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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1902

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Bloodshed in Brussels as rioters clash with gendarmes

Widespread disorders in Brussels on April 18 left many injured and several dead as rioters from the poorer quarters clashed with police and gendarmes using rifles and carbines. A socialist turnout and a looming general strike heightened tensions across the city.

Pres Sivussels Socialist Guard M. Vien der Velde Chamber of Deputies Socialist Movement Belgium Esta Les Royal Palace Law Courts Ministers Maison du Teuple Civic Guard Rue Haute

New York's Day Sunday Under Excise Law Enforcement

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press note intensified enforcement of the Raines law excise in New York City. Police and liquor dealers’ members shut many saloons, with hotels serving drinks only with sandwiches, and widespread arrests tallied at forty-one by 11 PM.

New York New Yorker State Liquor Dealers’ Association Tenderloin West Thirty-seventh Raines Greater

Major Waller Acquitted by Court Martial

Major Littleton W. T. Waller of the marine corps is acquitted in a Samar court martial. The panel voted eleven to two for acquittal on the charge of killing natives without trial.

Manila Littleton W. T. Waller Marine Corps Samar Waller

Sumatra tobacco growth praised after cloth covering tests

Washington April 1 Pyrof Milton Whitney chief of the bureau of golls of the demivttiment of negriculture touring Piattford Conn New York and Philadelphia to gauge Sumatra tobacco under cheese cloth. He notes improved gloss and finish after packing and six months aging and an auction sale is planned in Hartford May 1 with a catalogue for trade and cigar makers.

Washington Milton Whitney Bureau of Golls Piattford Conn New York Philadelphia Whitney Ays Hartford

Unclear game report from Detroit match ends 13 to 0

An exclusive wire from The Ansoelatic Prowl notes a Detroit contest where the host suffered a 13 to 0 loss to Buffalo. Names and precise details are garbled, but the scoreline and teams remain identifiable.

Contempt ruling as Kansas City bakers defy court order

Striking journeymen bakers refuse to obey Judge John Henry of the Circuit Court restraining them from interfering with Warnekes bakery. One man threw the order into the street when served. Deputies witnessed the act as strikers block customers and urge against patronage. The judge’s next move was not yet clear.

Kansas City Henry John Henry Circuit Court Warneke

General Miles May Retire Amid Army Leadership Strife

A Washington dispatch reports pressure on General Miles to retire as tension grows between General Miles and Secretary of War Root. Roosevelt officials weigh ethics of retirement to protect the army, with possible succession by General Brooke and later promotions for General Young and General Chaffee.

Associated Pros Washington Lessies Cleveland Miles White House Roosevelt Baevs Root Hoothis Ord Noyes Genemail Brooke 8. M. F. Young Chaffee

Schnur Family Released from Prison in Vienna Cable Update

A Vienna cablegram reports the Schnur family of ten, once confined near the town on murder charges, released. The case involved a Jewish youth from Dumbrava Galicia alleged to have been forced to convert, with Christian peasants accusing his parents. A committee arranged to safeguard him and he reportedly left for America.

New York Dr. M. Neustedter Thin City Vienna Schnur Sehulin Schou

President Mitchell Arrives at Punxsutawney for Coal Talks

President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers arrived in Punxsutawney to confer with striking Milne workers of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Co. They spent the afternoon and evening in talks with district leaders. Mitchell planned to meet with Manager Robinson next day to discuss an agreement allegedly entered into in Indianapolis.

Associated Pree Punsitawney Mitchell Saretary Wilson United Mine Workers of America Milne Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company Robinson Rochester and Pittsburg Mart, Mitchell and Roblown Indianapolis

Boer Peace Efforts and Canadian Trade Report

The piece notes that U.S. Canadian trade dominates and cites figures from Commercial Relations of 1901. It highlights Canada as a prime customer, tariff effects, and Canadian industries facing British preferences, with mentions of Bow river land schemes and New Foundland legislation.

Washington United States Canada Emery Bureau of Foreign Commerce Great Britain Dominion Germany Bittinger Montreal South America Central America Mexico West Indies Africa Asia Oceanica Thinmada Consul Shepherd Hamilton New York Canadian Pacific Railway Calgary Medicine Hut Bow River Freeman Et. Pierre

Coal Market Stabilizes Amid Price Adjustments

The coal trade shows easing wholesale prices as producers fix spring costs and shipments from ports rise. Delays ease with improved transport, making April consumer prices among the lowest for the season, while lake shipments and tidewater moves increase.

Asiwlated Willddelphia Lia Niin Toale Wromlag Behuylkill

U S Army Ship Arrives Safely After Near Iba Attack

Exclusive wire reports the United States Army Trueport Hillowk, previously near Iba in northern Luxon, arrived here without sustaining damages after a brief attack on an oral reef and required lightening before transfer.

Associated Pros Manila United States Army Trueport Iba Luxon Oral Reef

Painters strike settled by arbitration in Wilkes-Barre

Arbitration settled a painters and decorators strike in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania after workers quit April 1 over wage demands. Three arbitrators set future wages at 2.07 dollars per day, satisfying both sides. Strikers to return to work tomorrow.

