This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune invites readers to submit signed letters on current topics. Submissions must carry the writer's real name and are subject to editorial revision before publication. The page also features play and advertising notes and local notices as space permits.
A local warning about rising costs linked to Lean policy provokes strong reactions. County Controller Jones defends the move as protecting property owners, arguing voters approved the broader fiscal framework when electing him. The dispute centers on the balance between public duties and individual expense.
The Centura Labor union reaches a settlement offering reemployment to many idle workers and improving terms beyond prior offers. The accord aims to ease bitterness, deliver respect to the organized labor movement, and set a path toward quicker recovery for those affected. A second report notes Mrs Versita’s arrest in a related matter, while Pastkin’s fortitude under his wife’s absence is praised.
The article reflects on Cecil Rhodes as a dominant figure shaping South Africa. It notes his early life in the Cape Town area, his business ventures tied to British interests, and his controversial role in promoting imperial influence. It discusses his impact on the political and economic landscape and the mixed legacy of federation and civilizational aims associated with his era.
A dense historical extract surveys human nature through moral and intellectual traits, noting figures and institutions while tracing views on virtue, education, and social order. It references scholars, locations, and long streams of thought about humanity and civilization.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.