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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1901

Page

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Ripper Bill Recommitted Amid Senate Debate

Spectators fill the senate chamber as the Ripper bill for second class cities moves to recommitment for amendments. The session also reviews a new apportionment plan for congressional districts and several measures on judges salaries and corporate regulation.

McCarrell Senate Associated Pree Harrisburg Senate Chamber Flinn Alienheny Meehlbronner Allegheny Committee On Municipal Affairs Muehlbronner Kady Philadelphia Herbst Berks Cochran, Lycoming Metnle Centre

Senate Agriculture Bill Stalls After Six Hours

Day’s Proceedings in Congress report the agricultural appropriation bill under debate for six hours with only partial progress. House action included passage of the army appropriation bill and initial consideration of the sundry measures while commemorating General Albert Shaw of New York.

Senate House Washington Department of Agriculture Department United States Corman Perry Sulver Dorin Bulzer Hoaih Gener Albert Shaw New York Bhutv

Be Esclusive Whro from The Associated Payne London

The text describes a fictional scene in Liverpool with references to beer consumption and a large number of people. It mentions a wily figure and a tense event at a festival, suggesting a chaotic gathering with exaggerated statistics about beer supply.

Local tragedy reported in Milwaukee today

An exclusive Associated Press dispatch from Milwaukee states Charine Fee killed Lig White with a latehee Waite and hin. Eenni Wiltled guteity, Mew Ver was hiv second mite, while Tad beer peewheunly murriid. Alle, there are thirteen children in the family.

Prom Milwaukee Charine Fee Lig Weil

Morgan and Co Profit in Erie Rail Purchase Case

Richard Coffin sues to halt J P Morgan & Co and trustees over a 37 million dollar Erie rail system deal. Coffin claims Morgan profited 9.4 million from selling Pennsylvania Coal and Erie Wyoming and Delaware Valley Kingston lines to themselves via trustees. He cites authorities alleging a trustee cannot profit from such self dealing.

J. P. Morgan & Co Pennsylvania Coal Company Erie and Wyoming Delaware Valley Kingston Askewiniod Press New York Pen Justice Fitzgerald Richard Pine Coffin Erie Kallrend Company Pond and Dure Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad Company Collin Port Ledge Hiddeford North Devon Havland Erie Railroad J. P. Maoffin & Co Erie Coffin Morgan Erle Erle Railroad Philadelphia Whitntiff My. Morgan Pennsylvania Evein Mr. Morgan Millet

Jesuits Compelled to Surrender a Girl in Madrid Case

High Court at Madrid reverses lower court judgments and orders restitution of Benora Mhao's daughter. Case sparked much disorder in Madrid, alleging the daughter was coerced by a gealong priest to take the veil without parental consent.

Madrid High Haa Benora Mhao Talon

Contested match ends after tenth round draw

A boxing bout between Billy Rinith and Owen Zelalor was halted at the end of the tenth round. The crowd protested as the referee declared the result, with officials and the sheriff called to the scene to restore order.

Billy Rinith Owen Zelalor Federation of Chapelwe

Murder Shock: Marveyside Man Falls to Razor

A well known resident of Marveyside, Wilkes, was charged with a fatal stabbing today after using a razor to cut the victim in the town. Police report a swift investigation as the motive remains unclear.

Wilkes Ture Alien Marveyside

Woman killed by train on Van Patr street in New Jersey incident

A woman, identified as the wife of Joby S. Kerley of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was found on a street near Van Pures Street Bridge in Newark. The Associated Press reports the victim died after being struck by a train during the night as authorities investigate the exact sequence of events.

Newark Niti Joby Kerley Wilkes Daren van Pures

Street Car Strike Threat Looms in Pittsburg

Explosive wire from the Associated Press reports a street car strike threat in Pittsburg. Monongahela Traction and Consolidated Traction workers may strike if two motormen discharged for carelessness are not reinstated by morning. The unions and companies warn that a walkout could halt downtown routes shared by both lines.

