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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
5
The notice explains letters to the editor must be signed for publication and edited if needed. It also details flat advertising rates per inch for Tribune inserts, with space allowable within a year and special charges for cards of thanks and resolutions.
Ten page Republican ticket details for state and district races in Scranton dated July 2 1902. Governor W Pennypacker lieutenant governor W M Brown secretary Isaac B Brown first district Joseph Oliver second district Ionn Schuemaber ir third district Edward James fourth district P A Philbin urges voters to back businesslike representation in congress ahead of next week's primaries.
The piece argues that enemies grow from ingratitude and canvasses for congress invite challengers. It praises William Connell as a capable representative and urges voting to re elect him. It also comments on Senator Bulley of Texas and jokes about a political rebuke hindered by courtesy.
The Ellis Island record shows 403 880 arrivals for the year, just under half a million, up over 30 percent from the prior year. Experts predict nearly a million immigrants in 1902, mainly from Central and Southern Europe, boosting U S growth while raising questions about public policy and potential immigration limits.
The passage urges readers to compare Mr. Connell's career and achievements with his competitor's and vote for the better man next Tuesday. It frames the choice as a fair start financed by sufficient saving to insure progress.
A fragment hints at a Democratic convention and spring overcoat, suggesting unsettled plans and a possible vacation. The text is fragmentary with no clear date, place, or named individuals to confirm specifics.
The Washington correspondence notes the U S treasury ends the year with record cash balance and surplus. Gold stock reaches about 1 2 billion with rising national bank currency and silver holdings. Tax repeal and policy shifts under Gage Shaw reduced growth yet prosperity kept revenues high and expenses down. The piece argues voters are stockholders in well managed government and mocks Fourth of July cannons.
The July-Remember Forum expands to 100 pages and divides into nine departments with specialists offering critical reviews of events from the past three months. It includes three special articles on Chinese Exclusion Germany a World Power and Sir Walter Besant plus extensive coverage in Ainslee’s and The Outlook World’s Work and McClure’s with essays on politics industry immigration and culture.
The Carbondale Leader lauds William Connell as a powerful Washington lawmaker whose experience and influence benefit the district. It urges voters to keep him in Congress to aid local interests and notes Carbondale’s push for a new post office building, relying on Connell’s clout to advance the measure.
Walter J. Ballard of Schenectady urges the Tribune editor to decide on ship subsidies now to boost foreign trade. He asks how long Congress will delay, how to attract capital for shipbuilding, and how to secure foreign outlets with protection for domestic lines. He writes from Schenectady dated June 23.
Census figures show nearly ten billion dollars in capital invested in manufacturing with thirteen billion in annual output. Wages rose five and a half times, and agricultural output grew less than fourfold. Ex President Cleveland urged tariff revision while noting Democratic dominance once throttling enterprise. Minnesota coal discovery between Grand Rapids and Atkins reveals a 16 foot thick vein near Duluth.
In summer 1902 Cotuit Massachusetts offers a program for admission preparation at Cotuit Cottages directed by Principal Charles E. Fish. Courses serve five classes of students including those with conditions at entrance exams and those seeking to complete or accelerate college prep.
The notice advertises a seaside hotel on Virginia avenue near the Steel Piers and Boardwalk with convenient elevator access, hot and cold baths, and accommodations for three hundred guests. Terms are moderate and a booklet can be requested from N R Bothwell.
The Agnew opens July 1 in Chelsea on the beach offering a new bath establishment with exceptional equipment. It promises ideal rest and personal attention with appointments and services. Booklets and details available by addressing The Agnew Co. Atlantic City.
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