Striking Readings Camp On Island Near Reading Penn
About 600 idle iron workers occupy tented camp on Fritz’s Island in the Schuylkill River three miles below Reading seeking a long strike. Organiser Flynn administers provisions, meals and rules. women barred except afternoons. Camp features a large flag, river recreation, and strong support from Union members. wage losses push many to seek work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuykil
Reading
Reating Iron Company
Camp
Eges
Flynn
Dragbaad
Jo Beason
United States
Neading
Fritz
Tinve Tete
Senator Platt to Retire From Public Life in 1903
The public life of U S Senator Thomas C Platt ends with his current term in 1903 Born in Owego on July 15 1833 his retirement follows illness and age A friend notes his desire to step down though external pressures and important considerations may delay the move Also mentioned are various other late 19th century political and diplomatic notes including appointments and incidents across the U S and abroad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Senator Platt
Platt
Plates
Owego
Lehigh Professor Bronson Attacked By Students
Howard Logan Bronson, a Lehigh University physics instructor, was assaulted by about 150 students who subjected him to indignities and forced him into the Hugh River. After exposure and threats, six students carried him into the water and swung him far, then he walked home drenched. He plans prosecution and may pursue Yale postgrad studies. College authorities promise action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Penn
Howard Logan Bronson
Lehigh University
Bronson
Hiro
Aftag
Lim
Waa
Lehigh
Yale
Jobson Declines Governor Nomination for Two Years as Mayor
Cleveland mayor Tom L Jobson denies reports he aimed to run for governor this fall. He states he would refuse nomination and decline to serve if elected, insisting he will honor his two year mayoral contract with Cleveland’s citizens.
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Clevealant
Blo
Cleveland
Ohio
Tom L. Jobson
People‘ ‘of
Postal Receipts Show May 1901 Rise Across Major Offices
U S Postoffice Department reports May receipts of the fifty largest offices at 4,334,071 dollars, up 519,42 dollars or 13.0 percent from May last year. New York led with 908,413 dollars, Chicago 600,811, and Philadelphia 528,048, all up from 1900. A separate note covers a quintuple execution in Georgia for a crime tied to a Knights organization, plus various world events and local incidents.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Postoffice Department
New York Post Office
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York City
New Zealand
Boston
Yori
Penn
Baden
Germany
Arthur J. Stiley
Iwhoeruting
the Nations Cash Register
Dayton
Oho
London County Conncil
Kingston
Ont
Iketuit
Minion
Albany
British Suffer a Defer and Boers Take Our Men
London reports General Kitchener's dispatch from Pretoria detailing a Boer ambush near Steenkoot Spruit. Victorian Mounted Rifles suffered heavy losses with two officers and sixteen men killed and many wounded. two shell cartridges captured, and several prisoners released later. Boers persist with evasive tactics along the Orange River and Cape Colony borders, matching long running strategy of avoiding direct confrontations while mounting surprises and raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kifelloner
Pretoria
Wilmansrust
Middeliurg
Drangvani
Mounted Rifles
Beatson
Steukoot Spruit
Psta
Ari
Bentson
South Africa
Kitchener
de Wot
Vretie
Boerg
Orange River
Cape
Kritzinger
Widespread Irrigation Could Transform Farmland Value
Professor Meade of the Agriculture Department told the Industrial Commission that irrigation is essential for two fifths of the U S land to be profitable. He cited Louisiana and Texas as examples where irrigation raised land values from 5 to 50 or 100 dollars per acre, and noted 75,000 irrigation ditchers in the nation with a total cost near 200 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Meade
Agricultural Department
Industrial Commission
United States
Louisiana
Texas
New England
Atlantic Coast
Stane
Michigan Avenue
Chiengate
New York
Martin
Hatner
Lake tragedy and other news briefs from a distant era
A report from West Barre details the disappearance and presumed death of Earl Bently and Dora Phillips after a lake outing at Oak Orchard, with items about a Brooklyn transport ship accident, a retrial in New York murder, and assorted notices on judges, ads, and society remarks. Additional notes mention tornados, ship delays, royal visits, and political honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak “Orchard-on-the-Lake
Earl Bently
Dora Phillips
West Barre
Oak Orchard
Philadelphia Mayors Framing Railways Fracas Dueling Offers
PhiladelphiaMayor Ashridge signed fourteen ordinances granting surface, elevated, and underground railway franchises after swift bills in the Pennsylvania Legislature. Wanamaker offered 2.5 million for the rights, denouncing the grants as public plunder. Injunctions loom as opposition and intrigue whirl around the Mint ceremony and local politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Asheridge
Cofhe
Agithridge
Ncden
John Wanamaker
Wrainmaker
Wanamaker
Savill
Philiadelphia
Wanamaker ix
Queen Regent Opens Parliament in Last Spanish Regency Speech
Madrid report says the Queen Regent and the King opened the Cortes with a throne speech noting this is the last year of the Spanish Regency. The document outlines royal authority and upcoming parliamentary agenda.
