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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows names Livy and Ichat with a Balltor reference and notes a business manager role. No clear event, date, or organization present.
A list of Republican party nominees for national and local offices in Scranton dated October 4 1000 includes National President William McRintar and Vice President Theodone Woosey El t State Congressmen at Large Galusita A Grow Forme Auditor Generation B Thardenbergil County Cour ses William Connel t Tudwe George M Watson Sheriff John I Fellows Treasurer A Scranton District Attorney William R Lewis Protionotary Aovin Copeland Clerk of Courts Thomas T Dantell Recorder of Deeds Kemil Hons Register of Will W K Beck Jury Commissioner Edward B Sturges First NDistrict Thomas J Reynolds Second District Notin Scheut AR The District Edward James Fourth District P Pnelsen quotes Bryan opposing the gold standard.
The county's judicial vacancy, filled temporarily by the governor, faces a five week elector expression. Republicans cite a party majority at primaries endorsing a candidate and advocate a straight party nomination to ensure judgeship independence from partisan bias. The ballot box will decide, with the ticket offering a proven attorney pledged to fair, impartial justice.
A Factoryville subscriber states he can demand a gold dollar in exchange for a silver dollar at the U S Treasury and will be paid in gold. The process involves exchanging the silver dollar for a treasury note and offering that note for redemption in gold.
Attorney General Elkin proposes a 500 dollar reward for sworn affidavits leading to conviction of Republican leaders regarding unlawful sale. He offers funds to newspapers or charities in Chester or Philadelphia and to labor groups or the needy if no local labor body exists, as proof of alleged fraud in state food inspection enforcement. The note ends with partial text implying continued discussion.
The document condemns efforts to convict administration affiliates of accepting money from oleo margarine dealers to shield illegal sales. It cites a pledge to uphold national integrity, quoting Rear Admiral Watson on the flag not standing for oppression or bad faith, in defense against corruption allegations.
On Monday dividends totaling 39,277,966 were paid on stocks with a par value of 1,662,894,332, about 2 percent quarterly. The piece notes the rise since McKinley’s election, the distribution to small shareholders, and cites Los Angeles ranking near Scranton in population per census data.
Senator Beveridge extols business promotion via convenience and repeated advertising while critics cite policing taxes on crime and reform efforts. Oscar Williams recalls Filipino maps misrepresenting Europe, and references Lincoln and Dred Scott in debates over expansion. Carl Schurz is noted for his sharp tongue.
Recent British elections show that the anti-imperialist party existed mainly in sound. Lord Roberts's claim to the prize money appears recognized with only slight delay.
In 1900 the United States used 400 million more stamps envelopes and postal cards than 1899. Money orders rose from $442,483,864 in 1899 to $504,790,313 in 1900, up $62,306,949 or about 14 percent. Total financial transactions of the post office increased accordingly.
The record shows increases in corn, oats, barley, and wheat values from 1896 to 1899 with total farm animal values and crop totals rising. It argues farmers gained prosperity from higher open factories, wage earnings, and broader consumption, countering Bryan’s critique.
The piece notes a large national revenue near 750 billion and warns against a presidential experiment. It references Harper's Weekly strike illustrations, Scranton school buildings, and board of control willingness for multiple schools. It mentions Bryan, Paris treaty criticism, and Emperor Kwang Hsu urging continued mill and flag.
The article presents comparative cotton crop values for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. It shows 1805 and 1800 figures, increases in cotton value, and totals for the national cotton crop alongside farm-animal totals and an overall gain of 71,221,103 in cotton value.
The article advertises Pure Jersey Silk garments with satin like finish including one plain and one accordion plaited flounce in taffeta. It notes stylish black and color options, special mercerized pieces, and a focus on Moreen and Mercerized Short Length Petticoats to wear with Rainy Day Skirts.
Colonel M. 8. Quay from Chester declares his shift to the Republican party praising its growth in Pennsylvania. He credits tariff policy for wealth, railroads, factories, and rising public spending while warning that a Democratic president and congress could bring a worse tariff than Wilson. He endorses Lincoln era stewardship and the reelection of the current president.
Editorial urges arbitration to end the anthracite coal strike among 149000 to 150000 miners. It praises peaceful conduct in Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys, calls for conference and compromise, and warns prolonged stoppage harms workers and the public.
President McKinley voices belief that home virtue shapes public law, urges renewed national purpose to avert decay, and asserts the flag’s enduring character. He warns against desertion of duty as un-American as the nation shifts from debtor to creditor and calls for broader thought and trade.
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