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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune states letters must be written and signed with the writer's real name for publication. It invites readers to send opinions on current topics and notes space limits may limit printing.
The Scranton meeting outlines state and county ticket nominees including judges and treasurer. It endorses Republican unity, notes city fire department reforms, and discusses Democratic opposition tied to Germann American voting patterns. The piece cites John D. Long's naval speech to Admiral Dewey as a highlight.
The article muses on the symbolism of the Americas Cup and the rival Shamrock and Columbia crews. It notes the defender’s duty to protect the trophy and suggests Sir Thomas Lipton’s influence could linger if a loss boosts American yacht design and future competition. It also reflects on prosperity and political delusions, urging caution in judgment.
The Bricklayers and Bloemagen union of Chicago sent President McKinley a conch of honors to protest the use of nonunion labor on a new federal building in Chicago. The union warns that accepting a membership card would clash with inviting the people to lay the cornerstone, stressing labor pride and the war’s moral aims amid debates on emancipation and national duty.
The article reports a union compromise to supply the cornerstone on condition that local federal petals use their influence to push Congress to require government contract holders to hire union labor exclusively. It notes President Porter’s acknowledgment and a diplomatic response from the White House. The piece includes historical asides about public figures and judicial judgments.
The article notes Captain Carter must serve his complete sentence in the penitentiary. It describes his crime as aggravated by his education and private means that could have mitigated avarice, underscoring the severity of the offense.
A soapbox of opinion rails against a deliberate robbery and betrayal of trust, contrasts President Steyn of the Orange Free State with invader resistance, and comments on Admiral Dewey, Bryan, Watterson, cricket match, and a Scranton firemen parade with local color and urged caution for the era.
A collection of quirky anecdotes recalls Lafcadio Hearn as a reporter and a steeple climber, the Webb Hayes story in the Civil War, and wartime odds. Local oddities include a Langtry case, a Texas crime note, and a Devonshire romance prompting a photo request.
A man confronts Tom Grogan over his alleged request to meet the daughter, demanding he come to the home. The San Francisco Wave notes Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott: in New York he spends hours at the Astor Library surrounded by books and readers.
A Washington Post report recounts a New York tale about Mr Sage and a messenger boy. The caplitaler observes Sage’s generosity as the boy receives a shiny coin and pledged change for shoes.
Secretary Long extols Admiral Dewey for victory and says the American expansion will uplift new lands under the shield of the United States. He envisions a dawn of imperial moral growth and calls for sustained aid, counsel, and defense to advance prosperity and lawful order.
The London Chronicle reports on Eilen Thorneycroaft Fowler new novel A Double Thread and Appleton and Company as American publishers of Miss Fowler's works. It notes a Life of Sir Arthur Sullivan forthcoming, plus Sir William Magnay The Heiress of the Bryan to be published by Appleton. Mind magazine October issue features illustrations and a portrait of Miss Baral J and a piece by Joseph Alexander on Dewey in McClure's. Admiral Lampoon and Roosevelt references close the discussion.
The October Century praises Admiral Dewey as a national hero and notes other naval leaders Nelson and Farragut for their service. It also reports Dr. Mornes Howard Furness earning a Cambridge doctorate, a new Much Ado About Nothing edition, and features on Lillian Whiting and Thackeray biographies.
The advert claims the shop offers a near complete line of stationery and office supplies for the up-to-date trade. It pledges a ten day free trial of a planetary pencil sharpener and invites inspection of its engraved work and dainty stationery lines.
A newspaper blurb advertising blankets as never cheaper and for sale a limited time. It promotes all wool blankets in white and colors, sizes 16 4 and 11 4, urging buyers to shop here during the sale to beat higher prices.
A full line includes Cradle and Single Blankets in extra large sizes. A special line offers Fancy Blankets for smoking jackets and bath robes at 1.25. A handsome Silk Covered Down Quilts collection is featured for this sale.
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