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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune mentions a charge of six cents per line for cards of thanks and resolutions of condolence or similar contributions. The text shows garbled OCR but indicates pricing and ad type.
State Governor W Pennypacker and Lieutenant Governor W M Brown are named along with various executive, judicial, and legislative candidates. Election day is November 4. The text notes Bryan’s image as someone who shifts from accepting a position to seeking a job.
The article argues the Colombian revolution, ongoing since 1899, could advance civilization and free government in a resource rich nation. It notes American interests in friendly leaders who understand U S aims and the Isthmian canal project, and hopes for a liberal resurgence supported by reform-minded forces.
A Cromarty village ceremony celebrated the centenary of Hugh Miller born in the Moray Firth region. The article notes Miller as Scotland’s notable self taught genius and reflects on his obscurity beside famed figures like Scott, Burns, and Carlyle.
The Dreyfus affair reignites as General De Gallifet accuses Dreyfus of admitting guilt by signing a pardon petition. Dreyfus denies the charge and defends his aim of legal revision. Critics say reopening the case risks inflaming prejudice without new proof. Special Correspondence West Banier, Aug 19.
A few more so called rare August days will stamp the reliability of weather prophets in public memory. The remark underscores growing skepticism about forecast accuracy amid unusual heat and storms.
L. I. Bunnell of Carbondale sends a letter praising Herbert Spencer’s last work Facts and Comments. The writer accuses trades unions of trampling freedom by compelling engagement terms and denying individual liberty of contract. He quotes Spencer arguing that workers surrender their freedom when joining unions and accept leaders’ dictates on when to work.
The advertisement promotes the First Hotel on Kentucky Avenue at Atlantic City near the beach. It highlights Wagons Goran view rooms with tar pei 400 and invites readers to write for special rates from J B Jenks, proprietor.
A terse item notes a man with a hard face has killed his man, prompting speculation about a chauffeur or motoring angle in Yonkers. The brief reports the incident without sensational detail.
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