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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
5
The Tribune invites space for brief letters to the editor from readers writing under their real names. It emphasizes truthful, clear submissions on current topics to enrich public discussion.
The piece lists Republican nominations including Justin for Supreme Court, J H Brown for Superior Court, Josiah T Adame for Philadelphia, and James E E Barnett for Washington County, plus county and city officials. It notes a Scranton open for a tin plate mill and a board of trade push to hear Mr. Torker’s plans to attract new industries.
A contentious critique argues the Crawford county nominating system favors city delegates and dilutes rural influence. It cites low turnout at Saturday's test vote and predicts erosion of Republican victory due to top-heavy tickets and party leadership struggles.
The article extols Admiral Dewey as a premier American figure praised for his Manila victory. It lauds his leadership and the democratic spirit he represents, noting widespread respect and a desire to honor him. It laments a recent capture of American sailors by St Aguinaldo.
Fragment from a 19th century county convention report attacks nominees John Courier Mor tl John Penman and Aga E Klefer claiming they are “the party’s quarry.” It questions whether they will represent the full party or a faction seeking control.
The piece discusses a sharp split in party ranks over a factional boss, Cantacurone, described as the amiable husband of Julia Grant, with diplomatic implications said to bolster ties between the United States and Russia. It notes a last minute forced alignment and the potential for action at the polls.
A Washington Star writer surveys the U S higher education system noting 426 colleges and universities with 175 000 students investing about 60 06 million dollars and employing 25 009 people. He argues American colleges produce vast annual spending, questions returns on the seven leading universities, and advocates expanded distance and correspondence education to broaden access and impact.
The forecast for September 27 notes a child born under a heavy aura with slow good times ahead. A farmer in Penruth shows crop progress this season despite setbacks. The city peers at old Dewey photos and a boarding house resident seeks more attention while moral declamations rise about truth and demagoguery.
The narrative recounts lively anecdotes about Senators Pomeroy of Kansas Chandler of Michigan and Conkling of New York. It describes a dinner prank where Conkling mocked a stranger guest and a clash over boxing led to laughter and a leaving scene. It includes a Cincinnati preacher’s tale about an Indian agent post and questionable perquisites.
A gardener in a hazelton bivouac recalls earning the Legion of Honor after lone defense against Bavarians. He describes the moment the general awarded him the decoration for standing with the guns when officers and gunners fell. A second tale recounts Cecil Rhodes refusing champagne at Kimberley and pursuing wealth instead, becoming a famed financier.
A compendium of social blame pieces and satirical lines note the spread of gossip and the distrust of trusts. It contrasts the virulent talk about the House of They with editorials from Times-Herald and others on political corruption and social scrutiny.
F. P. Doty writes from Scranton Pa on September 2, 199 to condemn a Sunday drink scene on Pittston avenue. He argues the incident violated Sabbath law near a church and calls for excise-law amendments to curb liquor sales and drunkenness, urging more police presence and fair tax-funded policing across districts.
This annual sale faced delays as damask fabrics arrived later than expected but are now on hand and deemed worth the wait. Finley’s shows a line of their finest damask linens ready for inspection and purchase.
The importation offers Choicest Designs in Fine Double Satin Damasks with matching napkins in Sand 34. Special prices apply to all numbers of Table Damasks. A notable feature is the finest exhibit of Hand Embroidered Squares Tray Cloths Pillow Shams and Bureau Covers in pure linen.
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