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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune invites short letters on current topics when space allows. Letters must be signed by the writer’s real name and are open to editorial revision before publication as a condition of acceptance.
In Cranton on January 1 1900 a Philadelphia aquirer objects that curfew laws intrude on parental duty to safeguard children's moral welfare. He argues enforcement questions arise when parents fail to perform that duty.
The article lauds rising employment and earnings across industry, noting more workers in productive roles and ample investment money. It argues prosperity is wide and secure, with caution about speculators, and urges saving for adversity while highlighting educational and moral growth as opportunities for all ages. It closes by stating Secretary Gage will resign with Billy Mason.
Walter Wellman of the Chicago Times Herald argues Democratic leaders in Washington plan to exploit British reverses in South Africa to spark anti British sentiment at home. He says the motive is partisan, though the connection to U S politics may seem faint to the average reader.
A Washington post reads on anti English sentiment in U S politics over the Transvaal crisis and the Philippines debate. It notes Democratic push for Mason resolution and possible Senate action without presidential approval. It discusses mediation options and policy echoes from the administration, plus reflections on Cuban education and open door in China.
The piece cites President Schurman regretting American lax attitudes that allowed saloons to flourish in the Philippines. It also cites George Keenan on Cuban character noting Cubans are temperate despite frequent drinking, with examples from Havana Santa Clara and Matanzas showing public sobriety during celebrations.
The column offers a 2011 style daily forecast suggesting a child born today could face early 20th century-style temptations. It warns poetry and panaches influence the mind, while humor and caution mix with New Year reflections.
A Charleston News and Courier piece previews the coming century detailing calendar shifts and holidays. It notes Russia adopting the Gregorian calendar, date changes in 1901, and discussions on when the astronomical day should begin, with several predictions about Easter dates and year starts.
The text surveys expected solar and lunar eclipses, Mercury transits, a rare Venus transit, Halley's comet revisits, and meteor showers. It notes eight solar eclipses visible in the United States across specific years, a dozen Mercury transits, limited Venus events this century, and Leontid showers with dates including November 15.
A digest lists prominent names and oddities: German emperor income cited as 15 million annually. Louis Vasquez the Spanish billiards champion journeys to New York after Mexico and South America. J. Hamlin gifts land near East Aurora for a public park. Miss Helen Long holds an M D from Johns Hopkins. Cardinal Moran’s Sydney cathedral bell now electrified. Howard Pyte transforms a Chadds Ford mall into a studio. a bouquet for Admiral Dewey measures 10 roses 1 foot high. Cecclin Beaux named sole woman on Paris Exposition art jury. Dr. Henry J. Schenck, Boston dog constable, claims 10,000 killed dogs at $1 each. Agnes Smith Lewis awarded PhD honorary degree for Syriac Gospel work. William A. Jones doubts full-blooded Indian marriage. Clara Vawter emerging Indiana writer. King Humbert insured for 700000 with 2000 invested via Rothschilds. Mme Patti cites husband as sole theater spectator for La Traviata at Craig-y-Nos. Frederick Funston born in New Carlisle discusses lineage. Pauline Droulet seen as island queen by natives. Charles Broadway Rousse recalls debt imprisonment and jail inscription.
A message extends wishes for a Happy New Year to peaceful residents nationwide. It highlights prosperity in a large state and country and lists numerous towns and townsships such as Wilkes-Barre Kingston Forty Fort Nanticoke Dupont Pittston Moosic Olyphant Scranton and many more, reflecting regional pride.
Advertises a sale of comfortable cotton garments priced from one dollar up, noting this line is never carried above its value and offering best value in everyday wear at low framed prices.
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