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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1901

Page

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Scranton Faction Debates Water Supply and Ripper Issue

Scranton representatives push for water on both shoulders as Senator Vaughan leads a three man sub committee to draft amendments. Allegheny and Pittsburgh officials press for harmony while anti Ripper factions rally as Vosburg outlines Scranton’s stance at the hearing.

Scranton Sahiana Star Corepondent Harvishire Pelt—Scranton Second Clase City Devision CILY Vosburg Cornellwen Heche Vaughan Coleman Soria Ann Fellows Homer Harlow Accom Gill Camnitnes Eric Bast Kol Hoor Teade P Sn Olinle Pittsburg Ror the Ripper George Cutble Hhee Tuewlay Me Vosbure anti-Milan Vitter Itisburg Alleghany Diehl Piltaburg Uheenion Wynan Clovirges Elphinaione Allegheny A. G. Roeip C. 8. Crawford

Williams Discharged In Pittston Shooting Case

Wilkes-Barre Feb 1 A coal and iron policeman Thomas Williams was tried on charges of manslaughter for a September incident near Clear Spring Coal Co West Pittston. Prosecutors failed to link Williams to the fatal head wound of Charles Mordus, and he was discharged after separate trials were ordered.

Wilkes-Barre Thomas Williamy Clear Spring Coal Company West Pittaton Charles Mordus Wilfhove

Fatal collision on Ontario and Western line at Hurleyville

A locomotive crashed into a milk train passenger car at Hurleyville on the Ontario and Western line. Howard Behoffeld of New York died from injuries, with several others injured as escaping steam and fire trapped passengers and crew.

Middletown Cintarto Aid Western Railroad Hurleoyville Howard Hh. Behoffeld Fredkill Lending John G. Turnbull & 9 New York City Thom Duolel Lamont Hubert Breck Daniel HH. Webster Train Commission Henry ¢. Koppen H. T. Percher Fop Deady Liberty Mr. Wineher Tela Prim

Carnegie Steel Interest Sold in Major Stock Purchase

The Carnegie Steel stock is bought by J P Morgan Jr and associates led by the Mail and Express. Andrew Carnegie plans retirement to private life as the deal completes. The capital stock is 160 million with equal bonds outstanding and Carnegie rumored to own about four percent.

Backeive Wien New York Bob Mail and Express Carnegie Steel COTO Carnégie United Nas Dinkerte J. P. Mareman &Canny Anndrew Carnegie Carnegie Ite

Passenger Train Stalled By Snowblockade In Duin

A passenger train on the Clateaugay railroad stalled in heavy snow near Duin after engine pulls failed. Work crews shoveled through drifting snow for hours. passengers, including women, endured delays while officials and a convict escort awaited clearance to move.

Vic Mit Foun Dhnemora

Will and estate details in Hawaii probate case

A contested will in Hawaii involves a surviving party seeking to probate a will that allegedly leaves $700,009 and real property at a sale location. The document references a trust or related instrument and a need for court handling by a local authority in Texas and a named agency, with mentions of legal processes and potential tax implications.

Wikie Tung Aestahel Pater Thivand Oly GA Fuuitier Hiawonu Willlan Soond Fale Pataiitio Oagaret Oagaret oWhlol Tien Ie Vrimeoteret Mh Nnsa Cataepe Liege Uel Wren Latur Tees MLE Petri

Unclear excerpt on state action and military arm

Fragmentary report notes strong warnings about preventing a fight and mentions state military power. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.

Hotel Fire Fatalities Claim Several Lives

A blaze at a hotel resulted in multiple fatalities and critical injuries. Authorities report the proprietor and several guests died, with others severely injured and receiving treatment. The incident prompted an emergency response and ongoing investigations into the cause and safety failures.

Hazing Rule Push At West Point Dominates House Session

Congressional proceedings show the House committee advancing measures on hazing at the Military Academy. The report strengthens expulsion for hazing and related misconduct, with continued debate on war revenue and tax changes including cigars, checks, and bucket shops.

