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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune notes letters to the editor must be signed with real names and may be edited. It lists flat advertising rates per inch for classified spaces and months the rates apply, including waivers for cords of thanks and condolences.
The piece discusses the third week of the anthracite strike, criticizing the union leaders and noting widespread suffering. It questions operator concessions and warns that a hasty settlement could fuel further demands. The column mentions a Philadelphia Republican club backing John Blain and calls for scrutiny of Philadelphia.
The piece cites Senator Hoar and the New York Times on whether the US can lawfully subjugate or govern unwilling peoples. It weighs the legality of conquest versus responsibility, noting Spain’s departure and the need to transfer civil government when feasible, underlines the President and advisers faced a moral choice.
The text criticizes a policy favoring withdrawal from the Philippines as cowardly and inhuman. It questions a Massachusetts senator’s view of Americans’ treatment of Filipinos and argues against that judgment. It then contrasts Scranton's dense industrialization with Pittsburg, noting Scranton’s higher industry density per capita and the unsettled labor market affecting future progress.
Judge Weitler of Philadelphia explains the act applying to children under sixteen, defining dependent or neglected and delinquent categories. It emphasizes court involvement, summons or warrants, home supervision by a probation officer, and a preventive focus to deter delinquency through early intervention and guidance rather than punishment.
Fragmentary text critiques a restraining act and invokes the power of law. It mentions Bull Andrews backing Pennypacker and labels the act as a public calamity without a better substitute.
The Cuba United States trade stands at 29 million in current imports and 46 million from Europe. Cuba aims to reach 200 million in ten years, leveraging American machinery, Southern rice from Triodia and U.S. factories to supply Cuban wear and wine markets. Frederick Landis of Logansport has been nominated for Congress in Indiana’s Eleventh district, joining brothers Ike and Charles B. Landis in a notable political family driven by merit.
Charles Emory Smith told the Washington Post that the Republicans of Pennsylvania will agree on a good man for governor and elect him while pledging loyal support after he takes office. The suggestion names John Elkin as the likely candidate.
The Albany Journal argues the anthracite strike harms the public and industry. It cites rising coal prices, possible layoffs, and economic disruption while urging the United Mine Workers to clearly justify demands before prolonging the dispute.
The comment argues that advancing audh Neoposition would provoke limitless indignation, hinting at deep unrest surrounding the stalled contract and the reactions it would trigger among involved parties.
The Terre Haute Gazette argues that even a victory against the anthracite coal strike would hurt the many coal users who rely on affordable fuel. It emphasizes that price increases would fall on households unable to switch fuels and warns against worsened misery for the general public.
Walter J. Ballard of Schenectady argues that U S actions in Cuba and the Philippines advanced strategic and economic aims. He contends the 1898 war and subsequent aid rebuilt Cuba, expanded rail and roads, and left education and governance in Cuban hands, while the Philippines offered vast lands and timber potential. He cites numbers and dates to defend expansionist policy.
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