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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
4
Publication notice from The Scranton Tribune outlines daily and Sunday editions with advertising arrangements and foreign advertising agents. It states all contributions are subject to editorial revision and that acceptance depends on editorial review.
Senator Edmunds states the essential fact of the campaign saying the people cannot afford to take chances on a man like William Jennings Bryan. The article lists national officials and candidates including President William Morville and Theodore Ausnve, with various state and local names and offices.
A dated article portrays Samuel Gompers forecasting a end to the 1893 to 1897 wage-earner crisis. He cites 9,000,000 unemployed and credits the Republican administration for reviving industry and general employment. The text reflects labor leader views during late 19th century political shifts.
The article notes Governor Pingree declining to train with the Altgeld group, implying a shift toward common sense. The remark frames the move as a sign of improving judgment and political alignment.
The piece argues on U S territorial expansion from Louisiana to Alaska and the Philippines, asserting vast acquisitions occurred without local consent. It contrasts with Bryan’s stance on consent and cites figures on gold and money supply while noting political critique of public leadership and quotes historical actions.
Foreign authorities review American travelers as complaints to the state department rise. The text notes naturalized citizens returning after years abroad to avoid service may face consequences and scrutiny is increasing.
The piece argues that naturalization does not shield Americans abroad from local authorities. It notes diplomatic records show few effective interventions, and blames arrogant travelers who ignore foreign laws. A polite, respectful traveler is unlikely to face serious trouble or need aid from locals.
The article argues it is not proven General Wood lacked tact in a Santiago address but suggests greater restraint from American papers. It notes Cubans did not notice omissions and claims Wood’s Cuba work justifies cautious commentary in future remarks.
Rev Father Phillips of St Gabriel's Hazleton urges calm amid talk of a mine workers strike. He argues strikes burden workers and families, favors dialogue and mediation, criticizes violence, and recalls common good. He cites past strikes as costly and asserts community prosperity depends on cooperative solutions.
The fragment notes that some disapprove of the acquisition of Lessing and cites a candid opinion on the matter. It presents a brief view of controversy surrounding the acquisition and frames it as a contested issue among readers.
A partial excerpt questions how far federative principles can function as unity expands. It suggests concern that larger associations may increase fees or burdens on participants and governments.
A federal issue threatens Hawaii trade statistics as San Francisco merchants resist reporting on shipments to and from the islands. The law requires exporters and importers to file port specific volumes, but intra national movements via Hawaii are not disclosed, sidelining the Bureau of Statistics from vital commerce data. The piece traces dramatic growth in U S Hawaii trade since annexation and warns that withholding data could curb understanding of the relationship and future policy decisions.
The Cercle Francais de Universite Harvard won a gel medal and grand prize in Higher Education at Farm Raposition for its American Education and Social Economy display. The exhibit featured photos of French lecturers, diplomas, portraits, posters, and a notable production of Le Pedant Joue from Cyrano de Bergerac.
A fragmented page reports on diverse topics. It notes a hospital return to South Africa, tea brewing myths, a shift back to Austrian currency quotations, and a faulty porrentage plan in the Vienna Bourse. It mentions a ball tossing incident with animals, arrow poisons from euphorbia bark, aurochs in lower Pomerania, and botanic garden robber culture. It ends with a bridge level note on Henokiva and winter measurements.
A humorous, mock old verse from Denver Post writer Denver Poot features a moonlit confession scene under crickets and bats. The speaker proclaims romance and playful exaggeration with stylized phrasing and invented words.
The Scranton Tribune announces an Educational Contest to boost circulation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ten top participants will win scholarships covering tuition and, for the two leading winners, board for four and three years. Additional rewards include 10 percent of subscriber proceeds a contestant secures. Letters to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
A list of scholarship opportunities in Wyoming Seminary Keystone Academy Scranton programs and business colleges. Offers include watches and solid gold items as prizes for top contestants. One line notes a 10 percent payout for those failing to secure a prize.
Rules outline how contestants earn points by scouting new subscribers to the Scranton Tribune. Subscriptions must be prepaid, new only, with renewals not counted. Prizes awarded to top collectors. payments in advance, cancellations and transfers restricted. Subscriptions and funds must be submitted promptly. blanks available at The Tribune office or by mail. Contest closes at 6 PM Saturday, September 2.
Finleys offers a new fall line of dress goods including cheviots camel hair pebble cheviots vieunas whipcords armures and broadcloths Venetians plaid and stripe back cheviots in a full range of colors and black styles and prices are correct.
Rainette introduces a new cloth that is shrink resistant and spot free in colors including Silver Oxford Grey Brown and Blue. Sizes from 19 to 27 inches wide offered at prices lower than ever to start the season.
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