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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces a policy to publish short letters on current topics only when written under the writer’s real name. The notice appears amid standard masthead details and advertising agents listed for the paper.
State Justice J H Brown of Lancaster and Superior Court judge John J Mitchell are named along with county officers including County Treasurer James Bl Barnett of Washington and Commissioners John Courier Morris and John Penman. Auditors William F B Johns and Abe Be Kiefer of Beranton. Election day set for Nov 7. Lackawanna County urged to vote straight Republican ticket to show support for party.
In a pointed exchange, Hon. James S. Rencom of Ponnevivenia criticizes Farmer Creasy’s Treasury attacks as political tricks. Rencom urges scrutiny of the department and declares the issue a partisan ploy aimed at derailing Republican candidates.
The speaker claims Democratic leaders in the United States Senate opposed ratification of the peace treaty with Bolin to harm the Republican party and profit politically, saying their actions caused bloodshed in the Philippines. He cites his own position and notes from Ohio speeches by Colonel Bryan to challenge Democratic loyalty and judgment on economic policy.
Time money in circulation grows from 91.5 billion to about 2 billion per capita money climbs from 81 18 to nearly 26 dollars. Gold in circulation jumps from 44 million to about 750 million. Exports of manufactures rise from 255 million to 398 million and total exports from 887 million to 1 227 million annually. If this confirms Democratic predictions the country will brace for more. What Republican wants to see the court house in Democratic hands? The remedy is to get out and bustle.
The Western district of Virginia judge denounces lenient penalties for killing a deputy and calls for Congress to fix deficiencies in federal statutes. He warns that under existing laws a murderer of a high official could face only a token fine or short imprisonment, stressing the need for stronger enforcement as the South African conflict unfolds.
A New York physician’s harsh defense of alcohol’s social harms drew counterattack from peers at a state medical meeting. The piece condemns liquor as a social blight, while noting rebukes from colleagues. Other items condemn Northern lynching rhetoric, urge local temperance action, and comment on Scranton real estate optimism and a local political figure.
The narrative recalls General Guy W. Henry, detailing his wartime trials across the Dakota frontier. It portrays his leadership during a brutal pursuit of Cheyenne forces, the freezing march, and the severing of his own hand in battle, followed by continued command and acts of bravery. It also covers prior exploits in the Sioux conflict, the account of his injuries, and his steadfast resolve in combat.
Ornamental parquet patterns offered with a fine line of floor borders to choose from. Includes intricate geometric motifs and decorative borders for elegant interior designs. Suitable for living rooms halls and reception areas seeking refined woodwork detailing.
A city promotes Institute Week inviting teachers to visit the Big Store. The notice promises welcoming reception rooms dining rooms and basement music with no obligation to buy and assures visitors they may be there freely.
A sale of inexpensive booklets offered during Institute Week lists numerous titles across biographies poetry classics and religious works. The vendor notes a thousand copies in the lot with bindings in varied styles and urges early purchase while supplies last.
A catalogic offer advertises large 12 month volumes bound in blue cloth with white stamps. It lists many titles and authors including Hall Caine, Romayne Carey, Marie Corelli, Conan Doyle, Kipling, Dumas and others with varying counts. The tone mirrors a sale of affordable literature tied to lectures and school books.
An important millinery shop promotes a week long display on the second floor featuring children's felt flats and cloth tam o shanters at low prices, trimmed hats and velvets for women and misses, quills and decorative accessories, with many items offered at unusually reduced rates. The listing touts bold discounts on felt flats, tam o shanters, and trim details.
Editor notes ongoing dispute over life insurance correspondence and public statements. He refutes Mr Betts claims about rival giants and pins, insisting previous letters were promotional and misinterpreted.
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