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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1901

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Germany to collect claims as German ships head to Caribbean

Berlin reports Germany will not seek territorial gains in Venezuela while sending Cin zelle and other small warships to Caribbean waters to back claims. Washington says war talk is sensational nonsense though diplomats assess tensions remain high. Knoop may be discharged as Venezuela seeks to curb German influence and trade on the railway.

Gazelle Venezuelan Washington Germany Herr Knoop Asociated Berlin Associated Press Catucus Veneguela Venezuela Schmidt-Ledau Crincas Foreign Office Venezueli United States Hay Vowehlatt Ives Andrew D. White Embagey Today Tageblatt Mareouver Mr. White Noovevelt Gramy Rive Thais Germain Roosevelt Cinzelle Kiel Venesuelan Tricsted Wasahington New York Navy Ciarmany Lokal Angelyer Gays Cermin Knoop Operal Gagette Herr Knoon Venezuelia Venemecln Digitinst Casira

Census statistics on industrial combinations reveal totals

Exclusive wire reports from Mrega Washington December 30 show 183 corporations with authorized capital 407,490,200 and issued stock 4,085,200,888. Total product value 1,661,200,204. Average wage earners 690,102 receiving 198,004,715 in wages. salaried officials total 20,026,028. Five hundred forty three million cost of materials used. returns exclude some energy sectors. Front and steel lead with 80,204,82 gross product, about one third of all industrial combination output.

Washington Iss Interporithois Menue Belme Fron S and Steel

Sight Restored by Faith: Blind Man Sees After Shrine Kiss

Thomas Grahium traveled to Fre, Arme te Heaurre's shrine and kissed the relic, claiming his eyes were restored. The Rochester wire report notes his vision returned, allowing him to discern objects again as he leaves Ontario county.

Rochester N.Y Thomas Grahium Ontario County

Shotgun Stops Elopement in Locust Fork

A father opened fire on two men believed to be friends of the would be groom as he halted a planned elopement involving Blood's daughter. Jim Siow and dike Hood were seriously wounded in the exchange. The assailant, accompanied by allies, confronted the party at the bride's home before the gunfire erupted.

James Ghige Wlome Plood Jim Siow Glaze Pir Wale Jia Snean Gtr

Uncertain Crime Narrative From Fragmented OCR Text

Fragmented OCR passage mentions urban figures and places in a scrambled sequence. It references capital city, monetary amounts, and several place names with unclear connections. Reads like a garbled news snippet lacking coherent events or dates.

Milley Succeeds Knight in New Comptroller Role

An exclusive report from Albany states Milley has been appointed to replace Knight as comptroller. The term runs until January 1, with the former official noted for leadership in county finance and state budgets.

Albany Jonas Millke GS Tind County Brostue Raight Mutule

Will of George W Farr Aims Large Charitable Bequests

The will of jeweler George W Farr Jr valued at about 225000 to 255000 names major gifts to Philadelphia area charities. The Ministerial relief association of the Presbyterian church gets 10000 and the Presbyterian boards of home missions and foreign missions 5000 each along with the French benevolent society 10000. After individual bequests the residue goes to the board of publication and Fairbath school work of the Presbyterian church in the United States in trust.

Philadelphia George W. Farr, Jr Ministerial Relief Association of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Board of Home Missions Presbyterian Board of Foreign Omissions French Benevolent Society Anre Board of Publication Fairbath Presbyteran Church United States

Herrera's Expedition Moves Toward Panama

Exclusive AP dispatch from Colon reports General Herrera's expedition leaving Onost on December 24 aboard Liberal steamers and sailing vessels. He is described as a premier Revolutionist general, said to command first class men and to be near Panama, with potential forces joining from General Porras and Lorenzo. Government fears prompt reinforcements from Carrarquia as officials brace for a final attempt. Rebels seen near Cull and Emperador after railroad withdrawals. Las Chispo and Matachin garrisoned to block movements toward the interior.

Colon Columbia Der Porras Lorenzo Herrera Carrarquia Elerrera Cull Dominic Dias Las Chispo Matachin Ometiy

Small Pox Quarantine Enforced in Montrose Community

An exclusive AP dispatch from Montrose reports small pox cases including O. A. Gilbert and his wife at the Flyer Suthonal bank. Health authorities impose strict quarantine, cancel services, suspend gatherings, and vaccinate residents, while officials hope the outbreak remains limited to the initial family. Director G Wilson leads health measures.

Associated Press Montrose O. A. Gilbert Vicw GO. A. Gilbert Flyer Suthonal Bank Gilbert Bite Self Board of Health Dir G. Wilson Uwe Ciises

Hettrick Unnerved by Humiliating Execution Incident

From Trenton New Jersey December 80 George Hettrick alias Franklin Williams former killer of cigar-maker John Kraus has been driven near insanity by the hanging of Robert Henson last Friday He witnessed the gallows admission to the jail and the shackles being removed and the doomed man going to his fate These events left him visibly distressed and mentally unbalanced.

