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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes space allows short letters from readers but requires contributions be submitted under real names and will be edited prior to acceptance. The policy emphasizes that writers must consent to editorial revision as a condition of publication.
The slate lists National President William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt for national tickets. State candidates include Galusha A Grow and Robert H Foerderer for Congress, E B Hardenbergis for Auditor General, and William Connell for County Congress. Local posts feature George M Watson as Judge, Johan H Peoran as Sheriff, J A Scranton as Treasurer, and Thomas Yantnes as Clerk of Courts. District and legislative candidates include Thomas J Reynolds, John Scheuer Jr, Edward James Jr, and P A Mihlin for the first through fourth districts.
William Jennings Bryan told a Knoxville audience on September 16, 1896 that any backer of the gold standard should not vote for him since he would abolish it as soon as possible. He repeated in Zanesville on September 4, 1900 that the party’s stance on money had not changed since 1896.
The long public career of Hon. J. A. Scranton, a Republican stalwart, is highlighted as he seeks the county treasurer post. Primaries show a desire to heal factional rifts and present a united Republican ticket in Lackawanna for a crucial presidential year, with Scranton’s candidacy broadly approved.
The Philadelphia Times once aligned with Colonel McClure’s forceful leadership and the paper’s bold sound money stance. Now critics say it resembles a garbage heap, with little panic seen in the business world.
A November Forum piece argues most Cubans favor annexation to the United States, noting the Cuban revolution as a negation of Spain and suggesting independence would fail to deliver rapid, miraculous modernization. The author contends Cubans share blood with other Latin peoples and would lose the main market for export goods without U.S. tariff support.
The speaker rejects any dream of union with distant powers and contends that annexation offers the sole path to avert disaster for the commonwealth. He emphasizes practical, immediate redemption over speculative expansion.
A report error misquoted Colonel Quay, swapping reform and progress and introducing altered terms. The corrected version states Reform is as natural as human progress and the terms are synonymous, noting how a single letter misplaced can invert meaning, with reference to Pennsylvania.
Reports across the country show apathy fading and GOP prospects improving while cautioning that victory is not assured. The piece cites 1884 and 1892 examples of last minute reversals and warns Republicans to actively campaign as Democrats grow stronger with Tammany finance and sharper attacks.
A Grand Rapids resident named Boyle proposes an international board of adjustment with two representatives from each signatory power to arbitrate disputes prior to war. Damages would be paid by all nations based on population and wealth, funded by contributions from signatories. Governor Stone comments critique political integrity and loyalty to party.
The report notes four years after a hostile reception in New York a planned Bryan event now promises an escort of 100000 and 134 bands plus $15000 in fireworks. The author questions if Bryan’s message has changed or if public reaction will.
Four years ago Tammany was out of power and now it is in up to the neck, using advertising to push its causes. Bryan went from unknown to household name, but money and ads cannot make him president. Philadelphia conservatives, raised on clean home life, will tire of yellow journalism and the bargain counter carnival, leading to collapses in mushroom circulation growths.
Mr. Fuller, the highly publicized masculine hired girl of Syracuse, failed in his role and has left the scene. His tenure avoided dramatic kitchen incidents as he abstained from kerosene fueled flames, making departure quieter than anticipated.
General Redvers Buller still holds his rank, but the South African campaign damages his fighting reputation, likened to a batter striking out with men on base. Some yellow jackets remain, but removing them does not ensure respect for foreigners in China.
Professor Coles stands as one of the few forecasters who has managed to stay in touch with seasonal weather patterns, offering forecasts that align with observed conditions. His consistent predictions contrast with others who have strayed from current climate signals.
William M. Reedy discusses Colonel Roosevelt as a modern American figure. He praises Roosevelt as educated, experienced, independent, and unfaltering in principles, seeing him as a candid leader who resists demagoguery and embraces public duty.
Speech by Mr Bryan draws applause as delegates rally for Democratic clubs. He urges clubs to fundraise circulate literature and mobilize volunteers to vote and count ballots, while Bourke Cockran rails against imperialism and warns of overreaching powers. Convention adjourns at 10:10 PM.
