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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
5
The Tribune Publishing Company notes it welcomes short signed letters on current topics from friends, with signatures of the writers real names. It mentions postal handling at Scranton and advertising arrangements with Wareland as foreign advertiser agent.
From present indications Aruinaldo Thay is expected within a few days to remark Amigo and make his final bow as a dictator. The notice appears in Ten Pages from Ecranton dated November 15, 1899.
The article discusses the extent of the president's authority as commander in chief under military rule in Cuba and Puerto Rico. It cites an official opinion claiming the president may determine municipal forms, regulate projects, and suspend prior Spanish laws, with Congress ultimately guiding any change.
A fragmented passage mocks Senate promotions for Spanish American War heroes. It contrasts Dewey and Sampson with delayed rewards and notes anger at senators tied to Admiral Behles and Lampoon. The piece accuses a deadlock in promotions and calls out perceived favoritism toward Lampoon and his allies.
The piece attacks Schley’s allies in the Senate over promotions for Sampson and Dewey, argues for rightful rewards for their war service, and condemns political maneuvering. It condemns delays in naval promotions and calls for accountability within the Senate amid the postwar political fight.
The text notes Slim's Crown Prince finishing at Harrow and his brother Prince Rangsit sent to England for schooling. It mentions Kenry Clews on investment dividends, Litthefeld succeeding Nelson Minigrey in congress, the Earl of Yarmouth debuting in a farce, and New York’s James S. Carrethers as a rising poet with William Benny and Abyssinia’s King Menelek described in detail. It also cites Prof Rudolph Schwitt to Bucknell, Brown president Fauree’s student accolades, J Vierpont Morgen on philanthropy and hospital relief.
Herbert B Stone professor of stationary engineering at Harvard addressed the Local National Association of Stationary Engineers. He urged joining to gain self education and license law benefits, noting engineering as a leading profession and urging ongoing technical improvement.
Henry Croker, a party leader, speaks to supporters as he returns to the United States in early September. The New York World notes his duty to listen to promises of electoral backing during campaign time.
A man named Grosa claimed he controlled 10000 votes in New York City and offered them to the Tammany boss aboard a steamer. Croker thanked him and, with a wink, said he would keep the 16000 voters in mind, implying the bargain.
Washington Post notes a renowned author visiting Washington receiving many invitations but attending only one dinner where he chatted with a naval officer’s daughter who quizzes him aggressively. He jokes Shakespeare is “too cute for anything” and remains unflustered amid the rapid questions. In Scotland, a rural school sees a farmer on the school board ask what nothing is. A clever pupil answers it is what an old farmer gleans for driving a horse.
An American poet Ernest McGaffey explains a remark about his wife by saying she has married and settled down. The anecdote highlights his witty, solemn reply to a social quip.
A home renovation note describes parquet floors and border detailing, highlighting design choices and potential installation challenges. The brief focuses on aesthetic impact and practical considerations for matching patterns with room layouts.
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