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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
7
Scranton reports the deadlock in Harrisburg over legislation is blamed on Republican members who bolted their caucus. The note calls on constituents to take notice of the stalemate and its public suspense.
The proposed ballot would rank party candidates by vote totals within each office, replacing the current arrangement. Proponents claim the change mirrors the political system and aids identification, while opponents warn of political manipulation and indicate voters may resist. The measure enjoys public support and is argued to benefit the legislature if enacted, with critics questioning expectations of appointive favoritism by Col onel Stone and partisan governors.
The piece urges immediate sessions to fix long standing faults in the regular army. It argues for a permanent military head with real control over all armed forces and limited civil department interference to prevent politicized leadership and improve command efficiency.
The text argues for centralized authority and expert military leadership to prevent mismanagement in army provisioning and investigations. It critiques rival claims by generals and commissaries, urging a balanced, larger regular army and federal militia, with civilian oversight to ensure competent care for soldiers. Quay is noted for long service.
The letter defends the safety and purity of canned beef sold in ordinary commerce, noting meat from packing houses is carefully processed from unloading to canning. It argues delays and heat in transit could spoil meat, urges thorough investigations if needed, and says open criticism improves justice and public trust in American industry and government actions in Cuba.
The piece argues for women judges after recent civil cases absolving dressmakers of pay for allegedly tight gowns. It criticizes male judges, claims women on the bench would ensure fairer verdicts. It also notes Vineland New Jersey enacting a curfew law enabling fines and imprisonment for youths under fifteen found on streets after nine.
Local officials show leniency on a scale of punishment as the Vineland mayor resists the ordinance. Montrose local delegate breaks with party lines on expansion questions and signals doubt about Democratic alignment. The piece critiques Washington correspondents for lacking substantial news on McKinley’s stance.
The article cites court rulings affirming public access to municipal records including licenses and tax records. It discusses mandamus remedies and notes the New York Sun’s arithmetic guidance on converting metric measures to imperial units. It also reflects on presidential term experience and military command law, mentioning General Miles and the history of army headquarters in Washington.
Letter discusses government war supply meats from the Spanish American War era. It cites Atwater and European research, claiming nutrition data are established as axiomatic and beyond doubt. The author urges sworn evidence over generalities to protect trade and agriculture.
Armour & Co Chicago argues canned boiled meat preserves proteins and nutrition under military use. Tests show meat’s nutritive value remains intact after canning and cooking, countering claims of nutrient loss. German British and French armies have long used it with proper preparation.
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