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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1902

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Bombardment at Puerto Cabello Draws British German Protest

British and German warships bombard the fortress and customs house at Puerto Cabello after a mob seized the Topaze. The attack follows a demand for satisfaction over the flag removal and prompts a note to President Castro for instructions. Caracas calms slightly as tensions rise.

Castro Puerto Cabello Caracas Charybdis Vineta Charvydic Topaze Tau Castra At& Oelock Chauryhdis Tom Houve Thistle Harbor Puerts Cabello Moor Cabello Wight Twcestory Belek Lnvire Custom House

Warning to Blockaders in Venezuelan Waters

Exclusive dispatches report no major moves by the state department on Venezuela. Secretary of State and President discuss the blockade issue and remind Berlin and London that the U S does not consent to expanding the peaceful blockade while awaiting responses to arbitration proposals.

Washington Bowen State Department Way White House Venezuela Berlin London United States Castira Ellis Ares Canis Dave Cot Tank Cerminy Great Britain Asphult Bay Casini Davelicl Gerhin Carnehe Ubat Phice

British Legation Reopened in Caracas Amid Tense Venezuela Crisis

The British legation in Caracas will reopen under American oversight as Italy presses claims against Venezuela. Rumors of U.S. minister Owen’s anger prove groundless. German residents seek refuge at the American legation while the city prepares for possible emergency. Venezuelan enlistment continues. boycotts of British and German goods persist. colleges and the university have closed. priests urge war. Ninety Germans offer support to the Venezuelan government.

Badudee Mress Caracas Dee W. OW. Russell America Legaction Italy Venezuela United States Lin Guava Owen Mariott Bowen Chiaidis Goulloes Gernan Venexuelius Salleva Ene Virons Caratas Valmelo Ciy University of

War threats loom as allied fleet token sparks Caribbean tension

The commanders tote is sent to the Venezuelan government via Bowen concerning Venusuehin Veerels leaving Taw Gowriere for a blockade. Curicos citizens react as Waebbeton reports distress and calls for action. President Castro's guard chief warns of war if provoked and suggests using a Monroe doctrine to force debtors to pay.

Mins Fetor Bowen Venusuehin Castro

The Claims of Italy in Venezuela Dispute

The Associated Press reports Italian claims for damages by Italian subjects during the 1888 Venezuelan revolutions. Britain and Germany move toward a common course on Venezuela as Italian ships were sent from Otranto and additional warships ordered to Venezuelan waters. Foreign Minister Prinetti aims to reach an arrangement and to brief the chamber of deputies tomorrow.

Tome Deu Mo—Thaly Venezuela Great Britain Germany Otranto Tripoli Morcors Venegueli Prinett Chamber of Deputies

Dewey’s Squadron Readied for Evolutions in Puerto Rico Harbor

Admiral Dewey confers with squadron chiefs as Rear Admiral Sumner’s ship group joins Dewey’s flag. The Newsarge battalion lands at Culebra Island while ships prepare for five days of evolutions and a holiday period.

Presa San Juan Porto Rico Dee Dewey Sumner Chicago Culebra Admiral Higukinson Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts Tews Acmirel Crowhinshield Dillands Tadhima Texas Olympia Striher cChitope Raleigh Cincinnati Newarks AL Walker San Franccisco Almy Athans Montgomery Nushville Coghlan Comis Hirgineau Stunnor Wis Higginson Texayw Newark

Tucker Declared Guilty In Primary Election Case

Jurors in Beranton county found L. M. Tucker guilty on two counts of the indictment charging violation of the primary election law in August. A new trial was requested.----------------

Water Gap Vole Elghry

Deaths of a Day: Major Alexander Shaw Dies at Home

Major Alexander Shaw, coal operator and philanthropist born in Long Branch New Jersey, died suddenly at his home in the city last night. He served in Maryland’s Second Infantry during the Civil War and leaves a wife and immediate family.

Iby Biltmore Alexander Shaw Tliander Philanthropiat Tednet Long Branch N. J Maryland Buckmie Allegany County Khaw

Senate Preview Tracks Statehood Talks and Diet of Bills

The Associated Press reports a busy Senate week with Senator Proctor pushing the reorganization bill and Senator Dillingham opposing New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Senator Penrose may revive the immigration bill at varied times, while the House faces a light week and a Christmas adjournment.

Dillingham Senate New Mexico Arizona Penrose Washington Proctor United States Witteh Werdnesdy Sewell New Jersey Nelson Burnhim Kean Heveridge Friends of the Dll Christmans Bil Agricultural Department New England

Queen Alexandra Hosts Widows and Children Dinner

The Queen plans a Christmas dinner for widows and orphans of the South African War. On December 2 at the Alexandrina Restaurant in London she will preside with Sir Thomas Lipton arranging the event. The royal gift covers all travel expenses for attendees.

Alexandra London Associated Press Thomae Lipton Sir Thome Lipton Alexandry Avi Bavire Wil Bine Peril Colona South Africa Chad Lieszive

Exclusive Wine Trou the Assocyied Hose Pittsburgh Pa

The Monongahela and Allegheny rivers are falling from flood levels after a heavy period of throe. The Ohio river market the den if strewn feet, falling slowly. Three million bushels of couch were started south. Loney and Pelly dove million do espect had to be shipped tomorrow, which will make the ovaremiate for four days fewminy tetas milion.

