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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1902

Page

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River and Harbor Bill Passes with Broad Appropriations

The river and harbor bill passed the Senate without debate, authorizing about 70 million dollars. The House moved ahead with the Military Academy Appropriation Bill, funding West Point improvements totaling 6.5 million dollars with over 1 million set for prior items. Debates touched on the race question and neutrality-law issues tied to mules and horses sent to South Africa.

Associated Press Washington Commerce Commission Toduy House Milittary Academy West Point Military Academy Gilbert Kentucky

Democrats Endorse Single Philippine Civil Government Measure

A House caucus considered four Philippine civil government bills and adopted Rep. Jones’s resolution urging reconciliation into one bill for both chambers. Republicans favor a temporary civil government, while Democrats push for eventual independence with a July 4, 1911 deadline. Speakers Jones Williams and Goines backed the reconciliation push.

House of Representatives Insular Jones Virginia Congress Senate House Islands Messrs Jones Williams Wisconsin Goines Tennessee

Democratic State Committee Plans Meeting

The Democratic state committee will meet Wednesday to elect a chairman. Representative William Te Creysy of Cutuham has no opposition for reelection. An executive committee will fix dues and dates for a forthcoming meeting. A vote likely by June 85.

Democratic State Committee Hacelburg Democratic Ature Committee WIM Wednorliy Willhiind Te Creysy Cutuwhm

Morgan’s Underground Scheme Victimizes London Unveiled

London reports reveal Morgan plans a vast underground burning fire to power a new system amid an inquiry by the Jordan Committee. Dawking of the Morgan firm is set to testify tomorrow regarding the alleged transport of energy and the damning support alleged for the project.

Mr. Morgen Agsaolatideos London Morgan Charles 1 Yorkups Clinton EF. Dawking Morgan Tir Lliowee Lliowee of Jordy Favan Mongin

Selumita Fails To Unite War Sinker Committees

Exclusive wire report says Mgroy Selumita tried today to unite Tallway war sinkers and objects, but Tillis people refused to meet the committee. He will press on to rally the OPlHiog force Felew.

San Francisin Mgroy Selumita

Incoming and Arrivals Report from Arwoulutud Pres

By Eaclifive Wire from The Arwoulutud Pres New York April 9 Arrived Steamer Zees land Antwerp Obreured Steuer Mabwer Wie Who de Giome Bremen Plymouth Cherbourg Gibraltar Arrived Steamer Trave New York Napoli aus dienes Merv hal bed ot ow Rhotn li

New York Zeesland Antwerp Steuer Mabwer Bremen Plymouth

Mrs Antoranum Dies In Self Inflicted Fire

Exclusive wire reports Mrs Abraham Antoranum of Wauflegan, Ti h, saturated her garments with kerosene and set them alight while her husband slept. He broke free from a locked room to help, burning himself severely. The death followed a quarrel between the couple.

Chicago Abraham Antoranum Wauflegan Tih Antoranum

Supreme Court Grants Washington Leave in Antitrust Suit

The United States Supreme Court granted Washington leave to file an original bill for an injunction against the Great Northern Railway the Northern Pacific Railway and the Northern Securities Company. Subpoenas will be issued for the October term. The actions include United States v Northern Securities Minnesota v Northern Securities State of Washington v Northern Securities and Peter Power v Northern Pacific.

Washington United States Supreme Court Great Northern Railroad Company Northern Pacific Railroad Company Northern Securties Company Fuller Louisiana Texas Minnesota Northern Securities Company Securities Company United States State of Washington The Peter Power

Tragedy of Seven Found Dead in Tenement

Exclusive AP report from Chicago details seven members of James Butler’s family killed in a crowded State Street tenement. Police weigh murder or self-inflicted poison amid signs of despondency over poverty. Butler, an upholsterer, was found clothed while others lay partly undressed. he reportedly threatened his relatives and himself before death.

Chicago State Street James Butler Butler Dionicies

State department lists corporate capital figures in terse record

Report from Harceberg via Radiuive Wire shows the state department presenting a roster of corporations and their capitals. Entries include The Hochester Cut Glues company with 500, The Keystone Laval company Scruntony with 00, and The Mowad Brick company with 5 000.

Radiuive le Associated Press Harceberg Apel State Department Hochester Cut “Glues Company Mecheater Capital

Adams County Convention Names Delegates to State Meeting

Exclusive wire from Cotveburg Ve April 21 reports Captain Janis Merah and Plurver A Scott chosen as Adams County delegates to the state convention. They arrived without instructions and indicated belief in Senator Quay’s favor.

Cotveburg Adams County Ore Janis Merah Plurver A. Scott Quay

Death of Mrs Hargreaves Leads to Arrest of Husband

Mrs. John A. Hargreaves, 46, was found dead in her Traverse City bedroom with head injuries and marks on the throat. Her husband reports a struggle and was arrested after authorities ruled death caused by violence by unknown hands. The coroner's jury ordered an inquest as blood spatter appeared on walls and bedding.