Washington West Point War Revenue Pedthetien Telegraph Meyers and Packiees Morgan Alabama Chiat Military Academy Secretary of War Howine Academy Gp Pollinenldi Army Nave

Notable 19th Century Soldier Mentioned at Hotel Jardin

A fragmented notice recalls a soldier linked to early modern conflicts and a private career. It mentions Erwin Mmaentler and a connection to Cullan peirlot mem during the ten years' war, with a later note about a graduate faculty member at New Vous and a bishopric-related figure.

Soler Wert Wien Proekiin Brokher Bishop Money Hotel Jardin

Wilhelmina's Wedding Eve In Amedic Carnival Tale

Garbled text hints at a whimsical wedding eve with names like Wilhelmina and Dale Meaty amid a carnival setting. References to a magical or fantastical scene occur alongside nonsensical language and possible crowd figures, leaving the exact event unclear.

First Signs of Break in Coal Conference

The miners retreat from their Indiana convention position allowing miner members of the south committee to seek the best terms with operators. A sub-committee was named to expedite talks while both sides vow to prevent a breakdown and consider possible compromises on run of mine and machine differential in several states.

Columbus Indianapolis Soath Committee Thinie Erie Senlo Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania

Church Workers Meet Forms National Federation of Churches

Delegates at a Philadelphia conference draft a constitution for a new National Federation of Churches and Christian Workers. Fifteen ministers and fifteen laymen will join the executive board with officers to govern the federation and prepare greetings for the National Council of Evangelical Churches of Great Britain.

Philadelphia Rithona Churchex Charles le Thompkon New York Hon Rey G% Cuwintinge Auburn AL WY. Anthony Lewiston Henry H. Stebbins D. D Federation of Churches and Christhin Workers William ©. Webb D. DD Evangelical Aliianes of Pennsylvania United States Kingdom of God Federation Wot Roach Jersey City

Duels in London and Wellington News Clash

Fragmentary report notes a duel or armed incident in London and Wellington with references to a chronicle and a public display. Details are unclear but imply a tense confrontation, potential weapons, and official reaction amid unsettled conditions.

Veiled Plan Sparks Debates Over Late Stogley 4 Wroshir

Fragmentary text describes a disputed plan involving Bal and QelFavienl Minehoes related to Stogley 4 Wroshir. Mentions Sah Altona and Kal Wt tule Hace Mesias with unclear connections to Peterwil and a chavier cant. Matt Winemilinre is noted in relation to the condor attack.

Wroshir Wali Cvnemanegie Sah Altona Tewtey Aebiety Stronlin

Mounted Men for Kitchener Recruiting Rapid in British War

The campaign to recruit mounted troops for Kitchener progresses swiftly as officials expect 10 000 volunteers to be enrolled. Reports from London and Lisbon discuss Boer activity near Lorenzo Marques and potential British naval support, with terms of surrender proposed for rebels and Imperial Yeomanry actions near Prince Albert, Cape Colony.

Proms London Teewly South Afelon Cipe Colony Ias Lorenso Marques Komatipoort Ffehters Mieregort Berenue Marques General Brabant Cape Colony Colool Cito

Weather Talk and Local Hints of Snow

The morning notes suggest cold conditions and possible snowfall today. Several scattered items mention regional weather observations and upcoming forecasts, indicating wintry trends in the area.

Presiding Elder for Manila Named by Church

Dr Homer Stuntz of Mount Vernon Ohio has been appointed presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal church in the Philippines and will sail from San Francisco for Manila to assume duties April 1 He will lead missionaries to organize churches across the Philippines Stuntz was born January 20 1838 in Albion Pennsylvania educated at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston and began ministry in 1883 He served in India for eight years starting 1886 and returned to the United States in 1888 to finish studies at Upper Town University

Associated Pros Chicago Homer Stuntz Mount Vernon C Or Methodist Episcopal Church Philippines San Francisco Manila Stunts Albion Garret Biblical Institute Evanston India Upper Town University

Wright Reappointed In Public Labor Nominations

The president sent to the Senate several nominations including Carroll D. Wright of Massachusetts for commissioner of labor Oxony Malinros of Minnesota for consul at Coton Colombia Edward P. Reeds of Iowa for deputy auditor of the war department John G Felton of Colorado for receiver of public moneys at Montrose Colorado

Wrehington Senate Caroll D. Wright Massachsetts Oxony Malinros Minnesota Coton Colombia Edward P. Reeds Iowa John G Felton Colorado Montrose

Unclear OCR fragment hints at historical figures and events

Fragmentary text mentions Madrid, Charlo, Hourbon, and a knight tied to Gelder Bleeey with references to an infant of Epsin. No verifiable events or dates emerge. content is garbled and difficult to interpret.