Pittshare Monongahela Traction Consolidated Traction Roads Monongahela Road Teelock Consolidated Company Monongahela Monongaahela Consolidated Flutter Monongahery Company Pittsburg Allegheny Wilkinsburg Homertsead Smrt Rankin Provident Mellon

Injunction Fight Looms Over Jeffries Rubin Bout Plans

Promoters push ahead with boxing events for Jeffries Rubin and Martin Childe, reporting over 45 000 in ticket sales to date. A ruling on the injunction by Judge Hollister is expected Thursday morning with possible appeals to higher courts and potential postponement of the match.

Cincinnati Bpeb Jeffries Rubin Martin Childe Saengerfest Athletic Association Hollister Suengerfest Athletic Association Monsagers Brady Madden Carrie Nash Cincinna Ener 50 Aa Pletschmann Oahlo

Deaths of a Day in Washington Neb and vicinity

A fragmented obit notes the death of Kadhuatse Wine foam Tie Amooiated Prom Washington Nebraska and other names with unclear spellings. It mentions former Petersbrre Huesia and a man linked to explosives research, a public figure Blair who served in Congress and as minister, and a statement accusing cover up of a poison incident.

Washington Neb Cnent Berger de Alwoff Petersbrre Huesia Seidlaut

Officials Deny Powers' Story Amid Pennsylvania Case

A shaky wire dispatch from The Associated Press reports officials denying a sensational tale involving Powers. The piece ties the denial to the Goebel assassination context and Pennsylvania events, but provides little verifiable detail beyond official counters.

Lincoln's Day Celebrations Across Cities

Lincoln birthday observances trace wide commemorations with dinners and speeches. In New York General Tremain presided at Waldorf Astoria. Judge Baldwin spoke after. Columbus hosted a large Lincoln event honoring Bryan with Jeffersonian ideals invoked. Boston's Middlesex club assembly featured Quarles Burnham Warewick Foster as speakers.

Associated Prov New York Abraham Lincoln Republican Club Fty Waldorf-Astoria Henry FE Tremain Theterte Morris Rev George T. Purvis George BH Sloane Corpellus N Trumain John N. Philedlwin Nebraska Columbus Jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln League William J. Bryan Bryan Jefferson Boston Middlesex Club Hotel Brunswick Forney J. Q. A. Brackett Joseph Quarles United States Wisconsin H. &. Burnham United State New Hampshire C. P. Warewick Philadelphia J. H. Hye Virginia J. Ed. Foster Vermont

Lincoln's Day Dinner Held by East Orange Republicans

New York Pa 12 the third annual Lincoln s Day dinner of the Republican club of East Orange New Jersey was held tonight Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith spoke on Abraham Lincoln and Congress man Charles B Lendis Indiana responded to the toast The Republic of Today Love Cabin Days Franklin Murphy and Congressman Richard Wayne Parker spoke on New Jersey Republicans Smith praised Lincoln as the savior of the nation and credited McKinley with leading the country toward protection and its progress.

New York Republican Club East Orange N. J Charles Emory Smith Abraham Lincoln Charles BB. Lendis Indiana Republic of Today Franklin Murphy Richard Wayne Parker New Jersey McKinley

Canadian United States Combined Skating Championships Set

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Sam J. Montgomery and George G. Phillipa to oversee the combined championships of Canada and the United States. The event will be held Tuesday at the University track venue in Montreal.

Montreal Peb. I Money Dirtioger Aniwtolhre Skating Aceration of America Sam J. Montgomer Secrwtary Wime Organization Aul George 4 Phillipa Ouetake Canada United States Uwe Monineat Amaiteur Athleic

Weather and Local Notices From Scranton News Morning

Weather fair but cold with scattered items on city events in Scranton. Notices include birthday celebrations, local council mentions, postal clerk activity, and regional news from Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Madrid Braces for Unrest Amid Princess Wedding Plans

Rumors swirl that Madrid may face tumult as streets fill with disturbing chatter about a royal wedding. The government presses ahead with arrangements for the Princess of Asturias to wed Prince Charles of Bourbon, while army tensions loom in the background.

Madyil Madrid Austurias Prings Charles of Bourbon Che State 1 Caserta Lewler

Seeleyville Hermit Identified in Death Mystery

Hoboken residents Miss Minna Pistor and William Henderson identified Otto Schemmann, the Seeleyville hermit found frozen to death. The will of Schemmann’s German father showed nine children and an estate near a million, with Schemmann renting a Hoboken house storing mining implements. German bonds and a vault burial in Hamburg are noted. the case centers on his mysterious death.

