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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune outlines its policy for letter submissions and author naming requirements. It also lists the flat advertising rate per inch and rules for paid notices such as cards of thanks and condolence resolutions, valid for one year.
In Scranton on November 26 1902 Sage Bishop Potter warns that organized labor groups err in forcing membership and in resorting to violence. He argues their crusade gains value only if guided by strong moral principles.
In the strike inquiry debate the speaker argues that a past five month compromise could have sufficed. The commission was meant to fully air all facts for the public, and a thorough probe is needed to prevent future unrest. The passage condemns secrecy and urges a complete settlement.
A lengthy discussion compares Schenectady's labor strife at General Electric with Scranton, noting unions' rise after a wage dispute. It traces employer resistance, the spread of unionism, and debates over democratic versus autocratic labor organization, citing views from The Outlook and thinkers like Spencer and Abbott.
The piece argues social cost and violence in the coal industry arise from excess and misrule. It urges candor at the start to avert strikes, warns employers to avoid provocation, and holds honesty as the best long term policy to safeguard business and workers. It likens aggressive tactics to a failing Monroe doctrine in trade and labor.
The piece argues for coordinated collaboration between labor and capital as the inevitable, beneficial path of social progress. It condemns violent or coercive labor actions while praising organized cooperation and the advancement of industrial unity guiding wage and working conditions.
A chaotic report describes an improbable blaze at the top of a steel tower in New York with lumber and a wooden shanty nearby. It notes workers fighting pipes, a dangerous football season with multiple injuries and deaths, and concerns over adulterated food inspection by clerks.
In loud promotional prose the ad claims Warner's Safe Cure treats Bright's disease and kidney bladder problems. Letters from users such as William of Detroit and Mrs. Lacey Baxter of Newport News assert relief after multiple bottles, urging readers to test urine and seek the remedy. The copy warns of serious risks if untreated and markets Warner's as a vegetable, non habit forming treatment sold in stores.
Free trial bottle offered to convince sufferers of kidney liver and bladder diseases that Warner's Safe Cure can help. A medical book with disease details and a prescription is included plus testimonials from patients cured. Publisher guarantees offer and asks readers to respond via Warner's Safe Cure Company Rochester NY.
A fragmented late issue piece mentions Harvard's status as a leading university, labor convention tension in New Orleans, and a long standing cup contest. The text hints at a million dollar stake and a fading tradition tied to Rosevelt era rhetoric, with casual critique of prominent figures.
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