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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1899

Page

4

Watery dispute over fight on Matthew Stanley Quay

The report states a successful fight on Matthew Stanley Quay cannot be made in Pennsylvania under the control of men who have favored him and only acted when their hunter outran his ability to feed. Wetter will continue to repeat efforts.

Matthew Stanley Quay Pennsylvani Wetter Repetite Tralee Comei Hideo Chicaro Chloe Cleveland Wiliam Jennings Bryan Jones Ted Aetray Clauss Spain United States Philippine Islands Eventide Saviggeso Wilth Saverchanty Philippine Archipelago Gaeete New York Vanderbilt Wie Atlantin Duchess of Northumberland Charles D Vrance

Secretary Long on Schley in Philippine policy debate

A long critical tract argues Secretary Long should press a formal naval inquiry into Schley and criticizes President McKinley for delaying action. It denounces the Philippine policy stance and warns against idealistic, impractical diplomacy amid wartime pressures.

New York to Reconsider Morton Law on pugilists

The fragment notes moves in New York state to repeat a stringent Morton law banning certain pugilists. Governor Roosevelt is said to support repeal before the legislature assembles. It mentions boxing contests and rules about weighing, with references to athletic clubs and officials.

Pharkoy Prige Taht New York State Morton Witter Roosevelt Walt Ing Solons Vedder Horton Chartered Athletic Club

Unclear legal rant on boxing law and privacy rights

A fragment discusses a proposed substitute law for ring or prize fights and mentions Governor Roosevelts stance. It condemns public viewing of private relations and criticizes Americans for disrespectful behavior while invoking Admiral Dewey. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.

Sion Hus Isa New York State Conmion Admiral Dewey Hamblhort Elttwen Lind

National Association Pushes Parcels Post Movement

The National Association of Manufacturers launches a campaign for a parcels post in the U S Mall system. At the January meeting President Search will press for congressional support with an agitation fund funded by many members. The goal is lower rates and broader delivery to small, spread out communities lacking express service.

National Association of Manufacturers Search United States Northwest Southwest Post Office Department Charles A. Schlieren Manufacturers’ Association Pnelith Cette United States Postofee Sam

Post Office Costs and Overseas Trade Shifts

A 1899 discussion notes potential postal reforms lowering second class rates and using parcel post for merchandise. It cites costs of transporting mail, imports from Cuba and Puerto Rico, and exports of agricultural machinery and textiles, plus political shifts and notable figures like Richard Croker and Senator Beveridge.

Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii

Unclear Scattered Facts From A Century-Old Newspaper

A mixed set of garbled notes touches on Lake Victoria height, colonial trade, New York city prizes, wireless military tests, cotton production, life insurance suicide policy rulings, sunken ships, horsehoes, snow machines, animal stamina, and international education trends. The text is fragmented with numerous typographical errors and implausible assertions.

New York Drillet Booth Africa Cape Town Ife United State Court of Appeals Weddal Tonlorey Tey France

Admiral Schley’s Conduct in War Explained in Letter

Secretary Long's letter to the president defends Admiral Schley, denies persecution by the Navy Department, and argues it treated him generously. It recounts his commands, pivotal wartime maneuvers, the Santiago battle, and inquiries into conversations and reports, asserting no persecution and highlighting department consideration and inquiry processes.

Navy Department Schley Washington Long Benatera McComex Wellington Cervera'n Carvera Cienfuegos McCall Bantiago Commdore Schley Wey Weeat Lily Santiago Schiey Department Senate Seliley Chleyv Newajuipes Commollor Sehley Ostensibl Officn Viates Leutenant Haugson Cirean Hodgson Behiey Ohh Hoidgeon Admiral Schley Admiral Bebley Behley Department Steelf Beilov Naval John DD. Lane

Two Verdicts and a Saintly End in Verse

A poem narrates a judgment on a condemned woman and a man spared by the crowd. Both die at crucifixion and burial, while Heaven weighs their fates. The poem questions worldly judgment and ends with the speaker noting the woman found mercy and the man judged honest. Arthur Louis Tubthe.

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