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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1901
Page
4
The Tribune outlines flat advertising rates per inch with run of display options and notes editorial revision before publication. A separate item mentions a large purchase of smokeless powder by the Bar Department and a call for Navy use of this coal to reduce emissions.
The article argues for a righteous settlement of the steel strike, condemns union intimidation and forced employment, and defends the right to peaceful work choices. It cites Mayor Black of McKeesport and discusses labor versus capital power, urging lawful resolution and noninterference by both sides. It also praises vacation schools as beneficial to children and communities.
The piece argues vacation schools offer a preventive educational approach for children through combined manual and mental training, nature study, and outdoor play. In Boston last year two yards ran three hours daily with 4 000 participating, costing 4 000 dollars, funded by the school board and benevolence, aiming to curb summer neglect with wholesome diversion.
The year ended June 1901 shows total trade at 2.91 billion dollars with imports at 822.7 million and exports at 487.7 million. Declines in raw silk, hides, wool, and India rubber weighed on imports while copper and cotton cloth exports fell due to China and Europe demand, with notable increases to the United Kingdom and other regions.
The text mockingly describes factions among natives and a black socialist group. It claims Senator Filnn sought a drastic blow and then faced a stroke. the stroke is described as nearly demolishing his house rather than his enemies.
Three admirals entrusted to judge Rear Admiral Schley are profiled, focusing on Benham and Kimberly with Civil War exploits and later actions. Benham’s 1847 entry and role at Rio blockade, and Kimberly’s service with Farragut, mid Pacific duties, and Samoa mediation are highlighted as prime examples of naval fidelity. The piece ends with a local political jab aboutMantuan governance and a defense of centralized leadership.
A poet narrator recalls a father and son fable about a boy sent to fetch water. The stubborn child spills and rediscovers a deeper lesson on ambition and memory as the sage in the tale reflects on wealth, wisdom, and the limits of power. The Boston Transcript credit appears at the end.
Special correspondence from The Tritone Buffalo July 28 notes the Pan-American exposition in Chicago opens in August with crowds, events, and large displays. Highlights include cycling championships, international guests, a Midway parade, municipal and fraternal ceremonies, and numerous national day observances from August 19 to 30.
A plea argues courts should curb ecromexamination to shield witnesses from private malice and smear. It condemns interrogations aimed at harming a witness’s honor, noting answers are immaterial while public perception matters.
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