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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
7
The Tribune notes it prints short letters on current topics only if signed with the writer’s real name and subject to editorial revision. also mentions flat rate for advertising.
Controller Evan Br Morris notes the February 18 election amid a challenge to Senator Mason over Sehley’s claim that he commanded the fleet at Santiago. The courts and the commander in chief have ruled Sehley not in command during the victory at Santiago.
Critics blame health officials for slow action amid an epidemic, but supporters credit Dr. Allen and his bureau for swift preparations that averted widespread devastation. New Jersey Senator John P. Dryden cited as a substantial successor, while the public weighs the choice of Griggs.
The mayor defends enforcing the excise law as part of a broad legal framework. He says the city will act against breaches with available means, avoid single focus on one law, and work to curb bribery and corruption linked to excise. A balanced city aims to keep peace and public health through a comprehensive plan.
The text argues that excise enforcement is a shared duty of city authorities and should not monopolize attention. It warns against overcentralizing power to Congress or the president, calling for a balanced approach that treats excise as one of several duties and avoids impractical executive overreach.
In a forceful critique the author denounces union tactics in the Scranton street railway strike. He highlights loan agreements disguised as relief, internal union divisions, and the broader impact on local employment and community welfare while urging responsible conduct and avoidance of strikes. The piece compares strike turmoil to a period of grip-like tension.
Charles A. Gardiner outlined historical arguments for Canadian union, tracing ties to Louisburg and Quebec battles and noting colonial soldiers helped conquer Canada. He cited 1774 congress appeals and Continental links, arguing Canadians were "our people in America" and comparing Articles of Confederation references to annexation.
The item blends quoted political reflections on US Canada union and trade with local notes about the Pittston Gazette's new six page format. It mentions ongoing treaty politics, figures like Franklin and Nixon, and contemporary mentions of media and public figures, all in a compact, fragmentary daily record style.
A quirky drawn forecast explains that patience and listening can boost popularity. It notes a well educated man may bore others at times and advises pursuing opportunities when they do not appear.
In the Bulletin of the Department of Labor, Samuel McCune Bonds, Ph D of the University of Pennsylvania, surveys railway workers in the United States. He discusses numbers by occupation, wages, hours, overtime, and regional distributions, noting rises and declines across states and the vast employment tied to the rail system.
Fragmentary text references switches and flagmen, safety notices, and a labor roster. It mentions dates and figures such as 190,085 and 1800, with garbled names and positions, suggesting a public notice about workers and voter or reader audiences.
Long fragments recount a naval designer Nixon and his wife Mia Nixon a Washington belle. The text recalls social reminiscences from Washington society in the late 19th century and anecdotes about politicians Warren and Simon including courtroom and travel anecdotes.
Editorial argues Cuba could gain independence with U S support and favorable terms for trade and transport. Cites projected Cuban population growth, strategic sugar and tobacco industries, and the need for American influence to prevent uprisings and ensure stability.
A fresh line of em broideries including Whit Mess Hate The Mid Spring White Wash fabrics is now open for view. The collection, described as up to the publisher’s high standard, promises new and desirable patterns and is expected to be judged the prettiest yet.
A local ad touts men’s shoes branded as stylish and smartly dressed. It markets gentlefmen’s shoes priced at $5 but now offered at $4, appealing to cost-conscious shoppers and the economy.
The text argues for U S legislative action to open Cuba to commerce and aid its people with food clothing and work. It warns of moral and economic costs if the United States fails to uplift Cuba while boosting American trade and industrial links through improved transportation and manufacturing support.
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