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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
4
Scranton Tribune outlines letters from readers printed under real names with editorial revision. It also lists a flat advertising rate per inch and a 1 cent per line charge for cards of thanks and resolutions.
Governor Pennypacker and Lt Governor Brown lead the slate with Isaacs Brown secretary of internal affairs and a Pennsylvanian slate of judges and commissioners. The Democratic plan seeks Pattison gains and aims for four house seats and a Guffey senate seat to win control.
An obituary note honors Senator James McMillan of Michigan for vast charitable giving. His annual philanthropy exceeded 200000 dollars, funding a hospital, a state university library, endowment for a Texas girls school, and other colleges, while employing thousands and leaving a strong legacy beyond wealth.
The article describes a proposed Farmers Alliance with a capital of 50 million dollars centered in Chicago to eliminate middlemen. It would handle all farm produce through salaried agents, offering uniform prices and efficient distribution across the country. Banks would host agency stock in every county, promising investment and working partnership for farmers.
The piece surveys political shifts and editorials, noting populist trends, distrust of middlemen, and a looming prize essay contest as Democratic leaders foresee limited momentum for the upcoming contest. It references Indiana crops, the Philippines hearings, and commentary on reform movements.
Innocent Mr Neely continues to attract attention and accumulate profit as his activities draw notice from observers and markets.
Opinion argues opponents overstated sugar trust benefits from Cuban reciprocity. Evidence shows American sugar holders are small, with most Cuban or Spanish ownership. Payne’s plan would not boost U S sugar planters or harm the public. a treaty depends on future negotiations under Dingell tariff law.
In a letter from Bohenectady dated August 17, the writer argues for Cuban reciprocity or treaty as beneficial to American producers and citizens. He contends the Will grants broad advantages and that the U S should support Cuba until it can stand on its own, noting opposition from some in Congress.
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