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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1902

Page

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Opening of the Operators' CSE

The mine workers and operators reopen arguments before the Mine Strike Commission. Reading Company and independents argue over union recognition while witnesses discuss wage statistics and factory inspections. Judge Gray and Mr. Darrow clash on sympathy and legality amid testimony on coal wages and labor conditions.

Commission Gray Simon P. Wolverton Reading Company Ira H. Burns Lackawanna Wyoming Ieoodids Winston Olyphant John Flanaghan Dutmerend Squirers Chotel Joseph Brien John T. Lenahan Darrow O'Brien Lenahan Tie Judge Gras Dunerow Jdge Gray Martier Jalge Ray Bie Daarrean Rederick Wishop Spalding Ote Geoin Judge Chuny Mr. Darrow May Caetory B. W. Bishop Caning Fran Teekinsy Judge Gray Mr. Wolverton Bik

Senate Backs Pension Bill and Anti Trust Funding Action

The Senate passed the pension appropriation bill without discussion totaling 10.47 million in addition an urgent defense bill was approved. A substantial amendment directs 750000 for enforcing anti trust laws and empowers the attorney general to pursue violators while ensuring protections for witnesses.

Senate Secretary of Agriculture Nowlaterl Washington Monghind Mellert Reading Bacon Georgia Kean New Jersey Sewell Bartlett Hepburn Iowa Charlee Carroll John Henson Maryland Attorney General Department of Justice United States

Unclear Retail Coal Debate From Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR discusses coal pricing where retailers face costs around eleven dollars per ton for coal and a theoretical price of up to $20, with analysts noting buyers drive retailers to purchase eleven-dollar coal despite higher market values. The text mentions New York and a hypothetical tonnage, but specifics are unclear due to garbled wording.

New York Avey

Arbitration Favored for Venezuela Dispute

A decision favors arbitration to end the Venezuela crisis. United States Minister Bowen may serve as arbitrator. The blockade of Venezuela ships by Britain and Germany went into effect today. Washington notes suggest a possible quick settlement but questions remain about an American arbiter’s acceptability to the allies.

United States Bowen Great Britain Germany Washington Venezuela Castro State Department Titulian Legation Flussell Signor de Riva Signor Gazzuerelli Ttalkin Aminister Tan Guay Venesuelin Minnister Venesueli Venesguela

Mr Mitchell at Buffalo On the Way to Scranton

John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America visited Buffalo for an hour and spoke to guests at a hotel dining room. He expressed optimism that the strike is moving toward a fair settlement during his transit to Scranton.

Vennsylcopula Nited Mine Workers of America Othe United Mine Workers of America United States Cmiernapoly Minis Wathicelte Vaal Ormnivers Reson Card Chaiding Auceomielti National Guard Associated Mess Buffalo N. Y John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Scranton

Italy Declines Official Participation in St Louis Exposition

Exclusive wire from Rome reports Italian Commerce Minister Signor Bacelli informed Fair Commissioner Cridler Italy cannot officially take part in the St Louis exposition. Italy will privately assist Italian manufacturers to support the sale. Nazionale and other papers call the decision a blow to Italy’s credibility abroad.

Rou Associatedress Rome Signor Bacelli Cridler Italy St. Louis the Nazionale

Senate Has Cuban Treaty

The president sent to the senate the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Cuba. The treaty was received in executive session and referred to the foreign relations committee without reading. It does not concern the Isle of Pines disposition.

Associated Press Washington Deve Senate United States Cubs Committee On Foreign Relations Isle of Pines

Independent Coal Prices Prompt Price Crisis

President Olyphant of the Delaware aimed flues says railroads cannot remedy the extortionate coal prices charged by independent operators. He notes contracts force transportation of coal to market and questions who will curb the price as the public demands coal regardless of cost.

New York Olyphant Delaware Goodelors Carey Tansport Talies Mr. Olyphant

Local Tragedy Strikes North Lebanon Cornice

A fatal incident occurred in North Lebanon Cornices tonight as George Woelit died while attempting to save a companion from danger. The two men, connected to the American Leon and Stew company, were involved in a perilous accident that led to their deaths.

Lebanon George Woelit North Lebanon Capadia Phedidler Cos Ar Fell Pooh Furneos

Burglary and court sessions heard in Volted Street Court

A garbled report outlines a daytime session in the Volted Street court room where prosecutors reviewed several cases. It mentions an executive session and upcoming proceedings, with details obscured by poor OCR.

Ann Starvistang

Unclear text about Bishop James Quighey and Archbishop Feohan

Fragmentary record mentions Bishop James Quighey of Muffalo and an accession linked to Archbishop Feohan. Details are unreadable, with several garbled words and missing context.

James HK. Quighey Muffalo Feohan

Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Listed

Steamship arrivals include the Blucher from Hamburg and the Truton from New York. Steamer Las Yourulue cleared for Javre while Bloumers Queanie reached Liverpool and Boultumpe Tow BrewArrivad. Naples lists Bielmer Lihy arriving in New York and Bielmer Phoentela sailing onward to Naples and Ge.

New York Blucher Hamburg Las Yourulue Javre Bloumers Queanie Liverpool Milll Boultumpedot Faneswina brewArrivad Steanmer Trutonleo Naples Bielmer Lihy Bieumer Phoentela

Navy orders guard Caracas with officers from Marietta

A cable from the Navy to Admiral Dewey directs dispatch of a competent officer aboard a torpedo boat destroyer to Caracas to assist American minister Bowen. Van Duzen of the Marietta is named temporary assistant to the American minister, with a relief planned for Lt Cmdr Vian Duven.

Caracas van Duzen Marietta Prim Diehl Reley la Giaigra van Duren Dewey Vian Duven Aaminet Bowen Hhy Navy Mr. Bowen Tan Guayra Washington la Guayra Venezuela Dee Trajan Mainister

Venezuela May Yield to Allied Pressure Note from Caracas Demands

Caracas leaders sign a joint note to President Castro asking for full powers to U S Minister Bowen to terminate Venezuela's conflict with Germany and Britain. About 200 prominent citizens of Caracas back the move and plan meetings on financing obligations and creditor guarantees.

Caracas Castro United States Pres Venezuela Bowen Vnezuela Germany Great Britain

Venezuela's Resources and Military Outlook

Apr. Paris dispatch quotes former French minister Thiesse on Venezuela's capacity to raise 400000 troops with foreigners subject to service. Caracas' impregnable position, mountain defenses, rail line vulnerability, and potential guerrilla resistance against occupation cited.

Associated Press Paris Dew M. Thiesse France Venezuela Sittmelon Venestela Venestelan Aftcorm Germany Vencastelans Caracas la Guayra Veneauvlina Spain

Weather report for Bow shows unclear values

Yesterday's weather data is garbled with many unreadable words and numbers. Readable items indicate a high and low temperature and precipitation but exact figures are missing or corrupted.

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and winds

Forecast for Thursday and Friday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies Thursday with fresh west winds. Friday is expected to be fair with continued pleasant conditions.

Washington Pennsyvania

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