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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune outlines space constraints for letters and advertising. It requires signed real-name letters and reserves editorial revision rights before publication. The notice also details flat advertising rates including display and classified options.
Of eight delegates elected for the state convention four are assigned to John P. Elkin six to Senator Sproul of Chester and two to Colonel Wiatres.
The Senate Judiciary committee inserts a clause narrowing conspiracy protection to prevent intimidation or injury to property or business. It argues injunctions are preventive tools, not punishments, aiding rapid response to mob violence. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s growth under Republican influence is cited to illustrate political context.
Colonel Watterson notes shifting views in Washington as Mark Hanna grows in favor. He predicts dramatic developments toward Roosevelt in the next national convention, while the public trusts Roosevelt for honesty and firm federal conduct. The piece contrasts the grandees with popular sentiment and hints at political maneuvering.
Fragmented lines reference organizing a contest by grandees and consequences of a Huston strike affecting workers who left their jobs. The readable portion hints at unrest and uncertain motive but lacks concrete events, dates, or named entities.
The piece argues against opponents of enlargement for ship building subsidies, noting that subsidies spur infant industries and that a growing merchant marine justifies the cost. It acknowledges some bill details may be imperfect, but emphasizes practical aid and eventual dividends for the economy.
The text notes that seventy percent of European trade is with England and Germany. It argues that proximity to both nations benefits interests and pleasure, implying strategic value in closer relations and collaboration.
Delphi Press ex Judge Logan argues for amendments empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to enforce rates after hearings. He favors pooling and traffic associations under government supervision, with penalties for shippers and carriers and court review. Logan sees progress toward stable, fair rates and public protection.
The Senate debates an extension of the protective principle to shipping in foreign trade. Proponents argue it will raise American wages, boost shipyard and factory jobs, and reduce foreign competition with modest subsidies and competitive bidding. The measure, once passed, would straightforwardly advance American maritime interests abroad.
An 1890s study outlines Australia's federation the shares of Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania the crown’s role the colonial governors and a U S style parliament. It covers population economy trade and agriculture noting wool mining and livestock as key sectors and comparing Australia’s growth with Britain and the United States.
The New York Herald notes widespread crossbow practice in Europe especially Switzerland. It describes an improved crossbow by Colonel Bollinger intended as a night weapons deterrent, lever operated with a Linden wood arrow about 765 millimeters long and 15 millimeters wide, tipped with iron and brass ferrule. The shaft is ovoid, designed to minimize air resistance and hinder enemy retaliation. Initial arrow speed is unknown, but at seventy feet it can pierce a wooden shaft to a depth of about three millimeters.
The writer argues that homes filled with character-building books rather than bric a brac and costly furniture foster better early education. A child raised amid great minds and literature gains an informal liberal education through immersion in intellectual works.
Viewable with approval, the Maniroxe Independent Republican reports Congressman William Connell of Scranton is chosen as Pennsylvania’s member of the congressional campaign committee to direct the coming campaign. The selection is described as amicable.
Fragmentary verses recount a silent chorus and unnamed figures in a faded tableau. The lines hint at songs left unsung and a restless procession, with names like Robert Love appearing in a sunlit setting. The mood remains somber and dreamlike.
A catalog listing various fabrics including Crepe de Chine Silk Grenadines Louisines Peau de Cynge Crepe de Paris Moire Silks and decorative Point D Esprit Embroidered patterns. The page highlights texture names and fabric finishes for interior design and dressmaking.
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