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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

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Riot at Shenandoah Ends in Unrest Amid Troop Presence

Shenandoah reports quiet after a riot last Wednesday as troops refine camp setups. Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Beddall, injured in the clash, dies from a skull fracture, with inquest opening. officials say Beddall did not carry ammunition. General Gobin supervises orders to maintain discipline and readiness as miners seek governor relief.

Thomas &, Heddall Shenandoah Gobin Associated Press Joseph Beddill W. H. Stewart William Penny Methodist Episcopal Church Deddall Thomas Beddall J.*. Biddle Miners’ Hospital Henandoah J. P Goblinow B. Millar Baneheenan

Good's version of Shenandoah riot details

Draughtsman George W. Good of Pottsville recounts the Shenandoah riot after being attacked by strikers. He says Deputy Sheriff Thomas Beddall saved him and two companions by reading the riot act and firing warning shots before the trio escaped to a locomotive at the station.

Pottsville George W. Good Shenandoah Reading Company West Shenandoah Good Warricade Beddall

Uneasiness at Strike Headquarters

A large crowd near Sterling Coal washery in Plymouth gathered hoping operations would resume but no work began. Strikes worry authorities over two Lackawanna colleries while Warnke washery at Duryea may restart Monday with protection. A machinist from Empire colliery reports being threatened by unknown men on his way to work.

Preas Wilkes-Barre Sterling Coal Company Plymouth Lackawanna Warnke Duryea Jacobs John Loux Empire Colliery

Mitchell Replies To Wilkes-Barre Alliance Letter

President Mitchell of the miners union prepares a reply to an open letter from the Citizens' alliance of Wilkes-Barre. He defends law and order and notes the alliance targets miners while ignoring coal operators. He says his followers know his stance and will respond accordingly.

Wilkes-Barre Mitchell Miners’ Union Citizens' Alliance of Flrst United Mine Workers Nantlhooke Coal Combination Alliance Conl

Miners Leader Denounces Lawlessness and Defends Peaceful Pickets

A miners' chief executive defends the union's conduct during the strike, arguing miners are law abiding and less criminally involved than deputies and police. He challenges opponents to prove otherwise and cites police court records in West Virginia. He notes no moral decline in the anthracite region.

United States Miners’ Organisation Citizene’ Alliance Law and Order Miners’ Union Brutus Chern Minera Coal and Iron Polles Anghracite Noonteoke Mitchell Equity United Mine Workers West Virginia

Pres Fahy regrets the violence in Shenandoah

President John Fahy of United Mine Workers District No. 9 arrived in Shenandoah from Shamokin and urged peace after a riot. He blamed no one and urged withdrawal of troops, noting miners could have kept the peace and expressing confidence in winning the strike.

Associated Pree Shenandoah John Fahy United Mine Workers Shamokin Fahy Schuylkill County Sheriff Beddall Lo Hlin Pahy Stone

Riot narrowly averted at Locust Springs colliery

A clash at Locust Springs colliery was halted by Sheriff Samuel Dietrich of Northumberland County. Strikers led by Daniel Gallagher attempted to arrest a deputy who they claimed had no police commission. The sheriff intervened and the crowd dispersed after he promised to turn the arrested man over to authorities.

Mt. Carmel Locust Springs Samuel Dietrich Northumberland County Daniel Gallagher Coal and Fron

Baldwin Back From Arctic Describes Depots for 1903 Polar Dash

Evelyn Baldwin reports establishing large food depots in Rudolf Land and Kane Lodge to fuel a 1903 dash to the Pole. He describes depots, sledges, ponies, dogs, and 30 men at work, plus discovering Nansen's hut and filming Arctic life.

Nansen Associated Press Honningsvang Norway Evelyn B. Baldwin Artic Explorer Mr. Baldwin Rudolf Land Kane Lodge Greely Island Camp Zlezner Franz Josef Land Camp Vieguer National Museum Tromsoe America Baldwin Vardee Willam Champ

Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Encouraging Crop News

Dun and Company reports Texas crop news remains encouraging while manufacturing plants stay well occupied. Iron and steel loading leads, with textiles and footwear following. fuel scarcity still causes delays though coke ovens show rising output. Pig iron production sets a new half year record, with low world stocks and strong imports supporting ongoing demand.

Associated Press New York R. G. Dun & Co Texas Boston Catton

Resettling Boer Farms Advances Amid Hardships

Exclusive dispatch from Pretoria reports progress in resettling Boer farms with nine thousand families rein stalled on their funds though replacing farmers faces many hurdles. Officials sold livestock at auction to speculators who resold to needy farmers, drawing criticism. An army horse dispersal accompanies a glanders epidemic in Cape Colony.

Pretoria Cape Colony

Paid rewards for assaults by Chicago union men

Eleven Brass Moulders union members from Chicago were indicted for paying rewards to assault non union workers. Officials offered 65 to 26 dollars per attack, with extra 25 dollars if permanent disability occurred and occasional 3 dollars more if the target could not work. The indictments mark a notable Western labor case.

Union Brass Moulders Chicago Associated Press West Brass Moulders Grand Jury

Judges uncover betting fraud at Grand Circuit races in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio the Grand Circuit halted betting on the 2.20 pace after uncovering a plot. Driver Tom Stuard and the horse Elderone were suspended for a year and fined $100. Elderone finished poorly in the final heat and Valentine assigned behind Elderone received $200. Greenline won the 2.20 pace with a 2.09 heat and Elderone later clocked 2.06 in the fourth heat before the controversy.

