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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces ad rates and editorial policy. It notes political content, naming John P. Elkin of Indiana as governor hopeful on the open field issue, subject to Republican nomination.
The analysis contests Hawley’s bill to make the commanding general the pivotal figure in the army arguing it ignores civil authority, could impair wartime cooperation with the Commander-In-Chief, and contrasts with European practices of flexible staff rotation to foster merit and adaptability. The piece notes the measure aims to please Lieutenant.
The article argues for broad army reforms to improve efficiency, urging dispassionate study by experts and consideration of major military interests. It notes Philadelphia leader Tarniel Wy Dit abstaining from supporting Mikin for governor and questions DuPhain’s recent shift, reflecting political maneuvering and public opinion ahead of elections.
The piece argues that American readers lack balanced Boer and British perspectives on the South African war. It cites Conan Doyle and John Hays Hammond advocating broader British reporting, notes British strategy to avoid foreign intervention, and critiques figures like Roosevelt, Rhodes, and Uribe-Uribe. It mentions postal card hoaxes and Ohio river steamboat disaster as context.
Washington prediction notes the Senate will back the president in pursuing a reciprocity treaty with Cuba and oppose broad tariff concessions. It says House action may delay until May 20, with further disputes over sugar duties immigration and labor laws shaping the outcome and congressional timing.
A Pittsburg afternoon paper loyal to Senator Quay cites President Wilson’s refusal to withdraw from the Liberal party line. It accuses federal officials in Dauphin county of being ordered to avoid partisan activity while remaining in treasury and justice departments. The piece also notes Roosevelt’s similar stance in Illinois on political participation by federal employees.
Fragmented OCR text hints at tensions between federal and departmental guidance on a conference and the possible withholding of instructions to Marc Fidaire. The passage mentions convents support, Washington departments, and choosing between conflicting wishes amid a political context. The exact facts are unclear due to garbled source text.
Washington dispatch reports Mitteliing Times correspondence on a campaign shuffle for state delegates in Lackawanna and neighboring counties. Candidates pledge support to Lt Gov Watteston amid party pressure, as Quay allies claim a clever move to edge Connell and reshape delegate loyalties ahead of the convention.
A Scottish shepherd, known for blunt speech, attends church in a nearby pub. In a parable-like exchange with the minister, the shepherd explains his absence from the kirk by preferring better grass, showing humorous religious satire set in a rural district.
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