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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
1
A chaotic situation in the steel industry broadens as Joliet joins the strike, with McKeesport and Milwaukee centers in flux. Union leaders say workers near a critical threshold while officials warn of escalating actions. Talks with President Shaffer and M. Tighe reveal cautious optimism, but filings show widespread disruption across tube, tin plate, and steel works, including McKeeport and Wheeling Bellwire.
Exclusive wire from The Aeanelated res in Philadelphia notes a Bethlehem fire company meeting about arranging the purchase of a Bethlehem front wempane at the proposed price. No decisive vote reached. about 24 to 14 members present with 8 to 10 other names mentioned.
Police and Pinkerton detectives tracked Gearhardt Terlinden of Duisburg across Europe and into Milwaukee where he was arrested. He is accused of forging and hypothecating 1.4 to 1.5 million marks in charters and securities for his company’s land improvement ventures. The haul allegedly included a substantial amount in American currency found on Terlinden and in bank deposits in Chicago and Milwaukee. Extradition battles loom as authorities seek his transfer.
The American steamship Evelyn, ten days out of New York, ran aground yesterday near Pensacola bar and broke up amid a fierce storm. The timber schooner Propheta bound for St Thomas Africa was damaged, and the schooner Brayton and several other craft sustained harm as winds reached seventy miles per hour. Shipping losses totaled about 10 160 dollars with four schooners sinking.
A damaged wire copy shows scattered lines about a local election. It mentions a winner after a column on politics and a state event. The text is garbled with many unreadable phrases and names, leaving only hints of places and proceedings.
Feclusive Wire reports that a widespread strike affects the city with disrupted hedge operations and disrupted public services. Officials indicate a broad mobilization to address the fallout as cleanup and restoration efforts begin.
An exclusive wire reports union tensions as Amalgamated workers resist relocation to Duncanville. Pierce promotes replacing Amalgamated positions with nonunion workers while visiting Hollidaestirg and Pineaneddle, citing better pay elsewhere and urging men to abandon Amalgamated roles.
A garbled report from The Restorated Prema describes bonded warehouses and duties at Vera Crm port. It notes three Westweoan banks forming a partnership with government oversight, details import classifications and duties, and outlines cost allocations for imported goods and penalties for nonpayment.
The weekly market view notes improved retail trade and easing distress from heat with larger relief in the east and southwest. Wheat harvests slowed by rains but prospects show strength in Atlantic exports. cotton outlook improves with favorable weather, while picking lags about three weeks.
Pas August Wh OMe and Mek Willian Ss flee a collapsing home near two viihiven as a storm hits. Val Miriig escapes with an infant from the wreckage while Kaesterly and others witness residents flee to a front window. The second story window fails and a man named Kusterly is struck by debris fatally injuring Rusty and causing severe injuries to others. The report notes a tragic fall and injuries from the collapse.
Special to the Swanten Tritieine Stemiddiane describes a scene where WO White edits a piece about a decade old Money Silty project. The narrative notes a blind tone and fragmented content with vague references to a bat miltul and deep pairing, leaving most of the text horned out.
An exclusive wire report states more than 100 refrigerated piece workers and 15 painters left their jobs at the Stony Point steel plant today. They were employed by the American Prime companies and cited dissatisfaction with pay and duties as their reason for quitting.
Fragmentary wire report notes a war department action advancing to an unnamed company for a specific ordinance project. The text mentions continent, artillery, tubes, and readiness in a restricted area. Details are garbled, but the item appears to describe equipment allocation or testing without public context.
The afternoon at Brighton Beach featured a top class program with a standout three year old race where heats were closely contested and Carrie Bell edged a tight finish in the final heat. Iva Dennis led in the 18 trot with Maurine taking the title after a close sequence of heats. Dan Patch dominated bets but finished fourth in the first heat and later faded in the second as the pace intensified.
Indications show increasing cloudiness with scattered items on local and regional topics. The page mentions a broad storm spread, labor strikes, court cases, club conventions, and community notices across several sections.
The Shamrock II, prepared by engineers, will float out of the yard dock before noon tomorrow and swing to anchor near the Erin. Workers finish polishing the underbody as plans show improved trim to reduce lee helm and improve steering, with a larger mainsail to shift weight aft.
Wire reports Schwab will take control of Hortehond Steel and Bechler plants in Pittsburgh under U S Steel. Shares at $2 expire August. Vaults hold millions tied to Girard Trust. Wharton and partners voice doubts about state permission. Plant future unclear. potential transfer to Vickers supreme interests.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers travels from Buffalo to Scranton with Edward McKay to set up headquarters He attends the miners celebration at Plymouth then plans conferences with Pennsylvania anthracite district officers He will preside at the Districts 1 7 and 9 convention in Hazleton on August 27 to discuss time card and related issues World figures include Jobin T Dempsey secretary and Robert No Courtright organizer among others
Atherton, secretary of the board of trade, will go to Fasten next Mendis to report on the Seraedyt Drilling Company. The intention is to move to Soran Lom and secure one hundred acres of land for the works. The move would aid Scranton’s industrial interests.
A minor derailment on the Lackawanna near Nay Aug last night at about six o clock derailed four east bound freight cars. One car left the track with others piling on top, blocking both tracks until 104% oclock. East and west bound passenger trains were delayed. Conductor McDonald and Engineer Chase led the wrecked train.
A note from Nay Aug Park reports the death of Bessie the Honest, a lioness purchased with Krager from Hoatock about a year ago. The animal died yesterday from motor ataxia, a disease that began after the two were exhibited in the city.
A blaze at the Jersey mine near Avondale is reported under control after hours of effort. Crews confined flames to a single area and anticipate full suppression within the next four hours, with officials expecting no further danger to workers or surrounding property.
Steamship arrivals list shows ships including Allen Genoa Mamie and Wale gur a reported in New York. Campania sails to Liverpool and Southampton from New York, with departure events noted for March and forthright schedules.
Director of Public Works John FE Riche announced in the afternoon that another fountain had been given to the city for Nay Aug use. The fountain, funded by public subscriptions, will cost several hundred dollars, though the donor’s name will not be made public.
A weather bulletin notes a storm moving north along the eastern coast. Expected impacts include strong winds and heavy rainfall as it approaches coastal regions. Public advisories urge caution for mariners and residents along vulnerable shorelines.
Storm damage across Mississippi valley leaves multiple boats wrecked and six lives reported lost. Rail lines including Louisville and Nashville and Northeastern face crippling disruption while communications link Mobile and Atlanta via an unreliable line. Quarantine station losses and port debris reported as Cumberland floods push downstream and up river damage heightens at Shel Manor and Port Eade.
Fragmentary text hints at a naval or military communication from Washington addressing command structure. The legibility is poor. no clear persons, places, dates, or events can be confirmed from the readable lines.
An August forecast from Washington notes faster revival and rising temperatures with improving conditions. Winds remain variable as rain chances ease and nighttime cooling lowers temperatures ahead of drier days.
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