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Wil
Madrid
Spain
Foreign relations praised amid tense wood trade tone
Reports state that foreign relations were excellent with high-level government officials noting improved ties. Officials highlight coordinated efforts with Spain and the United States to strengthen ties despite ongoing tensions and shifting trade policies.
Montreal Woman in Melancholia and Family Tragedy
A Montreal woman aged about forty, Mrs Hedpath of a longtime Mundrept family, suffered nervous breakdowns and melancholia then shot herself and wounded her young son. The boy was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment while authorities noted the tragedy followed years of mental distress and an impulsive act during a spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Clifford
Royal Victoria Hospital
Hedpath
Mundrept
Fe Ds
National Baseball News and Player Position Shifts
The article notes left handed pitchers improving this year and discusses changes in pitching style and position, including Doyle and Matthews, Selbach, Tanne of Pittsburgh, and the New York team. It mentions the foul strike rule and reports on players like Dre Suenstel and Dexter, plus Chicago and St. Louis figures expressing views on positional stability and player versatility.
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St. Lunia
Matthewson
Peetitocakiy
R Selbach
Tung
New York
Tanne
Pittsburg
Denda
Bhoell
Doyle
Dre Suenstel
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Dexter
Cilengos
Oplislaw
Hata Ming
Zoe
Latte Doegy Pot
Wood
Chicago
Dog named Jack in Tampton on Thames noted by Westminster Gazette
A dog in Tampton on Thames is recorded as trained to steal coins and drop half sovereigns. After a long search two half sovereigns were dropped, one found and one missing. The dog allegedly directed toward a biscuit and then dropped the missing coin, with the incident linked to aid for Richmond Hospital.
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Ata Tostetrs
Tampton-on-Thames
Jack
Westminster Gazette
Enstomeer
Jan
Jneke
Richmond Hospital
Phiadelphia
Unusual Richmond Incident Involving Freezer Entrapment
A boy named John Williams of Miles Miles, Richmond, suffered a severe head injury when a freezer became stuck on his head. Doctors and two plumbers used shears to free the appliance, leaving him badly bruised but alive. Reports note Cronstadt as a major Russian naval depot and warn of false white wear in the United States.
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Johnie
Richmond
John Williame
Miles
Hs Ben Dato
Jack Yard
Norfolk
Mixed Echoes of Cabbage, Pearls, and Odd Tales
Fragmented Chicago and New York chatter recounts odd events from a Chicago despatch about a man named Paderewek and a pearl stone, plus a Chicago robber, seaside pranksters, and a testy penny arcade. The piece blends humorous conjecture with stray crime notes and cultural observations from May.
Fragmented Text Reflects Diverse Early 20th Century Notes
The passage mixes observations on education, demographics, and economics across American cities, mentioning New York parochial schools, Chicago school costs, and regional population patterns. It includes references to Japanese thrift, agriculture, and social commentary, with a stream of disjointed, OCR-like phrases and obscure names.
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Sts Pahite
New York
Philsdet
Chicago
Basten
Baltimore
New Orleans
Wile Hay St
St.Louis
San Francisco
Washington
Virsburg
Hs Selidory
Boston
St. Loui
San Franciseco
Cleveland
Waring the Parple and the Purple Dye History
Fragmentary notice on color terms and sartorial dye history mentioning purple dye and status in ancient times, with quoted exchanges about dye duration, cost, and a London turf anecdote. References to merchants, media chatter, and a medieval land rent paid in horseshoes in the Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardcahoos
London Corporation
Walter Je Bran
Strand
St. Clements
Avery
Eitiany
London
The Drum Major and the Broadway Spectacle
A lively New York scene unfolds as a tall, blond drum major receives a military salute from a passerby amid a busy Broadwy dry goods district. The encounter blends flirtation and performance with occasional heart throbs in a city street tableau.
