This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune welcomes short letters from readers on current topics but requires signed by full real name and editorial revision before publication. The flat rate advertising table lists per line prices and space for each insertion.
A 19th century discussion argues young army officers should marry to share finances and raise a stable home life. It notes that pay for lieutenants and captains is limited and promotions are slow, so a prudent household can stretch resources. Family responsibilities may influence a officer’s career progression and status.
The article surveys prevailing attitudes toward early marriage among officers and the prudence of pay levels. It notes diverse opinions from philosophers and critics, cites General Corbin’s motives, and comments on Attorney General Parker’s decision amid political and domestic considerations.
The piece contrasts Jacob A. Vis's Seronion lecture with a Scranton distress scene from a century ago. It recalls President Theodore Roosevelt arbitration of a labor dispute and notes American watchfulness over Philippine and Atlantic issues, referencing The Manila Times and broader political tensions.
Fragmentary report recounts a political scene with Penrose and colleagues in a tense exchange. A senator asks questions about pelts and schedules while observers note a bond plot and the unusual display of diamonds and hearts. The tone suggests a heated pork barrel style debate.
The article lists sixty petit jurors drawn for the special week opening December 1 in the quarter sessions court and notes related hearings in Orphans Court and Common Pleas Court. Names include Morgan Thomas as foreman and Theodore A. Connell as clerk, with jurors from Scranton Carbondale Moscow and other towns.
The day opened with defense in the Bennett versus Williams case, alleging Bennett drove recklessly causing the accident. Jury reached verdict at 4 o'clock. Williams’ side presented witnesses. The Cerealine Manufacturing versus Anthracite Beer case resulted in a verdict for the defendant with the plaintiff owing $20.78. W. J. Harris versus Thinlel BE Blanehoand involved Charles H. Horton named master to disburse funds from real estate sale proceeds.
Judge A A Vosburg heard audits in the estates of Lawrence P L McNally and Thomas Young. The McNally case hinges on will construction with disputed wording. In Young, Angeline G Young faces exceptions to the first account over a claimed 4 44 fee versus 5 percent. both sides argued commissions and work involved, with testimony taken and decision reserved.
Bt Patrick's Altor boys issue a bold challenge to any rival team below a certain weight class in football, aiming to prove their strength on the field. The call to confrontation underscores a competitive spirit and readiness for upcoming contests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.