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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
7
The Tr ite prints letters from readers on various topics while noting postal service details and Foreign Adver being entered at Scranton PA as second class mail matter. Contributors must sign with real name and accept editorial revision by the editor.
A Cranton newspaper page lists Republican nominations for national and state offices. Key figures include William Jennings Bryan quoted from a Knoxville speech in 1896. Local offices show Auditor General and Lieutenant roles, with district representatives named, reflecting party slate and electoral context.
The initial strike week halted production in parts of the anthracite region and limited it elsewhere. The piece emphasizes the workers’ right to strike and to work, praises lawful conduct in Lackawanna Valley, and urges peaceful action as essential to a just settlement.
A local observer questions city expenditures noting that governing Philadelphia costs about 90 million dollars per year and asks whether those funding sources are receiving value for their payments.
The Canadian tariff policy favoring the United Kingdom is questioned as to its impact on Canada’s imports from the United States. Data from 1898 to 1900 show U K imports rising while U S shares remain high, with a third tariff cut issued July 1 1900. The article analyzes import figures by article group to assess whether British goods gain over American products in Canada.
Imports from the United States to Canada rose through the 1890s and into 1900, while exports to British North America set a yearly high in 1900. The piece notes the Canadian preferential tariff boosted Dominion trade with Great Britain and that American imports kept growing, despite policy. It criticizes the Republican party for overconfidence and urges continued effort to win.
In a February 2, 1886 speech McKinley, then a member of Congress, advocates arbitration over war to settle interstate carrier disputes. He argues public judgment supports fair play, urging arbitration between labor and capital to prevent labor wars and protect earnings and trade.
Attorney General Grigee states the cabinet will leave China to powers intent on territorial acquisition, a move praised by anti militarists but seen as risky for American interests. The piece warns that withdrawal buys time but does not secure rights, arguing forceful enforcement is needed to preserve open door and treaty protections. It cites Corbett and Mc Coy to illustrate guidance on business matters.
The letter argues that war entails obligations and treaty commitments must be kept. It condemns imperialism and defends liberal aims in the Philippines. It references public sacrifice, republican ideals, liberty, and the nation's wartime conduct as core to the party creed.
A pondered argument asserts that extending constitutional guarantees to the Philippines aligns with Lincoln’s principles and American democracy. It condemns hypocrisy at home, warns opponents against desertion, and declares the flag should rightfully govern new territories, delivering liberty and stable institutions.
In a Rochester Post Express letter, ex-Consul F. Williams argues West Virginians will double their 1896 Republican majority, noting many former Democrats and ex-Confederates now favor McKinley. He contrasts labor and credit conditions under Cleveland with current hardships and cites remarks on Dewey and Hobson amid ongoing political maneuvering.
A quirky 12th century style horoscope notes a child born that day will provoke agitation more than pacification. The column mocks courthouse drama and cautions against overtalk and overwork while poking fun at public declarations and perplexing schemes.
W E Curtin in the Chicago Record noting Henry Gannett of the U S Geological Survey reports Alaska’s mountaintops with altitudes over 1000 feet inclining Mount McKinley at 20 404 feet. The list includes Wrangel Fairweather Sanford Cook Vancouver and others with varying elevations.
The article states workers and their neighbors retain the right to choose whether to work or strike. It emphasizes individual autonomy in employment decisions and acknowledges the right to quit or abstain from work if unsatisfied with conditions.
The article surveys water challenges in large cities led by Philadelphia Detroit and Buffalo noting the shift to meters reduces waste lower rates and better service. It compares private versus public provision and discusses per capita consumption and rate structures across thirty cities with emphasis on improving sanitation and pricing transparency.
Fragmented wartime speech stresses that American action abroad aims at civilization and humanity not conquest. It asserts a government of liberty under law, protection of life and property, and equal opportunity for all in newly touched regions, rejecting imperial aims.
The Scranton Tribune announces scholarships and other rewards for the ten contestants with the highest points. Scholarships cover full tuition and in top awards board during study. two leading scholarships include board for four and three years respectively. An extra commission of 15 percent is offered to entrants who recruit subscribers. Inquiries to Editor of the Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
The notice outlines contest rules awarding prizes to units securing the most new subscribers for the Scranton Tribune. Subscriptions earn points with values for one to twelve months, including a top prize. Subscriptions must be prepaid by new customers, with no transfers after credit.
A list of baby essentials including mitts and bootees with plain sorts and attempted prices. The fragment suggests a catalog or sale note showing items and price attempts for infant wear.
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