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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
7
In Scranton on November 17 1900 the article questions the sincerity of Croker’s shift to civic righteousness and argues it will be proven only by tangible reform actions rather than words.
Theodore Hart cites assurances from Drury and Luzerne officials that they would not align with regular Republicans or insurgents. Drury plans to bolt the Republican caucus, amid accusations of deceit and factional strife. Supporters fear loss of trust if Drury wins or loses.
Marshall Field advises a young man to identify his natural bent and master every detail. He urges industry, efficiency, self discipline, temperate pleasures, and honest conduct as foundations for success. He stresses self control and saving as essential to gaining credit and seizing future opportunities.
The article argues that success relies on tests of ability and work ethic, noting that not all capable youths reach top positions. It highlights the need for initiative, decisive action, and intelligent effort toward a definite aim, while acknowledging risks and reliance on chance in business outcomes. It also reports Alexander Brown & Sons plans to create a new Baltimore based transportation company with $27 million capital and eight new ships, contingent on ship subsidy legislation.
The piece outlines how governors and legislators struggled over the Ford franchise tax, detailing Roosevelt’s push for a tax on franchises, corporate pushback, and proposed state assessors. It notes legal questions about assessment authority and hints at political maneuvering around Odell’s incoming term.
The article argues China is a sovereign nation with rights under international law, including trials and punishments for grave crimes. It warns against foreign meddling and cites Germany sending troops for punitive expeditions as a challenge to Chinese sovereignty. It mentions Chester Holcombe's latest book.
The piece contrasts European gun mindset with US restraint in China, praising the Boxer uprising as a natural response and endorsing Washington's influence. It notes tax reform clashes, calls out Republican stance on corporations, and mentions navy coal costs and a Moscow to Irkutsk train fare example. It ends with Mr. Comstock planning another raid on New York gambling houses.
A New York weekly letter outlines European and American efforts to shelter the needy through municipal lodging houses. It cites Boston and Washington examples, detailing operation, costs, and outcomes, and notes similar efforts in Baltimore, Toledo, Louisville, and elsewhere with varied results.
The People’s Exchange offers merit ads for rentals and sales at one cent per word with discounts. A ten-room house at 618 Pine Street between Washington and Adams avenues features furnace gas bath and reduced rent under Charles P Jadwith guidance.
A historical note details early social welfare lodging in towns like Huddersfield with 194 beds, charges of ten to twelve cents per night, and yearly income around $4,895. It lists populations, rateable values, expenditures, and compares lodging costs in Manchester Salford Southampton Leith Lancaster and other towns.
Auction-like classified item list shows multiple individuals and firms including M. Holgate James W. Oakford attorney and W. Holgate, offering to purchase double houses rooms full lots barns brick dwellings and multiple lots on avenues such as Quincy Harrison Madison Clay and Taylor in Scranton. Also notes estate administration for Robert Lee and various services from local professionals and shops.
The piece notes Democrats accused McKinley of pro Britain friendly policies and gold standard favoring Britain as creditor nation. It argues anti British sentiment persisted in campaigns, complicating Anglo American relations and affecting Canadian interests and naturalized voters. It lauds improved Britain-US warmth post Spanish American War.
A Senate opinion predicts Bryan could be renominated in four years and maybe not, but whichever candidate runs will stand for the same core principles Bryan pursued in the past two campaigns.
A fragment discusses truth and art, quoting Ruskin on painting motives and the idea that even partial lies require effort to counter. It references romantic imagery of landscape, figure, and animal painting and invokes Echoes of literary voices.
The store owners express pride in their business and announce they welcome friends to call and see the new offerings. They emphasize allowing others to speak on their behalf and extend a cordial invitation to visit.
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