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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1902

Page

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Confidence Grows in Roosevelt Arbitration Efforts

Berlin reports Italian acceptance terms for arbitration over Venezuela demand equality of treatment with other powers. France urges Hague Court reference while Roosevelt stands by arbitration, with Italy and Rome listing conditions and Paris noting interpellation over Hague article 27. Caracas confirms Castro V accepting submission to arbitration with conditions. Washington says no decision yet as talks continue. JAN McLEOD WINS AMERICAN CATCH-ASCATCH-CAN TITLE IN WASHINGTON.

Italy France Anoviated Berlin Lokal Angeiger Allce Roosevelt Rome Paris Baron D'Estournelles de Constant Deleasee

Starving cattle trapped on high Colorado range

An exclusive Associated Press dispatch reports thousands of cattle in northwestern Colorado, on Routt and Rio Blanco ranges, are starving due to being snowbound with no pasture or water. The Humane Society cannot rescue them, stating they are powerless to assist as feed cannot be reached or cattle moved to winter quarters.

Associated Pros Denver Dee Colorido Humaine Society Rio Blanco

Extreme Cold Grips South Dakota With Deep Snow

A weather wire reports temperatures down to 12 below zero in South Dakota and two feet of snow on the level. Snowdrifts pile against structures and officials warn of hazardous travel and extended cold.

South Dakota

Government May Take Action on Venezuela Arbitration Proposal

Washington reports indicate a proposal to arbitrate Venezuela disputes at The Hague may reach President Castro via Caracas. Officials hint an early decision, with the United States likely to uphold a blockade until arbitration proceeds, to protect American shipping interests.

Associated Press Washington Caracas Castro Venezuela Hague Hay State Department Rosevelt Bowen United States

Warships Use Searchlights at Venezuela Coast Watch

Allied warships sweep the Venezuela coast with searchlights as forty vessels remain detained at La Guaira. The American Red Cross steamer Caracao delivered the rest of her cargo to Willemstad Curacao on December 26, amid the ongoing blockade and naval activity in the region.

la Guayra Willemstad Curacao Caracao Venezuela la Chuugsrin

Earthquake Shocks Hit Adandjan Region

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Imups describe continued seismic activity in Adandjan and the Central Russia area. Four to five strong shocks were felt the night of December 2, causing rail rolling stock to move and panic among railroad workers. Traffic remains suspended as authorities assume control. damage totals are estimated in general railway dollars.

Imups Petersburg Adandjan Ine Andian General Raillion Dalluirs

Miss Knox II From Washington Miss Knox Abandons California Japan Trip

Miss Rebecca Knox daughter of the attorney general has returned from Pittsburg for Christ in. She is at her parents home on KK Street and has postponed her planned departure for California to join her aunt and uncle in a trip to Japan.

Pros Washington Hkebecca Knox Pittsburg Christin KK Streel Knox California Japan

Christmas Tragedy Ends in Gunfire at Kansas City Home

A. Sick Woman was shot three times in bed by her husband William P. Hollenback who then shot his 17 year old daughter and killed himself after locking the apartment doors. The wife survived seriously wounded and the couple had recent quarrels and a planned police court appearance for mistreatment.

Irom Kansas City Dee William PP. Hollenback Dio Hollenback

Cable Ship Silvertown Nears Pacific Link Completion

The Cable Ship Silvertown will complete its voyage Friday and lay the first link in the transPacific cable. A Honolulu connection will be buoyed and spliced thirty five miles offshore as 260 knots were laid in the last day, totaling 2109 knots from San Francisco amid rough seas. Honolulu officials plan celebrations for the arrival of the Silvertown and the new San Francisco link. The conduit bringing wires to the Welkiki company offices is nearly finished.

Silvertown San Francisco Honolulu Victoria B. C Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Association Builders’ and Traders’ Exchange Welkiki

Outwitted her mother eloped for Christmas wedding

Dalsy B. Koons of Philadelphia ran away with Morris A. Harrington a Wanamaker cler k in Philadelphia after eloping to Delaware. They married at Union Methodist Episcopal Church Wilmington on Christmas Eve. The bride’s mother confronted the clergyman and then left. the couple plan to establish a home in Philadelphia.

