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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune states it accepts short letters from readers on current topics only if signed with the writer’s real name. Submissions may be edited for publication and space permits, and contributors must agree to editorial revision.
The city lists Republican nominees for national and state offices including William McKinley for president Theodore Roosevelt for vice president and Galusha A Grow for Congress at large Also named are county and local officials such as Auditor General E B Hardenbergi Sheriff Jom n Hallom Clerk of Courts John Cope Register of Wills W K Beck and several district legislators A Bryan quote from 1896 underscores the gold standard debate within the party
The Philadelphia Press endorses Congressman William Connell for a third term, praising his fair nomination, GOP unity, and alignment with McKinley administration. It argues a Republican majority in Congress is essential for national policy and local interests in Washington and urges united support.
The arrival of Sexto Lopez, Aguinaldo's private secretary, in the country at the invitation of Fiske Warren uncovers a new anti-imperialist figure. Warren is asked to forward the individual's photo.
The Chicago street railway magnate OChanel T Yerkes moved 20 million dollars of American money to London to buy the Charing Cross underground electric railway and equip it with American machinery. The venture, while bold, is seen as a strong advertisement for American goods and could boost export trade and domestic employment through increased mill activity and wages.
The article argues that northeastern Pennsylvania coal operators face pressure from the United Mine Workers and railroads and conclude only a prompt completion of an independent railroad to the water will rescue business. It asserts Republican policy is needed to attract investment and prevent capital from fleeing.
The Bureau of Industrial Statistics notes wages paid to 164,422 workers totaled 78,179,313 dollars in 1899, with notable gains in steel and pig iron. Average earnings reached 606.27 dollars, production rose 42 percent, and employment increased by 17,540, amid broader U.S. steel output and comparative British production.
A New York Herald independent campaign poll estimates McKinley with 258 solid votes, Bryan 168, and 21 doubtful. It credits McKinley with Delaware Tuinely Kansas Washington, Bryan with Colorado Kentucky Maryland Nebraska Utah, and lists Indiana Idaho Montana as doubtful. The Herald declares the result essentially settled.
The piece compares campaigns in Great Britain and the United States, noting shared ferocious attacks by the out of power against the governing parties. It contrasts war conduct judgments, anti militarism rhetoric, and leadership figures like McKinley and Salisbury, with later personal musings on Bryan and Rosebery and a tangent about Carnegie.
Captain Dreyfus renews demands for a revisiting of his court case and stirs political tensions as authorities press an official array against him, while his supporters claim his liberty remains at risk amid the dispute.
The text argues Dreyfus should refrain from agitation given current French conditions and the risk his friends warn against provoking further disturbance. It suggests patience and advises restraint to avoid worsening the situation.
Ivins argues against Bryanism and the Populist platform, urging Democrats to vote Republican to preserve finance and national integrity. Messages from Mrs. Conger and Lackawanna Republicans reflect broader political anxieties ahead of the election. The piece notes New York state outlook and Indiana effort, with McKinley’s margin debated.
The article touts rising bank deposits and savers under McKinley, citing comptroller data from 1894 to 1899. It notes 2,109,547 more depositors, total deposits rising from 2.674 billion to 4.608 billion dollars, and average account balances growing from 520 to 602 dollars, arguing prosperity under the Republican regime.
The 1883 voluntary act did not create a permanent board but a temporary local panel after county court petition. Courts could deny arbitration if not beneficial, and workers lacked employer signatures for joint petitions. Nationwide, many states have permanent boards. Pennsylvania still lacks a lasting arbitration law amid ongoing labor strikes.
A Beveridge speech argues that American constitutional governance should not be transplanted to the Philippines or Puerto Rico until island nations experience self Government. He insists on homegrown rule, rapid justice, and protected property before making constitutional decisions.
A Kansas City Star sample lists authors to read for various traits from clearneas to patient observation. It pairs Macaulay Burke Bacon Homer Scott with others like Milton Stevenson Kipling Franklin Burns and Austen Chaucer Cervantes.
The passage questions whether Dewey could have been spared from May 1 without world condemnation after his bold victory and debates the duty to send Merritt and forces to Manila to defeat the Spanish fleet and seize sovereignty in the archipelago.
A historical speech extols citizens to uphold duties to country and Union, defend rights, stabilize currency, and meet international responsibilities with courage. It emphasizes unity under a strong government, thrift and industry, and indifference to principle as harmful, urging adherence to covenants and national progress.
A local retailer unveils an elegant Petticoats collection featuring a new French Pattern Skirt in black with Pure Jersey Silk body and taffeta flounces. The line includes black mercerized styles and Moreen and Mercerized Short Length Petticoats designed to pair with Rainy Day Skirts.
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