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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
7
In Scranton on July 22 1899 reports quote Secretary Alger as discourteous for not resigning directly to New York yellow journals. The item notes public reaction and framing of his conduct amid ongoing political pressure.
An editorial argues the Moses Taylor hospital exclusion of private patients disappoints many who rely on its services. It urges Scranton residents to fund a Lackawanna hospital building with private rooms, notes shortages at Lackawanna and Moses Taylor facilities, and asks who among donors will bear a lasting monument.
The article notes Admiral Dewey avoiding Turkish honors and medals to sidestep the sultan’s Hassan Medjidie decoration while facing pressure from Democrats to stand as their presidential candidate, and to avoid further obstruction.
The piece denounces council laxity as the main cause of municipal troubles from unsafe streets and inadequate firefighting to stalled sewer and park projects. It warns reform is overdue, fearing continued neglect will provoke taxpayer outrage and dire outcomes if not corrected.
General William F. Draper, now ambassador to Italy, says he has no aspiration for the Senate and would not seek candidacy against Senator Hoar. He dismisses the idea of challenging Hoar and clarifies his political plans for the future.
The piece argues that public questions outweigh individual figures in choosing a successor to Senator Hoar. It recalls the dangers of rewarding officials who betray constituents and stresses that national honor and the peace treaty's fate matter more than personal esteem. Admiral Dewey is noted as skeptical yet a potential peace maker.
A critical essay about Tebert G. Ingersoll discusses his natural ability and public charm while condemning his opposition to faith and religion. It notes his generous personal conduct toward the needy, yet portrays him as pitiless toward belief and a cautionary example of a professional skeptic. It also mentions Southern figures like General Fitzhugh Lee as signs of reconciliation.
The article argues for a civilian who combines legal expertise with executive ability to guide colonial governance issues in the Philippines. It notes that records show civilians have held the post as often as military men and have succeeded when advised by military experts. It reports Secretary Alger's retirement and the shift toward proper recognition of the general's position and achievements.
The article urges appointing an able lawyer to the soon vacant chair and warns against consulting subordinate officers. It notes possible civilians with military experience as civil administrators and weighs Generals Wilson Wood Wareene and others. It suggests watching General Greene due to experience in the Philippines and Cuba and ties to New York state considerations.
The piece records Senator Nelson's view that General Miles should lead in the Philippines and criticizes Senate delays on the treaty. It notes Will Cumback on Harrison’s 1892 defeat, references a poultry book expense, and mocks various political figures while commenting on the war’s prolongation and Kruger’s reaction.
General Ludlow, Havana military governor, says American coverage misreads Cuba's six month progress. He criticizes extreme depictions from both pro and anti insurrection factions and urges fair commentary focusing on those restoring order rather than sensational nonrepresentatives.
A playful verse recounts Crotchety and Cross arguing aboard a leaky boat Bulky Bay. The trio quarrels over steering and direction as wind and sea thwart their plans. Eleanor A. Sterling in the Outlook.
A Philadelphia Prose commentary argues the War Department remains crippled by a system that guards staff selection and limits the secretary’s power. It blames Congress for permitting and enforcing an antiquated structure that hindered mobilization and wartime resources. The piece also notes public sentiment shifting toward holding Congress accountable.
Readable anecdotes from unspecified newspaper clippings recount golf humor. Rev Dr Sterret contests a shot with Justice Harlan at Cheney Chase Golf Club near Washington. a long silent stall leads Harlan to comment on the silence. The New York Times recalls Judge Martin Grover in Troy offering blunt political wit about a candidate.
A historic tale recalls Count Ito of Japan and his wife plotting escape during a rebellion. Trapped by assassins, the countess hid the count beneath floor space as intruders ransacked the room. Her courage enabled Ito to survive and later shape Japan's constitution.
The article recalls Professor Blackie in Edinburgh streets a wiry patriarch with long ringlets. A bootblack encounter leads to a sixpence offer refused by the boy who washed at a fountain. It then mentions Senator Hale of Maine and a reminiscence of young men making their mark later in life aboard a stage coach with Mrs. Hale and an Irish woman aboard.
A sweeping collage of society names and anecdotes features Bleeping Bear, Gros Ventre leaders, Coleridge Taylor, John D. Rockefeller, Celia Miles, Mrs Langtry, John W. Gates, and Sir Thomas Lipton. The piece chronicles cultural figures, meals, fashion, racing, and business ascent, highlighting wealth, influence, and social circles of the era.
The advertisement touts a Star Automatic Paper Fastener that feeds itself and improves performance. It highlights low prices and promotes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners tested in offices with a 16 day free trial. It also claims a large range of blank books and typewriter supplies and other novelties for offices.
The final reduction of the season takes effect this morning with shirt waist prices today at about half of what they were less than a month ago. The aim is a complete, speedy clearance and sizes remain well assorted to fit most shoppers.
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