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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1897

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President McKinley to Leave for Washington as Mother's Condition Worsens

Canton reports a day of suspense as Mrs. McKinley remains unconscious with no hope of revival. President McKinley will depart Canton tomorrow afternoon by special car to reach Washington for the congressional opening, while assisting officials monitor his mother’s decline.

Canton Mc.Kinley Washington Congress Pennsylvania McKinley Mother McWinkty Ness Hiekxter Helen William White House A. J. Duncan Cleveland Cleako Mother McKinles George B. Frowse Abner Mother McKinley Mmchillipa

Roomwide Alert as President Considers Quiet Retreat at One

The president is in her room and signals a possible retirement to rest at 1 o’clock if no developments occur. Military aides monitor hourly changes and await further guidance on ongoing matters.

Smugglers Caught Lasar Couple Held on Diamond Import Charge

New York police held Emanuel J. Lasar and his wife on $5000 bail each for smuggling 100000 worth of diamonds into the United States. Diamonds seized at Maiden Lane office of Max J. Lasar. They pleaded not guilty as officials heed caution over organized smuggling rings.

Lasar New York Eimanuel J. Lasir Max J. Lasar Maiden Lane Bidwell Hetty

Governor Griggs for Attorney General

News from Washington reports Governor Griggs of New Jersey has been offered and may accept the position of attorney general to succeed McKenna, with Vice President Hobart backing the bid. Biographical details recount Griggs as a former New Jersey state senator and Paterson lawyer with a large family.

Washington Dec McKenna United States Supreme Justice Fields Griggs New Jersey Hobart McKinley Titerson N. C Dee Julia Dr. Griges Clare Hamilton Club John William Griggs Wie Newton Sussex County N. J Laufavette College Robert Hamilton Paterson Socrates Tuttle Henas Tuttle Tort & Griges Assembly Board of Freehoners Passaic County Mize L. Elizabeth Tries Cleveland

Stricken kneeling at altar in Hebrew Shelterine House

Mrs Sarah Robinson 60? years old known as the Angel of Charity among East Side poor collapsed at Beth Israel hospital after apoplexy while praying at the Hebrew Shelterine House altar Saturday night. Her husband once died in the court's favor but was stripped of office and riches when Hebrews fell from favor in Russia. Mrs Robinson dedicated years to helping the poor and sick and had long funded her charity work.

New York Sarah Robinson East Side Jo Sylige Beth Israel Hospital Cour Russia

Bride's suicide at hotel ends young couple’s troubles

Saw York near Dee t-Min reports a 22 year old bride, Mrs. J A Wilkens, killed herself by poison in a hotel room. Her husband Christopher Wilkens, recently unemployed, had left to seek work. He became ill upon learning of the death but survived after a violent reaction.

York Dee t—Min J. A. Wilkens Pagal Christopher Wilkene Wilken

New York Tournament Sparks Dramatic Day at Garden

In New York the Midivan Byutate Garden hosted the Lilibare tournament with Daly and Coors Button delivering wins. Daly defeated an unspecified rival 500 to testy in a tight match at Mahicot Square Garden. Beckefer beat Napoleon Ives 5 to 40 as the oil champion claimed victory. Schaefer led with a top score, amid several bright wins in a bustling session.

New York Daly Coors Button UN Oh Mahicot Square Garden Beckefer Napoleon Ives Ccore Schaefer

National Spiritual Association invites joint investigation

Talode O Dor President Nocker of the National Anti Spiritual Elevation at Adrian Mirth invites the National Spiritual Association to appoint members to join with the Anti Spiritual Association to thoroughly investigate the phenomena and offer full opportunity for impartial inquiry.

Talode Nocker Adrian Antk Malern

Wilde Poem and Ballad Tie to Reading Jail Text

A fragment notes Oscar Wilde arranging publication of a New York poem and a ballad related to Reading Jail, titled The Ballad of Reading Jail vy C, suggesting literary works linked to Wilde in a contemporary venue.

Sone Wilde Lotion Dee Oscar Wilde New York City Reading Jail

Sufferings of Concentrados in Pinar del Rio Reported

Spanish special commissioner Canalejas returns to Havana detailing 10 000 concentrados in Pinar del Rio many homeless and starving with 15 000 orphans. Relief scarce as authorities lack resources. reports on distribution and local indifference reach Congress amid Cuba reforms talks.

Concentrados Pinar del Rio Bianco Havana Senor Canalejas Pinar del Itin Pinar del Wh McKinley Congress Qurtty Hag Reformiet Party Talig Piateiime Tmienst Pernal Forc Autononmiets Cylinas Carvajal

Fire in the Hold Halifax Ship Benciroy Sinks Crew Pumps Water

A British steamer named Benciroy, bound from Covtland Gane to Havre with cargo, caught fire in the hold at Halifax November 10. The vessel remained afloat but with no sign of life below. the crew worked to pump water from the hold and search for survivors.

