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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1901

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Lull in the steel strike at Wheeling in clash over mills

The Wheeling tie up shows no side ready to yield as both sides press for relief funds. Union leaders say skilled workers remain scarce, while non union efforts at several mills loom. Officials note massive mobilization, with Count Von Luxberg visiting strike HQ and plans to move on multiple plants as production stalls across the Kiskiminetas valley.

Wheeling Pittsbore Jos Bishop Ohin Nanin Pewce Steel Manigera Clark Lindsey Metteleon Fred Bough Ptoel Painter Monessen Mills McKeesport New Castle Bellaire Strikure Merv Preston Schwab Steel Corporation Poneral Plang Pulen Wee Speuseed Ann Preston Chicago Hoinger Jollet Childe Carnegie Duquesne Villa Hanar McMurtry American Sheet Speel Company Vn.das Kiskiminetas Elen Scottdale Disteiet PF Sith Wollewille Deing Sp Pennsylvania Continental National Tube Company Shaffer Frederick von Luxberg Monessen Duqueste Fleiwik

Wreck of Golvonda Claims Twenty Two Lives

Exclusive wire reports the steamer Golvonda wreck at Cottonwood Bar four miles above Pudtuewh results in at least seventeen and possibly twenty-two deaths. Victims include Lizzie Graham and Lies Barnett, with others from Smithland Grahamville Birdsville and Paducah. Recovery slow as bodies are submerged under wreckage. The pilot blames the engineer while the engineer contends he stayed at the throttle. The search began early morning and remains ongoing with the vessel submerged in deep water awaiting salvage.

Puduwedh Cottonwood Bir Lucille Madueah Mr. W. Davis Livingstone County Larence Slavion Dola Waltner Benneat Wlu Kasi Mise May Fleming Birdsville Kyi D. Jarkson Padueah Wleeds Geleonmdla George Washington Hernes Tondent Galeondi Charge Sansberg Golconda A. A. Pook

All is Peaceful About Colon in isthmus reports

The steamship Orixiba arrived from Colon with passengers saying tensions between Venezuela and Colombia were greatly exaggerated. Captain Smith reported no trouble in Union harbor and noted soldiers on the Panama railroad line. Colonel J J Shater ridiculed reports of battles and revolutions, saying no interference occurred.

New York J. J. Shater Panama Oraiba Colombia

Capitol Commission Organized to Oversee State House Plan

Exclusive dispatch from Harrisburg reports the Capitol Commission organized by the first legislature to complete the state house with an 84 million appropriation. Edward Pullen of Harrisburg was named chief engineer Edger C. Cheewly became secretary and Charles Eyre was chosen superintendent of public buildings and grounds. Representative Robert K. Young of Wellstone was elected attorney. The panel invited Pennsylvania weeklies to submit plans and specifications, with work expected to start within three months.

Harrisburg Capitol State House Govenor Flone Edward Pullen Tarristurg Neer Edger ¢. Cheewly Clarrs Eyre

Democrats at Bedford Platform Endorsed in County Meeting

Factowire summary from Bedford reports the election of T. Anderson for paring Hitector and GW Blackburn for county surveyor as part of a county convention platform. Delegates approved the platform and expressed sympathy for soldiers in warfare. Notable speakers included Stather, County Chairman, Bo P. Kerr, and F. KR Colvin.

Bedford T. Anderson Bedford Townhip GW. Blackburn New Parin Siurveyor ffAclole Denoumerd Mméiner Stather Bo P. Kerr F. KR Colvin

Steamship Arrivals. Exclusive Wire from Associated Press Aug 4

Arrivals include Printland Ant wer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosae and others through Southampton Cherbourg and Liverpool. Vessels shown sailing Aller Na Piri Lahn via Southampton, South ampton. Arrived Kalseein Maria Theresia New York for Bremen. Sailed Oil Waldereee from Hamburg Boulogne to New York Paris. Arrived Bratendam New York for Rotterdam and proceeded.

New York Printland Antwer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosae Bremen Gri Oor Kurfurt Southampton Ohloa Yooland Antwerp Cherbourg Cheanie Liverpool Aller Eemen Pissmouth Oil Waldereee Hamburg Boulogne Puulogne Bratendam Rotterdam

Town in Missouri mob violence burns homes as lynching spreads

Pierce City, Missouri, amid a mob driven by racial fury, hangs two men linked to a murder, burns numerous negro houses, and seizes rifles from the local militia arsenal. A 75-year-old man is said cremated in his home as whites flood the town seeking to drive black residents out.

