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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1902

Page

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The Biddle Brothers Die After Escape Plot Unfolds

Two brothers John and Ed Biddle died after a planned jailbreak from Allegheny county jail. Mrs. Soffel, dating Ed, aided the escape with revolvers and letters revealing a web of infatuation and plotted signals. Autopsy shows self inflicted gunshot wounds. crowd gathers at the jail amid sorrow and speculation.

Edward Biddle Butler Pac John Biddle Uni John Bledle Thomas Sahney Mt. Washinton Pittsburg John Biddle Alen Kate Ofel Allegheny County Tyré Soffel Ed. Biddle Atrs Foffel Ea. Biddle Escupe Sorrel Biddles Mrs. Soffel Tad Solfel Coronen'sa news+ Paper John Te Dones Lewis Pie Stein W. Oa. Stein Ay AL Uluck J. O Walter Jacob Bock Tarry Tattle Wat A S. Riddle Snow West Chatrhet Joni J. Denninger A. M. Chriktley W. 4. Mupvin Ieee Heather Polloviuan de Greer Sher Phoinis i Hoon Tal Kent Talithe Iipaself Anid Vlad Corener Dolin L. Jones Bath Bricker

Terrible Storm Hits Britain In Severe Weather

Exclusive from Associated Press London reports a severe storm sweeping the English Channel and Irish Sea. Ships battered, lifeboats in use, and many vessels wrecked or driven aground near Glasgow and the Clyde. numerous drownings and damage across Britain and Europe with heavy snowfall and floods reported.

London Tillte Clyde Bypnolphia Ira Lillehiot Italy

Fatal Boiler Explosion At Davidson Building

The Davidson building in Hohenwald Tenn suffered a fatal boiler explosion yesterday. Two workers died and another was badly injured, while a foreman and two other men sustained injuries. Fire and safety officials investigated the blast as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Wu Dolley Davidson Wille Hyd Thos Witter Hoiliaten Forenman N. Paxton Aind Rowhard Johnston Tom Will Alle

Shaw Becomes Secretary of the Treasury in Quiet Ceremony

Ex-Governor Leslie M Shaw of Town takes the oath as secretary succeeding Lymin J Gage. The event includes Justice Shiras administering the oath and a brief reception with Treasury staff. Gage remains to brief Shaw on operations and indicate possible future changes in the department. Gage declines a $100000 New York offer. other proposals from trusts and banks are noted as open possibilities.

Shaw Gage Warhington Treasury Department Leslie M. Shaw Town Lymin J. Gage Shiras Supreme Court Treasury White House Payne Senatore Alison and Dolliver Congress the Treasury Gre de Partment Gige Rich International Banking Corporation New York Nll Chicago ‘Tithe and Trust Company Florida Chicago Gqhige Ming

Ice Wrecks at Owensboro Cause Widespread Damage

Exclusive wire reports from Owensboro Kentucky describe a severe ice storm that crippled power lines and telecommunication infrastructure. Thousands stranded as wires and trees fall, cutting electricity and telegraph service. police and civic crews work amid hazardous conditions.

Portrait Purchase Draws Trustees in Wittsburg

Trustees of the Curieglo Tistitule Juive agreed to pay 5000 for a portrait of Frederick Archer, organizer of the Letiivte. The commission may go to Chartraud the French artist, while trustees consider arrangements with several New York painters.

Wittsburg Curieglo Tistitule Juive Paiy Frederick Archer Letiivte Pillsburg Chestra Chartraud Withoush New York

Tragic Train Deaths of Miss Hendershot and Samuel Smith

Miss Mira Anna Hendershot aged 25 and Samuel Smith a local railroad worker were killed near Arden Stiles on the Chartlets branch crossing to the Paon Mandle line. The couple riding in a buggy were struck by an engine, the horse and buggy tossed aside, and both victims died at once.

Cannonshore Whittle

Massive Waterbury Fire Destroys Business District

A historic blaze devastated Waterbury Connecticut’s downtown after breaking out in Reid & Hughes Dry Goods on Bank Street. Fire raged for hours with winds hindering containment and insurance estimates surpassing 1 million dollars. Firefighters from multiple towns fought the blaze into the night amid fears of more destruction.

