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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces its policy for letters from readers on current topics, noting that submissions will be edited and may be slowed for publication. It asks writers to include their names and abide by editorial revision when accepted.
Scranton voters received a ticket listing national and state Republican nominees headed by William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. County offices include William Connell for Coroner and W. K. Jinx for Wille, with Edward James Jr. and P. A. Illmen among district selections. A Bryan quote from Knoxville 1896 warns against gold standard support.
The Tribune asserts Scranton now receives AP’s full service and outlines Chicago editors plans to strengthen coverage. It notes major dailies nationwide back remodelled AP ventures and stresses reliability and promptness in reporting, citing the Galveston hurricane as an example and urging readers to expect superior news access.
A Saturday gathering of school teachers signals a turning point as protests against new duties imposed by the Board of Central draw public sympathy. Frustrations mount over frequent meetings exams and schemes that keep teachers tied to school with little time for rest during the term.
The piece notes that many students and teachers need rest and recreation during free hours, laments added tasks from new schemes, and observes that nervous prostration among teachers could be more common. It ends with a remark that President Kruger escaped trouble for England by leaving at the right moment.
A critical look at Mr. Bryan’s acceptance letter argues for free silver and questions imperialism. The piece accuses Bryan of diverting from the Philippines issue and warns against weakening US currency stability amid lynching histories and Admiral Dewey’s overlooked honor.
Voters and party figures weigh a looming obligation to split roces amid an eight month political cycle. Representatives fret over delayed deadlines and shifting alliances as campaigns enter a tense phase before the eleventh hour decisions.
Advertiser urges buyers to propose specials and bargains with clear pricing and daily updates. Promises quick refunds for unappealing items and stresses specific details over generalities to boost sales.
Fragmentary text hints at wartime sentiment urging education of youth in patriotism and caution against harm from educated people. Phrases reference surrender and avoiding harm, with scattered terms like Groots Core and conditional surrender.
President declares dispatch of the Philippine Commission to establish civil government. Taft leads as president. commissioners include Dean Verheuter Nien Weight and others. The aim is to transfer from military to civil authority, create municipal and provincial governments, preserve rights and due process, and promote education and local self rule in the islands.
The Scranton Tribune announces an Educational Contest awarding ten scholarships covering tuition and board for top scorers. Two leading scholarships provide four and three years of support, with ten percent of subscription money earned by entrants paid to each successful participant. Inquiries to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
A partial catalog lists items such as scholarships in pedagogy and business, a piano instruction course, a camera and telephoto cycle, gold and silver watches, and a solid gold ladies watch. Exhibitions are noted at local shops: Guernsey's 514 Washington Avenue, Venrad Brothers on Wyoming Avenue, and Jusene Schimpf's 617 Lackawanna Avenue.
The contest rewards the members with the most points from subscriptions. Points convert to months of subscription with values and prizes for ranking. Subscriptions must be prepaid and from current subscribers only. renewals do not count and transfers are forbidden after credit.
A farmer's wife suffers recurring sick headaches tied to stomach upset. After using Ripans Tabules she finds headaches less frequent and believes proper use could cure her. She keeps a steady supply at home and notes general relief with occasional reduced effect.
Golf Suitings presents its fall line of imported Steamer Rugs with new designs and qualities. The notice invites inspection, noting handsome patterns and diverse options for customers.
A special display this week features golf settings 54 and 60 inches wide and a collection of new colorings and novelties not shown before. 510 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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