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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
7
The Tribune credits the Times for recognizing its role in pushing the rephalt repair contract. The measure guarantees Scranton ten years of safer streets for drivers. The Times will consult street officials and notes broad approval of the ordinance.
During a debate on the army appropriation bill Representative McClellan cited current year military expenses of 135,297,650 and a total including past wars of 201,689,042. He contrasted with European powers, arguing the comparison was unfair and urged using regular army costs in peaceful times for fairness. The article notes pensions aside and cautions about war-footing expenses influencing per-man costs.
The article discusses a Frankfort Germany case about whether an employer or government owns inventions created by officers. It cites W E Curtie on Congress bills defining property rights for army and navy officers and contrasting views by Senator Chandier and the navy secretary. The text explains differing rulings on whether officers’ studies, ingenuity, or discoveries fall under personal rights or government ownership.
The piece argues workers should pursue personal advancement by increasing value to their employer rather than secretly cheating. It notes discretion for each case, urges encouraging ingenuity, and cites Governor Stone’s remark that in early primaries the Quay faction lost one seat, fueling talk of a fusion with Democrats.
The Mills hotel success in New York inspires Pittsburg plans for three new projects including an eight story 300 guest model hotel with reading room library restaurant and no bar. It aims to be self supporting and home like for independent men of limited means. Such urban benevolence addresses sociological issues of crowding and aims to curb harsher outcomes.
The remark critiques how Democratic politicians overlook the empty impact of anarchy as a campaign tool in a country that values order. It suggests that such messaging fails to sway voters and underscores the perceived failures of disrupting political norms.
The article surveys New Zealand's compulsory arbitration framework with district conciliation boards and a three person court of arbitration. It explains board powers to settle disputes and the arbitration court's composition including representation from both workers and capitalists and a Supreme Court judge. It notes penalties for strikes or lockouts once a grievance is raised and highlights the model as a potential remedy for labor unrest.
The column analyzes Australia’s arbitration system five years after enactment. It praises court powers to compel attendance, seize premises, join interested parties, and award fixed conditions for two years. It notes low strikes, rising prosperity, and potential political perversion balanced by ballot redress, urging trial in the United States.
Special to The Scranton Tribune argues that Puerto Rico tariff agitation exposes political hysteria ahead of a presidential campaign. It credits Charles Emory Smith with prudent opposition to free trade and predicts a Republican vice presidential candidate, likely Smith, while noting Davis faced backlash for his stance and the agitation will fade as Congress nears adjournment.
Ajacchus presents a March 3 horoscope warning against prejudice and blind faith. It notes a child’s future joy at immaturity and urges Scranton readers to clear their vision on the streets and beware reformers with hidden motives.
Paul Potter forms a syndicate to control English and German plays. James P. Sterrett retires from the Pennsylvania supreme court chief justiceship. Lord Fredegar negotiates horses requisitioned for the Transvaal. Eva Grace Snell, Chicago heir, aims for the stage. Judge John A. Harnham noted as California jurist and rich lawyer.
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A rustic poem portrays a grumpy old frog living by a dark cool pool. A blackbird and a curmudgeon quail offer contrasting views on happiness and misery while a turtle advises not to pity the croaking creature.
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