Hadlifax Benciroy Covtland Havre Diatifax

Whistler Awarded Damages Over Lady Eden Portrait

Paris December 3 Whistler won an appeal overturning a lower court ruling that he must return Sir William Eden’s portrait of Lady Eden and pay 32 000 in damages. The painting dated 1804 was exhibited at the Champ de Mars salon. Sir William had sent a check deemed far below value, and Whistler refused delivery and painted a new head. The case featured a disputed price claim and Whistler’s ironical protest.

Paris James McNeill Whistler William Eden Lady Eden Wiliam Taidy Eden Champ de Mars William Tapique Whistler Sir William Whistler

Turkey Postpones Indemnity Settlement as Treasury Stays Low

Washington reports new Turkish chargé Edhem Bay says no instruction arrived from Constantinople on the U S demand for compensation for American missionary property loss. Officials note Turkey will delay settlement due to a depleted treasury though a larger cash indemnity from China is anticipated. Dr Angell continues to press for payment with no new claims filed since Terrell's submission.

Washington Dec Edhem Bay United States Constantinople Angi Turkey Cirnece Angell Ataty Department Terrell Amen

Relieved of Kissing Charge in Cambridge Case

Quade, a dapper Philadelphia soap salesman, faced four writs alleging kneeing and kissing young women in Cambridge Maine. The state dropped three cases. an alibi was shown in the fourth. Quade protests his arrest as Justice Barrett reviews the matter.

Cambridge Mea. Tee Quade Philadelphin Quaders Justice Burrett

Youth sentenced for Birnorton murder repeats death penalty

New York Doe Adolphus Madler Sutherland, a 16 year old youth who shot and killed Samh Wren In Birnok ton on Mare 22 Joe, was talely sone to be eletiveeted of Sine Line during the wick beginning January 10 pene. This is the second time the sentence of death hast been passed upon Huth eran. The date set on the previous cooamsion, June 7, having a hive pondered vild by the taking of the case to the US fol gepepeie Tas.

Madrid Venton de Kield Cioneral Bland Cieneral Correa Cuba el Corre Spain United States New York Doe Adolphus Madler Sutherland Samh Wren Birnokton Hutheran

Four tramps and a dog battle on Philadelphia Turnpike

In Wilmington Delaware this afternoon Dee 4 White Charles Williams and Charles Burn, both of Chicago, were riding a tan sedan when a bulldog and four tramps attacked. They fired at the dog, which fled, and the assailants dispersed after the confrontation.

Wilmington Del Dee Charles Wiliams Charles Burn Nain Chicape Philadelphia Pates

Unclear OCR Fragment About CHMKIWE Celtre Delegation

Fragmentary text describes a delegation and representatives facing a formal action or protest. The readable names and details are garbled, offering little verifiable context or outcomes.

Explosion at New York factory injures workers

A boiler explosion at a New York chemical plant injures six men and collapses parts of the building. Rescue teams search the rubble as officials estimate at least 4,000 forced to evacuate nearby areas.

German Troops for China Escalate Far East Pressure

Berlin orders 200 artillerymen and 1,000 marines to be dispatched to China as tensions rise in the far East. Russian papers protest the occupation of King Chau Bay on the Shan-Ting Peninsula, urging evacuation or an accord. A Times despatch notes Shanghai reporting China seeks arbitration of its demands.

Berlin Naval Department Kiel China St. Petersburg Far East Germany King Chau Bay Shan-Ting

Married but Leaves for Sweden After Family Rift

Carl Otte Lied Quist, son of Gothenburg’s millionaire banker and rail, steamship owner, reconciles with his father after 40 years of estrangement. He travels to Gothenburg following a paternal invitation to return to the business with a salary of 32,000 a year. his wife accompanies him to Berlin.

New York Der Carl Otte Liedquist Gothenburg Sweden Carl

Trenton Case Involves Overdrawn Funds And Turkeys

S J Dew testifies in the suit of Trenton Rubber Co against ex mayor Magewan alleging an overdraft of 270 dollars. He says part of the funds financed Christmas turkeys given by Mieman to friends. A $100 check to a newspaper man who admits writing much of Magewan's political spree is discussed.

Trenton S.J. Dew Trenton Rubber Company Ita Magewan Mieman

Death From A Fish Bone In Wilmington Man

In Wilmington Delaware Enos J Kerry died last evening after a bone fixed in his throat during a meal. The bone, described as helfiaateh long, caused a dangerous obstruction. He coughed it up earlier in October but his health deteriorated afterward and the impediment recurred, leading to his death.

Wilmington Del Dee Enos J. Kerry

Murder Verdict in Widrig Case Receives Life Sentence

Buffalo Der jur y convicts Warren Widrig of second degree murder for killing his wife at Springile on August 6. He is sentenced to life imprisonment with possibility of parole after August.

