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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1901

Page

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Glittering naval pageant set to honor Queen Victoria

Crowds gather at Cowes and East Cowes as ships from Britain France and Germany prepare to salute the late Queen Victoria. Royal procession planned from Osborne House to the water while Queen Alexandra and royal princesses may lead along the muddy road amid rain fears and public sorrow.

Alexandra Osborne al Osborne Anch Cowes East Cowes London With

Purity of Elections Bill Introduced in Congress

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Representative Lenta of Ohio introduced a bill to promote election purity. It prescribes fines from 500 to 1000 dollars, imprisonment up to fifteen years, disqualification from office, and halves of fines to be paid to bribe givers or takers. It also blocks campaign contributions outside the voter's district and imposes strict penalties for violations.

Washington Lenta Ohio

Will Save Millions via Delaware and Hudson Refinancing

Reports from good authority state the Delaware and Hudson railroad will refinance about 15 million dollars of Albany and Susquehanna Valley and New York Canada bonds maturing in the next few years. The refinancing is expected to cut costs by about per cent on the stock of the company, possibly yielding a substantial saving for Albany and Susquehanna products and loads.

New York Dan Delaware and Mudeon Albany Susquehanna Canada Delaware Mindeau

Chattanooga Dealers Receive Notice on Anticigarette Bill

In Chattanooga Tennessee dated June 11 1900 dealers have been notified about the anticipated passage of the anticigarette bill and the governor’s orders. They will continue wa le and revenue likely mock towanter.

International Sunday schools plan memorial services for queen

The International Sunday School committee with 12,000,000 members proposes national memorial services for the late queen of England next Sunday. John Wuonamaker notes the movement and urges every Sunday school to recognize the queen's Christian character during their Feb 9 sessions. Westime hosts and British nobility favor the plan, with Chicago leader F. Jiccohe and others endorsing perpetual services in all American Sunday schools.

Associated Pres Philadelphia International Sunday School Committee England Tolay John Wuonamaker International Sunday School Association Penneylvania Sabbath Penneylvania Sabbath Perioval Association, Said “Am the Sunday Schools of Creat Ateen Simany America

Final Step Taken In The Army Bill In Congress

The Army reorganization bill passes Senate by 31 to 61 after conference report approval and moves to the president for signature. House already agreed. Debate includes republican opposition over new provisions and shipping bill amendments progress noted. House also passes fortsifications appropriation and advances post office funding with speeches on party unity.

Moe Washington Dan United States Army Congress Senate House of Representatives Rawlins Utah Chandler DMN

Deranged Scranton Visitor Arrests Attention in Paso

Jud Shoemaker, a Scranton citizen since Tuesday, arrived in Paso and was hospitalized after showing clear signs of mental derangement. He claimed connections to the Fi Paso Northeastern railroad and complained of shadowing and tampering with mail and telegraph services, though no communications had occurred.

Sprelal Scranton Tribune Paso Tex Dan Jud Shornaker Scranton Paso Northeastern Railroad Scranton Capitalial Els Howeur

Hanna Applies for Speaker Role in Grand Army of the Republic

The Remmelisted Moest reports Senator M A Hanna submitted a formal application to join the Grand Army of the Republic as a speaker. The request was reviewed and returned for proper formatting after a week of processing noting a Civil War service history.

Hanna G. A. BR Dom Lie Grand Army of the Republic Thie Olt Sentor M.A Company C Ohio

Governor Voorhees Conversion Offer Shrouded Plan

A dubious wire from a national agency arrived in Trenton and sought to persuade Governor Voorhees with a plot to execute heroes in a plan called THI. The message claimed a dinner at Canin while a second proposed event at Bilaahath to influence the governor from his home.

Trenton Dun Storer Cimien Voorhees Thi Ore Canin Voorhoet Goverrnor Bilaahath

Ving Keaward Decides to Open Pet Market in Fel

Ving Keaward announced that a new pet market will open in Fel on the 14th. The plan involves local vendors and pet supply shops, with aims to boost commerce and pet adoption in the area.

Kactuelve Wirerom Tin Associated Pres Nowlon Leet Iy

Nation Lectures Amidst Topeka Joints Chaos

Mrs Nation attempted to lecture at Topeka joints as police tried to arrest her crowd of hundreds impeded entry. She urged owners to close the joints and warned they would break up the wicked business in a few days. She spoke at Washburn College and urged better conduct among youths in a brief campus encounter.

