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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune states it will print letters from readers when space allows and that all letters must be signed with the writer’s real name for publication.
The piece lists officials for an upcoming election year including Justice J H Brown of Lancaster on the Supreme Court and Josiah T Adams of Philadelphia as Superior Court judge, plus Lt Col James E Barnett of Washington as Blue Treasurer. It notes discontent over pension department issues and a campaign to pressure Pension Commissioner Evins amid pension attorney disputes.
A chaotic, opinionated critique argues the Dreyfus case reveals political fear and justice failure. It charges judges and government with bias, calls for open hearings, and warns the nation may face upheaval if truths are hidden.
The letter attributed to Governor Stone questions the alarm over growing trust organizations. It argues trusts grow from trade experiments, depend on directors, not capital alone, and that success hinges on merit and capacity of those who lead. The governor warns that large capital groups require good management.
The passage discusses the evolution of public enterprises and corporations from individual initiative to organized entities. It argues that large corporations carry out public conversions beyond the reach of individuals and that trusts should be regulated by state law to prevent abuses. It references Mr. Drean and the sinking spell following Mr. Croker’s indictment.
The National Letter Carriers Association upholds strict rules against political discussion and shows broad press approval for its stance on the Philippine question. Delegates in the city stress nonpartisan work and support for presidential policies, while denying any shift on territorial claims with Canada.
The piece recalls the 1814 Plattsburg fight where General Mackom’s land forces defended the lake against Prevost and Downie’s British squadron. American thirteen to fourteen ships faced sixteen British vessels in a two and a half hour battle ending with British surrender and American casualties around one hundred twelve. The article argues for readiness and improvisation in naval armament, noting later wars and the need for prepared shipyards.
General Miles argues officers should obey orders rather than seek assignments and criticizes forcing sailors to fight in inferior ships. He condemns muttered praise of Providence as improper and stresses a soldier’s duty over personal preference.
Saratoga speech by Judge Simeon E. Baldwin argues doctors should not always prolong life in incurable disease cases. He cites moral and theological points, asking if nature should end a life when no recovery is likely, and suggests life extension may delay rather than aid true good.
The piece lists diverse figures including Idaho governor Stounenberg and Empress Eugente aboard the Thrystle, U S senator Henry W. Corbett, the Duke of Edinburgh with gift ships, Leo MIT a long-serving priest and cardinal, Andrew Dekara veteran of Poliuni's struggle, General von Rock and Count von Behuffen in German command, Air Thomas Lipton linked to the America Cup, Nikolai Teela with a deadly machine in Colorado Springs, Montague White in London, Carel Hendrick Kruger, and others connected to the Transvaal and historic church scholarship.
An extended poetic piece questions France's path and the fate of the world as the speaker urges action to end hatred and the monumental crime of prejudice. It contrasts modern days with the golden past and cites contemporary sentiments from various publications.
A humorous gossip item mocks an extravagant wife who spends her husband’s salary. The column parodies Mrs Talkmuch and Reverend counterparts and notes household excesses with a satirical tone typical of the era’s social columns.
A fragmentary verse note titled Waralinglun Star reflects on a rider bent by ages. The language suggests a meditation on cycling as a burden and a recurring challenge for the rider.
The Chicago News reports two minor social items: a casual poker game yesterday afternoon with a remark from Bhortleigh and an interruption by Knowell after excusing himself, followed by note of a charity social night attended by Knowell.
A fragmentary exchange shows Benator Sanhum and a friend debating denouncing a supposed Iniquitoun combine. The dialogue hints at distrust and fear of warping events while awaiting a decisive stand.
A garbled collage of quotes and phrases from Chicago Journal Indianapolis News London Tit Bite and other papers. The excerpt shows stray lines about pain parting reason and a court or voice of conference appeal but lacks coherent narrative or clear events.
A compilation of assorted, mostly anachronistic trivia citing global counts, comparisons, and curiosities. It mentions exports in the Kongo region, hotel inventories in the U S, mastodon skeleton finds near Newburgh, bee-caused clock malfunctions, and other scattered notes on languages, postage, food, and cures.
The Star Automatic Paper Fastener speeds up paper binding, feeds itself, and improves with each model. Prices are lower than ever while the Planitary Peace Sharpeners remain on sale. Free 16 day trial in your office. Also offered are novelties in office supplies a large line of Blank Books and Typewriter's Supplies.
The Hunt and Connell Co offers a selection of refrigerators at reduced prices to make hot weather tolerable and enjoyable. They claim rivals charging higher prices for equal quality are outmatched.
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