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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1901

Page

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Traitorous Philippine Tribunal Case Raises Moral Clash

General Chaffee cites a court martial of seven insurgent soldiers in Taytay Luzon who secretly formed a Bolo band and murdered rivals while pretending loyalty to American rule. Leonardo De Posoy, a priest, was central as leader and defender of the accused. six were condemned to death but commuted, with De Posoy receiving life imprisonment for his role.

Associated Pros Washington War Department General Chaffee Amerean Taytay Luzon Etwil Tuyvtuy Rovernment Tayving Mathoes de Ravel Chatvee Leonardo de Posoy Americnan Tracy de Posoy Wis Caledonia Javier de Posey Hell Tuytey le Wn Chafee Chiflee Wenty Fis Neval Chaffee

To Contest Trusts Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduces a measure mirroring his prior proposal to give Congress power to regulate commerce in the United States. The draft would place all private corporations and joint stock companies under federal control and authorize Congress to regulate, prohibit, and dissolve restraints on trade. If Congress does not act, states may exercise these powers.

Washington Jenkins Wisconsin Congress United States

Coal famine threatens Chicago among zero weather

Chicago faces a severe coal shortage as temperatures hover 16 degrees below zero and rail disruptions prevent shipments. Railroads confiscate arriving coal for their own use, crippling businesses and leaving large firms begging dealers for basic fuel to hold through the cold spell.

Chicago Dee Weather Bureau

Congress adjourns for holiday recess amid canal debate

The Senate adjourned for a holiday recess after executive session. Pro tem Merking presided in Maine Senator Frye's absence. Discussion focused on the Isthmian canal and the Philippines revenue bill referred to committee.

Associated Press Washington Hee Frye Maine Merking California Tuday Senate Philippine Islands Committee On Philippines Hitiwe Fedoe Nivstasoana Canal Orie DeArmond Missouri Marmonds UK Paulie Dupartmient Gopendt Salil Diyars Mienoued

Indictments Filed Across Walter County in Major Fraud Probe

Indictments against multiple defendants including Williams and others were announced in Walter County. The charges involve alleged scheme spanning several towns and counties with investigators naming numerous locations and dates.

Unclear byline and place data with garbled names

The text presents a fragmented dateline and misread names, offering no coherent event or outcome. It reads like a corrupted archival note with scattered locations and entities, lacking a definite news item or report to summarize.

Priest elevated to domestic prelate by pope

The Rev Wy Piper of the Holy Trinity Church of Columba has been named domestic prelate by the pope, in a Vatican announcement. This honor elevates him within the church hierarchy and acknowledges his service to the diocese.

Harrishues Shimahan Wlurrisquee Wy. Piper Holy Trinity Churca Columba

No Bids On Mint Site Sale In Philadelphia

The old United States mint on Chestnut Street offered for sale by auction failed to draw bids above the upset price of two million dollars. Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage attended but made no comment as two bidders at a million and a half were dismissed for being under the minimum. Afterward Gage went to the Union League as a guest of its president.

Philadelphia United States Mint Chestnut Street Broad Gage Union League New York Donald Sage Mackay Fleury F. Mowland Amos Parker Wilder Department of Life Departments of Life Congress Gare United States

Roosevelt Seeks Southern Apalachian Forest Reserve

President Roosevelt sent a letter to Congress praising the Southern Appalachian forest reserve plan. The message accompanies the Agriculture Department report and stresses the region's economic importance and need for water protection. He highlights rich plant growth and regards the area as essential for a hardwood reserve.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Apalachiin Secretary of Agriculture

Baron Toll Establishes Winter Quarters in Siberia

Exclusive report from St. Petersburg states arctic explorer Baron Toll has set winter camps on the Nerpenskaya coast near the Lena Delta. An observation station is opened at Kotelnys Islands as the 77.32 degree latitude expedition base awaits summer plans to explore the New Siberia Islands and possibly circumnavigate Ishinds.

