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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
5
The piece argues Scranton’s legislative interests in hospitals charities and city affairs require experienced leadership. It urges the reelection of Representatives Farr and Scheuer, stating their return to Harrisburg will benefit the public.
The article defends the Puerto Rico tariff bill opposing charges of administration mistrust and argues for indirect taxation. It also presents General Corbin's letter defending his military record and calls for full investigation, concluding with a note about Cleveland's fishing trip.
Citizens in the Beventeemth ward urge quick passage of Schultz court sewer ordinance to end local cesspool health risks. President Taft aims for civil government in the Philippines granting self government consistent with stability and welfare.
The note argues that incidental benefits to trade from freer relations must yield to the interests of new wards. It questions whether the sugar trust would support free trade if it meant saving duties on raw material and whether it would oppose tariffs.
The Supreme Court upholds the legality and common sense of a blacklist used by wholesale dealers against debtors. A Philadelphia retailer owed $90 and faced supply denial via the blacklist, a tactic deemed unlawful coercion. The ruling says extra judicial debt enforcement harms trade and damages are self evident.
The text discusses legal principles for proving fraud in recovery actions and contrasts Judge Taft’s remarks in Cincinnati with anti expansionist critiques. Taft expressed reluctance about territorial entanglements yet defended U S involvement as honoring duty amid Spanish American War outcomes.
A New York grand jury indicts six men for manipulating stock markets in 1899 through paid ads, letters, and mass telegraphic rumors. The scheme depressed shares of multiple corporations including Brooklyn Rapid Transit, harming innocent holders and prompting calls for stronger laws and enforcement.
John J. Ingalls argues McKinley’s three years have brought prosperity and social peace while decrying socialism and monopoly. He praises the president’s character, warns against trusts, predicts presidential renomination, and notes gains from victory in the Spanish American War.
A Woman’s Realm letter praises the Green Ridge Women’s club and the Benence Section for sanitary reform in Scranton. It explains women’s leadership in improving city conditions, seeks public support, and stresses informing authorities before action. The piece follows a Lent fad about a girl saving coins by saying darn.
An advert proclaims a full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection. It warns against unreliable agents and promises stability and a trustworthy, durable product with the stated guarantee. Prices compare favorably with other dealers.
A March feature highlights springwear ideas and a new “first impression” collection aimed at women in the community. The piece notes trends, fabrics, and styling tips for an upcoming season.
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