Fem Springfield Mierce City William Chidley French Godley William Mise Casselle Wilde Onored Dun Peter Hampton Gooleys George Lark Aulaw and San Francisco Railroad Carter Miles Wilde Lark Sali Eugene Berrett Flavers Tule J. T Barrett Mount Vernon Piercity Godleys Young Godley Tuller Frenchhadley Ake Carter Peter Robert Hampton Peer Hampton Hace Pegroes Sprignfield Monette Aurora Oelock Mol Pierce City Militia Company Pierce City

Attempt at Bribery Charge Against Ship Steward

Ernesto Sapelli steward on the La Gascogne was arraigned before Commissioner Alexander on a charge of attempting to bribe a U S officer. He allegedly offered 5 for single immigrants and 4 for families to skip barge office fees, with fraud dating six years and about 16 000 immigrants admitted.

Associated Press New York Avis Ernesto Sapelli la Gascogne Alexander United States la An Werted

Democrats nominate ticket at Lycoming county convention

In Williamsport on a summer afternoon the Democrats named their ticket for county offices. President judge is Hon. W. W. Hart, sheriff Morven Milner, prothonotary Andrew W. Biewel, district attorney Walter K B Ritter, and county surveyor Howard J. Biden.

Williamsport Democrata of Lyecoming Ceountie Prnwident W. W. Hart Morven Milner Andrew W. Biewel Walter KB. Ritter Howard J. Biden

Burial of General Knipe in Harrisburg Cemetery

An exclusive Associated Press report notes General Jowph Fo Knipe interred in Harrisburg Cemetery with full military honors. Lieutenant Governor Goblin, General Mulholland, and other distinguished soldiers joined the honorary pallbearers listed among attendees.

General Knipe Associated Prem Harricore Jowph Fo Knipe Harrisburg Thin Ater Goveering Stipe Goblin Mulholland Pall-Bourdre

Jersey Cows Killed Under Health Orders at Maytown Farm

A herd of eight Jersey cows owned by John Hinseal near Maytown, Lancaster County, Pa, was slaughtered by health authorities due to tuberculosis. The move follows official testing and tuberculous infection confirmation among the herd.

Lancaster John Hinseal Maytown Ihigeeynte

Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Opens 38th Annual Session

The grand lodge of Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias opened its thirty eighth annual session in Allentown. Mayor Sheaadt and W K Mohr spoke, with Grand Chancellor Thomason replying. Officers reported 441 lodges, 42 504 members, funds on hand 107 117 89, relief paid 176 TAT4, burials 41 089 46, and family support 80418. Lodges earned prize money for membership gains including Pittsburg lodge 100, Ling wool lodge 875, Mawkina lodge 50, Onward lodge 25. Invincible lodge honorable mention. Grand judge conferred degrees on junior chancellors. Officers elected include Grand Chancellor Charles G Ernest and others. financials showed receipts 515 and payments 20 000 balance 2497 58. Endowment rank shows 4 544 000 in Pennsylvania. Endowment death claims pending. warrants refused for two lodges.

Allentown Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias Sheaadt W. K. Mohr Thomason Onder Pittsburg Lodge Ling Wool Lobe Mawkina Lodge Jodie Invincible Lodge Pethins Charles G. Ernest George M. Fletcher Calvin Tomlinson George Hawks Julius Mountoes Ams W. KF. Folte TH. M. Wadeforth K. H. Jackson Wills H. Faber Thomas N. Newel William R. Henninger Sisasett Grand Lodge Penneyivania Turg Lodge MckKeospert

Cloudburst damage hits York County with high losses

A cloudburst yesterday caused broad flooding in York county led to extensive property damage. At Ailen Beck on the Northern Central railway factories and homes were flooded with losses estimated over 100000. York Haven saw six feet of river rise washing away a cofferdam built by the York Haven Power Co, with losses about 18000. Many small bridges and fields of crops were destroyed as traffic on the line remained halted.

