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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
4
In Scranton on July 5 1899 the case Howell vs Phillips moves to hear the defendant testify as the jury is assembled. The proceedings indicate the trial has reached a key phase with the defense prepared to present its case.
Washington correspondents report Governor Pinchot or someone views General Alger’s aim for Senate as a rupture with administration allies. Senator McMillan and Senator Burrows supported the president, while Alger uses the War Department’s prestige in a Michigan politics issue. Critics call it indecent and intolerable.
A North American Review piece urges withdrawal from Cuba with honor to win eventual annexation, criticizing American military rule and highlighting Cuban resentment. The column then details South Dakota's new comprehensive game law, outlining strict bans on bird shooting, hunting limits, fines, wardens powers, licensing, and enforcement provisions.
The article argues for civilian leadership in Cuba, citing George Kennan on military governance. It praises Generals Ward and Wilson for blending military and civil duties and urges Woodrow Wilson to command all Cuban affairs to replace the old Spanish system with justice and liberty.
The note apologizes to Speaker Henderson for a typesetting error in yesterday's Buffalo convention brief. It clarifies that General Henderson was not present and that General Wheeler spoke in Omaha about Santiago and the Philippines.
The report criticizes Rev. B Fay Mills for his provocative sermons and associations with controversial figures. It argues his activism risks alienating followers and urges him to focus on spiritual battles rather than political agendas.
A Klondiker returns with six thousand dollars in dust, drawing newspaper attention. The piece notes that dust yields more fame than scurvy and echoes calls for a new secretary of war, aligning with the Post master General Smith on wartime success.
Anthony Comatock helps the Philadelphia expo management firm test an art poster, showing capable leadership at the promotion bureau.
The Pittsburg Times calls Paul Kruger a mental lampoon while noting his recent haircut suggests someone cut his hair. Charles J. Bonaparte criticizes McKinley saying he manages the war for political effect and enjoys being mean.
Remarks question the anti-imperialists plan and speculate if the United States will surrender under fire. Cuban agitators are quoted as wanting a king if patient, while some call the new insect the Hobson bug. Revelers of yesterday stayed home after a day of quiet activity.
Rochester Post-Express argues public opinion is the true reformer in democracy, not rushed legislation. It warns that distrustful mass opinion leads to bad laws and cites the trust bust as an example, urging maturation of public sentiment before action and condemning attempts to legislate moral reform without unified support.
The writer argues that public opinion can force accountability in taxes, corporate treatment of workers, and social behavior, citing examples in the South and England where collective pressure compelled reform. He urges stronger trust in democracy to achieve meaningful changes without rushing to legislation.
The Washington Post reports Russia will abandon the Julian calendar and adopt the Gregorian civil year to align with European nations. A commission of sixteen, including nine astronomers, will set details, with the new style calendar expected to take effect in 1st.
Poem fragment describing a shoeshop memory of a grimy engraving of an old church. An elderly reader recalls the line Have God thy friend: He passeth all the great, repeating as the boy grows to manhood and finds faith through the aged print. James Whitcomb Riley. Scribner's.
An unaffectionate scene shows a well dressed woman, stroking a glossy dog, while a hollow eyed child in a polluted rag lies nearby. She senses wrong but clings to the dog, a contrast of purity and hardship described in stark detail.
A columnist denounces political influence in promotions and justice, arguing unearned advancement harms public service and erodes trust. It cites ill effects in the Interior department and military offices, noting impacts on crime prosecutions and societal respect for law.
A vintage ad touts the Star Automatic Paper Fastener as faster and self feeding with improved features. It advertises low prices and notes ongoing sales of Planitary Pencil Sharpeners with free 16 day trials. Also promotes blank books typewriter supplies and other office novelties.
In a Chicago Record piece a reader asks about a husband seeing black and red spots before sleep. The doctor prescribes stopping poker to alleviate symptoms. The brief quip frames a humor column about gambling and health.
Rexford's offers all kinds of July jewelry with waist sets buckles cuff pins and diamond rings. Many 14k gold rings plain or hand chased. To close the lot only 11 remain priced at $29 each.
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