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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
5
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In Scranton on February 28, 1902, reports indicate the executive committee of the street car workers union may call a strike, dissolve the body, and seek future action amid mounting tensions and unresolved grievances.
A Washington Star critique argues against tariff protection for the steel industry while urging reciprocal Cuba trade. It compares industry pressures to a beggar with a baby to win sympathy and influence House debate. The piece references congressional Republicans and a juvenile eulogy of William Meinley.
The article details U S government rabies research from the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington, tracing cases in dogs, horses, and other animals to establish positive diagnoses. It also reports on a public controversy over a New York millionaire list and labor tensions with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, including letters from workers and critics.
Health department records show seven hydrophobia deaths in DC since August. Doctors report rabies more common in animals and livestock than widely believed, prompting calls for public health measures and further veterinary inquiry nationwide.
The article argues readers should study a selective view on Cuba and elections, warning that the fate of Cuba hinges on American duty. It criticizes politicians like Tillman, Whee ler, and party maneuvering, noting public sentiment and calls for decisive action.
A court record recounts cross examination where defense asks the witness to confirm the clock in the house and the elapsed time since a prior event. The jurors hear a string of shifting answers about minutes and exact timing as the lawyer seeks to cast doubt on the testimony.
A Milwaukee raconteur recalls Pat’s fraught Sunday drive with a Lutheran farmer and his wife. Faced with a moral choice at a Catholic church, Pat grips the reins and mutters a hesitant prayer as he steers toward the pews, uncertain whether to continue or turn away.
A recorded jumble of political and war era scenes features a young House member, Kennedy Fain, facing procedural pressure from a doorkeeper and a veteran figure Kennedy’s stubborn resistance amid shifts in decorum. Anecdotes narrate railroad workers and a curious Civil War era drift, with portraits of generals, ministers, and improvised street chatter.
A garbled recruitment notice appears to urge a junior partner to join a fortune seeking venture. The text mocks hesitation and delays and mentions patience and steady effort as keys to progress, while fragmentary phrases hint at a cautious approach and eventual reward.
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