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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1901

Page

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Patrick's Murder Trial Statement Targets Jones Testimony

Lawyer Albert Patrick, jailed in the Millionaire William Marsh ake case, claims the Jones testimony aims to keep him in prison. He attacks the Rice will prosecution, asserts witness hunting in the Tenderloin, and criticizes District Attorney Osborne and Captain Baker on alleged misconduct.

Patrick Jones Associated Press New York Albert Patrick William Marshake Rio Ofiice Tenderloin Rice W. M. Rice Captain Baker Iave F. A. Rice James A. Baker Battle Baker Osborne Witthaus Cate Ersons Ex- Pertis Ozborne Whitihaus House of Detention Trauty

Rockhill Interviews Li Hung Chang in Pekin Talks

United States special commissioner in Pekin reports no major hitches in China power settlement talks. Li Hung Chang confirms acceptance of punishments list with one concession age 70 office deprivation. Ministers debate troop deployment to avoid international friction and prefer encampment 12 to 15 miles from Pekin core.

Pekin Mr. Rockhill United States Jong Li Hung Chang China Legation

Japan's Attitude Toward Russia Chinese Policy

Exclusive London report says Japanese shipping firms are told to ready vessels for transport, cruisers on reserve, leaves recalled, and first reserve officers warned. Public excitement noted as Japan reassesses its stance on Russia's China policy.

Autoclabed London Yokohama Daily Mail Japan Russia

Italian Squadron Sails for Toulon in Two Divisions

The Italian squadron sailed for Toulon today in two divisions. The first, commanded by the Duke of Genoa, includes six frontlads and two torpedo boats. The second, led by Rear Admiral Costelletti, comprises seven ironclads and one torpedo boat. The Duke bears a Gyallo graph letter from King Victor Emmanuel to President Loubet.

la Spesta Toulon Duke of Genoa Costelletti Victor Emmanuel Loubet

Philadelphia National League Club Signs McParland

Exclusive AP report states catcher McParland from Clavelind has signed with the Philadelphia club after recent practice with the team. Manager Slettdine attributed the departure to a lack of clear reason, noting McParland will report to duties soon.

Associated Press Philadelphia Catcher McParland Clavelind Bia Fyom Slettdine McFarland Tin Coldine

Plague Cases Reported in Cape Town After Four Decades

The Associated Press reports forty eight new plague cases in Cape Town over the last two days. Four involve Europeans and the remaining are of other races. A colored man died from gue disease today.

Associated Press Cape Town

Bridge collapse on Oswego canal tolls sixty injured in Syracuse

A car carrying about sixty people fell thirty feet when the East Site Suburban bridge on James street gave way over the Oswego canal in Syracuse. Thirty were injured, some seriously, with ladders and ambulances rushing the wounded to homes and hospitals. The bridge, about sixty feet wide, broke at both embankments and slid into the canal.

Associated Press Syracuse Old East Site Syracuse Rail Transit Company James Street Oswego Canal

Military plan for China discussed by allied generals

Exclusive dispatch from Pekin outlines a plan to occupy nine railway points between Pekin and Shin Hai Kwan with about 9 000 troops plus 2 000 at Pekin. Chatter and Wogin opposed the troop density. Officers favor destroying forts at several locations to ensure submission. Withdrawal timing to be set by governments.

Pekin Shin-Hai-Kwan Vekin Mao-Ting-Pu Chaffee Yange-Tsutt Tien‘Tain Tien- ‘Tein Shan-Hai-Kwan Tong-Fu Tean Hing

Hyena A Wreck Off East Gloucester

The echooner Hyena of Calais Maine bound from Perth Amboy to Calais went ashore at East Gloucester this morning and is a total wreck. Captain W F Dix of West Tremont Maine and Steward Muller residence unknown were lost, while crewmen Hewnett and Elmer Stunley were saved.

Hiloucestery Calais Maine Perth Amboy East Gloucester

Fire damages Long Island Railroad coal pockets in city yards

An exclusive New York wire reports a night fire at the Long Island railroad yards in Long Island City. Coal pockets flooded with coal were set ablaze, causing damage and prompting company actions to assess losses and secure the facility.

