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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces the weekly edition published by the Tribune Publishing Company at fifty cents per month. The notice notes the ongoing distribution and price for readers.
Copy describes rearrangement of forces at the Tribune job department with Albert de Follett as new manager and a note that W. W. Lavis remains as outside agent. It highlights de Follett’s printing experience and capabilities, including type, color work, and engraving, as well as plans to upgrade the plant to align with leading establishments. The notice mentions mailing details and office arrangements.
The piece denounces Wanamaker faction ads as artificial public opinion and cites false reports about Governor Stare buying a coach. It calls insurgent rhetoric in Cuba dangerous, urges work over politics, and argues the disturbants do not reflect even two percent of Cuba’s population.
A harsh editorial defense of Moss and allies as they challenge Tammany influence in New York City governance. It argues political foes marshal resources to smear investigations into government practices, praising grit and patriotism in the fight against entrenched corruption.
The piece argues Democrats fear free silver branding will hurt the party in 1908. It suggests reformers face a never ending battle and warns Bryan must steer away from this issue to avoid losing support. The commentary notes honest civil servants should be encouraged and warns against pandering to discontent.
The dispute centers on Schley's loop maneuver during the Santiago engagement and accusations of cowardice by Lt. Hodgson. Supportive officers question the avoidance tactic while others note the Navy's official censure and call for an official inquiry to resolve the matter amid broader political tension involving Kohlsnitz and Foraker.
Bellevue doctors led by Professor Woolsey performed a skull reshaping on Leo Freedman a then seven year old boy from 418 West Fifty third Street to reduce brain pressure and stimulate intelligence. The operation involved removing skull pieces and rebuilding openings with a lattice of cellulosic material. Recovery was described as progressing nicely with half a hundred medical men watching the procedure.
The narrative imagines island orang outangs transformed to resemble humans by a skilled vivisectionist whose death unleashes animalistic forces. The author argues a New York experiment, if true, would be substantial yet warns laymen to humility before science. The Timex octopus editor is told to rest, implying satire.
A discussion follows on Dr. Andrews proposal to reform English spelling in primary grades. The plan lists sample changes like programme to program and through to thru, with rules to drop silent letters, alter endings, and simplify digraphs, while noting exceptions and the need to balance recognizability.
The piece cites Admiral Schley praising American women and argues that national greatness stems from honoring women. It claims American women are superior in virtue and physical development, contrasts with European subordination, and credits women’s advancement with national progress and push.
Governor Stone rejects reports that he had the state's coat of arms painted on his private carriage. He says only the executive mansion coach bears the arms and his private carriage, used personally, is not kept at public expense. He notes his initials appear on the panels and asserts he has never used the coat of arms.
The New York Sun argues against any boundary between Canada and the United States, asserting Americans and Canadians share origins, language, and social order. It predicts Canada will gain vigor and national pride by discarding a foreign governor-general and adopting its own governors, raising the Stars and Stripes.
The New York Sun calls the Henderson campaign for speaker unprecedented in boldness of conception and vigor of execution. It compares the surprise to Hanna’s McKinley year canvass as a revelation of new rapid methods.
The text notes that the first milliard of minutes since chronology will end at 10 40 a m on April 30 1902. It cites approximate calculation and marks the upcoming billionth minute as a milestone for the century.
A new line features children umbrella skirts and drawers with lace and embroidery trimming plus an elegant Silk and Lawn shirt waist collection. The combo showcases delicate fabrics and refined stitching aimed at youthful wardrobes.
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