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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1899
Page
4
Editorial comments suggest Washington officials should appoint General Leonard Wood to lead Cuba, arguing he is the suitable figure to govern, with assertions that he will ultimately be recognized as the rightful authority.
The common council votes to appropriate 17520 for the first yearly payment to Barber Asphalt Company for ten years. The contract requires repair and maintenance of all asphalt streets, with payments quarterly on specified dates upon certification by the city engineer. The city will pay from current revenues and avoid debt, ensuring balanced accounts each year. The piece ends noting Cuban veterans' compensation and U.S. involvement.
The president and cabinet recommend removing about 4100 positions from civil service coverage, defending the move as fair to the new management analogy and arguing it aligns with true reform. The piece contrasts this with the Cleveland order and asserts the change serves proper public service rather than partisan gain.
The text argues that if Dreyfus is innocent he should be freed immediately, else no revision of the case should occur. It notes the affair has reached an impasse and mentions automobile firms expanding like mushrooms. It predicts a future horseless carriage market with inflation risks and bicycle industry lessons.
The Rev Dr Fr H Ward pastor of St Peters church in Pittsburg condemns rising U S crime over decades. He cites homicide increases and rising prison density while blaming waning respect for law and mercy culture. urges moral education reforms and better enforcement to curb crime.
The article argues Michigan's governance cuts crime through supervision of youth and reformatory progress, noting broad state measures and mercy in law enforcement. It contrasts with President Schurman and Otis' hardline views, suggesting diplomacy over force for unrest, in a period tone.
The Washington Post endorses merit based civil service reforms and urges applying fair tests to all new colonial and consular appointments. It cites Governor Roosevelt's approach in New York as an example and argues for appointments based on fitness, not politics. A Manila note hints at peace envoy outcomes.
Reports from London and Washington claim Ottawa’s insistence on unacceptable conditions blocked arbitration of the Alaska boundary dispute. If true, the joint high commission may not reconvene and Lord Salisbury could reassess Britain’s colonial interests. The U S and Britain sought arbitration amid hopes of a Hague plank and treaty refinements.
The text argues that Alaska boundary issues should be treated as an imperial question, not just Canadian or American local interests. It urges Britain to enforce a treaty stance, noting most Canadians care about trade relations with the United States and that a fair, united empire stance could revive talks with the joint high commission for a mutually satisfactory settlement.
Letters from Manila recount Lieutenant Richard Coulter and Company 1 of the Tenth Infantry swimming a river at Luzon and capturing Filipino troops. General Funston later joined and took charge of prisoners. Coulter received a sword from an insurgent captain. Greensburg hosts the memento as Pennsylvania soldiers gain new laurels for the war effort.
The Wilkes-Barre Record questions the governor’s choice of John P. Elkin, linked to indemnity bond notoriety, and ponders what this says about the governor’s integrity and policy direction.
Rexford's in Scranton announces a six day sale starting 8 oclock offering 5000 pieces of silverware at unusually low prices. Highlights include Rogers & Bros 55c teaspoons and Pairpoint 1.50 quadruple plate butter dishes with engraving and free personalized patterns. Wedding buyers can choose from many sets, with limited quantities per customer. Items shown in the window at 132 Wyoming Ave.
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