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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune cites the coroner's alleged failure to keep legal engagements causing delays in multiple cases, with readers watching his handling of the Weaver case. It notes his good intentions but questions stamina and consistency in pursuing thorough investigations.
The letter from President W. W. Scranton of Scranton Electric Light and Heat defends current city lighting arrangements as fair and cost effective. It argues bids should date at least one year ahead to allow plant disposal if a new contract wins, and urges fair notice rather than abrupt termination. It also rejects personal bias and cites municipal justice.
The argument questions whether all duties and imports must be uniform across annexed territory or only within existing states. It cites the 1803 Louisiana cession, 1804 Orleans territory, and 1812 Louisiana statehood, noting a 25 percent tariff preference for goods in American ships and a similar reduction for French and Spanish imports at New Orleans. The piece accuses Democrats of shifting constitutional readings for political gain and contrasts Jeffersonian expansionism with modern critiques.
The text critiques a leader for not showing magnanimity to a defeated foe and argues that modern warfare, likened to Julius Caesar, is outdated. It notes the Tagal Insurrection’s suppression but observes the Filipino junta in Hong Kong remaining active, describing the agitator as distant from direct danger and hard to pacify.
The March Forum featured George F. Becker of the U S Geological Survey presenting a review of Boer British relations. He argues Boers seek domination and a monopoly on rights, while Britons seek equal franchise and civil liberties, predicting South Africa will move toward modern equality from Cape to Limpopo.
Democratic orators prepare to chant the fifteen percent Puerto Rico tariff as part of an escalating political critique. The line appears to be a strategic weapon in the broader campaign to frame tariff policy and its effects on voters.
New York to Colorado and Georgia to Minnesota, sixty top firms across fifteen trades report total capital of 122,452,000 and aggregate net profits of 35,225,000 for 1599. Average per firm 617,000 with a 38.6 percent rate of profit. Bankers say such results exceed returns on stocks, bonds, and most corporations, suggesting broad national prosperity under Republican expansion.
A western blizzard weakened as it moved east, bringing wintry conditions and unsettled weather to several regions. meteorologists note a sharp drop in intensity as system moves inland, with lingering snow showers forecast in northern areas and light accumulations possible in higher elevations.
A proposition in congress by Senator De Pew seeks to create the University of the United States a corporation with powers to own real estate receive legacies grant degrees and operate post graduate and special courses focused on government and advanced research A board of regents including leading educators and the US president would govern the institution and Congress would transfer the Naval Observatory land block of twenty acres for this purpose.
The text argues that federal sanction without direct appropriation could spur private endowment for a national university at the capital. It supports elevating national education, notes the state should fund primary schooling but also back a supreme national school. It laments Kentucky’s political leadership amid Goebel’s fate affecting public policy and horse breeding.
A survey of literary and geograph ic works in March periodicals. Highlights include Ainslee's March features on Montana millionaire feuds in the Senate, The Conquest of the Nile, Fortunes Made in Small Inventions, Grand Opera, Tramp Steamships, and biographies. The Outlook and Living Age present notable articles, translations, and photographs, with emphasis on geography, history, and war coverage.
The passage reviews several books and magazines including Will iam J. Kounts Jr memorial volume Billy Bax ters Letters from Harmarville Pa, City Government monthly from Troy N Y, McClure s Arctic tale by Walter Wellman, Forum columnist George F Becker on the Anglo-Boer War, High Stakes by Lawrence L Lynch, Roosevelt on Cromwell in Scribner s, Titherington s History of the Spanish American War, Municipal Affairs Reform Club quarterly, The Successful American biographical journal, Cosmopolitan s new Men Women and Events, and the continuing David Harum popularity now at 425000.
Notices announce a convention of Republicans in the first legislative district at Cooperative Hall West Side at 3 p m on March 2 to nominate a candidate for the legislature and elect two delegates to the state convention in Marinburg on April 3 1900 Primaries set for March 17 4 to 7 pm District chairman must publish date announce candidates must register with full name and post office address and pay assessments fifteen days before the primary or be ineligible for the ballot Voting requires compliance with all conditions Scranton Pa February 22 1900 W A Paine Chairman Joseph Jeffrys Secretary
Notice to Republican voters of the Second Legislative District declares a primary on Saturday March 17 1900 from 4 to 7 pm to elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg and nominate a legislator candidate. The convention to compute votes is set for March 2 1900 at 1 pm in Scranton Court House. Candidates must register with the district chairman with full name and post office address and pay their assessment twenty days before the election or be omitted from the official ballot and have no votes counted. District vigilance committees will oversee the election and report results to the district convention composed of return judges from districts. A written notice with further instructions will be sent to district vigilance committee members. Frederick W Pleita Chairman, Walter F E Davis Secretary.
Pursuant to the Republican standing committee resolution for the Third Legislative district of Lackawanna county a district convention will be held on Tuesday April 10 at 2 p m in the arbitration room of the courthouse Scranton to nominate a candidate for the legislature and elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg April 1900 Vigilance committees will hold primaries on April 7 from 4 to 7 p m Each election district will elect one qualified elector as a member of the legislative standing committee for the next calendar year Candidates must register full name and office address with the committee chairman and pay the assessment at least twenty days before the primary. March 17 is the last day to register and pay the assessment. T J Matthews chairman Attest J E Watkins secretary Scranton Feb 23 1900.
A concise verse in praise of a reader who can pronounce difficult names and understand war maps, reflecting admiration for steady knowledge and navigation of conflict themes. The Washington Star line signals a newspaper origin and tone.
The piece surveys cooking courses in high schools amid criticism of time loss and a shift to broader education. It notes the Young Women’s Christian Association cooking plans, then shifts to gas lighting folklore, Sapho literature scarcity at the public library, and a bandanna valet gimmick. It closes with The Home for the Friendless reporting seventy three residents.
We have a full line of all makes of watches that we guarantee to pass. Buy your watches from an old reliable house not an agent who may vanish. We are here to stay with a guarantee as good as gold. Prices as low as any.
A condensed verse fragment notes a woman with no pets or social set but gains in kitchen tasks as her husband enjoys meals and they save money. The piece presents a domestic mood from the Chicago Times-Herald era.
Finleys Foulard Silks and Challies announces its spring line for 1900. The collection features colors and shades suited for summer garments including New Blues Greys heliotropes fawns and other tones. It highlights both Natural Foulard and Libert Satin finishes from top manufacturers.
Our ballies are too handsome to describe and our assortment now is more extensive than ever, but due to scarcity in finer grades, this condition will last only briefly. Early buyers will secure the best selection. See our exhibit this week.
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