome and our assortment is broader than ever, but fines grades are scarce. This limited supply ends soon, so early buyers will secure the best selection. See our exhibit this week.
Teachers and superintendents seek affordable, substantial picture study aids. The Prang Platinettes offer two subjects with beautiful, complete assortments and very reasonable prices, ideal for classroom use and instruction at 510 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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