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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune requests short letters from readers on current topics. Letters must be signed with the writer's real name and are subject to editorial revision before publication.
The article lists national and state Republican nominees including President William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, and various county and district officials. It notes proposed Fourth of July events in Wu-Ting Fang and remarks that objectors are not boxers, questioning missionary efforts in China.
An editorial argues the need for a clear US policy on China amid a general power accord to use military effort for police purposes only. It stresses safeguarding foreign interests, stopping treaty violations, and preventing profiteering, urging decisive action to defend American rights and uphold stability.
The article contrasts William Jennings Bryan's dominating leadership of the Democratic party with Colonel Bryan's modest prewar career and limited public impact. It notes the long exposure of Major McBinley in Republican circles and questions Bryan's unexpected rise and lack of clear policy record.
A large, opinionated column attacks William Jennings Bryan, criticizing his past predictions and leadership. It touches on the 1890 race, economic outcomes, farm mortgages, and the impact of party actions on employment and industry, with side remarks on media, figures, and conventions.
The Tribune advertises a straightforward summer job offer for young men and women in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It promises substantial pay for productive work, aiming to expand its readership with a large, stable audience and urging immediate, energetic response.
A Philadelphia report notes rising shipyard activity in the Upland States with naval and mercantile tonnage valued at about $69,040,000, including $25,000,000 in U S Navy contracts and $15,000,000 for Atlantic Pacific merchant vessels, highlighting gains in early summer activity and builder commissions around $2,000,000 as the industry expands.
The article argues that China, Russia, and the United States are shaping northern China’s power dynamics, with America pursuing an open-door policy to protect trade and naval interests in the Pacific. It notes Manila’s siege, British Africa gains, and rising U S influence as England loses footing, warning Britain’s position near Port Arthur and the need to counter Japanese expansion while maintaining access to Chinese markets.
Analyzed is a drive to exploit China’s mineral wealth and rail development to boost national wealth. The piece warns of Russia and Germany expanding influence and urges proactive, decisive policy to shape China’s future and avoid dangerous shifts in world power.
Readable fragments report scattered notes on finance exports imports councils and mortality with several garbled numbers and improper terms. The text mentions Bratind exports totaling 17075 and a De Moines council banning saloons while references to Italy Switzerland and Latin phrases appear without clear context.
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