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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
The paper invites short signed letters on current topics from readers, but requires real names for publication and notes all contributions may be edited before printing. Editorial standards apply to accepted letters.
A whimsical note describes Prince Henry winning personal goodwill among wind reading Americans, while a playful aside laments the Hohenstal ter family missing a sea voyage to witness his discoveries.
The Supreme Court ruling holds that states may regulate combinations that affect prices while avoiding broad, nationwide anti trust laws. The decision targets labor unions and other groups that restrain trade by fixing wages and hours, signaling stronger government action to protect public welfare.
An article discusses rising optimism in U.S. business expansion and the push for smarter regulation. It notes partisan tensions in Washington and urges Republicans to study historical outcomes of anti government stances.
A report of Hon James T Du Bois testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging abolition of the fee system for American consular officers and replacement with adequate salaries. He cites 288 principal posts and 067 vice consulates, argues for American citizens in such posts, and stresses merit-based promotion and removal of inefficiency.
John O. D Lewis of the Newark free public library compiles data from World's Work on what Americans read. About four billion copies of periodicals are read yearly by 20 million readers, estimating 200 readers per person.
L F Willes, author of Chickens Come Home to Roost, sits in a Washington jail facing charges after exploiting farmers wives by passing worthless checks to fund down pillow feather purchases. The case centers on a scheme to manufacture featherbeds using stolen or unpaid material.
A rumor of a strike triggers a brief public note in the paper, with officials unlikely to mobilize. The editor suggests that once diverted, the matter promotes general relief and is settled in a few lines.
A garbled reminiscence describes a crowded Havre scene with mentions of doors obstacles and a pivotal moment at a port, mingled with mythic and political imagery. Harriet Clay Penman appears as a guest of the great republic amid ornate, uncertain prose.
Wayside notes discuss historic snowfalls around 1807 in Franklin Delaware County New York and current forecasts. Observes heavy snow depth, transportation isolation, and local impact. Mentions weather disturbance in eastern New Jersey and signals of fair to middling conditions with possible rain or snow and thunder. Includes a farewell note to readers of Suranton.
The passage praises generals proven in difficult service and argues Britain should adopt a similar rule soon to end its current humiliation. It frames reform as the path to restoring strength and credibility and calls for decisive action.
Lids lithiated in Washington indicate Pierpont Morgan and J HN ciue and their associates intend to seize President Roosevelt's seal in a strategic move to influence the northwestern railway deal. The report notes preparations to act first.
The text notes John D. Long leaving the Secretary of the Navy post and retains broad esteem among Americans untainted by the Beechl ey myth. It mentions David B. Hill as a potential obstacle to Long’s uninterrupted tenure and questions the fate of isthmian canal documents. It also comments on New York Sunday papers and publicity around actions to “pull the town red.”
A garbled account describes Prince Henry’s arrival in Philadelphia and a grand public reception. The piece recalls crowds, processions, and reactions of residents, noting the event’s impact on the city and national sentiment amid a tide of foreign dignitaries.
A compact catalog note highlights a line of hosiery described as plain silk thread and fine cotton. It presents a brief promotional glimpse into available patterns and materials without detailed specifications.
An advert item notes ladies black cotton hose in grisze consumer and medium weight made of fine cotton andlisle thread with extra value at 25e Be and fide.
Lace Effect Hosiery sale advertised online in Lidlow featuring colors and sizes with prices listed from 25c to 1.75. The notice emphasizes low cost stockings and sale details for customers.
Lace embroidered hose in plain black and color novelty effects offered. Prices shown include S100 and dollar range from $1.25 to $1.75. Ladies white and black lace stripe and polka dot patterns also listed with a dollar price.
The advertisement lists ladies black silk hose in several textures with prices from 1.00 to 2.50, men's black hose in cotton and lisle, fancy hosiery with lace and openwork, children's school hose priced around 12 to 25 cents, and related stocking items. It reflects a wide range of hosiery offerings and price points for different ages and styles.
In a Boston style scene recounted from Baltimora Sun notes, Tom borrows, then overdraws his account while planning a theater outing with Dick. The teller flags the overdrawn balance as Tom and Dick wrestle with repayment, delaying their Boston trip.
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