Transfer of J. M. West Moves to Geneva
The Scranton Tribune reports J M West, long time local representative for Barter Asphalt, has been transferred to Geneva. The change is stated to have no relation to the local street repairs controversy but follows a request West filed with the New York office weeks ago.
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J. M. West
Barter Asphalt Company
Geneva
West
New York
Chen
South Side
Scranton
Sieelf
Municipal reform urged after missing contracts row
The article argues missing asphalt repair contracts reveal municipal mismanagement and potential corruption. It calls for independent investigation, stronger oversight, and reform to restore taxpayer trust as Scranton faces industrial changes and seeks new investment.
Plan to locate national campgrounds for future wars
A late war veteran urged Congress to appoint a committee of experts to select sites for several national camp grounds. He warned against creating large camps on unknown ground with inadequate water and sanitation, citing Camp Alger as folly and urging timely action.
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United States
Tom Washington
Alger
Congress
War Preparedness and Canadian Prosperity Suggested
The article argues for establishing five regional mobilization camps with ready sewer and water systems to train volunteers safely, usable in peacetime summers for National Guard encampments and regular units. It notes Canada’s surplus revenues delight Americans and hints at a future United States Canada union.
Disappointing Signs at Peace Congress and Naval Property Debate
The report claims Russian delegates reject England backed by the United States on neutralizing private property at sea in war. The piece argues disarmament is unlikely, arbitration limited, and war cruelties to be addressed. It notes English naval supremacy and U.S. stake, urging readiness for possible disappointments at The Hague and hinting Wanamaker for state treasurer.
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Czars Peace Congress
England
United States
Congress
Russia
Great Britain
Peace Congress
Friends of Civilization
The
Hague
Lash for Wife Beaters Sparks Mixed Expert Support
The editorial notes Governor Roosevelt’s push for whipping as a corrective for wife beaters draws varied reactions. New York Medico Legal Society publishes penologist opinions favoring the lash, with Connecticut Judge Baldwin and Delaware Chief Justice Lore endorsing deterrence. Brockway of the Hirnra reform school offers guarded support for corporal measures to reform certain youths.
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Roosevelt
Medico-Legal Society of
New York
Baldwin
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Buckingham
Connecticut
Lore
Delaware
Telaware
Brockway
Himira Reformatory
Penology debates and public policy across nations
The column debates deterrence through whipping versus gallows, arguing the whip can reform more than the gallows and noting public attitudes toward punishment. It also critiques the Washington social boycott against the Mexican ambassador, questions anti imperialist writings, and reflects on public integrity and Dewey era sentiments.
The Ideal and the Real Peace Plan
The Times-Herald review weighs the peace conference’s prospects, contrasting romantic expectations with practical limits. Delegates from many powers may reach minor agreements on armament limits and humane war laws, while preserving international law precedents and aiming to strengthen future efforts toward universal peace.
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Germany
Mortgaging the Future
A Washington Post article argues against indebting future generations through current debt. It contends authorities should fund enduring public works like parks and sewers that raise present and future real estate value, while warning against burdening posterity with costs for ancestral excess.
Future costs to taxpayers in Philadelphia raise concern
The piece argues that Philadelphia plans to spend large sums on paving and repairs for streets and pavements, burdening future generations. It questions the fairness of taxing posterity for such public works and cites other cities as similarly borrowing from future generations for current improvements.
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Philadelphia
Elyss
Dreadful Days for John in City of Counterfeits
The St. Louis Republic laments Philadelphia’s corruption and notes Mr. Wanamaker’s disillusionment with machine politics. It reveals a colossal counterfeit scheme allegedly centered in Philadelphia, suggesting the man may abandon the city for New Jersey or Chicago.
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St. Louis Republic
Philadelphia
Mr. Wanamaker
Quig
New Jersey
Chicago
Gravitation the Secret Speech by Congressman Dolliver
In a Dolliver speech the president orders a naval pursuit of the Spanish fleet in Asia and the admiral’s limited readiness. The speaker notes miscalculations and a Havana explosion changing the outcome, citing gravitation as the metaphorical force behind events.
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Dolliver
Asia
Navy Department
Pacific Ocean
Manila
Havana
The Mother of a Soldier
A Baltimore scene poem honors mothers who send sons to war. It laments loss as the name Thomas Watkins appears on a list of the dead, a Bible and a portrait beside a fallen sergeant. The verse contrasts public heroism with private grief and calls mourners to remember mothers through lonely years.
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Suy
Thomas Watkins
Folger Mckinsey
Baltimore News
Tribute to Dewey Moves Toward Modest House Gift
The Washington Post urges a restrained honoring of Admiral Dewey for his war leadership. It supports a practical gift of 25,000 to 30,000 dollars to fund a home in his preferred locality and to maintain his establishment, warning against lavish houses or public banquets as burdens. It praises Dewey as a superb commander and diplomat while urging the debt of gratitude be expressed without coercion or discomfort.
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Dewey
Bea
Diney
Doesn’t Need to Listen Opener Story on Cousin Josephine
The Chicago Record notes Cousin Josephine conceals her deafness with tact while others press questions. One speaker asks how she manages and she replies by talking constantly, illustrating social dynamics and stigma.
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Josephine
Bhe
Chicago
Rexford's Scranton Jewelers Offer Unbreakable Button Collection
Rexford's at 132 Wyoming Ave Scranton markets as the city’s only wholesale and retail jewelers. They tout a one piece unbreakable collar button with enamel back that resists soil and green marks, presenting 15 shapes and a price per dozen.
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Scranton
Ripans Tabules Impress Reader With Digestive Relief
Laura describes trying Ripans Tabules out of curiosity and overcoming prejudice against patent medicines. She had long suffered indigestion and dyspepsia and, after using Ripans tabules, reports surprising improvement and a desire to never be without them.
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Laura
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Scranton, Pa
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Canada
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Ile
Basia
Washington
Maximilian
State Department
Edward Atkinson
George Francis Train
Train
Atkinson
Cuba
Times-Herald
Jourist
Sir Walter Beatt
Lake Michigan
Loch Katrine
Jake
Michigan
Scotland
Thiuve
Erander
Washington Post
Sind
Senate
Mason
Girmerie Stewart
W. M. Hoyt & Co
Blewart
John
Spring Serges
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Ave
Wedgewood
Madras
Jermyn
Rexford’s
the Rexford CO
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Hove
Mary & Dollar Jator
Luther Keller
Lipie
Yard and
Ailice
West Lackawanna Ave
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Tarpware
Palmer
Washington Avenue
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Dupont
Kapleders
Connell Building
Paragram
THOR
FORD
B. Smith
Mulligas
Piltato Plymouty
Wilkes Barca
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