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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1901

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Senate Meant for Night Sessions on Subsidy Bill

Washington Feb 3 The senate will press the ship subsidy bill through the early week with possible morning interruptions and a push for night sessions. Senator Allison will ask to take up the District of Columbia appropriation bill, and ceremonies in memory of Chief Justice John Marshall will open Monday.

Bacon John Marshall The United States Associated Prem Washington Senate Friends of the Shipping Allison District of Columbia Marehall al Joneth Yarner Caffrey Representative Harmer Pennsylvania

President Mitchell Hopeful In Mine Wage Talks

A wire dispatch from Columbus reports miners delegates favor a single run of mine standard with a seven cent differential between machine and pick mining. Two main proposals defined at the Indianapolis convention guide talks. Mitchell says no major gap with operators, who consider agreement very remote. No reconvening of the scale committee until tomorrow afternoon. no progress yet.

Columbus Indianapolis Mitchell For

Clyde Jamison Buried as Tein-Tsin Hero in Bloomsburg

Clyde Jamison, killed in the siege before Tein Tsin, is buried at Merwick with military honors. Rev Dr H Gilbert preached at the Methodist church as a large crowd attended. The funeral procession included Berwick bands and G A R veterans from the county. Jamison had served in the Philippines before going to China where he died during a charge.

Bloomsburg Clyde Jamison Tien Tsin Milne Eister Clara Whitenight Merwick Fr. H. Gilbert Methodist Church Berwick Lone Jamison Phillippines China

The Plague at Cardiff

A Cardiff area outbreak details a plague incident reported via exclusive wire. National health officials investigate new cases and public health measures are discussed to curb spread.

Whole Family Poisoned By Suspected Doctored Pork

Pittsburg dispatch reports a West End family of Ann Fox and relatives poisoned after eating pork they suspect was doctored with a preservative. Mrs Fox died, others including Ellen Cuddy Bila McCartney Thomas Cuddy James T Fox and Harry M Fox are critically ill. Doctor cites boracic acid as the likely cause.

Pittsburg Ann Fox Ellen Cuddy James Fox Lanark Street West End

Baptismal Rite Draws Cold Crowds in West End Park

About 1500 spectators witnessed sixteen German Baptist Brethren converts immersed in the Little Conestoga. Rev. T. F. Imler and Rev. Jesse Ziegler led the ceremony on a frozen deck, with children among the converts. The rite lasted five minutes per candidate as water reached their necks. The ministers stayed in the water for about 45 minutes. A snowstorm began after the ceremony, and a hot moment arose when a breaking of a joe scattered spectators off the platform.

Lancaster West End Park Conestoga T. F. Imler Jesse Ziegler Royersford Joe

Crazy Snake to be tried for treason

An exclusive wire reports Chito Harjo known as Crazy Snake and seventeen Creek leaders have been jailed in federal custody in Muskogee awaiting treason trials. They were brought from Henrietta under guard, with U S Marshal Bennett's posse. Arrests target Chief Sarah Mekko as well.

Muskogee Chitth Harjo Crazy Snake Henrietta Marshal Bennett Sarah Mekko Harjo Washington Chitto Warde Alias Crazy Snake Pred Smith Hen Deere Noah Deere John Fresh Louis Mitchell Sam Bogu Jackson Tiger Louis Yarde Bam Emurthika

Tornado Ravages Texas as Widespread Damage Reported

Exclusive wire report notes severe tornado impact in Delta county area with multiple injuries and deaths. Damaged homes and wrecked buildings, including Moody residence, were observed. One oil mill near Denton destroyed. several casualties reported.

Delta Dames Moody Honest Houghton Matton Howe Denton

Beene New Yorks Ket Arrests Adolph Then

Police in West New York arrested Adolph Then who is accused of treason during wartime. The suspect faces charges tied to a government pension and involves a pension bureau that recently supplied police departments with photographs of the accused.

New Yorks W. Tudley Adolph Pension Bureau Citi

Interment of the Queen at Windsor and Frogmore

The body of Queen Victoria rests in Windsor Albert Memorial chapel as vault guards stand watch. The public interment at Frogmore is set for 3 pm with a gun-car procession drawn by artillery horses. The ceremony will be public by royal command with an imperial royal guard and clergy officiating.

