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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1902

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Venezuela To Submit Venezuelan Case to The Hague Tribunal

State Department authorizes Minister Bowen to draft the protocol for submitting the Venezuelan dispute to The Hague. President Castro is expected in Caracas as Bowen prepares to act as Venezuela's representative in Washington. Berlin notes Castro's response to reservations may delay the commission formation.

State Department Hague Tribunal Washington Associated Press Castro Bowen London Berlin Rome Vlaime Hague United States Venezuela Caracas Howen Tower Great Britain Germany Italy Russell Legation Sldte Caracus Foreigon von Richthofen Castro de Vines Forelen

Pennsylvania Promotions In Rail Appointments

J R Wood of Pennsy Railways announces a series of officer changes effective January 1. Calin Studds becomes assistant passenger agent succeeding W W Lord Jr, who moves to passenger agent for the middle division with J S Shoemaker transfers. Meger Yungmain succeeds Studds in Baltimore while Olin Studds moves to passenger agent of the southeastern district in Washington. Hugh Hasson Jr is acting passenger agent in Baltimore.

Philadelphia YJ. BR. Wood Pennysysana Raiilywoad Company Calin Studds Ugent W. W. Lord, Jr Middle Division J. S Shoemaker Meger Yungmain Baltimore Olin Studds Washington Hugh Hasson, Jr

League war to be settled next week in Cincinnati

Exclusive AP report from Nashville says Terry Pulliam of the National League expects a fair adjustment between the National and American leagues in Cincinnati next week. He believes a quick agreement would restore the old order and greatly lift baseball nationwide.

Nashvillen Tenn Dee Terry Pulliam National League of Cincinnati Pulliam

Ex-patrolman Bpeese jailed on forgery and fraud charges

Exclusive wire reports Harrisburg that ex patrolman Milton LD Bpeese was committed to jail in Carnale to answer charges of obtaining money under false pretenses impersonating an officer and forgery. He allegedly defrauded Mrs Bure Jvank and her daughter Mrs Sphrinson of New Cumberland of cash.

Asociatud Rem Harrisburg Dec. Y Milton LD Bpeese Carnale Inlan Bure Jvank Mra. Sphrinson New Cumberland

International Socialist Bureau Meets in Brussels

A secret session of the International Socialist bureau convened in Brussels this afternoon to discuss plausible outcomes of the economic war alleged to be waged by the United States against Europe. Resolutions to be published later were drafted.

Associated Press Brussels Dee International Socialist Bureau United States Europe

Love leads to suicide after obsession at Georgia party

A Christmas party in Lincoln County Georgia ends in tragedy as Chick Harris 36 shoots at Sallie Edmonds 18 wounding her then fatally shoots himself. Harris a married father of two left a note of elopement impossible before his death.

Chick Harris Salliymonds Associated Prew Washington Sallie Sidmonds Harris Nat

English coal for America bought by U S ports plan

London reports 200000 tons of coal contracted for shipment from English, Scottish, and Welsh ports to eastern U S ports. Forty steamers have been chartered, with purchases and ship engagements ongoing for weeks. A noted hitch in U S coal strike arbitration prompted the move.

London Liverpool United States

Bold Robbery of a Pawnshop in New York

A window at I. Simpson & Co on West 42d Street was smashed with a paving block and diamonds worth 10 000 stolen. A 19 year old Boston man calling himself William Madison was captured after a wild chase. he claimed poverty drove the act and later gave the name Angus W. McPherson, a hotel bellboy.

Associated Press New York I. Simpson & Co West 42d Willam Madison Boston Madison Angus W. McPherson

The New Maine Commissioned At League Island Yard

The Maine battleship was placed in commission at League Island navy yard. Captain Lentze will command her as she is prepared for quick deployment to the West Indies for maneuvers under Admiral Dewey. Sixty marines arrived from Washington as part of her crew, with a full complement of 6650 men planned.

I'rosa Philadelphia Maine League Itland Navy Yard Lentze Havana West Indies Dewey Washington

Youth Dies in High Tension Wire Experiment

Doylestown Pennsylvania December 20 Frank Gous an 18 year old assistant at the Newton Electric Street Railway company stub power station at Bushington was instantly killed last evening while experimenting with a high tension wire. The full current of 6.0 volts passed through his body.

