Respectable Rascality and the Emergence of a Free Press
In a 1900 Freeland editorial reprints from the Scranton Scrantonian the piece denounces respectable rascality by moneyed interests and party bosses, praising sensational journalism as a public check. It cites The World or Journal, North American, and Mark Hanna while lauding independent press for exposing corruption and empowering reform movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Scrantonian
Pap-Fed
the World
Journal of
New York
Ice Trust
Supreme Court
New York City
Corporation
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
English
Cain
Mark Hanna
Ohio
William McKinley
Washington Letter on Otis McKinley policy and looming dangers
Washington Letter notes public indifference to General Otis and fear of McKinley’s political fate. It cites bank growth under the gold standard law, questions troops in the Philippines, and ponders China and future U S obligations. Havana fraud hints from Senor Riverlo. Admiral Dewey denies Bryan ticket run. Democratic push links trust goods to price rises and farm losses since 1897.
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Washington
EB. 5
Otis
Rochester
N. Y
Long
Marine Band
Root
Joe Wheeler
McKinley
General Otis
Philippine
Philippines
William McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Republican Congress
Dawes
China
Senor
Nicholas Riverlo
Havana
Ofice
Senate
Admiral Dewey
Bryan
Sint
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Special Fare Excursions For Conventions Across America
One fare for round trip to the American Y M C A B Y P U convention in Cincinnati July 12 to 15 with tickets on sale July 10 to 14. Return limit July 17, extended to August 10 with ticket deposit at Cincinnati joint agent and 50 cent fee. National Prohibition convention in Chicago June 27-28, return by June 20, 25 cent joint agent fee. National Democratic convention in Kansas City July 4, return by July 9. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
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B. Y. P. U. of America Annual Convention
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kansas City
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Lehigh Valley Offers $8.12 Round Trip Tickets
Lehigh Valley Railroad sells round trip tickets for $8.12 with sale starting July 4. Return passage is limited to July 5 and valid on any train except the Black Diamond express. Ticket agents can provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
National Destiny and the Debate Over Expansion
Compiled quotations from McKinley Hanna Webster Seward Madison and others argue against imperial annexation and for popular sovereignty. The text condemns forced acquisitions and asserts the union should expand only through consent, stressing the need to keep states equal and prevent imperial governance.
Porto Rico Tariff Debate Divides Admin Ranks
The Philadelphia North American notes two conflicting legal opinions by Magoon on Porto Rico status. One says the constitution extends to the island, the other treats it as foreign. The dispute fuels opposition claims of trust influence on tariff policy and stirs intra party criticism.
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Root
Magoon
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
Truste
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Col Guffey a Leading Democrats Figure in Pennsylvania
Col James M. Guffey heads the Democratic state organization and ranks as Pittsburgh’s wealthy business leader. The piece lauds his leadership, campaign fund contributions, and strategic influence, noting his role as Pennsylvania’s delegate head and potential national chairmanship. It cites praise from J C Sibley and comments on his national significance. Also includes quotes from Cincinnati Enquirer about Boer War views and a Bryan quote on class relations.
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James M. Guffey
Democratic State
Pittsburg
Democratic State Campaign
Col. Guffey
Quay
Senate
J. C. Sibley
Republican Party
Sibley
Democratic National Committee
Pennsylvania
South
Ewest
Kansas City
Chicago
National Democratic Committee
Col
J. M. Guffey
Being the Ice Man Tells Why His Vocation Is No Picnic
A Boston Transcript account of the Massachusetts Ice Dealers Association annual dinner at Hotel Bellevue. Elmer H. Bright describes the ice trade as costly with slim profits, noting rising costs for plant materials, labor, and delivery pressures. He laments public indifference and the physical and economic challenges facing ice dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Ice Dealers’ Association
Bellevue
William M. Eaton
Quincy
Elmer H. Bright
Boston
Boston Transcript
Declarations of Love From a Pittsburg Despatch Study
A Pittsburg Despatch survey of 100 love proposals shows 67 men kissed and exclaimed all of a sudden after acceptance while 81 said they could not live without her. Women’s reactions varied from arms around necks to tears and giggles as both sides reveal a playful look at courtship rituals.
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Papa
Pittsburg
Paper Bicycles Move From Concept to Possible Factory
A new bicycle made from paper fiber, resembling railway carriage wheel material in strength, is described as a viable product. The article notes that paper tubing is being used and mentions plans for a factory to manufacture these paper bicycles.
Night Marches Slow and Naval Humor Passages
A clipped wartime note states night marches move slowly with no pauses to aid wounded until victory. The piece then shifts to a light quip about Admiral Dewey's marriage, noting his rank humorously as Mrs. Dewey's second mite, from Argonaut.
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Freeland Tribune
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orrick
Main Street
Lemevensen
Freeland, PA
Republican National
Niagara Falls
National Destiny
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webbe
United States Senate
William H. Seward
James Madison
U.S. Supreme Court
Fleming Vs. Page
Great Britain
Cincinnati Enquirer
William J. Bryan
Goldwin Smith
Oxford University
Canada
South Africa
British Empire
Riverpool
Joan of Arc
Transvaal
Queen Victoria
Africa
Prof. Smith
Europe
James Guffey
the Ice Man
McMenamin’s
South Centre Street
Enees
Uae
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Uourre
Front Streets
Freeland
Gibson
Dorneherry
Katie Chih
Rosenbhitie
4Omm
Henousy Beauly
Ballentine
Hagleton
P. F. McNulty
P. I. McNulty
TNA
Frank Youman
Nicholas Capece
Centre Street
T. Campbell
Candy C. Boyle
Shenun
Howh Roer and
Yeangting
Atrort
Cortron
Siggers
Washington, D.C
Arama
Tl Scientific Fimerican
Dsomety
al Neca
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