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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

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Foraker Hanna Rivalry Intensifies in Ohio Senate Fight

The article reports a widening feud between Foraker and Hanna in Ohio politics as legislators clash in Columbus. It notes telephonic exchanges, factional plans, and efforts to control committees and offices, with a separate Democratic stance and no opposition to Duker for the Senate nomination.

Hue Foraker Senater Hann Hina Heaven Hanna Slwrrin Pforaker Mckinley Tornaker Hannna Senate T Republicuin Charles Sh. Stirts Parker Inter State Committee John ER. Malloy Chowernorr Nash Hania Loth Aosure Tine Thee James Kilebourne United States Charles W. Duker Cinchinati

Young dealer jumps from Brooklyn Bridge survives

John Pinever, a wholesale liquor dealer from Middletown, N Y, jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge this afternoon. He was rescued by a tug, taken to a hospital where he lay unconscious for hours but survived the fall. He told doctors he wanted to test if he could make the jump.

New York Deco John Pinever Middletown N. Y Brooklyn Bridge Pinever New York Tower

Anthracite Year Seen As Banner for Coal Trade

Philadelphia Ledger reports the anthracite year near completion with strong demand and high production. Analysts predict about 0.9 billion dollars in value, stating output would have been higher with more facilities and no car shortages. The market exceeded supply late in the year, but producers show no plans for major early changes.

Philadelphia Deb Lodwerlin Meeks

Denmark Considers Plebiscite Over West Indies Sale

Copenhagen reports debate over selling the Danish West Indies. Government may ask Secretary Hay to permit a plebiscite, with insiders split on public sentiment and the role of promoters. A company plans to improve island infrastructure if the sale falls through.

Associated Pres Copenhagen Danish West Indies Hay C. Brun Washington Doehide

The Chinese Progress Reveals Progressive Tendency

The Chinese foreign office officials attended a dinner at United States Minister Con ger’s residence in Pekin, drawing attention in official circles. Ma Tung, a former Boxer leader, and Wang Wen Shao, a plenipotentiary, were present along with several American women. The dinner marks a shift from strict protocol to a more social engagement with foreign representatives.

Asenatedl Press Pekin Wee Cireles United States Conger Foreign Office Ma Tung Wang Wen Shao

Panama Canal sale talks begin as price cited near forty million

Paris dispatch reports M. Lampre secretary general of the Panama Canal Co sails to New York to discuss sale terms with American representatives. The Associated Press notes the asking price around 40 million, not yet fixed, with the isthmian commission's definitive report guiding negotiations and no grounds for further misunderstandings.

Paris M. Lampre Panama Canal Company New York United States Thinama Company America Cougins Haas Isthmian Commission Panama Company Associated Press Wwe Isthmiin Commission Come Pany M. Liamore France

Unclear Event Report From Withington Dec 2

Fragmentary wire report notes a military matter involving Adjutant Geto Segiaene of Valltorata and two TU Meteo for talks over the coming weeks. The details are garbled and identities appear uncertain.

Watchman Murder Mystery at Jackson Street Wharf

Exclusive report from Philadelphia details the killing of George A. Price, a watchman at a railroad contractors tool house on Jackson street wharf. Police hold Harry Johnson and David Henry as suspects after a brutal axe wound and throat slashing, with robbery cited as a motive and $12 plus a revolver missing.

Philadelphia George A. Price Jackson Street Wharf Delaware River Harry Johnson One Contractors Bruce David Henry Jackson Street

Water Spout Destroys Saffe Morocco Town

Exclusive AP report from Vanier Morocco describes a water spout hitting the fortress seaport town of Saffe. It inundated the lower town for 12 hours, sweeping structures into the sea and causing enormous damage. About 200 residents are reported missing while European presence is noted as absent.

