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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune lists Republican nominations for national and state offices including McKinley Roosevelt and state figures with several county roles. It defends its independent stance against insinuations that its columns are hired by corporations to influence legislation, calling such charges contemptible.
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama, respected for his knowledge of foreign relations, praises Secretary Hay for his conduct during the China question and warns against war pressures from Russia and Germany. He defends Hay's course as wise and statesmanlike, while criticizing hostile critics and noting Li Hung Chang's diminished influence.
Superior court rules on constitutionality of the May 6 1863 act regulating railway ticket sales and scalping. The case arises from A Playburg ticket scalper convicted in Allegheny County, challenging the Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process and property protection. The ruling addresses traveler protections against fraud and the right to redeem unused portions at fair rates.
The court rejects claims that a May 6 1868 act impairs contracts or blocks interstate commerce. It finds the regulation non discriminatory and police oriented, aimed at protecting traveling public and preventing fraud. The Tribune endorses flat advertising rates as fair policy and notes anticipated Chinese policy shifts.
The Toronto Globe weighs McKinley versus Bryan in a cautious Canada focused analysis. It notes Republican advantages in policy clarity and Cuba relief credit, while fearing uncertainty around Bryan's potential economic impact and the general tariff stance shaping American politics. Roosevelt is praised as a strong vice presidential candidate.
The piece argues a Bryan victory would not reverse current expansion trends and stresses the appeal of imperial policy. It critiques silver coinage, notes Republican and Democratic divisions, and mocks press and political figures while linking foreign entanglements to domestic mood.
A wartime poem fragment laments American soldiers in battle. It mourns the fallen, honors those in trenches, and evokes loyalty to a blue banner. The piece is attributed to J. I. Th. and references Chicago Times Herald.
An elderly emaciated woman, identified as Mrs France Benedict, was found in the street and taken to the Second Province police station. Formerly Fannie Mearna of Troy and a famed socialite known for wealth and diamonds, she later fell from grace after her husband Benedict deserted her, ending in poverty and a possible early death from starvation.
The piece argues that while some call the United States half republic half empire the half republic exists in the South where white citizens suppress Black voting rights. It accuses Southern leaders of violating constitutional amendments and tolerating censorship while praising imperial restraint in other regions.
Attention centers on the $20 three piece bedroom suites. Each place draws the eye inviting a closer look. Construction and finish invite comparison and the verdict is they are better in every way than anything offered at this price.
Fragmentary OCR mentions continuing items or notices on pages 510 through 512. Readable bits reference brief items, listings, or notices, with further details likely continued on adjacent columns. The snippet suggests a continuation of standard classifieds or notices without clear single event.
A Northeastern Pennsylvania supplier advertises the largest and most complete line of office supplies. The message highlights specialty in visiting cards and monogram stationery, inviting customers to visit for needed office items.
The Scranton Tribune launches a nationwide Educational Contest offering ten scholarships covering tuition and board for top performers. Participants earn ten percent of subscriptions they secure, with eligibility for other rewards, aiming to boost circulation while ensuring fairness and opportunity for all entrants. Letters of inquiry go to Editor of the Educational Contest, Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
A list of scholarships and prizes including four year and three year programs at a Wyoming seminary and Acin emy, piano instruction course at Scranton Conservatory, business and shorthand scholarships, solid gold and silver watches, a tele photo cycle, and a 4x8 era item. Exhibitions noted at various local addresses on Wyoming Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue (Bergenes, Bur gene Schimpf, and J. Guernancy).
The contest rewards points for new subscribers to the Scranton Tribune with monthly to yearly subscriptions. Highest point totals win preferred rewards. second highs choose remaining items. Subscriptions must be prepaid, new only, no transfers, collected at Tribune office by 8 pm September 29 1900.
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