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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
4
The text cites a mayoral delay over asphalt repair funds in Scranton, urging immediate decision. It notes the postal matter and ads, referencing a 1899 class mail notice and demands prompt signing or veto to avoid further postponement.
Dispatches from The Hague report unity among Great Britain Russia and the United States on an international tribunal plan. Russia calls compulsory arbitration for pecuniary and treaty interpretation disputes while Britain favors a permanent court with shared costs. The piece also contemplates the dangers of compulsory disclosure and cites the Havana lynching case to stress the rule of law.
A white woman is assaulted near Georgetown and suspects are arrested with police custody. Busey, named as a possible attacker, provides an alibi, contrasting mob rule with lawful due process. The incident highlights legal authority handling the case rather than mob vengeance.
The Truth reports the mayor, stating he has no intention to dismiss policemen due to political recommendations from Cornella or others. He is said to be keeping his word and will be held to it.
A Washington statement accuses Canada of pursuing self serving international methods in settling disputes with the United States. It cites Canadian actions affecting timber exports in Ontario and mining and nursery stock cases in British Columbia and Ontario, then critiques Ottawa for threatening arbitration over the Alaska boundary while advancing claims to Pyramid Harbor. The piece predicts Canadian tactics will fail and notes incidental local gossip about a Milwaukee paper’s marriage column.
A prank advertisement lured Miss Rob erts into 200 marriage offers after being unaware of the paper. Postal officials will pursue the publisher. The episode shows readers respond to ads and hints at marriage as a risk worth taking when collateral is offered. An optimistic note expects autos improving farming roads.
Washington Star reporting stalled US-Canada talks on the Alaska boundary tests, with mineral wealth and Klondike traffic at stake. Key questions concern the mountain range, Vancouver’s charts, coast definitions, and whether inlets count toward the boundary, plus Canadian demands over Pyramid harbor and Lynn canal.
The Hon. John Barrett, veteran Asia observer and former U S minister to Siam, has returned to the United States after years abroad. He argues that most Aguinaldo hostility stems from anti expansion sentiment in Congress, shaping the Philippine problem and ferment at Manila.
The piece argues that Hoar circulated speeches among Aguinaldo’s followers and likens the nationalist movement to a grand, dangerous threat. It contends U S leaders at home supported Aguinaldo and frames the Philippines turmoil as a result of such encouragement and public demagoguery.
Levi Silvius of Scranton writes to The Tribune-Bir praising Mrs. Flora Bennett for her letter printed Tuesday. He recalls the 1861 draft protests and losing relatives, condemns copperheads, and urges those in the Philippines to abandon treachery and seek the light.
The Baltimore News prints EL McK poem honoring Civil War veterans and uniting North and South. It envisions common faith, healing wounds, and the Blue and Gray under Old Glory with roses on graves and calls veterans to remembrance. The piece speaks of shared sacrifice and unity beyond sectional lines.
June wedding month promotion at Rexford's Scranton features a silverware week with special prices on all silver pieces through Monday. Rogers & Bros Knives and Holmes & Edwards spoons highlight the sale with discounts and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A leaky drain can expose a patient to typhoid fever and a thorough overhauling now saves money later. Have a plumbing expert inspect and perform a smoke test to confirm sewer gas presence and ensure the system is sound.
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