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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune announces space policy and rates for ads and letters. It notes unsigned letters are not accepted and that contributions may be editorially revised. It lists flat advertising rates and a five cent per line charge for certain notices.
Scranton June 11 1902 John P Elkin of Indiana runs for governor on a platform advocating open fields and fair play and pledges to follow the will of the Republican masses.
Mrs. William T. Smith donates fifty thousand dollars to establish a training school for Scranton children. The piece lauds manual training as essential alongside academics, arguing skilled hands enhance intellect and future earning power. It cites Lloyd work at Pennsylvania Oval and plans to extend manual training at other institutions.
The article argues the withdrawal of U S forces from Cuba and the return of control to the Cuban people marks a stable new era. It notes a reduced American garrison, fears of a revived military threat are unfounded, and praises the wise administration while criticizing anti-government critics. It lauds the orderly transfer of authority and highlights the shift in military presence. A separate obituary tribute to Edward A. Niven recalls his literary influence in the Wyoming valley.
The New York Times notes the odd timing of Lord Kitchener’s reward on the third anniversary of his Egyptian and African services. It argues Britain overpays or underpromotes, contrasts Pauncefote’s modest end with his long service, and questions American rewards for coronation honors amid Edison’s car plans and Scranton auto puns.
A cable to the Sun reports Senor Clemente Figuera of the Cannary Islands claims to have invented an electric motor that would absorb power from the atmosphere using a method linked to the late Prof. Coles who said he could bottle sunlight. No demonstration has yet been given.
The article notes improved electrical heating and cooking devices and the potential coal shortages influencing progress. It remarks that the Canary Islands discoverer will be watched with interest as these factors may shape subsequent developments.
The piece condemns Pennsylvania coal miners for boycotts harming families and communities. It depicts coercive tactics targeting nonunion workers and their children, urging restraint and warning of public backlash against strike leaders.
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