Wilkes-Barre Associated Prew

Two Women Murdered Near Mantua Station

Exclusive AP report from Cleveland details the killing of Mrs. Martha J. Galhoun and her daughter Mrs. Vaughn at their Mantua area home. William Vaughn, the younger woman’s step-son, was arrested in Havana on murder charges after blood-like stains were found on his trousers. he claims they come from a finger cut. The father had died recently and left most of his estate to the two women. Vaughn lived apart from the family.

Rue Haute Vie Rue Haute Hospital of St. Hiera Associated Press Socialist Jewelers' Union Sovialist Committee Monkley Molenbeek St. Jean Brussels Cleveland, O Martha J. Galhoun Vaughn Mantua Station Thin City William Vaughn Ravona Havana

Fight With Desperadoes Near Bruges Reported Killings

In a clash between officers and desperadoes near Bruges LT four men are said killed and seven wounded including a noted outlaw. Telegraph and telephone service to Bragg is down tonight.

Associatedress Kansas City Offvere Desperidoss Bruges

Italian-born Photographer Arrested on Counterfeit Ring Claim

Exclusive AP dispatch from New York reports Geneva Agone a Thal ian photographer living in New Haven was arrested here on counterfeit money charges Six counterfeit bills and about 1000 Italian money were found on him authorities say Agone allegedly swindled numerous Italian immigrants after the steamer Trave arrival claiming to be purser and exchanged their money for counterfeit notes

New York Geneva Agone New Haven Iitin Agone Ley

Burglars Slay Man in Gilberton Boarding House Raid

Seven masked burglars burst into a boarding house near the Gilberton colliery at about 2 a.m. They killed Wasu Taleo, age 36, shot Mrs. George Bernitz in the cheek, and seriously beat her husband. The crew looted three trunks and two watches before escaping. police have no clues.

Associated Mahanoy City Gilberton Collery Wasu Talo George Bernitz Taleo Bernity

Cholera Outbreak Strains Manila and Provinces

Manila reports 245 cholera cases with 1092 deaths to date while the provinces tally 418 cases and 381 deaths. The US Army transport Grant reached Legaspi with a cholera-stricken teamster aboard and, after quarantine, returned to Manila with dwindling supplies as the patient died.

Manila United States Army Grant Samir Island Legaspi Luson

Funeral of T D Talmage Set for Church of the Covenant

Funeral services for Rev. Dr. T DeWitt Talmage will be held Tuesday at 4 pm from the Church of the Covenant with simple rites and short life and work addresses from close associates. Speakers include Drs Ten nis St Haimlin Ty Thomas Chalmers Easton and others. interment at Greenwood Cemetery follows Wednesday morning.

Washington T. DeWitt Talmage Church of the Covenant Tennis St. Haimlin Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn Thalinage Massachusetts Avenue

Senate to vote on Chinese exclusion and Cuban reciprocity

Senate action centers on the Chinese exclusion bill with a Wednesday vote and a quick move to the Philippine government bill. Debate on Cuban reciprocity may extend into next week as amendments are pressed by Democrats and Republicans, with focus on the differential for refined sugar and potential overrule of the chair.

Fokker McLaurin South Carolina Dalzell Cuba Wvhair Friends House

Episcopal bishops to attend services across multiple churches

Clergy signaled intention to attend midweek services at Episcopal chapels led by bishops from Salina Toledo and Porto Rico with possible New Mesiro visit. Avenging events planned include public meetings and banquets though executive sessions remain exclusive.

Kachuive Clovinnati Siy Tia Vite Abslopae Salina Wistern Kateas Munaitilia Porto Mico Perbape Mesiro Mio

Immigrant Ship Arrivals Reported From Multiple Ports

An exclusive wire despatch notes April arrivals in New York from various ports. The Doolin Prince brings passengers from Medien van with 1007 aboard. The Champagne from Daveo brings a steerage passenger count, and the Me feria from Mediterranean ports arrives with Go. Denmark reports another consignment from the Island.

New York Kungpeai Parte Rom Broigit Statendgn Motordau Chilimpagne Daveo Denmark

Shipping News Arrivals and Sails Reported

The Associated Press lists April arrivals at New York ports from Liverpool and Queenstown. Vessels Umbria Friesland Campania Crosse Kurhurst sailings include departures from Liverpool and Bremen with New York service.

Associated Prom New York la Champagne Havre Statendam Rotterdam Boulogne Liverpool Umbria Queenstown Antwerp Friesland Campania Southaapton Crosse Kurhurst Bremen

Deaths of a Day in Cumberland and La Crosse

Morace Besley inventor of the locomotive pilot and other railway appliances died today in Cumberland Maryland. He was about 80 years old. In La Crosse Wisconsin Gyebert Van Bier banker and former legislator died at his home aged 83. He served in both branches of the legislature and was mayor of La Crosse before becoming a state senator.

Associated Press Cunmberland T Morace Besley Railrad la Crove Wis Gyebert van Bier Northwest van Breenwyk Netherlands

Weather Forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania calls for diminishing northwest winds. Highs and lows not specified with the readable text.

Washington Pennylvania

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