Topeka Kan Nathon Interferil Nation Boye Boya

Unclear OCR: Maritime Names and Sailed Vessels

Fragmentary report from an Associated Press file lists numerous ship names and origins, mentioning vessels sailing from ports such as Liverpool and Queenstown toward New York and Potsdam. The garbled text obscures clear events or outcomes.

New York Anvhorli Liverpool Skurmluim Potsdam Bowloge DL Aquitune Haver

Gage Before Currency Committee on Elastic Currency

A distorted wire report from The Manoolated Prine in Washington notes Secretary Gage testifying on the Lovering elastic currency bill. He expresses a cautious view, acknowledging concern over monetary reform while advocating some measure of currency flexibility.

Prine Don Gage

Local boxing card halted by unclear notes and warrants

Fragmentary report outlines a boxing match setup amid unclear names and a pending legal delay. The piece mentions participants later identified as Feffries and Hs Hublin and references warrants and a Monday postponement.

Politician Declines Invitation to Address Legislature

An exclusive wire reports that key figures including J. Nevan and Mr. Bryan avoided political speeches. The Associated Press notes Wey derlin won a model event and there was mention of a possible legislative address on political topics.

Associated Pres Austin Teast Jon Derlin J. Nevan Bryan

Rogers Pottery Destroyed

Exclusive wire reports a pottery plant four miles north of the city was totally destroyed tonight. The Mogens pottery, owned by Bradvliaw Broa, sustained partial damage earlier in the blaze.

Rogers Pottery

Box Factory Burned in Explosive Fire Disaster

The seven story William Wick & Company box factory at East Thirty first Street exploded in the shaving tower this afternoon. The blast wrecked the tower and damaged the engine room as bricks crushed the machinery. Most workers were women and two people were killed or injured in the panic. Police evacuated residents and helped a new mother, Mrs. Sarah McDonald, escape.

New York William Wick & Company Wicke Company Tiret Het Namie First Avenue Sarah McDonald

De Wets Expedition Routed Near Lerwele and Pretoria

Telegraph from Pretoria reports General Kitchener noting Boer forces under De Wet attacking near Lerwele and east of the Pretoria Johannesburg line. Engagements near Welcome and Wile Valley yield Boer losses and British casualties. several hundred Boer fighters evaded patrols at Henons but mines were not destroyed. Commandant Marais wounded and captured. Knox and Hamilton report clashes with prisoner captures.

London Dan Kitchener Pretoria Vnier Lerwelepoor Hamilton Pretoria-Johannesburg Delagea Bay Natal Erinelo Wile Valley Knox de- Wet Welcome Ustrteen Johannesburg Marais Wie

John Keogh Captured in Riverside Murder Case

Exclusive AP report from Mount Holly N J states John Keogh, one of the alleged murderers of Washington Hunter a Riverside farmer, was captured today in the woods near Medford. Companion Jenkins was arrested yesterday in Philadelphia after seeking medical treatment for a bullet wound. Hunter died days after defending himself when attacked last Friday. he fired several shots, one of which reportedly hit Jenkins in the leg.

Mount Holly N. J John Keogh Washington Hunter Riverside New Medford Jenkins Wisk Philadelphia Hunter Hunter In Defending Himeelf

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Corporation Capital Bill

The Pennsylvania Senate approves a bill allowing corporations to increase capital and indebtedness as needed to run business. It targets the Pennsylvan ia Re Read company and would permit capital increases up to the existing limit, sending the measure to the governor after Senate concurrence.

Harrisburg Jan. S Senate House Venute Pennsylvanie

Senate faction split over alleged plot to emba rass

Fragmented report notes Democrats and Republicans in a tense Senate standoff. Anonymous sources claim a planned procedural move was disclosed, with officials arguing the motive aimed to pressure the body. Public reaction appears wary as lawmakers weigh consequences.

Gift from Miss Gould funds youth home project

A New York notice states Helen Gould donated 100000 dollars for the formation and equipment of a home for a devoted youth group. The institution will be built under officers at the navy yard with associated oversight.

New York Jan Helen Gould Chinato Navy Yarip

Philippines Sets Up Municipal Government Under U S Rule

The United States commission moves to push the act organizing Philippine municipalities after amendments. It disqualifies after April 1 those in arms against the U S or aiding opponents from voting or office holding. Provincial officers may be American or Filipino. governor elected by councillors, other posts by the commission. Also notes battles with Filipino forces and oath of allegiance trends among natives.