Buffalo der. H Warren Widerig Triad Springile Tila Woetnine Ing Wiiinler

U S Tariff Decision Advances in Raw Hides Trade

The report notes a U S decision affecting the classification of cured hides from cattle within tariff schedules. The move impacts import duties and is tied to broader manufacturing and trade policy discussions, with emphasis on the leather industry and related duties.

Conference aims to discuss national law formation

A garbled report mentions a conference in New York involving elf men and a push to draft primary legislation. It notes federal and state roles and references Hitler and voting concerns, but the fragmentary text lacks clear details or outcomes.

New York Elf United States Luwe Pervitdon

Explosion wrecks near Lima oil plant injuring worker

Reports say a freight train exploded seven miles from Lima Ohio causing fatal injuries and fire. A 19-year-old farm laborer named James TH Allison stood trial for a murder tied to the event as Kerrin Ont was found guilty of murder and sentenced to be hanged on February 1 next.

Kerrin Ont Dee S James TH Allison Anthunwy

Haven Cont. Dee 2 Captain Payne Withee

Fragmentary report mentions Captain Payne Withee of the Yale crew and events tied to a move toward a university conference. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference Yale and a forthcoming date awaiting university consent.

Haven Dee Payne Withee Yalw Worth Jiniwvard Curttell Uy Harvend Mn Eanferrice Dharwar Yale

Treasury report on current year revenue outlook in Washington

A brief iReport from the Secretary of the Treasury notes aims for improved receipts for the current fiscal year. The communication highlights expected revenue rises and outlines policy steps to support fiscal stability and budget alignment.

Secretary of Treasury Washington Pic Foran

Fatal Fire Incident In New York City

A reported fire incident in New York City led to a fatality involving Clement A. Grievom Jr and others. The blaze broke out during a public event yesterday, with authorities confirming a young girl died in the incident.

New York Joven Clement A. Grievom, Jr Buros

Unclear historic note on New York and international places

Fragmentary OCR mentions cities including New York Liverpool Amsterdam and others in a jumbled list. No coherent event or names to anchor a narrative or outcome.

New

Untitled wreck report from London voyage

A vessel named Homlenus with a small crew was missing after leaving London for the Firth of Forth. A search by rescue teams found no survivors or trace of the ship or crew.

Lotion Dee RT Ie Tirhtish Steiner Homlenus Lusgew London Firth of Forth

Senator Hanna Improves as Hoonea Makes Slow Recovery

Senator Hanna shows improvement in Cleveland while Senator Hoonea continues to recover. Doctors say Hoonea’s return to Washington is uncertain and dates remain unclear.

Hanna Cleveland U. Kee Hoonea Sage Washington

Addicks Not in Senate Race Despite Delaware Ties

Fragmentary note cites John Moffecker and Union Kreynubnewn canal links. unclear references suggest discussions on governor race and political timing. Readable bits mention Addicks, Buyran, Wel, and De 2 Te Bhiriot Timer amid sparse context.

John Moffecker Union Kreyubnewn Canal Uate Sule Delaware

Public School Exemption Ruling Affects Catholic Children

The lord of education grants relief on teaching in two public schools used by Roman Catholic children. He rules none shall be withdrawn as teachers and no teacher shall wear religious garb. The decision directs secular instruction in those schools.

Twignorpale the Lord of Eiocation Forkidien Homan Catholic Max Leiehers

Kyiv government clash ends in fatal stabbing

In a dispute between officials and officials in Kiev, a student attacked an officer during an incident at a government site. The officer drew his weapon and killed the assailant, with the struggle ending in the death of the student.

Moecow, der Bhrink Kieff Cephal Alpanitate

Locomotive Boiler Explodes Near Lima Injuring Crew

A locomotive boiler exploded eight miles east of Lima today while moving freight on the Chicago line. The engineer, fireman, and brakeman were injured as the engine was blown off the track and several freight cars were wrecked.

Roiler Lima Dee

Patterson Returns After Mysterious Absence

John Patterson a Northwestern Straw Works salesman from Chicago returned home from a Pennsylvania town where he had been visiting on Oct. 2. He suffers temporary mental disturbance and was found by locals after a two week stay in a boarding house. He had been missing from Milwaukee after falling ill on a train.

New York John Patterson Northwestern Straw Works Chicago Pennsylvania Milwaukee Patterson

Fire destroys plant at People's Heat and Light Works

A fire at Halifax Nova Scotia engulfed the chemical works of the People’s Heat and Light Company on the North West Arm shore just after midnight. The fireproof main building survived, manufacturing unaffected. Damages are estimated between 59 000 and 75 000 dollars with two gas producers valued at 25 000 each.

