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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune announces its publishing policy noting it is published daily except Sunday by ape bune Publishing Company with a New York office. It states it prints short letters from readers on current topics only if written by the author’s real name and submitted for publication.
The article questions the reasons for Bar nett’s plurality being about 200 000 below Mc Kinley and Creasy’s vote falling far below Bryan in a November 11 1899 Times report from Rcranton.
A proposed Delaware Valley and Kingston railroad, joining with the Lackawanna line to Vieter county New York, aims to provide independent from mines to water. Scranton figures on strong local influence with FE L Fuller on the board to assure valuable freight and passenger prospects and potential to boost regional business. The project faces questions about control as Chittenden, tied to the old telephone firm, drives council opposition.
The article surveys the independence question for the Philippines, noting likely congressional support for the president's plan, and discusses how administration of the islands should be organized. It quotes Brigadier General Funston criticizing self government for Filipinos and favoring a strong, autocratic governor with honest administration and a clear salary, plus a capable military presence. It considers whether a representative body could be allowed, but argues independent government is unlikely given local readiness.
The text discusses a push for a permanent colonial civil service insulated from partisan politics, plans for a strong navy to deter interference, and Lord Salisbury's Guild Hall remarks amid rumors of South Africa intervention. It emphasizes governance, defense, and avoiding foreign meddling as core aims.
The piece argues the Goebel election law allows direct control over Kentucky elections, risking fraudulent inauguration and permanent political power for Goebel and his machine. It warns that peaceful remedies may fail and compares to historic election fraud, noting potential national implications if Aguinaldo's status changes.
Rumors link Hon. EE Rathbone to a reform push under the president’s plan to reduce military control in Cuba. Rathbone, now in Washington with General Ludlow, oversees a praised postal reform including a nationwide money order system extending across the island, replacing earlier Spanish abuses.
Nine months of operation sees over 10,000,000 handled with zero losses to senders and an average charge of one percent. Rathbone trains natives for reliable service, enforcing checks and balances to build a self-sustaining, rapidly growing postal system in Cuba. The piece suggests Rathbone could become civil governor, notes U S China policy, and mocks rivals and headlines from Washington.
The report lists diverse personalities and movements including Monaco’s prince aboard the Princess Alice bound for Spitsbergen to study submarine routes, Paderewski's Geneva summer house, and notes on women’s suffrage sentiment in England. It also mentions Hung Chang in Pekin, Captain William Edwards of Princeton, Co handa once posing as a king, and reflections on Mrs Joubert and domestic life amid historical contexts.
Astrolabe Cast 1004 m for Saturday November V1 1800 predicts a child born today will note political leaders struggle to stay in line. Friends of the man with modest gains may find relief while opportunities often go unseen. Wealth brings no joy. adversity removes dizziness. advice favors prudent bread over others’ waves.
Ornamental parquet floors and borders offered as durable European heritage. They enrich dwellings and are cheaper than carpets. Floors laid and finished in best manner with a fine line of patterns to choose from.
Harper's Weekly argues for broadening national discussion beyond domestic issues to include a modern foreign policy. It credits outward growth from Atlantic to Pacific as essential and urges vigorous debate against cautious, provincial views to energize national unity and commerce.
A long retailer notice from Jonas Long’s Sons highlights price cuts on women’s and men’s handkerchiefs and hosiery, with extensive book stock in window displays on Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues. It touts special lots, deep discounts, and a forthcoming holiday season push, urging customers to visit for bargains and new arrivals.
Miss Arria Huntington, daughter of Bishop Huntington, is named by Republicans and Democrats as numerical commissioner at Syracuse. Miss Florett Vining of Hull, Mass owns pine newspapers and manages them by her father's will. Arthur Agnew of the Thirteenth Infantry, who helped in the Cuban campaign, serves with his regiment in the Philippines. President McKinney is a rapid reader despite heavy duties.
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