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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1901

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Royal Funeral Rites for Queen Victoria Conclude Public Mourning

The final rites for Queen Victoria unfold at Windsor with King Edward VII and royal family in mourning. Procession moves from the Albert Memorial Chapel to the castle as regalia, guards, and mourners observe the solemn ceremony amid a gathered crowd.

Windsor Hey Liteband Krogmor Grann Albert Memorial Chapel Grenadiers Ormes Castle Cate Chopin Hagan Osborne Edward VII Duke of Connaight Portugal Belgium Evor Alexandria Prince Hens of Battenberg Prince Edward York Prinwen Winchester

Edward to His People Addresses Empire After Queen’s Death

King Edward issues a message to British colonies and India praising Queen Victoria’s reign and pledging to follow her example. He memorializes the late queen and expresses loyalty across the empire while promising work for the welfare of all subjects and continued governance in India.

London Sean Tatler Uritain South Africa Edward Tom Iis India

Tannery Burned Near Shamokin in February Fire

The William Penney tannery near Shamokin burned overnight with unknown origin. Several buildings and stock were destroyed, estimated loss about 12,000 dollars insured.

Shamokin William Penney Hem

No Prize Fight Remains Sparring Exhibition Says Officials

Subpoenas issued for witnesses and documents in the Jeffries Ruhlin injunction case set for Judge Hollister's hearing tomorrow. Mayor Fleischmann must produce the permit and related correspondence and opinions. The Robling trial is postponed to Monday. SwengerAthletic Association files an answer arguing no prize fight was contemplated and that the event would be a lawful exhibition within Ohio statutes.

Cincinati Jeffries-Rublin Ruhlin Tustce Roebling Swengerfeat Athletic Association Tollinters Uie

Marshall Day Observed Across Cities in Tribute

Across Albany Philadelphia Trenton and Washington commemorations marked the centenary of John Marshall becoming chief justice. Attendees included governors judges bar leaders and lawmakers with speeches sermons and formal toasts reflecting on Marshall’s legacy.

Washington Philadelphia Albany Boston Harrisburg

Nation’s saloon raid ends with arrest in Topeka street melee

Mrs Nation and six women attacked a restaurant on East Sixth Street to smash a saloon. A police struggle followed for about a quarter hour ending with Nation’s arrest for disturbing the peace. She remained defiant, led a prayer at the station, and vowed to continue her crusade.

Topeka Kan Mra. Nation Moe. Nation Mrs. Nation Mre Nution Mire Nation

End of the Day Talks Stall Coal Conference Progress

The end of the day reports from the joint interstate coal conference indicate miners and operators remain far apart on terms. Progress toward agreement appears stalled as discussions close without a consensus.

Cut Nails Ave Higher Decline in Wire Prices Cited

AP report from Witsburg Fukid notes a price rise of five cents per large unit for cut nails, tied to a prior surge in wire production by the American Steel and Wire company, affecting construction costs and material markets.

Witsburg Fukid Todlay Wade Angrican Steel and Wire Company

Local Trader Fined After Quick Court Hearings

John Rant, arrested last week for selling lore tea in a butcher shop in the city, appeared in police court today and was fined 109 dollars and ordered to serve thirty days in jail.

New York John Rant

Legislature Passes Bill on Bodily Injury Penalties

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press Trenton the measure sailed through 44 to 1. It provides one year imprisonment or a $1000 fine, or both, for chasing causing bodily injury.

Trenton The Heuer

Illinois Governor Bans Prize Fights Amid Protest

Governor Yates declares prize fighting illegal in the state and orders sheriff to stop a scheduled bout in Helvidere. He warns militia could be deployed as deputies vow to enforce the ban and prevent the event from taking place.

Yates Springfield Timvis Buller Cleonit Court Boone County Yater Helvidere Melyidere

Chinese Muddle to Come Up Today

La Hung Chang and Prince Ching hold plenipotentiary rights as Chinese envoys prep for tomorrow's joint talks with foreign representatives. Only twelve provincial authorities face punishment, with plans for execution or exile for many, while Prince Tuan's fate becomes a point of contention between envoys and Chinese plenipotentiaries.

Madheire Associated Ives Pekin LA Hung Chang Prince Ching Eilelde Pekin Chi Li Prince Tuan Helf

Furnishings Moved Ere Fire Started at Wyoming Hotel

Fire at Dougher's hotel in Wyoming was discovered at 2 o'clock this morning after inmates had fled. Snow tracks led to an outbuilding where four trunks containing liquors cigars and household goods were found. Owners sworn in warrants for Albert Andrew and William Cisero brothers who ran the hotel on a union charge and they were jailed in default of bail.

Wilkes-Barre Dougher's Wyoming Albert Andrew William Cis#eo Union Baunders Hall

Harrisburg Moves to Address Education and Welfare Issues

The message to Pennsylvania representatives asks for action on a broad relief plan. It urges passage of a general bill to improve schooling and welfare, and to appoint a commission to study the state’s needs.

