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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
7
The article names Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania as a vice-presidential contender on a twelve-page document listing candidates and positions. It outlines his bid and the political context without detailing further plans or alliances.
The notice lists Republican nominations for state offices including Congressmen at large GALUSHA A GROW and ROBERT I FORRDERER Auditor General E ED TARDENBERGIL and legislators First District THOMAS J TRY NOLDS Second District JOAN SCHEUER Third District EDWARD JAMES Jr Fourth District P A PHULVIN A quoted line claims William Connell is a friend of labor despite past employment links.
In the fight for the congressional nomination at Monday's primaries an untried man runs against Spencer who has not yet proven public usefulness. Willim Connell's two-term record and known capacity mark him as a faithful, diligent representative trusted in Washington and by leaders. Cannell is praised as a reliable, experienced public agent.
President Kruger offers praise to an American politician in a stance to sustain the war from a rear platform on a railway coach. The exchange reflects diplomatic friction as the conflict persists and leadership comments circulate publicly.
The piece argues Governor Taylor will not seek re election opening for a strong Republican bid in Kentucky. It praises John W Yorker of Danville and hints at his national influence and readiness to lead a winning campaign for McKinley. It urges nominating a fighter to energize the party and government roles.
Rev. Clin ton E B Henry of Taylor Pa told Methodist ministers in Kingston last Tuesday that Wyoming district should mobilize its evangelistic machinery to aid thousands of foreign-born coal field residents lacking religious and educational opportunities. He defended foreign missions and urged intensified evangelization rather than condemnation.
The piece argues Methodism and other Protestant bodies must mobilize benevolence to help about 50,000 non English speaking residents in the region. It stresses Christian citizenship and high living standards as urgent goals and promotes William Connell for Congress.
A Cedar Falls teacher criticizes the teaching profession for vanity and lack of esprit de corps, while a separate note discusses a congressional session reviving the army rank of lieutenant general for General Miles and assigns General Cortin a promotion, viewed as just.
A fragmented historical column mocks public figures and events. It mentions Wilkes-Barre revive the kissing bug, Kentucky’s Mr Taylor, a governor, General Thuller, Li Hung Chang, Aguinaldo, and a Dewey presidential boom, with satirical tones about their actions and motives.
A July horoscope style column notes a bored public in a crowded square and describes whimsical scenes of candidates, civic annoyances, and a casual mood for attending baseball games. It references Scranton hiring a cigar tag torige and other quirky local observations with playful typos and satirical tone.
A weekly note discusses street cleaning in American cities versus European models. It cites costs per mile and per 1 080 square yards, notes political influence on efficiency, and compares cities like New York Richmond Syracuse St Louis Providence Milwaukee and Worcester. The piece argues for contract-based cleaning and higher appropriations where needed.
Expended in 1808 and related figures show vast gaps between actual spending and what proper cleaning of miles of streets should cost. City estimates for St Louis Boston Milwaukee New York Chicago Philadelphia vary, with New York the cleanest yet data incomplete for the three largest cities.
The article argues urban street cleaning can be improved by eliminating corrupt politics, adopting merit based staff, and balancing between hand and machine methods. Chicago and Philadelphia face criticism for dirtier districts, while New York also struggles with political parasitism. It endorses patrol systems for business streets and machine cleaning for residences, predicting cost reductions and better sanitation if administration is restructured.
The April commerce summary shows US imports of tropical products in ten months ending April surpassing 2700000000 dollars, averaging about a million daily. India rubber fibers cotton gums cabinet woods indigo ivory and dyes woods lead the list as tropical raw materials increasingly fuel American factories. The Dutch East Indies and Philippines emerge as major sources amid rising inlands trade links.
A poetic farewell piece from The Tribune notes goodbye and drift away from a loved one. The verse invokes fading stars, dawn light, and sun god imagery to express longing and departure. Scranton publication date appears as Eight in the month, presenting a lyrical, period voice.
An advert promotes a three-piece bedroom suite priced at £20. It highlights value and affordability for the reader.
Rich cut glass and sterling silver pieces featured with clocks and other items. The listing emphasizes decorative collectibles and quality tableware suitable for gifting or collection.
Finley's Linen Sale offers a premier display of table linens with introductory pricing on German silver napkins, damasks, and Scotch damasks in multiple widths. Specials include 105 dozen German silver bleached napkins at $1.25 per dozen, 60 72 inch damasks at $0.75 to $2.75 per yard, and quilts priced as low as $1.19 to $2.90, highlighting quality and value for June shoppers.
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