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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
7
A note from Scranton Pennsylvania dated November 18 1899 reports the local paper Scranton Times has deserted General Aguinaldo causing him to chase himself for reasons unclear in the brief.
Hydraulic engineer Mr Gould argues for meters as fair pay for use, reducing waste and encouraging prudent water use. Critics say the new rate under meters may double costs for some users, prompting questions about the present charge and overall efficiency.
In a strong editorial tone a writer argues that fraud at the polls persists despite new laws. The piece cites Philadelphia and Scranton as examples of political corruption, laments wasted city funds, and urges the honest majority to act, noting reform efforts rarely succeed. The Cecil Rhodesia mystery is cited as another illustration of evasive accountability.
Washington dispatch reports that army traditions may block General Leonard Wood from becoming Cuba governor. The Times Herald notes opposition from Brooke Ludlow and Wilson, pressuring McKinley to consider a civilian candidate to avoid offending senior officers tied to Cuba.
The article argues the president should appoint the best fit for civil governor role in Cuba regardless of army seniority. It defends merit over age or rank, warning against letting traditions block qualified candidates. It notes potential anti-Quay maneuvering in Philadelphia by Wanamaker allies.
The Wilkes Bar re News reports Judge Adge Halsey of Luzerne county criticized habitual continuances. He ordered bail forfeiture for absent defendants and warned attorneys to be prepared. He pledged to curb delays, noting court costs and time wasted. Similar practices exist in Lackawanna, and locals urged stricter enforcement to avoid waste.
The Times claimed copyright over stenographic reports of Lord Rosebery's extempore speeches, and a court enjoined publication. The appellate reversal held that ideas are owned by the speaker even when given orally, and reporting those ideas via phonographic means is distinct from the speaker's proprietary rights.
The Times notes conflicts over cribbing of ideas and language as a public transcription raises questions. It mentions a forthcoming schedule in which a navy officer faces serious charges and may reveal broader issues of accountability. Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley is referenced.
A suspicion grows among Dewey supporters that the admiral should not be labeled in the easy Ist. Meanwhile General Piet Joubert appears alive to some minds despite being officially deceased.
Astrolabe cast at 4.65 a.m. for Saturday November 18 187. A child born this day may need to breathe through a metre. Inventors may seek new devices affecting capitalists and franchises on rain storms. Some men would leave little room for trees if they overestimate themselves. Those harming others face a dismal time, while grievances may stem from dyspepsia.
FE Sherman Gould of Yonkers argues water waste reduction will avert shortages and support universal adoption of metering. He notes Scranton’s current ample supply but warns future strain, urges an impartial study of other cities, and cites growing national use of meters in both private and municipal systems.
Reading through reminiscences from the Civil War era reveals sharp exchanges about rations and command. General Lee affirms shared prisoners while a New York lawyer showcases ready repartee in court. A Spottsylvania moment adds Lee’s wry remark on battlefield placement.
The reminiscences of a London born artist reveal ties with Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe, while American publishers announce the Twentieth Century Text Books by D. Appleton & Co. Nearly one hundred volumes cover high school to lower college levels, authored by leading educators. Upcoming Antarctic expedition pieces by Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Albert White Vorse are set for Borftner’s Christmas issue, with illustrations from Dr. Cook’s Belgica expedition. T. Gallon, author of Tatteredly, completes The Idol of the Blind to be released by Appleton & Co.
A stark portrait recalls Private Smith of the Royals amid mud, blood and freezing rain, a life half lost under a veldt sky. The poem traces torment, thirst, and a funeral knell as Red Cross imagery and a dawn of pity mingle in war’s brutal glare. Herbert Catlett, in London Chronicle.
Rev J Edwards publishes a 44 page volume at 64 Tilchman Street Allen town former Minereville Schuylkill County. The essay outlines Cambro American influences with appendices and portraits including Benjamin M Hughes Hon Morgan Williams and Daniel Edwards. The work, dedicatory to Hughes, is offered by Appletons with related reminiscences and a new novel by Edith Henrietta Fowler.
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