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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune is published daily except Sunday by The Tribune Publishing Company. The notice outlines the newspaper’s publishing convention and monthly schedule.
The text presents a garbled national and state slate of officials including president elect McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt with numerous mis-spellings. It also contains a stray paragraph condemning anarchy and referencing the Mines of Naples and King Humbert, lacking clear context or coherent connection to the preceding list.
A critique questions CCOMADING and a Times editorial stance on Mor Rend Drexela Rothchilds and alleged government use for personal benefit. It taunts the Times editor as a bond holder and local banker, notes precon convention currency debates, and contrasts with Republican views. It also references Lord Roberts and the South African war front news.
The Tribune offers scholarships across several institutes including Wyoming Seminary Keystone Academy Scranton Business College and the Scranton Conservatory with cash prizes for top subscribers. The Truth counters with ten scholarships from International Correspondence Schools in engineering drawing and design fields based on coupon votes. Both papers promote opportunities for young men and women in the valley.
We affirm commitment to vigorous effort and inclusive support, contending free silver remains a key issue. The speaker aims to prevent Democratic opponents from masking opposition and asserts readiness to confront all partisan challenges.
The New York Staats-Zeitung editor defends Ottendorfer’s refusal to back McKinley and critiques the U S constitution and supreme court role in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It argues Americans support continued sovereignty over new territories and condemns foreign subjugation narratives while noting Hawaiians favor protection under the United States. A separate Caldera port railway wedding tradition rebuke notes a free-throwing nuisance at departures.
A detailed overview of China labeled the Middle Kingdom discusses territorial losses to Britain Japan and Russia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It explains imperial governance with the cabinet and seven great boards, provincial administration, railroad and telegraph advances, natural resources, and population estimates. It notes the term Chua ba Chung Kwok meaning middle kingdom.
The article frames ancient beliefs as inviolate and notes hopeful monsoon rainfall in India amid distress. It urges continued relief work for weeks or months, hints at Germany’s potential role for peace by curbing Krupp, and mentions an Indiana man offering his farm if McKinley wins. It also alludes to a money party minority in Porto.
The text discusses Lord Pruncefote and a Savannah speech on imperial expansion, contrasting expansion for future settlement with securing alien lands. It cites Jefferson, U S policy, and the Democratic platform, arguing for or against territorial growth and self government for conquered peoples, including the Philippines, within a Republican framework.
The piece reports on opposition to a Virginia convention aimed at restricting illiterate black suffrage while preserving white literacy rights. It notes a planned meeting August 2 in Charlottesville and includes remarks from Senator Hoar on the Philippine question and Mayor Latrobe on Maryland politics, ending with a brief line about Adlai Stevenson.
The Rochester Post-Express critiques Bryan as imperialist in stance and past utterances. It notes Bryan's supposed inconsistency on imperialism and foreign policy, citing Omaha Exposition remarks and alleged shifts in position regarding territorial aggrandizement and national destiny. The piece warns Nebraskans against aligning with Bryan over anti imperialist grounds.
To the Public announces reopening in temporary quarters at 137 Penn Avenue for watch clock and jewelry repair. All repair work left with the store before the fire will be completed at the new location.
A garbled column cites population estimates for China and England, crude imports rising in recent decades, wine consumption per capita in France, and Portalinga census figures with mentions of New Mosque and San Tria nes. It also notes a local Philadelphia event and reports 5,301 members in the Boston Yong Wats Christain union as of April 6.
The description touts a $20 three piece bedroom set, noting its eye catching design and inviting finish. It claims the pieces compare favorably with all competitors at the price and are better in every way.
Close of season sale offers two specials. One lot of 110 pieces fine figured and stripe French Pique at 23 cents a yard, former price 35 cents. One lot of 7 pieces extra quality Dresden figured and stripe French Pique at 25 cents a yard, former price 45 cents. Full line of white Pique from 15 cents up.
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