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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune lists publication facts including price, managing editor and business manager. It explains subscription terms and postal designation and states letters must be signed with real names and subject to editorial revision before publication.
The notice outlines flat rate advertising details with a table of charges and terms. It specifies a per word or per line pricing structure and notes conditions for insertions and availability.
The piece laments appetite for exploitation in honest work and praises the reform impulse. It notes Robert John Pikin attending a Grant birthday event in Pittsburg while Senator Quay stays away, and that Pikin received an ovation from Ameri che club members, with echoes of coincidental politics and economic tensions between labor and capital.
The editorial praises electricity as an American triumph in industry and daily life, noting vast investments in generators like Nugurut Palla and the St. Lawrence rapids, and urges Scranton to embrace electrical development with local business backing. It cites Schenectady and Westinghouse as models and highlights broader economic and social impacts.
John P. Elkin of Indiana seeks the open field and fair play in Pennsylvania politics amid Republican party tensions. He frames his candidacy as a contest against corruption and calls for reform within party ranks.
Hayes & Son bid the top price for the new bond issue, taking the 3 1/2 per cent at 7,009 premium and agreeing to cover state taxes over 1,000. With assessed valuation of 65,086,702, Beranton carries net indebtedness of 522,000 or less than 1 percent, an unusually favorable percentage for a city of its size. The sale signals past blunders erased and hints at future fiscal restraint under the current administration amid Pennsylvanian political tensions surrounding Quay and Elkin.
An unsigned Peckville correspondent protests extortion and calls for cautious inquiry into a meat trust scandal while arguing prosperity favors both workers and managers. He compares wealth growth to overall national welfare, notes price pressures and the law of averages, and urges moderation amid social unrest.
Letter from S. I. Moon at Peckville arguing against trusts and high tariffs, urging public education and reform to curb monopolies including Scranton Water, Standart Oil, and sugar trusts. Calls for stronger laws, enforcement, and a corruption-free slate for state elections. Mentions Buffalo speech, labor strikes, and a mid-June state convention.
The article profiles John B. Elkin as a lifelong ally of Matthew Stanley Quay, highlighting his role as Pennsylvania attorney general and chief aide during anti-Quay efforts. It notes Elkin’s vigilance through a three month long stalemate in the state legislature and his parliamentary prowess in joint conventions and tallying, culminating in renewed political contest.
A lyrical, archaic verse describes a blue eyed flower as a symbol of constant love and beauty. The speaker recalls springtime, dew, rain and wind, praising the flower’s pale face and golden heart as it resides in a mossy shaded nook.
Readers express concern about Senator Quay wielding improper power and the impact of his rejection of Elkin. The piece favors fair play and criticizes manipulation while noting Elkin’s gubernatorial bid showed qualification despite controversy. The letter supports Connell’s chosen candidate and denounces personal attacks.
In a fragmented view of Pennsylvania politics, Allegheny delegates drift from machine support while Elkin gains momentum amid the Millonaires' influence. Quay's strategy falters as Beaver and Willow counties threaten revolts, with Elkin framed as the ideal, capable governor.
Announcement from 1902 details a Cotuit Massachusetts summer program led by Principal Charles E. Fish. It offers instruction across all subjects required for college admission for five student groups including candidates with entrance conditions, postponed exam takers, ill or deficient secondary students, those wanting advanced study, and college students needing to clear admission conditions.
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