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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces publication details and a policy encouraging readers to send letters with real names. Dated September 14, 189%. The notice appears from the New York office and mentions advertising agents and subscription price.
Justice of the Supreme Court J H Hay Hbrown and Judge Jorian Adams named for high courts, with Lt. Col James Barnett as treasurer, dated November 7. Dreyfus case notes express hope that Germany may aid in exposing the real traitor, calling Germany a fence for high crime yet urging justice to prevail.
The Philadelphia Record argues that Pennsylvania teachers are underpaid, citing the 1898 superintendent’s report showing 28 050 teachers with total salaries of 10 022 751.97 and an average around 1.00 per day. It compares with Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut, noting underpayment and urging generous compensation while defending a governor veto on school funding cuts. It also contends local communities must increase their own support rather than rely on state transfers, and references General Wheeler in a closing note.
The piece discusses delaying a general boycott of Paris until decent French elements show whether they will acquiesce to the Dreyfus verdict. If the Rennes Court martial reflects France's true stance, civil nations may sever relations with such tyranny. It urges patience while reformers in France fight for justice.
The article argues against broad boycott actions toward France while urging restraint. It cites aMagnificent struggle and a belief in justice’s eventual triumph. Naval circles discuss Admiral Dewey potentially becoming a top adviser to the secretary of the navy with wide professional authority.
Passenger agent George H. Daniels discusses rail travel advances from slow trips to transcontinental delivery in four days and notes how railways influence global policy with references to Tsarist Russia figures. He cites a US figure: one fifteenth of adult males employed in railways and calls for fair legislative support amidst humanitarian needs with Governor Davis’s relief estimate of 1.5 million dollars and American giving totaling under 76 thousand.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt argues the US pays billions yearly to foreign shipowners for ocean trade while protectionist tariffs have expanded coastwise shipping and reduced foreign trade. It notes steam tonnage rose by 42 percent from 1874 to 1898, yet US vessels share fell from 12 percent to 9 percent, and total coastwise tonnage surged as foreign competition dominated. The piece urges renewed protective measures to reverse the decline.
An editorial argues tariffs protected industries like iron, steel, cotton, leather and more while shipping declined. It cites wage gaps, subsidies in Germany, and Bill proposals like Hanna Payne to shield foreign shipping, urging Congress to extend protection.
A letter from New York criticizes England's demand that the Uitlanders in the South African Republic be granted naturalization and voting rights without forsaking foreign allegiance. The writer argues this would erode autonomy, warning against Anglo American alliances, and likens English policy to past colonial overreach.
The piece recalls a Kentucky lawyer Hallam teased as the Hallam of the middle ages and a governor Hogg encounter. It also recounts tales of oxen yoked with American gear in Mexico, a California lawyer Chapman joke, a London waiter tale, a cake pleases child anecdote, Pat Maloney shipping mishap, and two children leaving a church during a sermon.
A collage of brief quotes and snippets from early 20th century papers. Lightweight banter on ailments, marriage, aging, life insurance, and social humor features names like Mrs Beenwed Mr Deenwed Mrs Sphadeface and Mrs Biykinn, with wry remarks about longevity and silver weddings.
A scattered roundup lists various prominent figures from politics business and society. It notes Paul Kroger as Tronavani Republic president with a five thousand nine hundred yearly salary, Sir Thomas Lipton crediting American commerce training, Henry Savage Lander recovering from Tibetan torture, and Baroness Rex Bonheur’s California heir painter Mires Ann Krumke. It mentions a potential bishop of Havana candidates and Stephen Van Rensselaer joining a Wild West show. It also covers Governor General Lugard’s impending West Africa trip and Victoria offering a national portrait to the National Portrait Gallery.
A compilation of curious items mentions the roller skate inventor’s wealth, European princes, Milan’s industrial growth, and a Paris burial vault with gold dining service. It notes Franco-Spanish rail curios, Toledan sword blades, and a German searchlight for battlefield use. Also covers wheat, corn, camels, Nelson New Zealand telephone quirks, and savage customs among Kafir tribes.
A Star Automatic Paper Fastener boasts self feeding action and rapid operation with improved design. It claims prices lower than ever and notes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners still being sold. Trial period offers 16 days free in offices and a range of novelties in office supplies including blank books and typewriter supplies.
Local contractor Hunt & Connell Co offers heating plumbing gas fitting electric wiring and hardware services for builders. Established firm promotes reliable work and supplies fixtures for homes and shops.
Warm weather comfort is within reach at 134 Lackawanna Avenues with refrigerators offered at reduced prices. The ad stresses good value and urges shoppers to choose lower prices over higher charges for equal quality.
Finley's announces daily arrivals of fine black crepons and colored crepons with the latest color effects, plus separate skirts.
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