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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
5
The Portoffice at Scranton Pennsylvania records show Bevenil-Class Mall Matter under the role of foreign advertising agent. The Tribune notes it prints abort letters only when cleaned by the writer and subject to editorial revision before acceptance.
In Branton on October 20 1900 Republicans name National President William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt for national tickets with local officers including Auditor General E B Hardandergt Sheriff Johan H Fellows and District Attorney William R Lewis among others. Legislative district picks list Thomas J Reynolds John Schell Jr Edward James Jr and P A Philbin.
William Jennings Bryan warned Knoxville listeners on September 16, 1896 that the gold standard would not be maintained while he could remove it, asserting the party’s stance on the money question parallels its 1896 position. The 1900 remarks in Zanesville, Ohio echo the same monetary platform.
The article argues for accepting a powder charge price cut from 275 dollars to 1.50 per keg as a partial wage gain. It contends this would end long standing grievances, reduce unrest, and hasten mine resumption, urging miners and citizens to support McKinley with a Republican Congress for full benefits.
The Times renews its charge that tin plate trust blocked the enterprise but provides no proof. A letter from Torbet says the project is paused by his choice, with plans to resume later. No mention of trust interference, and early investors faced mine-related troubles.
In Scranton the chief industry tied up over costs far above capital, delaying the tin plate project. The piece calls for renewed promotion at an early date while urging voters to back the administration's policies, opposing Bryanist social plans.
The Tribune cites a settlement by Mr. Connell while the Times disputes the claim. The record shows Connell has practical friendship for labor compared with his opponents, drawing favorable comparisons in the ongoing dispute.
The proposed constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate trusts failed to reach two thirds, with 148 Republicans for and 170 Democrats against. Notable votes included William Connell for the amendment and Franley W. Davenport against it. The piece notes Free Trade warnings from Fryan about tariff tinkering as a remedy.
The Tribune reprints Beveridge’s masterful speech to young men arguing Republican opportunity beats Democratic pessimism. It lauds Beveridge’s rise from a farmer’s son, cites Bryan and Croker, and contrasts recent Democratic policy with a robust Republican era offering work, wages, and transport-fueled opportunity while warning of managerial challenges in finding the right enterprise leader.
A reader argues that Republican success motivates young men to support the party, while Democratic cries threaten progress. The letter rails against William Jennings Bryan and Richard Croker, urges voters to remember Lawton on the Philippine question, and questions election timing.
A weekly notice argues that juvenile crime stems from neglected youth and undirected energy. It champions creating small parks and outdoor gyms in cities like New York to provide healthy outlets, reduce police costs, and transform hoodlums into self respecting citizens through organized play and recreation programs.
A newly named commission of aldermen and citizens weighs mounting outdoor gyms and playgrounds to discipline youth and curb street life. San Francisco shows a model with climate permitting year round use, while Chicago aims to match or exceed such spaces to foster good citizenship and productive leisure for children.
Grenville Cole argues United States policy in the Philippines is just and lawful under international law. He contrasts conquest with wartime occupation, defends indemnity payments to Spain, and contends representation and civilizing aims justify keeping the islands. He warns against withdrawal or protectorate.
The speech appeals to young men to back national progress, opposing militarism and imperialism fears. It promises employment and advancement through expanded diplomacy, commerce, and administration of American possessions, urging enlistment around a banner of American supremacy and vitality.
In a Tribune note the editor says Colonel Roosevelt struggles to speak in the wet and is frequently struck by clubs and stones. The writer asserts such abuse marks him as a vigorous and aggressive candidate, noting the stones come from under the best apple trees as a sharp remark by W. W. Hissinger.
A poetic scene recalls a rider and his mare shot down as dawn light falls on a village. A fragment of lace and a kerchief mark the last moments. a comrade covers the rider’s rage. The verse reflects wartime sorrow and a silent window watcher.
Mercereau and Connell announce their new store at 132 Wyoming Avenue. They invite friends to call and visit, expressing pride in the new business and preferring testimonials from customers over self praise.
Finley’s offers an elegant line of new silks mostly in one waist pattern lengths with exclusive designs and no duplicates. Prices range from 75c to 1.75 per yard and a lace jacket line is also displayed.
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