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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune prints signedLetters to the editor and reserves the right to edit. Advertising rates table lists price per inch for one year. Cards of thanks resolutions of conscience and similar notices priced at five cents a line. Classified ads finished on application.
The Times notes The Tribune's city printing contract and backs the Municipal League's position. It lists state officials and district candidates including Governor S W Pennypacker and Lieutenant Governor W M Brown, urges public access to all facts.
The piece notes corporate influence pushing the Senate to block Roosevelt’s Cuba aims. Spooner bill dies amid Republican hesitance, signaling a party split. It urges a people’s appeal and direct speech by the President to counter financial interests shaping policy.
The successful outcome of Taft's negotiations with the Vatican settles Filipino hostility to friars. Proposals by Judge Taft are described as eminently fair. Monastic land titles are accepted. Spain and the United States recognized them. The plan offers to buy all lands with arbitration on price, contingent on friar withdrawal.
The United States aims for peaceful reform in the Philippines with Catholic natives granted equal rights. Converts a concern over slavery by replacing friars with English speaking clergy aligned with American governance. Postmaster General Payne urges Congress to expand postal currency facilities to support growing mail order business and money transfers by mail.
Hon Deir D Crumpacker Indiana representative writes on constitutional basis for nationwide inquiry into state suffrage laws. He argues against sectionalism in enforcing equal political rights and critiques southern efforts to subjugate Black citizens, urging lawful remedy and federal action to balance representation.
A profile of Henry H. Sivelly, confidential secretary to I. L. Fuller, detailing his rise from stenographer to trusted right hand and holder of multiple secretary treasurer posts. plus notes on railroad executive C. W. Huntington and W. B. Hixson, praised for leadership and major Scranton area rail improvements.
The Lackawanna delegation to the Democratic state convention in Erie sails today and will be quartered at the Liebel house on arrival. Delegates by district include John P. Mahon Edward O Malley P Flynn BF Calpin Sheriff Charles Bohndt J Fiwas Simmons John J Fahey John Gibbons Dr Charles B Richards John J Coyme J J O Neill J J Duggan James W O Brien and M W Grogan.
Announcement notes a 1902 summer program at Cotuit Cottages Cotuit Massachusetts under Principal Charles E. Fish. It offers instruction in all subjects for five student classes including candidates with entrance conditions and those delaying exams. Details by address for particulars.
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