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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
4
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The Republican ticket lists Governor S W Pennypack, Lieutenant Governor WM Lion, Secretary Isaac Brown, Congress Wit Lam onnell, and various county and legislative posts. The platform emphasizes continuing the party's agenda while criticizing Democratic opponents and urging voter support.
The article discusses the removal of George Howell as superintendent and William Connell’s role, stating Howell’s authority provoked opposition among supporters. It notes Howell’s replacement by Connell, salary increases, and argues the shift was a democratic response to Howell’s domineering style rather than his ability, with sharp criticism of political maneuvering and calls for consequences for involved parties.
The Wilkes-Barre Recon notes a Friday Lyceum Theater address by Charles Memory Smith in Scranton praising Republican rule and denouncing Democracy. The speech emphasized restraint, civic virtue, and the party's achievements, ending with calls to sustain Republican leadership and applauding Smith as a respected statesman and adviser.
In our city he has helped Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt write imperishable pages in American history and made every American his debtor. The opinion of his neighbors is a reliable index of a man's character. they are his warmest supporters.
A column urges Scranton readers to support the Republican ticket, praising President Roosevelt and Republican governance. It argues the strike commission demonstrates efficient administration and warns against Democratic opposition, urging miners to back the Republican platform to safeguard labor welfare.
John Scheuer, long associated with South Scranton and its business circles, served on the city council and state legislature. He fought for bond damages recovery against the Central Railroad, led local trade efforts, and steered measures for map recording, mine safety, and electoral reforms benefiting his district and county.
The piece lauds Mr. Scheuer for securing new appropriations to Home for the Friendlers St Joseph's Foundling Home Hahnemann Hospital and the Pennsylvania Oval school plus a 70000 state hospital for miners and families. It notes his role on banking reform and labor measures and urges his re election with a larger majority. It also comments on Roosevelt Corbin and various political angles ahead of an election.
Text of Ita Quay addressing critics in Pittsburg about Pennsylvania democracy. He denies bribery accusations against legislators and argues no coalitions or purchases occurred for his win. He cites Pennypacker and notes opposition leaders' motives amid broader calls for reform.
A thief was arrested and sparked reports of thefts on local streets. Police conflict details remain sparse as investigators review security footage and collect witness statements.
The document lists thirteen main federal labor laws of Republican origin enacted against Democratic opposition, with state-by-state labor relief figures. It compares wages, employment, and days worked during McKinley and Roosevelt administrations to Democratic rule, citing wage gains and worker numbers across Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and others. It also contrasts protective tariffs and lists typical wages for various trades, concluding with a note that American workers enjoy higher living standards than Europeans.
The November issues of Ainslee’s, Leslie’s Monthly, World’s Work, Country Life in America, Everybody’s, Outlook, Century and Success are highlighted. Ample items include Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes origin tale, a Green mystery, Carnegie’s Europe versus America address, and essays on English statesmen and business combinations.
A didactic exhortation by Edward T. Jeffery urges moral reform and unity. It champions earnest hearts, resistance to oppression, and living as brothers under God and truth. The verse blends ideals of virtue, courage, and communal harmony.
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