Pra Feelyville Schemmanon Hoboken Erdere Fyam Hia Byather Hamburg Germany

Mrs Nation Reaches Chicago For Willard Hall Address

Exclusive dispatch reports Mrs Currie Nation arriving in Chicago via the Rock Island road. She spoke from the rear of a car en route and at nearly every station, drew a mixed audience. Admission to the Willard hall lecture was fifty cents, prompting several to refuse entry and linger in the hallway.

Chicago Currie Nation Hock Island W. O. OT. UL Willard Hall Onis Depot Wie

Woman's Peace League Meeting in Manila Sparks Debate

A Manila dispatch reports Woman's Peace League members, led by Mrs Tutt, debating a resolution urging surrender of imprisoned Kawmeita amid calls for unity with other ladies. A separate note from Quevistown notes the Belgian steamer Nhynioid overdue on its Liverpool service after sailing from Philadelphia.

Pras Manila TatCe Aemorita Tole Lite Kawmeita Mia Tutt Beverita Poblete’e Mothon Pro Quevistown Nhynioid Milladelphia Liverpool Kinnea Philadelpia Jon Liverpool Park Philadelphia

Steamship Arrivals at New York Harbor Patchy Report

Steamship list shows arrivals including the Maria Theresia from Naples and Auguste Victoria with routes via Liverpool and Bladeipa port calls. The fragment notes Irvine and Exclonice Wirehota Tie Aoouted as place names or affiliations in Vol 12.

Irvine New York Sabeerin Maria Theresia Naples Sauiled Cyrarlo Liverpool Alglem Auguste Victoria Bladeipa

Tragic Suicide in West Hoboken Home

From The Associated Press New York Exclusive Wire. Alvina Miller a widow living on the top floor of a New Jersey apartment house in West Hoboken jumped from her window today and killed herself. She supported five children by weaving.

New York, Fel Alvina Miller West Hoboken N. C

Philippine commission greeted as it tours Bulacan province

A grand reception greets the United States Philippine commission on its first trip to organize provincial governments. Judge Taft and other officials speak at each stop while natives pledge to understand American aims and promise to uphold them.

San Fernando Fay Island of Luzon Philippine Islands McCount United States Philippine Commission Banda Cheera Filipinos, Commlesion Partido Federale Malolos Taft Worcester Flores Arelang Taveria Federal Party Bulacan San Fernandes Columbia

Effort for Carter's Release in Habeas Case

A request was filed in the United States circuit court at Leavenworth Kansas for Oberlin M. Carter former captain of engineers to be released from federal prison while his habeas corpus appeal proceeds in the U S Supreme Court. The hearing is set for Friday with arguments. Carter’s lawyers say a decision may take two years and he would serve his sentence before relief. Relatives may post bonds up to 100000 if the court grants the motion.

Leavenworth Kan United States Oberlin M. Carter Engineers Supreme Court of

Inaugural Parade Plans With U S Troops

Washington reports Lieutenant General Miles has arranged for about 1000 regulars to join the inaugural parade. A battalion of Porto Rican native troops may participate if affordable. Cadets from West Point and Annapolis will be present for the event.

Washington Miles United States Crdera West Point Annapo- Hisiso

Private interment for 48 of 107 bodies in county

The quartermaster general was informed that 48 of 107 bodies of seamen from the Philippines on the transport Warren are to be interred by relatives in private plots across the county.

Associated Press Waslington Quartremaster Whine Hilies Leh San Fremeciace Philippines Warren Lace

Nail Mill Fire Ravages Plant Near Waterlawn, Pa

The large nail mill near Waterlawn, Pa owned by Godoharleg ros was destroyed by a blaze this evening. Officials believe the fire was incendiary in origin with about 10 000 dollars in damages.

Hiorrior Wateonlawn Godoharlegros

Weather Forecast for Washington Feb 12

Forecast indicates unsettled conditions with periods of rain and windy spells through Wednesday and into Thursday. Forecasters warn of variable temperatures and remaining caution for coastal travel and boating activities.

Washington

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