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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
4
The Tritume invites brief letters from readers on current topics but requires signatures for publication. All contributions are subject to editorial revision before printing.
The Times notes consensus between the recorder and the director of public safety. Both aim to do right by the public and acknowledge human mistakes while seeking timely corrective action.
The editorial asserts the Supreme Court style ruling requires taxpayer consent for public debt beyond limits. It argues Scranton should empower voters to approve essential projects like the West Lackawanna viaduct relief, urging vigorous education and a broad campaign to gain majority support. The piece questions the insurgents who label it a capitol job and demands explanation.
The article recounts Wu Ting-fang's defense against criticism from American clergy over his sincerity toward the United States amid the Boxer uprising. It cites a 4 year old Wu letter and Dr Ashmore's accusations, arguing for fair treatment and continued friendship between China and the U.S. as editorials praise balanced coverage.
The Atlantic City Jewish Chautauqua features Dr Wu defending against abuse from a Philadelphia pulpit. He questions how a minister can know his heart and condemns slander. The piece notes a broader critique of religious hypocrisy and warns against injurious innuendo against Chinese ministers. An interview with President Shaffer alleging threats over a wage strike is deemed dubious.
A supplementary note on Consul General Stowe and diplomatic pay argues United States ambassadors face high living costs while earning less overall than foreign counterparts. It cites salaries, rent, and entertainment allowances at Paris, London, Berlin, Rome, and other capitals, contrasting with British French and German postings and noting notarial fees in several ports.
A passage reviews British consular salaries in New York Philadelphia Boston and San Francisco totaling substantial sums, and notes traveling allowances paid by governments while American consuls pay their own way. It cites foreign press praise for U S consular improvements and calls for higher pay for capable diplomats. It also describes Pan American expo planning and upcoming league activities in Buffalo with events and speaker lineup.
The Schley case demonstrates that United States Navy involvement can override political expectations and stir public controversy. Both supporters and opponents question the implications for military authority and civilian oversight amid heightened scrutiny.
A national civic improvement movement with headquarters in Springfeld aims to unite groups for urban uplift. The convention schedule covers exhibitions, literature talks, and speeches by Charles Zueblin and Mina Lind Deck, focusing on public beauty, urban betterment, and cross‑group cooperation.
A St. Louis Mirror piece argues public sympathy leans toward neither side in steel mill union demands. It warns unions could bar nonmembers, threaten employer control, and risk widespread job loss, while labor may gain few protections without broad reform.
The New York Sun warns that the steel strike ordered by the Amalgamated Association aims to coerce nonunion workers and force industry into union rules. It argues British unions have crippled competitiveness and fears U S firms could face similar constraints if the strike succeeds.
The article warns that free trade and labor organization could drive American iron and steel employers to concede to powerful unions, risking a halt in innovation and industrial leadership. It argues that a rise in union strength would pave the way for wage and labor reforms aligning with British models, threatening American competitiveness.
The article argues that private settlements fail to protect public welfare as capital and labor clashes rise in the United States. It praises New Zealand for a compulsory arbitration system where neither side dominates and the law enforces obligations for the public good. The piece suggests the principle will spread as capital and labor mature.
The August World's Work highlights its Pan American Exposition souvenir issue. Walter H. Page profiles Buffalo fair outside and architecture. Cutin on art significance. Dunlap on Niagara Falls tower. Goodrich covers industry exhibits. Hartt details Midway. Emory and Wright anchor Pan American trade and progress. Notable illustrations total nearly one hundred. Aguinaldo capture story and other foreign tales embellish the issue.
The saying implies Romevelt cannot be defeated by opponents seeking the Republican presidential nomination if he desires to win. The remark hints at the strength of Romevelt within the party and the challenge for rivals to stop him.
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