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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces publication details and advertising rates. It includes policy on signed letters to the editor, classified ad pricing, and mentions John P. Elkin of Indiana as a Republican figure linked to Pennsylvania politics.
New York reports a last minute deal among operating interests may avert a strike, with details withheld. Observers say even a partial agreement could spare miners six to eight months of earnings loss and preserve public welfare, while leaders like Pierpont Morgan and Mark Hanna could influence the vote.
The election of George W. Phillips to the superintendent post for the schools brings satisfaction to pupils and parents. It corrects a past ousting from the high school leadership and is supported by his long record of successful teaching and direction. Teachers anticipate supportive stewardship and fewer excuses for Luzerne defeats of opponents in Elkin.
The article discusses the removal of Mr. W Powderly as commissioner general of immigration and praises Frank P. Sargent as his successor. It details Sargent's Vermont origins, early service in Washington, Arizona Indian campaigns, Phoenix firefighting, and rise in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, including leadership disputes at the Philadelphia grand lodge.
The text outlines Al Sargent rising from band master in Terre Haute to head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen with offices moved to Peoria and then Toronto. It notes a rejected civil service post in 1880, a Des Moines grand lodge election last September, and praises his conservative, faithful leadership comparable to John Mitchell. It also mentions County Superintendent Taylor and rural school improvements.
William T. Sampson faced a harsh end as critics questioned his late years while praising his wartime service. He led a victorious fleet in a decisive battle and earned posthumous vindication from officers, the secretary of the navy, and the president, though his final years suffered from harsh misrepresentation and public prejudice.
The text notes Cuban legislators are in session and may vote on a river and harbor appropriation bill. It mentions a planned “round up” of the beef trust and references General Chaffee's influence over Moros, implying administrative plans and tension during preparations.
The Troy Times notes a Republican rallying cry of Protection Progress and Prosperity. It cites leaders and remarks on Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines, praising Republican policy, and mentions ships Maidwaian and Enterprise, with commentary from Walter J Ballard.
The opposition names its candidate and opens primaries, but Elkin remains ahead. Political tension centers on party lines and procedural moves as support coalesces behind Elkin.
An editorialesque critique notes mild parallels between San Domingo and the Philippines if governing patriots were unchecked, contrasts Boer sympathy in Washington, mocks a Sunday sermon, and jests at ping pong uniformity and political figures including Lodge and Quay. It skeins various political opinions and light satire.
A letter from Manila dated March 27 1002 by Fred W Atkinson notes teachers greatly aid social change across the islands. He reports generally hopeful impressions despite minor discomforts and some grumbling while praising teachers dedication. Cholera quarantines andpox outbreaks delay work and a northern institute open day is cut short by health authorities.
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