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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune outlines editorial policy requiring real names for signed writings and stipulates that all opinions are subject to editorial revision. Publication conditions are stated for space and standards.
In Scranton on August 26 1900 Republican nominations list National President Roosevelt and auditor Hardie among state officials. The document includes district and county figures and names such as Watson Sturges Reynolds and Edward James Jr. It asks if the Democratic congress candidate would vote for a free coinage bill if elected.
The author lauds Major General Henry W. Lawton as a substantial hero of the Spanish American War and related conflicts. He notes Lawton’s unassuming character, Democratic leanings, and a late plea for truth about the Philippine situation, arguing Americans at home bear responsibility for insurgent support and costs of police duty in the Philippines.
The Tribune critiques Mr Yaryan's MOGET speech and The Outlook. It argues Bryan’s plan for the Philippines would shift responsibility to the United States while allowing foreign interference and a hollow independence. The piece calls this an absurd entangling alliance and warns against a dependent Philippine government under American protection.
A distorted note accuses a reform faction of deceit and questions a party led by Altgeld Tillman Pettigrew and Croker unfit to govern. The piece contrasts silver and gold standards and criticizes Bryan era economic schemes.
A correspondent for The Tribune describes a vast famine zone covering 50 000 square miles in India, housing about 1 000 000 people with ten million destitute. Government relief totals 500 000 pounds while missionaries and private charity aid the rest. Lord Curzon notes gaps in official relief, leaving private effort essential.
A New York charity asks architects to submit plans for a six story tenement with two room widths and outer air access. R Thomas Short wins for a block style design featuring open central courts and fireproof stairways, aiming for low rents and improved tenant amenities. The proposal includes private halls, large windows, gas ranges, dumb waiters, ventilated garbage rooms, showers, and storage for families.
A compact chronology from May to August detailing Allied operations in China during the Pekin Campaign. It lists Marine and army movements, key battles near Lang Fang and Tien Tain, sieges and rescues, Allied occupation of towns, and the entry into Pekin including relief of foreigners.
The piece warns that imperialism in America would come not from a strong central army but from weakening government through mob rule and faction. It argues democracy survives by a strong government and cites mobs disrupting railroads and cities as proof, urging voters to support strong national and state power over imperial tendencies.
A spoof accounts claim that journalists suppress honest opinion for pay, asserting the press serves rich interests. The note also highlights AurorA s Tree and Leaves weekly and John G Wooley support, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin growth, Wilkes-Barre Record incorporation, Philadelphia Record anniversary edition, and Tunkhannock Republican expanding content.
A New York Times missive urges Congress to avoid drastic moves such as abandoning the Philippines, selling Portofico, and inviting Spain to govern Cuba. It argues such actions would harm the nation’s credit and economy far more than immediate imperial gambles, urging consistent gold standard finance and steady political stance. The writer warns that flip flopping on silver standard ideas could damage credibility with both supporters and anti imperialists.
The piece cites a public debate about debt repayment. It asks if Mr Dryan would instruct the treasury secretary to repudiate any part of the government’s debts, contrasting current opinion with a proposal four years earlier to pay all debts in coin worth half face value. The tone is argumentative and seeks a categorical stance.
The Scranton Tribune invites ambitious youths to join an Educational Contest offering ten scholarships covering full tuition and board for up to four years. Winners must recruit subscribers, earning ten percent of subscriptions they secure, with inquiries directed to the Editor of the Educational Contest, Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
A fragmented list describes various rewards including a four year head academy scholarship with tuition and board, piano instruction, business courses, and gold or silver watches as exhibition prizes. Each contestant not earning a reward receives ten percent of all money from turns.
An Ohio coal miner describes years underground two miles from the mouth, suffering head pains, dizziness, and indigestion from poor air. After trying various medicines, he credits Ripans Tabules with rapid relief and renewed health.
Rules outline rewards for new Scranton Tribune subscriptions with points for each subscriber. Prizes include various subscription lengths and a top scorer selects from special rewards. Subscriptions must be prepaid, new only, and submitted at The Tribune office before close on Saturday at 9 PM.
A late summer autumn notice promotes a broad range of back suitings in greys, tans, blues and blacks suitable for rain golf or bicycle skirts. New cheviots in plain and hairline patterns in oxford light grey blue brown and other tones. Cream cheviot just opened for sea side and mountain wear. Foulards wash silks and fine French Charlies close out under cost.
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