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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
4
The newspaper states letters to the editor must be signed with the writer's real name and are subject to editorial revision before publication. It invites short contributions from readers on current topics.
Recent reports indicate only about one fifth of anthracite mine labor is American born, underscoring the push to expand kindergarten and night school programs to train and assimilate workers into American life and values.
A new senate proposal favors an isthmian canal at sea level across the narrowest Isthmus point from Meéendago harbor to Pearl Island harbor about thirty miles. It envisions a five mile granite tunnel 202 feet clear with an electric trolley to tow ships, costing between $100 million and $200 million. Approval hinges on legal issues and financing.
A National Civil Federation conference in Buffalo gathered representative students of economics to study tax disparities across states and propose scientific reforms. Folfin Seligmann of Columbia urged rational, uniform methods and interstate tax comity, noting vast growth in government spending versus population since early federal times. Thirty five states sent delegates. two days of debate produced resolutions urging uniform principles to avoid multiple taxation and promote interstate fiscal fairness.
The text outlines calls for separate state and local taxation and funds for reforms, praising secretary Ralph M. Husity and noting conference processes. It mentions a fighting fund of over 100,000 dollars, and discusses smallpox epidemic theories linked to civilizational factors and remnants of colonial wars.
The speech by George S P Boer, leader of a major railroad and related firms, argues for worker rights and liberty to organize, work, and earn according to merit. He denounces forced labor, union coercion, and tyrannical bans on employment, asserting government and courts must protect lawful work. He compares labor oppression to historic despotism and praises judiciary courage in upholding liberty regulated by law.
The column surveys philanthropy with over $5,000 per person in public contributions since 1800, contrasts Democratic and Republican eras, notes rising savings and capital in industrials and railways, cites utilities for public works, and highlights political and economic observations from New York to Philadelphia and beyond.
Fragmentary poetic narrative invites readers into a fairy world with elves, moonlit seas, and magical banners. Key figures include the Wing and Wrists of myth, while scenes shift between upland folk and otherworldly beings. The text evokes dreamlike journeys and folkloric imagery without clear plot details.
The article asserts U.S. dominance in global natural resources for 1901, noting leaders in gold and silver, copper, coal, iron, petroleum, and oil. It cites figures from the London Daily Mail Yearbook and compares U.S. output with Germany France Russia Britain and others, highlighting record iron and petroleum production.
A dialogue shows Mrs. Witherby and others debating where to install a new telephone, with humorous interruptions and a telephone man suggesting hall or stairs as best spots. A separate scene captures a stuttering interview with Rt Hon Arthur J. Balfo ur, as a newspaper reporter seeks space.
Fragmented OCR story outlines two brothers in a shared apartment and a noisy dispute with a hotel neighbor. A loud argument escalates as a clerk and bystanders react, with a reference to Governor Slaw of Iowa and a legal decree. The tale ends abruptly amid garbled names and dates.
In a New York uptown restaurant Peter Dooley Thine overheard a very young man in a party boast of stories. He commented that it seemed odd for someone so young to tell tales when each listener is old enough to vote.
The ad proclaims the Always Busby 1902 Money Saving Sale on footwear with numerous price reductions. It lists men's, youth, and women’s shoes including Peet and Health Saving Shoes, double sealed men’s shoes, youth and boys loggins, solid tap boots, bluchers, Misses and children's Vici Kid school shoes, dress slippers, and more, with 1902 cash prices from 50c to 1.40 and descriptions of value and fit.
A letter discusses American plans to build a railway in China from Hankow to Canton, a 75 mile route with expanded tracks and $49,000,000 in gold bonds. It notes involvement of many American industries, the May Treaty support, and hopes for a global export network via English and European canals. The piece cites Brumbauer in Puerto Rico, praises Dr Brumbleaugh, and highlights Britain’s and Wales’ trade positions, while noting German iron shipments and trolley expansions in the Middle East and Mecca.
The phrase lists fabric and design color names including Cream, Pearl Grey, Biscuit, Havanna, Old Rose, Purple, Navy, Garnet and Black. It appears as a catalog excerpt or descriptive color scheme note for a product line.
New patterns of quilting line satin linings for opera capes. Available in light hues including pink blue turquoise cardinal cream and other shades.
The piece highlights varied and beautiful designs across the season, praising the breadth of styles and noting the ongoing evolution in apparel trends. It emphasizes vibrant textures, bold silhouettes, and refined tailoring as key features.
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