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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
8
The Scranton Tribune prints short letters on current topics and requires writers to publish under their real names. The notice appears in Bomanton Pa postal matter guidelines and clarifies space permitting publication.
Scranton notices list state and county officers for the Republican ticket. Justice J H Brown of Lancaster is named for the State Supreme Court, James E Barnett of Washington for Superior Court, and James Courier Morris and Joan Penman for county commissioners. Auditors listed as William Ke Jomns and Aba Eber Far from Beranton. Election set for November 7.
The piece urges Republicans to pursue a strong state and county victory on November 7 to sustain party organization and prevent Democratic control of county boards. It warns Democratic majorities could misuse patronage, notes minority representation as a safeguard, and calls for active local campaigning tied to broader party vitality. The text ends with a separate note questioning who owns the Tagalog insurrection after a claim about General Rio del Pilar offering to sell Aguinaldo’s republic.
The article recounts United States Treasurer Roberts address before the Penneyimula Bankers Association praising Republican prosperity. It cites prior remarks by Bryan about gold and free silver and notes Roberts praising a record gold supply in the treasury and increasing gold in circulation. It mentions gold held by banks and people and a growing gold presence in the economy.
The article notes rising gold use in 1899 with gold making up large shares of receipts and payrolls, quoting Treasury figures and public opinion in Lackawanna County. It highlights high gold circulation, gold certificates, and per capita money in circulation, critiquing supporters of Bryan and Tarnett.
President McKinney recalls early U S growth from 909 7a square miles to 3 841 515. He cites the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 expanding U S territory by 883 072 square miles and facing fierce opposition over malaria swamps and imperial fears. He notes senators warning of division and alienation of citizens as the nation expanded. The speech mentions 1819 Florida addition and 1845 cession developments.
The text reviews land acquisitions from the Louisiana Purchase to Alaska and criticizes the Alaska purchase as imprudent. It notes minority opposition in Congress and cites arguments about Alaska’s value, then shifts to rail and political commentary including Bryan and Creasy. It mentions a disaster in Binghamton and calls for safety measures in Scranton.
An eclectic colonial era column blends naval maneuver talk with humorous vignettes. The piece mentions Commodore Watson and Camara, a proposed Atlantic squadron, a coastline standoff, and a Monterey assist. It also includes light caustic sketches about money orders and a chiding joke on lawyers, Beecher, and Ingersoll.
Ornamental Floors and borders offered with European tradition. Quiet confidence that no other outlay enriches a dwelling like these floors. Cheaper than carpets. floors laid and finished in best manner. Wide line of patterns. estimates furnished. all work guaranteed. 121 N Washington Ave Scranton Pa.
A lyric poem extols yachts and sailors with praise for the winds and sale of fine decked yachts. It celebrates winners crossing the line and the appeal to saints and sinners alike. The verses join hills and vale to fashion and performance in maritime sport.
The Argonaut recalls a story about Sir John Macdonald insisting his remarks be reported verbatim. After a drunken dinner, a reporter’s incoherent notes alarmed editors who sent the reporter to Sir John for a revision. The former prime minister solemnly advised the young man not to underestimate liquor.
Margaret Westcott Mizzey as executrix filed accounts in New York surrogates court showing royalties from David Harum and other sums. The filing highlights a dispute with Charles Scribner's Sons over commissions for agents in subscription sales and a broader controversy over publisher practices.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch excerpt notes the captain's wife embracing a commonplace expression after a long voyage. She excitedly proclaims relief at being back on land and uses a familiar idiom to describe her happiness.
Lexington Missouri visitors in Kansas City attend the fall festival and visit a department store where a sign reads Anniversary Sales Day. The scene includes a surprised spouse and a humorous exchange about recalling their one year anniversary. A Methodist minister from Brooklyn recounts a conference address and a reporter mishears, prompting a comic misunderstanding.
Our line offers a remarkable array of inviting and exclusive baby items. This is a unique moment to shop a carefully chosen collection that promises quality and value for discerning parents.
A cordial invitation appears for a special exhibition this week aimed at children. The notice encourages families to attend with their youngsters, highlighting the event as of particular interest to the "Little Folks."
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