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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune states its editorial policy requiring writers to use real names and submit pieces for editorial review. It notes space limitations and the need for careful selection of letters to the editor on current topics.
The article lists national and local nominees and officials including President McKinley Roosevelt, Governor candidates, William Connell as judge, Ogden Watson as prothonotary, Thomas Daniels as clerk, and Thomas Reynolds as judge in the first district. It notes a remark about Field Marshal Walder in China arriving for a ratification meeting.
The piece argues Mr. Conry supports free silver and the Chicago 1896 platform, insisting voters deserve clear stand on bimetallic policy. It warns against dodging the issue and notes Freesilver advocates could influence his congressional vote. It also mentions Pekin legation stories seen in New York papers.
A critical examination of Bryan's rhetoric on government effectiveness using historical tariff and fiscal data. The piece cites the era of Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, and Wilson to compare failures, liabilities, freight tonnage, and net earnings under varying tariff regimes.
A historical analysis contrasts Jefferson's Louisiana purchase with modern imperial policy. It discusses constitutional questions, temporary territorial government, and the tension between self government and federal authority, drawing parallels to the Philippines and Puerto Rico debates and the broader imperial drift.
A brief note reports workmen at a site continuing daily tasks in routine fashion. No further details are provided about location, company, or purpose.
The Scranton Tribune announces an Educational Contest to boost circulation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ten top performers receive full tuition scholarships and board for up to four years, plus ten percent of all subscription money they recruit. Inquiries should be addressed to Editor of the Educational Contest, Scranton Tribune.
Readers are invited to view a series of awards and displays including a scholarship in library instruction at Keystone Academy, a Scranton College commercial shorthand course, and a variety of jewelry and watches exhibited at multiple local venues. The notice promises prize money to winners among the contestants listed.
Rules detail rewards for the most new Scranton Tribune subscribers. Points are earned per subscriber with three, six, and twelve month terms, plus annual renewals. Top earners choose prize sets. second and others receive rewards. 10 percent goes to non-winning participants. All payments in advance, new subscribers only, no transfers. Subscriptions must be in by week’s end at Tribune office.
Finley’s presents late summer and early autumn lines with New Plaid and Stripe Back Suitings for rain golf or bicycle skirts in greys tans blues and blacks. Cheviots in plain and hairline Oxford light grey blue brown, plus Cream Cheviot. Foulards wash silks and Fine French Charlies are being closed out at less than cost with remaining assortments available.
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