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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune at daily publishment explains that space allows brief signed letters on current topics. It lists display advertising rates and conditions, including rates, page positions, and the need for editoral revisions of submitted content.
The Tribune discusses accepting an invitation and outlines a flat rate policy effective April. A Times note references the period as satisfactory. When Mr. Lynett provides dates and office details, the relevant terms will be produced by a designated representative for review.
The article argues for maintaining reciprocity with Cuba to protect the U S sugar industry and beet producers. It cites Henry Oxnard and the beet sugar trust, rejecting tariffs that would harm domestic producers while noting Cuba as a natural market. It defends unity behind the administration and Roosevelt.
The text notes that an inquiry ordered into the actions of the Northern Securities Company has evidently been abandoned. It argues that U S law is supreme over Wall Street and its combinations and that the government has a right to scrutinize major moves by captains of industry.
The speaker warns against enthroning capital above law and urges full public disclosure of trust investigations. Emphasizing national welfare and honest prosperity, the argument cites Northern Securities and urges transparency to restore public confidence amid imperial questions regarding Porto Rico and Cuba.
The report notes Marconi's Poldhu Cornwall station transmitting to the stealthship Philadet Phin at 1500 metres, confirmed by his officers and a tape. Transmitter and receiver reportedly hidden from other intercepts, with distance cited and speculation on broader commercial use and global interconnection.
The text argues that a universal telegraph system, though unlikely to be feasible, would broaden civilization’s records. It suggests wireless messaging could drive costs down to ten cents per word, making domestic messages cheaper, while warning a tenword telegram would be unwelcome.
The New York grand jury considers indicting New York Central Railroad officials for manslaughter over the Harlem tunnel disaster. District Attorney Jerome outlines that defective signal systems may amount to a public nuisance and potential criminal liability if proven causal. The case hinges on whether the signal defect caused the deaths amid years of alleged negligence.
A fragmented miscellany recounts literary scenes and travel tales, including a Canadian Garriepy scheme, Lord Dufferin’s visitations, and boxing evidence amid bank checks. Various snippets describe writers, politicians, and clergy with scattered anecdotes across unfamiliar places and eras.
The readable passages describe political fundraising, campaign rhetoric, and local civic activity during a New York area election. Mentions of letters, postage costs, and public sentiment show a community engaging with campaign logistics and public officials.
Leading designers and modistes favor sheer and soft clinging fabrics for this season. Camel's hair materials and silk and wool with small figures and stripes are noted as novelties. The assortment features crisp materials in new colors and effects with several styles unique to single dress cases.
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