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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
4
A Scranton Tribune item notes political chatter that David Martin plans to run in person for sheriff of Philadelphia to test his popularity, signaling a potentially lively battle for the office.
A late 19th century critique notes many attended Jim Jeffries exhibition at the ball park, but the spectacle yields only a temporary impression. It contrasts boxing showmanship with steady church work led by a sincere preacher, arguing enduring merit favors the pulpit over the prize ring.
Captain Coghlan, famed for Hoch der Kais er, argues that an American must be American pure and simple and dismisses hyphenated citizenship. He says Europe would like to see factional lines but will wait a long time.
In an interview with the New York Sun, General Leonard Wood defends the Santiago province record noting a death rate of about 4 per 1,000 and virtually no yellow fever. He credits sanitation, baths, drained and whitewashed yards, and clean houses. He says most Cuban soldiers have found work, the public schools are expanding, and arms orders were enforced to foster employment. He recalls quelling insurrection attempts and describes highwaymen as former officers turned criminals, with authorities targeting them.
General Wood defends Cuban treatment, cites constitutional rights and trial guarantees. He advocates honest and wise colonial governance, pledging protection and orderly development for Cuba and the island’s citizens. Rumors of his governor post circulate, pending confirmation.
Ex Minister John Barrett condemns anti imperialist agitation as aiding Filipino fighters and undermining U S aims. He cites officers including Dewey Otis and Arther and recalls a Hong Kong telegram urging Filipinos to hold out against Americans. He urges patriotic counteraction against copperheadism as General Joubert leads Dom Paul’s forces.
The piece notes General Joubert, a Pennsylvania native and Civil War veteran, leading Dom Paul’s troops and likely influencing South African events. It also covers ocean travel pace, currency reform debate, and assorted humorous or critical remarks about Roosevelts, Samoa, and U.S. command figures.
A speculative piece from Answers envisions Earth's fate as the sun dims and climate shifts. Astronomers warn the planet becomes barren as carbonic gas accumulates and oceans drain, leaving a final lone survivor to perish in Arctic or Antarctic desolation.
From the Times Herald a report notes a strange turn of events in Pent evivan in November with a Republican plurality and Democrats seeking to elect a justice of the supreme court. The text suggests a political contest without alleging unfitness of the Republicans.
The fragment discusses Pennsylvania politics with reference to Supreme Court elections and the impact of retirements and a death. It notes party balance concerns and implications for candidates as voters cannot support multiple candidates for the same office. The passage reflects on fate and strategic advantages in future elections.
Eighty years ago Glasgow built a common fund, then bought the city’s core assets and now owns ground, streets, gas, water, parks, and halls. Revenue from duties funds public works, with profits returned to residents, plus free laundries and low public costs. Despite smoke, city leaders offer a prize to remove it.
Philadelphia Press notes Scranton express firms set a delivery radius within which they offer free service though it excludes parts of the city. Pennsylvania courts recently ruled firms must deliver without discrimination to residents, and a postal note of arrival does not relieve a company of common carrier obligations.
Rexford's offers a large drop in price on 200 shirt waist sets in variety 1 designs. Sets marked choice with actual values of 75 cents to one dollar, appealing to late season bargains. The Rexford Co located at 132 Wyoming Ave promotes economy through wear quality.
A vivid excerpt from a Denver Evening Post piece sings of steadfast faith and movement forward through hardship. The verse urges unwavering rhythm, spiritual hope, and clinging to faith as resurrection promises loom, with imagery of music, drums, and celestial signs guiding the faithful onward.
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