Scranton Tribune Publication Details and Letters Policy
The Scranton Tribune prints daily except Sunday from The Tribune Publishing Company at Fifty Center Month. It lists its New York office at Nassau St and notes role of advertisers. It states mail matter status and prints short letters on current topics if submitted under the writer’s real name.
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Republican Nominations for State Officials Listed
The Scranton paper lists candidates for state offices on the 1999 ballot: Justice of the Supreme Court J H Brown of Lancewater. Superior Court Jobiah R Adams of Philadelphia. State Treasurer James Ke Barnett of Washington County. Commissioners John Courier Morris of Scranton and John Penman of Olyphant. Auditors William F E Johns and Asa K Kieper of Scranton. Election day set for November 7. The piece disputes The Times editorials as biased against Aguinaldo era sympathies.
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J. Hay Brown
Lancewater
Jobiah R. Adams
Philadelphia
James KE. Barnett
Washington
Jonn Courier Morris
Scranton
John Penman
Olyphant
William FE. Johns
Asa KF Kieper
Seranton
Public interest in Ripple v Little O'Toole trial noted
The editorial reviews Judge Edwards charge on press privilege and libel laws in the Ezra M. Ripple case against Richard Little and Michael J. O'Toole. It urges responsible journalism, limits on attacks on private character, and warns against sensationalism while promising further discussion and future attention in these columns. It also mocks anti expansion lectures and Colonel Bryan's silver dream.
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Rebuilding of Anthracite Coal Industry Gains Momentum
The Philadelphia Press notes cautious signs of revival in the anthracite coal trade after decades of decline. It recalls Civil War boom periods, subsequent price drops, costly coal land acquisitions, and bankruptcies including Reading. Reorganizations narrowed charges and stability improved as ownership consolidated, signaling early progress toward a substantial recovery.
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Reading
Anthracite Industry Faces Steady Growth and Labor Struggle
The article discusses the anthracite trade's slow post consolidation progress, over capitalized plans, and expected high production this year. It notes calendar year output around 47 million tons, price stability near 1 per ton in New York harbor, and calls for mutual consideration of employer and worker rights to hasten a prosperous revival. It also critiques Attorney Lenihan's conduct in a libel case and references political debates on territorial expansion and republican ideals.
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Lackawanna County
Senator Penrose’s Wooster Address Praises Administration
The essay lauds Pennsylvania Senator Penrose for his public discourse and defends Republican leadership. It highlights his Wooster speech praising the president’s handling of international affairs, unity in supporting national authority, and opposition to Democratic charges of imperialism amid the Philippine issue.
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Wild Berry Wine Poem Fragment by William James Beker
A fragmentary verse by William James Beker describes simple joys of love, home life, and shared sustenance. The speaker envisions wild berry wine with bakery fare, peaceful days, and quiet evenings away from worldly troubles.
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Amusement and anecdotes from a rural community evening
A scattered reminiscence piece recounts a city visitors game like golf and a farmer's quip about losing points. Tales from St Joseph grocers spark memories of salesmen peppering rivals with wagers, and a Maximilian tale ends with the emperor's desire for extra sturgeon.
Origin of the term deadhead linked to Detroit funeral tolls
Stuart Robson cites a Detroit anecdote from the Detroit Free Press claiming the word deadhead originated when funeral processions passed toll-free along a plank road near a cemetery. A doctor sought toll exemption, but the gatekeeper refused, remarking you send too many deadheads through here.
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Stuart Robson
Detroit
Pierce
Why Do I Live Poem Sent To Tribune by Clarence
W H McElroy recalls a manuscript poem received by the New York Tribune titled Why Do I Live signed Clarence The piece showed strong genius but uneven length and spelling McElroy returned it with a playful note Dear Clarence Your verses inclined to mail submission rather than personal delivery A separate mail joke ends with Thou art the man after a Fool in P postal address incident
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New York Tribune
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McElroy
Chicago Times-Herald
Futleh
Parvenu courtier and guard officer clash in Louis XV tale
A richly merited scene shows a courtier of Louis XV treating a Schlee Guard officer with contempt. A witty exchange arises when the parvenu quips about service, and the Swiss replies with a pointed remark on motive and loyalty.
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Monty
Parvenu
Obliterated Name Sparks Irish Cartyard Quip
An old Irish farmer meets a constable who notes the farmer’s cart has a rubbed off name. The farmer replies in broad humor that his name is Murphy and deflects the inquiry with a playful claim of his identity.
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Nubs of Knowledge and Misheard Names Across Cultures
The passage parodies etymologies and historical oddities from food terms to trade, noting the Earl of Sandwich as origin, India parched corn, emery from Naxos, Swiss cooperatives, and corrupted phrases like gooseberry fool. It also mentions a transatlantic voyage and a Russian church decree on insurance losses, reflecting a collage of linguistic quirks and mid century references.
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Sandwich
Japne
Germany
Naxos
Greece
Switzerland
Mingland
Atlantic
Llycorreo
New York
Russa
Riots and cultural notes in colonial era text
The excerpt discusses various topics including supposed riots against Me brews, etymology of Charlotte, Malay language ease, cooperative societies in Britain, global wheat and potato histories, Boer era gastronomy, railway carriages in Belalum, wrecks from Smyrna, ships and treasure, and a Hungarian find of a large antediluvian animal claimed to be a whale.
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Charlotte Russels
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Germany
Belalum
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Smyrna
Tsorbolya
Hungary
Europe
Exclusive Baby Collection Attracts Immediate Attention
The line promises a remarkable range of inviting and exclusive baby items, urging readers not to overlook the new selection. It emphasizes uniqueness and the opportunity to choose a standout assortment.
Opening event invites Little Folks with invitation
The notice invites readers to an opening event described as of special interest to the Little Folks and encourages attendees to bring children to the occasion.
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