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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
The notice outlines permissible letters to the editor and requires writers to publish under real names. It specifies that submissions are subject to editorial review before printing and that timely publication is encouraged within the paper’s standards.
A 1900 notice lists Republican nominations for national and state offices in Scranton with names for county positions including register, coroner, sheriff, and commissioners. It notes Democratic congressman candidate Denis supports a free coinage platform and would vote for a free coinage bill if elected.
The piece recalls a heated presidential campaign tempers in which supporters of Breckinridge and Populism pushed loud positions while conservatives feared upheaval. It notes a late cooling and urges Kentuckians to vote to modify the Groebel law by holding Republicans to account this fall.
The piece portrays OHIN J. INGALLS as a keen, sharp witted senator whose caustic oratory enlivened long sessions, though his lasting legacy rests more on style than constructive policy. It contrasts him with rivals and reflects on his literary potential.
Fragmentary passage analyzes American exports and foreign sentiment, arguing against protectionist scuttling and noting 1960 trade contrasts with Britain. It claims American manufacturing growth cannot be halted and uses a vivid metaphor about sweeping back a rising tide.
Four criminologists warn that mankind worsens as German statistics show fewer property crimes but more crimes against persons from 1882 to 1898. The record notes total crimes drop from 620,068 to 477,807 with shifts in per capita rates, while person crimes rise. cautions that legislative changes often inflate petty offenses and alter counts.
The author argues crime trends do not outpace population and questions assumptions about Germany. They praise Bryan's phonograph speech plan, mock campaign fund concerns, and dismiss anarchists as harmless while blaming cranks who heed their talk for crimes.
It is hoped the proposed Scranton poultry show will not die out in preliminary cackle. Aguinaldo, like Bryan, does not propose to surrender until after election.
The Tribune reports Governor Roosevelt’s Chicago stop on his western trip featured a Joliet resident who, after a humorous riff and Cubans talk, urged the governor to speak there and, in a private aside, asked for 25 to help bring a crowd to the depot.
In a brief shop scene, a grateful customer urges a last purchase before leaving, insisting on buying items despite plans to depart. The exchange highlights a polite interaction with the shopkeeper as the errand ends in a small, momentary purchase.
A rural letter writer denounces imperialism as a threat to democracy if McKinley is elected, arguing against war in the Philippines and Cuba. He recalls General Lawton, criticizes Bryan’s campaign methods, and defends American farmers’ cautious stance on foreign conquest and the army.
A garbled compilation mentions surgeons in the Delaware River, British cities' street railways, consular reporting limits, a proposed permanent Dublin gateway statue, an Australian nail repair patent, Siberian mineral wealth, Altai gold potential, and India jute mills adopting electric lighting with overtime pay effects.
The Tribune seeks ambitious young men and women to boost circulation with an Educational Contest. Ten top performers win full tuition scholarships plus board for four and three years, while leading earners receive ten percent of subscription money they gain. Inquiries should go to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
The notice outlines multiple scholarships and special rewards in business, music, and technical subjects across local institutions. Contestants failing to win any reward receive ten percent of their total money turned in.
The contest rewards points for new subscribers to the Scranton Tribune. One new subscription earns 1 point and a year’s subscription earns 12 points. The top point getter gains a preferred reward, second place selects next, and so on. All money and subscriptions must be paid in advance and turned in at the Tribune office within the week. Subscriptions must be on blanks available at the Tribune office. renewals do not count. Transfers are not allowed after credit, and the contest closes Saturday evening September 0.
Finley’s promotes a late summer early autumn stock with plaid and stripe back suitings for rain golf or bicycle skirts in grey tan blue and black. New ceviots oxford light grey and blue brown cremes cheviot suit seaside and mountain wear. Foulards wash silks and fine French Charlies reduced to less than cost.
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