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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
7
The document names state officers and district representatives for the first through fourth districts, including Lieutenant Governor W. Drown and Secretary ISA B. Bown, with assembled listings for First District Joseph Ofiver and others.
A local editorial defends open competition for the congressional seat held by William Connell. It urges Republicans to vote without prejudice, to back national administration policies, and notes Connell's record as a valuable asset while predicting wise judgment over infighting. The piece dismisses personal resentments and warns against stirring hate or spite.
The article portrays President Roosevelt pushing for reciprocal tariff concessions with Cuba. It notes a mounted political push from the president’s faction, amid Senate resistance, and suggests threats of retaliation if opposition delays proceed. The piece cites support from party leaders and critics warn of attacks on the Roosevelt program.
The text hints at Cuba signaling gratitude to the United States through amnesty actions for Neely and others. It critiques the printed amnesty as a poor display, suggesting Cuban authorities aimed to curry favor but implies better use of captured brigands would have served the U S.
The report covers mining profits and the Thunder Mountain prospect with a forecast of a 100-stamp mill and substantial daily earnings for the district. It also mentions stockholders, prospectors, and the challenges of travel and living costs for individuals, plus miscellaneous local anecdotes and a whimsical tale about Charlie and Dr. Emerton.
April exports from the United States to Africa exceeded those to all of South America, rising over previous year levels. For ten months ending April 1902, Africa shipments reached 28,056,179, led by British Africa at 24,708,012. Trade growth expected with peace in South Africa spurring mining and farming industries, plus renewed American machinery demand.
The El Dorado Thunder Mountain area in Idaho attracts intense speculation and sensational tales of rich gold finds. Reports describe a three week horseback and foot journey from the nearest railhead and a rush similar to Leadville Cripple Creek and the Klondike, with T. L. Patrick and assistants presenting carefully gathered samples in the Industrial Record.
The text compiles disjointed reminiscences and anecdotes surrounding Mar Rhodes and associates. It threads through conversations, a trial, a charity-like collection of speculative verses, and a noted critique of social behavior, all reflecting late 19th century literary gossip.
The fragment calls Eleanore a sweet child name, with imagistic lines about a sitio with jet eyes and a foley, a lousehold pet, and dew kissed buds. It speaks of birds, hawks, sunshine, and a fairy night, promising wonderful sights at day’s end.
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