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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
4
Scranton voters in February 1900 endorse a Republican school directors ticket led by C. C. Ferber and Fellows. The piece notes criticism of Roosevelt boosters and praises Charles Emory Smith as a premier cabinet figure with noted oratory.
The New York Railroad commission weighs the Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad proposal to run from Lackawanna to Kingston amid public scrutiny of official integrity. Critics say officials may be unfairly assumed to be influenced by corporate interests, but the board is viewed as conscientious and focused on merit. The piece also notes Aguinaldo’s unclear whereabouts and Mr Ryan’s perceived central role in the surge.
The Chicago Times-Herald argues European delight at British reverses stems from envy and hostility to republican England. It cites British commerce dominance in 1496 and contrasts it with continental powers, noting American interests and the U S stance toward British colonial policy.
The article notes one fifth of UK commerce came from the United States and nearly a quarter of UK imports were from us in the last fiscal year. It cites US imports from Great Britain at 297,820,044 dollars, and exports to Britain at 52,274,456 dollars, with continental Europe far behind. It discusses continental powers’ attempts at trade combines and Britain’s cautious stance toward European partners.
A Monday address on the twentieth century bank offering of 26 million dollars urged by bishops and Rev. Dr. George KB Reed highlighted rising wealth and charity. Reed urged financial responsibility and greater support for education in a sermon blending Methodism and public philanthropy.
Astrolabe cast for Thursday February 1 reveals a child's happiness tied to canal and avenue completions. Odd aphorisms float about markets dreams and moral cautions. A mix of proverbs and stray musings ends with Amacchus advise to share kindness and avoid idle rebuke.
Postmaster General Charles Emrick Smith argues the Philippines honor a moral duty to U S expansion, secures open doors in China, and builds a self reliant economy. He credits Manila victory, warns against contraction, and urges a broader merchant marine to push American industry and civilization abroad.
Pastor J. L. Williams protest invites Tribune to publish letters about Rev Wilbur F Crafts and gossip from Washington. He argues public interest lies in temperance and decency, noting the president’s choice of drink is private if conduct remains proper.
A scientific cooperative kitchen idea in New Haven proposes hot ready meals at standard rates, backed by businessmen, to aid poor families. If practical, it could revolutionize domestic life by reducing cooking at home and boosting efficiency, with trials awaited by residents and workers.
We have now a full line of all makes of watches that we guarantee to pass. Buy watches from an old reliable house not an itinerant agent. We are here to stay with a guarantee "as good as gold" and prices as low as any.
Our Table Linens are among the best celebrated makes and sold at old prices due to early stock purchase. The announcement notes a broad sale of dry goods including linens, stressing quality and favorable pricing for housekeepers.
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