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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1900
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune notes space for brief letters from readers on current topics but requires signed real names for publication and reserves editorial revision. It also lists advertising agents and mail matter details for the paper.
Acranton newspaper lists Republican ticket battles for national and state offices dated September 24, 1000. Entries name William McKinley for President Theodore Roosevelt for Vice President. GALLS, GROW, WEBER, PORADIRE for Congress. Arneval Harden Bengh as Auditor. Wi Lan ee as County Coneron. GHORTEE SM as Judge. WILLIAS ft LEWIS as District Attorney. TIM AS I as Reece. Jay Conamtataner EUWARD t. STURGES as County officials. and THOMAS Z. REYNOLDS to P First District legislature along with HS SCHECER JR, EDWARD JAMES JR, and P. A. PHAILMIS. A Bryan quote warns against maintaining the gold standard.
An editorial defends the right to work and the strike option amid attacks in lower coal fields. It argues violence to obstruct work is a legal violation and praises State militia for preserving order, comparing soldiers to police and urging universal obedience to law to protect liberty and avoid labor chaos.
The Porto Rican tariff act effective May 1, 1800 shows over 100 percent rise in August trade with the United States compared with 1589 and more than 30 percent versus 1809. Officials publish August figures from the treasury bureau to complete the four month period, allowing comparison with times under American flag and Spanish rule.
A 1899 to 1900 trade table notes inland exports to the United States totaling over a quarter billion dollars in four months, with imports from and exports to the island rising compared with 1896 1897 and 1907. The article argues the gains counter Democratic concerns about Porto Rican revenue under American rule and urges faster policy relaxation.
The United States rejects a German demand for revenge in China while urging lawful aims. It proposes negotiation with a Chinese representative, warns against indiscriminate force, and commits to expanding naval protection of American interests in the Orient.
An opinion piece argues Bryan's victory would bring repeal of the Dingley tariff and free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, with U S surrender of authority in the Philippines. It warns of economic disruption, currency depreciation, and risk to farmers and workers if tariff reform and free silver pass. It references McKinley, Wilson Tariff, and Meastrean era debates to claim past promises failed and predicts bankruptcy if free coinage occurs.
A Philadelphia matter notes executives emphasize the need for technically trained youth. Reports show graduates from Boston Tech and Stevens Institute quickly found work in major U.S. industries. Leaders including Vreeland stress vast opportunities for capable young men and the rise of American technical education shaping employment.
A concise editorial contrasts American choices in the Philippines, arguing the nation will never favor desertion over duty and urging steadfast support for military obligations abroad.
Trade figures show imports from Porto Rico into the United States and exports from the United States. The data, spanning before and after the tariff law change, lists values in dollars with totals and yearly figures for the period cited. It reflects shifts in import and export volumes involving Porto Rico.
A Democratic conference of Blair and Cambria counties nominated Anti-Quayite on the fifty-first ballot for state senator last night. The event was reported by the Associated Press from Altoona Pennsylvania.
The Scranton Tribune announces ten scholarships covering full tuition and board for four or three years to the top contestants based on points in the Educational Contest. It also offers ten percent commissions to entrants who recruit subscribers. Inquiries should be sent to Editor of the Educational Contest, Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
A fragment lists rewards including a scholarship at Bloomaburg State Normal School covering tuition and board, a solid gold watch for ladies or gentlemans, and a telethoto cycle with exhibitions at Schimpis’s on Lackawanna Avenue. Names and exact details are incomplete.
The contest rewards the readers who secure the most points for new subscribers to the Scranton Tribune. Points are earned by selling subscriptions ranging from one month to one year with advance payment. The top point getters select from special rewards, with second, third, and others receiving similar prizes. unclaimed rewards earn 10 percent. The contest closes on the Saturday evening of September 2.
William Donaldson, a blacksmith, credits Ripans Tabules with curing his lifelong dyspepsia. He says relief followed heavy eating and workday pains, tests the medicine’s steadiness, and notes ongoing use to prevent a relapse. He mentions family recommendation and broad belief others will improve similarly.
Finleys presents one of the finest infant garment displays in years with new coats caps bonnets hoods veils mitts bootees and a magnificently trimmed line of long and short dresses and skirts in fine dimity nainsook and cambric at varied prices.
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