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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
7
In Scranton dated March 31 a cryptic government decision is noted. The text hints at indefinite measures and references a figure named Urouke amid unclear references to a policy or referendum context. No concrete events or outcomes are clearly stated.
An editorial argues city funds earn interest that should benefit taxpayers not individuals. It criticizes city officials for pocketsing or mismanaging interest and calls for tighter controls and higher moral standards in public service to prevent theft in public accounts.
A writer laments how three obstructionist senators Tillman Butler and Chandler could temporarily undermine a great nation through their blocking tactics. The piece frames the United States as a valued institution facing internal political pressure.
A Scranton editorial urges immediate action on Nay Aug park improvements funded within existing finances and through business-minded budgeting. It argues parks draw diverse city residents, especially children, and calls councils to set a general plan and avoid partisan delays. It notes possible revenue sources without raising taxes and hints at broader park betterment.
Mra Stroomfeld Moore proves savvy as she moves to influence the Keeley affair with help from Count Von Rosen of the Swedish-Norwegian legation, who travels to London to pursue the estate’s fate.
Fragmented report notes a court of inquiry in Chicago examining wartime purchases. It mentions heirloom losses of Keeley related to a Wichie grandmother and an inventor receiving funds, with totals around two million dollars. The piece signals the war department ended the canned pouster purchase amid the inquiry.
The governor urged increased revenue to cover a projected 16.6 million expenditures against 11.5 million anticipated receipts. He proposed delaying debt payoff, adding capital building costs, and limiting corporate tax cuts, while warning against heavy tax rises and calling for reconsideration of personal property tax allocations to communities.
The article discusses Admiral Dewey's health while in Manila and fears about his return to the United States. It notes the pressure on him to appear at public events and the climate's effect on his condition, with speculation on how to handle messages from President Roosevelt and General Whitaker.
The text discusses danger from both enemies and friends to a national naval hero, urges escape from both perils, and notes General Ludlow reporting Havana deaths in February were lower than the prior year, with white man burden in Cuba declining.
Readers are invited to consider a Harper's Weekly editorial attacking expansionists and urging skepticism of motives behind Philippine policy. The piece condemns yellow journalism, notes political figures and events, and critiques media and public opinion on U S actions in Cuba, the Philippines, and beyond.
A dated astrology piece from The Tribune by Ajacchus outlines zodiacal guidance and star advice. It mentions a national convention, a residence, and a cryptic note about letters and envelopes. The language is archaic and whimsical, with names and places obscured by misread text.
Judge Baldwin of the Connecticut Supreme Court argues whipping could deter crime and aid reform, citing Southern state practice and cases of wife beating. He urges a return to harsh punishment and criticizes modern methods as insufficient for criminal suppression and community protection.
A Washington Times reminiscence recounts Don Cameron sharing his fur coat with a freezing brakeman during a winter rail journey. The anecdote shifts opinions of Cameron from cold blooded to compassionate, noting his act of generosity and the impact on the author.
The display highlights a superior line of shirt waists for 1899 with a broad range of choice materials and styles. The selection emphasizes quality, fit, and tasteful design, aiming to attract shoppers seeking elegant attire for the season.
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