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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces its daily publication by The Trib ne Publishing Company with a fifty cent monthly rate and states policy requiring signed letters on current topics. It notes editorial revision of all contributions and provides office addresses in Scranton and New York.
Branton October 1000 Republican nominations announced for national and state posts. President McKinley and Theodore Rooney listed. State candidates include Grow, Foerderer for Congress at large and others for auditor general and county offices. Local officials named include clerk of courts, register, treasurer, and legislature districts.
William Jennings Bryan declares in Knoxville in 1906 that the gold standard should not be kept while he can remove it, stating his pledge to voters that it will not endure. He reiterates the 1896 stance on the money question and cites a 1900 Zanesville address.
The piece urges a large vote for John Copeland in the prothonotary race. It cites his personal merit, county ties, and loyal party work. It praises his diligence, courtesy, and efficiency in handling records, asking for continued Republican support in November.
A brief item notes that certain self-appointed groups dubbed friends of the Inboring-man risk overacting in their stated role within the state. The piece implies caution against exaggerated public displays or claims by these factions.
The article lauds the United States for its diplomatic standing amid Chinese affairs. It critiques Germany's demand for punishment of Chinese officials, arguing the U S handled the issue with restraint and urged governance by native authorities. It contrasts views on foreign intervention and highlights the Boxer era warning. It also covers Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee report praising industrial education for African Americans and its impact on rural development and employment.
The article contrasts American aims to punish guilt while preserving Chinese governance, with Germany aiming for quicker direct action. It notes shared initial goals but differing methods, calling the American approach prudent and safe. It also mentions Hon Webster Davis's uncertain prospects in fate.
The report lists a wide range of trades including trimming, drawing, sewing, plastering, plumbing, printing, nursing, painting and more. It notes progress in training young women in outdoor tasks like poultry-raising, bee culture and gardening. Current year expenses reached $76,000 with cash receipts totaling $236,000, indicating substantial appreciation for Professor Washington's work.
Ten years ago there were 124 cities above 26 000 in population. Since then two were lost by consolidation in Greater New York, leaving 168 cities over 25 000 today. If national population had grown as fast as these cities United States total would top 3 000 000. Rural growth lagging, the census bureau estimates total population at 76 000 060.
The piece defends U S soldiers in the Philippines against slander by Bryan followers and Governor Poynter, arguing their service is costly and dangerous, with many sacrificing health and lives. It condemns peacetime abuse and insists journalists and politicians should not vilify absent servicemen.
West rail crimes rise as road agents shift focus amid growing dangers. The piece notes Emperors and crowns, quotes Mr. Croker facing scrutiny over leadership, and claims sound money Democrats view Bryan’s stance on currency with interest. Boers show defiance toward Lord Roberts' latest title.
The Tribune- Birr notes a handsome volume titled Picturesque Galveston printed before the storm. About half the edition may be saved, with profits to Galveston relief. Priced at 2.00 per volume, the book portrays the city before the hurricane and supports recovery efforts. Orders to column advertisers urged for rapid sale.
Editor Clarence Ousley invites readers to order copies of a book, promising reliable processing and early attention. The Galveston Hellet Committee chaired by W A McVitte approves the notice, urging business and artistic groups to place orders with payments to the Galveston Tribune.
Professor Farrington curator of Field Museum and University of Chicago mineralogy professor returns from Indiana caves with carbonate formations key to estimating Earth age. He compares stalactite growth to broader limestone deposits and plans lectures this fall while noting difficulties in explorations and precedent estimates from Darwin Kelvin and Joly.
Treasury figures show eight months ending August with raw material imports around 200 million dollars and exports of manufactured goods about 304 million. The data indicate current year levels nearly double those of the same period in 1886, with total imports exceeding the prior year by roughly 4.4 million and steel materials noted as a standout item.
The text notes an 1806 eight month period where raw materials used in manufacturing accounted for 234 percent of total imports, versus 05.2 percent in the same period of 1900. It also states manufacturing output as 28.7 percent of exports in eight months of 1806, rising to 93.9 percent in eight months of 1900, with August 1900 at 35.2 percent of domestic product exports. Average monthly imports of manufacturers materials rose from 13.6 million in 1800 to 25 million in 1900.
Extracts from William McKinley speeches emphasize patriotism in citizens, moral virtue at home, and strong commerce. The items highlight love of country, safe republics, and the role of industry underpinned by character, plus reciprocity in trade and friendship through commerce.
Fragmentary OCR lines describe a mob killing influence in Massachusetts and evoke boxers and a powerful force behind them. The readable text hints at ethnic tension and collective anger but lacks concrete events, dates, or names to establish a clear reportable incident.
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An address condemns foreign aggression in China and the opium trade. It argues the dragon’s teeth of war were sown by foreign merchants driven by greed and urges readers to imagine China exporting goods to the United States by force.
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