Halifax N.S. Dee People's Heat and Light Ciry

Snow Storms and Earthquakes Disturb the Elements

A blizzard in Des Moines Indiana has dropped six to seven inches with drifts hindering coal and railroad traffic. An earthquake rattled windows in Cinlena Illinois at 2 20 this morning. Sioux City reports forty eight hours of snow hampering railway operations and Marshalltown notes drifting snow and reduced travel.

Des Moines Der Cinlena Sioux City Marshalltown

Omaha Live Stock Exchange Denies Trust Allegations

In a U S court filing the South Omaha Live Stock Exchange defense claims exchanges and boards of trade are mere private rule setting centers not engaging in interstate commerce. It contends Union Stock Yards and Omaha Stock Yards are private, not public markets, and that the exchange facilitates trades and boosts business rather than hinder sellers.

Omaha Neb Deco South Omaha Union Stock Yards Company Omaha Stock Yards

Local Bleeding Incident In Scleniinds NS

A man fatally wounded George By Blodgett in his home in Scleniinds. Police report the assailant also struck John Cochmine, a local farmer, on the head with a club and Cochmine is in precarious condition.

Bursinn Arid George Blodgett Sage Niglin John Cochmine Cochtine Compton

Fragmentary Note of a Boy’s Congressional Visit

Fragmented OCR reads about a boy who wanted to express feelings before Congress. Crucial names and places are unclear, but the snippet mentions a boy and his hope to present lessons or views to congressional action. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.

Hiser Breaks Record at Dayton Meet

Hiser set a new record in a Dayton competition as AL Riper and Millewn faced strong performances. Jitequelin of France held the record pace, finishing at eight minutes and twenty seconds in a tense event.

Dayton AL Riper Fraince

Local News Roundup and Court Proceedings

Morning brief covering coroner investigation into a death at Mikele Hall, a county public meeting on local issues, and various local notices. Includes Lackawanna County happenings, a Sunday school schedule, and regional editorials.

Hamma Sorelal Anil Perron Ime Loral Mire Lackawanna County Fchcol Lassen America Linomotives

Turmoil in Prague as German Riots Spread

Reports from Bohemia describe German instigated disturbances in Prague and surrounding towns. Troops have been dispatched to quell violence amid attacks on homes and a Jewish town, with a military court and death sentences anticipated. Reinforcements arrive, including infantry battalions and dragoons.

Prague Bohemia Pilschow Melnik Kralup Cormans Fodenbach Renrieals Bohemian Krawolle Wurgenmsler Kote Vinbienta Musinem Keons Keéenigernets Fimenkel Leon Treaque

Turmoil in Plleen and Vienna Amid Civil Unrest

Reports describe troop calls to quell disturbances in Plleen with several thousand youths affected. many wounded and property damage reported. In Herauim German offices faced attacks as troops dispersed crowds while Vienna sees assurances from Prague based deputies that order and property will be protected.

Plleen Dienorse Radenbool Leon Herauim

Resignation Sparks Debate After House Altercation

In Munich a chamber altercation between Herr Heim of the Centrist party and Herr Casselmann of the Liberal party led the president to repeatedly order Casselmann to sit down. The house ruled the president acted without warrant, the Centrists voting with the minority, and Casselmann’s resignation was tendered amid a stir.

Munich Herr Heim Herr Casselment Houen Iatter Onder

West Water Famine Forces City to Seek New Supply

In Topeka Kansas on December 8 officials report extreme drought has dried Neosho and Cottonwood river junctions. No water has reached towns for weeks, threatening desertlike conditions. Mayor Adidlis orders a large well bore above the waterworks to obtain an alternate supply as authorities curtail water usage.

Topeka Kou Ton County Enapekia Neosho Cottonwood Novehe Altey Mont Adidlis

Assembly seat contests fill unusual ballots

A fragmented report lists numerous candidates and regions across states including Alabama Kansas Missouri New York and Virginia with debates over seats. The text mentions Paton Me paidens Willis and J Irvine as referenced figures amid a chaotic slate of claims and districts.

Wrehington Celle Wottar Alabama Kontdoksy Lows Ete Minas Tipal New York Ungon South Capitan Thirter Virgina Ares Pennisiety Delaware Paton Willis J. Irvine Ainite Allsylvania Bagman Man McAleer Think

Local milk supply tainted by suspected contamination

Fragmentary report from Brancghwilie, Gunox county describes a suspected batch of tainted milk linked to Hoy pold fever cases. The misspelled text hints at a public health scare as villagers react to possible milk contamination and a scoop of local involvement.

Pater Ned Brancghwilie Gunox County

Weather Recap and Coastal Winds Update

A brisk northeasterly wind regime persists along the coasts with high seas and strong gusts. Inland temperatures show a slow decline as a very slow warming trend develops behind a stationary pressure pattern.

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