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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune invites unsigned letters but requires the writer’s real name for publication and reserves editorial revision rights. It notes the flat rate for advertising and mentions publishing details for submissions and postage.
In Suranton on February 27 a fire struck the Haig WHE interior as flames raged. The Serante ton fire department quickly contained the blaze, with observers praising the swift, skillful handling amid a narrow wall. Critics urged none.
The letter from Attorney General Elkin to the Republican county chairman pleads for fair play in the Pennsylvania county's governor primary. Colonel Watres allegedly inserted his advertisement late, prompting Elkin to seek to place both candidates on the ticket and let voters decide at the ensuing primaries.
A paper in Boston recalls Dr Henry Marey’s Civil War account of smallpox among North Carolina volunteers. Marey details outbreak fear, isolation of the detachment, hospital setup, and a cautious yet decisive response to prevent spread.
The account describes a regiment faithfully vaccinating all 800 men under Dr. De Grasse and TE, with a focus on rapid inoculation, cleaning, and inspection. It notes no varicella cases among vaccinated soldiers, while a separate detachment at an isolated camp saw 10 cases and 40 deaths. The narrative credits vaccination efforts and disinfecting practices for preventing outbreaks.
Former Postmaster General Smith endorses opening rural free delivery routes to contract while preserving department control. He notes rural carriers are skilled workers handling stamping, money order duties, and mail delivery. The proposal argues competition could reduce costs with lowest bids proving value.
Ake notes Prince Henry arrival drew lavish newspaper prose from New York critics. The Met Opera scene is described in vivid, kaleidoscopic terms with dramatic color and grandiose imagery. German papers even printed U S cable dispatches, signaling a new era of press progress and exchange.
The article lauds Gibbons for winning Tuesday night without opposition, praising his calm fighter’s spirit and steadfast school control. It criticizes factional strife and notes sympathy for the people, while hinting at political storms and public entertainments shaping the era.
Import data on United States cotton manufacturing shows a 1900s era overview. The report cites capital investment, wage earners, and plant counts, with Pennsylvania output and tariffs affecting trade. It notes the height of industrial activity, exports by country, and the economic impact on employment and prices.
Albert KR. Millon reports findings from Philadelphia dated February 23. The piece discusses whether Christian Science adherents are culpable or not in a medical or legal context, noting expert testimony, patient cases, and public reaction, with emphasis on the cautious view toward spiritual healing versus medical responsibility.
Prince Henry of Prussia attended a private luncheon in New York with industry captains and American leaders. Guests included Edward J. Berwind, Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, John D. Rockefeller, and J. Pierpont Morgan. The event featured toasts to the President, the Emperor, and the captains of industry, with a formal presentation booklet detailing each guest’s achievements.
Exclusive wire reports a February luncheon at Sherry's New York for Prince Henry of Prussia. Twelve hosts led 157 guests from finance, commerce and industry as German officials sought 100 top American elites. Hosts included J Pierpont Morgan and William Rockefeller among others with prominent attendees listed.
The New York Sut memorial honors the late Mek Melween Salome Foster, who died in a Park Avenue hotel fire. The piece extols her charitable nature, piety, purity, and tender devotion, noting how her example uplifts and purifies.
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