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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists the Tribune Publishing Company in Paty Jones month LIVY RICHAND Killor as business manager. It notes New York Office at 160 Nasa Bt am and Wirkeland as Sole Agent for Foralan Advertising. Entry information indicates postal matter status in Scranton.
The document lists national leaders including President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt alongside state and county officials such as Auditor General F B Hardenbergi, Treasurer J A Scranton, and District Attorney William J Lewis. It quotes William Jennings Bryan criticizing the gold standard from a 1896 Knoxville speech and notes the party stance in 1900.
An obscure Italian, Signor Celso Caesar Moreno, linked to a national bid in Scranton and Lackawanna county, is described as a former one day Hawaii prime minister and a defamed diplomat. The piece notes his promotion of a Connell defeat and Conry election, funded by the Democratic National congressional committee. It mentions a Bryan banquet at the Hoffman House as context.
Advocates urge a tin plate plant in Scranton citing favorable material costs and market potential but claim control by a rival faction blocks independent investment. They argue existing independent mills nationwide are profitable and that funds and delivery materials could be arranged if supporters finance the project.
A historical column argues the Democratic party talks of perils while Republicans deliver real gains. It cites wage increases, raw material growth, and a rising trade balance as proof of Republican prosperity over Bryan and the Democrats. It warns readers about anti Republican rhetoric and highlights labor gains and industrial progress.
The Wright labor wage study argues prosperity favored labor over capital. It cites 1900 manufacturing wages near peak, total annual wages around $2.19 billion in 1891, and projected increases tied to output and McKinley prosperity.
More than half of large trust promoters created excitement and unease among outsiders and failed to meet investors’ hopes. Market data show 14 of 30 big combinations with capital of 41.5 million earned expected gains while the 16 others with 705 million in capital underperformed. Investors often received one common and one preferred stock for each investment, with gains or losses based on current market values and original par.
The article details a dramatic fall in stock prices, noting $20,000,000 in common and 25,1000 of preferred stock paired with bone allocations to buyers. It contrasts initial valuations with current quotes and highlights how underwriters and promoters face losses while the public funded the declines.
In Lhat Evening's Truth praise is given to Congressman Connell for his pivotal role in expediting yesterday's Philadelphia conference of coal operators. His interview with President McKinley and efforts at the Philadelphia convention supported a gratifying decision for the anthracite region. The article commends his liberal approach to miners' rights and notes he acted despite poor health.
Advertisers claim ladies know the savings when buying Edwin C Burt Shora footwear priced at 84 50 per pair. They note patent leather and kid tips in turns and welts with button and lace styles favored by shoppers.
The passage asserts no second-place finishes for these departments and highlights only well known brands of recognized merit. It emphasizes leading items upon appearance, underscoring their prominence and quality.
The article previews a selection of corsets with emphasis on top makes. It presents multiple prominent styles and notes their distinctive features and appeal for fashion-conscious readers.
Mercereau x and Connell announce their new store at 132 Wyoming Avenue. They invite friends to visit and see the business, preferring customers to speak for them with their words.
Sale note lists heavy weight greys greens ox-blood and blue cheviot suiting at 3 o clock sharp per yard. Also offers extra heavy Plaid Black Tweeds for capes and storm skirts in full color range. Women’s shoes corset covers and flannelette skirt patterns with crochet edging advertised for 3 o’clock one hour sale. 29c for corset covers.
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