Columbus Greenline Eage Elderone Stuard Valentine H Elderone Greenling Bluard Hudson Tertimen Dirett Hal Chamber of Commerce Detroit Cleveland Wauban Pereapeeene Charlie Mae Klondike A. J.D Bernardo Wynema Malborn William Tell Bias Bendees & Onoons Tees

Coal prices rise in Chicago and Cleveland markets

Exclusive wire reports hard coal prices in Chicago increased ten cents per ton. total rise 30 cents since April with limited stock and prices now from $4.00 to $7.15. In Cleveland, retail prices for hard and soft coal rose 23 cents per ton. coke price likewise advanced.

Associated Prom Chicago Cleveland

Maritime News Weighs Atlantic Arrivals and Clearances

Exclusive wire reports ships cleared and arrived at major ports. Lucania and several liners including Liverpool Brutendam Rotterdam and Napili Cherbourg Arvived Fuerst Blamarck and Augu ste Victoria with New York calls. Multiple crews and cargo updates from Hamburg Plymouth Bremen and Ryndam routes.

Associated Prosy New York Lucania Liverpool Brutendam Rotterdam Houlogne Zacoland Antwerp Civile Trave Genoa Napili Cherbourg Arvived Fuerst Blamarck Auguste Victoria Hamburg Wid Boughampton Plymouth Patricia Bremen Ryndam

New York Circuit Trotting Races Postponed by Weather

Weather delays the Centr New York circuit trotting races as of Aug. 1, with officials postponing today’s program due to inclement conditions. Local reports say Fulton, N Y, and Associated Areas provided the wire.

Fulton N. Y New York

Pardoned lieutenant killed in wedding duel anger Berlin

Exclusive dispatch reports Lieutenant Hilderbrand who killed Lieutenant Blaskowits in a duel tied to a bachelor dinner has been pardoned by Emperor William. He had founded a two year sentence and served seven months. A regimental court deemed the duel unavoidable.

Berlin Hilderbrand Blaskowits William Bilnskowitz

Firminite Army Reorganized After Retreat to Arcu hac

The Firminite army under General Jumeau, which retreated to Arcu hac after a defeat, has been reorganized and now marches toward the capital. Sixty four deputies, a quorum, assemble for verification of election validity.

Port-au-Prince Hayti Jumeau Arcuhac

Gift to Bishop Garvey Unveiled in Altoona Visit

Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel and Mrs Schwab toured Altoona on a trip to Immergrum when he announced plans to erect a handsome house for the Right Rev Bishop Garvey of the Altoona diocese. The home will be in a prominent city location and sized for the prelate and his household. The gift surprised residents.

Altoona Chales M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation

Courted Daughter Wins Mother in Patchogue Marriage

In Jersey City on August 1, Kay Gerard of Patchogue married Mrs. Eliza Hawkins of Islip Long Island. The ceremony by Rev. Dr. Rice was performed after the groom fell in love with the bride while courting her daughter Maud. The bride is 39, the groom 29.

Jersey City N. J Kay Gerard Patchogue Eliza Hawkins Islip L. I

Battle at Agua Dulce in Panama clashes

Revolutionary forces under Gen. Herrera fight government troops at Agua Dulce near Panama City. The battle began on July 20 and by Wednesday 200 revolutionaries were reported killed or wounded while government casualties stood at nineteen. Ammunition is being sent to support government troops.

Associated Press Panama Columbia Herrera Agua Dulce

Shootor Attack Near Glasco Leaves Man Serious Injuries

P Frederick Shaffer of Glasco was shot from ambush yesterday while going to work in Kingston WN Aug 1. He received buckshot in his side, shattering a thigh and breaking a leg. He crawled ten yards to reach a horse and wake inmates. The assailant remains unidentified.

Kingston, WN Frederick Shaffer Glasco

Government to print postal stamps under four year contract

The post office opened bids for supplying adhesive postage stamps for four years starting October 1. Though it was rumored the Bureau of Engraving and Printing would lose to a private firm, the bureau’s bid proved lowest, indicating the government may print its own stamps.

Associated Prega Washington Postaffive Department United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bureau

Alliance aims to curb striker violence in Shamokin

Exclusive wire reports Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Alliance leaders L J Wright and Secretary Thomas visit Shamokin for a local organization. They plan a reward for evidence to arrest and convict the guilty in ongoing striker violence cases.

Shamokin J. R. Wright Thomas Citiens' Alliance Wilkes-Barre

Hills Echo Fears as Santa Barbara Quakes Rage

Reports from Los Alamos and surrounding counties describe numerous earthquakes since July 27 with exaggerated tales of fissures and landslides. Local damage is minimal, with losses under $4000. inhabitants remain wary and some crews report landslides near Hoover ranch and Drum canyon while scientists debate cause and note non volcanic origins.

Los Alamos Cal Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Lompoc Hoover Ranch John Drum Drum Canyon Earth San Francisco John H. Conway Sillman Yale F. McMillan

Trainmen Censured In Valley Wreck Verdict

Rochester Aug 1 The coroner s jury finds the Lehigh Valley wreck caused by the negligent acts of Conductor Frank De la Vergne and Engineer Daniel Connolly for not following dispatcher orders. One man was killed and many injured in the incident.

Rochester Frank de la Vergne Feingineer Daniel Connolly

Death of Nicaragua's Roman Catholic Bishop Dies at 72

The Rt. Rev. F Ullen Y Larios, bishop of Nicaragua, has died aged 72 after twenty six years in office. He led the church in Managua and guided Catholic affairs through much of the era.

Prem Managua Nicaragua F. Ullen Y Larios

Weather data for August 1 2002 local station note

Local weather snapshot shows high and low temperatures and precipitation. The report lists rainfall and humidity readings with limited readable values and unclear unit marks.

Weather forecast for Washington ahead of weekend

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday incomplete. Readable text mentions rain and heat but lacks clear details. Expected conditions and temperatures cannot be determined from the fragment.

Washington

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