Associated Press Doylestown Frank Gous Newton Electrictreet Railway Company Bushington

National Guard to Begin Privy Inspection in February

Adjutant General Stewart announced that the privy inspection date for the National Guard of Pennsylvania will begin in February, following today’s General orders as reported by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press in Harrisburg.

National Guard Harrisburg Stewart National Guard of Pennsylvania

Morris & Company forms New Jersey meat trust

Articles filed with the New Jersey secretary of state incorporate Morris & Company with 3 000 000 capital stock and 400 per share value. The firm may buy cattle hogs and poultry to operate stockyards and packing houses. Incorporators include Albert Obydke Newell Lyon Thomas J Curran Philip Bromberg and John V Smith of Jersey City. The board can appoint an executive committee and set stockholder book inspection rules. Principal incorporators are Nelson Morris & Co. meat packers of Chicago.

Trenton N. J Morris & Company Albert Obydke Newell Lyon Thomas J. Curran Philip Bromberg John V

Psychology of the Labor Question at American Association meeting

Washington observers report Hon. Carroll D. Wright explaining that labor issues hinge on mental attitudes and fears, not just statistics. He cites mortgage motives to show the difference between appearances and underlying causes in labor conflicts.

Washington American Association For the Advancement of Science Professor Hall Carroll D. Wright John Joseph Flather Strelf Ita

Award of Contract for Rapid Fire Cannon

The Army chief of ordnance awarded a contract to the Brown Begmental Wire Tube gun trustees for a rapid five six inch gun under a 41000 appropriation from the board of ordnance and fortification. The gun must achieve a muszic velocity of 3.40 foot seconds, ahead of existing army models by 0.0. This test aims to judge Brown wire gun viability for U S coast defenses following a May request to Congress for fifty rapid fire guns.

Associated Press Washington Chief of Ordnance Army Board of Ordnance and Fortification Secretary of War Congress

Inquest Opens Into Grand Trunk Wreck Deaths

London Ontario December 2 The inquest into the Grand Trunk wreck at Wallstead began today at Wyoming. Victims' relatives await findings while hospital patients in Victoria are mostly recovering and doing well.

Associated Press London Wallstead Wyoming Victoria Hospital

Durbar Opens in Splendor in Delhi Pageant

The viceroy Lord Curzon led a grand state entry into Delhi to inaugurate the durbar celebrating King Edward VII as Emperor of India. Elephants, royal processions, and hundreds of dignitaries highlighted the day as crowds gathered and salutes rang out. tomorrow includes the Indian Arts Exhibition.

Delhi Lord Curzon Kedleston Edward India Lady Curzon Duke of Connaught Duchess of Connaught Wisas Nizan Hyderabad Maharajah Travanccore Lahore Gate Carvacade Jumma Masjid Imperial Cadet Corps AmaharajJahs Sir Pertal Singh Asia Jummi Masjid Lord Kitchener Brillant Moree Matsral

Coronation Preparations for India Crown Event

Government emissaries have gathered precious objects and artisans offerings for a major upcoming coronation in India. The crowd will watch the viceroy and Lady Curzon on a state dais as proclamations are read, a royal salute fires, and troops are reviewed amid fireworks and receptions.

Ita India

Fourth Session of Economic Society Opens with Labor Discussio

Exclusive AP report from Philadelphia notes the fourth session of the American Economic Association focusing on organized labor. Henry White of the United Garment Workers delivers The Union Shop. Participants include Donnelly Carhart and Adler. John Mitchell sends regrets due to Mine Workers’ duties. Jeremiah W Jenks speaks on Currency Problems in the Orient.

Associated Press Philadelphia American Economic Association Henry White United Garment Workers of America Samuel B. Donnelly Typographical Union No. 6 New York Hamilton Carhart Detroit John &. George Northwestern University Frank K. Foster Boston Massachusettts Federation of Labor Simeon B. Chase King Philip Mill Fall River Melville J. Ford International Association of Machinists Felix Adler Columbia University George Gunton Institute of Social Economics John Mitchell Mitchell Jeremiah W. Jenks Cornell University Orient Charles A. Conant Morton Trust Company G. Bruce Webster Chartered Bank of India Australia China

Morocco Situation Is Not Hopeless

Madrid reports Premier Silvela says Tangier talks with Morocco’s foreign affairs minister show concern but not hopeless. Tangier says the defeat of the sultan’s troupe was due to a surprise, with no serious battle. Ships may be sent. troops move to Algeciras. warships dispatched from Malta and Gibraltar amid Moroccan tensions.

