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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
5
Ten pages from Ecranton reveal Manila felting workers claim entitlement to shorter hours and higher pay. They argue continuous service against a dangerous fire chase warrants increased compensation and a ten percent rise in sales. The movement seeks pace with leading national manufacturers and immediate price boosts.
The article argues the mayor must discipline Private Secretary Hatton for actions tied to a dubious deal with West and Walker. It stresses the mayor's duty to uphold official integrity and the dignity of office, warning dismissal may be insufficient without visible consequences.
Washington advices say General Nelson A Miles has been ostracized by Secretary Alger and subordinates. A proposed solution calls for a personal presidential conference with Miles and War Department chiefs to end factionalism and restore discipline in the army.
A garbled text fragment questions which Philadelphia press opinion should be trusted about Secretary Alger. It critiques alleged sensational reporting, and weighs judgments on the press’s vigor and influence in the era.
A Philadelphia Gazette piece contrasts insurrection in Manila with Transvaal tensions. It cites Katipunans and US policy in the Philippines, and reports a 20 000 British resident petition to London over Kruger era grievances as British officials warn of crisis and possible redress.
The piece discusses whether the United States should allow Malayder pollen by an Asiatic secret society under its responsibility or restore order then introduce self government by American hands. It notes troops advancing, impeded by allies, and comments on public figures and editors while touching on temperance reform and revolutionary violence.
A fragmented horoscope note by Amacchus for Friday May 1 offers advice on open letters and social conduct. It discusses weather’s impact on mood and suggests cautious speech, urging restraint and honesty in dialogue as a courtlike approach to personal gain.
The passage argues that arrests at this juncture will be hard to sell to the British public and may be a Kruger ploy against reforms. It suggests impending developments mark the start of a new era in the South African republic.
A review highlights A. C. McLavellin’s Discvery of the American Nation, noting its focus on national development, Western powers, and the Civil War era. It surveys endorsements of Aguinaldo, Dewey, and British reception to contemporary fiction including Chambers and Cranchin, plus forthcoming Appleton editions and Roosevelt material.
May 19 notice offers Paul E. Wirt fountain pens with solid ink gold pen, case and filler for one dollar. Rexford Co. advertises these genuine pens at 132 Wyoming Ave, urging buyers that other stores charge two dollars.
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