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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
4
Incomplete OCR text outlines a notice from The Scranton Tribune or Tribune Company regarding a manager or appointment. Readable fragments mention names and positions but lack full context or clear actions or deadlines. The item appears to be a public notice or personnel notice.
An item from Scranton, Pennsylvania indicates Second-class Mail Matter inclusion despite space constraints. It notes editorial review as a condition for acceptance of contributions and emphasizes the writer’s real intent and eligibility for publication.
A list of Republican nominations including President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. Other named officials include Attorney General Hawdenbergh and various county and district officers such as Clerk of Courts Thomas Daniels and Fourth District nominee P A Pitlain. The note mentions a first class detective would solve the burglary fast.
The article discusses the election outlook and the risk to the gold standard if Bryan wins. It critiques Democratic handling of free silver, cites the March 14 act for a $150 million gold reserve, and warns that silver advocates could threaten Treasury solvency. It contrasts Times and Rochester Post-Express arguments and notes allegations of political deceit surrounding the Chicago platform.
The piece argues about redeemable notes and their transfer to the general fund, suggesting misused funds could re-enter circulation. It questions Bryan and the treasury secretary's commitment to gold standards and criticizes the Times editor for relying on unfounded reports. It also mentions Paterson authorities potentially handling anarchist dissent with patrol wagon arrests.
Public interest at the time of the adoption is questioned as a ward contest over a constable section leaves the original choice intact but imposes a countywide bill of about 1000 or more for each legal vote cast. The expense is blamed on ward politics and a pension for defeated candidates is suggested as cheaper.
The Times cites General Mander and official 1896 figures to compare military costs across nations and notes a higher per capita cost for European powers in peacetime. It argues against pensions being excluded and defends U.S. military spending and China dispatch. It also mentions Altgeld and Bryan movement critiques, Nebraska politics, and other contemporary items.
The article analyzes German American voting strength in key Midwest states. It notes McKinley carried several midwestern states in 1900 and discusses how German American voters might swing Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Kentucky Maryland and Delaware. It cites estimates of German born and German American populations and predicts how small shifts could alter results. The piece also references imperialism and militarism concerns influencing German American bloc support.
Fragmented notes describe Merthante and others planning a penny daily named the New Daily. Mentions Clarke of Wimbletom, religious daily ALE, and a hopeful launch amid confusions in spelling and details.
Interest centers on our 20 three piece bedroom suites. Each piece catches the eye inviting acquaintance. Construction and finish invite comparisons and the decision is that they are better in every way than anything offered at the price.
Letter from Scranton discusses whether a child may hold ward or city office after reaching age, given parental naturalization. Cites U S statutes and cases: children under twenty one born abroad may be citizens if parents naturalized, with conditions.
The August issue showcases works by F Hopkinas Smith Conan Doyle Mary Wilkins Edgar Fawcett Alix John Marietta Holly and M K Mon. Illustrations feature Infanta Hulatin Captain Robert E Lee and a New Ranking set of poems by noted poets. The editor also spotlights younger American writers Stephen Crane Hart Stillwell Edwards and others.
Advertises two lots of French Pique fabrics offered at discounted prices. One lot includes 10 pieces of fine fig ured and stripe pique at 23 cents per yard, previously 35 cents. Another lot offers 7 pieces of extra quality fig ured and stripe pique at 25 cents per yard, previously 45 cents. Full line of white piques from 15 cents per yard.
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