United States Menila Philippines United States Commission United States Authority Ana Taft Luzon Ivoes Lslands Philippine Commission Pueblos Manen Panpanga Cameron Bundoepurmay Geronimo Luxon

Weather and events in a confusing morning note

A garbled morning page lists cold weather, a funeral pageant for a Victoria figure, mentions of civil roles and a city charter, plus scattered items on local politics, street hallways, and regional notes. The text includes names and vague references to departments and local figures.

Joe Wolcott Arrested in Diamond Robbery Case

Exclusive wire reports Joe Wolcott the prizefighter was charged by Donna Gordon with robbing her of diamonds valued at 2100 dollars. Gordon testified that she was drugged at Wolcott's saloon on West Thirty fifth Street after being lured from her residence with attorney Weinberg. The case was continued to Saturday in Jefferson Market Court.

New York Joe Wolcott Donna Gordon Jefferson Market Court Wolcott Weinberg

Conference plan spurs ministerial visit to Pittsburgh

An Associated Press dispatch reports a delegation of labor leaders and workers traveled to Pittsburgh to discuss a proposed conference with President Schacher at the Amalgamated Federation. The aim is to open coinition for employment and address labor demands, with the topic to be debated at the meeting in Pittsburgh.

Asociated Rstown Jin

Eastern League Meeting Drops Springfield Club

The Eastern League meeting in New York reports Springfield, Man hockey club dropped from the Rosters league and Buffalo, N. Y. club added as member. The action was taken at the league meeting.

Associated Prete New York Springfield Man Buffalo

No Material Change Shown in Joint Legislature Session

A joint legislative session today reported no material change from earlier positions on the bill. Senators noted the stalemate and planned continued talks while committees prepare further recommendations.

Jrerioun Bulluce

King Edward Honors Count Von Metternich With Victoria Order

Exclusive wire reports King Edward awarded the Grand Cross of the Victoria Order to Count Von Metternich. The ceremony marked a notable honor for the European diplomat as relations and diplomacy are noted by reporters.

Count von Metternich Edward

Veto of School Appropriation Sparkes Legal Fight

The Pennsylvania case confronts Governor Stone s veto of a school budget portion with the state treasurer seeking to recover funds and Patton township bearing costs. Judge Leve cites precedent while predicting the district may appeal to the Supreme Court. Treasurer Parrett notes no district has received eleven million dollars in biennial payments.

Bellefonte Pultom Towne Apalle Last Option Stone Patton Township Judes Leve Supreme Court Hartishurs Parnett Sehen Distrets Pennsylvania Barpet

Train Collision Near Port I Main In Albany Line

A derailed Pullman sleeper crash occurred on the Adirondack and Montreal line near Port I Main at about 4 o'clock. Engineer Wynne of Albany and fireman Edward Keenbro of Albany were injured. a worn passenger suffered a broken shoulder. The engineer attributed the accident to a signal error and a block violation.

Gloversville Montreat Port I Main Athapawin Guar Wynne Albany Man L. 1 Ogilen

Enthusiasm at The Hague as Duke Henry Enters City

Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin arrives in The Hague for a formal entry ahead of his wedding to Queen Wilhelmina. He is greeted by a guard of honor, visits the palace by carriage, and receives thanks from officials in a scene of vivid public interest and palace decoration.

Hague Juin Henry of Mecklenberg-Schwerein Wilhelmina Wi Heming Variotia Leogtage

Deaths of a Day exclusive wire summary brief

Waltham Texas January 11 Mrs Banks widow of General Banks died tonight of consumption. Also Meves Mollis a bridamate jumper and sporting man from New York is reported dead in the city.

Pree Waltham Meet Banks General Banks Deal Fan Antonio Texas

Lanham Defends Democratic Reorganization and Prodigal Return

In a lively exchange during general debate on fortification measures, Lanham of Texas urged party unity. He urged former Democrats who left in 1896 to return only if they accept the majority’s creed and a renewed commitment to Democratic supremacy.

House Post Office Lanham Texas Democratic Party Mir Washington Jan Tolay Herald Tle Mr. Bryan Hoar Massachusetts Clivelind Clevelord Olney Covkran Mr. Linham Mr. Lanham Cole Duinham Cone

Mining Laws for Saline Islanda Washington

The report notes action on mining and saline laws in Washington with reference to a bill. It mentions the president delaying or padding the legislation and a focus on Saline Islanda, though details are unclear in the fragment.

Saline Islanda Associated Press Washington

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