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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1902

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All Powers Agree to The Presidents Plan

Cabinet meeting summary indicates allies accept The Hague arbitration for the Venezuelan dispute with President Roosevelt not acting as arbitrator. Castro reportedly agrees to submit differences to arbitration and negotiations focus on a protocol while Monroe Doctrine remains unthreatened. Two suspects, McCoy and Gutterman, arrested in a murder case linked to a roadside assault near Bainbridge.

Hague International Tribunal Worsetihire Witte Associated Miss Washington Dew Troosevelt Pharae Teliumat Prembers Root Ehiev Corressoaidencv Lomson Berlin Rome Caracas Roosevelt Tay Castello Venesvelt Hague Muropeai Pooers Moosevelt Whey United States

Trackwalker Jacob Bostick Murdered in Pennsylvania

Jacob H. Bostick a Pennsylvania railroad trackwalker was found dead with unknown assassins suspected. The exclusive wire from Tao Associated Brew Lancaster reports the victim’s body discovered in December near the railroad line. Local authorities investigate the fatal incident as a shocking crime.

Jacob Bostick Lancaster Jacob H. Bostick Pennsylvania Railroad

Disappointment Felt in London Over Venezuelan Dispute

The Associated Press report from London notes cautious, lukewarm reception to Roosevelt’s decision not to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute. The Hague option is seen as likely to drift into endless talks, while most observers praise Roosevelt’s restraint amid the “sorry business.” The Daily News voices approval of reopening arbitration, while other papers attack Britain’s handling of the episode and American diplomacy.

Toondon Opp Roosevelt Hagia Guistra Hague Taylor Froone Biel Hess The Daily News Ammerican Poole Daily Maid Great Britain

Lorenzo Tries to Escape but Is Recaptured Aboard Bogota

Victorina Lorenzo, a noted Indian guerrilla leader, made a bold escape attempt aboard the Colombian cruiser Bogota yesterday but was recaptured and returned to the ship. The Bogota was off Cauca with more than 2000 government and former revolutionary troops aboard.

Puna Dow Victordina Lorene Bogota Lewie Lorenzo Herrera Rorce Madelling Department of Cauca

Archduke Ferdinand and Crown Princess Planned US Visit

Exclusive dispatch reports Archduke Ferdinand and the Crown Princess of Saxony with companions planning a trip to the United States. Authorities indicate a likelihood they may seek homes in Europe upon arrival, reflecting cautious interest in American society. External sources flag potential settlement near influential circles.

America Vienna Archduke Ferdinand Saxony Europs

Lynched Man Misidentified In Kansas City Killing

Report says Joe Godley, brother of Montgomery Godley lynched yesterday, may have fired the killing shot. Joe was wounded and sought hiding in Welr City. Gus and Jeeta Godley jailed in Girard. mother sought medical aid for a neck wound, doctor refused to disclose Joe’s location.

Tress Fittebure Kansne Dew Joe Godley Montgomery Godley Welr City Ian Hinkle Godley Brothers Joe Gus Jeeta Girard Thelie Godley Boys Eald

Fourteen Miners Buried as Wreck Claims Thanksgiving Deaths

A Colorado and Southern freight wreck near Trinidad Colorado left fourteen additional miners dead or missing. A single survivor died after extraction as the car was reduced to splinters. The group, all from chimps North of Trinidad, were en route to spend Christmas in Trinidad.

Trinidad

Gale Lashes Denmark Christmas Night Damaging Property

A severe gale in Denmark on Christmas night and morning crippled street and telecommunication services. Copenhagen reports fatalities and injuries as ships dragged anchors, trolley lines toppled, and many buildings suffered partial or total ruin.

Copenhagen Denmark Danish Sweden Proviness Piesgore Tobinsen Norwephin Burk G. S. Penns

Inventor Bell Denies Flying Machine Claim

Dr Alemandes Graham Bell returns to Washington from Cape Breton and refutes reports of inventing a flying machine. He says no machine exists but notes interest in a tying device that could function as a gliding craft with a kite setup, adding he has built a prototype but will not disclose details now.