Associated Press Vanier Morocco Saffe Moroven Moreacen

Chaffee Denies Friction Between Civil and Military Authorities

General Chaffee told an Associated Press correspondent there is no friction between civil and military authorities in the Philippines and that harmony prevails. He cited habeas corpus cases as the only friction, resolved to mutual satisfaction, and said conflicts are personal opinions not official discord. Acting Governor Wright echoed that sensibility calms tensions as procedures proceed toward pacification.

Miunila General Chaffee Associated Press Philippine Archipelago Chaffee Taft Wright Manila Philippine

Landslide on the Chesapeake Rail Line Triggers Wreck

A washout caused a Chesapeake railroad landslide near Reusen's station five miles south of Lynchburg on the James River branch. A passenger train wreck killed four to five, including conductor Captain Whitaker and engineer Fisher, with the fireman unharmed. Several others injured but not seriously, as the hillside crashed onto the tracks.

Lynchburg Chesapeake Railroad Reusen's James River Captain Whitaker Fisher Express Mos Hinner Shannon

Floods Trigger Widespread Rail and River Flood Alerts

Reports from New Jersey and Pennsylvania describe record rainfall causing Raritan River flooding and track closures on the Brunswick Trainedon system. Towns like Bound Brook brace for inundation while bridges on the Conestoga and Susquehanna face destruction threats and power losses.

New York Somerville N. J Raritan Isley Othe Bound Brook Brunswick Triaedon Company Middle Brook Philadelphia Reading Jersey Central Saratoga N.Y. Dee

Vague protest ends with police action outside council meeting

The report describes a disrupted assembly as a protest led by Suzuor Fors faced suppression. Demonstrators clashed with officers, halting the gathering while security moved to clear the area.

Trouble in the Order of B rith Abraham

Five hundred members of the fraternal Order of B rith Abraham met in New York to discuss restoring endowment funds. A dispute split the group between factions led by past officers and Grand Master Samuel Dorf, ending in a physical altercation that required police intervention. the meeting adjourned to next Sunday.

New York Order of Mrith Abraham Oscar Wellner Newark N. J Moses Luboleky Robert Strahl Samuel Dorf

Six Men Die In Mine Cage Accident At Hartshorn

A shaft No 1 cage at McAlester Coal Co. halted ascending near bottom, killing six of eight men. Three named Russians Alexander Romanchok Michiel Pertke and Ef Ketchok were among the dead. Two others survived with minor injuries. Remaining victims were recent arrivals from Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Bansas City Hartshorn I. T MccAlester Coal Company Alexander Romanchok Michiel Pertke Ef. Ketchok Pennsylvania

Funeral of Miss Nell Cropsey in Elizabeth City

Crowds fill the Methodist church as funeral services conclude for Miss Nell Cropsey, whose body was found in the Pasquotank river after weeks of search. The uncle Andrew Cropsey plans interment in Brooklyn. Wilcox case looms with possible trial and public unrest noted by officials and ministers.

Elizabeth City Nell C. Cropsey Pasquotunk Methodist R. Ht. Tuttle C. W. Duke J. J. Forbes The Baptist Church Andrew G. Cropsey Brooklyn Citizens’ Committee Wilcox Ile Jess Pcasion Wilcos St. W.turner Citlyoens Committee Miss Cropsey Wilson

Zionist fund formed to purchase land in Syria and Palestine

An exclusive wire reports Zionist groups establish a purchase fund to acquire land in Syria and Palestine. The drive includes international collections and aims to support related organizations while promoting movement goals and holding meetings or conferences.

Isle Switzerland Sexton Jatirelia Seria Palestine Lund

Rosebery Signals Liberal Pact on Papier Reform

The Pile News reports Lord Rosebery plans to act with the Liberal party on reform figures. It notes Sir Honey Campbellthamerman is seen as the stronger choice for the leadership.

London Lord Rosebery Liberal Honey Campbellthamerman

Vale student dies at 23 in Le High University life

Exclusive wire report says John Peck a ghadivite of Vale and dutmer dustintor at Le High University died today aged 23. No further details are provided.