Trenton N. JL George Hetrick Franklin Williams John Kraus Robert Henson Wis Dilekemith Henson

Trenton Potteries Record Record Year of Growth

The Associated Press reports from Trenton New Jersey that potteries in the city see a surge in business with increased demand and a rise in the value of products. Real estate follows the boom as most houses are occupied and vacancies are few.

Trenton N. J

American Coal in France

Consul Haynes reports that American coal has begun to reach Northern France and may soon supply most of the French deficiency as U S ships deliver coal directly from Philadelphia to Rouen. He notes French mine talks, eight hour day aims, and views on Germany as a limited market for anthracite.

United States Haynes Germany Washington Dee Philadelphia Consul Haynes State Department France Mr. Thignes Bloynes Thor Bordeaux New York Consul Man Hreshin Mir Berlin America Mediterranean England

Actress Half-Crazed Over Chaos in Chicago

Mrs Patrick Campbell laments the city noise while in Chicago with her pet dog Pinky Panky Poo. She objects to bells whistles and trains, calling the scene dreadful and comparing it to Hades. She notes both she and the dog suffer yet enjoy corn meal mush.

Chicago Patrick Campbell Pinky Panky Poo Bella Hades

Jeffries and Sharkey to Fight for World Heavyweight Boxing Title

Jeffries and Tom Sharkey agreed to a world heavyweight title bout to be staged between March 17 and April 0 under the Y o semite Athletic Club of San Francisco. Delaney sought Fitzsimmons but he did not appear. If Sharkey loses to Peter Maher in Philadelphia next year the match may be off.

New York Jeffries Tom Sharkey Billy” Delaney Jeffries’ Trhiniger Barney Releh Criminal Court House Delaney Bob Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Sharkey James C. Kennedy J. W. Coffroth Yosemite Athletic Club San Franeisco Peter Maher Philadelphia Muaher

Fatal Floods Strain Pan American Congress

Exclusive wire from The Meanelated Press reports at the Pan American congress in Mexico City on December 30. A proposal to appoint a jurists committee to codify American public and private international law was discussed and an amendment inviting Faronean governments to participate was defeated. Mexico’s La Barra urged the conference to keep the Pan American scope and avoid European interference.

Mexico City Pan-American Congress Jute Duarte Pereira Brnall Leger Hayti Europe la Barra Mexico

Secretary Long Likely To Retire From Cabinet Soon

A Washington cable to the Commercial Advertiser says Secretary Long will resign when convenient, barring Schley controversy pressure. No replacement selected. Charles E. Allen of Porto Rico is not yet decided, though some circumstances could favor him. The timing may occur after spring.

New York Washington Eclal Long McKinley Navy Nm Burten Schley Charles EL. Allen Porto Rico Allen

Zionist Congress Plans Palestine Bank Branch

Zionist congress to establish a Palestine branch bank with capital not to exceed 400,000 francs. The bank will perform strictly banking business for now and remain separate from colonial work. By late November 852,152 one pound shares had been taken in by Jewish Colonial Trust in London.

Taste Switzerland Zionist Congress Palestine Colontvire Jewish Colonial Trust London

Postal reform talks stall one cent postage plan

Washington December 30 Representative Loud chairman of the house committee on post offices and post roads says a one cent postage is out of the question under present conditions. He notes that any penny rate would create a yearly deficit of 35,000,000 dollars.

Washington Representative Loud House Loud

Floods Across Eastern Pennsylvania Rise and Fall

Eastern Pennsylvania rivers swollen by weekend rain steadily fell by night except lower Susquehanna still rising near danger. Schuylkill in Philadelphia surged eighteen feet, flooding mills in Mahanoy and suspending 4000 jobs. Rain ended by morning after about nine inches total.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Susquehanna River Dunser Sehuylkill Lehigh Susquehanna Schuylkill Muanuyvunk Fairmount Park Hualtimore and Ohio Chestnut Street

Fate of a Scottish Artist John Dalrymple

An exclusive wire from Belfast reports the death of Scottish artist John Dalrymple on Christmas night from starvation. His body was found in squalid surroundings. he exhibited at the Royal Academy and earned three first prizes for Paris exhibition designs.

London The Evening News Belfast John Dalryimple Dalrymple Royal Academy

Calbin Pardee and Partners Named in Major Pact

A historic agreement lists Calvin Pardee and associates including Alipod Punties AS Whirdew Howie Pardee Keto Pardee Varden Wanton and Helen Verdee among signatories. The coalition, led by Calvin Mandee & Co, outlines new collaborations across multiple firms and regions.

Hhvalototi Calvin Pantee Alipod Puntiees Whirdew Howie Pardee Keto Hy Pardee Keddy Aliow Varden Wanton Ive Diesoond Helen Verdee Calvin Mandee A& Co

Unclear OCR Summary of Chicago Area Correspondence

Fragmentary OCR text references Chicago area figures and places including New York and Port Amboy. It is largely damaged with garbled names and phrases, lacking coherent events or dates to describe a clear news item or outcome.

