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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune explains space limits for short letters and requires writers to publish under their real names to speak on current topics. The policy emphasizes publication only of letters clearly attributed to the author.
Ten pages report state nominations for judiciary and public offices. J Tay Hrown Lancaster named Supreme Court judge candidate. Joblah Rk Adams Philadelphia for Superior Court. Bilite Treasurer listed. James B Barnett Washington Latin lieutenant colonel. election set for November 7. Remarks attributed to General Otis printed with caution. editor notes possible fabrication or misattribution.
Officials report unofficial returns from Saturdays primaries show Republican nominees: John Courter Morris of Scranton and John Teiman of Olyphant for county commissioners, William E. Johns of Hyde Park and Fred L. Ward of Scranton for county auditors. Voters reacted to strong party activity and a “non partisan” faction linked to Mager Moles. Roosevelt’s prospects noted as favorable for a future bid.
A Washington Post interview quotes Governor Stone voicing doubt about immediate action on trusts, arguing natural supply and demand will curb prices and that opposition by theorists is overstated. He warns trusts won’t crush competition, predicting market forces will check excess profits and protect the public.
A Pretoria correspondent to the Chicago Record weighs possible outcomes of a Boer War. He notes both sides show hesitation toward war and hints at a potential amicable settlement. He questions whether England would win quickly given its resources and suggests the cabinet may avoid decisive action.
A cautious analysis argues Boer and Orange Free State forces total about 80 000 with 16 000 Cape Dutch reserves ready for guerilla warfare. Transvaal and Orange Free State artillery include Krupp and Maxim components, with no offensive aims but harassment of invading forces.
A Washington Tier report chronicles Miss Yatman of New York completing 700 miles in eighty one hours on a bicycle. The piece questions the motive and social value of the feat, noting public awe, personal strain, and ethical concerns about praise and envy. It emphasizes the human cost and asks what such an effort truly serves society.
The piece cites Admiral Dewey on presidential fitness and critiques Colorado republican strategy, noting the bid for biometallism and the removal of free silver references. It mentions Governor Tinässtels and General Roe, Tammany influence in New York, and a $100,000 pocket-money grant for President Díaz to visit Chicago.
A collage of vignettes from Collier’s Weekly about humorous office pranksters, a window washer who quits then returns for work, a railroad office dispute solved by a letter to self, and gentle jests about fine manners and old presidents. It also recalls Robert G Ingersoll aiding a needy old woman with a half dollar and a naval future hinted by Lord Nelson.
A Mixereston farmer recalls his Memphis trip at Scimitar as he dined at a renowned cafe. He ordered sirloin and, mistaking mince Wade for catsuu, spread it on the steak then tried to take a bite but began to feel unwell shortly after.
In a chaotic scene a man twisted in pain as a burning bite burned in his mouth. He finally jerked the bite from his mouth and flung it to the floor, shouting a bold expletive at a person named Dragel as onlookers stared.
A fragment from Collier's Weekly records a quarrel between a husband and wife about marriage motives. The husband dismisses love while the wife accuses him of marrying for money and to spite Kate Beott, revealing assumed prior engagement and jealousy.
A collage of verses and memories from several sources. The text weaves poems about Katherine’s beauty and youth, childhood memories of a trundle bed, farm life, and a short dialogue about honesty and affection. It juxtaposes romantic imagery with rustic nostalgia and a line from Larper's Weekly.
A garbled collage quotes various newspapers and figures in a playful, surreal exchange. It juxtaposes phrases about calls, birds, and mining stock with odd, unrelated lines from the Washington Star and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A short New York World item notes Maud Miller on an alum miners day enjoying a meadow rake and Matt pursuing a golf ball. The quirky lines hint at leisure activity and light community mood without further details.
The fragment cites Georget Nibbleton missing a noble tuck and questions about visibility. It notes a priices man presence or absence and references the Chicago Times Herald and The Citizen-Ever, with the Mendicant mentioned as being alone when not wanted.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note quotes Winefield praising his new trotter as the most intelligent horse he ever owned while joking the horse can do everything but trot. A Detroit Journal snippet laments Clarthel being cut out by aggressive fare.
Finley announces annual linen sale delayed by late deliveries of fine damask. The arrival promises high quality fabrics and urges inspections to confirm value, noting the event will showcase the Finest Numbers in damask.
Table Linens more handsome than now with Fine Double Satin Damasks. Napkins match Finest Goods in Stand 34. Special prices on all Damasks. Finest exhibit of Hand Embroidered Squares Tray Cloths Pillow Shams and Bureau Covers in pure linen.
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