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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
4
Scranton report dated March 4 1890 notes a New York firm listing a public advertising venture and mentions Beranta as an example of a locality offering inducements for capital and enterprise. The piece reflects on locations attracting investment and the role of advertising in promoting business opportunities.
A critique targets a city paper and its sensational reporting practices. It denounces street rumor fabrication and biased coverage, noting editors push inflammatory content for sales while denying accountability and fairness. The piece also mocks political figures and a columnist linked to Tammany factions.
The governor declines clemency in the Martha Place murder case after exhaustive review. He cites a fair trial, clear evidence of guilt, and no grounds for executive intervention. The decision follows psychiatric testimony confirming not insane and affirms the murder verdict.
The governor defends the death penalty, stating the law stands and clemency is not warranted as all alleged mitigating circumstances were found baseless. He argues capital punishment is justified for a brutal murder and rejects shielding a murderer to spare others. He notes no link to any Cuban assembly beyond name.
In Elizabeth New Jersey a Presbyterian congregation rejected the candidacy of Rev. Dr. J T Berle amid his open admission of biblical contradictions and higher criticism. The church board cites departures from Presbyterian tenets and past support for Driggs as factors in the controversy.
The text details the Picquart episode in the Dreyfus affair, noting his suspension, revelations about forged documents including the petit bleu, and the shifting of Picquart’s imminent trial from civil to military courts. It mentions the court of cassation ruling on March 3 and the implications for Dreyfus and the broader military cover-up.
The Calvary Aprecopal church on Pour hy avenue plans a dry goods store to sell on installment undercutting ordinary shops. It argues the shop must profit to be truly charitable, while claiming profits come from charity capital and not from the private market.
Reports from the naval ordnance bureau reveal Dewey's squadron expended only about 14.3 percent of ammunition in the Manila Bay engagement, leaving substantial reserves. The issue also notes General Army enlistment restrictions and consular updates on a missing American schooner yacht in the Red Sea amid broader maritime and commercial observations.
In a New York scene Mrs Buckingham challenged dental experts during an apple biting test, while a dying man’s wish for a cigarette ended abruptly as he coughed, then began recovering soon after. The episode featured laughter and sharp commentary from counsel and observers.
The piece highlights a new book by Dr. James Wouter Scott, "Heredity and Morale," published by E. E. Treat & Co. It praises the author's frank and judicious treatment of physiological relations and warns parents about responsibilities in childrearing. It notes the author's background at Columbia Hospital for Women.
The Tribune Astrologer presents the daily forecast drawn by Ajacchus. The Ist) entry notes planetary alignments for Friday with emphasis on personal guidance and mood shifts.
A fragmentary note hints that Georgia railroads will not seek volunteers for testimonials for spring catalogs. It also mentions trout Ashermen and a lingering favor from a siren, while rubbernecks comment on The Turtle. The text muses on perception and memories extending to old jokes and love faith.
An Ohio coal mine worker describes years under the earth with poor air flow and resulting headaches dizziness and indigestion. After trying various medicines he used Ripans Tabules and reports rapid relief with improved digestion and clear head.
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