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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
5
The piece discusses the Republican primary system shaping candidacies for county and state offices. It highlights W. J. Sturges and Major Everett Warren as prominent names, notes efforts to recruit a young group of candidates, and stresses preparation for potential disappointments as the January 11 primaries approach.
The article outlines long partisan clashes over trust regulation with the Republican majority pushing a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate trusts. It details proposed provisions on interstate commerce, monopolies, and the reach of federal authority, including amendments to the Sherman Antitrust Act and statewide limitations.
The amendments broaden anti trust enforcement by criminal penalties and civil actions against corporations their agents and officers. They empower federal prosecutors to pursue prosecutions and allow any citizen or entity to initiate suits. Democrats oppose the measures deeming the proposals feeble and urging alternative remedies in official records. The piece ends noting the U S stance on South Africa rather than going to war.
Boer envoys in Washington press for American aid while the administration upholds impartial neutrality. They are portrayed as unofficial visitors with earnest aims, urged to avoid partisan meddling and align with U S policy. Separately the Methodist general conference approves women’s ordination as a welcome step.
Sir Alfred Milner rebukes critics labeling the Boers cowards. He praises bravery in enemies, calls for British rule to promote liberty with law, and urges reconciliation rather than race hatred as South Africa evolves. He notes Dutch fighters are brave but outpaced by modern politics and needs reform of the Boer mindset.
The passage discusses fears of bubonic plague arriving in San Francisco and the daunting task for health officials to control an epidemic amid uncooperative Chinese communities, viewing public health as a test of modern governance and Milner’s ideas.
The note argues Rathbone's suspension does not imply a cover up of Cuban postal frauds. It suggests Rathbone, a close associate of Mark Hanna, would likely escape if influential. The investigation, however, shows that the guilty cannot escape.
Attorney General Griggs signals support for the extradition bill from Congressman Ray as Congress moves quickly. The piece notes Neely and his associates awaiting trial and mentions the Gaines gusher, recently bought by Standard Oil for a high price, now producing 40 barrels daily.
Admiral Dewey reiterates in writing that he never authorized a salute to the Filipino flag nor formed ties with insurgents. The column notes the Mare campaign will persist and wagers a Paris Exposition critique for articles lacking top honors. It also reports France’s ministry survival amid postexposition fireworks.
A fragment notes that following Admiral Ahmed Pacha of Turkey defeating the American navy, the sultan may be more willing to pay up. The line hints at Ottoman leverage and financial settlements tied to naval actions.
The stampede from Pretoria is cited as a sign the war nears end while Aguinaldo grows quiet though proclamations persist. Senator Maginnis of Montana bears honors modestly as Quay declares himself. Wanamaker calls for another blast.
A letter in the New York Law argues that the United States valuess the aristocracy of personal worth over birth and wealth. It emphasizes a government founded as a protest against wealth based rule and praises upright, capable leaders who earn respect through integrity and public virtue rather than lineage.
EK. C. Walcot in the Sun casts sharp scorn on a self styled golf genius. The piece mocks boasts from Maine to Denver claiming unmatched skill and lists extravagant tales of bunkers shots and a blindfold game as proof of the impostor’s talents.
A Washington perspective discusses tariff policy as revenue driven and contrasts Democratic and Republican eras. It cites customs receipts, gold imports versus exports under Cleveland and McKinley, bread affordability, cotton goods exports, and protective tariff impacts on domestic demand and foreign sales. It notes stock market and telegraph activity and sugar and cotton production figures. The piece frames protection as boosting home consumption and exports while warning of gold supply concerns.
A reader disputes Dr. Sample’s charges against Christian Science as taught by Mary Baker Eddy. The letter cites Bible verses and confessions to defend the personality of God and the Incarnation, arguing Christian Science aligns with traditional Christian doctrine and condemns evil.
A Scranton reader denounces Mary Baker Eddy's teachings as misleading souls and argues Christian Science endangers public health by letting patients die without medicine. He cites local death records and a church rule on contagion, urging readers to reflect on medical limits and spiritual doctrine.
Fragmentary dialogue describes a woman with a vague origin and past roles. The exchange hints at a past occupation and a sense of age, with a tone characteristic of a quirky local bulletin item.
A quirky weather exchange hints at a memory drop to zero in twelve days with a playful Philadelphia Tree motif and banter about nothing. The fragmentary dialogue centers on odd phrases and nonsemantic chatter.
Interest centers on the $20 three piece bedroom suites. Each piece catches the eye inviting a better acquaintance. Construction and finish invite comparisons, and the decision is that these are better in every way than anything offered at the price.
Finleys offers a new line of satin stripe challies in selected patterns. Special this week an assortment of all wool French challies in patterns suitable for house gowns. Also an extra choice line of satin stripe challies in plain grounds polka dots and fancy designs at special prices.
Our display features a magnificent assortment in leading materials and our selling pattern over weeks indicates the styles are correct and the prices right. We invite you to inspect the range and select from the best options available.
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