Prose St. Petersburg Baron Toll Yakovtsk Talimye Ishinds

Mystery of Hay death remains unsolved

The death of James R. Hay secretary of the Pacific Lumber Company is unsolved. His body was found buried in a field near Salt Lake City. $4,800 allegedly collected from contractor Peter Mortensen is missing. Mortensen was arrested on suspicion of involvement but denies guilt and says he will prove a perfect alibi.

Salt Lake Utah James R. Hay Paecific Lumber Company Peter Mortensen Mortensen Young Hay Hay Mortensen Onsegorts

Accident on Pittsburg Bessemer train at Houston Junction

An accident on the Pittsburg Bessemer and Lake Erie line at Houston Junction injured about a dozen passengers. Several were seriously hurt, including Frank Davy and Maloney, with many passengers cut or bruised as cars overturned after a switch failure.

Pittsburg Erle Sharon Bessemer Lake Erle Frank Davy Nternalin Mere Hel Ioorke Maloney Alaron Ivars Eit Mere Elleslaih Haywoul Meteor Tormeyer Bod Maywood Houston Junction Joe Om Ib Elde Tomek

Unclear OCR Fragment with Several Place Names

The readable text lists scattered words and names such as Wisconsin and Mallin without coherent events. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or actions can be determined from the fragment.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at political figures and symbols

Fragmentary text mentions Vai fed Matin Senator William J Beiwell and references a family and others in an unclear civic scene. Readable specifics are minimal, with no verifiable events, dates, or places to anchor a report.

William J Beiwell

Gage Calls Banking Reform After Congress Report

Secretary Lyman J. Gage at the New York Bankers Association banquet urges currency reform and stronger banking links. He warns the system's weakness lies in isolated banks and stresses credit over money, noting government strength yet urging measures to withstand future stress.

Gage Con Contivian Bietween Dividil Neamakers Congress

Chief Arthur on Labor Conference in New York

Cleveland leader P M Arthur, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, says arbitration is sound but success depends on the selection of twelve decisive voting members. he urges close understanding of the labor dispute and waits to see if the plan yields any modification of differences. Max Hayes calls the conference a humbug and political, noting Cleveland workers doubt its value.

Associated Press Cleveland P. M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers New York Max Hayes Workiwgmen New York City

Kansas Commercial Club Banquet Highlights Wu Ting Fang Visit

Five hundred guests attended the seventh annual Kansas City Commercial Club banquet marking the John Jay treaty signing. Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister was guest of honor, receiving a rousing welcome as he entered the hall. Toasts covered trade relations with China, the United States Army, the Louisiana Purchase, and other topics with speakers from Missouri and Mississippi.

Kansas City Commercial Club of Wu Ting-fang Ching United States Army Arthur MacArthur Flw Lehman St. Louis John M. Allen Mississippi

Police Warden Glennon on Trial in Disorderly House Case

Police Warden Edward G. Glennon of the Thirtieth street tenderloin station faced a neglect of duty indictment in General Sessions Court. The state presented witnesses asserting the West Ward Street dispute was a disorderly house and that Glennon had been ordered to close it. The court adjourned for the night, sending Glennon to the Tombs until morning.

New York Edward G. Glennon Thirtieth Street Tenderloin Court of General Sessions Glennon

Fragmented OCR Mystery From The Asaalated Mines

Fragmented text from a New York page appears garbled with many misspellings and stray letters. It mentions a charge and a hiveomy of SILT, with unclear names and events, making the exact story hard to parse.

New Yorke Dee

Abram Cox Store Company sale announced in Philadelphia capital

The article notes a planned sale by The Are wold Traffy company Arnyld Capital of The Abram Cox Store Cowodpy in Philadelphia capital for $190.00. It mentions Columbia Land company Pittsburgh capital $100 and Hunger Structural State company Bangor capital lu da.