Associated Pree London Queen Victoria Albert Memorial Chapel Windsor Royal Household Windsor Castle Frogmore Guard of Honor Queens Company Grenadier Fruards York Winchester Can of Windsor St. George's Chapel Royal Walter Parrall Servanta St. George's Chapel King Edward Queen Alexandra Duchess of Cornwall Emperor William Duke of Connaught Frederick William Diack Chaminade Tme Albani King Fuward Marlborough House Charing Cross Station Port Victoria Roberta South Africa

Carnegie Praises Queen Victoria In Carnegie Hall

Andrew Carnegie spoke on The Moral Character of Queen Victoria at Carnegie Hall. He praised her tolerance for all sects, her pure court and dignity toward servants, citing a tablet from Victoria to a loyal servant John Brown. Edwin Markham then read a poem about the queen.

Associated Treas New York Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Hall Queen Victoria Mr. Carnegie John Brown Victoria Edwin Markham

Cleveland School Superintendent Warns Cigarette Use

A Cleveland public school report finds pupils increasingly dull due to cigarette smoking. The superintendent notes striking effects on learning with boys ages 10 to 12 most affected, saying Cleveland shows stronger adverse impacts than other cities studied.

Cleveland Fel Dongs

Anthracite Coal Trade Reported Mixed by Weather

The Ledger reports the anthracite coal trade was somewhat interfered with by inclement weather last week, limiting output and shipments. Despite winter disruption, January production reached a record level for mids winter, with 1900 output around 41,800,900 tons.

Ledger Philadelphia

Promotion That Is Well Earned

Former Sergeant Major George F. Steels of Altoona has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Forty third Volunteer Infantry. His promotion follows an outstanding record on Samar and Leyte where he served as sergeant major to Major Henry T. Allen's battalion. He was born in Irwin and educated in Irwin and Scottdale. His family moved to Altoona in 1898. He reenlisted after typhoid fever and has been cited three times in orders for his conduct and leadership.

Barhlive Asociated Press Philadelphia Associated Press Manila Pennsylvania George F. Steels Altoona Steele Waring Samar Leyte Philippines Henry T. Allen Steele Irwin Westmoreland County Scottdale Pennsylvania Railroad Augustus &. Landis Bialr County Cochi Presbyterian Hospital Port Ethan Allen Vermont Tie

Governor Nash's Ultimatum Shocks Cincinnati Boxing Scene

Governor Nash has issued an ultimatum to the Saengerfest Athletic Club and about a thousand business petitioners. He instructs the prosecuting attorney Hoffheimer and Sheriff Taylor to swear in deputies and use state power to prevent the fight. Promoters and officials weigh injunction action as Judge Hollister may decide by midweek.

Cincinnati Jegiles Rublin, Martin and Childs Nash Saengerfest Hoffheimer Taylor Covernor Nash Saengerfest Athletic Association

California wines dearer as drought raises costs

The Associated Press reports California wine prices rose in advance of trading. Sweet wines led gains with increases of 10 to 12 cents per gallon, while clams and white wines moved up 5 to 6 cents. Dealers attribute the rise to reduced production from drought and widespread phylloxera.

Landon Cal

Senator Flinn Backs Amended Muehbronner Bill in Scranton Clash

Harrisburg February reports Senator Plan Nine backs amendments to the Muehbronner bill urged by Scranton committees. The anti ripper faction vows to defeat if the clause remains. Quayites claim enough votes to pass as is. Preliminary skirmishing starts tomorrow with a proving conference expected.

Electric Harrisburg Plan Nine Scranton Councilmanic Scrantonlane Scranton Quayites Flinnites Scrantonians Conmittes

Mob Ramps Pittston Hall. Rev Dillonis Lectures Suppressed

Evangelical missionary Nev Vincent Dillonis, once tied to the Roman Catholic clergy, faced a riot at Hiooth's hall Pittston as about 500 foreigners, mainly Lithuanians, surged against him. Aiding party including Rev J J H Fletcher escaped to safety. several bruises reported, Bowman received a black eye.

Wilkes-Barre Nev Vincent Dillonis Hiooth's Pittston Dillonis Corcoran Dillonia Trev J. J. H. Fletcher First Presbyterian Church W. L. Bowman

Scranton Morning News Briefs and Local Items

Weather notes forecast rain today with general indications. General Senator Flinn open to Scranton amendments on the Ripper Bill. Obituary of Queen Victoria noted with mention of Santiago heroes appeal. Local trial lists and trolleymen troubles discussed. Murder at Austin Heights reported with post office record cited. Scranton and Suburban news and regional sections summarized.

