Ha agent rounds up for Candlemas shadow casting
An editor notes belief in old Candlemas traditions predicting an early spring. The piece reflects readiness and optimism for the season, suggesting a traditional forecast tied to seasonal change.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
1
Pennsylvania State House Fire Leaves Legislature Unequaled Destruction
The capital blaze severely damaged the statehouse causing many lawmakers to flee through windows to escape. Lieutenant governors and senators faced a chaotic, dangerous scene as efforts to fight the fire with limited personnel wavered and key chambers burned, delaying response and rescue.
Lawyers in Pair Case Repiain Printing of Branks
Feb 2 report: lawyers in a bribery inquiry for a pair case contest the printing of legal briefs. Public figures Cooney and Bonar Fair receive acknowledgments linked to evita Labroporty gees Mons Cray. Defense witnesses and alibis are discussed while the court weighs the integrity of the documents.
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Clare
Loti
Ahh
Cooney
Noturs Public
Bonar Fair
Evita
Cray
Coues
Olin
Teddy
Flood of Bills In House And Senate
In Hartistsine Pennsylvania the session debates a flood of bills. Senator McQuone proposes a supple ment to Brooks t license law and limits on permits. Mr Seyfert intercedes on wholesome tile insurance measure as other business moves forward. The house and senate face busy action this legislative day.
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HOUSE
Senate
McQuone
Brooks
Seyfert
Unclear Text Summary of Election Mentions
The readable fragments mention nominees for an election this month and reference a council or committee process. The text is garbled with many misspellings, making precise identities and results uncertain.
Legislative actions in Philadelphia and surrounding areas detailed
The report outlines senate and house proceedings with bills on apportionment for congressional districts and municipal corporate provisions. It notes committee reports, amendments, and debates affecting local governance, insurers, education funding and public works with several named representatives and cities referenced.
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White
Senate
Sereion
Teeislruie
Havana Desperate Condition After Spanish War
Havana faces a dire economic crisis as continuing conflict drains money and resources. A priest and local leaders describe wasteful Spanish taxation, soldier payoffs, and shortages worsening daily life for civilians. The piece notes dwindling hope as war drags on and postwar recovery stalls.
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Hien
Tad
J. Doupheniy
Fran Havarnn
Dingh
Queen's Farewell to Bayard in Leiden
A scrambled report from Leiden on February 2 recalls a royal farewell scene involving dignitaries and a medical official. The fragmented text mentions Windsor Castle and a surgeon, with references to an expected departure and a continental event surrounding the Queen's entourage.
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Leiden
United States
Jeanini
Windsor Castle
Mir Bigyndl
Fragmentary Chicago item details unclear event
The readable text describes a fragmented Chicago scene with references to Mitchell, Werthewlerks, the Wabash line, and a corner near a street. Details are incomplete and noncoherent due to OCR damage, preventing a clear summary of event or outcome.
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Chicago
Mitchell and
W. & Werthewlerks
Hhehwasiyen
Nomination Vote Results in State Election Tie
Visibly garbled text records a nomination vote within a state context. The fragment mentions a two to two tie and a related party or committee, with unclear names or dates.
North Carolina bank election under scrutiny and inquiry
A fragmented report notes election concerns in North Carolina with references to possible irregularities. The piece mentions potential corruption and the overall impact on the banking or electoral process, highlighting unresolved questions and public interest.
Washington Budget Report Shows Revenue Shortfall
The preliminary monthly statement from the Treasury indicates expenses exceeded receipts by 20 percent. The report covers the period up to July 1 and outlines the growing gap between income and outlay for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrahington
Thouars
Montrose Labor Event Updates From Early February
Fragmentary report from Montrose notes labor organizer Michael Kelly involved in activities tied to local Union 1. The piece mentions ongoing efforts through April with references to various figures and dates, though exact details are unclear.
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Montrose
Michael Kelly
Lega 1
Gage
Archibishop Corrigan Seen Likely as Cardinal
Word from Rome and Med that Archbishop Corrigan of New York is expected to be creuted a cardinal by the pope. The report cites solid authority and notes the 68 probable.
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Rome
Med
Iivar
Elrecles
Corrigan
New York
Will of Charles Willard Bequests Battle Creek
The will of Charles Willard, deceased last Sunday, bequeaths $10 to the Tithiary Wailing Bere for the city Sohos, Hy 000 to the Torn Young Men's prayer building site, and $10 to Baptist College. He also leaves sixteen acres on Gomme Lake for a purpose not fully stated.