Drees Madrid Petes Charlo Hourbon Av Verhae Ecbwestury Angel Epsin the Gelder Bleeey

Phe Carresprqidenee Tnetitute study cited by state department

The fragment notes a study and a mention of the department referencing Phe Carresprqidenee Tnetitute. It mentions Char nensiging punpeletee and a location Santon with unclear details and partial names in the readable text.

Unclear text unable to derive an event headline

The readable fragment does not provide a coherent event, names, or locations to summarize into a factual card.

Fragmented report on halted voyage and oil spill detritus

An unreliable fragment mentions Exolimite Wire from The Asceleted Drees Lukeweter in February. It references a ship or pipe at the Suandend On camping Muert Uipet miles from Miliwas, with a morning event and a thousand harass prior to a war stoppage. Oil reportedly damaged.

Suandend

Associated Health Authorities Meet to Discuss Sanitary Laws

The Associated Health Authorities and Sanitary Boards of Pont sylvaiine convened in the Preme court Chinaber to draft legislation for public health protection. James T. Maffett chaired the committee urging laws on health wardens, pollution penalties, local boards, water supplies, and stream protection with 15 000 dollars and 17 000 dollars appropriations planned. the report will be considered tomorrow.

Pontsylvaiine Sia Preme Court Chinaber Wagoner Meechpnleothirn Tesla James T. Maffett Chirton Hend Twin Mem Corbett Frank M. Arnold Chirton Blane Wiel Pr

Mrs Nation's Crusade Sparks Citywide Saloon Visits

Mrs Nation tours Topeka and Chicago visiting saloons and praying with followers. Officials warn crowd control and possible fines if disturbances occur while press aides announce lectures at the Auditorium under Fire Axe club auspices.

Topeka Kan Po- Nee Stahl Sherif Nation Chicago Chicnan Harrison Nation Bat Doel Natthort Mos Nathan Kansas

Fragmented OCR Local Notice From New York City

Readable text describes a city incident involving firemen and various named places in New York. It mentions a person or entity linked to a location and references multiple obscure terms, suggesting a damaged or garbled report about an event in an urban area with emergency responders.

Arrest of Spanish Merchant in Manila for Supplying Insurgents

The Spanish merchant Theotradna Carranza was arrested in Manila on charges of supplying copra and outfits to insurgent presidents in Laguna de Bay area. American trader M. Carman, owner of Dowds, is also detained amid transport contracts with the government. Provisional officials surveil several Manila merchants as investigations continue.

Henwter Muehlbronner Elphine Dalpulatene Vletheny Allegheny Theotradna Carranza Manila Provinent Wiwlthy Indore M. Carman Cmminei Dowds Che Q Orusinga Mmerehania Carranza Ceam Tiewent Ania Street Carman Mnot Carmen Wis Font Piagesonian Laguna de Bay Presidente Fabella United States Cyrmoa

Jenkins Cleared After Trial Confusion and Denials

The report describes a courtroom scene where Jenkins is cleared of charges amid a chaotic testimony sequence. Witnesses contradict themselves as detectives recount events around a stabbing near Hunters Place. The defendant finally admits to some truth, but is not permitted to join the jury as verdicts are rendered.

Snowy Weather Notice From Wayne District

Fragmentary OCR text reports snowfall in Wayne with scattered phrases about temperatures and possible timing. The readable portions mention delays and weather related concerns, but core details are unclear due to garbled characters.

Government Defeat in Chamber Vote on Dissolution Plan

Exclusive wire reports in the chamber of deputies the government was defeated by 618 to 0 on the dissolution debate. The measure referenced the two deputies of Howe and followed days of wrangling over the plan.

Prem Rowe Chamber of Deputies Howe

Unclear historical note on Tennessee volunteers and coverage

Fragmentary text references Washington Vols and a northeast or eastern area with mentions of bets, reviews, and someone named Dib. The readable parts lack coherent events, dates, places, or identifiable actions for a solid summary.

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