Associated Press Madrid Silvela Tangier Foreign Affaira Morocco Sultan'sa Troupe Morooca Algeciras Valetta Island of Malta Bucevhante Admiral Walker Algeria Yungler

Deaths Of A Day Exclusive Wire From The Allcerated Prom

Hugenn Jones of the Hooker James Jewell Milling Co dies at Presbyterian hospital Elizabeth NS J Omaha Neb People John J Dickey Western Union Telegraph superintendent dies at his home from influenza that developed into pneumonia in what appears a sudden illness

Prom New York Hugenn Jones Hooker-James-Jewell Milling Company Presbyterian Hospital Eilzabeth J. Omaha Neb Peo John J. Dickey Western Union Telegraph Company

Investigation finds no superior officer blamed in Wanstead accident

Mr. McGuigan of Grand Trunk says a snow storm caused the Wanstead to Watford wreck. He notes no superior officer is at fault and a telegraph order clearing occurred. claims losses may reach a quarter million as claims settle while engineer MacKenzie is exonerated. Public damages may total ten to fifteen thousand dollars in property. The No. 6 train left Niagara Falls at 4.25 pm and reached the tunnel at 9.25 pm after a seven hour duty period.

Pres Montreal McGuigan Grand Trunk Railway Wanstead Watford King's Court MacKenzie MacGuigan Niagara Falls

Davies Defers Anti-Trust Action Until Next Term

Albany attorney general Davies defers a decision on initiating action against Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron and others under the anti trust law. He cites coal strike unrest and urges postponement until after a presidential commission settles the dispute between operators and miners.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Ube Davies Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company United States

Union Label Fad Sweeps Chicago Builders

Chicago workers push a campaign to tag every building material and furniture with a union label. Within three months carpets frames mirrors chairs doors bricks and doormats are expected to bear union-made tags.

Chicago

Italian Claims Supervised by Minister at The Hague

The Italian minister at The Hague Chevalier Tuguani has been ordered to personally supervise the procedure for settling Italian claims against Venice before the International Peace Court at The Hague.

Associated Press Rome The Hague Chevalier Tuguani Veneausla International Peace Court

President Sends New Year Wishes to Governor General

The governor general received a private telegram from the U S president conveying best wishes to him and Judy Minto for the New Year and expressing earnest hope for Canada’s welfare and prosperity from Ottawa.

Ottawa Ont Governor United States Beat Judy Minto Canada

Debate Over Cuban Reciprocity Treaty Frays Senate Factional Lines

Opposition grows in the senate to ratifying the Cuban reciprocity treaty with two main camps. One opposes tariff tinkering, the other represents states fearing economic harm from concessions to Cuba. The president meets with senators, including Senator Scott, to push for ratification while avoiding tariff friction and broadening foreign concession expectations.

Cuba Prem Washington Senate Thi Congress United States Germany Uni Benator Scott Wes Virginia

Garden Supply and Manufacturing Co chartered in Scranton

A new corporation, Garden Supply and Manufacturing Company, was chartered today by the state department in Scranton with a capital of $100,000. The filing appears on the exclusive wire from Associated Press.

Associated Press Amociated Harrisburg Dewoo Garden Supply and Manufacturing Company of Scranton

Weather data for December 29 missing key details

The fragmentary report lists high and low temperatures and humidity but contains many garbled words and missing values. It references December 29 with measurements on precipitation and hours but key figures are unreadable.

Weather forecast for Pennsylvania two-day outlook

A forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday and Wednesday calls for clearing skies on Tuesday and falling temperatures with light to moderate winds on both days.

Washington Pennsylvania

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J. R. Wood Socialist Bureau Suici America NEW Jersey Meat Trust Prec Grand Trunk Lord Lady Scene of Chaos Session OF Economic Society Friends of the Measure UNION Weather Forecast
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