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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune invites signed letters on current topics with editorial revision. It lists flat advertising rates and display rates per inch for classifieds. John Mitchell favors careful, conservative leadership. organized labor is praised for its cautious stance.
The Shamokin programme proposes a limited three day strike if concessions fail, a move seen as a compromise between radicals seeking immediate action and conservatives favoring peace. The editorial notes earnings are strong and questions whether a half time plan is wise, urging negotiated flexibility and unity for regional prosperity.
Analysis argues Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma deserve statehood citing large areas and growing populations. New Mexico leads in English literacy and tax base while Oklahoma notes rapid growth, rail development, debt-light finances and education investment per capita. Delegates and editors press for admission.
The text argues for statehood for Oklahoma and New Mexico, notes large agricultural potential and resources in a US context, while contrasting Republican and Democratic stances in Arizona and other territories. It asserts justice requires federal admission and warns against political obstruction in labor disputes.
Washington correspondence notes the annual Treasury surplus likely to top 100 million dollars for the year ending June 6, with 13 years of surpluses and a drastic drop in war taxes offset by higher customs receipts. Expenditures fall mainly in the War Department as economy prevails. critics warn of looming tax repeal. The piece also touches on Roosevelt, the senate, and public funds.
General Wood argues a 20 percent concession to Cuba is insufficient for a fair Cuban republic and warns against weak relief. Palma advocates 50 percent while others weigh 33 percent and political risks of defeating or compromising. The discussion follows debate on Cuban policy amid rising spring health concerns.
The New York Tribune supports an amendment to the constitution allowing ex presidents lifelong pensions. John Abelow is cited, and Mr Bigelow backs the idea, arguing figures like Washington and Jefferson show lengthy post presidency service would benefit the nation and public purse.
A rambling column discusses sporting instinct and skill, praising technique and judgment in games. It weaves observations on football and other sports with social commentary, then shifts to local urban scenery and a joke about barber windows. The piece ends with reflections on spring, travel, and a distant trade quote.
An 19th century Philadelphia Times chronicle describes Senator Smith under pressure from a private associate to leak or edit correspondence. The tale centers on newspaper interference, a contested Mind Took manuscript, and calls for copies of sensitive materials amid political maneuvering.
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