Royal wedding attracts numerous foreign royals

Vague report notes ages and names attending the wedding of Quorn Willalmina and Duke Henry of Mopklenbang Schwerin. Majesty met guests including Yube Miachaly of Howe and Grand Dedhes Melons. The arrival at the mallway station spurred cheers as the couple proceeded through crowds.

Quorn Willalmina Henry Mopklenbang Schwerin Tiawnd Yube Miachaly Howe Grand Dedhes Melons Grand Mallway Station Oycen Wilhelmina

Belgium buys two thirds stake in Hams how4anton

Shanghai Times correspondent confirms Belgium acquired a substantial stake in the Hams how4anton company, taking a two thirds ownership interest. The move signals a major shift in local industry and may affect regional markets and future investments.

Londo Shanghai The Times Belgium

Senator Vaughan proposes higher pay for common pleas judges

A senate bill by J C Vaughan would raise salaries for judges in several counties to 4000 annually in districts over 150000 population, with existing pay scales for other courts. He notes inequities between busy city districts and sparsely populated areas and cites trial lists from 1900.

Tinrvisbure Senate J. C. Vaughan Commonwealth Orphans’ Court Lackawanna Luzerne Lancaster Schuylkill Yerkes Westmoreland Erie Northumberland Lehigh Delaware Dauphin County Philadelphia Common Pleas Allegheny County

Barker Charged After Arlington Shooting Arraigned

Reports from Newark detail Thomas G. Barker being arraigned at KRearey town hall on a charge of attempting to kill Rev. John Keller after a Sunday shooting in Arlington. Keller remains seriously ill while Barker cites his wife’s accusation as motive. doctors and locals question Keller’s guilt.

Aswoddatet Penn Barker Keller Newark Tiarker Bishop Starkey

Queen's Death Mourned as World Plans Rites

Last rites are set for England's dead queen while international leaders prepare tributes. General-Senator Vanelian's bill on pay reform surfaces amid broader political debate. Local notes report weather, crime, and economic updates across regions.

Vanelian Tnereane Jorge England Das Congreo

No More Liquor at Army Quarters

The War Department issues a general order under the army reorganization act prohibiting the sale of beer wine and intoxicating liquors on all military reservations and army transports. It requires immediate closure of酒酒 酒 at Fort Monroe and West Point hotels.

Washington War Department Fort Monroe West Point

Kitchener Reports Progress From Pretoria Dispatch

General Kitchener's Pretoria dispatch dated February 9 notes French's column driving the Boers east, capturing a fifteen pounder and recovering parts of a second gun. He reports commandoes in the colony are being hustled and Haig pursuing toward Steytlerville, with sixteen killed recently.

London Kitchener Pretoria Prench Midland Haig Steytlerville

Notable Local Figures Die in Separate Cities

By Exwlwire Wire from The Associatesd Prom Macon Ga Feb 4 Jefferson Long a member who thirty two years ago represented the Macon district in Congress died today. In Pittsburg Pa Feb 4 word was received that Tom OBrien the Pillaturg clubs first baseman died of consumption in Phoenix Ariz Sunday night after a lengthy ill spell on a trip to Cuba and Arizona for health recovery.

Macon Jefferson Long

Pitcairn Declines Washington Parade Marshal Post

Robert Pitcairn, general agent and superintendent of the Pittsburg division of the Pennsylvania railroad, declines appointment as marshal of the civil division in the inaugural parade in Washington. He would have held the rank of brigadier general.

Associated Press Pittsburg Robert Pitcairn Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Marenie

Senate to Meet at Night on Ship Subsidy Bill

Washington Feb 4 Senators in charge of the ship subsidy bill announce night sessions begin next Wednesday to push the measure through. Aldrich predicts passage despite past delays while leaders rally support and seek a quorum for extended hours. The appropriation bills await action as the housing bill for Wilkes Barre and Altoona receives $75,000 each in public building appropriations.

Rhode Island Sampson-Schley Senate Wilkes-Barre Calle Washington Friends of Aldrich Bacon Georgia Congress Shamypeon-Sehler Chandler Long Morgan Hale Sampson-Benley House Committee On Appropriations Altoona Wilkes- Barre

Prison Keeper Accused by Chaplain at County Prison

Lancaster Feb 4 Chaplain A C Leonard charges prison keeper C Moore with brutal acts including dragging a woman from a cell and choking her bonds, handcuffing a woman, fastening a ball on a female, drenching a woman with water, and starving an aged inmate for three days as inspectors review.

Lancaster A. C. Leonard Prion Keepee C. Moore

Steamboat Daisy Sunk on Warrlog River Killing Engineer and Sailor

The Daisy, a government work steamboat on the Warrlog river, sank today. Engineer We Glover and a Negro were drowned. A second crewman, a sailor, was also lost.

Montgomery Ala Daisy Warrlog River Glover

That Same Old Deadlock in State Senate Ballot

Exclusive AP report from Dover Delaware notes the general assembly ballots for U S senators produced no choice and little change from the prior vote, leaving the deadlock unresolved.

Dover Dal United States

Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania at week start

Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for colder Tuesday and Wednesday with high northwest winds diminishing. Offshore and urban centers expect colder air with diminishing wind speeds toward midweek.

Washington Pennsylvania West Toewsay Wedneaday

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