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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
5
The fragmentary page lists Republican nominations across National and State levels for July 25 in a town called Ecranton. Names such as William McKintlay and Theodore Roosevelt appear amid scattered county and congressional entries and local officials.
A letter urges The Times to expose alleged plots by bankers allied with a national movement to manipulate the government and bond markets in Washington. The writer presses for concrete facts, names, and locations, insisting on thorough exposure of any real conspiracy rather than rumors.
The line argues for civilian prudence over eager mobilization, urging a proportionate response to current threats rather than large scale military expansion. It emphasizes practical policy over wartime sensationalism and calls for measured defense planning.
A U S court ruling on manufacturers setting selling prices prompts a leading U S publisher group to form a price discipline alliance targeting retailers especially department stores. The aim is to compel adherence to fixed prices, leveraging department store outlets to move surplus stocks and ease trade downturns. The law’s final stance remains uncertain as the debate over manufacturer price fixing continues.
The text argues against enforcing fixed selling prices for books and other goods, warning price controls can harm producers and consumers alike. It notes that overly cheap prices rob buyers of fair value and producers of rightful remuneration, while urging morality to rely on fair profit rather than coercion. It also references the pre-crisis foreign residents in China estimated at around 17,000, including Arboricains.
The piece reports on Congressman Littlefield defending the Philippines policy as a government duty, not imperialism, amid Democratic criticism. It notes Democratic hopes tied to a 1900 platform, cites tax receipts up to mid 1900, and mentions varied press theories on General Gobin and General Miller amid ongoing Asian war news.
Webster Davis, after a season on the Democratic oratorical bench, has been released. The action is described as the most flagrant instance of ingratitude recorded against the Bryan syndicate.
The piece argues that democratic speech must focus on what may happen rather than current disputes, highlighting Kentucky political debates and the burden of foresight in public argument.
The piece repeats accusations that others are thieves and perjurers, notes a near surface tunnel plan to free Anarchist Berkman from Vittaburg prison, mentions Mr. Claris of Montana aiming to influence Washington next winter, and observes New Orleans hoodlums jealously eye Pekin’s notoriety amid the Boer War’s quixotic progress.
Ajacchus drafts a July Saturday forecast noting a child’s whistle at the dead mirch marks and political schemes. The piece cautions about universal political unity and the tubercular tone of ideas, urging focused guidance only toward the reader’s chosen path.
The article profiles Glasgow’s street cleaning system, detailing the department’s structure, staff, and routines. It covers nightly sweeping, water sprinkling, waste collection, and the use of machines, with notes on costs, duties, and the division of work across districts and courts. It notes winter operations, refuse types, and the impact on street cleanliness and public health.
The department upgrades waste handling with covered galvanized pails and a regulated process. Fish refuse renovation and manure removal are redirected to the municipal farm for treatment, with sludge purification and consolidation of disposal from abattoirs and streets.
Canton correspondent reports on Sen Vienne criticism of the administration, Hanna’s influence and potential rise, and the 1908 election dynamics. It notes party deficits, district contests, and anticipated state elections in North Carolina Maine Vermont and Arkansas, with references to war loans and Roosevelt era policies.
The article analyzes U S imports from Cula Porta Kies Mawaii and the Philippines for the year ending May, detailing totals by island, including value and quantity of products such as tropical provisions and manufactured goods. It notes Hawaii and Cuba as major sources and cites figures in dollars and pounds, with breakdowns by island and month.
A scattered review of distant cultures notes Chinese travelers writing about American dishes and palates, mentions the Magdalen Islands and Gulf of Saint Lawrence inhabitants, and reports on a North Carolina court ruling on streetcar care. It also covers museum exchanges between Princeton University and British institutions, bird specimens, a whooping cough party in Huntington, pillow designs in China, cloud height measurement methods in Upsala, and historic tornado and property loss figures.
The poem recalls a postwar longing for peace and home as soldiers honor the end of conflict. Ripley D. Saunders writes in the St. Louis Public, contrasting the savage war chant with a gentler chorus of home. The piece emphasizes patriotic relief and lasting peace over bloodshed.
The listing highlights a $20 three piece bedroom suite and notes each piece catches the eye inviting a closer look. Construction and finish invite comparison, with the conclusion that these are better in every way than anything offered at the price.
The fire destroyed the store and the business has opened temporary quarters at 137 Penn avenue. Watch clock and jewelry repairs will be handled promptly. all repair work left before the fire is safe and will be completed at the present location.
For the balance of July the store offers its entire stock of Fine Madras and Silk Negligee Shirts at reduced prices. Extra value in Summer Hosiery Fine Neckwear and Suspenders Boys Blouses and Shirt Waists in Gingham Madras and Percale all at closing out prices.
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