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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
4
The Flat Rate outlines run of section pricing for full page ads and smaller display units. Rates include classifications such as cards of thanks condolences and memorials. The notice notes charges by the line and space and directs readers to apply for furnished rates.
The Wilkes-Barre Record notes that fraud remains possible under Crawford county rules and that rule changes do not alter human nature. It argues the defeated’s prattle often claims fraud, reflecting enduring tensions in local governance.
Physicians warn of injuries from toy pistols and explosives like nitro powder and chlorate of potash used in Fourth of July celebrations. The piece urges parents to prevent accidents rather than rely on antidotes after harm and criticizes reformers for attacking recent legislation.
Public calm prevails as Canadian official’s flag display near Skagway prompts no lasting clash. Both nations manage customs operations under a friendly agreement pending Alaskan boundary delimitation, with broad-minded leadership in Ottawa and Washington guiding peaceful negotiation and restraint.
A letter signed by Lex dated June 17 criticizes reliance on handwriting expert testimony in trials like Molineux and Kennedy. He argues that experts may not conclusively prove genuineness and warns this could lead to unjust convictions. The correspondent notes shared handwriting quirks across many samples and questions expert certainty.
The Philippines marks a historic day as Governor Taft is inaugurated at Malacanang and General Chaffee assumes command of the army while debate continues over handwriting expert testimony in a murder case. The public eye watches whether any conviction rests on disputed expert evidence.
Editorial urges DL&W to back Scranton's development and avert fears of industrial changes harming the town. It argues the railroad seeks to aid the city and valley, noting local spirit and capital for progress, while downplaying temporary frictions and announcing commitment to a prosperous future.
The secretary predicts rapid U S independence in agricultural supplies, with sugar tea and other staples produced domestically. He cites growing sugar factories, tea experiments in the South, and plans for rice, coffee, rubber, and cotton improvements, aiming to reduce imports and resist foreign conflicts.
Poem depicts a pond scene with animals including a gander a bullfrog and a goose. A love tale unfolds as the gander and goose interact by the pool with the frog and otter nearby. The narrator O H Soper of Scranton signs the verse dated duly a.
The Pan American show contrasts American artists with European prestige, praising small works and rooms like vestibule A. It notes portraits by Edward Williams Abbey and a notable Star Chamber with six Sargent pieces, while lamenting absent works by Hovenden and debating crowd reactions to art.
Private Epps of the Thirty third Volunteer Infantry is to receive a medal of honor from a famed engagement at Vigan. Colonel Parker led the gallant Three third in one of the war’s hardest fought actions as American forces cleared insurgents from positions around the city. Epps, upon investigating a suspected insurgent house, spotted seventeen Filipinos crouched behind a wall ready to fire, illustrating the danger faced by the unit.
The text notes that offerings providing relief and comfort on hot days will be warmly received by the public, highlighting the growing appeal of bathing resorts and swimming pools. It also mentions fabric finishes and price ranges from $1.00 to $3.50 with accompanying decorative details.
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