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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
4
The piece critiques the Democratic era and political advertising, noting a four cent rate for classified ads. It discusses public education funding, state appropriations, and accusations of misrepresentation by the Times regarding The Tribune. It frames a political clash over education, taxation, and press fairness.
A public notice urges restraint during a streetcar strike, asking law officers to protect property rights and maintain order while letting lawful picketing occur. It warns against violence, recalls past disruptions, and emphasizes the right to work and to travel to and from work. Arbor Day trees inspire civic memory and peace.
Fragmentary text references a figure praised as a man of the people and mentions health and purity themes. Unclear nouns and garbled phrases prevent a confident summary or named entities.
The piece rails at a cross of era politics and empire, criticizing those who oppose government actions while tracing roots to early American expansion. It discusses Aguinaldo, Dewey, and McKinley era rhetoric, contrasting war costs with national destiny and noting reaction from figures in the press and Tammany leadership.
A Toronto Globe style critique questions the feasibility of British and American yacht builders crossing the Atlantic with different rigging. It discusses yawl rigs, lightness, and keel weight, noting restrictions that favor certain harbors and clubs. The piece references Lipton and controversial politics in the New York scene as Republicans travel with Seth Low.
The report catalogs strikes across the United States from January to mid year, noting regions, durations, affected industries, and wage impacts. It records counts of strikes in Wilkes-Barre and Lackawanna counties, Scranton, and Hazleton areas, with several long pullbacks and a notable 297 day stoppage in one locality, highlighting miners and industrial workers.
Lieutenant Doyle describes Schley's maneuvers and gunfire during the clash. He notes positions, exchanges, and the sequence of shots as vessels maneuvered and orders were carried out near the harbor. The testimony covers firing accuracy, command responses, and the broader tactical actions observed.
A display of foreign and domestic silks and dress goods features BLACK AND COLORED TAFFETAS SILES and SATINS with prices from $1.00. Fancy tapefeta waist silks and fancy luncheon waists silk appear, plus ALL WOOL SERGES and CHEVIOTS in varied colors. Departments offer Melons, Prunelle cloth, and extra heavy megtons.
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