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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

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Favorable Cuban Reciprocity Bill Passes Committee

The Ways and Means Committee approved a 20 percent tariff concession on Cuba by a 12 to 8 vote with Payne as chair. Two Republicans opposed, eight supported. no amendments adopted. bill to be called up in the House in one week. Senate debate featured three speeches for and against the measure.

House Senate Mig Associated Preve Washington Muareh Ways and Means Committee Cuba Tawney Minnesot Metcalf California McClellan New York Ty Mir Tanner Payne Dial Yeas — Payne Tulazell Greevenor Ruesell Fteele Mecall Lang Ricwork Republinine Richardson Swanson Med ‘Nelian Newlanas Cooper Conants Nuys Tiawney Mateau Lepaul Thewtins Robertson Meowlinds Democrate S. Althoteh Min Hopkins Hopkins Hep IMS Bese Comorraw Simmons North Carolina Shumons Dillingham Vermont McCumbey North Dakota Will Kings Mississippi Pell Spieht Mississipp Bell Colorado Ways and Means William Alden Smith Michigan

Charges At Methodist Conference Against Dr Swallow

At the Methodist Episcopal conference opening, Dr Howick urged a committee of inquiry to assess the Swallow charges. The accusation centered on lying with nineteen specifications tied to Pennsylvania Methodist publications. Dr Swallow defended with deposits and affidavits later dismissed on a technical point.

Associated Press Sellefonte Mureh Methodist Episcopal Conference Howick Swallow Youum Eighth Avenue Altoona L. Baldwin Missionary Societies W. T. Thirkfeld The Freedman's Ald and Southern Educational Society James Morrow Pennsylvania Bible Society George 1 Reed Dickinson College Frank L. Hart Chicago Gideon H. Day Finley B. Hidle Henry Treverton Andrew Www Decker William H. Stevens Reuben J. Wilson L. L. Logan Yocum Pennsylvania Methodist Harrisburg H. Yocum Richard Hinkle Everett CT. Dunning Mechanicsburg G. Db. Penepicker WiMamsorpt Metzler Emporium J. H. Price McKinley Hartzel Hartge Swaoallow Dr. Swallow

Revolution in Barahona Ends in City Capture

Exclusive AP report from San Domingo describes Barahona on the south coast being attacked and captured after a severe fight that left forty killed or wounded. Government bombardment followed as troops retook the town and revolutionaries retreated to a nearby stronghold. The Domingan minister plans to reestablish order with severe measures.

Associated Press San Domingo Republic of San Domingo Barahona Biarahona Willike

Admiral Sampson's Condition Deteriorates Further

A muddled report from Washington indicates Admiral Sampson's health worsened with the end near. The inquiry suggests his commission may be relinquished, and he continues outdoor exercises daily weather permitting. Current notice places him down to a dimmer state with no new developments recently.

Washington Marci al —Heporia Sampeon Learse

No Move in Dickinson Case Stays in Sofia

Exclusive wire from Washington reports that there will be no further government action regarding Consul Dickinson. He will remain away from Sofia as Bulgaria has no representative here, preventing retaliation. No communication with Bulgarian authorities is planned unless Lelshiman’s report shifts responsibility to Bulgarian officials.

Associated Pres Washington Dickinson Sofia Lelshiman

Peace talks resume with Dutch and South African leaders

Reports from The Hague say Dr Leyda and Holy delegates plan a meeting in Utrecht on April 2 to review peace terms after Schalk Burger's diplomacy with Steyn and De Wet. Delays and the need for safe conduct via Lord Kitchener complicate progress toward any surrender.

Ivras Hague Leyda Europe Bre Utrecht Schalk-Burger Great Britain South Africa President Steyn General de Wet Mr. Steyn Schalk- Burger Hait Lord Kitchener de Wet

Carter's Confession Implicates Tiffany in Carman murder

William Carter, held for the Port Crane murder of Charles Carman, declares under oath he did not confess but alleges Dr. C. J. Tiffany paid him to kill Carman. Tiffany denies all charges and says he had no foreknowledge of the shooting. Tiffany, a former Scranton resident, faced a prior serious charge from a patient but was acquitted.

Associated Press Binghamton William Carter Charles Carman Port Crane Carman C. J. Tiffany Tiffany Carter Scranton

Death of a Somnambulist in Stroudsburg Area

George Clark 41, bachelor, died after a fall down stairs at his home in Middle Smithfield township. Discovered hours later by his visiting brother, Clark lay head first in a pool of blood. Officials suspect he rose at night, misstepped in darkness and fell.

Stroudsburg George Clark Middle Smithfield Township Clark

Senate Confirms Multiple Nominations Across States

The Senate confirmed several nominations including Surveyor of Customs M. M. Garland from Wiltaburg Pennsylvania and Portmusterm Pennsylvania, Willian KB. Brown from Linesville, Annie HH from Port Washington, Solomon 4. Ketchum from Overbrook, James W. Barte lott from Doylestown, and Addison Eppetwimner from Royerford.