Pittaburegy Allegheney Ohio Loney and Pelly

Coal Transportation Costs Loom In Transit Service

Shipowners in Boston report rising coal transport rates with a wide price range. The Associated Press notes that Philadelphia supply routes feed into this region, with delivery costs escalating as tonnage moves along inland passages.

Missouri River Dispute Settled by Channel Reversal

A U S Supreme Court commission ruled the old river bed’s main channel lies through former Missouri territory, granting Missouri all land on its side and Nebraska land on the opposite side. The Missouri river shortened fourteen miles by cutting through the neck of land after a 1866 change.

Migaourh United States Supreme Court Missouri River Missouri Neebraska

Mine Workers Candidates List for National Election

Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers sends out candidate lists for officers under a referendum system. Returns are due by December 1 with counting to occur before the national convention. unopposed ties may be settled by the convention. The lists include officers, auditors, credentials, delegates to the American Federation of Labor, and more across numerous locals.

Thdhinapolis Wilson United Mine Workers Nationas Eqieh John Mitchell Spring Valley T. L. Lewis Gridgeport U. D. Nicholls Berngton Kay American Federation of Labor John Mitchel Jus Blossburg Pas W. DD Trynan Springfield U. L. Lewis Bridgeport John Pahy Shamokin Pays Uasking Columbus Fairley Pratt City Atlas Ti Reynoldsville Holbert Lege Mast Greenville T. H. Pickton Canton Adam Pisoaie Plymouth Tames Cantwell Cirbon Tne Gieorge Bagwell Man WW. Davis Keystone OL. Haptonstall Montgomney W. Way Doc

Five Killed In Wreck On St Joseph Railroad

Exclusive wire reports five railroad employees died in a wreck on the Hun Hihul and St Joseph line near Hrvokuilold Missouri early today. An engine and several workers were fatally damaged with about half a dozen others seriously hurt as the wrecking train plunged through a bridge.

Associated Press Hrvokuilold Dee Hun Hihul St. Joseph Thin Wit Pie Ive Mingpis Oak Mister Atihup Hyatt Bridgeman Thun Aiuaworth Bridge A Chreen Freman

By Exclusive Wine reveals rare overseas arrivals and listings

A cryptic notice lists multiple international names and places. It mentions New York and Rotterdam among others, with scattered terms like Ethiopia Glasgow Noordam and La Champagne. The fragmentary text hints at arrivals, signers, and bidding, but details are unclear.

New York Poo Stoaners

Mrs Ulysses S Grant Dies in New York Home

Exclusive wire reports Mrs. Ulysses S Grant, wife of President Grant, died at 11 17 p m in Withington New York after heart disease and a severe attack of rheumatic fever Her daughter Nellie Grant Sartoris and others were at the bedside The remains to be laid in Riverside Park New York where those of her husband lie.

Associated Tea Withington Ulysses &. Grant President Grant Grant Nellie Grant Sartoris

Gas Explodes in Cleveland Tunnel Death Toll Rises

An explosion in the Cleveland water works tunnel ninety feet beneath the street kills ten and leaves several others burned. Victims include Ben Rudner of Meinhester and Arthur Bolgier of Chien as investigators suspect a spark from two joining electric wires igniting accumulated gas.

Clevebund Water Works Evie Ben Rudner Meinhester N. Y Arthur Bolgier Chien Ohio Sre

Trans-Pacific Cable Linked Coast to Coast Amid Festivities

In a ceremony marking a new era in Pacific commerce, officials led by California’s governor christened the Trans-Pacific Cable. A parade of spectators gathered as workers spliced the shore end and tested the connection, with balloon sondes guiding the link to the main cable amid cheers.

Aan Praveen Dee Lucille Gage Daughier Cidee California Judas Steiner Silvertown Wis

Hospital report on skull fracture after incident

A patient from an unspecified location is described with a fractured skull following an event. The individual was transported to the Monies Omatite hospital for treatment and care.

Charles Grether to Be Hanged February 24

Governor Stone set Charles Grether's execution for February 24 after reviewing two escape attempts. The condemned man, convicted of murdering Adam Strunk, faces the death penalty in the wake of Tuesday morning proceedings.

Grether Scranton Tribune Rhoadsburg Bee L.wornl Yeutenday Stone Charles Grether Adam Strunk

Coxe Bros. Strike Discontent Stirs Scranton Coal Fields

Miners press claims the Coxe Brothers failed to meet terms of the end of the big strike amid wage disputes. Commission plans to sit all week with witnesses from silk mills and other industries and potential adjournment for holidays.

Coxe Bros. & Co Scranton Coal Company Wickes-Barre Simon P. Wolverton Delaware and Bludson Company David Willcox Compity Canyuuities Jermyn Philadelphia Reading Mitchell John Kerr New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Scranton

Weather forecast for Monday in Easter Pennsylvania area

Weather summary reports milder conditions in Easter Pennsylvania with southeast winds. The forecast notes possible northeast winds increasing toward Monday night and into Tuesday with higher gusts and unsettled skies.

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