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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1899
Page
4
The notice discusses Blair County primaries and political strength, noting Blair had been anti-Quay. It references The Scranton Tribune and the Tribune Publishing Company under a late 19th century stamp, with postal handling details.
The piece notes a gathering of McKinley Hobart Hanna and others at Jekyl Island fueling talk of an exclusive political conference. Denials mix with speculation about a frank meeting among Republican leaders to influence policy and leadership, including debates over Read's reelection and Need as speaker. It stresses prudence and insurance lessons from a Windsor hotel fire.
The piece discusses a proposed one tenth of one percent collection fee on checks by New York Clearing House members for Pennsylvania and other states in the Mile Stites group. It also notes complaints about rising bank charges, reduced interest on deposits, and the broad consolidation of banks in Chicago and New York influencing American banking profitability and check handling.
An earnest protest questions whether the queen’s ministry can ratify a treaty alienating territory before Cortes approval. The issue is deemed inconsequential to Americans while the signing of the treaty is claimed to hold practical effect.
The president's court of inquiry nears completion after hearing testimony on the rotten meat scandal in the Cuban war. Editorials in Chicago papers critique McKinley administration blame, call out congressional failures, and blame the army staff system for supply failures and soldier suffering.
Fragmentary Gibraltar report recalls a salute exchange between the Raleigh and Admiral Comarn’s fleet amid Manila passages. It notes insurance costs, Dewey’s Philippine emphasis, a Windsor hotel fire cause hint, Aguinaldo discouragement, and weather mentions with political conjecture about Delaware and Oregon Senate seats.
A quirky Monday horoscope predicts a child born today may sense elusive spring. The text veers into garbled musings on luck, ambition, and future markets with references to weather, timing, and a peculiar wax market in Wilkes-Barre.
A breezy notice extols Jamie Whitcount Riley reading selections from published works. It lauds his originality, charm, and humane appeal, then highlights sample verses The Drum Little Orphant Annie and The Lost Isis while hinting at his poetic mastery and emotional range.
The Chicago Record reports a government beef contract inquiry revealing lax inspection and mismanagement. Evidence shows canned roast beef delivered for field use was unsafe, with shipments delayed or diverted and some soldiers fed spoiled meat.
From the Utica Prose column Jerry Simpson is back in Kansas, out of Congress and determined never to return. He says he has come home to raise more calves and seek a calmer life. The piece suggests the country would welcome more statesmen who pursue peace over politics.
From the Bankrase City Journal Rep the Democratic platform next year will center on free silver and opposition to expansion. The piece notes the platform mirrors Republican managers' approach, outlining a contested path for party unity and policy framing.
The shop showcases Silk, Cashmere and Bedford Cord garments priced from 2.00 to 15.00. Infants' Long and Short Nainsook and Fine Lawn Dresses are abundant. New Babies' Fine Flannel and Knit Sacques and Jackets, Knit Bootees, Etc, Etc provide the full Baby Department offerings at popular prices.
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