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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune outlines its address and staff while detailing advertising rates and space usage. It invites signed letters on current topics, with editorial revision as a condition for acceptance.
The piece outlines party tickets for Governor and other state offices with names like W. Prennypacker and W. M. Brown. It then criticizes pre election fraud claims, asserting Connell’s primary vote reason is his creditable congressional record and that the people see through deception. The tone defends the incumbent record and voter discernment.
In Nanticoke remarks the piece lauds the Citizens' Alliance for curbing boycotts and violence during the anthracite strike. It argues the group is lawful, nonpartisan, and deters lawbreakers, while urging open meetings between Mitchell and alliance leaders to reduce hostility. It questions Mitchell's misjudgment and notes potential political implications.
The article reports indictments in Georgia for embezzling over 2 million dollars from U S government tied to river and harbor work at Savannah. Defendants Benjamin D Greene and Tod P Gaynor fled to Canada and resisted extradition. A detailed report to the attorney general outlines their resistance and the involved law firm.
The article critiques Canadian justice and British influence in extradition cases, citing high level figures like the minister of justice and the premier of Quebec. It reports U S officials pressing for British standards, notes Governor Stone on National Guard use, and references amnesty in the Philippines, riot concerns, and bandit hunts including Pat Crowe and Tracy.
The piece analyzes rival railroad schemes linking Pittsburgh to tidewater ports. It traces Goulds efforts after Western Maryland, misfires of rival lines, and the Pennsylvania's reactions including telegraph contracts. It notes historic attempts by South Penn Beech Creek and others, plus growing freight congestion in Pittsburgh.
Reports from Pittston Wilkes-Barre Harrisburg show Rep. Connell securing a heavy three to one nominating victory in Lackawanna County over ex Speaker Farr and John R. Farr. The result underscores Connell’s strong party support and leadership in the district.
A fragment from Country Life In America describes water alive with fish and the author’s wonder at strange lights and the pleasure of waterborne dining. The writer reflects on appetites and fearlessness in the aquatic setting.
A fragment from the Philadelphia paper describes a nurse scolding a mother for leaving a baby unattended, with admonitions about proper care and risk. The exchange centers on a doctor named Price and the nurse Mrs. Susestety-Lieder, highlighting maternal anxiety and concern over infant safety.
Congressman William Connell wins the Scranton district congressional nomination by about three to one, with supporters arguing a strong member should remain in office to advance local interests. He has served Lackawanna County constituents well and is favored for November election.
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