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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1902
Page
4
The notice announces publishing content from Leola and Scranton with a New York office at 100 Nacua St. S. VARELAND and mentions the Tribune welcomes short signed letters on current topics subject to editorial revision. Also notes advertising rates and a table of insertions for one year.
The Scranton Times reports on the Republican city ticket with Controller Evan HK Motus featured. The Tribune’s circulation is described as large, loyal, and profitable, growing steadily across all districts.
The case questions who must collect delinquent taxes and how the collector should be paid under a fixed salary charter. It argues the charter aims for fixed salaries, not percentage pay, and seeks a clear definition of compensation limits and duties for municipal officers.
Washington sources indicate House Republicans may concede to Cuba with a House led by Speaker to protect beet sugar and tobacco districts. President McKinley presses for a firm stance while Senator Spooner drafts a compromise: full Dingley duties on Cuban imports offset by a 40 percent refund if Cuba lowers tariffs on American goods. a reciprocal payoff to be arranged.
The text urges readers to study a judgment from the court of inquiry on Schley's appeal and its advocates. It argues the president should act promptly on national conscience and food safety, urging open minds to evidence and conviction while inviting reflection on the cited commentary.
A New York newspaper outlines a secret plan to host a luncheon in honor of Prince Henry Pel, arranging a meeting with about one hundred American business leaders. The plan aims to expose the prince to both top executives and critics, choosing a candid, informal setting to learn American views and approaches. The committee of twelve New Yorkers is keeping names secret, with public knowledge to come after the event.
Nebraskan town Bellwood reveals Gould a longtime church member and bank cashier confessed to forging notes totaling 100000 over fifteen years. The case exposes risk at trusted positions and the limits of moral reform. Also noted is upcoming service by Old Dominion Steamship Co. between Norfolk and Richmond and a London view on South African independence.
A fragment quotes Thomas C. Platt praising someone blessed with a fine stomach and a good liver. The remark appears as a brief, anecdotal line without clear context or full sentence structure. The text lacks surrounding details to identify specific event or publication.
A portrait of Marshall Field detailing his immense wealth and holdings in railroads, real estate, and manufacturing. The article notes his cash basis business, lack of debt, and defensive stance on public life, while highlighting his influence, family, home, and reputation versus public religious and social engagement.
A magazine narrative recalls Ingalls defending an entrance to a railroad office while a visitor asserts authority. The scene shifts to a city street where a young man helps a woman with a baby carriage in rushing slush, delivering the infant safely across the floodwater. Detroit Free Press.
A vivid dialogic extract shows characters debating love and social roles. The scene features Emma, John, and Menphin Schoitar among others in a bustling setting, with interruptions, boasts, and reflective questions about truth and ambition.
A garbled passage reviews women as scientific experts and notes social themes. It references Mr. Lewis Nixon and Tammany Hall amid broad critiques of media, religion, and accessibility, with remarks on honesty and public discourse.
An advertising note promotes our smart looking gentlemen's shoes priced at $4 instead of $5, highlighting style and value to budget conscious buyers. The message emphasizes economy and dress appeal in a period style.
The New Spring White Wash Fabrics and Embroideries are opened and ready for inspection. Readers will find them the prettiest collection yet, up to our usual high standard of excellence and containing all that is new and desirable.
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