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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1900

Page

7

Tritians Publish Short Letters From Friends

The Tritians announce space for letters from readers though publication requires the writer’s real name and editorial revision of all contributions.

Republican Nominations Listed for 1900 Election

The paper lists national and state Republican nominees including McKinley Roosevelt for president and vice president and Gaudita A. Ghow for Congress with various local offices such as Auditor General F. Howardenberg and Prothonotary Tods Copeland. It quotes William Jennings Bryan warning against the gold standard and reiterates the party’s 1896 money stance.

William Jennings Bryan Zanesville, CO

William R Lewis Named for District Attorney

A citizen urges that the district attorney be a skilled and honest leader. The Republicans nominate William R Lewis, described as straight, energetic, and versed in the courts, with a strong record and knowledge of the county. A Lewis vote is cast as a vote for justice. The note questions Mr Tillman’s credibility regarding reading the Declaration of Independence to a South Carolina audience.

Hanis Horder Wiliam R. Lewis Ile William R. Lewis Tillman South Carolina

Coal Supremacy of the United States in Meade’s Forum Article

Dr. Edward Meade argues the United States leads global coal production and export, citing vast American coal lands and rising outputs. He links coal abundance to cheap production and power, predicting the U S will dominate foreign trade as the world’s commercial monarch.

Meade Aswerts Europe United States Great Britain Germany France Belgium

United States Coal Output Surges Ahead in Global Market

The United States has expanded coal production from 80 million to 218 million tons in twenty eight years, six times the pace of its four rivals. America benefits from shallow, thick deposits and richer iron ore, strengthening its manufacturing edge and future commercial expansion.

United Stazen United States Pennsylvania Europe

Miners urged to accept 10 percent advance in pay

The article explains that individual operators agreeing to the 10 percent advance proposed by larger companies could speed a regional return to work and prosperity. Acceptance would bring early wage hikes. rejection risks a protracted struggle with destitution and losses. Common sense supports accepting for the overall welfare.

General Welfare

Money In Politics Exposes Campaign Data Tactics

A New York Sun report details Republican campaign operations in Nebraska from 1899 to 1900. It describes statewide data collection, township committees, and targeted literature for doubtful voters. It cites McClure's Magazine on Col Quay's hoax city directory tactic used to influence the 1888 election.

Ersons Bancoombe Nebraska New York Sun Lincoln Omaha Haus Colonel Quay Harrison McClure Quay Tammany Hall Jersey Broadway Gotham Tammany Anhattan Island Elec

Quay’s Taming of Politics and a Cocaine Anesthetic Breakthrough

The piece argues Republicana edging Tammany by Quay’s strategy and notes rising political money use in education and campaigns. It highlights a Philadelphia trial by Dr W W Kean, injecting cocaine into the spine to create a pain free operation, seen as a new era in surgery, with observers impressed by patient tranquility and lack of pain awareness.

Republicana Tammany Quay Philadelphia W. W. Kean Jefferson Medical College

Prediction of Bryan Victory Sparks Debate in Democratic Columns

A Democratic executive official forecasts 326 electoral votes for Bryan with seven McKinley states, including Pennsylvania, which is deemed Bryan’s. The piece mocks Johnson’s influence, critiques Republican responses to strikes, and notes Bryan’s stance on silver. It ends by predicting a post election Bryan cabinet discussion and a campaign swing to democracy.

Democratic Executive Committee Bryan McKinley Pennsylvania Johnson Frenta Democratic National Executive Committee Republican Party

European public baths and American facilities compared

A review of public bath systems in European cities and several American towns details prices, facilities, and reach. It notes Glasgow Liverpool Birmingham Manchester Sheffield Edinburgh Newcastle Dublin and others maintaining baths with varied receipts and expenses, and highlights New York Chicago Buffalo Brookline Boston and Philadelphia as early adopters of all year public baths with free soap and towels in some cases.

New York Recelpta Atlantic Populas Tlow Recelpta Tures Glaagow Liverpool Birmingham Sheffield Ealinburgh Newcastle-on-Tyne Nottingham Hull Salford Cardiff Oldham Preston Ass Birkenhead Sao Gateshead Hudderafield Fearnley Halifax Norwich New York City Rivington Street Chicago Buffalo Wende Brookline Man Thin Eliy Dover Street Boston Toston Charlesbank Asan Eation Philadelphia Daluim W Albany Rochester Troy Utica N.Y Camden N.o

The Men of the Merchant Service and Contemporary Notes

The piece previews a new book by the author of The Crusan of the Cachalot titled The Men of the Merchant Service. It describes shipboard life from officers to sailors across various vessels and includes anecdotes and a lively style. The October Journal of Inspiration Success features Emil Loubet interview and pieces by Barr Wilcox Hillis Alden Hearlland and others. The Bookman wins a gold medal for Haphazzard Quotations a notable collection.

Hullen Aullen Cook Merchant Service Success France M. Emile Loubet Trump Robert Barr Filma Wheeler Wilcox Newell Dwight Hillis Cynthia Westover Alden Isaac Taylor Hearlland Bookman L. FB. B

Outline Studies of Human Nature and Sherman Tale

A Washington anecdote recalls John Sherman as treasury secretary directing a young Messenger to write a pivotal answer for reporters. The scene shows Sherman guiding press access with courtesy and tact, while another tale relays Secretary Hay’s polite restraint during the Chinese crisis and a mistaken telephone prompt from a sensational press figure.

Hay Walter Wellman William Anemonger New York Way

Senator West in Old Missouri Portrait

Fragmented reminiscence recounts Senator West in Missouri and a park scene in Old, with a blunt boast about his farm, then ties to events with Roosevelt in San Juan and a grim war injury sighting of a young Arizona man named Busby during a hot day journey.

America Senator West Missouri Yarlahad Walter Wellman Mr. West Benator Carlsbads Mme San Juan Roosevelt Kansas Arizona Busby May

Soldier Recalled From Philippines After Fealur Army Offer

An elderly witness recalls a blond man who ordered him to move and fled up a hill. The speaker notes he joined the feaulir army and that the man is now in the Philippines, as cited by Alton Empire.

Great Act for Humanity Quoted During Public Address

A speech proclaims moral obligation guided by higher law, defending imperial actions in Manila and Philippines governance. It contrasts consent with obedience to a divine or constitutional mandate and asserts education and citizenship as paths to civilization and progress.

Manila Hele Talane

Memory Pottis Plays a Keening Tune

A fragment from The Saturday Keening Post recalls a fiddler’s plaintive croon in memory of a lost love. The lyric lines describe a dusky scene, a memory awakening, and the ache of a heart once played.

Met —Fmory Pottis Keening Post

Finley’s Fail and Winter Underwear Sale Ad

Our lines are complete in standard and celebrated makes as to fit and quality. Recent advances in this class raise prices, but we purchased ahead so our prices compare favorably with past lows. Early buying saves 25 percent, and it pays you to anticipate needs in this line.

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