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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune explains letters to the editor require real names and signatures for publication. Submissions are subject to editorial revision and space limitations.
Readers are informed that Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania is listed as a candidate for vice president. The brief item names Smith and his home state, indicating a political ticket in the context of party nominations and election discussion.
The notice lists Republican nominating targets in several districts including Congrtemien didacge OALUSIA A. GROW ROWWIT THORpe and auditor generali Th wardens Bergit. It mentions first district Thomas J Reynolds keon Heinet John Schauer third district cowm James Jr fourth district P. A Minlin. It criticizes the relations of William Connell to men in his employ as deserving criticism.
Editorial notes a suspected link between Cuba postal frauds and Washington. It argues the post office department bears scrutiny and predicts Smith may lead the investigation, seeing him as a strong Republican vice presidential contender and a test of party character. It contrasts Democratic views on Towne, debating Moses or Jonah roles.
A Wilkes Barre Sun report portrays jury coercion in the Lutz murder case with dissenting juror Koons under pressure from ten jurors. The article claims coercion violated unanimity and due process, arguing the system penalized Koons for standing by his conviction.
The commentary argues coercion within a jury taints a verdict and endangers the justice system. It laments not protecting Koons and condemns the manipulation around Clark versus Quay in a tense senatorial context, calling such tactics a disgrace to institutions.
A Manila provost marshal report notes liquor sales in Manta remain limited and regulated. Licenses cost 600 or 100 Mexican silver in district one, 100 and 50 in district two, with wine bans for natives and strict closing hours on Sundays. Saloons, native wine shops, and distilleries numbers are tracked, showing a decline since February 1890 and a shift toward order under U.S. occupation.
The Senate committee on Interstate Commerce reports favorably a bill barring interstate transport of game animals or birds killed in violation of local laws and making such birds subject to state laws. The bill expands the Agriculture Department's duties to preserve distribute introduce and restore game birds and wildlife. It also bans imports of mongooses flying foxes fruit bats English sparrow and other injurious species and prohibits common carriers from transporting foreign animals or birds between states.
The piece notes proposals to run religious services on through trains on Sunday to satisfy conscientious travelers. It questions whether regular passengers want such services yet. It also mentions disease-borne swamp conditions near the county jail and calls for a city subscription to abate it.
A whimsical sun sign page notes a child will see growth thin weather and a political boom. It quips a baseball visionary leans oblique from bleachers and a tired constitution spots court house moves. It jokes on wealth, luck, and political pull.
Special Correspondence reports Cuba postal officials faced scrutiny after corrupt agents betrayed trust, with Postmaster General Smith directing a full investigation. The piece praises U S auditing practices and notes Treasury data showing April exports at 118,080,007, a record high, driven by gains in agriculture, manufacturing, and forest products.
A lengthy editorial notes the nine months ending March showing exports up across multiple sectors and compares volumes under McKinley and other administrations. It claims a record year ahead, cites postal stamp sales, foreign birth statistics, bacon exports, evaporated apples prices, and party platform urging tariff protection.
The opening session of the Presbyterian general assembly in St Louis featured a vigorous sermon by Moderator Dr Sample. He attacked materialism and its religious implications, likening it to a revival of ancient agnosticism and a destroyer of faith and virtue. He warned of its rapid spread threatening homes and communities.
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