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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
4
The article urges voters to consider the importance of the city controller position in tomorrow’s municipal nominations. It argues that an honest controller is a strong safeguard against robbery and fraud, framing the office as crucial to city finances and integrity.
A harsh editorial argues against presuming guilt for Senator Quay while accusing opponents of political spite. It denounces trials by rumor, urges support for Quay as Republican nominee, and condemns anti Quay expansionists for their silence on Queen Lil's real estate claim.
The piece reflects on forgiveness and human imperfection in public life. It argues that party loyalty pressures officials to demand consistency while opposing voices resist, and that even once-vital leaders may outlive their usefulness amid Washington battles over expansion.
The author argues public opinion cannot form a fixed policy on Philippine independence until more information is available. It suggests ratifying the Paris peace treaty and maintaining military occupation to preserve order while considering future governance, with many contingencies and the need for prudent statesmanship.
The piece questions Commisary General Eagan's testimony before the war investigation commission regarding army meat supplies to Santiago and Puerto Rico. It argues Miles’ character should wait until proven by testimony and notes public sympathy for soldiers facing harsh tropical conditions.
The Philadelphia Press warns of threats by Senator Quay and his machine to punish party belters. The piece notes Quay's long political career and claims his magnanimity masks a venom-filled pretext campaign, suggesting friends across the commonwealth should beware.
The piece extols Albert J. Beveridge, Indiana Senate nominee, tracing his rise from plowboy to lawyer and orator. It lauds his work ethic, self made education, and speeches such as the Union League club address and the Pittsburg Bar Association discourse. It also links Beveridge’s example to public figures like John L. Sullivan as inspiration for youth.
A press club convention is being arranged to be held in Baltimore soon, to ensure Journalism in the Electric city is represented and to prevent the formation of another local club in Beranton.
A provocative attack on Russell Sage follows a New York Court of Appeals ruling over Clark Laidlaw awarded 40 000 damages. The piece argues Sage bears responsibility for Laidlaw’s crippling injuries after Laidlaw shielded him during a bomb incident and urges payment. It notes broader social impact on trust between rich and poor and comments on a Paris court figure and a Century magazine story plan.
Sir James M. Edgar in the Commons extols expansion and growth of the United States while noting need for broad access to Chinese trade via fortified ports. Comment by John T. Mettutcheon on Manila battle jokes contrasts with Dewey dispatch facts. Cincinnati Express-Gagette highlights train robbery records, Mexican penalties, and Adjutant General Corbin on Army recruitment and alien limits.
A 1901 report shows 20 001 accepted applicants with 440 native born and 6 011 foreign born who became fully Americanized. Potter county is noted for a quirky public school run by a mother teacher in a township house with four related pupils. A social statistic claims marriage reduces crime, citing 1000 bachelors to 18 married criminals.
A retrospective on subsidies for railroads and imperial expansion. The piece argues government aid spurred continental rail links, notes past scandals, and urges subsidy support for canals and a growing merchant marine to keep the United States competitive and dominant in global trade. It contrasts domestic growth with ongoing reliance on foreign ships.
The Scranton Tribune presents a well printed almanac of over 10 pages with careful indexing. It highlights complete political information and reflects thorough editorial work.
A humorous verse from Puck describes the bachelor life with lively satire. It contrasts constant merriment and solitary evenings, lampooning social expectations and the imagined woes of aging without a wife. The poem comments on joy, companionship, and the oddities of bachelorhood.
Real Irish Point curtains are offered at 1.45 with related items listed at 2.59 and 4.25 and 4.75 in the sale. Prices shown suggest a discount or promotional pricing for window coverings.
Real Brussels curtains are offered at reduced prices reflecting markdowns from prior levels. Current figures show a sale range around seven dollars and recent promotions list prices near nine to twelve and three quarters dollars for selected widths.
The notice lists assortments of fancy silks priced from $1.00 to $140 and $1.50 to $2.00, plus select brocades in short lengths two to six yards. It notes closures for the first three lots in four to twelve and a half yard lengths and claims this is a rare silk value opportunity.
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