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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
4
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Report notes Pittston saloon keepers flouted laws as the mayor allowed a wide open town. The mayor, seen as responsible for lax enforcement, now appears ready to modify that policy and restore stricter controls.
A local editor reflects on public safety measures targeting stray dogs and rabies risk, praising the police drive to reduce the orphaned canine population. The piece notes dog bites are unpleasant and argues for calm acceptance of enforcement actions amid civic harmony.
Dispatches from Pittston report Colonel Watres plans to contest delegates county by county, with Lackawanna favoring an unopposed local path. A brisk statewide fight could energize the party and improve fall election prospects, while Roosevelt is acknowledged as a capable president.
The board debates whether allegations of dishonesty among Middle Department underwriters were fair. The piece withdraws an earlier imputation while noting possible untivness. It urges the companies to review rebates claims and to reach early understandings with local agents.
The piece argues the middle department board did not openly admit a 26 per cent special premium applied to poor health, blaming subordinate underwriters while praising overall conduct. It questions honesty of the premium and notes a debate over whether the board could have avoided such practices.
The piece argues that Senate expulsion or contempt-based voting limits violate state representation. It condemns Tillman’s conduct as bully-like and defiant, while noting the constitutional issue remains about whether a vacancy or disenfranchisement can be pursued. It also criticizes the handling of South Carolina's representation and cites William M. Laffan taking editorial control of the New York Sun.
In Luzerne County the Luzerne license court rejected 23 license applications amid city revenue fears. Pittston councils asked leniency, but the court maintained duty though reform supporters warn against retrograde measures. Reform must be gradual, not spasmodic, to sustain public virtue. Pittston saloon keepers note shadow as a sign of hard times.
A reflective portrait of Paderewski focusing on the public adulation and the private toll of fame. The piece weighs the temptations and pressures surrounding the celebrated pianist and contemplates what makes his art and life compelling to admirers.
The Polish concert amid a crowd including Poles in Chicago features Paderewski as a magnetic figure whose generosity and intellect draw from his wealth yet he remains deeply connected to his homeland. He laments Polish hardship, recalls fellow musicians, and shares plans with Professor Hemberger, highlighting a blend of artistry and national identity.
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