Wilmington Del Dalsy B. Koons Philadelphia Delaware Episcopil Church Morris A. Harrington Wanamaker Quaker City Miro

Four Burned to Death in Pierfield House Fire

Exclusive wire reports a blaze at Julius King’s Piervefield paper town home in the Adirondacks. Mrs M J McCiavern and her three children perished on the lower floor while King and his wife with boarders escaped by jumping from windows. One man was seriously burned and the fire’s cause is undetermined.

Julius King Agoolitot Miets Malone N. Y Lice Julius Wing Piervefield Adirondacks M. J. McCiavern King

Rome envoy seeks Saxon reconciliation over crown dispute

Excluded piece reports that the pope sent a prelate to Geneva to disclose circumstantial details of Saxony’s status with the crown. The Rome correspondent notes efforts toward a peaceful settlement and potential reconciliation in the Saxon dispute.

Witt Associated Mrose London Rome Daily Mail Geneva Saxony

Lynching Follows Police Murder in Pittsburg

Exelwaive Wire reports Montgomery Godley, a colored man, was taken from jail and lynched by a mob in Pittsburg after he fatally shot policeman Milton Hinkle as officers attempted to protect themselves from a crowd of unruly negroes.

Pittsburg Kan Dee Montgomery Godley Milton Hinkle Ceffbery

Wage Increase For 12000 Buffalo Rochester And Pittsburg Workers

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a seven percent wage raise for about 12 000 employees of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad. The increase takes effect December 1 and covers nearly all workers.

Streas Pittsburg Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad

St Louis Cab Drivers Stage Midnight Strike

Cab and carriage drivers in St Louis begin a strike at midnight to demand wage increases. Reports indicate widespread stoppage with disrupted city transport as police and city officials monitor the action.

BL. Louis Hus Ux Dylvera Louis

Tariff the vital issue in trust control debate

Senator West of Missouri argues tariffs fuel monopolies and that removing tariff protections will force world competition. He urges Democratic leadership to back constitutional or legislative remedies, warning the Republican party resists curbing trusts and predicting uncertain presidency outcomes.

Associated Meow New York Washington New York Times Senator West Missouri Sild England United States Republican Party House of Representatives Dingley Congress Sherman Shold Invnsure Tde Ali Bhimin Senate Thanes Dveto Omny Tr Brean Bryan Democratic Party

Toledo Dated Tale Claims Cathedral Loot During Mexican War

The Bee reports Warren J. Baker claims secret loot from Mexican cathedral pillaging during the war. He recounts digging into sanctuaries with a captain’s aide, burying jewels and golden images, and later warning others to keep silent under threat from Mexican authorities.

Toledo the Bee Today Warren J. Baker Ohio Mexico City Las Vozcainas College Baker Captain Kidd Vera Cruz General Scott New York Hillsdale Mich Tillsdale

Dr Lorenz Interview Highlights his Medical Travels

Dr Adolph Loreng, returning from Boston, asserts his U S earnings total about 170000 in four months across Chicago and New York. He says private patients in each city were few and that hospital and clinical work dominated, with physicians profiting more than himself. He praises American hospitality and notes ethical success but limited material gain.

Associated Press New York Adolph Loreeng Boston Chicago Ronal Loreng

Trouble in Morocco declares growing rebel threat with troops stretched

Moroccos unrest deepens as pretenders to rule surge in number and government forces, though outmatched, prepare for reinforced action. An expedition of 14,000 troops is set to depart, with irregular cavalry mobilized. Several tribes hesitate, weighing allegiance should government setbacks occur.

London Timsatez Morocco Foluwere

John Marx Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances

Exclusive wire reports John Marx a miner was found dead on the Lehigh Valley tracks at Mitthion during a strike period. Authorities investigate foul play while noting his house was blown up by dynamite. Local news sources from Wilken-Barre provide details.

Vrees Wilken-Barre John Marx Mitthion

Lancaster Farmer Shot In Cold Blood In District

A 25-year-old Lancaster County farmer Christian C Rauck was shot by a intruder in the cellar of his home around 1 am He staggered inside and died two hours later as his mother and father faced a family tragedy The killer fled and footprints were erased by snowfall as authorities hunted for the shooter.

