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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces weekly publication at fifty cents a month and prints letters from readers signed with real names. Classified and thank you notices priced per insertion with rates and terms available on request.
In Scranton on February 6 1902 Republicans announce city tickets with Controller Evan J Morris as a candidate for February 15 election. Stocks in Delaware Lackawanna and Western are in demand and undisclosed investors stir speculation about the political and financial flare surrounding the ballot.
The piece decries sympathetic visitors to female inmates and calls for reform. It argues no woman should see condemned criminals unless a relative attends and proper espionage is enforced. It likens the issue to the Biddle case and urges firm jail oversight and clear gas standards.
The Bradstreet analysis shows 10,048 American traders in distress with debts totaling 10,100,678 and assets 61,008,881. The report notes higher failure rates than 1882 and 1889, cites lack of capital and weak credit as key causes, and comments on the impact of large corporations on small capital holders.
The author lists eleven fault categories for business failures with a breakdown showing about 71% due to the faults of the failers and 28.6% to faults of others. The piece argues chance lies between one-quarter and one-third, leaving space for individual merit, and ends with an assertion on vaccination and civic responsibility.
The piece contrasts Governor Taft and General Chaffee on Philippines governance, defending Taft's humane policy while noting dangers of over liberalism. It cites Mexico's President Diaz, Judge Meek, weather reports, and local figures, linking the broader imperial debate to current events and personalities.
Former Senator William JH Chandler of New Hampshire argues Cuba independence was never offered to Spain and criticizes General Woodford's Madrid negotiations. He cites diplomatic correspondence suggesting the United States sought autonomy and US purchase pressures, not Cuban independence, ahead of the war.
Fragmented lyric in archaic diction explores longing and insistence for a lover to declare love. The speaker questions aging affection and nostalgic vows while seeking a clear token of reciprocal affection. The piece centers on repeated plea for confirmation of love and emotional permanence through time.
An advertisement notes stylishness and comfort with a bold claim that all our $5 gentlemen's shoes are now $4. The message stresses economy and appeal to good dressers, highlighting the eye catching fit and style as well.
The notice states that savings accounts earn 3 percent interest across the period from 7.30 to 7.30, applicable to balance holdings during the term.
Finley announces a clearance sale on blankets and comfortables with a modest assortment and substantial price reductions to close out the entire lot this week.
Local store advertises blankets at markdown prices: 95c 1.50 2.50 3.75 4.88 6.50. Special note highlights the extra size all wool shrunk blankets priced at 4.88 and 6.50.
Silk Covered Down Quilts offered at $12.50 now reduced to $9.75. Sale note highlights savings on a soft luxury bedding item. Limited stock may be available at participating stores.
Local retailer offers items marked down to move inventory quickly. Prices range from 95 cents to 3 dollars, with various goods advertised at reduced rates to attract bargain shoppers.
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