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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
The campaign group in this city fired the opening gun in a planned effort aimed at reform. Leaders emphasize independence and pure purpose, insisting they will press on until house cleaning is complete and will do great good.
The piece argues that May brings renewed labor contention as investor capital recovers from years of depression and seeks dividends. It warns against excessive strikes tied to other industries, urging patience and common sense, noting labor should secure fair pay while avoiding harm to business prosperity. It also mocks sensational yellow journalism about a long lost letter from King Agrippa.
The speaker defends retaining the Philippines as a national fortification and extending moral influence, arguing for responsibility despite difficulties. He cites Golding and General Otis comments as context and contends blundering is possible but duty remains to widen republican ideals.
Newly released documents claim Aguinaldo and key Philippine leaders plotted to collaborate with the Americans to expel Spain then drive out the Americans. The sources allege a Hong Kong meeting planned Aguinaldo's Manila arrival as a cooperating force while later opposing the U S. plans.
The Rock Island Christian party nominates Rev. Dr. Swallow of Harrisburg as its presidential candidate for the upcoming campaign.
The constitutionality of the Roosevelt era franchise tax is set for the New York Court of Appeals in the June term at Baratowa. The Queensborough Bethe Light and Power Co seeks review of the State Board of Tax Commissioners assessment. Ex Justice Brown and ex Senator David Hi will appear for the company. A Buffalo Supreme Court decision in favor of the state is cited, with expectations the Court of Appeals will align. Estimates indicate $4,822,000 from the franchise tax will be raised in New York City, adding $195,000,000 of taxable property and enabling a future tax-rate reduction.
Bishop Hartzell lectures on the South African conflict at the Auditorium, arguing roots of the war lie in Transvaal laws and franchise. He frames British and Boer policies, warns against racial oppression, and urges American leadership and Anglo American unity to sustain global peace.
Finley’s announces the annual opening of its Baby Furnishings department featuring a spring line of infants and children hats caps cloaks and related items for inspection. Included are children’s French cord wash bonnets and related accessories.
A cryptic, damaged OCR fragment hints at a man named Satan and a place in fashion terms. The text mentions a woman named Poona and references a fight or grip, though many words are garbled or missing.
The ad offers the Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing or drawing and 1500 copies from a typewritten original. Agents express willingness to arrange a trial in your office, featuring the Planetary Pencil Sharpener and Star Paper Fastener.
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