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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

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Mill Owners Make Gains Amid Steel Strike Waves

The Amalgamated Association claims strength as several mills resume with strikebreakers active in the South. Monessen and Painter plants reopen while workers insist skilled labor only comes from their ranks. Tensions rise as National Tube and Keystone mills see wage moves and potential further actions.

Pons Vittabune Aue United States Steel Corporation Gil Tolay Ayn Mithizere Mollesreno Painter Alee Preygeerty Monessen Praporitiaie Ace Kienne Lindsay Me-Cutcheon McKeespart Wheeling Belfadre Mingo Junction Menessen Mille New

Runaway girl elopes and marries after arrest

Dottier Lyons accused of abducting Miss Lilian Keiser of Philadelphia marries her at St John’s Lutheran church after being brought before Magistrate Zeller in Harlem. Lyons plans separation proceedings, while the couple’s fathers and attorneys attend the ceremony.

New York Dottier Lyons Acmusselin Sousa Lilian Keiser Philadelphia Poteting St. John's Lutheran Church Fast One Hundred and Nineteenth Street Manhattan Beach Kelver

Delegates Gather in Harrisburg Ahead of Republican Convention

With the state convention near, nine delegates are at Harrisburg awaiting a small turnout. No contests exist and a pre-convention meeting may be skipped. Judge William Metter is likely to be nominated for the Supreme Court, with Fink G. Harris proposed for state treasurer. Harris will open headquarters. Lachiel Hotel serves as the hub.

Harris Lowhiel Dridge Potley Elkin

Ship City of Golconda Sinks Off Paducah

The steamer City of Golconda struck amid a storm near Paducah Kentucky while en route to Elizabethtown. It capsized in ten feet of water, sixteen passengers drowned most of them women. Seventy seven passengers aboard. The wreck sent survivors into boats. some reached shore while others were rescued.

Golconda Paducal Elblaabethtown Paducah

Food Investigation in New Jersey Insane Hospital

An inquiry into alleged poor meals for inmates at a state hospital in Trenton proceeded with testimony from five attendants. Witnesses described the bread and corn starch as uneatable and questioned the signed complaint while others disputed widespread conspiracy claims.

Trenton N. J State Hospital Ward Charles Emerich William Hugging Cox Henry Prown Backes Connes Thompson

OBrien Knocks Out Mumb for 14-Pound Title in London

Faclusive Wire reports Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeated Side Mumb of London in the sixth round of a fifteen round bout at the New Canthe tonight. O'Brien wins the 14 pounds championship and a 600 prize.

Associated Pree London Jack O'Brien Philadel Phin Pugilet Mumb Lonton

Four Gold Ship Loss Leaves Many Dead in Pacific Disaster

A Klondike bound steamer Islander was struck by an iceberg off Douglas Island Alaska and sank within minutes. Sixty seven lives were lost as passengers scrambled for lifeboats, with about 275000 in gold aboard and numerous passengers and crew left in peril. Survivors blamed officers for harsh crowd control while rescuers ferried the saved to Juneau.

Townsend Wash Pacific Skagway Purver Pissengers M. M. Brumbauer Portland D. H. Hart Klondike M. M. Manlin Winnipeg Klondiker Foote Islander Canadian Pacific Navigation Company Fecbery Douglas Island Alaska Ballera Lynn Canal Due Nea Poughen Island Juneau

Smallpox Cases Rise in Boston Five Infected

A wireless report from The Associated Press notes five smallpox cases in Boston since last Friday. One child died after being brought to City Hospital by a father who had the disease. others remain ill with two in dangerous condition.

Rvtechuive Posten Ave Olelay

Buffalo Mule Works Closes After Strike Shuts Plant

Exelisive Wire reports At North Tonawangla Raffaly Aue W The Buffalo Nur and Mule works halted operations today as a strike led to 0 employees sent home. Area workers affected by the activity of wheel during the shutdown.

Raffaly Buffalo Nur and Mule Works North Tonawangla

Fragmentary Notice From Ohio City Charter Proceedings

A garbled transmission reports on charter actions in an Ohio city, naming Pittsburgh and Ku o in rough terms. Readable fragments imply official proceedings or charter considerations with unclear details and dates.

Bathers Costume Too Airy Draws Crowd at Beach

Narragansett Pier reports a young woman in a white brilliantine bathing suit trimmed with blue polka dotted silk tights in vivid pink with brick circular spots. Police warned she must leave the bath house rear and not bathe again in the same costume or face arrest.

Narragansett Pier RH. T Nathers Champlin

Fearful Explosion Destroys Herkimer Round House

The Haw hawk and Malone round house in Herkimer caught fire around 10 00 tonight. Watchman Gilbert and fireman John Teck died with four others. blast wrecked the NY Central and Hudson River round house and left several unidentified bodies among the ruins.

Herkimer Moohawk Malone Gilbert John Teck Bride Building Gang Deck Ttmn The New York Central and Hudson Stiver Railroad

Threats Plague Pennsylvania Guardsmen on Duty

Dispatches from Somerset Pennsylvania report threats against a Pennsylvania National Guard unit on potential strike duty. A sample letter threatens outlaw laborers and calls for action, with authorities handling it through the U S Postal Service as an investigation proceeds.

Pittsburg Rte Somerset National Guard of Pennsylvania United States Postal Authoritiee O'Brien

Lancaster Contest Tests Republican Primary Votes

The Frecht faction challenges 26 district ballots in Lancaster County stating miscounts favored Quay ally Cassel. Objections cover fifteen districts including city wards Manheim and Coney with fifteen percent margins. Contested ballots await contest committee review next Friday before official results are approved.

