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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1900
Page
4
An early 20th century Scranton Tribune fragment outlines publication policy with editorial review and contributor rights. The note hints at conditions precedent for acceptance, including editorial control and potential publication of letters. It references the messenger and managers, showing a daily paper's internal procedure.
Readable fragments show Republican nominations in Scranton with names for President Governor Auditor General and District Attorney. A Bryan quotation from a Knoxville speech in 1896 is included, warning against the gold standard and promising to end it as soon as possible.
A historic newspaper editorial urges acceptance of rising conflict in the valley as inevitable, calls for fair arbitration, and warns against extreme charges by both labor and employers. It laments missed opportunities for reconciliation, critiques public opinion, and recalls Roosevelt era rhetoric about strikes and policy.
The text discusses a Democratic platform adopted at Mt Clemens Michigan in June 1900 favoring annexation of Hawaii and independence for Culm Porto Rico and the Philippines as part of a policy for enduring peace with European powers. It presents Theodore Roosevelt's acceptance letter and promotes honest, courageous leadership.
The piece argues Bryan is morally bound to support the treaty with Spain and that as president he must faithfully execute it. It contends he would be legally barred from withdrawing American authority in the Philippines for ten years, since the treaty is part of the supreme law. It mocks his consistency by comparing him to ceding Lincoln farm sovereignty to foreign powers.
The American National Red Cross prepares immediate famine relief for India under new powers. Miss Mara Barton heads a committee operating from the Presbyterian Church in New York with funds held by the North American Trust Company. All contributions should be sent to that trust company for the Red Cross India Famine Fund.
The passage argues that continued centralization of relief efforts will spare volunteers from increasing labor and should be welcomed by the public, citing strong reasons for broad support and efficiency in distributing aid through organized committees and civic groups.
A public figure warns that Bryan’s election would trigger greater calamity than in 1896, urging voters to recognize fragile recovery and the stakes of choosing leadership. The speaker contrasts 1896 with 1900, arguing current prosperity would be wrecked by Bryanism and free silver.
The Royal Baking Powder Company faced a legal label rule in Minnesota on January 1, 2090, resisting early compliance and suffering a temporary sales dive. After labeling changes, demand revived and the firm redoubles statewide advertising to reclaim its pre ban position, viewing the episode as a lesson in the power of persistent promotion.
The piece argues a baking powder’s revival in Minnesota after a market absence will demand strong advertising. It notes the challenge of reestablishing routine consumer trust and the need to keep the product constantly before the public to regain its hold.
A Philadelphia era piece analyzes the New York Democratic platform arguing the era of opportunity for young men has not ended. It notes Richard Croker and Bryan faces, cites examples from national and local politics, and lauds self-made progress among youth amid industrial capital concentration.
Fragmented historical essay on youth opportunity and social mobility through commerce law and finance. Mentions Jefferson era elites, capital and opportunity, and figures like Stephen Kar d Peter Cooper and Girard as examples of shifting public perception of labor, capital, and opportunity.
The Scranton Tribune announces a contest awarding ten top performers with full tuition scholarships and board during the scholarship terms. The two leading scholars receive higher benefits. Subscribing earners receive ten percent of subscriptions they obtain. Inquiries to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
A list details including tuition scholarships at Bloomeburg State Normal School and Scranton institutions. Items include a Bloomeburg tuition scholarship, Schmer 5B Piano, Scranton Conservatory piano studies, a Scranton Business College scholarship, shorthand course, and various exhibitions of watches and prizes at local businesses on Wyoming and Lacha Wanna avenues.
The Beranton Tribune announces rewards for the largest point holder in a subscription contest. Prizes include one month to one year subscriptions with values from .609 to 5.00. Top scorer chooses from special notices. second place gets a similar reward, others receive 10 percent of money turned in. Subscriptions must be prepaid and new subscribers only.
A Brooklyn woman with a husband tied to a city trust company used Ripans Tabules for dyspepsia and felt immediate relief with a rapid appetite increase. She noted her curiosity about the Tabules and joked her husband would sue for damages as the grocery bill rose by three dollars weekly since she started taking them.
Finley presents imported steamer rugs in 54 to 60 inch widths with new colors and novelties not previously shown. A special display runs this week highlighting the designs and quality.
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