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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
4
Public notices from The Scranton Tribune include policy on submissions and editorial revision. Advertising agents list at 150 N Broadway and 8 Wilhelmsd Ave. The paper is a second class mail matter with Scranton, Pennsylvania postal entry.
A list of Republican nominations from Scranton dated September 6 1890 includes national figures William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt for president and various state and county offices such as Auditor General County Treasurer and Recorder of Deeds. Also mentions legislators and commissioners with several candidate names and districts. The text warns about sensational anti Chinese atrocity stories not being commendable and urges understanding of the risks for missionaries.
A letter debates whether bituminous miners should strike to curb anthracite output. It notes contracts delaying action, warns a bituminous strike could flood the market and squeeze anthracite long-term, and argues both operators and miners must weigh future effects.
The article discusses Bryan as potential president and Schurz’s reply to Secretary Hill about banning silver payments if Bryan is elected. It argues such a move would defy the voters and tie the incoming administration, suggesting the ethics of pressuring Congress to alter the gold standard to block a pro silver president.
The article discusses Prywns push for free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 10 to 1, with the convention at Kansas City backing this demand. It condemns supporting Hiryan while opposing him, and notes Mr White of North Carolina moving to New York as a poor choice, with concerns about safety for a negro in New York versus the South.
The Scranton Times accuses Major Van Wyck and Tammany Hall leaders of trust scandal involvement and alleges substantial funds backing William Jennings Bryan. It cites William E. Curtis on Democratic fundraising and details alleged police and city agency pressure on a Croker aligned Manhattan elevated line to suppress rivals. Concerns arise over anti trust rhetoric from Van Wyck era figures.
Mr. Wellington frankly admits he cannot wag the administration while Lord Roberts faces ongoing difficulty in annexing Dom Paul.
The speech defends U.S. sovereignty in the Philippines as a sacred duty and national honor. It argues for maintaining control to establish stable governance under U.S. sovereignty, rejects imperial retreat, and calls for unity against critics while confirming obligations under treaties and international law.
The article traces Grand Army membership from 1809 peak of 100,489 to long decline through 1910s, noting aging veterans and many deaths. It lists cities that hosted national encampments and cites commanders from states including Rhode Island, Ohio, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle surveys Democratic attacks on Theodore Roosevelt in the current campaign. It argues the party pursues misrepresentation, notes Roosevelt’s wartime service with the Rough Riders, and defends his proven record and character against insinuations. The piece cites public knowledge of Roosevelt’s leadership, practicality, and reform efforts as rebuttal to opponents.
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple place names and numbers such as Fediana Michinga Wisconsin and assorted figures 19 70 14 016 11 699 10 441. Readable context is minimal, no coherent event or date.
Readers question the likely dangers and benefits of Philippine governance under U S sovereignty. They ask how many Americans truly believe withdrawal would protect the nation, whether independence would improve conditions under hostile dictators, and if large military force or aid to enemies aligns with American patriotism.
The piece decries Democrat pressure to back Bryan over silver in the platform, notes factional divisions, and accuses leaders of insincerity. It claims public sentiment pushes policing of dives, taints campaign funds from Tammany, and links prosperous railroads to ailing commerce and political meddling.
The Scranton Tribune launches an Educational Contest to boost circulation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ten top performers receive scholarships paying tuition and, for the two leading winners, board for up to four years. Winners also earn 10 percent commission on generated subscriptions. Inquiries to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
A fragmented notice lists various prizes including solid gold and silver watches, a bicycle, and a piano course as part of a display at multiple venues. It notes 75 contestants failing to secure rewards, with ten percent of total money awarded. The text references Keystone Academy, Conrad Brothers, and several local shops with exhibition dates.
The rules award prizes to the person with the most points from new subscriptions to the Scranton Tribune. Points are based on 1, 3, 6, 12 month subscriptions. highest total wins first choice of rewards, second highest wins second choice, and remaining entrants get a share of 19 percent of funds. All payments in advance, new subscribers only, renewals do not count, and submissions must be at the Tribune office the week of the drawing on Saturday evening September 20.
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