Yorks Pau York County Tilen Beck Northern Central Trafic Northern Central Railway York Haven

Live wire accident kills Wilmington coal wagon driver

In Wilmington on Clayton Street a coal wagon driver Harry Johnson was instantly killed when he brushed a hanging live wire. The Phoenix ambulance arriving for Johnson was struck by a trolley car, injuring four ambulance crew members, including Andrew Munden and Charles Fimes, with multiple fractures and internal injuries reported.

Wilmington Pel. Aus Harry Johnson Long Clayton Street Tt Ovens Johnson Phoenix Ambulance Ambulane Corps

Schwab Not Resigning As U S Steel Head

The Associated Press reports denial of a rumor that Charles M Schwab will resign as president of United States Steel Corp. Schwab, Judge Gary, and Robert Bacon of J Morgan & Co met in a conference this afternoon with no public disclosure of the conference topic.

New York Frem Associated Presa Chatles M. Scehwal United States Steel Corporation Schwab Gary Robert Bacon J. Morgan & Co

Alfred Wilder Charged After Mob Burns Local Farm Wife

A ragged dispatch from The Asenated Prem reports that Alfred Wilder was accused in a serious case involving Mire Muhtwell wife of a local farmer. A mob captured her assailant at her home on Saturday and burned him near Nelson's ranch, about one and a half miles from Med Magieh.

Fallow Tex Jaye Thie Alfred Wilder Mire Muhtwell Firaveom Nelson

Smith Bresks Record at Salt Lake Amateur Mile Race

Smith Bresks of Salt Lake broke the world amateur one mile record in the Salt Place alley track heat, finishing in one and one fifth seconds faster than the previous mark. The feat set a new standard amid the midseason meeting, with comparisons to rivals in Montana and nearby cities.

Salt Lake Utah Avie Reditie Smith Reece Salt Place Aaliver Tenielt Mate Teiiman Butte, Motte

Kitchener's Report From Pretoria Aug 19

Faclusive Wire reports from Pretoria that Boers suffered casualties with several killed and wounded, many taken prisoner or surrendered, reflecting the ongoing clash as relayed from the Awerrated Pre in London.

London Kitchener Pretoria

Ticket Endorses McKinley Stone Quay Penrose at Harrisburg Meet

A Harrisburg dispatch reports a Republican state convention slate led by Judge William Potter Totter for Supreme Court and Frank A. Harris for state treasurer. The platform backs McKinley and Stone administrations and Quay and Penrose acts, with General Frank Reeder as state chairman.

Harrisburg William Totter Italura Supreme Court Frank A. Harris Clearfield McKinley Stone United States Quay Penrose Campuign Frank Reeder Faston State Committee Potter and Harris Reeder Harris Lochler du Bois Allegheny Potter William Flinn anti-Quay Republican Organization Flinn Recorders Brown Pittebure Murphy Brown Elkin Lane Eyre New Capitol

Boottiah Chew Biennial Convention Opens in Bikehall

Vinclusive Wire reports the twente fin biennial convention of the Order of the Boottiah Chew opened at Bikehall with UW delegates from the United States and Canada. Sessions run this week with officer elections on Friday and the selection of the next meeting place to follow.

Pinsburg Twente Fin the Order of the Boottiah Chew Bikehall Thie City Wited Rates Canada Leute Eliasn

Drowned Child in Heavy Rain Falls from Porch

Exclusive Wire reports Hamel Muther year old daughter of M C Muther of this place drowned after falling from her porch into floodwaters surrounding the home. Heavy rains since Saturday caused flooding in low lying areas and led to the tragedy.

Ti Hors Hamel Muther M.C. Muther

Fort Riley Gun Victim Report Says Wounds Fatal

An exclusive AP dispatch from Fort Riley details a gun incident leaving three dead. The fort surgeon treated Sergeant Mahot who is expected to recover while two other wounded personnel are reported in good condition.

Wiley Bee Mackie Syckes Westerdayes Fedar Mahoet

Battleship Laws Mailed For Panama In Afternoon

Exclusive wire dispatch from The Associated Press reports that battleship legislation was mailed this afternoon to Panama, outlining policy actions and governmental procedures amid ongoing disputes.

Prem San Francisco Panama

Weather and Political Notes in Northeastern Pennsylvania

A morning sheet lists weather indications and a mix of regional editorials and notes. Topics include Republican ticket talks, steel strike mood, mob rule concerns, legal letters, mine foreman reelection, and city department items. Regional pages cover general northeastern Pennsylvania news, industry notes, and civic commentaries.

