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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
4
The notice outlines display and classified advertising prices and spaces. It notes a charge for the Tribune and invites applications for rate details. It mentions space to be filled within the year and references contributions to campaigns or readers.
A political broadside defends the Republican platform and attacks the Democrats. It cites alleged misuses of funds, education spending, and state governance. Governor Stone disclaims a telephone conversation with Judge Potter, calling false reports from political enemies in campaign season.
The piece analyzes Republican factionalism, nominating struggles for Pennsylvania state offices, and debates over fusion with Democrats. It critiques party leaders, defends loyalty to the Republican banner, and discusses tariff policy, presidential protection, and proposed revenue changes amid congressional debate.
A garbled excerpt hints at a court dispute over truth and remedy. It references Pritam, a probable party or source, and mentions New York, though details are unclear. The text suggests a legal argument about remedy and factual accuracy.
The piece outlines memorial events for the one thousandth anniversary of King Alfred the Great. It notes a service at Old Saint Paul’s Chapel in New York, a Delmonico’s banquet, and nationwide memorial exercises by colleges and libraries. The New York Public Library may establish the Alfred Memorial Library to house Anglo-Saxon era literature and commemorative records. A series of annual lectures is proposed, and education about Anglo-Saxon history is urged for American youth.
Reports describe a broad volley of Civil War era events including Union troop actions, political figures, and public sentiment. The text names several states and officers while noting communications from Washington and a visit by a president and governors, reflecting wartime discourse and social commentary.
A garbled OCR passage traces a fading memory of PSEA delivery clerks and local figures. It names William Wiltison and William Moore in a murky account touching on political ties, theater, and a burial near Olives or Olive sites, with unclear dates and places.
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