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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
4
An appellate ruling by Judge Stevenson, appointed by Governor Stone, targets alleged vice networks linked to the Law and Order Society. Clarence Duboney accuses officials of protecting lewd women as the reform drive sparks political backlash and media scrutiny.
The Army and Navy Journal questions Maclay's History of the Navy now used at Annapolis, accusing Schley of cowardice and falsehood. It notes Navy department praise for the officer contrasted with alleged unpunished conduct, provoking embarrassment over official censure.
The article critiques the Maclay volume as history by denial, noting Navy records show conduct warranting inquiry or court martial. It warns official glossing causes ongoing embarrassment. It mentions Buffalo hosting educator congresses including Indian educators led by Viatelle Rypel and a focus on Indian literary and native art work at the Exposition.
A Chicago chemist Hugo Jone claims to have devised a method to produce electricity directly from coal and patent a process that may solve the long quest for commercial coal derived power. Experts express cautious interest with doubt about economical viability and market potential.
The piece notes severe drought in the middle west and southwest harming crops and livestock. It mentions a new insect damaging maples, explains visible holes and larvae, and advises treatment. It also highlights an educational talk by Dr. Francis Burke Brandt on the duty to defective children, Philadelphia schools drawing attention, and local efforts in Suffolk and Beranton on charitable aid and supplies as agricultural fairs book for the season.
A writer recalls watching a woman take notes in the Liberal Arts hall of the Pan American exhibit. The scene shifts to jade furniture, the Russian division, and the Midway, with reflections on teachers gathering knowledge and a playful but perilous ride on the Loop the Loop. Buffalo Bill is mentioned as visiting in September.
A colorful account describes Colonel Cody’s presence near a large estate and a Wild West show planned for September. The piece highlights observers including a grand lady from the neighboring realm inspecting fisheries notes, an entomologist chasing bugs, and assorted attendees captivated by the fair’s varied displays.
A fragment from the St James Gazette presents a didactic verse urging restraint and gratitude. It admonishes readers to avoid mockery of drinkers, keep faith with oaths, refrain from ostentatious piety, remember names and faces, honor comrades, thank those who serve, and acknowledge praise appropriately.
The article notes Victoria Crosses awarded largely to military and naval doctors. It reports the Alpine railway from Bex to Villars opening and a picturesque Alpine country. Milestones include global octant value, European shipping, British dairy production, a French climber finding a deep underwater cave, and a claim that English secret service cost 45 thousand with a rival paying 210 thousand for a treaty copy, plus European investments across Belgium and Russia.
The ad promotes the New Monarch Shirts with new lines and patterns for hot summer weather. It touts comfort, style, neatness, perfect fit, and best workmanship as essential for vacationers and home-stayers seeking quality apparel.
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