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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
4
Scranton Sept 20 1809 The Scranton Tribune announces space permitting will print letters from friends on topical ity rules, to be cleaned of publication by writer’s real name. Post Office Scranton 8 Second-Class Mail Matter.
Justice J H Brown of Lancaster Superior Court Jobiah Adame of Philadelphia State Treasurer Jamber E Parnett of Washington. Election day November 7. In a Nebraska speech Colonel Bryan claimed denial of a military opportunity. He lacked military experience before the Spanish American War.
The Paris dispatch suggests a conditional pardon linked to delaying aggressive efforts at rehabilitation. It considers a military court of review as the likely path, with a possible later petition for revision if new evidence arises. The scenario envisions a calmer public mood and possible political understandings with the Loubet administration.
The English demand at Bloemfontein centers on five year residents in the Transvaal gaining citizenship if they pledge permanent residence and military service, while Boers reject English supervisory power over Transvaal laws. Milner notes Dutch sentiment threatens Cape Colony harmony as Boer language and Dutch republican ideals fuel disaffection among British subjects.
The passage reflects on British influence in Africa and the risk of English vacillation undermining sovereignty. It notes England’s political fight in South Africa and cites Aberrant Atkinson as a dissident figure. It also reports Massachusetts leading other states in volunteer numbers for Philippine war regiments.
A drafted reply to Maryland politicians protesting Admiral Schley's promotion hints at the president's stance. He argues against political pressure influencing naval assignments, defends Schley’s record, and emphasizes the navy's primacy over individuals. The piece notes public interest and compares to other political frictions.
In Chicago for the trust conference Mr. Bryan presented a letter from a Delaware trust company outlining a highly lenient incorporation scheme. The document contrasts Delaware with New Jersey, noting Delaware offers low initial fees and minimal annual taxes, with broad powers and flexible capital structures, as advantages in attracting business.
The discussion questions Delaware corporate rules on meetings, stock transfers, and disclosure, noting lighter public protection and comparing to other states. It cites issues from concealment of stock details to examination difficulties, while contrasting with New Jersey practice and large treasury figures fueling debate.
Astrolabe note draws a Wednesday forecast by Amacchus the Tribune astrologer. It speaks of a child’s fate and urges caution with time and prosperity, noting money lending and political inquiry as potential benefits to others, and warns against blowing out gas in the courthouse clock at night.
A gobbet of eclectic notes cites pay scales for translators, a demand for 1,200,000 car wheels yearly, the Marine railway at Coney Island, milk markets, mail restrictions to Yukon, antique devices and telecommunication notions, a tiny city Foen far, and quirky tales of harem weaving, deaf worship aids, a Matabele prince in a car ride, all in a scattered 19th century clipping.
The text reports a poorly legible note about Admiral Dewey and a British commander in South Africa. Names and places are garbled, with Bloomington Indiana mentioned and no clear event or outcome.
A column recalls Frederick William Edward Forrester and other figures tied to the era. It mentions the William Weary Harrison home at North Bend Inn linked to early presidential roots, and FP BD Armour’s purchase. It also notes Mrs Primm at age 81, Amable Galen’s lineage, and Henry Bayou’s government service keepsakes. It ends with a West Chester dispatch on Willian Windle, his Harvard ties, and a quoted Roosevelt reply about residency talk.
The piece argues against strict fashion plates and favors individual taste in men’s dress. It promotes originality within style limits and advertises stock that blends fashionable design with low prices for the season.
The ad touts the Star Automatic Paper Fastener as a self feeding device with rapid action and improving quality. It promotes Planitary Pencil Sharpeners claimed to never break lead, offers a 10 day free trial in offices, and notes a wide range of office supplies including blank books and typewriter supplies.
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