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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
7
The 1902 Scranton item notes that if reform promises are fulfilled in New York in the coming months, Gotham may become a veritable earthly paradise. The compact report hints at political optimism and civic change.
Reports from Samar indicate opposition to occupation has largely collapsed though some bands remain in the mountains. Officials urge loyal natives to aid in mending war damage while stressing American intent to protect and guide local inhabitants. Major Waller’s testimony is disputed by some as to overall command. In Nebraska politics, Bryan is announced as a fusion governor candidate.
The Cape Colony faces criticism over military rule as Dr. Rh. J. Reineke, a colonial resident physician in Ceres, is jailed and held without clear charges. Returned to Malmesbury, he endures habeas corpus and daily headquarter reports while a military court weighs political opposition to war policy.
The article describes Dr. Reineke and family forced from their home in Cape Colony after his arrest and branding as a rebel by English authorities. His property including orchards and vineyards was ruined while garrison officers seized assets. Public reaction labels the action harshly, with criticism from outlets like the Commercial Advertiser and Philadelphia Inquirer calling it a Cuban charity bitch.
The article details 1900 world mineral totals by resource including iron coal petroleum salt lead copper zinc tin and precious metals with silver and gold breakdowns. It notes 4 475 000 miners worldwide and a global mine death rate below two per thousand, highest in Bosnia and Herzegovina lowest in Belgium. It cites U S and British empire outputs and hints at geopolitical implications in Cuba and Manila journalism.
The Scranton Tribune reports strong public approval for its educational contests over two years. It highlights the Junior Educational Contest, a story contest, and the third megastudy competition offering numerous scholarships, including tuition and living expenses, with a pledge of ongoing value and readership growth.
New York Police Commissioner Potridge hires a voodoo doctor to dispel a spell attributed to the ghost of Devery, as quoted by Mr. Dole who jokes that Hawaii seeks only money for happiness.
A New York photograph of Colonel Lamont helped prompt Grover Cleveland to nominate him as secretary of war. Senator Gorman advised on cabinet picks and urged considering the man who stood by Cleveland. After late-night talks, Cleveland agreed, and Lamont accepted the war portfolio two days later.
Fragmentary note reports police department reform efforts in New York aimed at achieving a modern civilian city status. Officials discuss steps toward progressive governance and community modernization despite incomplete details.
A garbled passage describes springtime weather with references to green sky and wet air. Absurd dialogue hints at a storm, wind, and people reacting to unseen sounds as if listening for nature’s imminent change.
The Rev Dr Marion Shutter answered a warning tale on sin and truth during a Boston Sunday talk. A child’s remark about a death prompts the speaker to ponder consequences if all people vanished from the earth.
A distorted excerpt shows Governor Chame responding to President Eliot about appointing a member to a commission on building a dam in the Charles River. The governor argues the law requires three men on the commission and that Eliot would name only one, reflecting a dispute over appointment power and the project’s feasibility.
In summer 1992 Cotuit Cottages Massachusetts hosts a program for admission test preparation across five student groups. Under Principal Charles E. Fish, courses cover all subjects required for college and scientific school entry.
Men’s “Always” Busy Oxfords priced at £2.00 and Ladies’ “Melba” Oxfords at £2.50 are advertised as current footwear bargains.
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