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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
1
Mr Platts delivers remarks in the Senate discussing the Philippines and related policy. He outlines positions on aid, defense cooperation, and regional priorities. The speech highlights strategic concerns and U.S. interests in Asia.
Massachusetts Senator Mr Platt and Senator Hoar clash over Philippines policy as a Philippine tariff bill advances in the Senate. Hoar criticizes the commission while Platt lauds American aims. The House votes on a constitutional amendment to move presidential inaugurations to April and end March Congress.
A garbled report mentions a company Wormywild facing an inability of a group to potagigoly Chyna WANNA a piddlarheeny amano coho. It refers to planning across Cornwall, Western, Cormwall, North Led e and Labunon Valley veins, hinting at compulsory action by a companion.
A Brussels dispatch reports Dr Mueller former Orange Free State consul now en route to New York with Boer delegates dispatches for President Roosevelt. He leads two committees one political to mobilize pro Boer figures the other fund raising for Boer cause. Mueller to deliver Kruger letter to Roosevelt and seek publish approval.
Salt Lake City church alliance backs a lengthy report alleging current polygamy practices and teaching by Mormon leaders. The document aims to urge a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy and will be sent to Congress.
The ninety fourth anniversary of the first successful burning of anthracite coal in a crate was celebrated at the Fell hotel Wilkes-Barre. Jesse Fell’s descendant P Fell spoke on the coal trade’s growth over the past century and its impact on Pennsylvania. The event looked ahead to Pel's discovery centennial slated six years hence.
Fragmented text describes a chaotic scene in a city tonight with damaged notes and scattered names. References to individuals Elephon Yeager and Watery wor hint at a long night of events and unrest in an uncertain location.
A fractured OCR fragment references a public matter involving a director and a diplomatic visit. The text hints at travel to the Philippines and civil or legal implications, with mentions of governance and potential legal action.
A garbled wire dispatch from The Associated Press in New York and overseas reports scattered place names such as Naples Queenstown and live events. The text lists cities and individuals in a fragmented fashion with unclear details about events or outcomes.
The cabinet in Bogota received new appointments including Francisco Mendeau Perez as home affairs minister and Arlatdes Fernanides as war minister. Other posts filled include Ramon Lagas hacienda, Augustin Uribe treasury, Jose Jesus Crusus public instruction, Jose Antonio Revas posts and telegraphs, Jorge Velez as Bogota governor.
An Associated Press report from Washington discusses European reactions around the Spanish American War era. It notes Pauncefote's cautious involvement, Austrian pressure to restrain the United States, and British embassy reluctance to disclose dispatches.
Mayor Hincliffe and Major Ross authorize militia control in Paterson city and surrounding county areas for the burned district starting tomorrow for about eighteen hours to ensure order during a holiday influx of visitors. Sentries patrol the lines as detectives assist the operation and deputies guard key routes in a large security rollout.
Reports from Groton school infirmary indicate Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is slightly better, with the crisis looming in 24 to 36 hours. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt remain hopeful, King Edward I sends sympathy, and the president visits the squash court as weather stays mild and sunny.
A fragmented report from Associated Press describes a Philadelphia incident involving a lynching or personal tragedy with a young girl found in distress. The text contains numerous OCR errors obscuring names, dates, and roles, but references a crime scene, a crowd, and an effort to locate or identify individuals connected to the event.
A garbled Allentown wire report describes an explosion and a developing incident near a woman named Mrs Bicker, with locals reacting to a noise and confusion. The text is heavily distorted.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions names and places in a garbled form. The readable bits reference Boston and SEAN Wile Linas, with no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports that about twenty five guests at a West Pittston card party suffered nausea and sore throat after a Friday night gathering at Andrew Law's home. Dr. Troxell suspects ice cream made from milk from a sick cow caused the illness and several guests, including Dr. and Mrs. Prevost, remain confined at home though not seriously ill.
A Detroit board of education special meeting decided to elect a new treasurer for the City Savings Bank, which closed after holding 467000. Treasurer Andrews claimed collateral chaos, pledging to repay via bonds and equities as the bank seeks funds from the city treasury to cover current expenses.
The Presbyterian revision committee resumed work at Westminster hall in the Witherspoon building Philadelphia Feb 11. It reviewed the brief statement of faith for popular use focusing chapter by chapter and evaluating proposed changes. The first three chapters Washington session outlined were examined with conclusions reached on the first two. Chapters covered include Revelation and rule of faith G od s eternal purpose.
No coherent narrative detected. The readable fragments reference locations, dates, and names but lack a complete event or identifiable subjects to summarize into a factual item.
Fragmented OCR text describes a struggle or battle with references to piles of debris and a timber exchange. It mentions a group called the Lodibowsil and a Kick event, with unclear names and dates. The garbled lines hinder clear identification of people, places, or outcomes.
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Judge Pennypacker sustained objections to the nomination papers of the Public Opinion party in Philadelphia. The ruling blocks their official column, finding no genuine party organization or principles behind the 1901 1902 movements and that candidates were Republican allies aimed at the November election.
Members of the baseball associations resumed rule revisions. They adopt changes to foul ball handling when two strikes exist and strike out foul play. sections define play on foul ground and field angles. Section 2 tightens delay rules for pitchers. new language prohibits abusive language by managers or players toward officials. The meeting adjourned awaiting further guidance from Chairman Kilfoyle.
The West Pittston Board of Health reported quarantine lifted in the Scranton Delta vicinity on a February afternoon. City guards at local bridges were deployed and no new salipos cases have been reported in the area in recent days.
Fragmentary text provides no coherent events or named entities to summarize. The readable portions mention locations and groups but lack a discernible incident, date, or outcome to report.
The Mary o Gratwin, a 147000 feet pine lumber carrier from Norfolk to New York, burned to the waterline near Cape May after a captain feared a wreck in ice and heavy seas. Captain Medley and five seamen survived, rescued by the J. C. Clifford.
The New York and New Jersey tunneling plan is unveiled as a joint venture. The old Hudson river tunnel is to be modernized with surface streets and electric street railways on the New Jersey side.
An incomprehensible text fragment lists scattered names and terms without clear event or context. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the readable portions.
A forecast from the Bastulia Meteorology Office predicts generally fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Winds are expected to stay light with nighttime temperatures around 49 degrees, and daytime highs near the mid forties.
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