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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune states letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s real name and will be published when space allows. The policy emphasizes alignment with the paper’s rules and current topics.
Ten pages from Scranton dated October 9 1811 list several state and local officials including Hay Brown of Lonester, Jobla Th. Adame of Philadelphia, Lt Col James E. Barnett of Washington County, John Courier Mor Ris of Scranton, Jon Penman of Opell, William E. Joins and Aba E. Nimwper of Scranton. The note mentions elections and a critical line about martyrdom as a predictable editorial stance.
The piece argues for a firm U S stance in wartime governance, urging educated citizens to support liberty and lawful order. It references Lieutenant Colonel Narneath’s expected Scranton visit and a strong show of force against Aguinaldo’s followers by the Fighting Tenth, aligning with the era’s push for national unity and expansion of American influence.
A Washington Star report from Havana cites a Cuban jurist praising secrecy in the first trial stage as traditional and effective while upholding public second stage trials. He argues U S style lynchings show flaws and that Anglo Saxon law, including Judge Lynch presiding, is superior for delivering justice.
The article argues that Cuban justice appears harsh, with solitary confinement and limited bail, comparing it to American systems. It cautions that improvement must come from education and moral uplift, noting distrust of the Latin method yet acknowledging possible exaggeration about American invulnerability. Admiral Alves is cited on colonial authority.
The Philadelphia Record argues for Admiral Dewey as a national asset and opposes political manipulation for personal gain. It notes Dewey’s record and suggests Republicans may nominate him while Bryanism tempers Dems, with Roosevelt as Roosevelt’s successor. It critiques Aguinaldo’s preemptive attack on U.S. lines as offensive.
Festmaster General Smith lauds protective policy to build ships and crews under American flag with cheaper international competition, predicting about ten million dollars yearly benefit and a strong domestic merchant marine. Dewey accepts home gift location. Cuba trade annexation logic cited alongside wartime context and yacht racing speculation.
In a Collliers Weekly excerpt a man’s clumsy courtship is described as he offers his hand and heart, faces mock pity, and boasts about having “full share of check,” while a woman and another man respond with amused disbelief.
The Washington Port notes Thomas B Reed recalls the second hand bookshop near the capitol where the quirky owner, amid soaked volumes, quips that the books will dry for reading. Reed highlights the wit and fast tongue of the shopkeeper during a spring incident.
Prosector Helen Campbell, occupying the chair of Domestic Economy at Kansas University, spoke before a literary society in a small town. A tall gaunt woman loudly proclaimed that the talk seemed a mix of ordinary housekeeping and long words no one could understand.
At a guardians meeting a proposal to present an honorarium to the clerk is debated. A cautious member remarks the clerk would not want it and that money would better serve him, as he would have little time to spend it.
A Collier's Weekly inspired summary notes the Olympia ship's hull containing millions of pounds of steel and iron, with 1,184,018 pounds of fuel, 0 pounds of steel, and extensive labor hours. It contrasts material costs and labor, estimating 11,120 workers for one hour.
A study surveys a fine line of patterns used in fashion and home textiles showing how designers balance bold motifs with restrained lines. It notes recurring themes across eras and markets influencing consumer appeal.
A Scotsman is tricked into using a cistern and colander to take a shower without getting wet. He reports the bath was fine and he stayed dry, unaware that water was kept off by the improvised setup. The joke hinges on the absurd misunderstanding of how the contraption works.
Attorney General Griggs at Quincy speaks on US sovereignty over the Philippines. He recalls schoolchildren and maps, urges maintaining lawful authority, and envisions American civilization spreading to the islands and their people. He argues for a strong, peaceful American presence to bring progress and liberty.
Speaker argues that only about 390000 tons of American registry exist and no American-flag freight carriers cross Atlantic or Pacific. He cites dependence on foreign ships for exports, urges Republican plan to subsidize American vessels to build a domestic fleet and capture growing ocean trade profits.
A long, garbled item recounts a German anecdote about Vienna’s burgomaster Lueger and three soldiers, each revealing his faith when asked what he would do if ordered to shout. The tale shifts to a poker game described by Col Patten and colleagues, then notes the French critic Surcey, famed for independence, and ends with a fragment about a velvet-clad woman and Lolwart and John.
Advertisements claim Ripans Tabules are based on real user experiences with varying details but similar benefits. Proponents offer a Seth Thomas mantel clock as a reward to those who submit verified case reports with patient name, age, and occupation. Correspondence to Ripans Chemical Co at No. 10 Spruce Street New York.
The Street Railway Journal states iron poles last about thirty three years and wooden poles eleven years. It notes the annual lumber value in the northwest including Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota at 50 000 and mentions New York leading in manufacture.
A brief notice promotes a one week sale on blankets for blanket buyers. It highlights white and color blankets in 10 4 and 11 4 sizes, claims prices are the lowest this season, and urges shoppers to buy here during the sale.
A promotional item lists a special sale featuring a line of fancy blankets for smoking jackets and bath robes at $1.25. It highlights a handsome silk covered down quilt line as part of the offer.
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