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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
5
The article discusses Republican nominations and references the Supreme Court’s position in a client case. It notes uncertainty over the court's terms and mentions the present board with twentyone members and the overall political context.
Secretaries remarks at the Grant anniversary in New York revive talk of the Monroe doctrine amid fears of German influence in the Americas. The speech hints at hard choices if Germany grows stronger at sea, with observers noting possible U.S. enforcement of the doctrine to prevent colonial-style divisions.
A historic report analyzes Post Office freight charges to railroads, noting a 35 percent drop in freight rates and 17 percent in passenger rates over twenty years. It highlights star routes expanding 4 percent in mileage while mail weight per route varies and costs shift under continued competition.
The conmus report of 1890 argues railroad express payments bias costs and public savings. It contends correcting postal subsidies could save the government millions annually and make one cent letter postage feasible. General Grosvenor projects McKinley’s path to 60 electoral votes with Bryan at 174, amid doubtful states.
A pamphlet by Orlando J. Smith titled The Coming Democracy argues that the corporation would govern cities like New York through a fifteen member board elected annually under proportional representation. The piece analyzes how such a system would replace party caucuses with a single coordinated election, reshaping leadership and party influence while promising a more responsive, honest government.
A critical look at Christian missionary work argues for its broad societal impact. It cites Darwin and others, noting uplift in many nations, while acknowledging risks when mission work falters or deviates.
Fragments recount a New York station conversation about General Lawton’s death in the Philippines and a theater closing night with Miss Arthur in a Cleopatra role, interleaved with snippets of hotel guests and a justice of the peace scene. The mix shows how public events, stage life, and everyday voices intertwine in a bustling city narrative.
An account from an era when Eastern and Western notions clashed describes a caliph sending his grand vizier to arrange a marriage with a farmer’s daughter. The envoy is shamed, dismissed, and even pelted with earth as insults escalate, revealing cultural friction and power dynamics.
The readable fragment references a state school fund table listing appropriations, number of school children, teachers, and counties. It appears to include notices about tax items and related data, with garbled surrounding text and a Chicago Times line attribution. The readable elements indicate a historical statistical summary of education funding by county.
Readers are invited to inspect the $20 three piece bedroom suites noted for eye catching design and fine finish. The text suggests these sets are superior to more costly offerings and invites closer acquaintance with each piece.
The store announces the annual opening of baby furnishings with a spring line of infants and children's hats caps cloaks and more to be placed on sale Monday. The notice invites inspection of the new stock including French Cord wash bonnets.
The Neostyle Duplicator offers 2000 copies from one original writing drawing or music and 1500 copies from typed originals. Agents offer inspection and trial use. Also marketed are the Planetary Pencil Sharpener and the Star Paper Fastener improved for office use.
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