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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune Daily uses The Tritone Publishing Company as publisher and prints subscriptions at fifty cents a month with a New York office at 1M Nara Bt 8. BERLAND agent for foreign advertisements. The paper notes it accepts letters on current topics only when written with the writer's real name.
Ten pages of the Branton Republican nominations listing names for high offices including Supreme Court judge and State Treasurer. It features James G. Ramnett of Wallington County as lieutenant colonel and other officials such as Joan Cotrien Mon Kis, Jon Penmas, William F Jouvens, and Aba Kerr. The entry notes Dewey’s opinion of Otis with corroborated collateral evidence.
The piece rails at opponents and media figures while warning of drastic measures if pressure escalates. It notes looming conflict with CHL COMPPOMm IEG and mentions Rudyard Biving planning to go to South Africa to write Wowary as tensions rise.
An article denounces a faction’s followers and tactics at a county convention, accusing them of spite and venom. It praises Judge Vilante and others, critiques rivals linked to Scranton and Fellows, and questions Republican leadership in Lackawanna county. Estimates for the Dewey celebration are cited alongside hotel capacity concerns.
A telegram reports the Sultan of Sula receiving American newspaper correspondents. He said he is like a brother to the Americans and asks if they will treat him equally, signaling openness to reciprocity despite recent tensions and planning notes for future accommodations in New York.
The piece quotes Admiral Dewey on Philippine governance and Filipino capability, praising the Filipinos as capable yet not ready for self government. It describes General Otis’s leadership, highlights the war’s strain, and notes Archbishop Manila’s remarks to Dewey. Circus poster journalism in New York is also mentioned.
The article praises Admiral Dewey for his brave, discreet leadership and the unprecedented popular tribute he receives. It credits his and his fleet’s success with elevating the American flag in global esteem and highlights his simple, dignified character.
The piece lauds Admiral Dewey as a pivotal figure in expanding American power and prestige. It notes yellow fever deaths in Havana and predicts enduring American rule, while lampooning sensational portraits and suggesting timely tributes and public demonstrations in his honor.
An account recounts Admiral Dewey's wager and leadership during a royal Olympia boat race amid prewar tensions. It notes his calm handling of mutinous crew members aboard the Olympia and his decisive measures to keep order. The piece also recalls Dewey’s prior disciplinary stance in Malta and his devotion to his sailors.
The passage shows corrupted OCR from the New York Sun with garbled names and actions. It hints at a powerful swimmer in danger and a wounded man being towed to safety, with others attempting to assist after a bullet injury.
An anecdote recounts Admiral George Dewey and his younger sister Mary I Grycely as children in Montevideo. Max Bennett Thrasher notes Self Culture described their fascination with war tales. The piece recalls a winter alpine journey and letters of gratitude after Manila.
The text presents a fragmented poetic riddle about the world and nature. It references the lark and growing grass, questioning perception and knowledge. Edward Rowlind SiH appears as a garbled name in a historical page fragment.
An elegiac meditation notes a man of honor fading in doubt until truth dispels the mist. The poet reflects on public praise versus mortality, ending with the assertion that honor remains only after death.
The article discusses the timing shift of the astronomical day starting at noon or midnight, noting potential confusion for civil time. It explains that beginning the astronomical day twelve chondra after the civil day starts is confusing, while starting at midnight would be inconvenient for astronomers.
A critique of Crawford county’s nomination method and Willard’s political fate. The letter argues against party machine tactics, urges fair ballots, and calls for ballot box reform to regain voter trust and Republican unity.
Fragmentary quip about dreams and signs. The speaker hints at a comic, dreamlike exchange with Puck and a reference to Abel. The text reads as playful verse or banter with mythic allusions.
A quirky fragment notes a riddle about cracking a title and a gown phrase. It hints at difficulty and playful wordplay, with a literary tone and a dash of Life magazine style flavor. The readable bits emphasize puzzle-like misdirection without clear events or names.
A local establishment promotes a full range of stationery and office supplies. They highlight up-to-date offerings and invite inspection, offering a ten day free trial of a planetary pencil sharpener for offices.
A study outlines how researchers identify a fine line of patterns to choose from when distinguishing similar outcomes. Experts caution against overfitting and emphasize the need for robust criteria to guide selection in complex datasets.
The article explains the transition from the nineteenth to the twentieth century starting at midnight on December Ab 1 and January 1. It details a 31 005 day century with 24 leap years, notes the weekday of opening and closing, and mentions Russia adopting the Gregorian calendar by omitting thirteen days.
Finley announces the annual Autumn Linen Sale with damask items arriving later than expected but now available. The note promises a line worth inspecting and appeals to customers to attest the quality of the finished damask textiles.
A local retailer promotes imported choicest designs in fine double satin damasks. Napkins match the line in sand 54 size. Special sale prices apply to all numbers with a feature exhibit of hand embroidered squares tray cloths pillow shams and bureau covers in pure linen.
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