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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
4
A garbled note suggests an explanation by Roosevelt about his visit to McKinley. The readable fragments indicate a journal-like account of a political encounter and its interpretation.
Eighty pages of typewritten testimony reveal teachers differ on discipline and the school’s moral atmosphere. Critics flagroom slang and misused records while defending results, urging dismissal as unfit. Secretary Alger’s absence from the McKinley-Roosevelt conference is noted.
Community urged to relieve the Home of the Friendless from 33000 in debts, noting three year financial depression and successive ill fortune. Donated land by Pennsylvania Coal and John B. Smith, new building, mortgage of 15000 and 20400, only small payments made, calls for alive donors to fund operations and clear encumbrances.
A nominee threatens to nominate ex Congressman Prockin as an independent, while a reformer faction hints at picturesque changes. The Merion church pastor condemns polygamy and questions the fitness of ex wives for a daughter, stirring debate over family ties and political legitimacy.
The article cites ex Governor Bockwahter praising Muswin and Siberht for river navigation improvements. It contrasts waterway upgrades with rail expansion, notes neglect of major rivers like the Mississippi and Ohio, and argues for balanced use of canals and rails while acknowledging domestic gains from rail transport. Judge Van Wyck comments on spelling quirks.
A London suburb lays cornerstone for a five acre HQ building of the British Postal Savings Bank. The bank accepts small deposits from penny stamps and operates without traditional retail banking, using London custody of accounts and correspondence for withdrawals. Deposits total 7,000,000 with 600,005,000 in deposits. rapid growth adds 100 new clerks yearly.
The war office backs thrift through charitable funds for soldiers and deferred pay, while the London Technical Education Board funds scholarships via the bank. Large banks remain strong despite older agencies fading, and post office savings have grown far beyond former levels. Legislation in Congress may permit a government backed banking principle in the United States. Three daughters of the late Colonel Robert teach in Manila public schools, continuing his civic work begun on the battlefield.
Senator Fairbanks argues the United States should deny Canada any seaborne port, calling their claims unjust and urging amicable settlement. The piece condemns Canada’s stance, praises American resolve, and notes broader remarks on science, politics, and Klan activity in Georgia.
A lyric poem vows steadfast companionship as the speaker promises to walk with a lad through every season and mile. The speaker pledges loyal support and shared journeys, from spring to winter, toward heaven’s door.
Col Blair and two guides pursued a moose in a canoe as the animal crashed toward the steam launch. After a dangerous chase and rope work, the moose was driven ashore, then escaped back into the water, with the crew narrowly avoiding disaster and surviving the wild encounter on Lake Edward in Quebec.
Spring reports from national banks show increased lending in April versus last year. Private banks and trust companies also expanded loans for industry, with merchants and manufacturers borrowing an estimated half to three quarters of a billion dollars more than a year ago to fund wages and operations.
A Buffalo News humor item recounts a Sunday school moment where a teacher asks boys to name the three great feniste of the Jews. A student responds with Breakfast, dinner and supper in a playfully unintended answer.
Rexford's Scranton offers damaged stock from July 11 1899 with prices one third or half off. Items include fish knives 2 dollars now 1 dollar, fruit knives 1.75, berry spoons 1.75, sugar tongs 0.48, butter knives 0.07, and many more pieces available.
The ad touts Star Automatic Paper Fastener with self feeding and improved design. It highlights low prices and mentions the Planitary Pencil Sharpeners with a claim to never break lead. Trials offer 16 days free in your office along with other novelties and a large line of blank books and typewriter supplies.
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