This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
1
A blast at a row of six buildings on Tannet Street caused fierce flames and widespread injuries. Firefighters and police cleared wreckage as hospitals reported multiple burn cases and unknown deaths. Dozens more were unaccounted for as the search continued through the night.
An investigation into alleged sour and insufficient food at a state hospital for the insane opened with Governor Voorhees and a committee present. Dr. Ward testified the written complaint was not handed to him. meat with maggots was shown by Dr. Jones before dismissal. Witnesses described poor meals, but most signs pointed to kitchen issues rather than direct supplier fault.
The fragment lists numerous capital amounts and firm names across towns and counties. Names include Velma, Wakenton, Genial A100, The Kort Mite Trt company, The Dea ott Morcetes, and The Pinko Realty company with numerous numeric capitals. The text resembles a historical financial register or notice of multiple corporate holdings and sums.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wage issue and strikes involving a company and workers. It mentions monetary concerns, a protest or meeting, and tensions between workers and management. The incomplete article references a public or labor dispute with references to dates and names missing.
A faded AP style item notes post office advances reaching Berks County with details on routes and local mail service changes. Names and dates are unclear in the fragment but reference to Wadilingion Awe and Kalk suggests regional shifts in postal operations.
The Associated Press reports from Washington that Vy Deinive Wire, along with Au and Chatian Trefovern of Pitta, has been granted ponalun ot Ai thonth. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the action and next steps.
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association says he may pursue the same policy that delayed a general strike in tin plate mills. A new conference sought to avert a walkout in United States Steel and related firms, with plans to issue a broader order by week’s end if talks fail.
Reports from Leechburg and Wellsville indicate mills aim to restart with a lean workforce after failed conference talks. At Wyde Park, five workers from the train system entered the Leechburg plant, bringing total on site to sixty one. union efforts and guards remain tight as pressure mounts for broader action.
New York August 4 Pierpont Mor son refused to be interviewed about the Stel strike at his office this afternoon. Nobert Bacon his partner said United States Stel Corp would likely define its position though he offered no explanation or denial of statements by the labor leaders on Saturday.
A gas explosion at the Stevens mine in West Pittston injured six workmen, one severely. The seriously burned include Fred Bickewich and Felix Veleskie, with others: Joseph Rouvesky Edward Valletus Harry Boyer and Albert Hughes. The cause remains unclear as the men were driving a gateway to the fifth level.
Hyde Park mill resumes operations after a brief pause as steel officials dispatch a march on the workers. Twenty nonunion men from Vanderariit join the workforce, later joined by fifty more nonunion workers departs on a West Moon train. Strikers remain quiet.
Dowager Empress Victoria Frederick of Germany died at 6:15 PM in Potsdam as Emperor William and most of the royal family remained at her side. King Edward and Queen Alexandra learned of the death aboard a royal yacht and prepared to travel to Berlin, with flags half-masted in mourning. The article recalls her birth in 1840, royal wedding details, and the eight children of the union, noting two had predeceased her and listing surviving offspring.
Fragmented report notes revolutions and clashes across Por betglla and Venccurla with references to Gormne Mace Away and a Fierat Strike. Mentions general-Carbondale department and removal actions, plus drowned individual Leen and tribe educational progress amid unsettled political conditions.
The obituary notes the death of the Malianant listener’s widow Ale after a life spent with her husband across Norway Sweden and southern Europe. She traveled with him to Naples in 1875 and attended royal funerals. The Empress of Germany held office a little over three months after the father’s death in March 1888, dying later that year. Children laid floral tributes. telegrams of condolence arrived from European sovereigns addressed to Kim peron Willan.
Faclueive Wire reports Burt, president of the Sathonal Window Glass Workers’ association and general master workman of the Kargie of Labor, offers to donate a high percentage of his weekly salary to aid the Amalgamated association. He notes he has not drawn pay as central worker and outlines plans for national officers if the proposal passes.
A major blaze destroyed the Kansas City Exposition Building during the event, costing about 500,000. Fire crews battled flames that consumed a large tented area, threatening surrounding structures and crowds. Efforts focused on protecting nearby property as the fire swept through the hall.
Reading citizens anxiously press for a swift settlement as Reading railroad workers seek an equitable raise. They urge the Reading Railroad Company to meet with employers and form a fair agreement to end the strike soon. Local residents worry about disruptions and impact on commerce.
A chaotic scene in Zanesville as twenty five Italian brickmakers were driven from the town amid violent clashes. Citizens reported damage and arrests as authorities struggled to restore order after the confrontation.
An unreliable wire from TheAwemiated Presa Worksharg reports that Peter Gilaainr of Pirlondel pila fled with a state chairman at Democratic headquarters. The Philadelphia delegates will not be on the official roll but will be recognized as competitors in the event.
A Philadelphia delegation led by Wililin HW Stake and Kt Hale teams with Pittaking’s Tlonas Patherean to push a joint committee on motor vehicle conformity under the latest legal act. The alliance aims to influence state law and implement uniform standards across jurisdictions.
Fragmented OCR text from a Manila Manila Philippines styled dispatch cites a nine year sequence under Aguinaldi and Pilipine juvia at Hore Kens. It mentions a lamation dated July 10 and references entrances te fh Vinee fide Second Link at Mannee Mr Ee Addaye with expenses for see mitewtental Lean. The Detroit archive segment lists a set of named auditors and individuals in a terse, garbled list.
An exclusive wire report from The Aninilated Pree Mentgomen states that a young girl, 9, daughter of Thomas ti, was struck by a vehicle and killed in front of a nearby residence. Governor awaiting action on the wake plan.
An Associated Piece dispatch from New York reports a seventeen day battle in Mato Negro with insurgents retreating as government forces suffered heavy losses. General Kenjwinin Heerela and allies in various departments oppose a growing revolutionary movement across Cauca and Santander, while economic turmoil and frontier tensions affect Colombia's cities and ports.
A garbled wire service death notice reports a man aged 15 years and a woman tied to a local prairie community. The text mentions a police or court context with unclear names and places, reflecting a troubling fatal incident and its aftermath.
Fragmentary wire mentions an event at Willy between. The piece references artistic works by Roger Keren Clark and Hroulite with a focus on teen art. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Swedish glass works suffered a fire at an industrial site. Authorities reported flames and extensive damage with unknown cause. Firefighters contained the blaze as nearby workshops evacuated and assessed structural safety. Local officials urged caution and promised further updates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.