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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1901

Page

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Crescens Wins Dramatic Fast Mile Despite Wind at Island Park

Crescens, Ohio trotter trained and driven by George Ketcham, trotted a mile in 2:02.5 with a strong headwind at Island Park Albany drawing a 12,000 strong crowd. Wind corruption kept the record time from shaving another second, but the crowd hailed a historic effort and Ketcham praised Ohio horses.

Island Park Albany Volumtius Crostwous Cleveland Creaceus Driving Park George Ketcham Crescens Boo'elack Mr. Ketch~am Tim Murrinnen Tan Lane Keteham Creseceus Ketchum Creoscous Ketcham Ohio

Island Park Race Day Delivers Strong 2.92 Trotting Action

Exclusive wire reports at Island Park Albany Aug 2 show solid racing with the 2.92 class trotting event continuing from Thursday. Away, a horse ridden by Church, captured the race with Benay finishing close behind.

Albany N. Y Island Park Ch. m Benay Eh. m

Fragmented OCR Text Summary Card

A damaged historical fragment mentions names and events with unclear context. It lists several personal names, places, and dates in a jumbled sequence, implying a notice or report but lacking coherent details or an identifiable event.

Reed Driving track ends with mixed results in final day

Fourth day at Reed Driving track features Lake Pie tootting stakes, Billy Swift wins the 22 trot, Fred M. takes free-for-all, Eph Cinders defeats Rachel and Ce Ci in paced heats. Attendance reaches 1,600 as Kirie Hieetrie Motor lines strike disrupt transit.

Rie Reed Baron Hoy Tony Ve Billy Swift Fred M Rachel Ceci Eph Cinders Anna M Kirie Hieetrie Motor Company Moon Fies Preire Ufarhd Tony Paren Trelaeney Bolly Dong Ceaneth Weiny Meus Merva Patohen Walters Raghel Acces

Isthmus Traffic Threatened by Revolt News

A cablegram from the United States consul at Colon warns that escalating revolutionary troubles could interrupt traffic across the isthmus. The U S government vows to keep the route open under treaty. No request for a warship has been made.

Associated Press Washington State Department United States Colon

Whist League Leaders Battle in Milwaukee Tournament

The American Whist league championship narrows as Chicago leads the Hamilton trophy race with Cleveland close behind. In the league trophy chase Minneapolis and Chicago contend, with Des Moines and Grand Rapids strong in the latest round standings. J Tormey of San Francisco elected president. officers named include Weems, Tyr, Cooper, Mitchell, and Bunn among others. The rule set limits one club per member between congresses.

Milwaukee Chicags Cleveland Minneapolis Chicago Des Moines Walbrook Baltimore Grand Rapids Scranton Lackawanna Pr. J. Tormey San American Whiet League Robert B. Weems Brooklyn N. Y Henry John ‘T. Mitchell George L. Bunn Br. Paul Minn J. Everhard Faber New York J. (. Cummings J. W. Dusenberry

Mob Hangs Prisoner After Courtroom Lynching

In Smithville Tennessee on August 2, Charles Davis awaiting trial for assault was seized by a mob of friends and relatives of the victim. He attempted to flee from a second story window but was captured. A sheriff deputy and the defendant’s father were wounded in the ensuing clash.

Smithville Tenn Charles Davis Davis

Unclear Transit Notice From The Associated Irese

The excerpt outlines arrival routes and destinations involving multiple European ports and ships, mentioning Campania Cherbourg Havre Boulogne and routes to New York. It reads as a discontinued shipping or passenger itinerary with inconsistent spellings and fragments.

New York Ave Campania Tive Copons Ley Tie Ripest Auslenbim Rodlenbin Boulogne Havre New Vow Vitoria Ifm Hai Hire Cherbourg Queemetowt Dlucagla Low York Brarhylend Parmods Potsdam Rottendam

Local Assembly Selects Delegates Amid Court Denunciations

The Devimonite of the Fifth legislative division met in Witteton and elected Daniel Ragan and George O'ien as delegates to the state convention. Judge Vorkee was outlined for Supreme Court justice and Governor Stone and the state legislature were denounced.

Itpeus Wilhre-Ianre Witteton Daniel Ragan George O'ieien Atule Vorkee Stone

Pennsylvania Day at Pan American Exhibition

A fragment notes Pennsylvania involvement in the Pan American Exhibition with officials from Harrisburg and the governor’s cabinet preparing for a civic event. The text references the Pennsylvania commission and state leaders in connection with the exhibition.

Pennsylvania

National Officers Head to New York Amid Steel Strike Talks

Pittsburgh dispatch reports Amalgamated Association leaders leaving on the Pennsylvania Limited to confer with New York steel interests. A renewed wage conference and terms for union participation are central, with potential strike settlement possible if progress speeds this week.