The Nome City reports another smallpox outbreak at Nome ten days from Cape Nome. The City of Seattle arrived from Skagway with 1,500,000 dollars in Klondike treasure and 317 passengers. The Yukon river stays open until October 16 or longer.
Michael Monahan laments aged life and vanished friendships in a mirrored reminiscence from St. Louis Mirror. He recalls carefree wassail nights with Gratlings of his youth, the failed poems unwritten, and the longing for a vanished love and vanished poetry.
In Pottsville the Ninth United Mine Workers district leader John Fahey urged halt to a march after learning of a planned expedition. George Hartline and district executives persuaded the crowd to disperse as miners in Shamokin and nearby streets waited, ending the potential clash. Officials later announced the colliery would not operate until the dispute with the strike is settled.
Italian breaker boys returning from work at Pennsylvania Coal No 8 washery in Pittsburgh dodged a barrage of stones from a barricade, escaping with slight injuries. Breaker strikes prompted the attack, while a phantom notice at Forty Fort and a warning from United Mine Workers President John Mitchell stirred further tension. Stores in suburbs closed as credit withdrawals spread and more failures were anticipated.
The Eighth regiment, aside from two companies, departed for home this afternoon with tents to follow once dry. General Gobin plans day to day withdrawals, aiming to have all troops gone by week end if weather permits. Battery C was expected to move next, but at 10:80 PM he rescinded the order to send Battery home due to unsettled conditions in the Shamokin area.
United States government notes the German view that an edict indicts responsible Chinese figures and seeks proper punishment. France and Russia jointly propose four points: punish guilty officials, ban arms, pay indemnity, and guarantee future Chinese conduct. They seek a strong Pekin legation guard, razing of Taku forts, and open China-Pekin communications.
The Eagle Hose company of Pittston won the 96 percent score and $300 prize at the New Castle drill contest during the state firemen convention. The Darktown Hook and Ladder company of Pittston took first prize in the parade for $100 and has claimed four top prizes. Citizens plan a reception when the teams arrive Saturday afternoon.
The United Mine Workers band from Brady Pennsylvania arrived in Lancaster pa and received permission to perform on streets and collect funds for the striking miners welfare.
Our shop announces a stylish Petticoat line including a new French Patters Skirt in Black Pure Jersey Silk. It features a plain and accordion plaited taffeta flounce and a pliable silk feel. Other styles in black and colors follow.
The notice touts two black mer cerized specials offered at a premium price of $3.05 up. The items are described as elegant, well made, and crafted with attention to quality in the text.
A small ad promotes bargain prices of 1.98 and 2.50 for affordable garments. It notes a specialty in Moreen and Mercerized Short Length Petticoats meant to be worn with Rainy Day Skirts, signaling practical apparel offerings.
Pottsville Ontario collieries shut down as the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company mine at Lincoln colliery and Loseh Moore and Company at Rausch Creek go idle. About 400 miners heard organizer Miles Dougherty in Pine Grove, with 200 joining the union. The west end tie-up stems from his organizing drive.
Shipping news lists sailings and arrivals on October 4 with vessels bound for and from New York. L AQuitaine and Friedrich Der Grosse sail for Europe. Kaleer Friedrich arrives New York for Hamburg. Majestic arrives from New York at Queenstown. Germanie sails from Liverpool to New York. Rotterdam trains Amsterdam to New York. La Gasconne and Aller pass New York en route to Havre Southampton and Bremen.
Hartford, Oct. 4 Tim Kearns was defeated by Jack O'Brien in a 20 round boxing match at the Coliseum before the Nutmeg Athletic club. The fight was clean and clever with Kearns absorbing punishment until the eighteenth round when referee Johnny White stopped it and awarded the decision to O'Brien.
Exclusive report from Canton states President McKinley will travel to Washington on Monday with Mrs McKinley accompanying him. Return date to Canton remains unsettled as of now.
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