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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton SunBune announces weekly publication details and a policy requiring signed letters from readers. It notes editorial revision rights and the condition that contributions must bear the writer's real name for publication.
The 1900 Republican ticket for national and state offices is listed with President Morisley and Vice President Roosevelt, plus candidates for auditor general, attorney general, clerk, and other county and district posts. The column critiques sensational New York editors and warns against dangerous news during campaign season.
The article reports Otto Ottendorfer of the New York Staats-Zeitung doubts voting in 1900, citing disgust with both parties. It discusses German American attitudes toward Bryan and McKinley, concerns about a large standing army, and the war in the Philippines influencing civic support.
The text argues that the nation pursues a firm reciprocity based diplomacy without jingoism. It praises the credibility of American travelers abroad and the high standing of its chancelleries, while questioning Mr. Ottendorfer’s stance on McKinney and noting suspicions about sources for misinformed China reporting.
The piece cites Rev Dr Win Ashmore and others criticizing Western and Chinese actions after the Pekin killings. It notes comments in the Washington Star and New York Sun about calm judgment, political maneuvering, and the minister Wu’s strain. Philadelphia warns against misapplied psychology in infant care.
The Kentucky Republican platform declares a duty to repeal the rebel election law and restore self government. It contends Democrats deny the people's will, citing lost offices and unseated lawmakers, and demands universal liberty and free schooling as essential to suffrage.
A Victorian era commentary asserts a vicious usurpation and a pledge that Kentucky must be redeemed. It notes sponsors confessing shame and freeing their party while holding stolen power. The text also speculates Aguinaldo may be writing a book.
The Republican National Committee surveyed 200 manufacturers, detailing yearly employment and total wages from 1890 through 1899. Employment rose from about 0.5 million to roughly 174 thousand, while total wages grew from earlier levels to near double 1894 figures, highlighting gains in wage-earner benefits and related industries.
The piece argues the Columbia war attracts less world attention than Orient news and estimates 100000 troops needed to quell Bryanites in the Philippines until after the election. It claims resentment of taxpayers by Deioerney and notes stagant anti Quay ticket nominations keep various localities in view.
The document condenses Bryan's platform on sound money and anti Imperial measures. It endorses gold currency, opposition to Populist and Republican excess, support for Cuban pledges, Philippine policy favoring restraint, and calls to curb trusts and tariffs. It advocates direct election of senators and pensions for soldiers.
Fragmented speech condemns excluding Asians and endorses strict non entangling stance. References Jefferson, entangling alliances, and opposition to entering wars unless necessary. Mentions 19 000 and a plea to farmers, with crude historical allusions and garbled names.
The Pittehure Dispatchis reports Carnegie Steel workers in Braddock and related plants received pay Saturday with over 2600000 distributed by company paymasters. Wages rose across mills in the Tartl nek valley and Turtle Cheek area, while economic commentary ties the gains to McKinley era politics and mortgage data from Indiana Nebraska and broader national prosperity.
A garbled summary of global statistics and curiosities mentions 2.9 million members in an organization, a railway with over 6 miles and 92 locomotives, new automobile networks near Cor tina Spain, irrigation plans for Northern Mexico, a rise from 20 to 220 female physicians in America, a snake disrupting a telegraph line in Kansas Texas, and various other scattered notes on weather, fairs, railways, and labor. It also notes 150,000 horses and mules landed in South Africa, safety device tests, a Chicago railway exhibit, and the Monadnock building in Chicago housing a large population with a separate post office district.
Fragmentary verse voice laments lost love and enduring longing. Poem speaks of the meadow lark, memory, and a spirit poured toward the grave, with imagery of nature and sorrow echoing across time.
The fire destroyed our store and we have opened temporary quarters at 137 Penn Avenue. We will promptly attend to watch clock and jewelry repairs and complete all work left with us before the fire at our present location.
Readers are urged to examine the $20 three piece bedroom suites, which attract attention with their design and finish. Shoppers compare construction and statement, and conclude these sets are better in every way than any other offering at the price.
For the balance of July the entire stock of Fine Madras and Silk Negligee Shirts is offered at reduced prices. Extra value in Summer Hosiery Fine Neckwear Suspenders Boys Blouses and Shirt Waists in Gingham Madras and Percale at closing out prices.
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