Christian C. Rauck Lancaster Amociatedies Benjamin Rauck Paradise This County Rauck Ruuek

Two Pool Room Victims Die in Hot Springs Blast

Hot Springs Arkansas December 23 William Helwig and Joe Kenney both of Hot Springs died overnight after yesterday pool room explosion. Four other victims remain at risk including C T R Donnelly of Chicago William Metzger Thorman Ogier Arlington hotel Hot Springs and W B Mectherney Louisville Kentucky. The Turf Exchange pool room on Central avenue was wrecked as crowds fell to rubble. Propriety owner RK Chambers suffered severe injuries and others are treated by city physicians.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark WiLliam Helwig Joe Kenney C. TR. Donnelly Chicago William Metzger Thorman Ogier Arlington Hotel Mectherney Louisville Central Avenue RK. C. Chambers J. C. Bureh Benjamin Murray Murray Charles Walker Chambers

Threatening Kidnap Letter Tuts Abbottstown Fire

A cryptic note threats kidnapping of a child near Abbottstown in Adams County. The letter demands money and threatens harm if not complied, mentioning a suspect named Pat Crowe and referencing a new law to punish the writer if caught. The writer’s identity is unknown to Mr March.

Hilnover Abbottstown Adamis County Pat Crowe Cudahy Allen Amiaveh Miller March

Sheep Fire at Union Stock Yards Destroys Many

A blaze at the Union Stock Yards in South Omaha destroyed numerous sheep. Firefighters battled the flames as about 500 head were consumed, with additional sheep driven away but many returning to the blaze.

Ascachtud Omaha Union Stock Yards Company South Omaha

Man Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Domestic Tragedy

An exclusive report from Algom, Iowa, December 4 states Henry Adama shot his wife during a quarrel and then killed himself with a shotgun. The couple had argued for months, leaving two young children.

Algom Henry Adama Anl Eix Montha

Vanderbilt S Doctor Bulletin From New York

Exclusive wire report states physicians in attendance on Cornelius Vanderbilt note his condition shows improvement and that he remains in good day. The bulletin is issued as of December 21 by The Associated Prom from New York Dew.

Associated Prose Worcester Miss Dan Mc Leod Nelson McLeod Jenkins Associated Prom New York Dew Cornelius Vanderbilt Aly Vanderbilt

Christmas Across Courts and Palaces In Europe And Washington

Snowy Christmas reports from Washington London and Rome note the president and cabinet members exchanging gifts and hosting guests at the White House and official residences while King Edward and Queen Alexandra celebrate at Sandringham. Emperor William distributes gifts and decorates the imperial Christmas tree as Rome hosts embassy festivities.

England Sandringham London William Rome Edward Queen Alexandra Bandringham Prince of Wales Princess Victoria Duchess of Fife Prince Princess Charles of Denmark Wingland Great Britain Clyde Tyne Stevlin Sans Soauccl Park New Palace Anenlean Meyer Mrs. Cloris Washington Aliss Carew Foogewell St. Louis

Yachtings Croesus Bride Marries Millionaire in Quiet Newport Ceremony

Miss Pritchard of Pottsville and Harry P. Smith of Heston Massachusetts wed in a private Newport ceremony performed by Dr James Batchell at the bride’s father’s home. Bridesmaid Hull Silohter and best man J L Pritchard attended. The couple plans a Mediterranean trip and future yacht plans aboard the Adrianne.

Pottsville Miss Follner Pritchard Pottaville Nicsime Vanderbilt Newport Bob New York City Harry P. Smith Heston Mass Trev James 'J. Batchell Pritehard Mies Hull Silohter J. L. Pritehard Myr Mira Smith Mr. Smith New York Yacht Club Wastern Yaoha Club

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Germany The la Victoria CTC Dod Hadeon CVT Itwake Foreign Offices Hay Wae i White House Jan M'Leod Tom Jenkins Venezuelan Asia Miss Knox II Political Future Tarlif Sherman DR. Lorenz America Associated Prize Mr. Vanderbilt Theodore, Jr Ferguson Rough Riders Cowles Croesus Vly Associated Prom Weather Forecast Dea Saturda
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