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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
4
The notice outlines flat advertising rates, with a per line charge of 5 cents for cards of thanks and condolence resolutions. It specifies price per inch for full display and reading positions, valid for one year, in the Scranton Tribune issue dated October 4, 1902.
The piece lists statewide and county offices including Governor, Secretary of Internal Affairs, Mine Inspectors, and legislators with names such as W Pennypacker, W. Brown, A A Voseir g, John Ou ri er Mor R Jonin Penma, and others. It notes Election Day on Nov 4 and ends with a comment on President Roosevelt’s political moves.
Lehigh Valley and Reading Coal companies disclosed July and August results showing large deficits. LV Coal’s August earnings were 128 502 with expenses 275 102 leaving a 146 500 loss, two months total deficit about 516 160. Readings showed August receipts 212 512 with expenses 84 457, deficit 282 144. projected strike losses threaten near 2 million for readings and about 300k for LV, with broader railway and market damages.
The piece argues that a national program to nationalize coal would require Pennsylvania’s consent and could trigger broader moves toward government control of railroads and other fuel sources. It notes constitutional and practical obstacles and critiques the Saratoga platform's promises amid rising coal costs.
The piece argues against radical federal ownership of fuel and railroads, warning such moves would force profit versus loss disputes, wage clashes, or subside into privileged classes. It critiques Bryan and the THM platform as unserious. It notes Roosevelt's potential conference with miners and operators urged by Senator Quay as a response to unrest.
The Connecticut Democrats at New Haven press reciprocity with Cuba and immediate tariff relief, contrasting with the Democratic Campaign Book. The issue prompts questions about national sentiment, with commentary from editors on party strategy and potential electoral consequences.
The passage recalls a scene where a colored man pleads for himself in a case, a judge noting his longtime residence and lack of lynching history. The stark line reflects racial tension and local justice dynamics of the period.
The piece argues Republicans regard tariffs as a practical business tool rather than sacred doctrine. It notes duties needed now may be trimmed later as laws adapt to trade conditions and that changes will be addressed by Republican allies in due time.
The passage asserts that Americans now travel on American rails drawn by American locomotives, eat from American dishes, drink from American glasses, wear American clothes, and would face little discomfort even if oceans were impassable, all due to the Republican system of protection.
Republicans aim to move surplus into trade channels while Democrats seek funds for current expenses. The core questions for voters center on a balance of good wages and thriving trade versus deficits, low wages, hard times, and shrinking commerce.
The piece notes better Pacific cable prospects would have boosted Manila Washington links than New York sixty years ago. It cites Judge Pennypacker and Candidate Pattison with managers Quay and Guffey backing ballot reform, signaling Democratic effort to curb Republican dominance but limited gains in Pennsylvania versus the South.
The piece argues Mr. Dalzell from Pittsburgh as best positioned to win outside support and urges the Pennsylvania delegation to unite for his candidacy. It notes his parliamentary skill from previous roles and calls for party unity to heal past breaches and secure the speakership.
The statement asserts that according to Democratic diagnosis the trusts that Democrats oppose are deemed wicked by the party’s critics. It frames a political dichotomy and suggests a moral framing of corporate trusts in partisan debate.
The Philadelphia Press outlines a push for Pennsylvania to supply the next House speaker. It cites General Binglem as a possible choice but notes he may not want the role. Olmsted and Dalzell are also mentioned as leading contenders with strong regional backing.
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