Associated Press Washington Maroh Ol Senate Today Surveyor of Customs M. M. Garland Wiltaburg Pennysvivania M. Lyttle Philadelphia Portmusterm Pennsylvania Willian KB. Brown Linesville Annie HH Port Washington Solomon 4. Ketchum Overbrook James W. Bartelott Doylestown Addison Eppetwimner Roy

Revenue Tax Reduced by Executive Action

The treasury department informs the adjutant general that bonds issued to national guard officers are under review. bonds totaling 81,000 are described as part of a restructuring. A separate wire report states engineer Moeve Moar was killed in a Central Railroad of New Jersey incident where he leapt from a moving train to stop it, sustaining injuries to others.

Worpisburg Treasury Department Washington Adjutant General's Department Moeve Central Railroad of New Jerey Cea

Senator McMillin Backs Union Depot Plan in Washington

Exclusive report from Washington notes Senator McMillin supports a bill to authorize the construction of a union depot in the capital. The measure seeks funding of 400000 dollars to advance the project.

Wahington Senator McMillin Union Washington

Terrific Gas Explosion at Nelson Mine Tennessee

An explosion at the Nelson mine in Dayton Tenn caused by gas igniting dry coal dust kills many workers. Twenty two are dead with twelve bodies still inside the mine as rescuers report a high fatality count and past incidents noted at the same company mines.

Assotiagedress Chatumooga Tenn Nelson Dayton Coal and Ion Company Dayton James Franklin Tom Shaver James Harris P. G. Travia George Griffis Ben Griffis Reese Dean Norris Pierzoll Morgan Simith John Robertson Lark Hunter John Harney J. E. Hill Bryant Smith Mack Foust Alex. Toffer Shalliday

Steamship Arrivals and Departures Report

Exclusive wire lists ships arriving and sailing in Atlantic routes. Vessels such as Lola Genoa Naples Liverpool and Kensington are noted at New York offices with calls to Bremen Cherbourg and Genoa. Other entries include Wilhelm der Große and Hohengollern bound for Naples and Genoa and Gibraltar arrivals.

New York March Lola Geno Naples Salles Noordlind Liverpool Kalaor Wilhelm der Groae Bremen Cherbourg Gibraltar Grave Genoa Cherbourge Friederich der Crowe Twomen Antwerp Kensington Hohengollern

City painters and paper hangers set for wage talks

Exclusive AP dispatch from Harrisburg reports 19 painters and 30 paper hangers plan a strike tomorrow for higher wages. Negotiations aim to settle the dispute, as Master Painter Tathot refuses to concede the painters demand of 1.45 for an hour’s work, with talks scheduled for April 1.

Harrisburg Manhal Nineteight Acoc Tathot

Four Thousand Homes Burned in Japan Fire

An exclusive wire report from The Associated Press describes a large blaze in the town of Pukwi in Yukahama, Japan, destroying thousands of houses and causing widespread damage. The fire, ignited in a major manufacturing area, has left residents displaced and authorities mobilizing to contain the inferno.

Japan Yukahama Pukwi

Wage Increase Granted to Iron and Steel Guild

An exclusive wire reports a wagon rate of 25 cents per ton granted to the guild of the American Iron and Steel. Workers seek a 40 cent rise per ton, with warnings of a 25 cent advance being refused. April 1 implementation expected.

Mateh Aueriwn

Senate Approves Philippine Government Framework Plan

The Senate completes consideration of the Philippine Islands government bill and authorizes Senator Lduige to report it to the Senate after voting down a Democratic substitute by party vote.

Washington Senate Philippines Philippine Islands Benator Lduige

Death by Own Action Suspected in Mrs Clements Case

The body of Mrs Mary Clements was found decomposed in a North Broad Street residence. A rubber hose attached to an open gas jet was near the body, suggesting self inflicted death after a two week period of disappearance. She was wealthy and twice married, with her first husband named Smith. separation from the second husband occurred about a week prior.

Philadelphia Mary Clements North Broad Street Littl Smith Clements

Danish Scandal to Be Investigated by US House

Washington reports that Danish Minister Brun met with Secretary Hay about the Danish West Indies purchase probe. Captain Walter Christmas denies attempting to fund or influence US lawmakers and press. Hay may submit a written statement or appear before the committee. Dalzell seeks additional information from all involved parties.

Associated Press Washington Brun Hay House Gron Danish West Indies United States Denmark Walter Christmas Folkesthing Rigsdag Dalzell Pennsylvania

Root to Visit Havana at Mid April to Discuss Cuba Transfer

Secretary Root plans a two week stay in Havana starting mid April with Mrs Root and family. The trip aims to settle final transfer details with Governor General Wood for the Cuban government handover on May 20 under Estrada Palma's plan, with no evident political significance attached.