Associated Pres Pittsburg New York City Amalgamated Asociation Executive Shaffer New York Pennsylvania Lmited Association Preston Hintel Henry Siniifer Williame Chappelle Presston Pomme Nly Mitter Ip Amalgamated Association Ite Tled

New York Meeting Looms In Steel Strike Settlement Talks

Amalgamated Association and United States Steel executives prepared for a New York conference after the steel workers strike drive. Fifteen union officers joined the Pittsburg limited to the east while tensions over non interruptive wage clauses and vital points remained unsettled.

Pittsburg Avie Altoona Saye Awe Thal Iy Amalgamated United States Steel Corporation New York Ina Lele Bram Shaffer Laive Pittsburg Limited East Libor Organsation Union Station T. J. Shaffer Aesistant M. FP. Tighe East Mod Mast Liberty Depot Will Nms View H. Davis Chicago Metropola Amalgamated Association Preston Pittebure East End Menae Amalgamated Board

Roosevelt in Colorado Springs at quarte centennial event

Vice President Theodore Roosevelt spoke on The Growth of the Wel from the last quarter of a century in North Park before about 14000 people. Governor Orman greeted him on arrival with veterans rough riders and schoolchildren, signaling a warm public welcome.

Colorado Springs Col Theodore Roosevelt United States Roosevelt Orman North Park

Hanna Denies Involvement in Steel Strike Negotiations

Mr. Hanna visiting Presi dent McKitchey and Sen ator Cul lom denies links to efforts to settle the steel strike. He says he will not take part in negotiations and that his meeting with Senator Cul lom was accidental. The visit was social with talks on upcomingCongress session matters. Cul lom departs for Chicago.

Canton Aue Yo-Senetor M.A. Hanna Wod Mire McKitchey Ws Drroncou Tam Cullem Tlinels Congress Cullom Chicago

GERMAN SQUADRONS AT CADIZ REPORT

German forces and naval actions near Cadiz are described by a wire service report with details on ships and commanders. The piece mentions Admiral Gober and a Prine Won vessel amid a tense encounter with Khon forces and a landing operation nearby.

Dudley Torefede Gober Prine Pross Willan Khon

Governor Longinarks Mystery Ties to Carrollton Case

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press detail Governor Longinarks returning to Carrollton where black residents were reportedly harassed at night. The dispatch notes not direct evidence of Pallatoris assassination but hints at possible complicity or knowledge of the crime. Suspected figures remain unnamed amid tense, unfolding investigations.

Dackeon Miet Longinarks Tetla

Unclear Text From Wire Service Report

The readable fragments mention a wire item about a prominent leader and a city event, but essential names, places, dates, and actions are missing, leaving only garbled references to a known figure and a location. No concrete details can be established from the text.

Curric and Ming Feature in Nationwide Protests

Curric and Ming headline large demonstrations across the nation as citizens rally around a series of seggies worn to protest policy. Organizers warn of continued action until grievances are addressed by authorities.

Weretetia

War Probable in Venezuela and Colombia Across Borders

Exclusive AP report notes rising tension between Venezuela and Colombia with civil conflicts inside both nations. Reports cite martial law claims, rebel leaders Galvis and Uribe, and uncertain troop movements toward Bogotá and Caracas amid disputed international cablegrams and censored news.

Washington Venezuela Colombia South America Ihs Legation Castro Galviras Voncourion Party of Andrade General Uribe Maracaibo Andes Ride Ecuador Nicaragua San Juan de Porto Rico Veneguek Caracas Caetro Uribe-Uribe Bogota Ban Crietobal Cuyacha

Ex Speaker Reed Delights in Mayor Talk Amid Rumor

Ex Speaker Thomos EL Paved faced a rumor from a "committee of fifteen" linking him to a New York mayoral bid at his summer home in Portland Maine. He called the notion absurd and stated he has no inclination toward that office and has not followed the matter.

Reed New York Associated Prom Portland Maine Thomos EL Paved Fieen Mir Reed

Strike at Maltby Mine Triggers Worker Standstill

AP reporting from Wilkes Barre notes a labor action at Maltby mine by members of the United Mine Workers. A committee sought access for inspection and to discuss union matters, leading to a call for a work stoppage. About six hundred miners reportedly refused to work as the union discipline was observed.

Wilkes Barre Valley @oal Eppelos

Corporations Chartered By Exclusive Wire From The Astoriated Prow

An exclusive wire reports newly chartered corporations in Marrrlebite including a Star skeptical motorcycle and street railway line proposals. The line would span eight miles from Sevuith Bellite to Melinda ville, with capital and regional connections noted. Local leaders and officials cited, detailing approvals and organizational roles.

Depiniinodteilay Les Fillewe Skept Muliway Company Lachanel Howmoedole Booth Bethites Horm and Cortre Valley Street Railway Nin Sevuith Bellite Tee Cevtonville Melindaville Contie Valley Cpital Ule Jorée Plaston

Akron bank denies involvement in alleged crime

The Akron banking institution rejects claims of any role in the alleged incident as reported by the Associated Press dispatch. Details remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.

