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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
5
New York Office provides contact details and notes Tribune policy on printing short letters from friends on current topics. Signed submissions required for publication and may be edited. The ad rates table lists prices for single-verse insertions and standard space usage timing.
Ten pages from Scranton dated May 2, 102 report John P. Elkin of Indiana running for governor on the Republican ticket with an emphasis on open field and fair play and subject to the will of the Republican masses.
The article notes a confidential anthracite conference in New York where labor and capital interests met for hours without disaster. It calls the meeting a victory for civilized negotiation and foresees settlements by conference and arbitration, urging broader publicity and questioning fairness in local reporting.
A decades old editorial argues against pretrial judgment of General Smith’s Samar campaign, urging restraint from both parties. It cites court review by respected officers and presidential judgment as necessary checks before public condemnation or defense. It warns against sensational local press stirring unrest and emphasizes steady, fact based discourse.
The text argues workers deserve higher wages as a fair share of prosperity, noting rising prices and the need for labor power. It condemns strikes driven by self appointed lenders while supporting strikes that push for fair capital and labor sharing and emphasizes the workingman’s value and need for more when times are hard.
A historical notice laudesthe retirement of John D Long from the cabinet amid war strain and a later scandal in the naval service. It praises his tenure, notes he retires with broad respect and presidential praise, and compares his successor to Moody. The piece hints at party politics with a brief reference to a possible governor candidacy and delegate withholding.
The piece argues former Sibley remarks were not premeditated but boiled over, urging him to seek seclusion away from Congress. It condemns attacks on American soldiers and warns Republicans to avoid sympathy for insurgents, predicting party politics around Quay and urging support for national unity at home.
An authorized statement discusses amnesty for Cape rebels as key to peace in South Africa. It notes Afrikaner grievances against Britain, claims Cape Colony residents enjoyed liberty and influence, and recalls Dutch-descent loyalty pressures on the Kruger regime before hostilities.
The text discusses South Africa where Afrikander forces rebel against British rule, accusing conspiracies and treason. It notes British officials’ stance on rebels, praises loyal burghers, and warns against aiding enemies. It also mentions U S politics with Sibley seeking Italy ambassadorship, Penrose overtime proposals, Taderewski in Cuba, and Mironige Senator Palin's popularity.
Obscure text fragment shows delegates from Hilhiresle counties gathering amid a reinvention effort. A candidate with a following seeks support from the Abe lorney General and local figures in a contested county consultation.
A garbled notice asserts attorney Goetienl Bihin will not be blamed and remains safe from repercussions. The wording suggests strong public support for the attorney amid unspecified concerns or actions.
The text outlines a convention where delegates are elected and pledged to support a plan or committee. It mentions specific figures and places, including Lackawanna and Delaware, with notes on penalties for pledges and contingencies about future sessions. The language is archaic and fragmented.
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