Associated Pres Detroit Traverse City Sage John A. Hargreaves Hibereaves Saya Hargreaves

Senator Dietrich Proposes Cuba Trade Pact

Senator Dietrich introduces a bill to authorize a reciprocal trade agreement with Cuba once its permanent government is established. The United States would pay Cuba a share of import duties for five years, with quarterly payments based on duties collected, and Cuba would in turn grant favorable duties to U S articles. The pact could be terminated by mutual consent with notice.

Washington Dietrich Cuba United States

Illness of Dutch Queen Reported Satisfactory

A physicians bulletin from The Associated Press notes Queen Wilhelmina's condition is satisfactory after a quiet night. The bulletin from Castle Loo says she slept part of the night and received nourishment as doctors monitor her illness with cautious optimism.

Castlefous Castle Loo Wilhelmina

Bubonic Plague Report From Sydney Curbs Public Fear

An exclusive AP dispatch from Sydney reports a bubonic plague outbreak among small rural communities in the valley region. Authorities urge calm as protective measures and public health advisories are issued to limit spread and inform residents.

Sydney

Verdict Upheld in Damages Suit Over Alienation Claims

The Associated Prose reports the jury verdict favoring Mra Klinabed G Meading against Aires Aid Cur stands. The ruling follows appeals to the Supreme Court, with the lower court affirmed as within authority per the majority opinion.

Associated Prose Philadelphia Mra Klinabed G Aires Mie Mediling I Jun Bowen Susteme

Sullivan County GOP Chooses Uninstructed Delegates

Exclusive Wie report from Laporte Pennsylvania notes Sullivan County Republican convention selecting William Shoemaker of Laporte as delegate to the state convention. Shoemaker chairs the county committee and is listed as uninstructed. Conferees for the quinquennial conference were also chosen, all uninstructed.

Laporte Sullivan County Love William Shoemaker Shoemaker Phox

Methodist Conference appoints changes at Scranton churches

At 6 pm Bishop Merrill announced year appointments after a heated session. In Scranton W G Simpson moves to Athens and Co A Benjamin to Asbury church. M D Fuller succeeds G C Lyman at Court Street church. The conference discussed reducing districts to five but postponed the decision for another year.

C. A. Benjamin W. G. Simpson Asbury Church M. D. Fuller G. C. Lyman Court Street Church Waverly Merrill Scranton Green Ridge Athens Owego Co. A. Benjamin Hey M. Od. Fuller Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Court Street Br. Wright J. L. Race SS. JT. Austin J. J. Bone C. B. Personeus Alexander J. R. Adien W. W. Andrews H. G. Blair J. D. Bloodgood A. G. Bloomfield T. Burgess B. B. Carruth G. M. Chamberlain J. Cole Evans Gil S. Henman A. F. Eheding Jewell N. J. Hawley W. J. Judd G. W. Leach A. W. Loomis J. Madison Pr. M. Mott J. V. Newell D. Personeus L. Rice P. J. Ruckman FE. Sibley Santee Southworth C. Sweet Y. CC. Smith G. Stevens W.W. Ladd P. Mh. Tower J. Underwood Walworth J. L. Wells T. A. Wild F. Wright Hw, Wood W. R. Netherton

Knapp backs stricter law to prosecute carrier rebates

President Knapp and associates of the Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to amend the act to curb rate cutting and rebates. He supported targeting carriers and profit makers above local managers, and suggested including shippers with guilty knowledge in prosecutions.

Knapp Associated Prec Washington Interstate Commerce Commission House Commercce Commission Knupp Corporation Courriers

City of Pittsburg disaster death toll unchanged after two days

After two days of searching the burned steamer City of Pittsburg, the death toll remains 1445 aboard at the time of the fire. About half are still missing with little hope tonight. Searches are hindered by heat in the hull and swift current as coroner details with Captain Doss and Miss Mario Tissim are discussed. Victims hailed from across the Ohio valley, leaving widespread bereavement from Pittsburg toward the Mississippi.

Cairo City Pittsburg Sylvester Doss Mario Tissim Phillips Ohio Valley Mississippi

Will Rose opens in Philadelphia on two week run

Mr Lederer presents The Will Rose a new musical comedy at Prank Howe Jr Garrick theater with two acts including a gy pay camp and a German military cafe. George W Dederer Harry B Smith and Ludwig Englinder credited for book and muse with Edwin Foy leading the company and Irene Bentlyhoe in a leading role for the opening night April 21 Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Will Rose George W. Dederer Prank Howe, Jr Garrick Theater New York Broadway Harry B. Smith George W. Hobart Ludwig Englinder Edwin Foy Irene Bentlyhoe

Hanna Calls Committee Meeting On Coal Strike

New York April 27 Senator Hanna issued a call for a meeting of the federation’s executive committee to be held in the city next Saturday to discuss the dispute between anthracite miners and operators. The date set aims to review possible strike actions pending settlement by the federation.

