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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
4
Five weeks of strike have cost the anthracite region about 26 million dollars and left the community unsettled and anxious. W M Brown is named for lieutenant governor and Iswe Brown for secretary of internal affairs. The piece questions whether the strike pays.
The report explains how noncontiguous territories data collection began and details Alaska’s trade, population, and outputs since the 1867 purchase. It notes the shift from coastwise to broader commerce records, with Alaska supplying furs fish and gold valued at about 150 million. It cites investments, shipments, and the Pribilof fur seals, salmon pack value, and gold and silver mining estimates.
The article reflects on the Alaska purchase and speculates about the Philippines forty-five years ahead. It argues against interventionist Cuban policy and notes Senator Hiking’s stance on avoiding sip pant treatment, pointing to current governing forces.
The document extols a distant military campaign that liberated Cuba and aided the Philippines, praising US troops for freeing prisoners, healing the sick, building education, eradicating disease, and guiding self-government under American liberty. It lauds victory over a dominant power and the spread of peace from sea to Pekin.
The speaker defends American troops in distant conflict, praising their courage and loyalty. He notes reports from Washington officials and letters about the brutal conditions in battle, promising not to condemn the soldiers unfairly. He references Cuba China and the Philippines and cites other contemporaries on science and trade.
A dainty volume notes that coronation snuff boxes will be filled with American snuff if demand meets supply. It cites Louisiana grown perique tobacco as the finest snuff, used by Pope Leo and European royalty, boosting U S mining and commerce ties through related articles in Mines and Minerals and other forthcoming publications.
A Southern figure from Will N Harber’s novel Abner Daniel is referenced alongside David Harum and Eben Holden as observant humorists. The piece notes Dr James Robb Church of the Bogh Riders journeying to Martinique on the Dixie relief steamer and contributing a Scribner article. It also previews Current History and Modern Culture for June and Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn stage adaptation opening in Hartford.
The Free Press praises William Connell for honoring his word and endorsing John P. Elkin, despite Senator Quay’s request for support. The piece argues Connell must now seek re election to preserve his political prestige and avoid breaking faith in state politics.
Gen. Horace Porter lauds West Point born in a great century. Four thousand seven cadets graduated, serving as disbursing officers and leaders across fields from engineering to diplomacy. Of 4 007 graduates, 38 were killed or mortally wounded in battle.
In Leake's Weekly Bishop Ingram of London told workers a fable of two frogs in cream. One quit and sank, while the other struggled and, by perseverance, rose to a pat of butter, illustrating stubborn effort over despair.
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