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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes letters to the editor printed under real names and invites comments on current topics. It mentions Wanamaker supporters avoiding talk about a Philadelphia anti Ouray movement, interpreting it as evidence of reform vitality and internal dissent constraints.
The Toledo reformer endorses a nonpartisan movement to replace Republican and Newcomb style politics. He predicts a municipal code commission bill could reshape city government, ending political machines and broadening freedoms. Philippine news adds anti expansion sentiment.
Recent bulletin from the bureau of statistics shows that from January to November exports reached 1.02 billion dollars with a likely year total surpassing 2 billion. Despite reduced breadstuffs exports, manufacturing and mine products, as well as forest goods, exceed previous years, while imports rise sharply mainly for manufactured materials and foodstuffs.
The article notes that US exports now exceed imports by over fifty percent, with foreign inputs used in domestic manufacturing for export profits. It asserts a shift toward independence from foreign supplies as America becomes a global workshop and mentions plague scare shipments to New York port not greatly dampening trade.
The bill would grant up to 9 million dollars yearly in subsidies to shipowners to build and operate American vessels. It seeks to require foreign-built ships owned by Americans to register, be built domestically, and carry U.S. mail. The plan emphasizes speed, naval training, and growth of national shipping capacity to compete with foreign lines.
Williamsport High School and Scranton high battled to a 0–0 draw after two twenty minute halves at Athletic Park. Arch Brown starred for Williamsport with tough defense, while Scranton’s Horan and Melton impressed, and the game featured strong tackling and several near-tdo wn scoring chances. The result dampened local hopes for the state championship.
Princeton overwhelmed Washington and Jefferson 6 to 0 as Hutchinson starred at quarterback with several fine runs and hard tackles. The Princeton line held firm and Mills added the extra point after a second half touchdown by Hutchinson and McCord.
Columbia dominated Dartmouth with a 22 to 0 victory in New York. Star back Weeks scored two touchdowns while Proctor, Rogers, and O'Connor limited Columbia's scoring threats. Morley and Bruce contributed strong play for Columbia.
The report lists multiple college football results with tight margins including Bushnell at Easton Lafayette 12 to 9, Temple College 0 over Lancaster Franklin and Mar shall, Pittabure Duquesne College 20 over Orange Athletic Club 0, Georgetown 6 over George Washington University 0, Syracuse 12 over West Point 6, and Navy 24 over Lehigh 0.
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