Waterbury, Conn Meb Waterbury Exchange Price Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company Bank Street South Main Street Centre Street First Baptist Church

Schoolteacher Frozen to Death in Peninsula Blizzard

A report from The Associated Press states Miss Nelle Bailey, a district schoolteacher near Hernden, was overcome in the Citysard while returning home and perished. two pupils are missing and feared dead. The deep thaw and storm have caused extensive livestock losses, school closures, impassable roads, and widespread suffering across the lower peninsula, especially Northampton county. The blizzard, one of the worst in state history, has halted rural delivery and destroyed orchards and truck farms.

Del Nelle Bailey Hernden Citysard Cald Lower Peninsula Northampton County

Revenue Reduction Bill Moves Through House Measures

The House Ways and Means Committee completes major and minority reports on tax cuts. Chairman Payne's majority report signals a broad reduction with the bill to be reported tomorrow. The minority plans to sign the final draft and discuss overall tax revision.

Washington

Senate Bills Dominate Weekly Legislative Agenda

Exclusive AP report from Washington outlines a busy week in Congress. The Philippines tariff bill and the judiciary salary bill take center stage with daily proceedings, while the House considers om om argarine repeal and wartime tax repeal. Debates and amendments loom as senators prepare for votes.

Associated Press Washington Bor Senate Senator Lodge Mesers Teller Turner Carmac Culberson Friends of the Judiciary Sulary Lil Stewart Congress Hale Committee On Appropriations Prince Henry Friends

Explosion at Hondo Mine Claims All 100 Workers

Exclusive wire reports a deadly mine explosion at Nu. 6 in Mexico. About 100 miners were at work, mostly Chinese and Mexican workers, and all are believed killed. Mules also perished. rescue efforts continue with no expectation of survivors. Coahinlin Coal Company owns the mine with superintendent Kenny in charge.

Presa San T Francisco Vex Pebo 2 Mexico Tryst Imine Nu Coahinlin Coal Company Ro Mo Mee Kenny

Commencement at Carlisle Held With Distinguished Guests

A Carlisle commencement is to be held with notable attendees including representatives from Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and North Dakota along with Pennsylvania legislators. The event will feature a formal address by ACh Joner and appearances by local dignitaries and hospitality organizers. The ceremonies are set for Wednesday with school and university officials in attendance.

Ness Washington Wisconnsin McAndrews Aihnois Sheldon Michigass Taurus Kanewa Marshall North Dakota Stephens Vexus Tonsue Gregan Danthin Joner Spechal Marty Plutt Pennsylvania

Angelted Mees Cada Case Sketches Violence and Custody

Facloive Wire reports a Shaw mila figure attacked with an axe in a public space. The assailant also exhibited threatening behavior while law enforcement intervened to prevent further harm and secure custody.

Cada Tofoth & Oowki Tee Ub Bay The Alert

Murder of Policeman Sparks 2000-strong Chester Mob

Albert West, arrested for quarreling with a colored woman, fatally shot Policeman Marl Allen at midnight. West fled, captured near Darby seven miles away, as a 2000-strong crowd in Chester demanded lynching. Police used revolvers to restrain the mob and prevent a possible breakout at city hall.

J. E. Byers Dail Jack Dr. Byers Kahney Offaly Pittsburg Sotfel Ren Associated Prom Chester Marl Allen Albert West Allen West Darby Leary Miarger Jones Yeefty Hall

Electric motor plow innovation touted at Moscow congress

An engineer named Zhevonsky reportedly invented an electric motor plow that furrows 72 inches deep, saving five to seven percent in power versus the common plow. Seoul dispatches note an American firm Coleman & Boetwieh secured waterworks concession, with a large royal payout promised.

St. Petersburg Zhevonsky Moscow Seoul Amerian Finn, Coleman & Boetwieh Lis Roy Ow CM

Vassar Girls on the Ice Carnival Baffles Attendees

Vassar College hosts a spirited ice carnival with hundreds of students participating in festive events. Notable participants include Willard Stites and Miss Cuvalie Speers, while the program features elaborate decorations and performances set on the college rink.

Poughkeepsie Vassaur College Tie Linki Speers

Weather Forecast for Kantory and Mon day

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for snow in the mountain districts and colder conditions with a wide. wake. Tuesday should bring fair skies with brisk, occasionally diminishing winds.

Washington Kantory Pennsylvania Imountain

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