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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1899

Page

7

Republican Nominations Highlight State Officials and Judges

A clipped county report outlines Republican nominees for state offices including Justice of the Supreme Court Way Brown of Lancaster and Judge of the Superior Court Jobate Hl Adams of Philadelphia. The slate also mentions a State Treasurer and Lieutenant Colonel James T. Barnett of Wilmington Center. The note references reactions to General Ludlow’s actions and a Havana sheet at the time.

Supreme Courted Way Brown Laneneter Superion Court HL Adams Uhihlelphia Riate James T. Barnett Wiurhiltieten Wilootion

Park and the People Opinion Piece on Nay Ave Park Plan

An opinion article argues for a community driven Nay Ave park development with public spirited citizens funding and cooperating with local officials. It urges active participation to ensure the park serves the people and supplements existing civic needs without overburdening taxpayers.

Emily Seratelme Nay Ave Wade Ggehart Chun Clive Pepiher Liebert

Dreyfus Case Echoes and Porter Controversy Commentary

The piece contrasts Dreyfus with Porter in a lengthy discussion on justice and national faults. It cites Washburn Minnesota on opportunity under democracy, trusts, and the need to preserve individual initiative amid industrial power.

Washburn Minnesota Seriou Min Waashburn Lopaernuow Sve Hardin

Local Steel Plants Revived by New Industry Push

Observers note the Superior Steel company and related facilities in New York face disruption from hacking and power issues. The article argues firms need fresh investment to restore operations and revive the area’s industrial vigor with renewed steel making activity.

Superior Steel Company New York

Schurman Conversion and Philippine Ownership Debate

An extract discussing Elisha Schurman’s stance on the Philippine acquisition under President McKinley. It notes his appointment to the Philippine Peace Commission and his opposition to the move as unwise for the United States and unjust to Filipinos, reflecting early debates over colonial policy.

Conviction of President Schurman’s Philippines Policy Shifts

The author argues President Schurman’s Manila visit changed views on Philippine governance, asserting self-rule by tribes is possible but a Philippine nation is not. Autonomy was refused, and a unified US role remains to guide a fragile, multilingual region. The piece notes broader American support and critiques critics seeking Manila access.

Sehurman Manila Schurman Maniloa Philippines West Indies Cuba Trinidad United States

Horoscope Tad Bits From The Tribune Astrologer

Daily horoscope notes a child will lose restraint when opinions break loose at the wrong time. The text laments excessive drinking and urges temperance, while remarking on marriage motives and property. A quip about the court house clock versus night clock closes the column.

Boy asks why stay home from school and work on farm

In a dialect voice from Elliot Kays Stone Scranton, a child questions why a father or brother should attend school while he and others work at the tannery, milking cows, and picking chestnuts. He wonders if going to school would be better and laments being kept from education by family duties.

Fashion and domestic life clash in a bustling 19th century scene

A humorous vignette from the era shows a wife obsessed with fashion and a weary husband note how their drive aboard the Milwaukee boat unfolds. The scene contrasts vanity with practicality as a crowded voyage reveals routines and expectations of marriage and social life.

Fragmented notes mix global data and local notices

The fragmentary text mixes figures on Michigan divorce trends, a Hungarian salt mine description, Chicago hotel activity, a thunderstorm damaging structures, European per capita metrics, a Long Island water vein discovery, a Cincinnati streetcar benefit pledge, and stray lines on railway employee protections.

Michigan Buckingham Palace Gauche Hungary Timiles Jong Chicago Evanee Parti Max Poertion Che Etraetine Frankfurt Nurventurg Mts Berlin Vienna Long Island Iwenty Minuvle Cincinnati Btreet Railway Company Eeployes Mutual Protective Macocletion Railway Corporation

Frogs Sent to Cleveland Pay for Catching in Canada

Report describes residents of Labelle township engaging in frog catching and shipping to Cleveland for a market in frome tie. Men claim up to 2,000 frogs in three days and are paid twenty cents per live frog on arrival. A separate Maine tale notes a man cutting taxes and stealing bounty from a Maine official, then fleeing to Musachutte to collect more rewards before returning to work skins into gloves and pockets.

Labelle Township Canada Cleveland Kennebec Journal Maine Musanchusette

Uncertain Names and Odd Details Loom in Puzzling Chronicle

The snippet lists a jumble of names, places, titles, and events ranging from sultanates and photographers to War secretary remarks, American figures, and European politics. Distinct entities include John Fh. Des Taswor, Augustus St. Gau, Paris ministry, T. D. Sankey, J. Smith, and Kingmakers, with scattered notes on Washington, Charleston, and Berlin power shifts.

John Fh Des Taswor New York Norling Land Westmoreland Mary 8 Wilson George Washington Wank" Hot Telip. I Columbia Augustus St. Gau- Hens Ministry of Public Instruction Paris Si the Museum of Luxembourg T. D. Sankey the Evangelist Board of Health Firma Martpart I. H Ducke Sankey T. J. Smith Hampton Charleston Howe Mivsitalpal Tuckeree Normal Bruce United Blates Treasury Count Walderser Molthe Grand General Staff Comemands Alterna—os Waldoréeo Getter

We Have Your Pall and Winter Styles and Prices

We offer a wide range of fabrics and dress options. Uniformity is unnecessary and individuality is praised. Our stock features the latest designs at the lowest prices.

Geoman Etyle IX

Star Automatic Paper Fastener Promises Quick Office Ease

The Star Automatic Paper Fastener advertises self feeding operation and continuous improvements at low prices. It also promotes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners claimed to never break lead and offers 16 days free in office trials, plus a range of novelties in office supplies, blank books, and typewriter supplies.

Hunt Connell Co Heating Plumbing and Electric Fixtures

Local supplier advertises heating and plumbing services with gas and electric fittings at reduced prices. Emphasizes quality and lower costs than competitors, urging readers to consider coal and a refrigeratore at discounted rates.

Fresh Arrivals In Fine Crepon And Camel Hair Plaids

Daily arrivals showcase fresh fabrics including fine black crepons black and colored armore crystallines and new camel hair plaids. Local shop notes new textures and colors for season wardrobe updates.

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