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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1902
Page
4
A notice from The Tribune of Scranton outlines letter submission requirements and signatures, then presents a flat advertising rate table for space within one year. It notes a charge of seven and a half cents per line for cards of thanks and condolence resolutions, dated October 20, 1902 in Bonanton.
The document lists state and county officials including Governor-8, Lieutenant Governor-W. M. Brown, and Secretary Isaac B. Brown, with county, congressional, and legislative names. It notes Election Day is Nov 4 and mentions Moody aiding President Roosevelt to settle a strike, appearing as the president's personal representative at the Syroeeum tonight.
The Scranton Times criticizes Democratic tactics as aims to lure votes for future gains and argues Republicans must keep control of the county commissioners office. It praises Durkin’s apparent openness while warning against Democratic overreach and urging a firm, united front to block Democratic gains ahead of the presidential contest.
In Detroit on Saturday Secretary Shaw urged shifting ship subsidies to develop new export routes to South America and Africa, arguing for policies that expand markets. He traced patent history from Jefferson to modern trusts, noting patents spurred invention and large-scale trusts, while cautioning over monopoly and pricing.
The piece argues for restoring the American flag to world trade, noting tramp steamers lack reliable delivery. It says Republicans propose action to solve the issue, while Democrats offer no concrete plan. It urges voters to elect a Republican led congress and William Cowell to favor an American merchant marine.
Analysts gauge the money loss from the coal strike as recoverable within months of prosperity. In contrast the hit to respect for law and order and old-fashioned Americanism is seen as less certain to rebound within the current generation.
The eighth annual Abstract of Libor Stitise ties of the United Kingdom lists weekly wage standards for various London trades at the start of 102. The British Board of Trade issued the table detailing typical pay levels across occupations, reflecting cost and labor conditions of the period.
The piece lauds St Luke's Episcopal church under Rev Bowers Lernel for fifty years of education and social service in Scranton. It notes a celebratory spirit with Berantonian supporters and a call for disciplined, lawful party leadership amid Democratic struggles in Lackawanna. It highlights the coal strike context and miners backing John Mitchell as a key leader.
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial urges miners to return to work promptly and accept the Roosevelt administration’s arbitration. It praises the miners’ victory as a foundation for peaceful, mutually beneficial relations with mine owners, and commends Mr. Mitchell for responsible leadership while warning against further contention.
A compact summary of varied items from an October Century Magazine note set. The piece discusses the Cardiff giant fraud tale connected to George Hull, notes local amateur baseball talent around Berington and Lackawanna county, coal industry jokes, medical quips, Lipton's tea rivalries, and political Cubs in New York.
A satirical poem mocks the “ripper” as a political force claiming to improve city governance through tax cuts and economy while opposing Democrats. It claims better administration but questions fairness and warns of voter manipulation. The piece targets the editor and critiques political dynamics with sharp irony.
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