Wilkes-Barre School Board Votes for Industrial Training Plan
The Wilkes-Barre school board, 4 to 2, approves introducing manual training in public schools at a first cost of 340,000 and annual maintenance of 4,000. dissenters argue high costs and limited utility. supporters say it should be privately funded and limited to added crafts for girls and basic drawing.
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Weaver
Smyth
Sayre
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Tts
Weiver
Paving Expert Endorses Bricks Granites And Asphalt
Alderman Madden of Chicago heads a paving study and concludes only bricks granite blocks and asphalt meet street needs. Granite best for heavy central traffic. asphalt gaining favor for smoothness repairability and long wear. Wood blocks fail in America. Telford and macadam fail for heavy urban streets. dust mud and cleaning issues noted.
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Alderman Madden
Chicago
America
Telford
St. Louis
Scranton Pavement Troubles and Ballot Reform Call
A local critique argues Scranton’s streets suffer from poor paving due to careless laying and undermining, urging a fully empowered public works official. It also cites ballot law flaws, urging stronger reform and a more decisive legislature to address both pavement and election issues.
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Scranton
Goth
Reform of Fish and Game Laws Promoted by Sportsmen
Leading sportsmen call for radical changes to Pennsylvania fish and game protections to prevent extinction. Proposals include banning nets, prohibiting undersized bass and salmon, mandating deductions of disposals, and hiring wardens for enforcement.
Play Fair on New County Promises in Hazleton Era
The Plain-Speaker argues a new county will not by itself curb crime or guarantee swift justice. The claim that new boundaries will lift legal burdens and lower crime is examined with skepticism, noting potential optimism versus reality in Hazleton and surrounding areas.
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Hazleton
Muricra
Luxerne
New Coun
Forest reservations bill gains governor backing and funding
The legislature is urged to pass three forest reservations in specified counties, each at least 40 000 acres with half above 800 feet altitude. The forest commission would select and purchase lands up to two dollars per acre where possible, with condemnation powers where needed. The state geological survey and boards of health agriculture and fisheries would report annually on value and uses. The measure has broad support and is presented as prudent forest protection. Oyster phosphorous claim noted. political comment on Tom Johnson and Grover Cleveland referenced.
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Ptate Geological Survey
Legislation Eyes Stream Pollution and Free Textbooks
Harrisburg letters discuss pollution of the Susquehanna influenced by Neneopeck Shamokin and Lykins creeks. A public commission may examine coal regions to curb contamination and impact water supply. Also noted are probes into free schoolbook distribution and alleged trim of trust profits from a 14 year data set with concerns over uniformity and overspending.
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Jim Sweeney
Harrisburg
Haskion Standard
Susquehanna
Wow
Lopics- Tatu
Firsr
Ebervale
Lurerne
Education reform proposal for state schoolbooks
Mr. Lytle urges a state commission of leading educators to select or publish textbooks. A copyright purchase and state printing at cost would curb education costs and reduce reliance on publishers. The idea contrasts with costly private control and seeks a salary-free, public option.
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Myden
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