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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
4
A Branton June 6 item reviews Republican nominations for state and federal offices listing GALUSIA A GROW ROBERT Tl FORRDERER and others. It also cites a January letter from Postmaster General Smith to Rathbone on reducing Cuban postal expenses and criticizes delays and judgments by officials including Charles Emory Smith.
A 1912 newspaper note argues for Charles Emery Smith as vice president, while Andrew TD White of New York is highlighted as ambassador to Germany. The piece contends White could appeal to German American voters and aid party strength though doubts about his acceptance persist.
The text notes that Taden-Powell did not lead the Pretoria march and there was no reason for him to, yet he is expected to engage in handshaking soon. The passage suggests broad public goodwill toward him and hints at forthcoming ceremonial involvement.
The article argues the Bloodless capture of Pretoria completes the war’s central phase. British forces will need mobile columns to patrol outlying areas while blocking access to ports to enforce pacification. England faces reconstructing a Transvaal population and guiding colonization toward English-speaking majorities for governance.
The passage discusses reaction to English speaking inhabitants and their supporters in the Transvaal, noting debates over forcible equalization of political influence, militia presence, and the moral implications of extinguishing national sentiment. It reflects concern over future South Africa and civilization amid invading forces and political pressure.
Advocates for Pennsylvania ballot reform warn that changing laws alone will fail without broader reform in the Indi visual system. The message stresses that there is no patent right on promoting civic virtue and urges untangling legal and procedural barriers to improve elections.
In Oregon the 1896 race shows McKinley leading Bryan by 2117 in a 97 297 total. Geer wins Oregon governor race by 1574 over King amid war mood. Populist ticket in 1888 polled 2846. Returns incomplete. fusion of Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans could have reduced Republican plurality if present. Results suggest strong McKinley expansion policy support among western voters and dampen Bryan hopes. Possible disaffection remains.
The piece argues that attempts to tie Cuban postal frauds to Charles Emory Smith are unfounded, illustrating the extent of partisan rhetoric in sensational claims and highlighting the gap between imagination and verified evidence.
The article argues Bryanism prevails in the eastern Democracy, with David B. Hill failing to wrest New York leadership from Richard Croker. It suggests a non Bryan Democrat might improve chances next fall, but warns opposition to Bryan risks treason to majority rule. It notes Bryan’s stubborn stance and warns a final defeat could blunt the threat if he remains the standard bearer. The Brown-Potter Al. Vorce case dismissal is noted as a recent Associated Press dispatch.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts dated references to the Brown-Potters and fading vitality. The tone hints at classical heroism versus personal decline, noting dying in different contexts as a matter of taste and simple stubbornness.
The piece argues Democrats fail to disrupt the Republican hold as investigations yield little, praising McKinley era policy. It cites passivity after pushes on Aguinaldo, Idaho reforms, and the Dingley tariff, concluding Republicans remain strong and poised for victory amid economic steadiness. It contrasts U.S. politics with China’s Boxers and attacks on Hill versus Bryan.
Special Correspondence of The Tribune reports Senator Lodge’s investigation into Pacific trade. Hawaii’s five year growth shows total U S imports rising from 11.5 million to 25.5 million, with Hawaii alone driving much of the gain. Comparisons show Hawaiian trade vastly larger than several European and American regions, underscoring strategic value to the United States. Lodge finds trade with Hawaii approaching China’s scale, and notes potential surge with Porto Rico and the Philippines as colonies absorb surplus production while expanding demand. The War Department reviews the Culian tariff for future changes.
Stephen Crane, famed writer and war correspondent, had deep family links to Scranton. The piece traces his Newark lineage, education at Syracuse, and early writing, noting his Cuban War fever and South African expedition impact. It recounts Crane’s health decline, his brother Judge Crane, and a noted London romance before his death.
The article discusses tariff revisions including reducing flour duties and salt cod imports for Cuban railroad needs, with a twelve month ad valorem concession. It cites Iowa live-stock figures from Agriculture, noting a large rise under McKinley and contrasts with Democratic claims about free trade and bread prices and foreign shipping impact on U.S. exports.
The passage highlights $20 three-piece bedroom suites drawing attention for their eye appeal and inviting acquaintance. It notes the construction and finish invite comparison and concludes these sets are better in every way than anything offered at that price.
Finley announces a June linen sale featuring table linens proclaimed as the finest offered, with attractive prices due to right-buying. Highlights include 105 dozen German silver bleached napkins at 1.25, bleached damasks in 60 to 72 inches, 75 cents to 2.75 per yard, plus crochet quilts at 98 cents and extra large Marseilles quilts at 2.90.
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