New York Long Island Long Isand City

Mortality Discrepancy in Rio Janeiro Population Figures

Washington reports a clash between Rio de Janeiro population counts. Sanitary authorities claim 794000 residents while statistical authorities estimate 480716. The memo notes 18 percent mortality in 1900, 77 per 1000 still births, tuberculosis accounting for about one fifth of deaths, and births lagging deaths.

Washington Rio Janeiro Marine Hospital Service Tavelburg Io Janeiro Rio

Suppression of Havana Paper After Caricature Incident

Exclusive wire reports Governor Wood ordered suppression of La Discussion in Havana. The issue published a cartoon depicting Cuban public as a crucified figure with Wood and McKinley named as thieves, prompting arrests and legal charges for Senor Corando and cartoonist Castellanos. Capote urged the convention to oppose misrepresentation while Wood considered further charges.

Havana Gvernor Cieneral Wood General Wood McKinley C. T W. Platt Phlitt Mary Magdalen Senor Corando Senor Capote Benor Capote MckKinley la Discussion Senor Coranda Castellanos

Wendell Burpee Aground Off Cape Elizabeth Tragedy

Exclusive wire reports the two masted schooner Wendell Burpee from St John New Brunswick ran ashore near Cape Elizabeth at noon. Captain Lows Merge, cook Charles Foster, and a sailor perished. mate John Swenson survived barely. The fate of the rest remains unclear.

Cape Elizabeth Presa Porythind Maine Wendall Burpee St. Jon N. B Cook Lows Mergebury Chorge Foster St. John Lish Charlie John Swenson

French Coalition Movements Amid War Tensions Reported

In an April dispatch from Vaviss the Associated Press notes limited movements within the coalition led by M. Walleck Rousseau and resident Louw. The report mentions travel toward Nice via Toulon to greet a prominent figure, with various officials and ministers cited in the sparse exchange.

Will Entertain the President in Denver Visit

A committee of twenty and citizens including U S Senators Teller and Patterson and ex senator Wolcott selects to receive and entertain President McKinley during his Denver visit. The president is expected to spend several days in Colorado, with events planned in Denver and surrounding areas.

Denver Cobh United States Teller and Patterson Wolcot Bell Shatroth Fee McKinley Céline Springes Piko

Elevator fire damages St Louis Storage firm property

Sparks from a switch engine caused a fire at the St Louis Elevator and Storage company today. The blaze burned for under two hours, destroying the elevator, with losses estimated around 5000. Wheel and cone debris were scattered across the site.

St. Louis St. Louia

Nation Crusade Trial Under New Law Ends Without Verdict

An exclusive telegraph report from Sulinn via Associated Press covers Mrs Nation’s crusade trial under the new municipal liquor law. The judge dismissed the case after the jury failed to reach a verdict, noting the law’s misdemeanor provision for possession of spirituous liquor.

Sulinn Rin

Steamship Arrivals Reported From New York Harbor

Arrived ships include La Clampagne Have Servia Queenstown and Etrona en route to Liverpool. Koenig in Lin for Bremen Vaderland New York for Antwerp Havre welcomed La Gascogne and Lizand New London bound for Antwerp and Northwest ports.

Associated Press New York la Clampagne Have Servia Liverpool Queunastown Queenstown Etrona Jiverpool Southampton Koenig Luin Bremen Vaderland Havre la Gascogne Lizand Passe Nuoudlend Antwep

Kaiser Fears a Revolution Warns Army to Stay Loyal

Exclusive AP dispatch from Berlin reports Emperor William II addressing Potsdam garrison. He warns of serious times ahead and vows the crown’s authority be maintained while urging soldiers to resist temptations and remain faithful to the oath. Public quotations are being suppressed by the interior ministry.

Germany Salem Ministry of the Interior Litgrum Essen Alexander Grenadiers Bremen

Weather and World Notes In Morning Edition

Partly cloudy today with minor weather notes. The morning brings notices on various topics including a trolley accident report and a statement by Layner Patrik.

