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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
8
The article lauds S. Seamus as the ideal secretary for the board of trade praising his energy persistence and business sense. It notes Eland as a leading attorney in Lockewanna and mentions Me Tard supporting kindergarten work and statewide expansion of that system.
The article profiles Mr. Seamans as a modern forward looking executive active across three pending ventures, succeeding Captain Atherton as board of trade head. It highlights J. L. Crawford’s tough coal operations at Oxford, turning 500 tons daily and exporting to New York with strong profits. It also notes Barney Connolly, Boranton Bicycle Club president, famed for organizing events and improvements, and W. J. Hand and Jacob Schafer as active local figures in governance and business.
Walter W. Rove urges President Roosevelt to use federal power to curb the United Mine Workers and restore coal production. He cites Debs and Missouri cases, asks for U.S. District Attorney action in Pennsylvania, and outlines two paths: legal restraint or military intervention to protect life and property.
Major Warren outlined alleged irregularities at the Democratic convention including the night before conspiracy at the Hotel Schadt, substitution of Fahey as secretary, and a mob like meeting. Stranahan and Bergner argued for Flynnites and criticized the Music hall proceedings while Olmsted defended the Prymites, with hearings continuing after witnesses departed.
The article surveys tectonic weakness from Alaska to Cape Horn, noting western volcanic belts and the vast basalt plains west of the Rockies. It highlights Yellowstone as a hot spring wonder, recalls 1972 as a landmark for public ownership, lists major American volcanoes, and describes Hawaiian islands as the eruptive but non explosive center with Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Mauna Kea.
Lloyd Nelson Young, a white planter, drunkenly attacked two Black residents near Pemroke, Kentucky. He used an axe to fatally strike Rebecca Maehten and fatally wound Joseph Bandy after a two hour spree before a posse overpowered him and he was taken for custody.
By exclusive wire from The Associated Press New York December 12 Renny Younger of Chicago and Terry Megovern agreed to a twenty round featherweight contest under a club inducement plan Megovern faces Young Corbett in a subsequent meeting
Exclusive AP report notes seven All-Americans at the Chicago All Nationals meet. The event showcases standout performances across disciplines with top athletes earning national recognition.
Quotations furnished by Haight and Freese Co for the markets list bids and asks from banks and brokers. Names include Lackawanna Daley Co and First National Bank among others with prices shown in a fragmented OCR line.
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