This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
4
State officials listed include Governor W Pennypacker and Lieutenant Governor W M Brown with other named officers. The county roster includes judges and railroad or mining figures. Election day is November 4. A note observes sugar magnates have allowed the fruit canning season to advance without boosting saccharine prices.
The piece argues that Republican rule since Cleveland’s era brought major gains in bank deposits and farm values, citing rises in savings and national deposits, crop prices, and export growth. It contrasts this with Democratic periods and discusses trust regulation, the push for a constitutional amendment on interstate commerce, tariff revisions, and ongoing labor issues with educators and miners.
The Toronto Globe, a Liberal aligned paper, defends Ontario ministerial action while questioning the U S extradition decision in the Greene-Gaynor affair. It rejects the technicality basis for refusal and urges cooperation to prevent criminals fleeing across borders.
The speaker argues for treaty amendments to curb criminals escaping punishment via Canada. It warns Americans should not shield offenders, notes the risk to Canada from U.S. criminals, and hopes for a fair legal process. General Miles plans a Philippine assignment, with hopeful wishes for his happiness.
The Tribune editor responds to Dr J C Bateson of Scranton who declares a discovery uniting healing powers across Christian Science and other methods. The writer rebukes the use of discovery and defends Christian Science against charges of superstition, noting followers’ discernment and non reliance on supernatural intervention.
Albert B. Miller refutes Dr Bateson's views on Christian Science. He argues sickness stems from sin and contends only those who can demonstrate Christian Science should speak for it. Miller notes Christian Scientists including former physicians now share in its benefits and invites informed critique.
A compilation contrasts protective tariffs with trust growth, citing Secretary Shaw and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It questions claims that tariffs sole cause trusts, notes free trade Britain’s trust system, and discusses how tariff policy shapes political campaigns and industry concentration.
Minister Wu discusses American character and education, praising public and private schools as the nation’s crowning glory. He notes the broad reach of newspapers, the ability of Americans to seize opportunities, and Chinese interest in American goods and investment as trade expands.
Health authorities publish simple guidance to stop typhoid fever. Boil drinking water for twenty five to thirty minutes and pasteurize all milk and cream, especially for the young. If uncertain how to pasteurize, consult a druggist, dispensary, family doctor, or health department for instruction.
The article warns that dirty hands and unclean surroundings spread typhoid. It urges workers and households to wash hands, clean basements and yards, fix drains, burn debris, and use blue vitriol in sickrooms to prevent infection.
Hotel Richmond on Kentucky Avenue offers 60 ocean view rooms with capacity for 400 guests. J B Jenkins, proprietor, invites inquiries for special rates and details on this beachfront property.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.