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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
5
The Tribune says it prints short letters on current topics and may edit for publication. Authors may use real or pseudonymous names, and submissions are subject to editorial revision.
City leaders urge voters to re elect Farr and Scheuer to the state legislature, arguing Scranton’s size warrants experienced representation and criticizing newcomer candidates. The message emphasizes the need for continuity and local prestige in the capital.
The letter writers consider calling the Sheldon news enterprise blasphemous or irreverent and discuss whether a minister should influence newspaper content. They argue that assuming Jesus would edit a paper is presumptuous and harmful to religious propriety while noting a Syracuse Post Standard stance on reverence and public decorum.
Senate leadership agrees on a Puerto Rico tariff compromise allowing a 15 percent levy on imports from Puerto Rico with duties paid to the island, while exports to Puerto Rico enter duty free. A $2,000,000 refund of duties is to be authorized and a temporary civil government formed, though critics say the plan hints at exploiting Puerto Rico.
Senator Foraker hints at removing tariff barriers with a nominal duty to define the party line on territorial legislation while noting Puerto Rico's revenue issue requires other solutions. A Colonel Hitchcock letter reveals nationwide unrest on the topic, and a city board faces criticism for snubbing the superintendent's seat at meetings, seen as a PR misstep for the enterprise's directors.
A London Herald dispatch explains public sentiment on peace terms, urging unconditional surrender of Boer forces and British dominance. it discusses Salisbury Roberts correspondence, Kruger Steyn leadership, and Britain as intermediary in peace talks. It also notes concerns over scarlet fever and child contagion risks.
The piece argues the senate should avoid ratifying the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty and push removal of the Clayton-Hubwer entanglement. It decries the contradictory next section that would allow the United States to violate neutrality without notice, urging a neutral, open canal policy.
The piece argues a formal U S resolution to build the Nicaragua canal regardless of obligations. It notes political bravery and critiques the senate on prejudice. It discusses bird slaughter for Easter bonnet fashions and calls for stronger bird protection efforts. It mentions a Canadian who helped Sitting Bull, Alaska’s cost and early returns, and asserts expansion pays.
The Wilkes-Barre Times reproduces Tribune editorials and offers speculation on future topics. It suggests ministers may seek temporary leadership of a baseball nine or theater, and calls for federal involvement to restore peace in Kentucky. Rev Mr Sheldon is credited as a temporary good circulation manager.
The sultan of Turkey appears isolated amid a dull spell with no imminent plans or dramatic events to alter the routine, leaving observers noting a quiet period in the capital.
A Tribune reader argues against a tariff policy for Puerto Rico, calling it unjust and dangerous. The writer compares it to revenue and protection tariffs, questions constitutional reach over newly acquired territory, and defends the idea that a nation's laws extend beyond initial purchases to govern all lands.
In the Scranton letter, F. L. Hitchcock argues the American constitution applies to new possessions like Puerto Rico and the Philippines, warning against a state of anarchy without law. He questions claims that slavery could reappear there and notes potential diplomatic and legal voids if natives or foreigners lack constitutional status.
Miss Ellen Terry marks anniversaries for friends while the Duchess of Sutherland joins Bocialistic meetings with Miss Margaret MacMillan. Alfred Lagerheim becomes Hawaii finance minister, and T. F. Lansing is named to the Hawaii post by President Dole. May 3, 1862. Todd.
The Green Ridge Women's club plans talks by L. C. Holden and Professor Wingate with Mrs. Larned to visit in April, while locals debate post box mail timing. A late evening delivery gig-cart ferries mail to city boxes, ensuring night collection, despite doubts about trust in the box.
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A clipped fragment recalls a remark about a taste for horses and references the Kimberley siege. The piece includes a cordial exchange with an auctioneer and a line about a woman choosing a spring hat while wrapped in furs.
A clipped remark from the Chicago Times-Herald notes a financier labeled an IT sea Bankster has failed for large sums with no remaining assets. The piece includes quips about opportunism and references to a Boer and British dialogue, reflecting mock sensational tone.
In March the community shows strong interest in spring fashion with emphasis on innovative ideas for women. Local readers anticipate new styles and trends as retailers highlight fresh lines and seasonal wardrobes.
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