Flinn Queen Victoria Long Santiago Congres Austin Heights Scranton Postoffive

Senator Hill Not A Candidate For Presidency

Exclusive AP report from New York states Senator Hill will not seek the 1804 presidential nomination. The Albany source says Hill remains focused on law practice and professional success, discouraging calls from Texas legislators and Democratic leaders to run. He may stay influential but withdraws from active campaign leadership.

New York Senator Mill Albany Lowlle'sa Weekly Benator Senator Hill Texas South Hui

Unknown Assassin Shoots Lumberman in Pa. Barn

Thomas McHenry, 35, a lumber merchant and farmer of Rogersboro, Columbia County, was shot in his barn at 1 a m. by an unknown assailant. He died six hours later at his home. The motive appears unclear though staged signs suggest robbery. No arrests made. McHenry leaves a wife and six children.

Bloomsburg Oelock Thomas Mc Henry Rogersboro Columbia County Mr. McHlenry McHenry Eix

Snow Storm Strikes Across Kansas Nor Missouri

The greatest snow storm of the winter hit Kansas City and regions of Missouri and Kansas with depths from three to fourteen inches. Nebraska and western Iowa saw continued high winds and drifting snow. Grand Rapids and Chicago reported heavy snowfall and travel disruption. Atchison and Milwaukee also reported major winter conditions with delayed trains and ongoing winds.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Onwire Neb Nebraska Iowa Chicago Atchison, Kan Kona Nuthern Cawked City Gheenleaf Whiting Atchison Milwaukee

Memorial services honor William Goebel in Frankfort

Exclusive AP report from Frankfort notes memorial ceremonies at Goebel's grave on the anniversary of his death as residents honor his memory. The event reflects local tribute and historical remembrance in Kentucky.

Frankfort, Key, Pel, A Frankfort William Goebel

Fire destroys National Wire plant at Fairhaven

Exclusive AP report from New Haven says a blaze early today leveled the National Wire company plant in Fairhaven causing property loss estimated at 125000. Firefighters battled the flames through the morning as the facility was destroyed.

Asociated Press New Haven Conn National Wire Company Fairhaven

Secretary Long Presses Congress for Santiago Squadron Justice

Exclusive Washington letter from Secretary Long to Senator Morgan argues government delays in promoting and rewarding Lt Hobson Captain Clarke and others stem from Congress inaction. He urges swift legislative action to recognize the Santiago squadron and extend medals and thanks.

Hobson Clarke Department Congress Santiago Washington Long Morgan Mentenant Hohnon Senate Aimitol Vonwell Avi Evry

Perished in the Flames at Wickes Cigar Factory Fire

Exclusive wire reports a large crowd gathered at the Wickes cigar box factory ruin on Piret Avenue and 33rd Street after a fast fire. Police identified the missing foreman Auge Schwandermann as among those killed, and Aubew Froly named Kila bitherdilow and Schwandermann among the victims. Schwandermann’s body had not yet been recovered.

York

Transatlantic Steamship Movements From New York

Maritime notices list arrivals and departures including Lauretagne Haver Southarmpton Southwark and Noordland bound for Antwerp. Ships Campania Umbria Caledonian Queenstown passage and Liverpool routes echo transatlantic passenger and freight shuffles between New York Liverpool Antwerp and Naples multiple vessel movements.

New York New Liverpool Georgie

Russian Prince Parlatinsky Shoots Self in Daring Act

Prince Parlatinsky, editor of the Northern Courier recently suppressed for radical views, shot himself last Thursday in St. Petersburg. He suffered a dangerous wound and his family, amid rumors of a disputed marriage to Mile Yavorskaya, faces upheaval over the failed paper venture and the prince’s silk estate.

Prom St. Petersburg Prince Parlatinsky Northern Courier Mile Yavorskaya

Duke of Cornwall and York Progressing Toward Convalescence

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports the Duke of Cornwall and York is progressing satisfactorily toward convalescence. The update comes as London monitors his recovery and public interest remains high.

Associated Press The London Ver Duke of Corwall York

Also Mentioned on This Page

House Post Office Revenue Cutter Service House of Representatives Tein-Tsin Amnesatet Proc Cardiff In Associated Pros Cardia Conestoga Creek Asociated Preas Beene Westminster Dean of Carnegie England George E. Steele Gov. Nash Yew California Senator Flinn MOB Rev Carbondale Department Mefenton Christian Selene United States District Court Editoria Wort Leeal Nowa View Department Thomas M'Henry Associated Prom Goebel Secretary Long MR. Morgan Hale Tike Naval Committee Tam John D, Long Feb. S
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