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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
4
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Governor-8 W. PANNYPACKER and Lt. Gov W. M. BROWN listed with other state offices. Secretary Isaac Brown and County Congress William Connellie named. judges and commissioners named. election day set for Nov 4. The piece notes General Smith’s methods in addressing Philippine unrest satisfaction among critics described as aunties.
Boston professor Bigelow explains temperature differences between hot and cold seasons. He says a large high pressure arc over the Atlantic creates warm air layers and southeast to southwest winds, while small high pressure areas attract cool northern currents that replace hot air.
The Mexican Asiatic company secures two concessions from Mexico to run Pacific coast to Asia steamships and coastwise services along the Mexican west coast. It may ship Chinese labor and fish products to China, aiming to import Asiatic labor while forecasting fall operation of both lines.
The piece argues that Mexican development relies on foreign capital but lacks local labor. It cites failed imports from Italy Portugal and Japan, favors Chinese workers for tropical climates, and warns about cross border labor flows. It also notes U S gold reserves around $504 million as proof of sound money policy.
A London Sun correspondent outlines Berlin taxi classes with distinct hats for drivers, a taxometer device showing fares from 50 pfennings and initial distances, and how charges advance in 600 yard increments. The system aims to curb overcharging by guiding tourists through first class, second class, and taxometer droskys.
A discussion of drosky tax meters in German cities explains how fares are calculated and signs indicate cab engagement. The piece shifts to U S political notes noting Republican majorities amid crop prices and President Harrison bylines in different states. It also covers Barcelona revolutionists and Judge Pennypacker’s stance on Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The three issues named are subordination of American interests to foreign ones, excess anti-trust bills, and tariff tinkering. General Uribe-Uribe shows cold feet amid the campaign. President Castro may plan a foreign tour for health, while weather prophets risk retirement if forecasts miss.
James Rees & Sons recently sent a new boat to South America and are building another for the same country. The firm ships boats in pieces to be assembled on the Magdalena river, aiming for more contracts after Colombia’s insurrection ends. The piece also notes dramatic May 1802 trade surpluses and argues Republican policies increased national wealth. Walter J. Ballard.
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