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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
4
The article lists state and local Republican nominations with names such as Colonel Baden-Powell noted for his South African War defense of Mafeking. It lauds his seven month stand against larger forces and mentions his major general appointment in recognition of the feat.
Grand jury reports smoke not fire in methods practiced by councils and calls for a thorough judicial inquiry. Warrants issued to investigate information from Sturges, Hales, ex-Councilman Lansing, and Captain May. Public anger warns that if bribery exists among government workers or conspiracy by special interests, the scandal must be punished and fully exposed.
The text states that President McKinley’s message to the Boer envoys showed the sole option for peace is direct negotiation with adversaries. It cites Britain’s refusal of mediation, warns against futile resistance, and implies only intervention would risk broader conflict while noting Richard Harding Davis’s role as stirring for war in Colombia.
The United States Supreme Court states it has no jurisdiction in Beckham vs Taylor election case, urging Kentucky citizens to resolve the gubernatorial dispute locally. It condemns partisan judicial temper and cautions against accepting a Goebel law system that treats election machinery as political power.
The writer laments the Democratic stance as revolutionary and urges the sober public to decide on rectifying the outrage of Governor Taylor's unseating. He notes that perpetrators of such affronts to republican institutions have historically faced thorough retribution, while Boer sympathy could fuel feverish debate until a compromise is proposed.
The Chinese minister addresses the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania graduates on professional training for women. He notes China’s separate spheres for gender roles, praises American women in medicine, and urges Western doctors to send female physicians to China while predicting growing acceptance of women in the field amid China’s rising development. He cites Horace Greeley’s advice to “Go West, young ladies,” and highlights China’s population and limited number of women doctors, forecasting expansive opportunities there.
The Troy Record argues for expanding juries to fifteen with twelve binding votes to convict or acquit. It asserts this change would curb the impact of obstinate jurors without harming defendants, noting traditions can evolve and urging consideration of a broader jury size.
The text argues that while majority rule suits minor crimes, unanimity is necessary for serious offenses. It quotes General Schwan claiming post wet season and elections will finish pacification efforts and erode insurgent hopes as national polls approach.
The piece argues that critics exaggerating the Cuban scandals reveal industrious malice while praising the nation’s honest response. It contrasts Reconstruction era corruption with today’s attempts to expose and punish betrayed agents, praising McKinley’s administration for pursuing rascals and maintaining decency amid unrest and labor strife.
The New York Sun notes a pattern of counties named for presidents forming a tradition. It lists numerous examples such as Van Buren, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Buchanan, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Cleveland, and Grant among others, indicating widespread practice and correlation with executive figures. The garbled OCR shows many county-name references linked to presidents, suggesting a broader habit across states and counties.
A Georgetown College Journal verse honors soldiers serving abroad in the Philippines and Africa. It praises the dead and living, noting boys leaving homes to serve, some returning, others fallen, and urges remembrance of all who fight for their country.
The Knights Templar march through Wilkes-Barre in a four-division parade route from River to Main, around Public Square, and back, with a 9:45 cannon and a 10:00 start. Mayor Nichols imposes street closures from 0:00 to 1:90 pm for the procession and reviewing stands, as officers and visiting sir knights prepare for sessions, balls, and a grand commandery election.
The Local Commanderies, Scranton, hosted a reception last night for over 100 air knights. They departed on the early evening trains and returned at 1:13 this morning via the Delaware and Hudson railroad. At 8 this morning, Coeur de Lion and Mbuita commanderies meet at the Masonic temple on Spruce Street, then parade to the Central Railroad of New Jersey station.
Colonel George Sanderson and Dr H B Ware lead Wilkes-Barre temple Shriners in Washington for the Imperial Council meeting. The program includes parades, river excursions, fireworks at National Rifles Armory, a White House reception, and a grand parade expected to attract 10 000 to 12 000 Shriners in fez and swallow tail attire.
Regular meeting of the Methodist ministers of Scranton and vicinity held at Elm Park church parlors at 10 30 am presided by Rev James Genninger. Rev J N Bailey led devotions and Rev W A Wagner reviewed Dr Wring s Christ Came Again refuting pre millennial view. No meeting in two weeks due to district Kingston gathering.
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