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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes it prints signed letters on current topics with editorial revision. It outlines advertising rates, display charges, and card listings, with pricing per line and terms for insertion and real-name requirement for letters.
The piece argues for decisive action in Congress over Cuba policy, urging immediate reciprocity measures rather than prolonged rhetoric. It promotes Evan Moms and a slate of Wood allies as the practical American representatives, criticizing delays and calls for a straightforward, timely approach.
An editorial denounces the ripper act and last legislature while endorsing Evan Morris for controller. The piece attacks rivals Moir and Fellows, urges loyal Republicans to rally, and warns against sacrificing a capable public servant to political folly. It questions retaliatory moves by Chishaws against Americans.
The article derides moral alarm over reports that Mec Schwab president of United States Steel gambled in Monte Carlo. It argues critics overreact, noting gambling parallels common business risk taking and praising Signor Marvoul tus as an effective advance agent.
The organizers announce prize funds totaling 200000 dollars to spur invention at the exposition. An accompanying aversal tournament is planned with over 100 entrants from ten countries. They seek a device likened to a tying machine that will transform industry and earn national recognition.
Fragmentary text references Ambassador Reid, coronation exercises, and Boers with unclear context. No coherent events or entities clearly attributable.
A Dayton reader highlights efforts to bridge the gulf between employers and workers amid rising labor agitation in Scranton. The Modern Order of Bees, Hive No. 1, vows a fraternal, non anti employer stance, advocates wage petitioning and worker advancement, and aims to reduce class conflict through education and unity.
The February World's Work will publish Nipling's poem Mie fland erg, presenting Kipling's caustic view of Britain's reluctance for war and the Younger Nations. It laments militaristic pride, urges action against cowardice, and calls out supposed national failings with references to classical and contemporary figures.
An article describes a method to harvest fine silk from Nephila madagascariensis spiders using a guillotine device to extract gland threads. The process yields strong single filaments after combining from multiple glands, with spiders regrowing silk in about eight days and able to endure four to five cycles before diminishing.
A report recalls Andrew Carnegie’s visit to Thomnaeville Georgia where a fervent black pastor delivered a pointed sermon about poverty and race. Deacons reportedly diverted a collection. Carnegie intervened and left a $50 bill. The piece also notes narrow congressional margins and a Cleveland reply to Byron Ritchie.
A busy 1902 sale lists numerous footwear items with 1902 cash prices. Men’s double sole Vici Kid and Box Calf Shoes at 1.40, youths Vici Kid patent tips at 0.50, youths and boys loggins at 0.50, men’s solid tap boots at 1.00, solid tapped soled shoes at 0.90 to 1.00, ladies Vici Kid button shoes at 0.75, Misses and children Vici Kid school shoes at 0.50, and mixed ladies dress slippers at 0.50. The ad emphasizes low cash costs and value for footware.
The advertisement showcases cloth in evening shades and dark colors across grades. Available hues include Cream Pearl Grey Biscuit Havanna Old Rose Purple Navy Garnet and Black.
New quilted satin lining patterns for opera capes offered in light hues. Shades include pink blue turquoise cardinal cream and other gentle tones.
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