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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes editorials invite readers to submit real names with letters. It highlights the mayor’s latest message presenting his compliments grievances and ideas about his administration.
The overwhelming vote to exclude Brigham Roberts from Congress signals public demand against polygamy and asserts that constitutional questions about procedure were sidelined. The episode shows Congress’ quick responsiveness to public will, while Filipino representatives see Mr. Bryan’s influence fading in short range remarks.
A Washington delegation from the Puerto Rico chamber of commerce reports widespread distress after two years of independence from Spain, crop losses from a dust hurricane, and no export market. They urge free trade with the United States as essential, noting congressional debate and opposition by special interests. Kentucky weighs prayers against bullets to maintain order.
Statement by William E. Carule outlines government church relations in the Philippines. Tax rules apply to church estates. exemptions for worship and education. Friars may stay if they limit activities to ecclesiastical matters and schools become secularized with Catholic schools allowed under conditions.
The article reports American authority in the Philippines will protect church rights while denying sectarian privileges. Archbishop Chapelle backs the policy to expel friars if disobedient, with law equal for all. It notes potential clashes between church and state and critiques Captain Leary’s Guam tariff plan as imprudent.
Governor Roosevelt rejects Payn as superintendent of insurance, aligning with Platt against factional strife. He pursues reform and independence, backed by favorable views from a Philadelphia Ledger correspondent. The Scotia’s Sons annual Burns banquet in Scranton honors Burns with speeches and toasts.
The Scranton Truth notes Pennsylvania would be honored by nominating Postmaster General Smith for vice president, with the Republican National convention in Philadelphia next summer seen as a chance to prove worthy of opportunity if McKinley and Smith prevail.
A rapid survey of odd facts reports on languages in Africa, tourist spending by 100000 visitors, and a mirrored array of trivia. European bison in Lithuani a large herd, aluminium cable prospects, camel hair shawls in Hokhora, and a writer's list of crimes by animals. Also notes on rail car order and engine-adjacent comfort in trains.
One lot of Gents 14 Hose offered in a good assortment of fancy colors and all black. Most are 30 and 35 cent goods, offered at 21 cents.
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