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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
4
New York Office at 150 Nassau Street lists TREELAND as a Silo Agent for foreign advertising operations. The notice outlines registration and contact details for international campaigns.
The item lists Republican nominations for various posts including McKinley Roosevelt Grow Connell and Watson, plus local offices like Prothonotary and Recorder. It notes a Pekin report claim all dead versus Times claim all safe, illustrating unreliable news and public conjecture.
The letter writers challenge the Scranton Times over sweeping accusations that bankers conspire to rob the public and dominate government. They demand specific, detailed proof or at least the grounds of the editor’s suspicions. Colonel Guffey is cited as denying plans to carry Pennsylvania for Bryan.
The article weighs whether Nuy Aug park should be kept for public benevolence or used for private profit. It criticizes a concession to Peter Stipp for a merry go round and booths, blaming exclusive venders for disturbing Sundays and raising taxes. It notes motives tied to park funding and improvement costs.
Residents near the park vow to exhaust all resources to block park and approaches changes. The mayor faces pressure to avert the law, while Chalincey FL Black opposes the fusion scheme then current in Pennsylvania, with Democrats urged to shore up Republican factions. Black is seen as a stand up fighter and his stance may win broad support among honest party members.
The piece argues that the United States Weather Bureau serves public utility by providing advance storm warnings and frost protection. It cites past hurricanes and cold waves showing property saved and warns against gambling in politics while noting McKinley odds.
A commentator weighs whether Chinese ministers in Pekin are alive amid the boxers uprising. It argues such a mass killing would not be hidden 80 miles to Ten-Tai and notes motives for delaying news include preserving leverage in negotiations and safeguarding foreign protection.
The article weighs against rumors of massacre and Pekin delays, suggesting ministers may be alive. It notes inconsistent messages from Pekin, ignorance of the Chinese ruling class, and predicts forthcoming proof. Also references Choate’s international profile and Cuban postal fraud arrests. It cites Hanna on Reed and Georgia Governor Candler criticizing militarism in McKinley policy.
A Scranton Times critique targets The Tribune over its stance on silver demonetization and currency legislation. The Times accuses The Tribune of inconsistency during Lass era campaigns and argues for fair discussion without rehashing settled topics.
From the Detroit Tribune a Swiss mobilization plan is outlined showing universal service for men aged 17 to middle age. It details three twelve year periods of service, annual encampments, and rapid deployment with armament and rations ready. The article argues this model supports commercial power and national strength.
The article discusses rising expulsions of naturalized Americans from German and Austrian empires as travelers return to their homelands. It notes authorities justify ejecting those with American liberty proof, cites cases of naturalized citizens recalled from visits, and reflects on international hospitality, treaty rights, and the idea of equal protection for citizens abroad.
Washington July 29. The annual report of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics on foreign commerce for year ending June 20, 1900 shows imports at 840,714,070 and exports at 1,394,180,971. It highlights growth in total trade and manufacturing exports, with large gains in imports of raw materials for manufacturing and expanding export markets especially in tropical regions and new territories.
Brief exchange from Philadelphia Bulletin noting Mamie refused to sing for a remand and the other party teased her, capturing a tonal vignette from local page chatter.
A garbled exchange features characters Com Dicky and TJ, a plan to read a row about Wine Makes near death, and quips about singing, rudeness, and a coy glance toward a plane, with scattered names and phrases from a Letroit Free Pres style source.
A fragmented, archaic letter style query from the Baltimore Aracriiain discusses terms like coquabrinity and paw fecentricity. The author muses on wealth versus poverty and how such traits would be viewed in society.
A fragmented catalog note discusses three piece Hedi Bulte jewelry and their appeal. It notes each piece catches the eye and invites a keen comparison of construction and finish. The author claims the items are superior to any at their price.
The firm announces temporary quarters at 137 Penn Avenue for watch clock and jewelry repair. All repairs left before the fire are safe and will be completed at the new location with prompt attention.
Close the season with two offers on French Pique shirting. Ten pieces of fine figured and stripe pique at 23 cents a yard, previously 35 cents. Seven pieces of extra quality Dresden pique at 25 cents a yard, previously 45 cents. Full line of white piques from 15 cents upward.
Advertisement asserts the store carries the largest and most complete line of office supplies in northeastern Pennsylvania. It specializes in visiting cards and monogram stationery and invites readers to visit for a trial, claiming to stock a wide range of items.
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