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Mayor Robert H. McKune lead Scranton through the Great Rail Road Strike of 1877 without the aid of federal troops. It was the only instance of this happening in Pennsylvania. The importance of having a center of government close to...

Although the events of August 1st through August 9th were the height of the activity surrounding the Railroad strike, unrest would continue. Strikers continued to threaten destruction of property, or to harm those who returned to work until their demands...

With less than 100 days until the 2020 presidential election, Kanopy has curated a collection of films that focuses on history and disenfranchisement as it relates to voting in the United States. Important Dates to Remember Last day to register...

The Computer Learning Lab for the Lackawanna County Library System will be providing free tech help and computer classes on Facebook Live throughout the month of August. No registration is necessary to view these programs. Virtual Tech Help Bring your...

Feeling stressed and looking to focus and calm your mind? Join Geisinger’s health and wellness team to learn about the growing field of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly...

In the aftermath of the events of August 1st, Alderman Patrick Mahon issued warrants against twenty-two members of the Scranton Citizen Corps. The group, which included William Walker Scranton, Ezra Ripple, and Wharten Dickson, were charged with willful murder of...

Due to his injuries, Mayor McKune did not write any correspondence or send any telegrams on August 2, 1877. The First Division of the National Guard under the command of General Brinton, a company of the National Guard under the...

Only one item exists for August 1st in Mayor McKune’s documents, a telegram from Governor Hartranft informing the Mayor that reinforcements would be in the city soon. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="546"] Pittsburg Pa Aug 1 1877 RH McKune Mayor Troops...

Mayor McKune’s documents on July 30, 1877 show a conflicting account of the day. Many people believed that the situation would remain peaceful, but a letter received by an anonymous source threatened fires being set at local coal mines in...

The rising tensions of July 27, 1877 are reflected in the letters and telegrams found in Mayor McKune’s papers. On July 27th, Mayor McKune met with the Brotherhood of Trainmen to discuss a potential return to work. Railway workers, firemen,...