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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces it prints letters on current topics only when signed by the writer with real name. Submissions may be edited as a condition of acceptance and all letters must be approved by editors before publication.
National ticket William McKinley for president Theodore Roosevelt for vice president. State nominations including Galusha A Grow for Congress and WilliamConsult for Congress. Local officials named: George M. Watson sheriff, J A Scranton treasurer, William T Lewis district attorney. Court terms and county roles listed with party designations. Note on a Sunday incident and emphasis on punishment for railway thefts.
An education ad promotes canvassing skill as the path to business success in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It argues practice and experience build practical insight and job opportunities during vacation. The piece commends Mayor Moir for addressing disturbances at Nay Ang park’s merry-go-round on Sundays, linking it to community standards.
The piece praises General Palmer as the favored Republican nominee for Congress in the Twelfth district, framing the win as a clear popular expression and a step toward restoring the district to GOP control. It notes George Ferrin as nominee for judge and discusses local party dynamics, civil service reform debates, and campaign contrasts in Harrisburg and at Kin City platform critiques.
The retreat of the direst primary system in Lugurne County passed off on a calm morning with better turnout than expected. The Democratic ticket appears well organized and geographically balanced, avoiding past state-made flaws. A skilled orator will face the paramount issue without getting tangled in the campaign.
Democratic campaigners argue that Porto Ricans have no international legal status. They contend US sovereignty in Puerto Rico makes natives American equals with full protection, while misconduct by authorities is handled as in any state. England would protest through Washington in similar cases.
The American exhibition at the Paris fair compares unfavorably with some nations yet remains on par with the best representations. In contrast the American exhibit in China has met the standard set by international displays.
The item notes Delaware hopes for a bumper crop to ease prices for northern buyers and remarks on suspended rebellion efforts in Porto Rico. It praises Senator Clark of Montana for meeting political obligations and urges candidates to reveal positions on the Skwabeub War. It also mentions Japan could lead in China, with others paying the costs, and that Mr. Towne plans to reveal his political stance soon.
The piece critiques the Democratic platform over Puerto Rico with references to the New York Tribune and historic governances in Louisiana Florida and Porto Rico while assessing party choices in the 1900 election. It cites dividend flows from New York railways to investors and hints at regional political alignments and endorsements.
Beginning Saturday evening contestants in the Tribune Educational Contest started collecting new subscribers with three month payments. Participants emphasize securing three month or longer subs, as points accumulate faster. A youth aims to list willing readers for a dressed to the Editor of the Educational Contest, Peranton Tribune, Peranten, Pa.
A list of scholarships and prizes from local vendors including Wyoming Seminary Keystone Academy Scranton Conservatory of Music Scranton Business College and Lackawanna Avenue exhibitors. Rewards include stipends watches jewelry and a performance payout of ten percent of winnings to contestants.
The contest rewards the contestant with the most points for securing new subscribers to The Scranton Tribune. Points credit subcriptions of one month to twelve months with fixed values, bonuses for early renewals, and a top prize choice from a list of rewards. All subscriptions must be prepaid and written on blanks available at The Tribune office or by mail. The contest closes at 8 pm on September 29, 1914.
Five top prizes offer high merit scholarships and valuable rewards. Winners gain lifelong benefits from three months of hard work, with additional honors including cabinet grand piano bicycle camera and gold or silver watches. Submissions invited for inquiries and entry.
A newspaper review roundup endorses William Sage's Robert Tournay for dramatic Parisian revolution scenes and strong character work. It lauds Jack London’s The Son of the Wolf and other titles by M. B E Davia, Caroling Brown and Flor Ever Convene, highlighting vivid settings, moral themes, and lively storytelling. The piece also notes Vermont history in A Danville Moncorn’s Newland Fh Robins son and praises Robinson’s portrayal of New England character.
Fragmentary item notes a range of topics from London housing to military medicine and urban gas infrastructure. Details are garbled with several improper spellings and missing context, hindering a cohesive event or person focus.
A dream tale in Baltimore American style where a plumber imagines immense wealth and hotel life charging for every breeze and sunlit hour. A stern intruder with a nun and child interrupts, declaring the bill for coal and wealth invalid while the dream ends with a moral about wealth.
The advertisement highlights a $20 three piece bedroom suite, noting its eye catching design, inviting a closer look, and strong construction and finish. It claims these suites are superior to any offered at the site, appealing to customers seeking quality value.
The store damaged by fire announces temporary quarters at 137 Penn Avenue for watch repair clock repair and jewelry repairs. They will safely complete work left with them before the fire and honor repairs at their present store.
Our July sale offers one week of special inducements to stock up at below season prices. Lines were bought with care and customer interests first, with many early selections now at greatly reduced prices though not all sizes remain. Exceptional values in lace trimmed skirts and night gowns, last call on colored shirt waists to close out quickly.
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