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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
7
Scranton Tribune prints notices and letters from readers signed with real names and subject to editorial revision. Classified rates include a six cent per line charge for public notices and requests for condolence and resolutions. contact information available on application.
The Scranton Times says the jury that returned a verdict was inexperienced but argues the jurors were honest, criticizing the precedent of an earlier decision and suggesting the panel’s conduct should be respected rather than deemed flawed.
The editor objects to a council resolution directing the recorder to investigate bribery rumors among councilmen. They argue the recorder cannot act as detective for the legislative branch and that such duties blur executive legislative separation. They call for proper channels and legal action if evidence exists.
The article discusses private beliefs among some in Congress about Cuban ingratitude toward U S intervention and recounts General Wood's remarks on Cuba's peaceful condition. It then covers Metropolitan Traction Company president Vreeland and the New York employee founded mutual benefits scheme praising self sufficient, member funded programs. It closes with a reflection on labor capital cooperation and a senate debate about oleonwirguy- ine and General Funston.
The author praises Cuban reception of American reforms in Haver and across the island, noting kindness, courtesy, and appreciation for work done. They argue reforms benefited Cubans, spurring political, social, and industrial progress despite the struggle, and compare temperaments of Cubans and Americans. General Wood is cited as a trustworthy witness, with Richardson noting Danish West Indies funds handling compared to American agents.
A garbled horoscope column presents astrological guidance for March 2 with references to a witchhunt and prophetic lines. The shuffled text mentions a May item, a cosmic bowler, and a final move to the roof of a hat or bonnet, ending with a note on a tired mood.
A tribute declares Cecil Rhodes a great benefactor of South Africa, praising his leadership, philanthropy, and large impact on labor and national development. The piece notes his support for workers, his role in economic expansion, and his controversial legacy amid debates over colonial actions.
Frederick Stanford reviews the earnings of Washington Irving and other American authors, detailing book sales, school editions, and copyrights profits. It covers Longfellow Lowell and Poe, noting major payments, publishers' roles, and the evolving wealth of authors over forty years.
Fragmented OCR reads an interview with John P. Elkin in Philadelphia. The text hints at gubernatorial contest, party alignments, and state political organization but is heavily garbled. No clear dates or complete facts are recoverable.
Fragmentary draft outlines Republican strategy for governor and ticket selection in Pennsylvania. It argues party unity behind the eventual nominee and urges supporters to back the entire Republican slate for November.
The bank announces a uniform 3 percent interest rate for savings accounts, applicable to all deposits regardless of size, effective immediately. The change spans balances from small to large, ensuring consistent earnings for every saver.
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