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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
4
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Report from Scranton August 15 1900 confirms Republican nominations for local offices including Auditor General and Clerk of Courts while fusionists in the Twenty seventh Senatorial district under ex Congressman Wolverton challenge regular Republican State Senator Benjamin K Focht. Focht appears to be holding his own with prospects of a large margin over 4023 from 1896 increasing daily.
The piece notes that yesterday's Democratic and Republican gathering drew mainly professional politicians. Voters showed scant interest, and the county ticket appears party-managed, suggesting a possible decisive defeat unless a genuine ground swell appears and unity against the enemy is maintained. Count Waldersee is mentioned as likely to face troubles.
An essay contrasts Western and Chinese notions of truth and motive noting the difficulty of predicting Chinese behavior. It cites John Charlton on Canada Britain links and the shift from US markets to Britain for Canadian exports, highlighting economic and imperial ties shaping national sentiment.
The empress dowager of China decides to relocate the capital onto movable wheels marking an early step in upheaval. Authorities debate the impact as political centers shift, signaling a turning point in the era.
The Chicago Record contrasts President McKinley with William Jennings Bryan, praising McKinley for a concrete approach to the Philippines while dismissing Bryan as inexperienced and overly confident. The piece argues only Congress can craft details once pacification allows.
Prisoners in the Binghamton Jail sent a communication to the city health officer complaining of prison conditions. Officials defend the prison as orderly, while noting jails are generally to be avoided by those seeking comforts of home.
The Rikhart Truth owned by G. Cann repudiates the Kansas City platform and vows to defeat the tariff policy he calls harmful to workers. Cann cites employment, wages, and currency values from 1890s to present to argue for protection and against free trade. He links prosperity to tariffs and cites payroll figures for 200 key establishments across years to illustrate economic impact.
A review of McKee’s The National Conventions and Platforms of all Political Parties, 1780 to 1900, with notes on presidential candidates, party votes, and future trends. It cites Minnesota press shifts toward McKinley, Bryan’s perceived flaws, and the evolving party dynamics.
The piece argues Congress failed to pass a House-approved army reorganization bill and warns of dangers to national security. It cites troop shortages, artillery gaps for coastal defense, militia needs, and high toll costs from Pacific operations. It blames political cowardice and delays for hampering US interests in China and the Philippines.
The Scranton Tribune announces an Educational Contest to boost circulation with scholarships for ten top performers. Scholarships cover full tuition and if leading, board for four and three years. The paper also pays 10 percent of subscription revenue earned by entrants. Write to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
The listing shows scholarships and awards including a four year Beholarhip, a Keystone Academy bursary, items on display such as a bicycle, a gold watch, and a solid silver watch. Contestants failing to win an award receive ten percent of their submitted entry value as a consolation.
The Murtford Street Railway company has voluntarily reduced fares for children traveling to and from school. About 700 Islanders plan to move to farming in British America near Doukhobor settlements. The Welsh regiment entering Bloemfontein was greeted by the regimental goat amid hard campaign fare. US fowl counts reached 810 million with about 1.45 billion eggs laid last year. Fowl and product value estimated at 520 million.
A local advertisement proclaims a wide range of office supplies in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It emphasizes the store as the largest and most complete supplier in the area and notes a specialty in visiting cards and monogram stationery.
Financial years 1890 to 1900 show rising outputs in manufactured goods and materials. Exports of principal manufactures climb while imports of manufacturing materials shrink as a share of total trade. The report lists detailed export categories and notes the definition of manufacturers materials.
Rule set outlines prizes for top point earners, list rewards by duration, and 10 percent commission for non prize earners. Only new subscriptions count. renewals and existing subscribers are excluded. Subscriptions must be paid and handed in at The Tribune office by the week of securing them. contest ends September 3, 1900 at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Finley's advertises a late summer to autumn stock featuring New Plaid and Stripe Back Suitings in Rainy Day Golf or Bicycle Skirts with Greys Tans Blues and Blacks. Also Ceviots in Oxford Light Grey Blue Brown and Cream Cheviot. Foulards Wash Silks and Fine French Charlies are being closed out at less than cost with a decent remaining assortment.
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