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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
5
March 10 1899 report on Editor Bo Farts and his stance on postmaster prerogatives. The piece jokes about his ambitions to pry into locals’ business and how it may bring trouble, mocking his surveillance of fellow editors.
The Kentor ballot bill moves forward in the state house, outlining the use of helpers for disabled voters at polling places. It proposes safeguards to prevent influence on ballots and details eligibility for assistance and observer roles as the measure advances.
Sam Lotch proposes a measure allowing borough and township tax collectors to keep five percent of taxes they gather. The bill may be revised to four per cent, with a potential add on of a Weather medal as an incentive.
The article discusses the Molineux case with alleged poisoning and self defense questions, plus a Queens county tenant moving house. It covers a parole bill in the New York state senate advocating governor approval for non murder, non rape inmates serving one third term. It also critiques punishment vs reform and references Jay Gould heirs fraud claim and Chicago street railway franchise politics.
The text describes a man attempting to transfer housing and outbuildings, arguing about how damages may be recovered and noting a lack of legal provision for such real property transfers. The fragment mentions a landlord and a court, but details are incomplete.
A Harrisburg bill would fine unvoting electors or bar them after three consecutive failures, funds directed to schools. The public resists but may accept broader civic discipline as a deterrent to bad government, with Admiral Dewey cited in a separate note.
A scrambled column questions why Christian Scientists are barred from visiting inmates at the Eastern penitentiary. It argues the sect could aid rehabilitation with prayers and hymns, noting past criticisms of their care and urging access, while also mentioning unrelated legislative notes about land arrest warrants and political figures.
An editorial urges establishing a six to twelve month iron reserve in warrant yards to stabilize prices and sustain industrial expansion. It cites current tight domestic stocks, high prices, and shrinking foreign supplies, arguing Britain’s warrant system supports steady shipbuilding and prosperity. The piece traces past booms and slumps in iron, urging careful production, imports restraint, and sustained reserves to avoid boom bust cycles.
The piece recalls how persistent newspaper agitation in Illinois exposed Cook County politicians and corporate forces who backed the notorious Allen bill. It passed through the legislature, received the governor John B. Tanner’s endorsement, and granted municipalities long term franchises for street railways and other utilities, including railroads, limiting terms to fifty years.
Horoscope items by Ajacchus the Tribune astrologer describe dream influence and weather signals. Odd snippets reference a child and a robin, plus a late blurb about Haerrlehure and Hon Nate Mackay.
The New York Simn argues Tammany’s diminished power and its unreliability as a national coalition threaten Bryan’s bid. Augustin Van Wyck’s cautious stance on silver and Civil War pasts are noted, while Gorman’s Maryland weakness weakens alternative plans. The piece doubts Bryan’s 1900 nomination viability due to party factionalism and Populist-electorate dynamics.
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