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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune outlines its advertising rates including display and per inch pricing, and explains submission rules for letters to the editor. It notes accepted names may be revised editorially and describes charge practices for cards of thanks and condolence notices.
A historical listing names Governor W Pennypacker and officials such as Isaac B Brown Secretary of Internal Affairs A A Shut Tollin Rier Mor, Jown Penman Mine Inspectors Llewelyn Evans David T Williams and lawmakers including John J Jordan Joshua Oliver Joan Scheler Edward James P A Philbin with election day set for Nov 4 The note ends with a partisan quip praising the Democratic party as a friend of the workingman and contrasting it with the Republican party which fills the dinner pall.
The piece argues against forcing an end to the anthracite strike and rejects government or corporate coercion. It asserts workers strike by choice as a constitutional right, warns mediation has failed, and hopes for a lengthy end with time as the only solvent, noting little chance for outside labor during Democratic times.
The grand jury calls for abolishing the pay system for committing magistrates citing inflated court costs in Lackawanna and elsewhere. It argues constitutional amendment and county population limits could justify salaried officials, promising substantial annual savings and improved initial-court justice. It notes dollars wasted and urges legislative action and data submission to study costs.
Public discourse questions the deterrent effect of publicity on alleged misconduct as ballots face vigilant scrutiny. Judge Pennypacker rebukes Pattison urging ballot reform in Democratic states where many citizens are still disfranchised by constitutional amendments. Pattison's reform aims beyond local confines.
In Washington next week a notable programme for the thirty sixth Grand Army of the Republic encampment is planned with elaborate preparations. A key meeting next Thursday evening will discuss relief measures for indigent Confederate veterans, signaling a spirit of reconciliation and fraternal aid across former divides.
While courting Republican support, Pattison masks Democratic leanings with a show of bipartisanship. If elected, observers warn his stance would shift, signaling a notable political reversal.
John P. Elkin defended his past Republican gubernatorial run while signaling a renewed campaign. He urged loyalty to Judge Pennypacker as party standard bearer and to Republican principles, noting no personal reproach and urging unity for Pennsylvania’s position in the national party. Guthrie critiques charitable appropriations as why his faction seeks power.
Funston argues army canteens kept soldiers content and moral and urged restoration or a viable substitute after they were discontinued. He notes experts and officers supported the canteen as the best plan and warns of rising mischief if features are removed.
The text discusses rising murders in New York and questions whether reformist government can curb a tough city. It claims Pattison asserts Quay has betrayed every governor in twenty five years. It suggests Pennypacker may take a risk, with an implied challenge to Robert’s stance.
The report claims Justice Brewer started a brush heap fire with gasoline and is under medical care while noting that even prominent figures face moments of insanity. The commentary also cites Dan's report that outside coal fields business prospects brighten moods for some people.
A special correspondent writes from Beranton to his brother, detailing impressions of the coal strike. He argues ignorance among foreign workers, saloon influence, and labor agitators as main causes, noting contrasting miner living standards and urging return to work to avoid winter hardship.
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