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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
5
The Philadelphia Press certifies Nominee Reynolds of the First Lacka Wanna district is free to represent the People of his district in the highest Bene. This assurance of Reynolds freedom from entangling factional alliances will be welcomed by many voters in his district.
The editorial commends the grand jury for its courage in seeking proof of corruption, pursuing rumors without premature conclusions, and urging careful scrutiny of official conduct across local government. It urges patience for the final finding and hopes the probe uncovers facts and exposes culprits.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Quay supporters have built a 10 vote edge in completed legislative primaries and projects a further 12 gains in Philadelphia. The report suggests Wanamaker reform momentum appears strongest in theory based on these results.
A broad group of Pittston citizens from diverse backgrounds forms The Taxpayers' Association of Pittston Pa with a charter. Members pay $1 annual dues plus pro rata assessments to fund vigilant, educational, advisory and detective activities aimed at limiting taxation and ensuring economical public funds and impartial law administration. The piece notes the group’s growth to 60 members and questions Pittston’s need versus Scranton. It also mentions ex-Congressman elect Roébértd aroukés hints of writing a book.
Washington writer for Cram's Magazine praises Emory Smith as a fit and bright choice for postmaster general. The Connecticut-born editor, long active in New York and Pennsylvania politics, is lauded for educational, journalistic, diplomatic, and administrative training.
The author asks if Pennsylvania Republicans would back Smith for the vice presidency and why they remain passive. He notes high esteem for Smith in the official circle and suggests the state would welcome recognition and honor, urging that a leader is needed to press forward his candidacy.
A brief editorial notes that courage without restraint yields little, arguing prudence accompanies valor in wartime actions and decisions.
The piece cites the Philadelphia Record praising a bright Democratic year yet warning that a wise convention must avoid tying the party to any single man. It argues for independence from Bryan’s influence, opposes imperialist clamor, and notes the Puerto Rican question could energize the campaign while stressing the need for broad, representative leadership.
Ground is broken in New York City for an underground rapid transit line 20.61 miles long at an estimated cost of 36.5 million dollars. The project aims to cut Harlem to City Hall travel to fifteen minutes in about four and a half years. The Rapid Transit Commission will study routes plans and specifications and supervise operation. The city would lease to a private operator after open bidding for 35 to 50 years with rent in interest and a sinking fund contribution. The Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company led by August Belmont is the selected lessee.
The article surveys subway construction details and funding plans for New York including a bond-backed excavation project with a $5,000,000 performance bond. It notes vast quantities of earth, steel, brick, track, and tunnel work and compares to London’s underground network. It also critiques tariff policy on Puerto Rico duties and contrasts presidential veto records of Cleveland and McKinley.
A poetic meditation on ancient creation and labor, praising toil as the path to dignity and divine ascent. It rails at caste and privilege, extols workers as the moral core of history, and contrasts them with “Fortune’s degenerate son” in a visionary, epochal cadence.
Thomas Campbell, famed criminal lawyer now in charge of Kentucky Goebel murder prosecution, is portrayed through a Cincinnati career marked by 1854 riots, a Berner juror bribery case, and disbarment proceedings. The piece links his rise with a city trial, mob violence, and a statewide political plot background.
A collage of statistics and claims covering cities, populations, weights, currencies, languages, and education costs. It notes London growing by 70 000 annually, Berlin with 14 high earners, Breslau’s 60 foot chimneys, and Chicago 36 wards. It cites exports, battles, and social notes from 19th century contexts.
Get Ready for Inspection offers a full line of watches from all makes with a guarantee as good as gold. An old reliable house advertises staying power and warns against transient agents. Prices are stated as low as possible.
The piece lists Frederic Harrison as Cambridge Rede lecturer for the year and notes General Wheeler returning with Philippine curios. It covers mispronunciations of Colonel Kekewich, Philetus Sawyer’s philanthropy, Mayor Van Wyck’s media stance, Beveridge’s card policy, Miss Ella Little’s Heidelberg doctorate, Higginson on careers, Stanley’s war remark on blood, two placid senators Morgan and Mason, and Kipling’s Fleet Street lunch incident with a paying joke by a waitress.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Frade in Suede and Grace products with a kid wearing a matching clasp and asserts the one dollar glove as the best market value at the price.
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