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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
4
In the First district of Scranton's Second ward Langcoff received 126 votes Pryor Copeland 4 Daniels 2% The text hints at a political dispute with the Boodle Republican claiming Ripple fought Copeland and Daniels.
The letter accuses Joseph A. Scranton of duplicity and seeks to force him to answer for Langstaff’s defeat. It defends Connell Ripple and Gomez, claims Connell’s influence would have altered Langstaff’s outcome, and condemns false accusations while denouncing a rumored order to discipline Ban euilly.
A Rochester Herald critique blasts the Guldensuppe case detailing a brutal crime and accomplices. It condemns the female perpetrator as a beast and the male as a thug, arguing the electrocution of one is wasteful and calling for swift, poetic justice.
A Philadelphia Press summary from Holland's New York correspondence reports Charles A. Dana thriving in both business and intellectual realms at Journaliam. It notes prior rumors of losses tied to General Butler in 1884 and a Cleveland balance issue, and a posthumous claim about Dana's uncompromising policy impacting the Sun's finances.
The article defends Charles A Dana's Sun tenure, rebutting rumors of debt and control by J Pierpont Morgan and trustees. It notes Dana’s unencumbered Bunstone estate, strong dividend history, and criticizes sensational Cuba coverage, while linking local politics and Spain’s peace push to broader national issues.
A lengthy editorial piece argues over civil service reform and possible amendments to preserve efficiency and decency. It notes congressional sentiment for change, cites a Washington correspondent, and warns against partisan obstruction while urging merit over favoritism. Colonel George Nox McCain will speak on Cuba at Penn Avenue Baptist Church.
The Tribune editor Sir Jormoph A Scranton reflects on a political dilemma. He admits personal guilt over living choices and hints at possible influence tied to a political ticket. He asks Joseph Ripple to stay silent to avoid suspicion and notes the paper’s limited impact.
The New York Sun argues the shipyard is the nation’s foundation for naval and commercial power. It notes the switch from timber to iron, wartime destruction, and postwar shifts toward railways, claiming English bankers profited while the United States paid for foreign ships. It cites figures on payments to English shipowners and trends in domestic shipbuilding.
The document argues England seeks to keep maritime wealth by concentrating shipbuilding and tonnage abroad. It proposes restoring American ocean power through information campaigns and popular sentiment, rather than buying foreign ships, to build a prosperous U S merchant marine.
A Philadelphia Press review mocks Mr. Bryan's claim that post election results bolster free silver. It cites Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio Iowa Nebraska Kansas Virginia and Kentucky results, noting mostly Republicans led or won, with Kentucky the only weak potential encouragement.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a Supreme Court ruling on expert testimony fees and contempt. It discusses whether professionals may demand pay beyond a standard witness fee and how payment affects objectivity in trials including medical and anatomical experts. The piece weighs justice, professional compensation, and the impact on future court proceedings.
Christian Endeavor Trolley Day on Thursday November 7 attracts thousands from across the valley to Coldsmith's store where special bargains on dry goods will entice visitors to take home savings as specimens of value.
Cloak Department offers deep discounts on ladies coats and capes including miltary fronts, leather and fur trimmed options. Sealskin and plush capes with quarter to box backs, in blacks and browns, at prices from 2.23 to 9.98. Extra specials on night wear and gloves for one day only with varied colors and fabrics.
The notice touts heavily priced linen stock with large purchases to offset tariff effects. It lists items including 64 inch silver bleached German table linen at 59c per yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, 50 pieces Scotch and Irish masks, 250 to 2.50 per yard for chorm masks, 200 dozen matching napkins, plus linen sheets pillow cases and bureau sets.
The London Chronicle reports 4727 political prisoners confined in three Havana fortresses and possibly 100 American expulsions on the island. Deportations to African penal settlements and executions in Fosse de Joe Livrelo are noted, with thousands missing or dead from starvation and disease as August sees 2447 soldiers admitted with yellow fever and dysentery.
Lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades offered at right prices with goods guaranteed. Also a fine line of extra globes shades and chimneys to repair or fix up old lamps.
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