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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
4
The piece argues General Alger must leave the cabinet if he seeks the United States Senate. It labels the situation intolerable and calls for resignation or removal to resolve the constitutional anomaly.
The piece argues for placing the army under Adjutant General Corbin rather than Nelson A. Miles to clarify responsibility for war leadership. It condemns the friction between Miles and Corbin as undermining military operations and urges the president to appoint the best commander, even if that means Miles steps aside. It also notes newspapers labeling Admiral Dewey an expansionist and questions his aims.
General Leonard Wood announces he will stay at his post in Santiago despite no promise of promotion, stating he will not leave the military service for money. He emphasizes duty to country over personal gain and credits his work for Cuba with practical benefits for thousands of aliens and the island’s reconstruction.
A broad critique contrasts Dewey and Wood for guiding postwar policies, warning that self interest and money trump conscience. The Independencia of Manila urges continued fighting to influence the upcoming U S presidential election, while observers doubt a withdrawal.
A sample of The Conservative criticizes Bryan as a demagogue while praising muscular capital and opposing cash capital. The piece mocks trust busters and notes Edison’s automotive promise, Tesla’s looming role, and Spain’s Duc d Arcos fond reception in Washington.
A fragment notes German Americans holding resolutions against an England alliance while mockingly firing at a non existent target. The piece suggests Uncle Sam will remember his friends amid the patriotic display.
Secretary Alger prefaces his bid for the Senate with a loud outcry against the truls and seems determined to capture the galleries during the announcement.
Local reports say Kansas voters have settled on Roosevelt and Funston for the 1904 ticket. Editors fear this choice may anger anti imperialists while other regions debate campaign strategies and public gatherings.
A poetic ledger traces a man's quests for fame wealth power and love. He gains superficial rewards then loses himself to harm and misfortune before finding a purer joy in simple life, yet drifting into oblivion as the poem ends.
D. J. Greer argues that neither Kruger nor Britain seeks war despite Uitlander grievances. He notes Boer isolation, British leverage, and the danger of annexation if defeated. He doubts war is likely, but cites potential for conflict as a remote possibility with strategic open-veld fighting and historic British responses. Scranton, June 24.
A Philadelphia Inquirer item recalls a trolley ride where inspectors count passengers at stops. A witty passenger teased the inspector and conductor but was met with a sharp retort, prompting laughter as the car resumed its journey.
Notice to Republican voters of the Sevend district that a primary will be held Saturday July 1, 1899 from 4 to 7 pm to elect a delegate to the state convention in Harrisburg. Because the following Tuesday is a holiday the vote tally will occur Monday July 3 at 1 pm in Scranton Court House.
Third Legislative District Republican committee announces a district convention to elect one delegate to the state convention. The meeting is in the Arbitration room, Court House, Scranton, on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p m. The Crawford County Rules are to be considered for adoption or rejection. T J Matthews, Chairman. F E Watkins, Secretary. Scranton, Pa June 17, 189%
Notice to Republican voters of the Second district that a primary will be held Saturday July 1. 16. in Harrisburg to select delegates for the state convention. Due to a legal holiday the vote will be computed Monday July 3 at Burke's hall Carbondale. Candidates must register with the district chairman full name and post office address and pay the assessment ten days before the election or their name will not appear on the ballot. The regular vigilance committee appointed by the chairman will conduct the election and the return judges will report results to the district convention.
The advertisement promotes the Star Automatic Paper Fastener with self feeding and improved design and claims prices are lower than ever. It touts Planitary Pencil Sharpeners and a lead friendly sharpener on trial for 16 days free of charge, plus a wide range of blank books and typewriter supplies.
June 26 notice advertises a plain nickel silver timekeeper for 2.50 and new ladies pins for 5c 10c and 25c. It urges leaving costly watches at home while on vacation and promises attractive summer prices with items just arrived.
A local retailer announces a general 15 to 25 percent reduction to normalize stock of colored shirt waists. The sale applies across all Cambric items and the entire stock is offered at tempting prices.
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