Bonner Named Manila Fire Chief in Exclusive Wire

An exclusive report from The Associated Press states Bonner of New York has been selected as the new fire chief of Manila after a formal consideration by city officials. The appointment aligns with Manila’s plan to strengthen its urban fire service and enhance emergency response across districts.

Duel of the dike audience sets stage for Can do event

An exclusive note reports that officials Maiot and Aub Jot Gener tld have been invited to attend the forthcoming Can do event. The arrangement signals preparations for a morning session with expected attendance by key figures and local observers.

Assulated Press Weehington Dee

President Invited to Gettysburg Memorial Event

An exclusive wire reports a proposed invite for the president to attend memory ceremonies in Gettysburg. The report cites officials and mentions the historic battlefield as the setting for a commemorative event.

Thosten Bee Report On Blostney Gang Power Dispute

A garbled AP style notice from Thosten Bee describes a Blostney gang dispute over power. Wilhelmina Sout allegedly demanded authority while Topentint and Gili contested control, with police noting no immediate arrests.

Associated Press Thosten Bee SQ Wan Prudential Hatinabee Gang Blostney Gaotitionge

Fragmented OCR summary item

A damaged OCR text fragment mentions names and place deltas with unclear context. It references people and possible locations but lacks coherent factual detail to form a complete event or notice. The readable items suggest a local interest or public notice but the fragment is too fragmentary to identify a clear action or outcome.

Fragmented AP Wire Item From Toward Unclear City

An AP dispatch reaches uneven clarity with garbled place names and uncertain details about the event, leaving the core actions and identities only partly readable. The fragment hints at a news incident or briefing but cannot confirm participants or location.

Funeral scheduled with full military honors for Senator Sewell

Camden New Jersey December 30 funeral rites for United States Senator William J Sewell will be held tomorrow with full military honors. Public offices and many businesses will close at noon while the public may view the body from 9 AM to 1 PM. Religious services will be at the late senator's home conducted by Bishop John Scarborough and Reverend A Podrick. The military escort is led by Brigadier General Cooper and includes four mounted batteries, a foot battery, regiments, troops, and signal corps. Active pallbearers are eight National Guard sergeants. honorary pallbearers include Governor Voorhees and other state and national officials.

Associated Press Camden N. J United States Willian J. Sewell John Scarborough Protestant Episcopal Dignese New Jersey Hey A. Podrick St. Paul's P. B Sewell Cooper New Jersey National Guard National Guard Chevernor Voorhees Murphy War Root EC. Corbin Griggs A A. J. Chssatt Pennsylvania Railroad Lst John Kh. Brooke Department of the East National Guard of New York Penneyivende

Deaths of a Day in New York and Middletown

Obituaries note the deaths of James L. Touker and others, detailing location and ages. The report mentions a mid-century physician and a prominent attorney connected to a will and probate matters in New York and Middletown.

Torrential Rains Cause Severe Damage Across Southern States

Floods across Georgia Alabama East Tennessee and portions of North Carolina kill four people and devastate property. The Chattahoochee River continues rising threatening more damage while trains are disrupted. West Point floods force residents to seek shelter. washouts affect the Atlanta & West Point line and Southern railway routes. In Pennsylvania the Susquehanna rises with danger at Safe Harbor and Port Deposit, and in Virginia the James and Rappahannock rivers flood lows, threatening power plants and city operations.

Georgia Alabama East Tennessee North Carolina Susquehanna Atlanta Gua Chattahoochee West Point CIA Thoms Russell Athinta Notasulga Ala Fort Tyler Athint Montgomery Southern Railway New York Safe Harbor Port Deposit and Columbia Star Rock Marietta Shamokin Henry Clay The Philadelphia and Readeing Coal and Tron Company Richmond James Stovkella James River Chesapeake & Ohio Rappahannock Fredericksburg Turlay Shenandoah

Wrestler Mort Henderson Tops Trenderan in Five Round Bout

In a gripping match tonight Henderson from Manchester defeated rival Trenderan in five rounds. Officials note Henderson weighed 14 stones and used a sharp method to seize control, finishing the bout about forty five minutes in.

Htorhesterns NO OY Hkamilton Uit Bat Mort. Henderson Heilereon

Steamship Arrivals Report From New York

Steamship arrivals listed with ships including Unie Driv Miverpools du Champagne Ryndam Hottenlam and Plesland. notes from The Associated Mies New York Charot describe arrivals from Antwerp and York with several vessels and origins.

New York Charot Aceiveds Unie Driv Miverpools du Champagne Have Ryndam Hottenlam Cian Acivedt Latin Moutionptone Lds Plesland

Yesterday's Weather Report Fragment

Fragmented OCR text provides a partial weather note with humidity and precipitation values. Mentions values like 0.41 inch and ambiguous phrases. Contains unreadable garbled names and nonstandard terms.

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