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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune prints letters on current topics only from real-name authors and notes editorial revision. It lists a flat advertising rate table per inch and a 6 cent per line charge for expressions of thanks and condolences.
The document lists state and county offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Internal Affairs with names such as W Pennypacker W M Brown ISAAC B Brown and William Connell. It notes Election Day in November and references the United Mine Workers and The Times editor in a critical opinion about editorial coverage and labor sentiments.
The Republican Text Book for 1902, issued by the Republican congressional committee, extols Republican achievements under protectionist policy. It praises labor gains, trust regulation, and Philippines policy while contrasting with Democratic free trade. The Thirteenth regiment and Mount Gretna rifle scores receive brief notes of praise.
Thirty three police officers were arraigned by the director of public safety in Pittsburg on drunkenness disorderly conduct and insubordination. The director condemned the demoralization of the force and noted officers assaulting a charging lieutenant. A prior case involved a detective held on murder charges with bail set at two thousand dollars.
A critical wow report accuses Pittsburg police of undisciplined and demoralized conduct. It notes public safety leaders call officers a "warm lot" while criminals observe the force with disdain. The piece links rising crime to police behavior and ends with a quip on law enforcement efficacy.
A revenue cutter reports a herd of fur seals found on the Aleutian Islands north of Japan, likely descendants of Pribilof stock. The piece notes migration driven by past slaughter, Japan’s protection, and mentions Canadian sealing and a new armory swimming pool for women.
Senator Hanna’s Chautauqua speech is praised for backing arbitration and labor rights. The Civic Federation head is depicted as uniting capital and labor and promoting voluntary arbitration amid criticism from political adversaries. He cites anthracite miners and four states upholding contracts to argue for peaceful settlement of economic issues.
The annual statement shows gross earnings near 83 million dollars, up over 6 million from last year. A bond issue of 100 million dollars is proposed soon to finance further improvements amid strong growth prospects for the line.
In Orphans Court Judge Vosburg sustains the register of wills discretion to appoint Robert Koehler as administrator of Frederick Simon's estate. He notes legatees renounced claims and that no abuse of discretion is shown, case dismissed and appeal refused with costs to be paid from the estate.
A jumble of stray quotes from Ohio State Journal and Chicago Daily shows playful asides on heirs and lawyers. The clipped lines reference claims to gold and odd shop talk about slippers and fees, reflecting light, fragmentary gossip.
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