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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune explains editorial revision for letters and notices. It notes accepted submissions may be edited and published at editor discretion, with paid display ads and classifieds priced per line and subject to policy.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a labor group dispute involving machinists and a tribunal. Key names and places are unreadable, but the item signals a labor matter with potential charges or hearings and mentions dates and officials in vague terms.
A contested legislative session in Harrisburg discusses lower rates for fetally abstaining offenders and explores statistics on the matter. The debate includes calls for reduced penalties and questions about the fairness of current charges amid public interest in medical and social implications.
A Scranton area dispute centers on who should oversee public works and public power, with advocates arguing for strong centralized supervision and opponents fearing loss of individual citizen influence. Vote and legal actions are discussed as efforts to resolve the governance questions amidst rising tension.
The article outlines proposed municipal charters to expand rapid transit across populous counties, citing Philadelphia and Pittsburg with emphasis on Scranton. It notes new incorporations rise to meet public need, while older companies face competition or decline where neglect occurred. It mentions "Fighting Bob" Evans and his book "A Sailor's Leg" in passing.
Fragmented OCR notes recount naval blockade plans and reactions after the Spanish American War. Mentions Admiral Means, Washington, and hypothetical actions in a wartime context with references to Beaurevoir and Bayne Betkin’s generosity.
The piece recalls the Continental Congress adopting the Star and Stripes and urges nationwide observance next Friday. It discusses Memorial Day links and a practical lesson for immigrant children in New York, urging proper schools and suitable celebration spaces, with calls for action by authorities to provide appropriate facilities.
The article argues education for Southern whites and African Americans must advance through industrial and academic programs. It cites the Lawrenceville school exhibit showing student labor in bookbinding, printing, engineering, and crafts, and debates need for both Negro and white institutions. It notes contemporary figures and conferences pushing broader industrial schooling while warning of potential social upheaval if progress stalls.
Correspondence from The Tribune notes a growing export boom south of New York as the South rises in importance for shipments to New Orleans Boston and later ports. The report highlights shifts in port roles and the impact on total commerce with Boston and New York leading and several Atlantic ports showing changes in share and value for the fiscal year.
The report notes rapid growth in export trade with increases in cotton and wheat shipments. It states overall export totals rose, with Galveston and New Orleans expanding activity and New Orleans surpassing prior years by significant margins.
The Sun reports oil discoveries as a permanent wealth boost for the Southwestern territory and railroads like Atchison Southern Pacific. It notes savings in fuel costs and predicts swift price gains for Pacific Coast and Texas Oil Company stock, priced at 20 cents now with forecasts to rise to 40 cents and beyond by Christmas.
As warmer weather arrives Waah Geos and light dress materials take center stage. The shop touts strong demand for attractive fabrics including Silk Chambray SUK Finished Foulards SUK Finished Pongees and Scotch Glighams with shelves overflowing and a wide display of designs.
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