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Indy” Exchange
New York
Patent medicines and cures advertised in fragmentary notice
A garbled catalog of 19th century patent medicines and tonics appears, listing products such as Allen's Foot-Busn, Dr Kilne's Grant Nervellestucer, and Tinn's Cine for Croup. The ad copy mentions teething aids, cough remedies, and digestive tonics, with scattered references to towns and retailers.
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Reading Tron
Fritz'a Island
Tis
Wusbaod
Arthur Kine
Roswell
N. M
Beatrice
Marshal
Maddux
Alabama
Willam D. Jenks
State Senate
W. J. Samford
Jenks
Samuel Rober
Will
P. Mays
Ostor Roberds
Mor
Plente
Henderson
Hugh
Chester
Affinton McAhar
Oregon
Sao“Francisco
Cal
Gulf of Weekl
Britain
Great Britain
Ireland
Harry L. Abbott
Messenort
Penne
Guristas
Ue Counellman
Eilat
Limvand University
Leadville
Crinolon Creek
Hazed
South Bethleham
Formn
Waylord Uwln
Johnson
Ator Tow
L. Jouseor
Aes
Sylvania
Arnold Augustus
Andrew-Davis-Hicham-Sanders
William‘Hudson
Samuel Baldwin
Screven
Knights of the Archer
Bristo's
Argentii Bay
Newfoundland
Les Moulineaux
France
Aft
Clwrence
Mollet
Bellaire
Captina Creek
Arthur
Willer
Roy
Africa
Hiflen
Brooklyn
N.Y
Kennedy
Aehs Hrtheener
New York County
Max Lasar
Robinson
Bufalo
Max Ashe
Suspension Bridge
Lasar
Detter Lu
Almertesn
London Times
Amerfcan
Huis
Enghind
W. I. Moore
George Wickson
Moore
Aycock
Siltumons
Trinity College
Dirham
N.C
Frederick D. Grant Ting
Grand Duke of
Weblmar
Alexandra
Louise
Duke of Cumberland
Alfred
Austin
Shakespeare
Valoride Springs
Anguat
Semitor Wait
Sim
Chassoeur
Grand Aras
Ming Eyndly Kate
Spurns
Wanaraker Offer
Miipsi
Ashpridge
Teitorea
Amona
Hheidon—Crusen
Brown
Watson
Weoming
Nevada
Instea
Arivana
New Mexico
Montane
Thale
Woinehomml
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Tnele Sam
Apaly
Balfour
Biltinh
Boclaliat
Seine
Paris
Che Tist
Voeb
M. Gal
National
Tire
Curepean
Reseda
Cronstadt
Russia
Battle Spa
Paderewaki
Padenwaki
Bosworth
Charley Pelham
Chicaga Record
Herall
Flr
Florence
England
Enghkind
Thastans Tee Lyts
Rocession
Amerlenty School
Army
Japan
Hetle Diuimlets
Indip
Kof
America
Chicngo News
Frey
Pyne
Thaltmores
Rops
Wlene Quick
Curne
Dr. & x. Gleen Sons
Bax 3
Atlanta
Sagen
Wits Prlosco
Lion
Blake
Jou
Klawoz
Ifa
Tudge Addison
Southwark
Sys
London Daily
Tlow Jong
Mall
Onw
Kay
Ayer
Bette
Expresa
Mice
J.C, Ayer CO
Lowell, Masa
Ross Gaze
Jet
Gooines
Ceee O
Meniranas
Thompson's Eye
Belteh
F. Newark
Che Hho
Dustion
Perpas
Mane Nina Dain
Arelou
Allen
Union
Ocean Grove
K. Coburn
Mgr
Chirly Keott
Atthizon Wlothe
Nowell
H. Motrz
Jonea St
Sioux City
Ottery
Tate
Camcale
Usador
Suaranioe
Wetuadadk
Aix
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