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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
5
The text lists national and state officials and county officers including vice president Roosevelt and McKinley era style names. It notes the ticket follows a partisan nomination with a sentiment that the people will elect those nominated. The fragment ends with a line asserting the people nominate and will elect.
The piece lauds William McKinley’s renomination as a near consensus result of a successful administration. It contrasts McKinley with Roosevelt, praising steadiness and honesty, noting harmony across parties and the Times’ hope for continued leadership. It mentions Hanna and Quay as aging figures and highlights divine providence as a rationale.
The Philadelphia Wanamaker columns showed a lack of honest commentary on the Roosevelt movement at the convention. Anti Quay papers pushed the view that Roosevelt lacked independence, portraying him as influenced by Hanna and administration leaders.
The piece describes intraparty fights over Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Hanna’s views, noting Hanna’s alleged contempt for Roosevelt and the broad support for Roosevelt’s continued leadership. It highlights the convention’s reaction and the ridicule of hostile press, including the Wanamaker network, as Roosevelt secured a strong ovation. The account emphasizes party unity and the respect shown for the incumbent president.
A New York cor respondent reports on the Storage Power Company and its hot water storage system for urban transit. The method uses superheated water at high pressure to push pistons in steam engines on railroad cars, promising simpler, lighter, and cheaper power with higher efficiency than electricity or compressed air. Early tests on the New York Central line reached 2 mph, with plans for a standard suburban car.
The text outlines Pratt’s experiments in hot water power, broad patents on converting superheated water into work using staged cylinders, and notes interest in New York City’s development. It mentions China’s power interests and praises U S actions in Cuba as humanitarian.
The pugilist's father, Rev. A. C. Jeffries, predicts Jim will continue boxing until he loses and then turn to religion. An exchange hints Japan's interest in China affairs may reflect testing its new army and navy.
Senator Billy Mason attended to extend sympathy to those in need but did not secure a chance to present a broader plan or gain visible support.
In Philadelphia the Hirwah element nearly forgot a presidential nomination. The Hagie group doubts peace conferences this year. The Chinese government is accused of aligning with sensational war propagandists. Roosevelt is seen as a casualty of candor. Canton, Ohio seeks renewed prominence on the map.
Fragmented account describes a political meeting with references to Quay and notable attendees. The text recalls demonstration aftermath, wife remarks, and a Stratford area gathering with mentions of several named individuals. The passage is largely unclear and sketchy.
A Chicago Times-Herald editorial argues Roosevelt’s appeal stems from plain speech and honest action. It credits his optimism, vitality, and拒 flat straightforward nature while noting critics accuse him of subterfuge. The piece frames Roosevelt as a fighter and reformer trusted by common people.
The piece discusses a prominent figure favoring a strong executive role in the Empire state and hints at party unity despite opposing factions. It notes McRinkey and Rowse as potential allies and suggests a personal influence shaping the ticket while aligning with the party's broader aims.
The article surveys diverse topics from colonial administration and railway engineering to astronomy and education. It notes court reversals, social clubs, philanthropic aims, gas distribution, phonograph usage, and a glimpse of global science enthusiasm, including telescopes and experiments. It also lists birthrates, terrapin size lore, and college graduate counts across several institutions.
The copy highlights a $20 three piece bedroom suite and notes each piece draws attention inviting closer look. It emphasizes construction and finish with comparisons and asserts these sets are superior to anything previously offered by the police.
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