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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune outlines advertising rules requiring real names for letters and editorial revision of submissions. It provides a rate table detailing price per inch for space within a year and mentions a charge of 6 cents per line for certain ads.
Governor W. Pannpacker and Lieuenist Governor W M Brown head a slate of state officers. Cantrees Whllstra, A Vosbur, and Pollen are among county commissioners and mine inspectors listed. Senators Jordan and Oliver appear in district designations with others. Election day set for November 4 with notes on political promises versus operator offers.
The piece argues Roosevelt will keep promises and appoint a commission to examine conditions at the mines. It stresses the commission would be independent, report without fear or favor, and help settle grievances at collieries via operators accepting workers’ arbitration. It notes union recognition remains the main unresolved issue and cites Bishop Fallows and Pierpont Morgan.
A letter by Ma ehitten den proposes a public geological museum in Nay Aug park with a modest two story building. He argues for a dedicated room in the next park structure to house geological specimens and natural history relics from Lackawanna county, supported by local donors and a curator. The piece also recaps a political endorsement from Walter J. Ballard on Republican prosperity through protective tariff policies and strong industry.
The piece urges establishing a small geology museum in the city to educate students and locals about earth crust, minerals, and mining. It notes cooperation from mining and geological experts and mentions Mr Chittenden’s proposal as a central, popular attraction. It also comments on General Gobin taking command of the brigade in the county and the strong discipline of the Thirteenth regiment under Colonel Wintres.
A speaker argues prosperity depends on tariff preservation and warns that only electing Republican congressmen can prevent Democratic control of the House. He cites limited blame for wartime exports and frames the political remedy as electoral effort to avert calamity.
A critical look at General Booth during a touring visit highlighting the Salvation Army’s social work and its leadership style. The piece questions clerical authority notes the army's unique structure and its global reach while acknowledging Booth’s influence and enduring public interest.
Fragmentary OCR line mentions Camp Wrekomt and a awaited fellow not paying proper reapert to the moat beautiful Nag. Content unclear with garbled phrasing and missing context.
Walter J. Bathard of Schenectady New York recounts dramatic gains over fifty years. He notes population, wealth, exports, imports, trade balance, industry, railroads post offices education and diplomacy expanding from modest beginnings to a global standing, with the United States emerging as a power and symbol of freedom.
A New York newsboy buys a paper with a fifty cent peice and Morgan, recognizing him, gives the boy two quarters while insisting the extra coin remain. The boy then offers a peach card as thanks, and Morgan adds another fifty cent piece, per the Troy Times report.
A dramatic, aged prose poem questions glory and immortality. It contrasts heroic praise with oblivion and warns against seeking public favor. The piece mentions a ship of hope and a fragile, divine fabric that blinds the poor to their own use and servitude. Lewell O. Reese, Khan Pranglivo Bul Jeti.
Visitors J Lawrence-Stelle and Rev Dr RB I Y Pleo toured Camp Week past yesterday. Col Watres led them through improved camp facilities praising neat streets, clean tents, orderly mess, and exemplary discipline of the Thirteenth Regiment. Pierce notes visitors should salute Old Glory and meet the soldiers to keep goodwill high.
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