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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune invites signed letters on current topics and notes contributions may be edited. It lists display and classified rates and indicates a per-inch charge for display ads and notices including resolutions of condolence and similar tributes, with policy on publication and space usage.
The February 19 disposition in the Meek Ibel case shows the judge rejected a full acquittal and ordered costs instead. The decision reflects a cautious verdict in a tense legal matter, aligning with established judicial practice.
Citizens urge legislative action in Washington to fund a sidewalk cleaning system by the street-cleaning bureau. Observers note storm debris and slushy, jammed walks persist despite police orders, with property owners bearing the burden and vacant lots repeatedly used to dump rubbish. Public opinion may force municipal control to improve walk conditions citywide.
The Washington Post notes that despite strong production and full orders across mines mills and railways, some foresee a coming downturn. Analysts point to past cycles of high activity followed by depression, while bankers savers and builders show robust confidence and growth.
Analysts say there is no fear of an economic crash as leaders note that past triggers no longer exist. They expect continued prosperity across industries and foresee only reflex market waves influenced by distant events. The nation remains a student of other nations in resources and development opportunities, with snow cleanup orders becoming obsolete in a few weeks.
An 1890 to 1910 snapshot shows the South expanding manufacturing to 1.4 billion dollars, mineral output adding 120 million, and total industrial output near 1.66 billion. Pig iron rises from 497 thousand to over 2.6 million tons annually as cotton mills grow to over six million spindles, with investment swelling in steel, coal, oil, and related industries.
A broad reflection on the South’s 20 year industrial progress, noting capital, skill gaps, and the shift toward manufacturing in Maryland and the region. It covers government pay reform, independence rhetoric, international relations, royal visits, social scenes, and mixed domestic anecdotes.
A whimsical collage of anecdotes about early 20th century politicians from New Mexico to Washington. It blends a lightly satirical tone with tales of endorsements, duels, political mischief, and colorful character sketches including Senator Blackburn, Senator Dolliver, Representative Siler, and others as recounted in the Washington Post.
In Martin Tennessee a court voided school board rules restricting a teacher's social life. Miss Frannta Copass, discharged for social activity, won that trustees cannot dictate how often a teacher may have a beau, whether three nights a week or any schedule. The ruling affirms teachers' personal conduct rights.
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