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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces publication details, postal handling, and editorial rules. It invites readers to submit letters with the writer’s real name and notes that all contributions are subject to editorial revision.
A garbled national political roster names William Morisley Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt positions. Officials listed include Auditor General Hardenbergil Treasurer Scranton Recorder Bonn and others. Colonel Bryan criticizes the Republican platform, urging disinterested scrutiny.
The piece notes the real challenge is deploying war-making power to danger zones to protect foreigners and avert mass destruction. It praises powers for energetic action and cites U S efforts sending ships from the Philippines to Chinese treaty ports under orders to safeguard Americans. It warns against overreaction to broader world-war fears and quotes Richard Croker on preserving republican government.
Senator Platt shifts stance over General Francis Vinton Greene as possible New York county Republican chairman to succeed Lemuel Ely Quigg. The New York Sun reports mixed views as leaders weigh Greene availability for presiding over the county committee amid Roosevelt and party interests.
The Herald reports Platt claiming opposition to General Greene over his Philadelphia view on Roosevelt. Greene, who declined vice offers, allegedly urged Roosevelt to exit the race out of friendship with New York Governor. Philadelphia convention drew 260,000 visitors and significant outsiders’ money, marking a high water mark for the city’s enterprise.
A historic streetcar strike in St Louis triggers heavy costs with 49 days of disruption. 18 dead and 180 injured. widespread boycotts deter riders and workers. City losses mount as 3,000 nonunion workers are brought in while 300 former employees resume, and car service remains sparse. Calls grow for arbitration to settle the dispute and curb trusts linked to Republican policy, per a New York Herald dispatch.
The article notes rising activity in Storm Centers in China and highlights Pekin, Tien Tsin, and Newchwang as key ports. It details railway and canal plans, shipping routes, and the impact on American trade including imports of sheetings, kerosene, and cotton goods. It cites Alfred Hippisley on trade, and mentions the Grand Canal linking northern ports to Shanghai and Tien Tsin.
The article critiques Republican platform formation and the need for a concise national program. It notes the president's acceptance letter will define future action if reelected and urges a sharp, expert writeup of ideas. It also mentions Kentucky figures pressing repeal of the Goebel law and party accountability.
A discussion in the Medical Record proposes a cure involving resting the back of the neck on a rubber pillow inflated with sea water. A traveler able to maintain this position on a transatlantic voyage would likely require no other health certificate.
The report notes rapid English imports in 1808, with American goods dominating kerosene oil imports totaling 2,081,000 gallons, and cotton yarns rising to 77,588 haikwan taels. Native cloth, medicines, silk, green tea decline while raw cotton and paper lose ground. Pekin and Stanhaikwan connected by railways referenced in context.
A Woman's Realm piece recalls Prilverhart and his wife, lauded for charity work and home devotion, amid public sympathy after her death. The narrative contrasts a bereaved husband, a troubled son, and community figures including a Chinese minister at a convention and Mrs Thurston, senator’s bride, described in ornate detail.
James F. Mitchell of The Scranton Tribune reported from Philadelphia on the National convention week noting his newspaper’s anticipatory coverage and literary ability. He reflects that Roosevelt’s renomination was not anticipated by the Hough fider and commends Mitchell as a tireless editorial worker.
Archbald Citizen lauds The Scranton Tribune for clear readable convention reports by city editor James F. Mitchell. Tribune coverage is praised as surprisingly good and tailored to public taste, with weekly reports covering all convention phases.
The article argues that despite current destruction in China, peace and prosperity will rise, unifying order and opening China to modern trade. It forecasts vast American profits for merchants and manufacturers as China’s opening expands textile demand and overall mercantile activity for the United States.
Biography of William McKinley listing birthplace Niles Ohio January 29 1844 military service with Twenty Third Ohio Volunteers at Antietam details of rank muster roll later career as lawyer district attorney and congressman author of major bills and governorship tenure notes height weight complexion habits temperament religion marriage and personal preferences without living children mentions reading interests and dress style.
The text extols a $20 three piece bedroom system praised for eye catching design and high quality finish. It stresses constructive quality and overall value, claiming the set is superior to any competing offer at the price.
Finley’s announces uniform reductions on waists bought this season, promising customers the benefit while the season remains at its best. The store emphasizes consistent pricing across all waists sold in the current season.
For one week beginning Saturday we offer a full line of best cambric and percale waists that retailed so far this season at gc 1.00 and 1.15. Fine assortment of percale and gingham waists reduced from 1.25. Best Scotch Madras waists that are still good value at 1.98 to 2.25. We show a full line of fine white waists at the right prices.
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