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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune invites signed letters on current topics with editorial revision. It lists advertising rates including display space and classified charges, noting per inch rates and that space within one year may be used for ads.
The piece lists Governor W Pennypackee and Lt Governor W M Trohn alongside internal affairs figures and district legislators Joseph Oliver, John Scheiver, Roward James, and P A Philo. It then parries with a satirical line about molasses and sugar beet, implying political persuasion in driving senators.
A citizen petition yesterday urged Scranton to enact ordinances regulating park surroundings to protect peace and quiet. The writer warns lone petitions breed bias and urges city action to cover park approaches, noting Scranton should modernize before abuses take root.
The treasury bureau of statistics reports rising exports across multiple regions. Exports to China, Japan, Hong Kong, and other Asian territories show substantial gains, with total Asia shipments climbing from about 19.69 million in 1892 to roughly 66 million in 1902. Exports to Oceania and British Australasia also rise, while Hawaii moves to domestic classification.
The report notes Hawaii shipments totaling about 3 million and Hawaii alone at 20 million in yearly shipments. Oceania exports reach 66 million with Apia combined to 120 million versus 95 million in 182. Japan’s foreign trade rose from one to six or seven dollars per capita in twenty years. A China rise could make U S Asia exports fivefold. Also comments on Cleveland and Hill peace talks.
A five member anti imperialist committee led by Andrew Carnegie and Charles Francis Adams memorializes Congress to appoint a large, bipartisanship inquiry with expert staff to examine the Philippines. It cites war, famine, pestilence, and civilian suffering under military rule and urges full information and policy guidance for the American people.
Reeve Jones gave a complimentary recital for a small circle at North Washington Avenue studios. Assisted by Milimo Lenore Thomson, the program featured Mac Dowell Shadow Danes, a Chopin nocturne, and an Andalusian piece.
Reeve Jones, praised for technical mastery, performed Wagner and Mendelssohn with refined phrasing and brilliance. Madam Thompson offered a vivid contralto display with Handel and Thomas selections, delivering tender heartfelt songs and sparkling encores.
A concert last evening featured Carl Fuelton delivering a masterful piano recital. The reviewer praises Fuelton’s blend of talent emotion intelligence and technique and notes the audience was small yet captivated by the performance of the pastoral sonata and other pieces.
Mr. Fasten presented Chopin Nocturnes Schumann Nachtstücke Mendelssohn Liszt pieces to enthusiastic audience. He rendered G major Nocturne and G minor Ballade with skill, while Liszt Spinning Song and Mast Valse et Leone impressed. The program ended with a brilliant display of difficulties and delicacy, marking a strong season finale.
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