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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
4
In Suranton on January 28, 2003 the Republican ticket names Evan K. Morris as Controller with Hv... feathered by party officials. The list signals a move toward fiscal oversight and party leadership in the city government.
The Philadelphia Ledger cites Senator Quay in predicting that Ellin’s governor nomination could cost six Republican Congress districts, naming seven districts and noting shifts from past election patterns. The piece questions insurgent fusion impact, party unity, and whether Lukin or another candidate will be favored, urging clear public guidance for voters. It also mentions wartime production figures, contrasting 1945 and earlier metrics with a note on overall growth.
Gustave Whitehead of Bridgeport Connecticut announces intent to compete for the 200000 prize at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He displays his Aeroplane Fishing Machine a 16 foot long wood and silk craft with bamboo wings a 10 horsepower engine and a 20 horsepower compound engine driving propellers. The design claims a one and a half mile flight achieved June 4 1901 with an onboard operator.
John Vo Winter, consul at Annaberg, notes German efforts to exploit opportunities in Kouthergrae and neighboring regions. He cites new lines, banks, railways, bridges, electric plants, and factories as evidence of German capital and industrial expansion inviting American involvement. He urges America to engage and compete in this commercial landscape.
Secretary Root proposes forming national rifle clubs nationwide with ammunition and rifles for members and shooting practice facilities. The aim is to reach men who lack time for a regular National Guard, while keeping records at the War Department on club efficiency in citizen target practice. If funded, it would train civilians for military duties. if not, public opinion might push future action. Prominent politicians wary of presidential ambitions may lodge protests.
A discussion argues for stronger federal power to regulate railroad charges, citing vast annual freight costs and the need to curb discriminatory practices. It notes centralized control trends, the public highway status of railways, and the obligation of government to ensure equitable rates and public service.
The piece warns against malentment for government ownership, citing the Youle man incident in Middletown as a perilous example. It notes unrest among a newly organized Pennsylvania Democracy and references sentiments from the Spanish War era, suggesting a fierce political climate ahead.
A $40,000,000 river and harbor appropriation is flagged as at risk. The editorial urges Congress to use its editorial prerogative to refine and pass a tighter bill.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses pupils language during recitations and exam style. Mentions a teacher, the state of education, and a political aside about Senator Pettus. Includes scattered dialogue and references to Spooner and others in a period classroom setting.
A long, chaotic excerpt recounts a school physiology test question about the patella. It also describes a vaudeville elephant act judged by a courteous court figure, who consoles a frightened boy with a light, compassionate line.
The piece questions cheating at a gate and the moral duty of citizens. It asks who bears responsibility and who profits from deceit, suggesting a public call for integrity and accountability amidst unclear specifics.
A fragmented poem reflects the weary laborer’s life and hopes amid turmoil. Voices lament tight confines, seek dignity, and vow solidarity against oppressive forces shaping society and work. The piece invokes collective struggle and resilience without graphic detail.
Officials defend need for a $1,000 clerk to finish ward assessments and transfer data into new ledgers. They note delays in forming tax duplicates, call for council approval, and defend the open office requirement while the board of assessors remains in session. Opposing views accuse the board of inefficiency and seek restraint by city authorities.
A New York physician argues that temperature alone does not cause colds. He emphasizes good circulation, robust nerves, proper clothing, and daily bathing. He recommends ventilation, cold-water sponge baths, and conservative use of warm baths to build natural resistance in winter.
An advertisement touts a line of shoes for gentlemen with a style note on smartness and urges that all $5 shoes are now priced at $4, emphasizing value for the economy minded buyer.
A discussion from the New York Run era examines wages and living costs, noting proposed declines in real wages as prices rise and the impact on laborers. The piece cites Mr Carnegle’s ideas and critiques the boom era claims, suggesting consumer goods have surged while wages lag.
The new spring White Wash Fabrics and Embroideries by Finley’s are now open for inspection. The line promises to be the prettiest seen, with the usual high standard of excellence and all that is new and desirable.
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