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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
4
The piece notes Republican nominations and a report on the healthful condition of the treasury of the poor board. At a cash balance meeting, over $11,000 on hand is cited as evidence of efficient administration and warrants the board members’ congratulations.
Discussion in Congress follows St Louis centennial fair plan with a $5,000,000 federal grant request. Secretary Wilson highlights Louisiana territory’s wartime supply role and vast wheat output, noting states included and historical price contrasts with Jefferson’s purchase.
The Pennsylvania Railroad latest to introduce old age pensions sparks wider industry interest. Baltimore and Ohio follows, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad plans to pension about 24 000 employees with added sickness accident and disability insurance funded by monthly employer contributions.
The article discusses employer funded pensions as a means to secure retirement income. It argues contributions by railroads plus employee benefits, with a pension due at age 70, and stresses social equity between employers and workers. It calls for industry level funding to ensure loyalty and reduce reliance on charity. It foresees pension reform as pivotal to 20th century US social policy.
The quoted passage laments fatalities from denying medical care in favor of faith healing. It argues law is powerless in stopping such practices and that common sense should prevail to protect women from harm during childbirth.
A nationalist defense argues Charles Kimery Smith as vice presidential candidate with McKinley despite Philadelphia residency. It defends expansion aims and business ties, cites Philadelphia institutions, and notes opposition over geography. The piece references Judge Lochren and Lord Rosebery in broader constitutional and imperial contexts.
The piece surveys party caucus entrance demands and a general’s evolving role under military reorganization. It notes seven extra months for ratifications of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, hints at presidential-year maneuvering, praises county jail labor for roads, and weighs Indiana’s Benjamin F. Shively as Bryan’s running mate while critiquing the Smith vice-presidential bid. It also observes renewed South African war tensions via telegraph reports.
A historical notice outlines duties on goods entering Puerto Rico from the United States, detailing per unit and ad valorem charges for items like corn meal sugar pork candles coal cotton cloth and machinery. Interpreting the act, the list assigns specific duty per bushel per pound or per yard with many items listed as free of duty and others at fixed rates.
A reflection on lineage and class in history, warning against judging individuals by birth. The author contrasts ancient family trees with modern merit, noting the limits of aristocratic standing and the dangers of inherited status. The piece evokes themes of identity and societal change through the ages.
Washington Star reports Republicans see Roosevelt unlikely for vice president. Rumors link Secretary of the Treasury and other officials to the ticket, with Smith viewed as strongest available candidate by some. Debate centers on party cohesion, geography, and electability ahead of the convention.
A garbled historical note describes a Montrose fedependent Me puillcian at Harneture and a contested congresional outcome with fidicathons and an attempt to defedt Myei Culgelud. The text is incomplete and contains numerous likely misspellings.
A fragmented account describes William Connell of Sermptin Lakawatin's district leading supporters and delegates from interior elites in a pivotal political contest. It credits Connell's executive ability and generalship while noting opposition alignment and upcoming congressional implications.
Fragmented text shows a woman named Protet seeking help after her husband Taeger Haga's alleged delay in delivering food aid. The garbled source mentions late access to rations and a possible public appeal for relief.
The piece discusses 0 Three-Piece Bedroom Suites drawing buyer interest. It notes eye catching design and finish, inviting letters of inquiry. It claims these suites outperform rivals at the same price.
Local agents advertise a Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing or 1500 copies from typewritten material. Also promoted are the Planetary Pencil Sharpener and Star Paper Fastener, offered on trial in your office for a few days.
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