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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
7
Scranton residents face widespread law breaking as police struggle to curb crime in the town. The report notes ongoing disorder and criticizes local authorities for failing to deter misconduct, suggesting urgent action by public safety officials.
A long, critical discussion argues that union pressure to discharge non members and hire only union workers fuels strikes, boycotts, and violence nationwide. The piece questions whether labor power should override employer rights and cites civil order and legal frameworks.
A garbled report discusses movement toward new laws affecting libraries and mining villages, aiming to improve education and social conditions. It mentions foreign cases, organizational efforts, and proposed channels for reforms, with aims to uplift local populations and infrastructure.
A long note outlines a Young Men's Christian Association effort to train and employ valley workers through cooperative work, self sufficiency, and philanthropy. It stresses regional relief, self sustaining funds, and broad public support to uplift intelligences and integrity among the local population. It links this program to peace efforts and broader civic improvement.
The International Council of Women calls for nationwide demonstrations to push for arbitration over war. Madame Nicolai of France, in Philadelphia, advocates pacific education and American leadership in securing a national arbitration board while allied groups prepare meetings and outreach to Washington.
The article discusses a proposed state hospital conversion and apportionment changes. It notes opposition from lawmakers and claims the plan could shift funding for maintenance and pensions. It suggests key figures and committees are contending with constitutional constraints and possible delays before adjournment.
The article details contested district boundaries and apportionment plans shaping the next state legislature with counties receiving varied representation. It notes later school closures, teacher pay disputes, and looming summer schedules affecting district operations and funding.
The text describes empire dresses with lace and embroidery trimming, long and short draped egeage skirts, features such as low necklines and short sleeves, and notes on fabric length from one to six years with varied toe and hem styles. The tone recalls period costume summaries.
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