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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes Hon. BR W Arch bald gains broad statewide favor as the Supreme bench candidacy appears set for success. The piece hints at an impending victory, with supportive indications prevailing across the state.
An advertisement by Charles B. Scott cites the city’s bad roads as causing vehicles drivers and employers to suffer financially. A prominent businessman notes 20,000 in losses due to street conditions and criticizes the city’s contract process and “crawfishing” tendencies hindering repairs and business. The board of trade is urged to address municipal governance at its next meeting.
After investing over half a million dollars in asphalt pavement a businessman argues that a three percent outlay on repairs is prudent to protect the substantial investment from deterioration and waste.
Reports describe ongoing friction between generals Brooke and Wood over Cuban governance in Santiago. Wood acts on his own initiative issuing decrees, while Brooke worries about military discipline and formalities. Wood’s orders advance civil liberties and open courts, while Brooke seeks centralized control and caution.
The article lauds General Brooke for advancing civil liberties in Santiago Province and aligning with Wood’s policy, while noting Spanish-style brutality continues elsewhere and American rule remains militarized. It calls for broader, pragmatic leadership and urgent street repairs to satisfy the people.
The New York Times proposes a national fund to honor Admiral Dewey after his homecoming. If one fourth of papers pledge five dollars from readers, a total of about 250000 could be raised to build a residence in Washington and support his personal use. This gesture would symbolize confidence in the Navy and reward a wartime leader while avoiding excessive banquets.
The Texas House approved a bill by 101 to 4 aimed at preventing predatory pricing. The measure targets selling below cost to crush competition, defines conspiracy to create a trust, and permits penalties including denying recovery of accounts. Origin traces to Missouri and cautions jurors about applying the law.
The piece weighs on Dr Briggs ordination and church honesty while praising Postmaster General reforms. It ties Mrs George murder acquittal to jealousy crimes, notes Roosevelt tax stance, Dewey’s return, Bryans sidelining, and Hazards of public debates. Also mentions Harvard Yale debate and Miles’ popularity amid Sun’s abuse. A call to solid civic works ends with a jab at a chewing gum trust.
The Tribune Astrologer offers a May 15 1940 forecast noting a child’s view on asphalt repair obstructionists and a town’s Dewey invitation. It suggests Dewey or Oscar I Will fame as possible draws while warning against overambitious flights in difficult living areas.
The New York Sun notes Southern press debate on deporting or emigrating enslaved labor to Cuba and Porto Rico. It argues removal hurts southern labor value, insists labor must stay, and warns of shifts in political power and national policy from disenfranchisement and regional policy clashes.
The Savannah paper advocates terror against African Americans to enforce lawful control, noting whites also commit violence. It argues lynchings show southern society outside law, cites murders of black officials, and warns against emigration and labor disruption as pressures to expel or subdue the black population.
Leslie's Weekly notes meat packing expanded after 1860 with railroads and refrigeration. Central markets in Chicago Milwaukee and other hubs drove slaughter, processing waste into fertilizer and byproducts, enabling price efficiency and year round cash sales for livestock growers. The piece cites 1872 and 1880s output, wages, and exports, including bacon and pork totals.
Secretary Long honors Dewey Day in Dos ton praising Admiral Dewey as a foremost naval hero and a great representative citizen. He notes Dewey’s leadership and discretion and recalls his key actions during the recent war, marking him as a central figure among military celebrities.
A dramatic account recalls a bold naval assault where a captain, his ships, and officers faced heavy odds. Despite peril and enemy batteries ashore and afloat, he pressed forward and silenced the foe before noon, sinking the hostile fleet and proving American sea power in the Pacific empire transfer from Spain to the United States.
From the Pike County Preen, Archhard of Scranton is named president Judge of the Porty tth Judicial district and a leading candidate for the Supreme court bench. He is described as a respected jurist with broad mining region experience, adding strength to the court in that field.
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