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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune outlines its policy on reader letters and publication criteria. It states space permitting it prints short letters on current topics from readers who sign with their real names and emphasizes timely, relevant contributions.
Scranton on October 27, 1899 prints the Republican ticket for State offices including Justice of the Supreme Court J H Brown from Lancaster and Judge of the Superior Court John T Mitchell from Togoes with other posts such as Treasurer James B Barnett and county officials Morrell Morris Penman Johns and Kiefer. Election day is November 7. The notice ends with a call to abolish asylums for the insane as they lack the consent of the governed.
A press opinion denounces Democratic attacks on Lieutenant Colonel Barnett set in motion by copperhead tactics. It urges voters to back Barnett to uphold self respect and curb character assaults on public figures amid political campaigning and recent libel controversies. It cites clergy sensationalism and a call to duty for Pennsylvanians.
A court fight in New York before Judge Sei concerns an injunction against the Typographical Union No 6 and allied parties. The case alleges efforts to deter advertising and steer employees away from the Sun and its affiliates, tied to a long running printers union dispute. The Sun contends unions cannot dictate employment terms or hire practices and seeks to curb the boycott's impact on circulation and advertising.
The Sun argues unions may present persuasive arguments to workers without trespass or coercion, while condemning conspiracies to injure business. The piece notes lawful strike advocacy and avoids threats or misrepresentation, and mentions an English US trade link as the London chamber invites the New York chamber for next year.
A correspondent defends reg ular life insurance against assessment plans. The piece cites six thousand seven hundred sixty eight millions of dollars of life insurance in regular companies and argues for efficient, economical management to protect policy-holders. It notes lapsed, surrendered, and unpaid policies, officer compensation, and agency pay. It references guard-rail production prices and a special edition on a local monument.
The article notes Democratic flings at free silver, recalls Kryan and a half billion in currency, and praises Admiral Sampson while criticizing metropolitan headlines. It cites Admiral Dewey on Philippines policy and urges General Otis to act.
Live snakes are beginning to crawl into Wilkes-Barre hotels raising concerns about temperance efforts. The report notes odd wildlife incidents amid local civic activity and mentions broader political tensions including antis in England and Colonel Liryan’s worries.
A reader challenges claims about life insurance costs, arguing that large giants show higher expense rates than smaller firms. The letter explains how expenses, reserves, mortality, and new business affect policy costs and asserts that reforms to reduce premiums could raise risk, urging cautious comparison across all companies.
The article discusses surrender value as often the full value of a policy and notes insureds may accept protection at a lower rate. It cites policy uses for aged parents and dependents and warns against treating life insurance as a savings bank with frequent cash withdrawals. It also mentions lapse rates across major and smaller companies with no material difference. Scranton, Oct. &
The piece defends Lieutenant Colonel James B. Barnett, candidate for state treasurer, against anonymous attacks by unnamed regimental members and opposing partisans. It portrays the critics as cowards, notes Barnett’s long Guard service, and laments smear tactics harming honest political discourse in Pennsylvania.
From the New York Tribune the piece argues Britain faces a second world attention over South Africa. It notes naval showmanship after the Jameson raid and now a mobilized army across Europe, with praise from German and Austrian observers for Britain’s readiness and global reach, while maintaining restraint toward other powers.
The article praises a naval posture with ships off Mantla and around coasts. It emphasizes calm confidence, well prepared strength, and commitment to protect peaceful commerce and the global maritime reach of the empire.
The Tribune- recalls William Howard Russell, famed war correspondent for the London Times. He earned the Bull Run nickname after his Civil War battlefield dispatches that exposed military weaknesses and provoked Northern distrust. His diary volumes document expulsion, entry into the Confederacy, and ongoing reportage.
Henry James speaks in epigram form while Stephen Crane lives near London. M Marion Crawford stays in Sicily for at least a year. The Khedive earns far less than the U S president. John Campbell youngest major in the Freeish army at 27. Major Buck of Portland completes Mount Washington ascent. Conyngham Greene, Irish-American British agent in the Transvaal, related to Plunkett Greene. Queen Regent of Spain presents 200 books to Tampa public library. Helen Gould funds Maury Sutton law scholarship at New York University. Secretary Long hails McKinley as patient under stress, the most amiable of men.
Advertises ornamental parquet floors and borders as an enriching, cheaper alternative to carpets. Promotes floors laid and finished in the best manner with a fine line of patterns to choose from.
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