New York Senatory Hanna Elitc Federation Elvie Federation

Trust accepts Rhode’s plan to send youths to Oxford

The executors are informed that the royal approval allows sending young Germans to Oxford University. Details are scarce due to garbled text, but theExclusive wire notes a formal selection process and royal assent governing the placement of select youths to study abroad under royal supervision.

Oxford University Associated Rese Howlin, Apell Stele Hiak Bape Willivna Ceol

Fitzsimmons Confers On Future Bouts With Jeffries

The report quotes Fitzsimmons asking Jeffries to choose terms and location for a future bout. He telegrammed Jeffries to decide the date and conditions, suggesting a bid of 5000 and asking for Jeffries preference so they can proceed promptly.

Cholera Toll Rises as Manila Reports New Cases

The Manila cholera tally climbs with fresh cases recorded today. Officials urge caution and continued sanitary measures as health teams monitor the outbreak.

Luzerne Looms Up as Waires Waterloo

In a fierce county contest Attorney General John P. Elkin won the Third district by two votes and secured delegates to the state convention. Evan R. Morgan defeated anti-machine candidate Rep. William Mahon for renomination, while James G. Harvey was nominated for the Fourth Legislative district in Luzerne.

Wilkes-Barre John P. Elkin William Mahon Anti-Machine Organization Evan R. Morgan Elkin Watres Sol Bacharach Lee Holcomb Jerry Hoover D. W. Dodson Richard Lewis James Edwards James Turner Morgan W. H. Palmer Pennsylvania Hrzleton James G. Harvey Hazleton Luzerne John Gernheard John Edmunds Dlifton

Talmage Will Leaves Estate Over Three Hundred Thousand

Washington April 21 The will of the late Rev T De Witt Talmage filed for probate shows an estate valued at more than 300000 with about 250000 in personal property including secured notes U S bonds bank cash furniture and effects Real estate totals about 350000 comprising his house at 100 Massachusetts avenue Washington and properties in Brooklyn and Hampton Roads The Washington Loan and Trust Company named executor and petitions to probate filed Widow receives a third and the rest goes equally to his children and descendants Names Mrs Eleanor A M Talmage Mrs Jessie T Smith Mrs May Mangum Edith T Done Han Jennie Talmage Wyckoff and others are listed as heirs.

Washington T. de Witt Talmage Wals United States Massachusetts Avenue Hammpton Brooklyn Washington Loan Mre AL. Talmage Sie T Smith May Mangum Mia Edith TT Done Han Hlehiniwnd Frank de Witt Tihouge Chlonge Jennie Wyckoff Cope Vincent

Wire Strike Sparks Disruption Across Tarenten

Reports say retaliation by strikers disrupted tele tools supply as workers faced dismissal threats. Officials warned that if shipments do not arrive within days, deliveries may halt nationwide and trigger further plant closures.

Elewa

Former Posts Director Bethbow Granted Bail in Postal Feud Case

Exclusive wire from The Associated Prose reports Vetus GC Bethbow, former director of posts, released on bail after conviction proceedings on charges linked to postal feuds. The case centers on alleged misconduct within the postal system and related financial improprieties.

Associated Prose Slovena Posts Vetus GC Bethbow Wnder

Exclusion Bill Conference Opens In Washington

Conferees on the Chinese exclusion bill held their first conference and adjourned to meet tomorrow. Senate advocates pressed for acceptance of the senate substitute while house members showed no definite surrender. Leaders expect a conciliation plan to be reached at tomorrow's session.

Washington Senate House

Columbia County Primaries Nominate Party slate

Columbia County Republican convention names slate for local and state offices. Associate judge and district attorney nominees listed along with county treasurer and commissioners. Day elected as delegate to the state con vention, with chairman Victorheted county as party leader.

Woomeburn Columbia Me W. P. Eves Yotua AL OW Day War Vic

Striker Killed in Loom Mill Riot

New York April 21 John Weber, a striker at a midsize loom mill in Brooklyn, was shot by Michael Sashine, a weaver who joined the strikers. The assailant fired after jeers and a thrown stone, striking Weber fatally as midnight neared.

New York John Weber Ellk Milla Wielot Michael Sashineon Weber Sashineon

Weather Forecast for Wallington and Surrounding Areas

Wallington on April 1 reports a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Lusiorn Peon sylvania predicts fair and warmer conditions while Vanadiv expects fair skies and warmer air with fresh to brisk southerly winds.

Wallington Lusiorn Peonsylvania

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