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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune notes letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s real name and are subject to editorial revision. It specifies space guidelines and advertising charges for cards of thanks and condolences.
State officers listed including governor and lieutenant governor with several statewide names. county and judicial posts named. Election day set for Nov 4. Democrats fear calamities and recall the Homestead riot cited as a factor in Cleveland's second win, blaming the riot and the Wilson bill for miseries.
Telegram from Toledo to the New York Times claims George A. Whitney, secretary of the Western Oil Men's Exchange, plans to move up to five thousand Pennsylvania miners to the Canadian northwest, with John Geralty of Wilkes-Barre reportedly approving. The Toronto World discourages such rushed emigration, warning of labor market congestion, high living costs, and the need for capital, while outlining the risks to families and the harsh realities of prairie settlement.
The article notes an expeditionary exodus of miners lacking funds experience or provisions to the Canadian Northwest, deeming such a move reckless and dangerous under expected fortune’s contingencies. It also corrects a misreported protest by Lackawanna Iron and Steel about Scranton Gas and Water rates, stating no protest occurred and water costs in Buffalo would likely exceed those in Scranton.
The North American Review discusses The Outlook in South Africa by Leonard Courtney and Alfred Lyttelton. It cautions that annexation lessons apply, urges generous spirit from Britain, and stresses the empire link with Canada and Australia.
The text notes Siberia’s enormous size, claiming the United States Britain and most of Europe could fit inside with room to spare, except for Russia. It emphasizes the continent’s vast land area and remoteness.
Hotel Richmond on Kentucky Avenue Bead Flist Hotel from Bead offers 60 ocean view rooms with capacity 400 for special rates. J B Jenks, proprietor, invites inquiries.
Quick and solid service reported from The Tribune office, fulfilling tasks promptly and with sound judgment.
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