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Battle Crem
Charles Willard
Iehelan
Willtat
Wetuime Life Meath
Gomme Lake
Philadelphia Leaders Seek Unity Amid Possible Interruption
Fragmented text suggests a political scene with city leaders and an emphasis on unity. Mentions of mayor, governor, and arrangements hint at ongoing efforts to prevent disruption to government work. Entities read as Philadelphia related but details are unclear.
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Philadelpha Fenders
Barnistre Pi
Ware
Deleerim
Vannsie
Bustings
Ellie
Etthy
Little Pete Trial Tells of Chinese Merchants Case
A court record outlines charges against Chinese merchants tied to a case named Little Pete. The document mentions February events and details of the prosecution, noting defendants and the legal process in the session held on a Saturday.
Eevee Convied Captured and Hospitalized in Wa
Unclear text details report an arrest or capture involving Eevee and a person named Baker. The fragment mentions a hospital, a victim or casualty, and events tied to a location abbreviated Wa. No coherent sequence or reliable names emerge.
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Charles
Ligasey
Jolt Baker
Unclear Entry From Sushinston Court Chronicle
A fragmented report mentions a February 1 event in Sushinston involving a person named Filward Haohmeter and Penns VE. Convicted of protecting fate, with references to Wideto. The text is garbled and lacks full details of charges or outcome.
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Sushinston
Penns VE
Wen Wideto
Feehan Fi SR fleeyell cate brited Baulleh beer
Fragmented text describes a dispute or event involving Feehan Fi and Baulleh beer. The exact details are unclear, but mentions Teela el scrip and a denial or ruling related to aril bie Deen Ine esc tit dite qurcyienta.
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Feehan
Fleeyell
Local Proceedings and Happenings Echo Across Town
A morning update notes weather mood with rain and winds. It mentions church activities, court actions, and public notices in Rowan and nearby areas. Community briefs include utilities, local politics, and social events reflected in citywide columns.
Near Passage of a New Arbitration Treaty Speculation
Washington reports outline changes debated by the Senate committee on arbitration treaty terms. Amendments restrict questions to arbitration only by special agreement and add two jurists per government. The London press sees cautious prospects amid broader hopes for a formal accord.
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Washington
Senaite Cominiitee
Senate
Ae Vollows
Sion
Anglo American Treaty Negotiations Reported in London
The London report states that the government is prepared to finalize the Anglo American treaty and has signaled readiness to proceed, with discussions indicating progress before the news dispatch.
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London
House of Nom
Bremen Stehiml and Others Sailings Noted
In New York on February 4 a list records several steerage passages to Liverpool and Molter Jain voyage progress. names Hallint Trove Pougonic Hoaveidan Holytuit and Priwle Point appear amid the transit notes.
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New York
Hallint
Bremen
Stehiml
Pougonic
Liverpool
Holytuit Ts Hoaveidan
Molter Jain
Priwle Point
Wait for the Wagon Songwriter Dies in Topeka
The author of the song Wait for the Wagon and its lyrics died in Topeka Kansas last night at age unknown. The obituary notes the creator Keb Samuel Stony Shemin credited with writing the words.
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Topeka
Saomuel Stony
Shemin
Bi Yeu
Finley's Linen Sale Opens With Bargains on Linens
Finleys announces a Saturday January 30 linen sale aimed at housekeepers featuring extensive discounts on damask table linens napkins and towels. Highlighted items include damask tablecloths napkins and towels with prices per yard per dozen and special Bleached Linen products.
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Willl
Ineh Bilver
Damasi
Linda Danas
Brandy Carloads Move Toward Europe in Tax Case Mention
Fragmented OCR notes describe seven carloads of brandy bound for Europe with mentions of the Genero Nagle brandy and a government mission. The text references a tax action and a large sum of money, $80,000, related to duties or taxes.
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Ian Finineieso
Genero Nagle
Europe
Taarelseer
Fousn aed Hoppert clebrintis Chitage at the falwaitila
Fragments report local celebration of a figure named Fousn and Hoppert amid chaotic text. The venue is unclear and the line mentions an event at a theater with references to Ai Wolf topper and deb Flin Boies. No verifiable details emerge.
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Chitage
Wolf Topper
Wee Nile
Wis
Bud Big
Halifax Pet 2 The Arauriean sutoon
Fragmentary report references a Halifax event involving a pet and multiple unclear names. The text mentions a crondired on Gnarce Banta and an alert at Ported met ot loam Won balynt of t he Miseled Went Hawn.
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Halifax
Pet
Gnarce Banta
Atelinh
Weather Forecast From The Mildle State
The report notes a near term forecast with mild temperatures and a chance of southeasterly winds. It mentions a warmer trend to arrive later, with unsettled conditions possible and variable skies.
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