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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune explains its policy on space, letters, and signed contributions. It lists the flat rate for advertising and references space usage within one year, with rates for cards of thanks and similar notices. It notes the editor can revise submissions and provides details for New York and local offices.
Scranton dated June 2 1902 reports John P Elkin of Indiana enters the Pennsylvania governor race on the issue of open field and fair play subject to the will of the Republican masses.
An optimistic outlook predicts a new commonwealth in South Africa with equal rights and liberty under a reformed system. The piece describes restored property, royal option on language in schools, Dutch recognition in courts, and justice under Boer and British collaboration, while noting past disturbances at the armory and urging stricter policing at future events.
In Tioga County a favored victory for John Elkin over Semiator Pennypacker's candidate is seen as a signal for Elkin’s stampede. The open primary from Blair to Tioga favored Elkin, with his defeats avoided when appeals go directly to voters. Pennypacker faces anti incumbent sentiment and contested support, while Watres offers compromise. Elkin's nomination would stand for clear, straightforward victory and majority approval.
The article argues that Republican voters from Ohio expect a strong candidate. It notes Mr Hanna denies presidential ambitions but faces skepticism. The piece suggests party unity hinges on a clearly declared goal and public support.
Yesterday's events center on preserving peace as the strike leaders are praised for restraining violence. The union's call to engineers firemen and pumpmen shows limited influence in the Lackawanna valley and the mines remain largely safe. Critics sour on Roosevelt memorial remarks despite foreseen reactions.
Imperial Health Office experts publish two year study on borax effects in four men finding slowed albumen and fat absorption, tissue renewal disruption, and eight day persistence in the body. They warn chronic use causes fluid loss and weight drop without thirst or hunger.
The article warns that cholera is spreading from Asia to Manila and nearby areas as U S troops prepare to sail for the country. It notes higher mortality among non whites, praise for sanitation, and calls for vigilance at ports and on arrivals from overseas.
The piece warns of strict precautions to block the Pacific import of an unnamed disease, cites smallpox as a past risk from returning soldiers, notes the Stone kidnapping case’s closure, and questions indemnity talks with Turkey or Hungaria. It urges cautious missionary zeal in the Balkans and remarks on Martinique explorers, a dry joke about Prohibition, and boxing press agents.
Charles W Stewart of Troop 1 2nd U S Cavalry writes to defend military service against claims soldiers are lazy and useless. He argues recruits and soldiers perform essential duties, refutes generalizations, and defends the army as a respected national institution. He urges accuracy over broad blame and cites experiences from Fort Fatian Allen Vermont, May 2.
Dr Carl Seller notes tobacco derivatives vary by soil and climate. He warns nicotine poisoning risks include eye weakness and other ailments. The discussion highlights phenol group toxins in coal derivatives and moisture dependent volatility.
A rousing excerpt celebrates labor across fields, mines, and mills. It urges workers to apply their strength and skill, promising that honest effort will shape the world’s progress. The poem honors both manual and mental labor as essential to society.
A New York Times notice recalls Bishop Phillips Brooks of Massachusetts sailing to Europe. A friend teased that he might import a new religion, cautioning about customs duties. The bishop quipped that a popular new creed would likely carry no import duties.
An early discussion recounts accusations against nicotine as the active tobacco principle and notes chemist investigations in Germany and Britain. The piece cites a Journal clipping from Tolweca Leat and references the Anti Tobacco Society while warning nicotine’s extreme toxicity and volatile nature in the bloodstream.
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