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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1899
Page
4
A quirky item notes the Scranton Times editor may now fairly ask for a vacation with full pay. The piece references public postings and a long-standing joke about editorial demands, with mock seriousness.
The city controller is urged to countersign and allow Barber Asphalt to proceed with street repairs under a two year contract. Supporters argue the low bid offers durable, economical pavement and benefits both contractor and city, while warning against delays and political pressure.
A brief editorial note praises General Henderson's speakership style as a cyclone and hints at a pen portrait of the gifted Westerner published elsewhere.
The Tribune discusses Scranton’s move toward second class city status after the Twelfth census. It notes legal and fiscal implications, potential governance changes, and the need for informed public debate. It invites further expert input while urging readers to prepare for the inevitable shift. The piece also mentions wheelmen, drivers, and a playful aside about cave helets in the asphalt.
Details of the Royal Belgian Geographical Society Antarctic expedition aboard the Belgica emerge as summer reading. The Belgica sailed from South America January 14, 1898, drifting southwest for three months until March 10 when it reached 71°24' S 86°16' W and became ice locked. The crew spent a year зимой in an ice prison before breaking free on March 14, 1899, enduring a long drift 1,100 to 1,260 miles from any human contact.
The narrative describes 6 foot thick ice around Terra del Fuego, with a 65 day sunless confinement from May 17 to July 21. Lieutenant de Gerlache doubts an undiscovered Antarctic continent while weathering gales and heavy snows during the drift.
The Yale debate on Andrew Carnegie's wealth favors productive use of capital. Professor Schwab argues for factories libraries and railroads over ostentatious charity, stressing opportunity over gratuity to reduce need for aid. The piece also notes public critics, the role of wealth in industry, and broader social implications.
A local hearing may decide if the alleged kidnapping is genuine or a scheme to boost a fake paper's circulation. New York enacted a misdemeanor law banning sale or giving away decoctions intended to imitate fruit juice. Vigilant enforcement would aid temperate summer beverage commerce, as deviltry lacks lasting virtue.
Daily chart by Amacchus notes a child born today will face council work against a coal nuisance in Beranton and a hope for cleaner brooms after trial. It warns to beware of any man who avoids straightforward questions as motives may be hidden.
Washington Letter reviews Thomas B. Reed's potential successor Colonel Henderson of Iowa. It highlights his war record, long service in Congress, leadership as chair of the rules and judiciary committees, and extensive influence within the Republican ranks. The piece praises his tact, resources, and balanced approach, noting his popularity in Dubuque and Iowa and his steadfast support of tariffs and national policy.
The piece portrays Colonel Henderson as a personable Iowa congressman famed for his affable leadership. It notes his nickname ease with peers, trial-lawyer renown, combat service with amputations, and his strength as a party figure shaping bankruptcy and veterans legislation while maintaining cross‑aisle warmth. He is shown as a vigorous partisan yet accessible, rallying fellow Republicans and treating Democrats as brothers.
W E Curtis reports in the Chicago Record the high illiteracy rates by country led by Roumania at 89 percent and Portugal next at seven percent. He cites Russia with one percent illiterate and details regional US literacy by race and region, noting southern states lag far behind.
Rexford's in Scranton starts a major clock sale announced as the opportunity of the year with 528 clocks including Preaden China, Hurnished Gold, Minc Enamel, and Ansonia clocks. Royal Bonn Ware clocks at 11 inches high feature French dials, beveled crystals, and Ansonia movements, usually $4, on sale for $3.90.
A new line of children's umbrella skirts and drawers debuts featuring lace and embroidery trimming. An elegant addition also introduces Slik and Lawn shirt waists with refined detailing.
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