Layner Patrik Germany

Cannibalism at Sea Ships Survive After Angolan Wreck

Exclusive wire reports from Singapore recount survivors of the Nova Beothark Angola wrecked six days from Manila. Two boats carried five and twelve men. the crews endured forty days adrift eating barnacles and boots. Food dwindled as killings occurred and two men died, including a Frenchman who drank blood before being killed. The last two survivors, Johansen and Marticonnu, were rescued emaciated from Rubl or Plat island in the Natuaaw group northwest of Hornea. Malays sent them to Singapore by junk.

London Singapore Daily Express Nova Beothelark Angola Manila Johnscn Sweile Muarthcornu Johangen Marthernu Pate Bubl Plat Giorthwest Hornea Johansen Marticonnu

Explosion Sows Damage in Ogdensburg Boiler Incident

Fragmentary OCR reports an explosion in Ogdensburg causing structural damage as a boiler fell onto a building. The incident appears tied to a boiler blast with unclear details and several referenced names and places.

Supposed case of death by own action in hotel

An exclusive wire report from The Associated Dies Philadelphia describes a death found in a hotel here. The incident is believed to be a self inflicted act with no clue explaining the motive or reason for the death.

Piilidelphda API T Hemsieher Vers Allentywa

Duties Raised on American Steel

An exclusive wire report notes new duties on American steel products. The source cites London figures and a Paris correspondent, detailing impacts on trade and prices with brief mention of affected industries and markets.

American Steel

Russia Willing to Make Concessions

The Morning Post dispatch from London reports French forces opposed by Chinese near Wailea while German troops advance within thirty miles of Shum-si. A letter from Le Homg Cling to the Shun-S governor is cited urging the Manehmar convention, and Russian officials are said to consider allowing Japan a free hand in Korea to curb a hostile stance.

London Morning Post Wailea Shum-si Tui-Youen-sea Ming Thome LE Homg Shun-S Russia China

Administration Is Perplexed Over Cable Dispatch

Washington April 7 The administration is perplexed by a cable from Saulers in Pekin suggesting the Russian minister refuses to receive official Chinese communications. Officials deny a clear statement but admit receipt of a dispatch with unclear purport. A separate Rockhill cable made no reference to the alleged refusal.

Washington Saulers Legation Pekin Rockhill United States Stockhill Squires Russie

Agreement for Canadian Cattle Tuberculosis Testing

Negotiations between Secretary Wilson and the Canadian minister lead to Canada sending expert veterinarians to England to test cattle for tuberculosis. United States to admit Canadian cattle only if certificates show testing and freedom from disease. Officials note about ten percent of U S cattle and forty percent in Britain show tuberculosis. Europe remains disease risk. U S bars European imports.

Washington Wilson Canada England Anida Worstton Canad United States Britain Europe

Dockers to Return to Work Next Tuesday

Marcofiles reports that striking dockers have declared they will resume work next Tuesday after a period of halted duties. Unclear details on negotiating bodies or affected ports.

Associated Press Marcofiles API Tuewley Next

Strike likely on Central Railroad of New Jersey

Report from New York April 7 notes imminent strike on the Central Railroad of New Jersey system after failed audience requests with Vice President Warren. Chiefs Arthur and Sargent stage travel home and say workers may strike. Clark confirms veto power rests with the men and little chance of broad executive backing for an halt.

New Jersey Central Rail New York Central Railroad New Jersey Plm Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive En Sineora Elty Cleveland Sargent Brotherhood of Bare Hoye Lonighs BF. Churk Brotherhood of Onde Tovs Lake Brotherhoods Warren Messrs Sargent and Clark Jersey Central Line Avthin Tirniediy Grand Central Depot Hone Clevelaned Ivciions Aindhaet Phe Ue Pledie Wikhound Mo. Clark Elief Consductors Coday Rapids

Weather Forecast for Washington in April

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania shows May term weather with potential for warmer days. Expect light winds from the north and a tendency toward dry conditions as the month progresses.

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