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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
4
National ticket shows McKinley and Roosevelt with local nominations for Congress, state positions, and county offices. The piece names candidates for Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Legislature, plus notes political maneuvering around power and leadership in Warder Sturges precincts.
A period piece argues the Labor Day parade proves Republican prosperity and orderly progress while warning that balanced reforms and prudence are needed ahead of any general strike. The writer cites workers as independent owners and participants in civic life, urging wisdom before further vows.
The document urges readers to study two speeches given in Chicago, one by Colonel Bryan and the other by Governor Roosevelt. It contrasts Roosevelt's blunt, direct rhetoric with Bryan’s appeals to working men and fear of capitalist harm, then cites economic statistics from Fredd Street’s mercantile agency showing higher business failures under Democratic rule and improvement under McKinley.
An editorial contrasts two men in a contested race, arguing a personal and political stake shapes actions. It asserts that violence in the South is driven by ambitious Black individuals who seek to rise, while the passive and burdensome Black populace is tolerated. The piece claims the burden of trouble falls on those who strive for advancement.
The piece argues for legislation protecting citizens, expanding education, and balancing rights between workers and employers. It lauds labor unions for wage standards, eight hour days, and child labor limits, and presses direct legislation and a labor bureau in the president’s cabinet to reflect workers’ interests.
The Scranton Tribune announces an Educational Contest to raise circulation with ten scholarships paying tuition and board for top winners. The paper will also award 10 percent commissions to entrants who recruit subscribers and will answer inquiries at the Editor of the Educational Contest in Scranton Pa.
A list of special rewards and exhibitions includes an L Scholarhip at Wyoming Seminary, a Rawsions Academy scholarship, courses in Pune, Columbia Business College, and Scranton Business shorthand. Prizes include watches and jewelry. a pupil failing to win a reward receives ten percent of all earnings.
Rules outline points system for subscribers to earn special rewards. Credits awarded for one month to one year subs, with top point earners selecting prizes first. Renewals not credited. payments must be received at Tribune office. contest ends Saturday at 4 oclock.
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A new thorough shrunk spot free cloth project offers hard wear in colors like Silver Oxford Grey Brown and Blue. The Guaranteed Black Taffeta comes in 19 to 27 inch widths at lower prices to open the season.
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