Aswoliied Washington Root Wood Estrada Palma

Fire in Music Hall Ends Before Help Arrives

At 020 this morning an overturned oil stove started a fire in Music Hall during a P O S Drum Corps dance in South Scranton. The stove stood behind the bar in an adjoining room. a fire alarm was raised and the blaze was put out without external aid.

Music Hall A. Drum Corps South Scranton

Teamster Fatally Crushed Handling Heavy Stone Load

John Martin a 46 year old teamster died after a stone weighing 140 pounds fell from a wagon in Ephrata. He lost his grip and fell, striking his head and crushing the skull, according to an exclusive wire report.

Lancaster John Martin Ephrata Ile

Exclusive report hints at league moves for season

An exclusive wire from The Aaoointed Presa reports player Sheehan seeks a switch to Helder and a major transfer involving the Baltimore Amwleans League club while Savannah and Brooklyn National League links surface and Emily Hall is mentioned in connection with providerwetly waned.

Presa Balthoote March

Phillips Kills His Wife in Suspected Domestic Tragedy

Exclusive wire reports from Associated Press detail a suspected domestic murder near Eaiiman. W J Phillips, a member of a noted family, allegedly killed his wife after a two month separation and remains at large as police investigate the early morning fatality.

Pres

Woman Dies In Chair After Illness At Hyde Park Home

Mrs. John O'Hara aged 28 died suddenly last night at 9 after sitting in a chair at 147 North Hyde Park Avenue. She had been unwell for some time and suffered heart trouble. Autopsy to be held today. survived by her father William Brown husband and a two year old child.

John O'Hara Lafayette Street Thomas J. Thomas Hyde Park Avenue O'Hara Uidimission Mr. Thomas Wymbs Saltry

Machette Confesses to Faked Robberies and Burglary

Edgar Machette, 18, living on McKenna Court, admitted to Superintendent Day that he staged two highway robbery claims and a burglary. He confessed to feigning attacks on paydays to steal salary, then pawned a stolen watch and fountain pen. He also admitted stealing a Baltimore diamond ring and a Brando home watch, with relatives refusing prosecution.

Edgar Machette McKenna Court Polic Machette Young Edgar Edgar Baltimore Philadelphia New York City Frank Branda Mr. Brando Brando Day Bronda Young Michette Young Minchette

Colombia Consents to US Panama Canal Rights Sale

Senor Gong a cha delivers protocol to Hay outlining Colombia unqualified consent to sell canal rights to the United States for 40 million dollars. Panama City remains outside US sovereignty. Annual rental about 750000 dollars. Roosevelt to be consulted before Congress review.

Panama Canal Company United States Associated Press Washington Senor Gone«cha Hay Colombia Panama Canal Teyor Canal Company Panama Panama City Canal Belt Roosevelt Congress

Charters Issued to Several Firms by State Department

The state department granted charters to multiple firms including Hall & Kaul Co of St Marys with $100,000 capital Great Laken Coal Co of Pittsburgh with $1,000 Eastvale Water Co of Eastvale Beaver county The Valley Water Co of Rochester Haden Water Co of Haden Fallston Water Co of Fallston East Side Water Co of Bridgewater each with $1,000 capital Sheridan Building and Loan Association of Sheridan Allegheny County with $1,000,000 capital.

Harrisburg State Department Hall & Kaul Co St. Mary's Great Laken Coal Company Pittsburg Eastvale Water Company Eastvale Beaver County the Valley Water Company Rochester Haden Water Company Haden Fallston Water Company Fallston East Side Water Company Bridgewater Sheridan Building and Loan Association Sherisdan Allegheny County

Efforts to Free Rathbone Face Pardons Stall

Friends of Karea G. Rathbone convicted of postal embezzlement in Cuba seek a presidential pardon. Senator Manna haw urged clemency but the president declined to grant it yet and will review papers before deciding. If flaws are found he may not let the verdict stand.

Washington Karea G. Rathbone Cuba Havana Manna Haw Rathbone

Unclear fragment reports college games and scores

An exclusive wire item from Georgetown and Charlotteaville wires presents scattered college baseball scores including Yale over a 10 inning line and Lehigh versus Penn, with additional mentions of Richmond and other universities. details are partially garbled and require clarification.

Associated Georgetown N. C Ton Charlotteaville University of Fey Yale Winston University of Caroline Lehigh Richmond University of Mennsylvaniaa Wichmond Cayeees

Relohatag Leader Ernest Lieber Dead at ?

The obituary notes the death of Ernest Lieber a pioneering leader in Relohatag. His birth details and full contributions are partially recorded, reflecting an early 20th century civic role.

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