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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary notice details a matter related to foreign advertising and postal processing in Serenton Pennsylvania. The readable text references a Cham Mant event and a formal posting at the post office with unclear context.
A fragmented report outlines Republican nominations and party figures including Coenenat Lime and Glyalusta OA with references to GKGW POPU and Viet tietieie. It mentions Derek De SOEUR and A Phew Waki in a tense political scene, with Pattison willing yet wary of inviting danger amid the vice presidential contest.
An analysis traces the Carter case through military and civilian avenues, warning that if powerful contractors escape punishment, honest engineers and builders will face a harsher path. It urges swift action against conspirators in river and harbor projects and calls for tougher penalties for toy weapons used to endanger children.
The New York Sun exposes James TD Hichardson's plan to profit from government literary works. It notes introductions in House and Senate drafts to produce editions of Messages and Papers of the President for exclusive government use and sale by a printer. The piece mentions calls for large print runs and a congressional investigation, with Bryan and Senator Gorman amid political reaction.
The article states Mr Gorman has no hope of earning a trip to the Paris exposition and notes the coupon vote favors the leading presidential candidate. It mentions the American Indemnity question as a debated topic, with the issue described as having good intentions.
The piece argues Brigham Roberts is vindicated in his own country and Congress justified for firing him. It contrasts Roberts with Charles Emory Smith as vice presidential prospects and urges Roosevelt’s removal from consideration. It also discusses postal service leadership and proposed interstate commerce reforms with strong emphasis on agency power and penalties.
The ongoing clash over an amended Interstate Commerce Act seeks stronger public protection against rail rate abuses. Critics note court rulings undercut the long and short haul prohibition, while proponents push for carrier tariff publication and 60 day notice, with the commission empowered to adjust timelines as needed.
In the Troy Times an unsigned editorial lauds Senator M. S. Quay of Pennsylvania, arguing he seeks no revenge. It praises the Republican stance on national policy and defense, defending Quay against detractors and urging continued loyalty to party principles and Governor Stone’s appointment.
A puzzled caller asks if a portrait resembles Mr Guahleigh as the chin appears altered. Mrs Gaahleigh suggests moving the chin in ropes, prompting speculation over the likeness in a brief, humorous exchange from the Whitehall Tribune.
A fragmentary note references a local game scenario with unclear figures and slang. The text mentions a man in a lot and suggests caution about discussing strategy or plans. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
A chronicle of Captain Oberlin M. Carter of the United States engineers facing court martial for alleged thefts and corruption. The timeline spans investigations from 1890s Savannah harbor irregularities to his 1900 appeals and related indictments of associates in a vast fraud case.
The report notes delays in bringing to trial a conspirator and the expedited trial of indicted persons. A judge reportedly refused warrant removal of defendants to another jurisdiction due to claimed errors in Commissioner Shielders proceedings. The case against the contractors remains unresolved.
A survey of prominent figures and movements includes Mire A Hearst planning an art and archaeology studio at the University of California, Queen of Tettogul in residence, and Indian prince Mount as a royal patron. Other hints touch on Governor Steunenberg, Senator Platt, Madame Restor, and explorers like Thor Thorpe.
Finley’s announces the completion of all details for its annual Baby Furnishings opening. On Monday, the store will place on sale its spring line of infants and children's hats caps cloaks and related items inviting inspection.
The advertisement promotes the Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing and 1500 from typewritten originals. It presents agents offering demonstrations and trials, and also highlights the Planetary Pencil Sharpener improved and Star Paper Fastener improved for office use.
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