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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
4
Thomas A Dunn proposed keeping Scranton asphalt streets in good repair for ten years at 11000 yearly but the plan was not advanced as the city had already signed a contract with another company at a higher price. The critic notes Dunn should have bid when bids were requested.
The Presbyterian assembly reaffirms Sabbath seclusion but acknowledges demand for Sunday recreation. It urges not to abandon worship yet suggests curbing amusements and promoting decent activities. The piece notes public sentiment drift and calls for church influence through engagement with readers while resisting sensationalism in press.
The correspondence between Secretary Alger and Senator McMillan shows Alger asking if McMillan will seek re election and McMillan replying affirmatively. An interview suggests Alger hints at a candidacy for McMillan's seat. Critics flag administration interference, noting McKinley support and the local Michigan nature of the race.
The piece analyzes why Secretary Alger lost prestige during the war period amid bold military success. It cites a retaliatory private letter incident and questions how Michigan voters will view his Senate candidacy. It notes the Buffalo strike has eased with a minor gain for workers but ongoing public costs remain.
Lieutenant Parker argues the current army promotion system based on seniority breeds favoritism and risks corrupt influence under military governors. He supports merit based advancement with recognized duties, urging a reform to reward merit through tangible rank and pay rather than time in service.
The piece discusses Pennsylvania school funding debates, noting the governor's budget cuts, the six to seven month term change, and local tax implications. It critiques insurgent Republicans, mentions Senator Quay, and comments on John Sherman and media sensationalism. It also touches on Reed, Astor, and Aguinaldo in a broad opinion mix.
A fragmentary poem narrates a speaker seeking an ancient word heard in nature. The seeking narrator wanders hills and swales, chasing a whisper from the forest, and vows patience, faith, and childlike guile to find meaning in a hidden tongue.
A critical examination argues that the Declaration of Independence does not mandate self government for all peoples. It asserts governments exist to protect rights, and if a government fails, the people may alter or overthrow it. It contrasts colonial and modern examples, urging that self government should serve life liberty and happiness, not mere power for the governors.
A humorous Chicago Tribune quote about naming a baby Ellen reveals the family chose Ellen because Allen could not be used. The exchange underscores playful language in a local column.
An advertisement at 132 Wyoming Ave promotes sterling silver and lacquered gold plate jewelry as long lasting and fashionable beyond changing styles. It emphasizes a full line and strong sales due to enduring quality.
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