Lancaster Pi. Aziz Ternada Frecht Manhelm and Coney Comparixon Yntox Committee On Contest Cassel Quay Brecht anti-Quay Caeeel

Crescent Works Operating In Sooty Condition Reported

The Acwiated Pree dispatch notes Crescent Works in Mile elite resuming full operations under new management. Workers report cautious progress as plant technicians address shortages while leadership promises steady output and safer practices amid ongoing restructuring.

Telephone Combine in Pennsylvania Amid Stormy Weather

In Altoona Pennsylvania on August 1 the Creegn company completed a plan with Palitiee to lay new lines. The Creegn domnpHny moved toward a wet season as crews work on the road and telegraph improvements in the region.

Altoona Omar

Tribals fete at Emperador as rebels avoid garrison

Faclusve Wire reports celebrations by tribals at Emperador Saturday night. The station was guarded by a garrison when observed and the rebels are avoiding garrisoned stations nearby.

Colon Calumbia

Fatal Philadelphia refinery fire kills several firemen

A lightning strike ignited benzine tanks at Atlantic Refining in Point Breeze Philadelphia. Four oil tanks exploded and destroyed 63 000 barrels of oil and 18 000 barrels of benzine. Three or four firemen were killed and many injured as crews fought the blaze, which raged for hours and threatened nearby tanks. The toll includes burned bodies and multiple hospital evacuations.

Atlantic Philadelphia Atlantic Mn) Refining Company Point Breeze Mitiny Tugka Rondurio Hoe Neve Janes Eales

Exciting Grand Circuit Opening At New England Pace Meet

The Grand Circuit opened today under the New England Trotting Horse Breeders' Association with four events. Country Jay won the Blue Hill stake of 5000 in straight heats as the favorite. Shorty edged Agnes LeMay in a tight 2.76 race, Junero dominated the 2.18 pace, and 2.25 vlan trot heats were led by Alberta D. with Easter close behind.

Trendville Mass New England Country Jay Shorty Agnes LeMay Junero Albany Alberta D Easter

Unsettled Morning News from Philadelphia Its Fire and Wrecks

The morning paper reports a dangerous unsettled scene including a Philadelphia fire with firefighters burned, a golf ship wreck leaving sixty seven passengers stranded, and notes on local police activity and financial briefs. The piece mentions Colombian war ties and a Carter heirs reunion.

Qwinere Philadelphia Petenuel

Privateering plan faces rejection amid legal dispute

The report notes Mr. Kruger and Corsairg dispute over a privateering proposal. The Petit Blew mentions rejections and reserved rights to respond if the Prngele aly eats Iker prisoners are captured. Promoters stand by plan despite Keoger’s refusal of their offer.

Kroon Aly Lupe Keoger

Yacht Race Called Off Due to Weather

A yacht race was cancelled because of rough weather. The event, associated with Columbia and Chesapeake venues, will be rescheduled in May pending calmer conditions and official notices from racing authorities.

New York Larchinnt

Mosquito Investigator Dies in Yellow Fever Case

A wire from Aspiratut Prem Viavana reports that the second man bitten by an infected insect from experiments by De Caldas, the Hranny jan capert, died of yellow fever today. The incident highlights dangers tied to early research on disease vectors and public health.

De.Caldas Jan Capert

Gulf Storm Impacts York With Flooding and Damage

Exclusive York report notes Gulf storm effects across York County. Roads flooded and washouts reported near Parkin and Glen Rock. Train traffic disrupted as water damaged homes, factories, and rail lines. York neighborhoods affected.

York Tore Devere Parkin Glen Rock Eliah Drive Silen Rock Howe and

Tunnel Victims Rescued From Cleveland Crib Incident

Two men trapped in a water works tunnel last Wednesday after a drill sparked a fire were rescued alive five hours later. Fire crews and a responding team heard pounding and signals from within the tunnel and pulled them to safety, delivering them to a hospital for treatment.

Cleveland Crib Faes Cleveland Pete Water Works Monnel Five Aken Treer Gore Hanno

Picnic Party Accident Involves Lanning Family

A late morning accident near an embankment injured ten people, including Henry Culp and his sister Minnie. The crash occurred when a wagon splintered from a wagon and plunged over the embankment into the river below.

Lanning Culp Mininie

Steamship Arrivals Report Mixed Atlantic Voyages

Steamship arrivals detail inconsistent entries from The Ansoriated Prens with vessels destined for Glasgow and New York. Movilin Aneived lists routes to Glasgow while other ships proceed to New York, including multiple unidentified lines and ports.

New York Stavendam Movilin Astoria Glasgow

Sovereignty and Property in South American Conflicts

The State Department vows protection of American property and sovereignty amid revolutions in Colombia and Venezuela. It cites past piracy by rebel leaders and notes treaties constrain actions while naval forces guard Panama and the canal area. A battle ship moves to reinforce and aims for Panama.

Colombia Washington Debinte State Department Colomia United Bidtes Voldonmiry Dane Gusman Blanco Fin Venezueli Venezuela Mounier Memington Company Alfaro Mquader United States Americus Panaia Isthma Venezela Tribe Sun Panama Ranger Ponwine Lowa

Notorious Lynching Spree Sparks Outcry in February

A mob lynched a man named Carter after an alleged crime in a town street. Witnesses claimed the crowd shouted, while authorities moved to restore order and jail custody was restored for a suspect later denounced by officials.

Fragments from a Classic Era News Sheet

A garbled OCR item from an early newspaper notes a notable event involving a famed figure and a county committee. It mentions a celebrated horse and urban names, but most specifics are obscured by damaged text and typographical errors.

Weather summary for yesterday with incomplete data notes

Yesterday's weather note shows missing data and garbled section names. It references temperature, precipitation trace, and various unreadable codes but fails to provide clear figures or locations. The fragmentary text lacks usable values for a coherent report.

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