Audubon Boy Dominates Norfolk Stake At Rainy Grand Circuit

Rain soaked the grand circuit track at Readville as Audubon Boy wins the 224 class Norfolk stake of 5000 from Shadow Chimes. Geers drives Blue Grass pony to third heat, then Hud-Pir battles in heats. Toggles tops 210 trot in walkover. Ballie Simpen and Leola win heats in 119 trot. Admiral Dewey takes 1895 points trot. Scott Hudson fined 100 for disorderly conduct.

Readville Mass Grand Circuit Park Audubon Boy Norfolk Shadow Chimes FE. Geers Louleville Audubon Bay New Richmond Ployces Strugel Geers Hud- Pir Toggles California Chile Geners Ballie Simpen Kentucky Leola Vic Scheller Admiral Dewey Bingen Nancy Hank Scott Hudson Hawthorn

Phoenix men advance to final round in national tennis

Exclusive wire reports from Associated Press Newport indicate Wright and Larned of the Phoenix club have qualified for the final round of the national tennis tournament after brilliant play. Tomorrow they will meet to decide the seventh national championship title.

Newport Rep Aue Heteenix Ple Fon Reale Wright W. A. Larned

Fatal Rock Fall Claims Two Miners in Pennsylvania

A deadly rock fall at the Stinetian mine near South Fork in this county claimed the lives of Albert Prine and Turner Chapple. The incident occurred today as rock collapsed while workers toiled underground at the mine belt along South Fork, with authorities notifying families and dispatching investigators to the scene.

Dohnetown Albert Prine Turner Chapple Stinetian South Fork

Philadelphia loan awarded by inclusive wire from The Nanseited Prom

Manor Ashbridge today awarded a 4 000 900 loan with interest at A s per cent to the avnilicate of hankere led by Drews Company at their Jed of WO 9 for the entire loan.

Philadelphia Manor Ashbridge Hankere Drews & Company

Pennsylvania Pensions Report Faces Notable Names

An awkward item mentions Wilkes Plane resident Marshall Ho Sipith and Lackawanna county figure Javoh Keleht amid a garbled note from The Adsonated Ppees. The fragment hints at exclusive wine sourcing and regional officials but lacks coherent details or dates.

Washington Marshall Ho Sipith Wilkes Plane Javoh Keleht Thormhuret Lackawanna County

Hetehkin & Company Winery Destroyed by Fire

Exclusive wire reports a fire today destroyed Hetehkin and Company winery in Santo Hod Cal. Loss estimated at $150,000 with extensive damage to buildings and stock. Fire investigators are assessing the scene.

Associated Prena Santo Hod Cal Aug Hetehkin & Company

Knox Denies Ties to Carnegie Steel and Calls Letter Inadequate

Washington August 4. Attorney General Knox responds to a joint committee inquiry about his links to the United States Steel Corporation. He asserts no official connection and notes information could be obtained by private inquiry, urging proper conduct and caution in addressing him. The committee presses for details on contracts and associations with the steel firm and its promoters, naming prominent figures and seeking documentary support. A separate telegram from labor groups urges revocation of US Steel's charter.

Knox Carnegie Company Wuasethington Ata Gene ‘Eral Knox American Anti-Trust League Die« Tiet Assembly 46 Kotehta Labor United States Steel Washington Martin Owen Fetter Amd West State OM. Selowal United State Camere Company Mo Schiwah Dior Carnegie Steel Company Ite Real Advier Vained Stathe Corporation Shuven Biel Carte Company Espn Ieee Waerhingimn Federation of Trades and Waion New Jersey Camden Ameren Ant Trust League and District Assembly Knights of Labor United States Steel Corporation

Worry Drove Him to Death in Grief Stricken Note

An obituary notice from The Associated Prom reports Ellw and Collina aged 4% years died after worry and grief following a ventin incident. The piece notes a motorman on the Calamitha line and a caretaker, details are garbled but indicate a fatal accident linked to a grief driven state.

Prom Tuncaster Collina Vientin Nilientine Caretree

Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania

A forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for generally unsettled conditions with variable cloudiness and periods of rain. Winds are expected to be light to moderate from the southwest with temperatures running mild for the period.

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