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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
1
The Amalgamated leaders consider cutting ties with labor unions as the Pittsburg district strike updates show mixed progress. Irondale reports a strong nonunion push while McKeesport hints at resuming operations as workers flock to the Amalgamated.
Striking workers at Painters' mills faced extended action as the Amalgamated Association reported pending strike benefits for July and August. President T. Z. Shaffer defended the union's contracts while signaling willingness to return to work if steel mills sign. A partial break appeared at National Tube works with 200 returning to duty as talks with National Civic Federation progress.
Frank P. Sargent, chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen, met with Secretary Easley to discuss the steel workers strike. He said their union may not strike in sympathy if railroad agreements hold, stressing cautious support for organized labor while avoiding action that could provoke railroad operators and the steel industry.
In Wilkes Barre on August 21 the Luzerne county Democratic convention nominated J Ridgway Weight as chairman and named candidates for judges, coroner, and county officials. Republicans chose to run against Judge Laneh, while the GOP nominee Wheaton will face no stronger opposition after the convention declined multiple nominations. The party platform reaffirmed its state program.
Cape Town reports that parliamentary leader X. Merriman of the Afrikander Bond has been arrested on a farm near Stellenbosch and given parole not to leave the property. He recently traveled to England and urged conciliation policy toward the Boers in speeches and interviews.
Hazleton Aug 27 The credentials committee finished its work and 780 attended. Adjournment was taken at 3 00 pm as roll could not be completed. Disputes over card inspection at several mines and pay of 1 percent wage tax are discussed with leaders. President Mitchell may call a joint conference with operators after issues are settled. Henry Collins of Scranton joined the group. The convention marks the upcoming anniversary of last fall’s strike with a general holiday and parades in many towns.
Fragmentary text reports a despatch to the Thavestein Wohin dated yesterday requesting a date for the santag. The document references Ar Kedwire Wire from Vie Awoelated Utroas and Lawson and mentions plenipeten tiieries to complete a protocol.
The Constitution sustained damage after grounding near Oyster Bay during the New York Yacht Club cruise. Plating on the keel showed wear from racing, and the yacht was hauled out at high water for under keel work and inspection.
An AP dispatch from Texarkana dated August 27 reports a severe storm with lightning striking a young man, breaking his neck, and killing him under an umbrella. A companion was shocked. Two colored churches sustained damage and a residence was destroyed along with other structures.
New York Aug 2 The Shamrock the challenger to the Americas Cup showed superb speed and handling in a nine mile course from the Southwest bend to Owls Head and back. Sir Thomas Lipton rode aboard as crowd and crew hailed the yacht as a wonderful boat with steady progress and refined rigging.
A 60 year old man William Mille his daughter in law a 4 year old girl and two other children drowned in a swift stream when a wagon stuck crossing a ford. The father rescued the youngest boy but all four perished. the bodies of Mille and his daughter were recovered, the two boys remain missing.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a prewar Havana event involving a stake in funds and a theft. Names and details are obscured, but the passage references money misappropriated and a central Havana facility connected to the crime.
garbled text from a New Haven wire story mentions a grand event orgevent with names like Trier Lawson and Cheam but details are unreadable final.
Weather indications show general fair conditions across the area. Notes on local political figures and campaigns appear, with mentions of trials and candidates in several towns and departments.
Navy officials leak outlines tentative witness list for Washington court of inquiry into Schley case. Rear Admiral Lampoon named at top, Sampson expected to testify, with Stayton and Chambers aid from New York firm. Albert H. Brien of Philadelphia joins as associate counsel. O Brien formerly Navy judge advocate at West Indies squadron.
Scott Hudeon of Lexington Kentucky rode Audubon Boy to victory in the Park Brew Stake at Michigansett Park. The 10 000 purse went to Audubon Boy after three fast heats with a new 2.06 record in heat two. Other results included Master taking 24 trottings and Captain Sphinx winning heat one.
A cryptic wire from The Repeiated Peon Woarteimateen reports an upcoming May event involving Martha Chamber cwitow and a screened encounter. Details remain terse and unverified.
Report from The Asmordannl Pres Red Levige Wort Aug CF det Aedrewe says two men were hunting when lightning struck. One named ohn Bowen was killed instantly as he accompanied another hunter. Details on other injuries or survivor not provided.
Charles M. Schwab acquires Bethlehem Steel and Bethlehem Iron after a $4.09 million deposit by Drexel & Co. to Girard Trust. A new board and officers are elected, with Melvaine as president. Bethlehem Iron agrees to sell to Bethlehem Steel, extending the deposit deadline to the next 20 days.
Mrs Nellie Poor and her two sons were found in the woods near Corning New Mexico Europe after several days of exposure. They were revived by W Hamberlain a relative from Kansas City and are mentioned as delirious and believing a price is on her head.
The readable fragments point to a retirements or career event involving a named person in a port or city context. Entities and specifics are unclear due to text corruption. no verifiable facts beyond a general mention of retirement appear.
Disjointed notes describe a recent upheaval involving Chebee Mingllors and others, with mentions of Ave fFOAM tied to a conference in Morne Enel and a string of offers. Affected parties reportedly faced discontent and shifting positions after yesterday's exchange, signaling broader tensions.
A Paris report details the likely break in Franco Ottoman diplomacy as M. Constans departs Constantinople after unfulfilled undertakings. The sultan’s failure to pay indemnities and a Turkish ultimatum to France mark a move toward suspended negotiations and a shift to chargé d affaires.
Readable fragments describe ships arriving in New York and Rotterdam routes with mentions of vessels and ports. The style mirrors a dated wire service summary with garbled names and places, offering a snapshot of sea traffic and routing without clear dates or consistent ship titles.
A terse dispatch from The Associated Press via Excliive Wite notes repeated claims about Mg Jay Ai. The brief item flags ongoing discourse and reflects limited verifiable details available in the readable text.
Reading barely legible text notes names Perecamt Gop Wodoedas and Thuredar Thuredar and a mention of a centrally fair Wednesday and a relay event. Authors provide scant details and no clear outcome or organization.
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