Alexander Graham Bell Vie Ansochind Pres Washington Alemandes Graham Bell Juust Cape Breton Wil

Vanderbilt He Begins Best Day Since Illness

Dr. Austin Flint left the Vanderbilt residence tonight and stated Vanderbilt’s recovery progress shows improvement. The remarks reflect renewed hope as Vanderbilt undergoes convalescence.

New York Doe Vanderbilt Austin Flint Flint

Giroone Proposes Policy Commission Appointment in New York

In an exclusive wire from Tn Anociated Pie New York Dec Sir Francisco Giroone the newly appointed policy commissioner announces tonight that he would petition his depution with Major Kbstein and Captain Piper for the commission approval.

Pie New York Francisco Giroone

Seligman on Social Progress at American Societies Meeting

The American Historical Society and American Economic Association opened joint sessions in Philadelphia at Drexel Institute with Dr. Joseph Wharton welcoming attendees. Lively addresses by Captain A. T. Mahan and E R. Seligman discussed six factors shaping modern industrial society, arguing slavery is vanishing, industrial capital dominates, and democratic ideals advance alongside rising public opinion and social control.

Philadelphia American Historical Society The American Economic Association Drexel Institute Joseph Wharton Bchool of Fringues University of Pennsylvania Bet Aa. T. Mahan United States Navy Historical Society BE. Or. Aa. Seligminen Columbie University Economic Association Seligman Lou Idothia Hans Pouselle Uie

Economic forces shaping a fairer industrial order

A discussion argues that modern industry will evolve toward shared prosperity through collective bargaining, greater monopoly oversight, and legislator action. It envisions a gradual rise of labor value, less barbarism, and a balanced national dividend across classes.

Patna Oglal

Chamberlain Arrives at Natal in Warm Welcome

Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain landed at Durban on Goodhope after departing Portsmouth November 25. He urged conciliation with Dutch and British subjects, praised Lord Milner, and spoke of equality and mutual respect between races amid the Natal visit.

Associated Press Durban Natal Chamberlin Chamberlain Portsmouth England Goodhope Lord Milner South Africa Vietor Mr. Chamberlain Sonu Litwind

Earthquakes Hit Turkeestan City Andijan Aftershocks Destructive

Enclusive Wire reports tremors in Andijan Turkeestan where 1500 houses were destroyed and residents live in railway cars. Committees list losses while guards monitor the line and the Andijan railway station nears collapse. Remaining dwellings are rapidly reconstructed for future use.

Andijan Agheubad Amdijan

Campaign on Defiance and Mail Frauds Reported

Local postoffice reports a wave of letters from New York agencies claiming recipients owe large sums for jewelry. Many letters target dead or relocated individuals and threaten lawsuits, with postmen told to warn recipients the mail is part of a blackmail scheme.

Deflanes Dec Moerehan New York W York Peatottio

Marconi Receives Telegram On Wireless Success

A telegram reply to Marconi from the Italian minister of marine praises the cooperation and congratulates him on the successful achievement. The message, sent from Glace Bay, notes pride in arranging the official thanks and acknowledges the notable milestone in wireless communication.

Bagluaire Glace Bay Dev. S Marconi

Grant will filed for probate estate divided into four shares

Exclusive wire from The Associated Dion reports Mrs. Ulysses S Grant's will leaving her estate to four equal shares. General Fred D Grant named executor with trust for his family and heirs. Provisions allocate income to support Frederick D Grants family Ulysses S Grants family Jesse R Grants and Ellen W Sartoris with life interest for Ellen and remainder to her children. The will directs division of real estate valued at about 40000 dollars, securities 180000 dollars and furniture 4000 dollars. The memento from the Empress of Japan valued at a thousand years old is to go to the Museum of Art New York.

