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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune notes space allows brief signed letters on current topics. An American company receives an order for 2000 tons of steel rails for Norway’s railroads, first such export for the firm, illustrating rapid expansion at Sparrows Point mill.
The article discusses McKinley backing free admission for Puerto Rican goods, later paused for revenue needs. It notes a 15 percent duty on imports, aimed to fund Puerto Rico. Congress may treat new territories as property to regulate by tariffs. It contrasts ideal theory with practical politics and mentions a Beranton play as rapid color.
The South African representative argues the war will not end until Pretoria falls and Britain reaches the capital. He says Boer confidence is high, Europe offers little help, and only the United States could mediate though the administration is lukewarm. He notes public opinion matters when well founded.
The piece argues against broad public meetings in support of or denunciation of the South African war. It says many attendees are earnest while others attend for partisan reasons. It dismisses calls for U S speeches as useless against Lord Roberts and favors mediation only if both belligerents accept it.
A group of Porto Ricans visit Washington to press Congress on tariff policy in their interests. While sincere, observers note free trade would require revenue, best supplied by importers, and assure the Porto Ricans that their affairs will be in the hands of a Republican administration.
The senate committee on commerce reports a bill to boost foreign trade via the ocean merchant marine with subsidies and conditions. It aims to build U S ships, attract American owners, and require half cargoes on foreign voyages while limiting undue favoritism across vessels and routes.
The article argues passage will spur American shipyards to build about 500,000 tons of ships within five years, triple foreign trade efficiency, reduce ocean transport costs, cut foreign shipping payments, and enable free mail delivery as a government asset. It also notes the milling trust collapse, calls it a worthwhile price, and cites Barrowe’s alleged insanity and yellow journalism. It mentions Cronje’s expected satisfaction in English circles.
In an East Side street car a huge multi tier wedding cake causes a hush and flutter among female riders. A black porter clarifies the cake is for a cake walk, not a wedding, and conversation resumes.
Washington report recalls Representative Champ Clark of Missouri warning that interrupting a speaker is risky when the other party has sound mental control. He recounts a past incident in the last Congress over civil service debate time and notes a sharp exchange with Colonel Hepburn of Iowa about party lines and repeal.
On the first day of the Fifty sixth Congress a deputation visit to the president is recounted as he excuses himself and leaves with Senator Burrows. A Cushman attempts entry to the House door and is admitted. John Bright anecdotes reveal his temper and marriage quirks with humor and sharp wits.
Representative Foster of Chicago is introduced to Speaker Henderson after the first distribution of committees. He jokes about liking his appointment and being a member of the committee of the whole, joking he might be in the speaker's debt for another good committee as Henderson smiles and offers Philippine cigars.
Notice of a Republican district convention to nominate a candidate for the legislature and elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg. Primary election details and filing rules are specified, with deadlines and registration requirements. W. A. Paine is chairman and Joseph Jeffrys secretary, Scranton, Feb 22, 1900.
Notice to Republican voters of the Second Legislative District announces a primary on Saturday March 17 1900 from 4 to 7 pm to elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg. The convention to certify votes will be held March 20 1900 at 1 pm in Scranton courthouse. Candidates must register full name and post office address and pay a twenty day before election. District vigilance committees conduct the vote and report results to the district convention chaired by Frederick W. Fleitz with Walter E. Davis as secretary.
The Republican standing committee of Lackawanna's Third district schedules the district convention for April 1900 in Scranton to nominate a legislature candidate and elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg. Vigilance committees set primaries April 7 1900. candidates must register by March 17 1900 and pay assessments to be printed on ballots.
A Beth lehem pastor tells his congregation that five hundred maidens are eager to marry and offers to perform ceremonies for free. He claims women are pretty and modest while men are too shy to propose, prompting debate on matrimony versus careers for women and sparking calls for reformers’ long penance.
We offer a full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection from a reliable house. Not a transient agent. We are here to stay with a guarantee “as good as gold.” Prices as low as any.
A maid imagines a lover’s regard while his thoughts fix on how to obtain cash. The man claims she stirs his thoughts with her beauty, but his real concern remains money. The Indianapolis Journal notes a similar mood in a verse about perception and motive.
Finley’s Foulard Silks and Challies announces a new spring line for 1900 featuring the cream of the manufacturers, with colors suitable for summer garments. The collection moves away from blacks and navys to include blues greys heliotropes fawns and other shades in Natural Foulard and Liberty Satin finishes.
Our Charlies are handsome and our assortment is extensive this week, but finer grades are scarce and the display will be limited. Early buyers will secure top choices from the exhibit this week.
Teachers and superintendents seek substantial inexpensive aids for class use in picture study. Prang Platinettes offer 100 different subjects with beautiful new reproductions. Prices are very reasonable and the assortment complete.
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