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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune outlines letters to the editor must be signed with real names and may be edited. Advertising rates are listed for display and classified sections, with pricing per insertion and a per-line charge.
A memory from Scranton on April 4 1002 describes a flawed bound and poor machinery for elections, partly appointive and partly elective, arguing it should be brought to the attention of the next legislature to unravel the issue.
The New York Supreme Court upholds Theodore Roosevelt’s franchise tax law, marking a significant legal win. The decision is presented as more impactful than a previous victory in San Juan, signaling strong political and legal support for the policy.
The article recounts T Y Powderly's retirement as commissioner general of migration and a Senate immigration hearing over the Chinese exclusion bill. Secretary of State Foster defended Chinese merchants against claims of mistreatment, noting bureau replies found the accusations untrue. Powderly expressed regret that minister Wu’s office did not receive the bureau's reply through Foster.
Senator Fairbanks and Mr Powderly discuss two Chinese merchants arrested after illegal entry at Portal, BC. The scene in Washington highlights concerns over migration policy and perceived spectacle, with Foerster opposing dramatic hearings while Rathbone allies attack Charles Emory Smith.
The Republican senate steering committee delays canal work to favor short session priorities including Philippine civil government and Cuban reciprocity. Predictions say routes will be debated by voters later, with new surveys on Panine and Nichagua routes.
A historical overview cites substantial export activity and rising imports in 1901, noting a daily value over a million dollars and a total export value around 257 million. It highlights shifts in American shoe and textile markets in Mexico, rising frontier investments, and the United States leading global shipping, steel, and wartime production. The report references global trade figures, port activity in Boston, and US export strength in petroleum, machinery, and fisk goods to Greece, Chile, and Mexico.
A jumble of comic sketches and anecdotes recounts quirky misunderstandings and social quips in urban life. The pieces feature a merchant, a Dick Wilson lookalike, and a German pipe, interwoven with light public humor from New York and Philadelphia societies, plus brief civic tales.
The Indianapolis News notes an outbreak among birds in the Pribllottelands and nearby shores. Birds appear weak and dying, with corpses washing ashore near St Paul and elsewhere, drawing attention from residents including St Midhwle observers.
A distorted text fragment from a medical journal notes mosquitoes and music in India. The passage mentions violin practice being impractical during a season and observers reacting as sounds attract pets, with references to instruments and mute effects.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a liberal offer from Paris inviting composers to submit symphonies or operas by December 1. A 2,000 prize is planned for the best work and 6,000 will be awarded for its performance.
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