Associated Dion Washington Ulysses Grant Japan Museum of Arte New York Pred D. Grant Register Dent Mioney Frederick D. Grant Ulysses &. Grant Jesse R. Grant Ellen W. Sartoris

Knoxville Tests Commerce Law Complaint Against Railways

R W Austin of Live and Let Live Coal in Knoxville files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Southern Railway discriminates against his coal business. He claims prices by Knoxville dealers are fixed in a price schedule and seeks an investigation to ensure sufficient rail cars and equal terms for competition with established dealers.

Washington R. W. Austin Knoxville Tenn Live and Let Live Coal Company Knoxville Women's Christian Association For the Poor Inter-State Commerce Comission Southern Railway Austin Jellico

House Boat Explosion on the Ohio River

An Austrian woman died and a man was killed when a powder explosion followed an attempt to start a fire on a house boat on the Ohio River. The woman was burned to death. her husband and several boarders escaped but others perished in the blast. An Austrian boarder, seeking money, returned after the initial blast and was killed by more powder stored on the boat.

Heoubenville Dee Ohio River Austilan

Thirteen deaths reported in river trade and politics

A chaotic telegraph dispatch reports the death of Dino, a thantic politician and assessor, at age 11 in Louisville. Captain W W O'Neill of Pittsburg to New Orleans died in Elisabeth Pennsylvania. Mary Hartwell Catherwood died at her Pittsburgh home. Captain Forse, veteran Ohio River engineer, died at his son in law’s residence after a long river career.

Louisville Dwlera Fllaaboul W. W. O' Nell Marie Think Pittsbuyeg Pitttsburg New Orlewins Chictago Law Pittabure O'Neil Pittsburg New Oorleasy Elisabeth Forse George Hammond Ohio River

Guam report cites dire finances and no copra exports

Commander Schroeder’s year end Guam report warns of strained island finances after Congress withheld requested funds. Exports total $85,649 while imports reach $395,165, with no copra exports and insufficient cocoa or coffee for home use. Recommendations include establishing an agricultural experimental station and codifying island laws.

Department of Agriculture Associated Press Washington Seaton Schroeder Guam Navy Department Congress Schroeder United States United State Ile Tumon Bay Pedro M. Duirte Flo

Earnings of the Central of New Jersey

The Central Railroad of New Jersey reports November earnings at 8,1717? with net earnings up sharply by 120 percent from the prior November. For the five months ending in November, gross earnings rose while net earnings show a decline compared with the same period last year.

Central OF New Jersey Philadelpha Central Railroad of New Jersey Walt Met

Guard detail to accompany Machilay's tomb in Canton

Lieutenant Recow and Inglehart with two sergeants, four corporals and seventy privates of Company A, Third United States Infantry, depart Fort Thongs Ky for Canton Ohio to guard Presidente Machiles tomb. They will retrieve a detachment of the Fourteenth Infantry.

Lieitenante Inglehart Third United States Infantry Fort Thongs Canton Presidente Machileys Fourteenth Infantry

City Won't Issue Bonds for Cows for Poor

New York December 2 Mayor Lowto released an opinion by City Solicitor Rives stating the city charter forbids issuing bonds to buy cows for the worthy poor. The board of aldermen had earlier approved $230000 for the expenditure.

New York Lowto Hight Cration Rives

Weather Forecast for Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday continues unsettled with highs in the 40s to 50s in Washington and eastern Pennsylvania. Winds shift to a fresh north direction at night. Showers are possible, with cooler air arriving by Sunday.

Washington Dee Pennsylvania

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Zuelan Costra Birituln Tanhiurrahelias Castro Bainbridge Columbia McCoy Gutterman Tao London Gale Darius Green Mr. Vanderbilt Greene MR. Seligman Chamberlains Turkestan Mr. Austin Asoviated Press J'ooss Dwe Dino Island the Assocratinl Press Will McKinley
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