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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune invites letters from readers on current topics. Submissions must be signed with the writer's real name and are subject to editorial decision before publication. The paper is published daily except Sunday and carries a modest subscription price.
The page lists national and state Republican nominations including McKinley Roosevelt for president and vice president, with numerous county and district offices named such as Auditor General E. Handenbergil, Congressman candidates Watson and Pelillows, and other local posts. It notes Bryan’s forthcoming pounding and Bryan’s right to set conditions in a closing line.
The piece contrasts a booming national economy and high American prestige with a skeptical Kansas City gathering. It denounces the event as demagogic and envious, praising seasoned judgment while warning that Populist agitation could threaten conservative order and future presidential prospects. The author condemns Richard Croker’s influence as an empty threat to David E. B. Hill.
The text notes Colonel Bryan plans to vote for William McKinley and the Republican ticket this fall. It cites Bryan's remark about appealing to voters with uneven prosperity and contrasts his tax return, showing a rise from 270 to 4540 dollars, illustrating wealth growth and the Republican idea of sixteen to one. Bryan’s wealth is attributed to hard work.
The piece lauds an unnamed man’s unprecedented early 1896 feats and calls his energy a model for American citizenship. It notes Chicago Times-Herald’s stance on Bryan and McKinley, praising Republican prosperity. It also praises the Times for cash premiums to newsboy canvassers to boost subscriptions.
A lengthy editorial extols the expanding American news reach via Associated Press coverage from the Philippines to Africa and China. It urges readers to value a reliable paper over flashy sensationalism and notes the retirement of Colonel A. K. McClure, praising his contributions to American journalism.
The article argues for a formal settlement of the St. Louis street railway strike, noting workers returned to former roles with preference given to nonviolent strikers. It critiques the economic cost exceeding millions, cites disruption and lawlessness, and warns of harm to public order, civility, and confidence in American civilization.
A fragmentary opinion piece laments labor capital clashes in the early twentieth century and cites unrest in Passaic New Jersey after a home made torpedo explosion. It critiques violence, praising civil justice and noting figures like James M. Guffey Senator Clark and Senator Quay at a Kansas City event.
An account describes General Sternberg’s forces marching with a gold coin hoard weighing several pounds. Dr Bremberg guards the treasure amid captivity and hardship, finally returning to Washington where a jubilant welcome reveals the fortune squandered in luckless gambling the first night.
During a Weldon North Carolina stop President Cleveland greets a large crowd and exchanges a famed punch line with a veteran countryman. The scene includes a curious tramp moment near a teachers delegation, revealing humorous civic lore and a portrait of political wit.
A series of courtroom scenes shows Judge Fitzgerald admonishing a miner for appearing in work clothes, a writ serve attempt on a tenant, and a bench warrant. The piece highlights decorum disputes, contempt risks, and a juror’s coat misadventure amid a chaotic Arizona courtroom.
A fragmentary report lists regiment casualties amid wars and postwar activity. It notes 113 killed in action or wounded, 210 died of disease, with several members serving diverse roles from Boers to Australian regiments. References to Buffalo Bill’s show and Isabel the Cherokee appear among scattered anecdotes.
A fragment from the Washington Star shows a spectator praising a theater performance while commenting on a shy usher and a confusing line about a French dish. The text is garbled and contains several misspellings.
Neatly condensed excerpts reflect Roosevelt urging unity and honor in public life. He warns that prosperity rests on honest work and credible promises, praising the regiment from the west and leaders like Leonard Wood. He calls the United States to rise to world responsibilities and to confront its own moral standards.
A dealer touts a $20 three piece bedroom suite as an exceptional value. The copy notes each piece attracts attention and invites consideration, with construction and finish compared favorably to rivals at the same price.
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