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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune lists candidates for state and congressional offices but notes 49 total nominees and delayed returns from populous districts prevent a full table in this morning’s issue. Footings from districts heard at closing time are provided separately.
The Tribune argues the Crawford county direct primary failed to fit the population, noting high campaign costs from 75 000 to 120 000 and predicting lingering effects on party support. It questions Thursday’s convention move to restore the delegate system and credits original advocates with responsibility for the outcome.
The Tribune belatedly explains a prior error about the county convention for primary returns. The correct schedule places the convention on Thursday morning at Wofclowk, following an earlier misstatement that it would occur Tuesday.
An open letter from Alexander S Smith of New York condemns foreign and free trade foes attacking the ship subsidy bill now favorably reported to Congress. He defends the American line under the flag and rejects claims of corporate monopolies or control by Standard Oil and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
A lengthy political analysis argues for expansion, a strong merchant marine, and firm foreign policy under McKinley era ideals. It highlights figures on European trade, aims to boost American ships, regulate trusts, and promote naval and diplomatic strength. The piece also notes support for veterans, kindergarten programs, and ongoing foreign affairs.
The Philadelphia Press reports a Saturday night gathering of Republican leaders where the platform is outlined. It pledges continued support for McKinley, highlights record trade gains, and endorses the Dingley tariff, reciprocity, and Cuba policy while noting progress in Cuba and the Philippines.
In Victoria the Warram Bool district suffers extensive loss as a firestorm and drought devastate livestock. A million more cattle pasture and numerous sheep perish amid estimated damages around KW0,000. Meanwhile, Brooklyn hospital care reports oxygen therapy and unusual treatments for pneumonia. Cuban relief shipments arrive with vegetables praised for quality and potential Ontario surveys map 146000 square miles between the forty seventh parallel and Madison Bay.
Treasury bureau of statistics lists principal exports to Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines for 16 months ending April 1900. The table shows values for provisions, meats, textile goods, machinery, coal, chemicals, hardware, agricultural implements, and commodities such as cotton cloth and leather products with numerous country-specific figures.
The engineer notes London drew 201,281,604 gallons of water daily last November for an estimated 6,001,144 people, about 646 gallons per person daily. Thames supplied much of the water.
Finley announces June linen sale featuring German Silver Bleached Napkins and Damasks in multiple widths. Specials include 105 dozen napkins, damasks from $1.00 to $2.75 per yard, crochet quilts at $1.19, and Marseilles quilts at $2.90. Stores emphasize right buying and appealing display for easy shopping.
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