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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune publishes daily except Sunday by The bine Publishing Company at fifty cents a month. Office details and foreign advertising agent listed. Readers may submit short letters on current topics, with the writer's real name required for publication.
Scranton on Oct 18 lists Republican candidates for state offices including Justice of the Supreme Court J Tiry Brown of Lancaster, Superior Court judge Jobots Be Adame of Philadelphia, State Treasurer Linct Ten ant Col onel James E Bannett of Washington County, Commissioner John Courier Morris of Scranton, Joon Penman of Olyphant, Auditors William F Jotsins and Asa E Rirfem of Scranton. Also notes election day November 7 and discusses U S policy on Manila, Cavite and the flag with夬 mixed editorial views.
Correspondence from Rev William R Campbell backed by Salt Lake Ministerial Council urges mass meetings to back a constitutional amendment banning polygamy in all states and territories. It argues David Roberts should be expelled from Congress for continued polygamous cohabitation and defiance of Utahs pledge and state constitution. Sir Thomas Lipton is praised for American goodwill.
The piece argues for a formal congressional inquiry into the Meor Admiral Schrey affair to settle disputed promotions from the Santiago battle. It contends that bureaucratic manipulation and political pressure have harmed officers and seeks an authoritative determination beyond doubt. It laments silence by Admiral Behley amid rumors.
The piece argues for an independent tribunal with authority to summon witnesses and compel document production in a dispute over naval orders and royal allegiance. It notes Wilkes and Harré papers signaling concerns about the Hawksawanna affair and mentions stock levels, Duchess boom, and rail freight rate debates affecting public accommodation plans.
The president argues that the Philippines are American territory by treaty and conquest and must be governed under liberty and law. Civilizing and protecting the inhabitants is presented as the national obligation, with Germany Spain and others rejected as options. Livingstone’s humane travels are cited to contrast savage stereotypes with humane treatment of natives.
Unbiased remarks by Dr Liv ingstone are cited as shaping events in a struggling land. Water famine threatens neighboring villages as yearly scarcity grows, with proposed tree plantings and forest preservation as the only likely remedy. A Santo Domingo plot to assassinate General Jimines is noted amid Hayt politics and a failed Dewey celebration in New York.
The Town Bohemians denounce claims that their fraternal societies urged suicides as false. They say they do not push a man to kill himself unless he wishes to.
Descriptions note delays of artists before Richard Harding Davis arrives at the scene as South Africa enters combat. Reports mention stray discourtesy and the artists’ procession through tumultuous operations.
The piece mocks courtroom caricatures and portraits. It questions Transvaal naval bases and references Dom Paul’s famed sinking of the ship remark. It notes wartime profiteering from diamonds, and defends Admiral Dewey against punishment while mentioning Warborne Dewey and Manila.
Reader letters defend Mr Roberts against anti polygamy accusations while noting party loyalties and religious tensions. Critics claim polygamy harms democracy, while supporters argue anti Mormon bias and constitutional concerns drive opposition.
A letter from the Salt Lake Ministerial Association urges a national campaign against polygamy, calling for Brigham H. Roberts's expulsion from Congress and a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy. The plea emphasizes defending the Christian home and moral reform across states and territories.
Poem recounts a brave figure nicknamed Our Fighting Brigadier. It covers his courage from the West to foreign battles, noting his grit, leadership, and exploits from Culmlyplt to Malolos, and Caloocan. The verse salutes his daring, dynamite gun, and loyalty to causes from Florida to Oregon.
The Tribune editor criticizes executive actions advancing Schley over Pettibone and notes Democratic fears of partisanship. The letter from Colmer Hitchcock is cited alongside discussion of Sohiley’s promotion, suggesting upstream influence and attempts to curb party politics. Dated October 17, Beranton.
A jumble of trivia covers Lake Superior traits, Pan American exposition plans, an Arctic expedition, a Berlin hotel bell boy, Arabic origins of alcohol and coffee terms, three dog varieties, Cambridge Mohammadans prayer society, a Danrt Point beacon memorial to William Black, and a nod to MacLeod of Dare. plus a glance at French indirect taxes and Jewish tax measures.
Ornamental floors in our line have long history in Europe and are presented as reliable. They enrich dwellings, cost less than carpets, and are laid and finished in the finest manner. A fine line of patterns is available with estimates and guaranteed workmanship.
Poem-like pledge about yachts and sailors. The narrator notes winds failing yet friends in the winds lift fortunes. It celebrates sales to saints or sinners and asserts no yacht is better prepared to cross the line as a winner.
A retailer touts a wide line of inviting and exclusive baby items, urging shoppers not to overlook their current offerings. The message emphasizes novelty and value in a bold display of merchandise.
A local invitation welcomes families to a special exhibition this week. The event highlights items of interest for children and encourages bringing young attendees to enjoy the showcase.
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