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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows a 1699 date line and a note on a puffing toad that failed to reach elephant size. It mentions The Scranton Tribune daily edition and foreign advertising agents, with a comment on promoters of trusts.
The article argues for converting Scranton's volunteer fire department to a paid, regular force. It cites past pay dockings of volunteers and urges the public to support a just remuneration system, noting a parade highlighting the department’s value and advocating justice for firefighters.
An approving portrait of Roosevelt as governor of New York, praising his integrity, independence, and reform record. The piece contrasts him with party machines, cites his civil service overhaul, and notes the shift to practical, job-focused examinations.
The text lists exam questions and topics used during the Roosevelt administration for a building or plumbing related post. It covers duties, building descriptions, water closets, cleaning hardwood floors, song selection for chewing purposes, supplies, defect reports, leaks, stove care, stove brick, coal stove issues, and ends with praise of Roosevelt and General Miles as competent leaders.
General Weed endorses teaching Cubans self rule with minimal American supervision. He cites success in Santiago province and urges limiting military involvement while building a provincial autonomic framework. He warns against extra Congress sessions and notes a French war ministry change boosting Alger's critics.
The 1891 Missouri law shielding buyers from pay injunctions against suppliers sparked a case where National Lead sought $1,700 from a St Louis paint firm. The Circuit Court ruled for the lead company, but the Appellate Court reversed, upholding the anti trust act as constitutional and rejecting a monopoly defense. The decision underscores state power to regulate combinations and restraint of trade. Cecil Rhodes is noted as undiminished in confidence.
General Leonard Wood advocates a limited American military role in Cuba with civilian rule, while Theodore Roosevelt's Albany governance reshapes reform, reduces machine control, and promotes open access, accountability, and independent officials. The article outlines Roosevelt’s strict appointment standards, curbs on patronage, and push for fiscal restraint and updated laws.
A daily horoscope notes fire department interest from births on May 8 1509 and parade by firemen. Market reports say onion crops show strength and general advice on manners, marriage, and arrogance with old time sarcasm.
A humorous exchange features two speakers debating a spring bird, with playful mispronunciations and questions about whether the caller spotted a robin or swallows. George and Th’ love of fie-nature detention frame the lighthearted moment from a Plain Dealer fragment.
A fragmentary quote indicates a commentary on individuals deemed guilty of love being sent to the Reichstag, reflecting a satirical line from Puck with a colonial tone and political undertone.
A Washington Star quotation shows a friend questioning the man about being called the town political boss. The indignant citizen denies the claim and says the accuser implied he wanted the bows.
May 6 1899 advertisement touts selling fine jewelry and tableware below competitors. Rovers Bros offers plain teaspoons at 80c for 6 knives 1.50 for 6 forks and 1.50 for 6 knives, promising money back for the asking and busy trade at 132 Wyoming Ave.
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