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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
7
The community mourns the sudden death of Dr Jd N Rive a enterprising public spirited citizen with a keen mind for business. He was companionable generous loyal in his friendships and a staunch partisan of causes he supported. He will be mourned by many.
Testimony before the strike commission condemns heartless eviction in the coal industry. While some managers assist tenants, abuses persist, prompting a call for fair housing and wages. The piece notes company housing and stores can aid workers but argues overhaul or abandonment may be needed amid widespread mismanagement.
A heated exchange questions dignified language for the presidency and the nature of court like proceedings. The piece cites an attorney Burns and mentions Colonel Roosevelt and Teddy, reflecting on public reverence toward authority and reactions from ill balanced minds.
The piece argues that presidents receive affectionate, informal nicknames from peers. It notes Theodore Roosevelt is “Teddy” to friends, while colleagues call others “Tom,” “Dick,” and “Harry” in casual speech. It defends the familiarity as humane, not disrespectful.
The piece analyzes Thomas B Reed's mindset and his December North American Review article on the tariff and trusts. It portrays his cynicism and dogmatism, notes his critique of big corporations, and critiques his political stance as both pungent and paternal.
Walter J. Dhallava presents figures from the U S Department of Agriculture showing imports into the Philippines during 1904 1907 and 1908 09 with duty collections and export patterns. He notes the surge in imports in 1908 the impact of locusts and malaria on trade and discusses shipping routes and rival centers in Asia including Hong Kong Singapore and Shanghai.
A dispatch discusses Mascagni and his opera company facing rough sledding entertaining the American public, with hopes readers support foreign artists and improve the nation’s cultural standing. It notes Putnam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe living in Buenos Aires and hints at political mood around Turkey and Cuba.
A fragment notes Mr. Bryan is not standing close enough to the phone for best effects. The stray line suggests the issue involves positioning during a call or test. No further names or dates are provided.
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