Bachielve Astuiated Press Akron Lven Hankiig Mgm Ainoel

Weather Outlook and Broad World Events

Weather forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures today amid a string of reports from Geneva and Venenuela noting political shifts. The piece mentions British troop movements, Megitioan primaries, and various local notices across Pennsylvania regions including Scranton and northeastern areas.

Dunns Review of Trade Reports Mixed Economic Signals

Dunns Review of Trade notes favorable weather aiding spring wheat and corn planting, with overall business cautiously improving. Outlook cites strong cotton and steel activity, but copper exports dip and footwear demand softens amid weather impact, leaving the economy in a tentative recovery.

Oltone Alnimdayi Jean Dia Taneyeleee Adl Twalera Cene Deou Thetricken Tour Niinbeer

Detective in Trouble at Broadway Pool Hall

Exclusive wire reports Robert McLellan, a detective for the Society for the Prevention of Crime, was assaulted in a rear room at 724 Broadway as patrons bet on races. A wedge formed, he fired into the air to escape, and officers later arrested three men with one later released.

Tie Asocke Td Pore New York Robert 5. McLellan Society For the Prevention of Crime Broadway McLellain McLellan Win

Chicago Mile Crusade Test for Formalin at Depots

The acting health commissioner Nat Towed orders all vil and area whall be texted at receiving depots to deter the promene of Cerna tin. Several samples from the farm have been found doctored with formalin.

Chicago Avenie TV Reilly Commissionen of Health Nat

Nicaragua and the Canal Address by Belajo

The Nicaraguan congress will meet tonight as President Belajo reads an address on the canal issue. He will welcome U S assistance against European influence and outline Nicaragua’s stance on the canal and relations with the United States. The address will also cover the country’s financial condition and ongoing international concerns.

Managua Nicwracw Vie Gealvetom Mim Congress of

No General Tariff Revision Discussed by Cullom Visiting President

Senator Cullom visited the president and conferred on tariff matters. The exact topics remain unclear as the report is garbled, but the senator indicated no immediate tariff changes would be made.

Canton Cullom Bile Fois

Incomplete OCR: Presuive Wite from The Associated Pres

Fragmentary text from an Associated Press dispatch describes military action and logistical details. Mentions units, locations, and actions but is too garbled to confirm specific events or outcomes.

Evacuation of Pekin Rumors Surface on August Fifteenth

Accounts circulating in August recount Pekin preparing for a local evacuation. Officials urged calm while residents awaited official word as streets and schools aligned with contingency plans.

British Evacuate Pekin Aug 15 Amid China Talks

The Foreign Office announces the evacuation date for Beijing by British forces is August 15 with possible extensions. Evacuation of other Chinese areas hinges on evolving circumstances.

Free London Aum Foreign Office Lord Cranborne House of Commons China

Commissioner of Customs Leaves Wu-Chau for Nan-Ning Port

The commissioner of customs leaves Wu-Chau for Nan-Ning in Quange-Lee province to open the port as a treaty site. Warships Glory Decupne and Daphne arrived unexpectedly at Amboy, with quiet conditions reported there.

Wu-Chan Nan-Ning Li Hung Chang Hong Kong Commissioner of Custom Wu-Chau Quange-Lee Mrntieh Glory Eecupne Daphne Amboy

Li Hung Chang’s Condition Reported Dying

A Shanghai dispatch to the London Times says Li Hung Chang is conferring with ministers and omits his heir Abe. The London Globe Shanghai correspondent reports Li Hung Chang to be dying, dated yesterday.

London

Hawaii Constitution Question Provokes Legal Clash

Circuit Judge George D. Gen ruled that the U S constitution extended to Hawaii upon the Newlands resolution, challenging habeas corpus releases of three prisoners and prompting Dole to seek Supreme Court review. The decision signals possible mass jail deliveries and heightened tensions as Japan’s impending arrival looms for Hawaiian sugar plantations.

Honolua San Franciscvo United States Hawaii George D. Gen First Circuit Congress McKinley Honolulu Supreme Court of the Caase Newlands Hawaiian Islands Gear Thle Ma- Wall Dole Je Supreme Court Dole

Aworiated Prem reports planned sympathy strike in Chehatge valley

Exclusive wire states a sympathetic strike is planned by the shirninee eperetore at the Chehatge valley to pressure the conference outcome between Apganwited oxswiation and United States steel morphiltion la Kfiawiy. The Aerate Hiew notes a dogmit of the orton pach foe FO and delivery to United States Stl eorpyta during Ani.

Youngstown Chehatge United States Steel United States Ani

Unclear Minted Wire Snippet From The Mentisted Prag

Fragmentary OCR text describes a brief note about a calm day with no disturbance. Mentions an individual or organization and a location, but many words are garbled making specifics uncertain.

Weather summary for Washington Ave area on Sunday

Rain showers expected in the afternoon with southerly winds turning westerly. Temperatures and other specifics not provided in the fragment.

Washington, Ave Kansas Fay Porihls

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