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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
4
The traveling public will hear the judge’s remarks on Abington turnpike urgent repair within the city limits. The question is whether Paine’s men or Street Commissioner Thomas’ men or both should handle the work to ensure prompt and proper restoration. If the city lapses, the turnpike company may charge the city for repairs.
A proposed statewide highway system by Arthur Kirk would centralize road building under a state chief engineer with county and township engineers. The plan includes radial roads from county seats, strict construction specs, tax Reductions, and bonds to fund roads and eventual double track trolley franchises for freight and passengers.
The article argues rural counties lack road funds and favor road last and trolley access, questioning new trolley schemes while praising road needs. It notes the Kirk plan’s gaps for unequal regions and discusses authority of a chief engineer and commissions, urging progress on better roads. References U S China policy and public opinion.
The piece argues that independent powers extending to Cuba may attach strings, including editing Cuba’s foreign relations and controlling debt and fortifications. It notes practical enforcement difficulties and suggests the US might retreat to a Monroe Doctrine stance, letting Cuba resolve its fate while watching European interests.
A New York Sun report analyzes the 15 percent tariff measure for Porto Rico, arguing it funds colonial administration and internal taxes. It details how revenue from imports supports island running costs, with heavy duties on non US goods and a 16 percent rate on US imports under the Dingley framework. Immediate port tariffs flow to Porto Rico while other collected funds bolster local governance.
The article surveys tariff effects under the Dingley law in Porto Rico, noting exemptions for essentials and duties on rice and codfish. It describes local opinions, compares U S and Canadian codfish, and explains how recent reductions aid sugar profits and island commerce. It also mentions rattlesnake bounty plans in Pike County and misc notes on public figures and war news sources.
A fragmentary note from Harper's Weekly discusses the phrase the root of all evil and its biblical reference to the love of money. It argues many people condemn intemperance and vice yet exhibit a similar, perhaps greater, aversion to wealth and money’s influence in society.
The Rochester Post-Express surveys James Tillman and U S imperialism amid a critique of disenfranchisement in South Carolina. It contrasts Tillman’s anti imperialism stance with the state’s white led suppression of Black voters and the long battle over suffrage and governance.
Two early publications are announced by Baker & Taylor Co. Ye dostah Btrong, author of Our Country, pens Expanded Under New World Conditions, described as a thorough study of the reasons behind the great movement. W. W. M. Collier, civil service commissioner in New...
Fragmented OCR lists massacres and atrocities across cities and regions including Tyre Acre Aleppo Jerusalem and Croatia. Mentions of victims Christians natives and various armies reflect a chaotic collage of violent events in a historical context.
Readers are drawn to our 20 three piece bedroom suites as each piece captures the eye and invites closer inspection. Construction and finish invite comparisons, and the decision is clear these are better in every way than anything offered at the price.
The fire destroyed our store and we have opened temporary quarters at No. 137 Penn avenue for watch clock and jewelry repairs. All repair work left with us before the fire is safe and will be taken care of at our present store.
For the balance of July we offer our entire stock of Fine Madras and Silk Negligee Shirts at reduced prices. Also extra value in Summer Hosiery Fine Neckwear and Suspenders Boys Blouses and Shirt Waists in Gingham Madras and Percale all at closing out prices.
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