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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
7
In Scranton on February 2, 1901, the article notes William Jennings Bryan declining to run, saying he will not pose as a candidate for at least several months. It frames his stance as prudent compared with anxious supporters.
The piece argues that Theodore Roosevelt shaped American military policy by backing Elihu Root for secretary of war and pressing for a permanent army staff. It credits Roosevelt with mobilizing leaders like Dewey Wood and Lawton and stresses how his "strenuous life" ethic sparks broader energetic reform and durable national advantage.
The phrase positions Mr. Lanham for a season at least to wear the belt, portraying him as Democracy’s mournful Jeremiah.
A long critique discusses U S Cuba policy proposing a fair reply, favors practical Cuban governance terms, and warns against entangling bases and debts. The piece shifts to Scranton labor unrest urging workers and capital to unite, prevent costly strikes, and preserve the city's industrial future.
The article argues for American garrisons in Cuba to reduce Cuban military threats and attract investment, with U S control of debts and treaties to prevent rival powers from influencing Cuba. It warns that without such restraints the United States will have to intervene again under calmer judgment. The piece ends with a quip about Delaware’s senatorial deadlock.
The Philadelphia Times almanac for 1901 is a neat and complete publication with careful astronomical calculations and records of political and sporting interest. It is praised for its typographic quality and value as a reference work.
Mrs McHenry of Topeka enters temperance campaign in Kangas. She specializes in drug stores and vows to end the habit of winking when ordering soda water after completing her task.
An exchange proposes giving local places easier Americanized names. It suggests Punx sutawney and Tullalah as possible renderings to avoid pronunciation difficulties. The tone reflects a discussion on linguistic adaptation of place names.
Astrolabe cast for Saturday Feb 4 warns a child born today will have potent email. Predictions touch on vaccines and rumors, presses and newspapers, and a warning about political influences. A groundhog forecast may precede weather changes.
The Scranton Tribune's flat rate for advertising attracts broad praise from trade journals and papers nationwide. Letters from managers and advertising chiefs describe its simplicity and fairness, noting cost savings and flexible use of space across months and inches.
The Scranton Tribune adopts a flat rate advertising plan after nine months of use. It argues uniform pricing eliminates favoritism, stops undercutting by foreign firms, and secures fair value for local merchants.
The table shows U S exports of minerals metals and manufactures from 1890 to 1900. Copper oils and phosphates lead gains while iron and steel and gold exports grow sharply. Domestic ore and mineral exports triple in a decade as American industry expands.
Exchange listings for renters buyers and job help. small ads priced by word. If you have property for rent see Hackett Price building to arrange listings. For property for sale see a painter who can work on pipes and cooperage at Keystone Brewing Co. Dunmore Virginia.
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