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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
4
Sunday issue notes editorial review sign and printing policy for reader letters. Mentions monthly rate and post office delivery in Scranton Pennsylvania. Readers are invited to contribute under supervising editorial control.
The Scranton Times contrasts gold standard supporters with silver advocates. It attacks the gold banking clique and Wall Street gambling while noting a shift in its own paper’s views in response to the Democratic platform. The piece references the 1900 national contest and local political figures including McKinley Roosevelt Connell Watros and Deane.
The document argues for closer fraternal ties between the English speaking nations, noting the aim is cordial relations not political alliance. It stresses mutual good will between Americans and English people, with no hostility toward others and no desire for entangling treaties or political commitments. It asserts the U S should stay open and generous in foreign relations. It notes abundant testimony in the Goebel murder trial, but disputes the quality of that evidence.
A 19th century commentary laments the growing practice of photographing women at summer resorts for public display. It contrasts respectful caricature with invasive images of private individuals like Mary Ann Jones and Samarintha Brown arriving at Atlantic City, calling for modesty and caution in the age of the camera.
The piece critiques metropolitan papers for publishing salacious images of women like Mary and Samarintha in skimpy attire. It warns of faked or stolen photos and notes a trend of summer belles seeking notoriety by publicizing their names and images.
The article recounts Democratic figures debating a strategy to drop the silver 16 to 1 stance at the 1896 convention. It details Hill’s plan to sideline the 16 to 1 plank via resolutions and his clash with Tammany bosses Croker and Van Wyck. It also compares Hill’s tactics to broader Tammany politics and notes public sentiment shaping political fortunes.
Alfred Henry Lewie claims Croker biographer that Hill plotted to gain the presidential nomination by manipulating Cleveland and 1891 New York politics. Hill allegedly aided Grover Cleveland’s 1892 gubernatorial loss to Harrison, then pursued the 1904 nomination, with Cleveland later losing favor among Democrats.
Despite expert assurances many observers report the naphtha launch is now on a rising, uncertain path with growing public concern and speculation about its direction.
In the July Century on commercial adequacy Man Carroll D Wright presents figures showing United States Great Britain and Germany leading world markets. The report outlines exports imports and costs with emphasis on three nations and their trade performance for the year.
The article analyzes annual export figures for the United States and Britain, noting Britain as the top customer while U S goods flow to Europe and the Orient increase. It cites totals in dollars for imports and exports, with Japan and China contributing to rising foreign sales and a predicted long-term growth in foreign trade.
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes that a Korean bride should not speak on her wedding night, a breach of etiquette seen as not highly troubling. The joke contrasts such silence with a honeymoon, as observed in a brief social column.
A collection of child mischief and family life anecdotes. It recalls Little Johnny Duncan, Mary and her jelly incident, and Mrs Treacott Sweat with humorous misunderstandings about names and summer socks. The piece captures child logic and neighborhood humor in a vintage domestic setting.
A fragmentary vignette shows children discussing hair, cures, and business figures at breakfast while a mother speaks German to the children. The tone imitates a domestic scene with quirky mispronunciations and childlike questions, reflecting family life and early schooling.
A fragmented Indianapolis Pens excerpt recounts young Esther and Marjorie with playful, awkward chores and classroom moments. Stories of hair gossip, mother figures, and a curious waiter named Dam surface amid domestic humor and kindergarten mischief.
The Washington Post quotes McKinley stressing duty to reestablish law and order in the Philippines while fearing no abatement of American rights or obligations. It notes Chicago News and others arguing commercial interests color policy more than humanity and liberty.
Fragmentary historical text discusses administrative goals and proposals regarding governance. It mentions seeking support from Americans and a proposed protectorate approach, but sentences are garbled, lacking clear events, dates, or names.
A collage of scattered notes covers diverse topics from population percentages and religious groups to railway engines and maritime plans. The text mentions Protwels and Vietuwla, a proposed name change, and references in Britain and America about locomotives, wells, and a Turkish monopoly. It contains garbled phrases about diseases, tolls, and a chaotic mix of places like Palmyry and Stenkloten.
A scrambled, poem like question asks travelers which road to take through forks of the Nomini and mentions travels past Cheese to Teal, a detour to Chiat Wie, and a detour ending with Medina with vague names and misaligned phrases.
The article highlights twenty three piece bedroom suites, noting their eye catching appeal and inviting closer inspection. It discusses construction and finish and compares these suites with prior offerings, concluding they are superior in every way to previous items.
The fire destroyed our store and we have opened temporary quarters at 137 Penn Avenue. We will promptly attend to watch clock and jewelry repairing and ensure all pre fire repairs remain safe and will be completed at the new location.
The store offers reduced prices for its entire stock of Fine Madras and Silk Negligee Shirts during July. Extra value on Summer Hosiery Fine Neckwear and Suspenders Boys Blouses and Shirt Waists in Gingham Madras and Percale all at closing out prices.
An advertisement touts a wide assortment of office supplies in northeastern Pennsylvania and invites customers to visit for trial. It emphasizes visiting cards and monogram stationery as specialties and claims to stock the largest and most complete selection in the region.
In Toveland Colorado Park a merchant at the Golden Rule Store shares his 25 year asthma struggle. He began taking Ripans Tabules 18 months ago to regulate his stomach and lessen asthma attacks. He reports fewer confinements and attacks though not a cure, using about two Tabules weekly on Sundays and one each Wednesday and Friday.
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