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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
7
Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania outlines Republican nominations for state offices including Auditor General and Third District, while noting unresolved pledges by Mark Tianna regarding support for Quay and public interviews affirming voting intentions.
A new preliminary report by the industrial commission argues for state takeover of prison labor, abolishing contract work that undercuts free labor, and directing inmates to productive labor under a appointed prison commission. It favors civil service principles for prison staff and states reforms to ensure humane, economical administration and oversight.
The piece contrasts the fashionable appeal of the horseless carriage with the suggestion that bicyclists should serve ahead of canal boats. It laments the Democratic party’s perceived tenderness toward brown-face wards in new possessions and contrasts this with its harsh treatment of Southern blacks.
Dr William P Wilson of the Commercial Museum of Philadelphia highlights growing opportunities in American cotton goods exports. He notes U S production leads in raw cotton but exports of manufactured cotton goods trail behind several nations, with spindles rising in Britain and Europe while the United States expands export growth, aided by a transisthmian route and Philippines policy. Wage comparisons across Italian German British and French crews are reviewed as subsidies loom to aid American shippers in competing overseas.
A House committee records show American crewmen earn far less than British Japanese and German counterparts on a range of ships. Reports from consuls at Southampton Yokohama Trieste detail monthly wages for mates engineers firemen and seamen, highlighting why subsidies lure American capital to build and operate ships under the U S flag.
A chaotic horoscope page offers whimsical musings on luck fame and daily fate. It weaves scattered lines about a child’s insight dew divas and a city athletic park while blurring meaning with playful, cryptic aphorisms.
A New York Herald interview argues against revenge in politics and supports Republican principles. It asserts Pennsylvania Republicans will back the party nominee and praises the administration for fulfilling pledges, expanding U S influence and defending republican ideals amid wartime actions.
A wartime heroine cared for wounded, sick, and dead while others fulfilled roles as wives and mothers. Kathleen Kavanagh, in Indianapolis, is cited as a bright, chaste figure whose virtue and deeds were praised as a beacon amid desolation. The first heroine died. the second’s loss moved her husband and children to sorrow.
Canadian figures show preferential duties favoring the United Kingdom over the United States and other regions. Rates fall from 12 to 2⅔ percent for imports from Britain, with further reductions announced for July. The change reshapes inter empire commerce and raises questions about broader economic impact. The report cites historical data on imports by country and notes a growing British trade focus alongside enduring U S competition.
Reports describe new railway constructions from Great Sahara lines to lines in Sudan and Algeria. Population trends show criminal rates rising in Connecticut while world birth and death rates bring a projected annual population gain of about 1.2 million. Urban wealth and public works feature gold jewelry, bread-made cities, and civil service exams in Milwaukee and New York City.
A jumble of names and odd phrases recounts a seething mix of politicians merchants and scholars. The text mentions Milne residents and a host of international figures linked to a railway project and political intrigue amid a fragmented report.
Features six to twenty suites described with careful finish and construction. The copy argues these pieces surpass all competitors at the same price, appealing to buyers seeking eye catching design and quality.
Horses and carriages are superior to any other livery in the city. For a ride during this pleasant period of weather, call telephone 794 and Everett will send you a first class outfit.
Advertises the Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing and 1500 from typewritten text. States agents have one in use for demonstrations for interested buyers. Also promotes the Planetary Pencil Sharpener and Star Paper Fastener on trial in your office.
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