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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1902

Page

5

Advertising Rates: Flat Rate by Inch Insertion

The table lists the price per inch for each insertion with a uniform rate within one yen. The text presents a simple billing guide showing how space translates to cost across run lengths.

City Considers House Numbering Plan

Scranton readers discuss ways to locate street addresses as the city negotiates new signs and house numbers amid street modernization dated December 27, 1902.

Scranton

Hospital seeks state aid to expand White Haven sanitarium

Wospitnl for Poor Consumptives asks the legislature to approve a 300000 grant to enlarge and improve the White Haven sanitarium and establish similar facilities. In 1901 21111.20 was donated to the general fund. 50 beds served Philadelphia and 100 stayed at White Haven. The plan aims to reduce Pennsylvania’s annual 15000 consumption deaths through isolation and treatment.

White Haven Philadelphia Dr. Nop Pennsylvania Witis Commonwealth Free

Lectures Highlight US Trade Growth and Ocean Routes

At Columbian University FP Austin outlined world and US commerce growth from 1800 to 1900, noting steel, steam and electricity expanding transport. He described internal and foreign trade gains, Atlantic and Pacific commerce advances, and US advantages with coastlines, harbors, and favorable Pacific currents.

Columbian University Washington FP. Austin Federal Bureau of Statistics United States Austin Atlantic Pacific China Japan Manila Panama Hawaiian Philippine Islands Shanghai Yokohama North Pacific

Orient trade growth and tropical development urged

The article argues the United States as a major Orient trader and producer explains rising trade with the East. It notes temperate zones will drive tropical development using steam, electricity, and sun power to expand production. It highlights reliance on Oriental labor and growing markets, and cites Schenectady booming despite labor tensions as shown in a festive Gazette issue praising protection of American industry.

United States Mrr Austin Tropics Schenectady Gazette

Immigration Literacy Tests Debated in Congress As Pressure From Steamship Firms Persists

The piece argues for stronger immigration regulation through literacy tests after repeated House and Senate failures due to hostile amendments and steamship company influence. It notes HR 12190 passed the House on May 27 1902 with literacy added May 23, and Senate reporting on June 23 1902, but later stalled. It cites petitions favoring tests and warns against corporate dictation harming American standards and national security concerns amid Lipton's English vessels potential role.

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Army officers urged government furniture to curb costs

Secretary Root argues for government purchase of heavy furniture for officers quarters to reduce moving losses and travel costs. He notes unwritten rules bar officers from private business and suggests furniture remain in quarters, lowering first costs and allowing moderate rentals to fund renewals, urging congressional attention.

Secretary of War War Department Root Hinl United States Treasury

Congress urged to boost pay for army officers and workers

The passage argues for higher pay for army officers reflecting increased duties and dangers, comparing them to workers who deserve raises for demanding labor, and notes Germany’s indifference to arbiters in the Venezuelan issue after claims are pressed.

Pareimoniova Iteary Congress

Cuba Trade Growth and Reciprocal Measures Debate

Reports from Berlin and Hamburg analyze Cuba trade dynamics under German and American influence. Cuban demand for German goods rose in 1901 and 1900, with rice and other items increasing exports, while Germany’s export value to Cuba fluctuated. The piece questions reciprocity measures and notes Hungarian and Australian reactions to trade and policy shifts, ending with a claim that U S iron production shows ongoing competition among firms.

Cuba Europe United States Conaubhir Gr. Murphy Frankfort Berlin Wamburg Hamburg Germany

Our Trade With New Possessions Special Corresgoumidence

Treasury figures show noncontiguous US territories Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines and Alaska provide growing markets. Ten months to October bring US exports totaling about 10 billion dollars to Puerto Rico and the Philippines over four billion to Hawaii and Alaska nearly three million in four months. Overall these territories add to a yearly foreign demand for agricultural and manufactured goods, while island imports reflect rising tropical product needs.

Trade Totals Show Big Pacific to U S Shipments

Ending with October the shipments from Hawaii to the United States reached twenty one million dollars while Porto Rico sent nearly nine million. Recipies from the Philippines exceeded seven million and from Alaska over eight million. For four months ending in October tropical products from U S territories will total about forty five million dollars this year. Merchandise receipts from Alaska should reach fifteen million, bringing non-contiguous territory totals near sixty million dollars in value. Shipments from the United States to that territory amount to forty million dollars.

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Lead the List in Steel Production

Striking evidence shows U S iron and steel output rising sharply in the year just ended. Domestic pig iron production reached about 76,000,000 tons, with steel output near 15,000,000 tons, surpassing prior years and outpacing the United Kingdom and Germany. Imports of pig iron also expanded, signaling a record decade for U S industry.

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Unsafe ballot boxes found soaked in Lackawanna cellar

The Philadelphia Press reports water soaked ballots in Dillmore precincts Lackawanna County. Five dead in the Connell race were in boxes stored in a Justice of the Peace cellar. Boxes were filled with water and the contents soaked to pulp when opened. The justice expressed surprise at the condition.

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Apothegms of a Judge

In memory of Robert Malcolm Kerr former Judge of the London city court after forty two years service the London Times recalls his pithy maxims. He urged writing for bargains warned against needless lawsuits and stressed careful conduct in legal affairs. His sayings reflect a lifetime at the bar and bench.

Robert Malcolm Kerr City of London Court The London Times Kerr Judie

Mutual Understanding Between Nations Highlighted

The article emphasizes the need for stronger ties between Britain and the United States, urging all statesmen to pursue peace and improved goodwill. It calls for sustained dialogue and cooperative actions to enhance mutual respect and friendly relations.

Old Mobs Tale of Mulluts and the Mug Misfortune

Fragmented verse chronicles a figure named Mulluts, a restless rogue enduring pursuit across deserts and seas. The speaker mocks attempts to trap him, noting his elusive braggadocio and shifting haunts in Africa and beyond as mobs seek to quell his mischief.

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