Hherbhung Dee Lkatten Todas Ue Arewold Arnyld Abram Cox Cowodpy Philadelphaa Capital Columbia Land Company Pitcburg Hunger Structural State Company Banger

Fatal Crash on Southern Pacific

Washington dispatch reports a fatal crash on the Southern Pacific line. The Navy Department has not yet prepared its answer to objections raised by Admiral Schley’s counsel, but plans to deliver it tomorrow after extensive work by Captain Lemly and Sellester Hanna. A letter from the Navy Department to Admiral Schley discusses protest procedures and potential department conclusions.

Washington Navy Department Wy T. Sampron Cam Tian Santago von He Qaevor Anguiment Silat Suol Department John D. Long W. S. Schley

Explosion at Pittsburg furnace kills ten workers

An explosion at the Jones and Laughlin Soho furnace in Second Avenue near Brady Street vaporized gas and fire, killing ten men and injuring four as nineteen laborers were on the furnace platform eighty five feet above ground. The blast followed a heavy wheelbarrow accident during ore dumping, with Hungarian workers among the dying and injured.

Associated Press Pittsburg Soho Jones & Laughlin, Ltd Second Avenue Brady Street Samea Frankowieg Stock Yard

Dr Charles Henry Brent Leads Philippine Episcopal Mission

Dr Charles Henry Brent of St Stephens Church in Boston joined the Episcopal church mission in the Philippines. The ceremony was conducted in Manila with notable clergy present and a procession honoring late church leaders.

Charles Henry Brent Associated Prevd Boston Dee Mev Charles Henry Hrent St. Stephens Chupeh Bho Dave Delunide Sal Miah

Unclear historical notice from The Aspaciatial Presa

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a local notice or feature from The Aspaciatial Presa with scattered mentions of Michigan and West Wolat. The readable items are too garbled to identify a coherent event, date, or involved organizations.

UMN grants ceremony noted by Washington wire service

Exchelve Wire reports from The Ascillated Pret outline UMN credentialing event in Washington. Mamie Jonley introduces a grant and a procession honoring Mia Mobtoles, widow of the late justice chief. ACME Wie honors admiral Sampson and Sealey with rank changes at the event.

Washington, Bee Reutin Mamie Jonley Mia ACME Mr. Metitioan Pia Seine Admirala Sampson Sealey and Cage

Uncertain OCR Names Spark Local Interest in December Note

A fragmentary wire report from Washington notes several individuals tied to a December event. Edward BE. Agoow of Orange aged 21 and William & Jons of Scranton are mentioned in incomplete detail, with year context unclear.

Washington Edward BE. Agoow Orange William & Jons Scranton

Collision Shatters Pacific Coast Limited Trains

A north bound Pacific coast limited collides with a south bound train near Uplands. Both engines demolish. baggage and smoking cars burn. Fireman on the south bound is killed. several en route passengers injured. Engineers jump clear. two clinicians aid the injured.

Coffey Associated Press San Francisco Los Angeles Uplands A. Phelps Wells Fargo Kaprest Company W. Garland Thurber

Steamer Kanawha Bell Breaks in Two in WV Wreck

In Charlestown West Virginia on December 19 the steamer Kanawha Bell serving between Charlestown and Montgomery split at lock No 9 near Pann Creek during a down trip. Eight deck hands drowned while officers survived. The Calvert rescued survivors and brought them to Charlestown as River conditions ran high with a furious current.

Charlestown W. Va Kanawha Bell Montgomery Pann Creek Calvert

Parade Abandons Feature At World’s Fair Groundbreaking

Exclusive dispatch from St Louis reports extreme weather forcing cancellation of the parade at the world’s fair site groundbreaking. Directors will travel by carriage to perform the ceremony, with public events shifted to later in the day and evening.

St. Louis Tater Camquet

Manitou Company Plant Hit by Fire and Explosion

A Marton Manitaetielog company plant in Bele fasin, Hreckigan, suffered a blast and fire today. The explosion damaged the factory where a large tank of crude glycerin stored. Officials report 204,000 in losses and insurance claims as investigation begins.

New York Dire Marton Manitaetielog Company Dinating Om Bele Fasin Hreckigan Gindames Hull Etn Tty Marion Manivetaving Gampany Beapetite

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