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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1899
Page
4
Scranton Tribune notes letters printed only if written under real names. publication policy applies to all topics. office and date details referenced indicate a daily publication from Scranton with foreign advertising handled by a role agent in New York.
Justice J H Brown of Lancaster and Judge Josiah Adams of Philadelphia are named to high state offices with James E Barnett of Washington County as treasurer and a Scranton panel selecting contractors. Scranton is noted for its winning ways.
The Washington Star urges Congress to create a commission of its members officers and civilians to study National Guard reorganization for reliable peace and war readiness. It favors expert input over hurried statutes and backs canvassing all bills before next Congress. The paper also notes Captain Carter facing charges and predicts pursuit of his accomplice.
Major General Henry W. Lawton writes from the Philippines that Filipinos are not as bad as pictured and will prove loyal under good will and example. He notes centuries of misrule have bred suspicion but foresees Filipinos becoming as good Americans with proper tutelage. He recalls Cuba experiences and mentions a past Germany episode in Manila Bay, deeming the matter closed.
The article discusses social and legal reform around divorce, noting the pain and tension in considering remarriage. It contrasts Bishop Potter's call for strict prohibition of remarriage with the practical human aspects of the situation.
The editorial criticizes a bishop’s call to end divorces to curb fraud, arguing such logic harms the innocent and would legalize remarriage. It advocates stricter moral standards, condemning adultery, and urges reform through social purity rather than blanket divorce prohibition. It notes President McKinley approved a court martial sentence after thorough review.
A Glasgow committee favored the Allis firm of Milwaukee for four generating engines, but the council split and later adopted a mixed order with two engines from Musgrave of Bolton and two from Allis. The British trade journal branded the decision a possible pro American bias and warned it could undermine domestic industry. The episode highlights tensions in postwar procurement between British firms and U S suppliers.
Debate rages over whether Glasgow should award a large contract for steam engines to American firms or to local Glasgow engineers. Critics warn early delivery and expertise favor foreign bidders, while supporters cite American efficiency and lower costs amid wider European competition. The piece also reflects tensions from imperial trade and recent global conflicts.
The account recalls Admiral Dewey at a wedding breakfast with the Baroness de Struve, wife of the Russian minister, noting her sharp wit and his poised reply. It recounts Dewey's famed wardrobe system, a numbered shirt drawer routine, and anecdotes from Leslie's Weekly about his strict honesty and leadership aboard ship.
Excerpt recalls Joseph L. Stickney's praise for a naval commander who bears external burdens for the greater goal. It notes a German squadron episode and quotes an admiral advising restraint on dispatches to avoid inflaming public and governmental action, postponing war risk.
A catalog of rural fair attractions with farm produce, animals, races, and games contrasts with poems about autumn and love. The compilation references the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph and Cleveland Leader as sources, featuring vivid scenes of markets, rides, and humorous verses.
A dialogue recounts a former horse owner and a man with a bruised eye discussing whether the horse would scare at an automobile. The owner recalls obtaining the horse from the country and insists the horse never scared him, alone or with others.
A collage of humorous quips from Puck and Detroit Free Press style jokes features a fable pendant remark on using tools to recount, a lawyer pondering witnesses, a Stipulation caption, and Sunday School Teacher and Boy exchanges with playful wordplay and misdirections.
A Detroit Journal quotation questions the idea that a woman’s lot is to suffer. It ponders whether the saying reflects a corrupted truth and silent endurance as a standard of womanhood.
Ornamental floors we offer have long been used in Europe for generations. They are not experimental and reflect established craft traditions.
Our store claims the best place to buy office supplies and stationery with near complete lines. It invites inspection of its pencil sharpener trial and emphasizes dainty engraved stationery, urging customers to view the offerings.
Finley announces an autumn linen sale featuring damask fabrics labeled Finest Numbers and Choicest Designs in Fine Double Satin Damasks. Napkins match these lines, offered in Stand 34 size with special prices on all items.
A sale highlights the finest exhibit of hand embroidered squares tray cloths pillow shams and bureau covers in pure linen. The event emphasizes craftsmanship and premium textiles for home decor.
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