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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune notes its New York office at 160 Noasau Fort AENELAND and a Scranton second class mail matter designation. It invites signed letters on current topics with real names and editorial revision as a condition to acceptance.
The passage notes the president desires a law to place Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler on the regular army retired list. It aims as recognition of their services and as a compliment to Confederate veterans and their sons who fought in the war with Spain. It mentions lawmakers in Districts and names Jefferson Nolds and John Schever.
Senate reaches twofold plan for Puerto Rico: refund all collected tariffs and levy 1 1/2 percent of Dingley duties for revenue until the island government certifies no longer needed. Philadelphia Press lauds the arrangement as protecting rights while addressing needs. General Lew Wallace warns of imperial pretensions by McKinley.
The piece argues the government lost 20 million last year handling second class mail while the Loud bill could convert a 4 million profit. It criticizes periodical status for novels and recent abuses like free distribution and stump speeches. It supports passage and notes over 200 applications to start national banks under the new currency law.
The article quotes Bishop Potter noting a shift toward imperial views in the Philippines and argues that a military form of government appears the only feasible option. It cites former anti imperialists now endorsing administration and suggests many Filipinos lack capacity for self government.
The bishop reports on the Philippine War and the general pledge of Filipinos to accept American governance. He notes insurgents largely inactive, preferring guerilla tactics, while most Filipinos and children show friendliness toward American soldiers and government. He contrasts views on the Transvaal war and Irish soldiers.
The piece analyzes the so called Bryan’s platform adopted in Lincoln, endorsing the Chicago platform and urging income tax direct election of senators municipal ownership initiative and referendum pensions for veterans Nicaragua canal and more. It attacks the Republican party trusts the gold standard and colonial wars while praising an American financial system with free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. It notes clergy endorsement of expansion and comments on press campaigns and foreign affairs including Afghanistan.
The text argues for promoting US export trade through cheaper faster sea transport, expanding maritime dominance in the Pacific Caribbean Gulf, establishing regular South American communications, securing a strong North Atlantic position, aiding Atlantic and Pacific islands, strengthening the Navy, gaining a fair share of world ocean trade, expanding mail facilities, and boosting shipbuilding and related industries, urging Congress to pass a shipping bill.
Judge George Purdy holds Erie Railroad had no lawful right to build a branch from Hawley to Lackawaxen nor to fill the canal bed or lay track across the Delaware and Hudson canal. The decree enjoins removal of the railroad switch, preserves plaintiff’s remedies for damages, and awards costs to the plaintiff.
A lengthy overview lists many ordinances and resolutions referred to committees that never advanced. Fire department measures dominate, with plans for additional permanent men, hydrants, fire alarms, and authority for chief and marshall roles. Other committees delay water, railways, sewers, and disease notice actions.
Arthur Albright Jones and Ellatrena Byxbee were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Fresno California on Tuesday evening. Jones is the son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus D Jones of Scranton and several relatives from Scranton attended the ceremony.
A local watch firm promotes a full line of watches guaranteed to pass railroad inspections. It markets itself as a stable, long term provider versus short term agents and promises a durable guarantee and competitive prices.
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