Associated Pres

Fire chief Bonner eyed for Manila fire department move

Exclusive wire reports ex Fire Chief Hugh J Bonner is under consideration to head Manila Philippines fire department reorganized on New York lines. He visited Washington this week and may accept the post after a recent cable from the Philippine commission requesting the best man. The plan follows a law creating the department with high salary prospects.

Associated Press New York Hugh J. Bonner Roosevelt War Department Manila Philippine Islands Bonner Washington Philippine Commission Edwards Insulaor Bureau Wis Oripine Teowas

Chile Argentina Afpair Simplified

Informal talks in Santiago reveal Argentina may seek changes to the protocol for settling the dispute. Chilean Charge Senor Infante says no formal demand has been made and hopes for a peaceful solution without war. He notes negotiations proceed amicably and stresses confidence in a peaceful outcome.

Washington Del Senor Infante Santiago Argentina Chile

General Mendoza Pursued Across Venezuela in Shifting Moves

From Provo Caracas dispatch: General Luchina Mendogza president elect of Carabobo rebels against Castro, fights government troops near Miranda and Guarreo, escapes with forty followers toward the mountains. Colombian gunboats sail from Pine to reinforce Castro as unrest widens.

Carabobo Castro Alban Caracas Venezuela Luchina Mendogza San Victoria Wue Eut San Juan de Las Moros Villa de Cura Miranda Lia Puerta Mendoza Ortiz Guarleo Colon Dee Boyaen Pine General Pingon Barranquil

No clear readable event in Hinwinglin era police report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a man shot and a fugitive from justice. References to locations and names are unclear, with many garbled words making specifics impossible to derive. No definite persons, dates, or organizations can be confirmed.

War of the ban deceised nodrepatel at Zootuntuin

A fragmented report describes a clash at Colonel Firmin's camp in Zootuntuin. The text mentions detainees and a transfer and cites motion toward Metilelem, with unclear dates or participants due to damaged OCR.

Lotulon Dre Miwit Kitohwmor Sapien Firmin Zootuntuin

Unclear incident at Voltdown destroys new east wing

A damaged report from Voltdown describes the December 1 incident that destroyed the east wing of a building, leaving a line of Robotic units damaged and features a fluming pool and dormitory areas. Most of the gunteris of the coms were saved.

Maidal

Trains Crash Near Malta Illinois Kills One, Injures Many

A collision 60 miles west of Chicago involving a passenger flyer and an eastbound freight train caused a fire that burned a sleeper and eight freight cars. Fourteen killed or later died and dozens injured, passengers and crew treated at DeKalb and Chicago hospitals. Special train conveyed injured to Chicago. several passengers in serious condition but expected to recover.

Chicago Presa Chitaro Dev Chicago and Northwestern Malty Rachele DeKalb Ier Malta Dunncan Rudio Nichols St. Luke's Hospital

Royal Commission Appointed on Great Britain's Coal Resources

A royal commission in Britain will study coal reserves, export impact, and competitive power with foreign coal. Seventeen members from railways, mine owners, engineers, and geologists will assess exhaustion risk and home supply, with past commissions cited.

London Britain Great Dbyuvin Wil Lawles Jackson M. P Fat Northern Railway Company Byrithaun

Fire in Victoria Department Store Causes Heavy Loss

A blaze struck a department store in Victoria Saturday night causing about 260000 dollars in fire loss with insurance estimated at 19000. Fire started in the carpet department and smoke and flames drove workers to safety through windows and doors as firefighters confined the blaze to the one building.

Victoriay Dee Rooke Hawigh & Biowk

Weather outlook for Washington and nearby areas

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for a mainly cloudy spell with a front bringing cooler temperatures. Expect brisk northerly winds, with a steady drop in temperatures and chances of light showers in spots.

Washington Mee Mons Curly Wnerning

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