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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
4
A Scranton record notes June 18 1599 references and quotes Secretary Hay remarking on how newspapers reveal state department matters. It suggests he should not scorn the ladder that brought him to fame based on headlines.
The city controller and advisers threaten to interpose to delay asphalt street repairs, aimed at Harbor company but harming drivers and pedestrians. If delayed, the prolonged obstruction harms owners and business, with unpaid repair costs and higher livery bills, provoking local action against city officials.
A critique of sensational Sunday papers and daily press for slanderous reporting. The piece condemns venomous columns, libel risks, and the tactic of baiting advertisers, noting a denial that President Schurman and General Otis opposed Manila policies.
Professor Haupt of the Nicaragua Canal commission warned in March that political opposition and delays threaten canal authorization. He described a persistent bloc of critics in Congress and industry, asserting the new commission is another postponement tactic and that rival canal schemes and railway interests would hinder progress.
The piece argues foreign interests including France and England would profit from a canal and that the Nicaragua plan faces powerful opposition. It notes a commission produced a lengthy report but keeps it unpublished, and cites Professor Haupt on African intrigue near the canal project. It adds Roosevelt’s warning to corporations to pay taxes or face tougher legislation.
The piece critiques Hague mediation proposals and voluntary arbitration for international disputes. It argues compulsory arbitration is impractical, warns of coercion risks and war, and rejects mediation delaying mobilization, citing Germany France Russia and historical precedents to favor force over enforced pauses.
The text portraying Dom Paul Kruger echoes a revival of old era strength pitted against modern civilization. It notes ex-Champion Fussim mons still capable of umpiring a ball game, suggesting he endured harsh treatment but remained active in the sport.
The Sun reports a shift in global view of American delegates at The Hague. Americans moved from seen interlopers to frank brokers of busines slike talks, persuading peers with direct discussions on the czar rescript and arbitration. Their plain speaking earned trust, strengthening bids by Ambassador White and Sir Julian Pauncefote as key influencers among representatives.
The article recounts Colonel Bryan in Centralia critiquing income tax roles and how Democratic leaders believed it would drive rich Democrats to the Republicans. He argues the poor will align with the Democrats if the rich suffer, noting more poor than rich people. Bryan admits learning more about poor Republicans since then.
A brief dialogue notes a wife asking her husband for ten dollars in the morning and the husband retorts about dreaming of marrying an heiress, reflecting a light domestic gag in Chicago News.
Poem fragment reflects on moral ascent and human limitation. It contrasts lofty aspiration with the pull of earthly life and the slow, incremental progress toward a noble aim, ending with a note on dreamlike ascent that remains unattained. The speaker cites a ladder to reach heaven and concludes with a recurring image of mounting round by round.
Rexford's at 132 Wyoming Ave advertises a wide selection of wedding rings sold by weight for value. The store emphasizes solid gold mounting and offers Five Stone Selected Hungarian Opal Rings among its ring counter specials.
The ad touts an automatic paper fastener that feeds itself and claims continuous improvement. It sells the Planitary Pencil Sharpeners noted as the only sharpener that never breaks the lead. A 16 day free trial is offered in offices, with many other novelties in office supplies and a large line of blank books and typewriter supplies.
A leaky drain can lead to typhoid fever for the doctor to handle. Permit the plumber to inspect the drain fully. Don’t hesitate to have the plumbing examined by an expert. A thorough overhauling now saves money later. The smoke test confirms presence of sewer gas.
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