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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune invites short letters from readers on current topics but requires real names for publication and editorial revision as a condition of acceptance. The fragmentary text cites display and ad references with unclear details.
State election details list candidates and offices including governor and lieutenant governor candidates. The article notes election day on November 4 and invites the public to the Lyceum to meet nominees and learn outcomes amid crowded galleries and party interests.
An editorial argues President Roosevelt and his secretary Moody push to retain the current Republican congressman William Cornell, warning a Democratic majority would hinder progress and disrupt administration policies. The piece criticizes Joseph E P Maris and the party line while defending party unity and electoral strategy.
The article argues that Republican states lead in labor reforms. It cites eight hour laws, factory inspections, and child labor bans, noting 27 Republican states with labor bureaus and 22 prohibiting under twelve in factories. It contrasts with Democratic states on health, convict goods, and truck system, framing Republicans as the workers’ ally.
Fragments outline Republican era labor reforms including suppression of peonage and foreign labor issues, with notes on arbitration and seamen protection. The piece critiques miner and firefighter strike actions, urging fair reemployment and company responsibility amid broader labor policy disputes.
A partisan appeal argues that Republican policies have boosted workingmen deposits and savings, praising Roosevelt’s term and urging voters to elect Republican representatives. It contrasts Republican gains with Democratic policies and calls for support of the party’s local delegation and coal strike beneficiaries.
In a period with no intra party factions the piece argues to vote Republican for stability. It cites constituents benefiting from experience and warns against risks of change while praising leaders like Joseph Oliver and David HN. The piece endorses the lever P and cites municipal and railroad franchise concerns in Harrisburg.
Alfred J. Waterhouse in the New York Times reflects on life as a poker game. He compares human behavior to bluffing and betting with deuced cards, noting how appearances mislead and merit counts in the end.
A brief notice notes a Wednesday appointment at a modern hotel in Chelsea near Atlantic City. The item references On the Beach and Chelsea locations and indicates a scheduled meeting or event.
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