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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
5
The Tribune will print short letters from readers on current topics. Letters must be signed with the writer’s real name and are subject to editorial revision before publication.
Odd transcription from Scranton March 21 1000 lists Republicans Jefferson Rey Nolds Second District John Scheuer SR. notes Judge Purdy restrains Erie Railroad from canal interference. comments on Pee Luolread companys and property of John Seith. mentions Scranton coat outlet project and Pennsylvania law on property and eminent domain. garbled phrasing suggests legal dispute over access and rights.
Citizens hear demands for cleaner city government as grand jury probes alleged graft. The piece warns of a possible Lexow influence and predicts reforms may plus additions to the penitentiary population as scrutiny increases.
Judge Yerkes of Berks County endorses a Vigorcetts opinion arguing the coroner’s office serves little public value. He suggests transferring death investigations to the district attorney and highlights need for capable officials and stronger investigative talent, praising Charles Emory Smith as a standout national figure.
Report notes a pending congressional resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit polygamy. It suggests inserting disqualifications for representatives and senators and adds a new article defining marriage as a contract between one man and one woman, outlawing polygamous unions.
The piece argues the U S and states may not allow polygamy and that trial jurisdiction rests with U S courts. It suggests the Mormon church could back a constitutional amendment if it truly abandons polygamy and calls for proof against Mayor Moir amid city hall roguery rumors.
The Wilson tax law raised alcohol duties and promised a rebate for alcohol used in manufacture and the arts. Supreme Court ruling denied rebates due to noncompliance, leaving manufacturers owed about 6 million dollars. Congressman Russell pushes a bill to let claims proceed on their merits despite treasury inaction. Debate reflects broader finance committee opposition and ethics of government faith.
A long analysis argues that U S sugar imports and domestic production shape a looming sugar crisis. It cites current U S consumption and imports, domestic cane and beet crops, beet mills growth, and potential expansions in Cuba Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines with projected production scales.
A mix of opinions discusses sugar tariffs to balance revenue and protection for domestic beet sugar and Cuban cane sugar. References include Curtis and Oxnard on sugar policy, and broader bets on tradeoffs amid political figures like Goebel, Bryan, Quay, Roosevelt, and Rhodes.
Littlefield is a philosopher who favors anecdotes about public men and events. He recalls affairs from his past and uses stories to answer critics, including a Maine lumber tariff remark. Roosevelt appoints Mrs. OConnor, a Rochester journalist’s wife, to a school board, prompting a quip about religion. A typhoid case on Diamond Street prompts a health worker to label the home.
An odd local scene features a diphtheria label cited by laborers at front and rear tasks. Colorful remarks follow about misfortune and humor, with a staged exchange mocking social pretensions and a deputed jibe tied to Kentucky and Massachusetts contrasts.
The New York Sun recounts William Jennings Bryan’s life from birth in Salem to forty years of public prominence. It lauds his speeches and influence while noting his staunch platform beliefs and complex views on imperialism and the Philippines. It characterizes him as industrious and controversial yet celebrated by supporters and critics alike.
An ornate piece in Woman's Realm discusses how auburn haired women should wear browns and yellows to complement their hair, while blue and other colors are discouraged. It asserts light hair looks best in pale blues, and offers style guidance plus a note on beauty ideals. The article includes a demonstration lecture by Kate Smitid on Lenten dishes with a menu of dishes and recipes.
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A quip from Puck frames genius as the moment a fan recognizes when enough has been spoken. The exchange between Trie Eimer-Papa and Professor Broadhead-A toys with the idea of brilliance as perceptive restraint.
The February exports set a record in U S foreign commerce with record highs in total exports and the excess of exports over imports. The month showed exports surpassing imports by a wide margin, and the eight months ending February indicate total exports well above the previous fiscal year.
In the Philadelphia era report the sugar and tobacco trusts are seen profiting if Puerto Rico ships sugar and tobacco to the United States duty free. The argument favors modest tariffs on Puerto Rican exports and imports for two years to fund the island while questioning internal taxation and fiscal needs. The piece contrasts free trade with a limited tariff aimed at benefiting Puerto Rico's revenue and economy.
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