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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
5
A November 21 1002 Branton Times notes claim The Times prints a more elaborate report and accuses The Tribune of copying material. The item highlights perceived excess in reporting and mirrors between papers.
The text discusses Roosevelt's push for a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate corporations and trusts in interstate commerce. It notes reliance on existing laws and administrative action, including Attorney General Knox and Senator Cullen, and explores using Sherman Act remedies and courts to curb unfair methods, with calls for public disclosure and possible court orders barring use of carriers until reform is achieved.
A Chicago lawyer visits Kinghind to study how editorial comment on a case may cause contempt of court. The article notes that such derision of judicial decorum can lead to bail for editors and writers, with British practice cited and a contrast to English procedural remedies.
A prominent critic condemns editors who influenced juries in the Molineux trial and denounces sensational press as unjustified. He argues for limits on reporting while praising sane responsible journalism as vital to public opinion. Also notes Boston Home Market Club banquet details with James Wilson Hoar and other officials invited.
Despite spending over 1000 per mile on improvements, U S railroads report a deficit of over 40 000 freight cars and limited carrying capacity. Freight cars and locomotives expanded since 1840s but workforce rising with wage hikes planned as rail traffic soars.
The text surveys Pittsburgh steel production in 101 and compares it to England Germany France and Russia, hinting at 10 percent raises for railroad workers and a profit sharing implication. It touches Utah volcano theories and Memphis celebrations tied to Senator Smoot with a question on immigrant literacy and campaign fervor.
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